Bethlehem College

Last chance to register for Summer Sports! Closes this Monday 9 am 10th August.

Sports info and registration here: www.beth.school.nz//studentlife/sports

OPENING NIGHT TOMORROW!

Come support these incredible young artists as they bring to life ‘The Sound of Music’ to the Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre with a live orchestra.

Join us at 7 pm on:

⭐️ Wed 5 Aug
⭐️ Thu 6 Aug
⭐️ Fri 7 Aug
⭐️ Sat 8 Aug

Tickets on sale at bcsoundofmusic.eventbrite.com.

‘I lift my eyes up to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth’ (Psalm 121:1-2).

Check out the first newsletters of Term 3 for Primary, Chapman and Secondary at www.beth.school.nz/studentlife/news-events

Yearbook: Order extra copies on BC news page or book your business ad by 28 Aug here: https://beth.ibcdn.nz/media/2025_12_08_bc-yearbook-advertising.pdf.

Check out the latest newsletters for Primary, Chapman and Secondary at www.beth.school.nz/studentlife/news-events

Yearbook: Order extra copies on BC news page or book your business ad by 28 Aug with info here: https://beth.ibcdn.nz/media/2025_12_08_bc-yearbook-advertising.pdf.

Sports Recap

💦 Water Polo: Congratulations to Year 13 Fred Goodson who was a representative for Tauranga Waterpolo Club Inc team who recently won the the Division 1 U18 National Championship!

🧗Rock Climbing: Eliezar Cachatoor-Faber and Levi Dickinson were 2 of 9 New Zealand representatives at the 2026 World Climbing Youth Championship from 18-25 July in Arco, Italy. Eliezar competed in 4 events and set 4 new NZ records. Congratulazioni!

📝 T4 Summer Sports: Registration is open for Kiwi Tag, Touch Rugby, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Water Polo, Flippa Ball and Rowing. Sign up at www.beth.school.nz/studentlife/sports. Registration closes 10 August.

We had the great privilege of welcoming Sarah Corban (nee Mazengarb, Class of 1999) as speaker for this year’s Founder’s Day as we celebrated 38 years of God’s faithfulness at Bethlehem College.

Board Rep Jaiden Murray organised a tour visiting Sarah’s past teachers and colleagues of Sarah’s mum Louise (or Mrs Mazengarb, former BC HOD History), as they noted changes to campus over the past 25+ years.

A memorable moment was in the chapel where they read the dedication plaque under the stained glass window that Sarah and her friend had fundraised for using mum’s baking of fudge and coconut ice.

Sarah shared with students in both Primary and Secondary about her adventurous life, which has included alpine climbing with ice picks and competitive free diving. After graduating from Massey, she worked with animals in Africa, Singapore and NZ (where she is still a practicing vet alongside pastoring with husband Graham and homeschooling two of their three children). But the accomplishment she’s most proud of is her family.

‘To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him the greatest human achievement’. ~St Augustine (354-430 AD)

Acting Principal Mr Duffett closed by reminding students and staff that this day is not only about remembrance, but looking ahead to what our legacy will be to future generations through the everyday choices that we make.

‘To God be the glory’ (Galatians 1:5).

Photos: Founder’s Day & First Day T3

Term 3 Starts Tuesday!

Looking forward to welcoming the youngest new entrants for their first day to the oldest Year 13s for your last full term.

👔 Uniform Shop: Normal hours start Mon 20 Jul 10am-4pm

🏔️ Opening Night for ‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’ is two short weeks away, so make sure to order your tickets for Wed 5th, Thu 6th, Fri 7th or Sat 8th Aug at www.eventbrite.com.

Island Time

We warmly welcome back our island teams returning tomorrow from the Solomon Islands and Fiji.

Bethlehem College has sent out teams from its early days across the Pacific to serve and minister to the islands - an opportunity for heart knowledge to grow alongside classroom education and experience what servant leadership looks like in other cultures.

Thank you to the families who released dads, mums, sons and daughters to be part of this special outreach providing practical labour and items, sharing testimonies and experiencing the joy and peace of letting go and letting God work in and through them.

‘Give glory to the Lord and proclaim His praise in the islands’ (Isaiah 42:12).

Enjoy your last 3 days of the holidays!

HOUSE SING 2026 🎤

And the winners are…

🎵 Big Sing: Hudson-Taylor💜 (Runner-Up: Aylward)

🎵 Small Sing: Scott🧡 (Runner-Up: Aylward)

🎹 Keys: Xun-E, Chloe & Ruby

👩‍🏫 Teacher Feature: ‘Boring Again’ song-bombed by Go Getter band members.

Happy Holidays!

5 Day Countdown!

It’s been a very full (and wet!) past couple weeks. Science comps, talent shows, sporting success, music festivals, speeches, and more. Check out the character building happening in and around Primary, Secondary and Chapman in our latest newsletters: www.beth.school.nz/studentlife/news-events.

🏔️ THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Tickets: bcsoundofmusic.eventbrite.com
Fri 7th & Sat 8th Aug tickets selling fast. (Shows also on Wed 5th & Thu 6th Aug.)