Tauranga Girls' College

A huge thank you to Apollo Projects for their ongoing support of Tauranga Girls' College athletes through their generous Sports Grants programme.

Throughout 2026, Apollo Projects has provided funding that is helping our students attend regional and national tournaments across a variety of sports. Their support is making a genuine difference to the lives of our young athletes and their families.

For many students, the costs associated with travel, accommodation, tournament fees, and uniforms can create significant barriers to participation. Thanks to the generosity of Apollo Projects, more of our athletes are able to take up these incredible opportunities, represent Tauranga Girls' College with pride, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

School sport provides so much more than competition. It builds confidence, resilience, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong friendships. The experiences our students gain through tournament participation are invaluable, and support from community partners like Apollo Projects helps make these opportunities accessible to those who may otherwise miss out.

On behalf of our athletes, whānau, coaches, and wider school community, thank you, Apollo Projects. We are proud to have you as a valued supporter of Tauranga Girls' College Sport. 💙🤍💙🤍

Last week, our wonderful Diversity Prefects organized an incredible Pride Week celebration filled with vibrant activities, joy, and a whole lot of colour.
Our school grounds completely came alive as our ākonga embraced the spirit of inclusion and pride. Here’s a look at what went down:

Rainbow Accessory Day: Our ākonga brightened up the campus by rocking amazing, colourful accessories on top of their school uniforms! 🧣🕶️

Face Painting & Chalk Art: Transforming both faces and footpaths into bright, beautiful masterpieces. 🎨✍️

Sticker Shop: A massive hit with students grabbing awesome stickers to show their support and pride. 🎒❤️

A huge shoutout to our Diversity Prefects for putting together such a positive, welcoming, and fun week for everyone. At TGC, we are so proud to be a place where everyone can feel seen, valued, and celebrated for exactly who they are!
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🎉 BIG WINS AT TOI WEARABLE ART 2026! 🎨👗

We are incredibly proud to share some fantastic news about the success of our talented students at the Toi Bay of Plenty Wearable Art event (part of Showquest), held at Mercury Bay Park this past Wednesday!

This year featured a tough new selection process based on conceptual design work. Five of our amazing Year 11 and 12 students from the Performing Arts & Technology learning areas were selected to compete:
✨ Peyton Crawford
✨ Charlotte Buchanan
✨ Alexis Buchanan
✨ Gabby Addison
✨ Briahna Forbes (who was sadly unable to attend on the night)

Our students entered stunning designs across the Red, Depths, Heights, and Open categories.

🏆 The Results are In!
Out of 24 contestants on the night, only four awards were given out in total - and Tauranga Girls' College took home TWO of them! Both awards recognis ed outstanding garment construction:

Peyton Crawford (Open Section): Awarded for her incredible papier-mâché garment representing Alice in Wonderland. 🃏🐇

Charlotte Buchanan (Depths & Heights Section): Awarded for her stunning Midnight Kelp piece, inspired by Bull Kelp found on the South Island coast. 🌊🌿

All four ākonga brought incredible energy to the runway, doing a phenomenal job modeling their creations and representing our school with true creativity and poise.

A fantastic achievement for our students — go Tauranga Girls' College! 💙⭐

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Congratulations to all of our Gateway students who recently sat their Learner Licence test when the AA came on site - every student successfully passed! 🚗👏

In preparation, students completed pre-learner theory sessions with local qualified driving instructor Ryan from DriverEd, helping to build their knowledge and confidence ahead of testing day.

We are incredibly proud of this fantastic achievement and grateful to Ryan from DriverEd and the AA team for their support.

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He Karere Tūī - The Tui's Message From TGC to the White Ferns: Nensi’s Journey of Resilience and Success

They came, they sang, they CONQUERED! 🏆✨

We are incredibly proud to announce that our talented students have brought home the coveted Tallon Trophy for the best performance of Choral Art Music! All those hours of rehearsals paid off in the most spectacular way.

A massive thank you to our Kaiako, Ms Geor, and Mr Brady, for all your incredible mahi, guidance, and dedication—this achievement wouldn't have been possible without you!

Congratulations to everyone involved! 🎶❤️

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Last week, TGC celebrated International Languages Week with two amazing lunchtime events that brought our school community together to share, learn, and connect. 🌍✨

🧠 Tuesday Lunchtime: Trivia Competition
Our ākonga put their language skills and global knowledge to the test in a fast-paced trivia battle! It was awesome to see so many sharp minds representing different cultures and cheering each other on.

🎪 Thursday Lunchtime: International Festival
The school came alive for our spectacular International Festival! The energy was unmatched with stunning cultural performances, beautiful henna designs, and incredible food stalls filled with delicious flavors from all around the world. 🍱🎶🎨

A massive thank you to all the ākonga and kaiako who cooked, performed, organized, and shared their heritage with us. We are so proud of the rich diversity that makes our kura so vibrant and special!

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🌺 Strong Mind, Strong You! 🌺

Calling all young women! Ready to boost your confidence, strengthen your inner voice, and learn how to protect your overall wellbeing? This one is for you. ✨

Join the Rising Hibiscus community for an empowering afternoon designed to help you build a strong mind and foster strong relationships.

📅 The Details:
When: Saturday, 13th June 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Where: Mount Maunganui College

Perks: ☕ Afternoon tea is provided!

✨ Featuring:
Keynote Speaker: The incredible Sarah Cowley Ross

Plus: A powerful panel sharing real, everyday tools you can actually use to thrive.

Bring your friends, your sisters, and your positive energy. Let’s uplift each other! 💬💪

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