Daily Notices
Friday 8th May/Paraire 8th Mei
General Notices

Simply Dental WILL NOT be on site Monday 11th May and Tuesday 12th May 2026. The next date for Simply dental is Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th August 2026.
IMPORTANT ROOM CHANGES THIS WEEK



SPORTS NUTRITION
For the next two Thursday lunchtimes, students will have an external speaker delivering sessions on sports nutrition. The structure of these sessions will be as follows:
Session 1 – Thursday 7th May
This session is open to all students and will focus on fuelling for performance. It will take place at lunchtime (1:25pm) in the main hall
Session 2 – Thursday 14th May
This will be a Female-focused nutrition session, also held at lunchtime (1:25pm) in Shelley.
You can find more information about Becky Jones and The Performance Pantry using the links below:
- Becky Jones Overview: The Performance Pantry | Sports Dietitians & Nutritionists
- The Performance Pantry Approach: The Performance Pantry | Sports Dietitians & Nutritionists
Tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/scots-off-broadway


For full submission guidelines, selection criteria and updates, please direct students and staff to our website and encourage them to subscribe to our newsletter, The Weekly Brief, or follow our social media channels.
Sign up: https://forms.gle/3tYqUPyniKyqW9R78
Sign up: https://forms.gle/RjmboWhBPtFExWCM7
TED TALK OPPORTUNITY
Link to the speaker application form: https://forms.gle/abruqhuaBS9Baqg27
What to help in chapel? Leading prayers or readings. Is there something you want us to pray about? You can have input here: THE CHAPEL LINK

https://shuli2741.wixsite.com/my-site-1
One on One tutoring? Please fill out this form to get some help. Nina will be talking about this in assembly next week.
One-on-one Tutoring – Fill out form


If you have any questions, please contact Salote Vaitohi via. Teams.

If you are 14 or over, you can start working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award!
This is an internationally recognised programme giving you the chance to develop skills, get physically active, give back and experience adventure.
To find out more, join the Duke of Edinburgh Team using the following code: kc5sir0 or link: Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award | General | Microsoft Teams.
If you have any questions regarding the award or need some help setting things up, please come to the Monday morning tea meetings in K1 or contact Mr. Mann or Mrs. Bondett.
Cultural Notices

🎸 Battle of the Bands is back!
Think your band has what it takes? Register your interest by EOD Friday to be part of this year’s lineup.
👉 Register here: Scots College Battle of the Bands

Y 7-8 Debating
Remember to come to Debating Club in MK1 at 1.30 every Monday. Bring a pen and paper and be on time. We will start by learning how to debate and then have some friendly debates.
Instrument and voice lessons can be registered for through this link: https://www.scotscollege.school.nz/itinerant-music-lessons
Once you have signed up, the music tutor receives an email and you will be contacted regarding the timing of the lesson. If nothing is heard after 2 days, please message Mr Patterson.
Sports Notices
RUGBY
Our girls are back at home for their first home game of the season next Wednesday — come down and support the team! 💙🏉
06/05/2026
Wellington Girls Manawa Tahi (Scots) v Hutt Valley High
U15 | 4:00pm
RUNNING SQUAD TERMS 2 & 3, COME ALONG AND TRY IT OUT!
All students from Y7-13 are welcome to join the running squad for trainings held weekly throughout Term 2 & 3. This is a great chance to stay (or get) fit over the winter months.
Day: Every Monday after school EXCEPT WEEK 3- on Wednesday, May 6
Time: 3:40-4:30pm
Venue: Scots College front field
Turn up on Wednesday, May 6th, and see if you enjoy it before signing up on this link:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/373798
Then: Sign up on HEJA ZF-594271
Coaching: Kumiko Otani (former Japanese corporate running, WHAC Coach and Personal Trainer)
Any questions just email Ms. Khan at: Waheeda.Khan@scotscollege.school.nz
Student Coach Clinics in Week 3 of Term Two – 5, 6 and 7 of May. This year we are running three clinics for the winter codes, with various sport options available at each, as per the table below. The cost is $15/student. Please see Cam Sims in the sports office by the 26th of April.

Sports Science Webinars
These free webinars cover a variety of sports science topics and key areas of youth athletic development. Each presentation will be 10–15 minutes long and will be delivered by Kieran Craddock, Head of Athletic Development at Scots College. Parents and caregivers are invited to attend these pre-recorded webinars to help enhance their knowledge of the key components that are considered in our sporting programmes and in our strength and conditioning sessions.
Our programme for 2026:
- Advanced Youth Development and Long-Term Planning – 24 February 2026
- Understanding Training and Development – 24 March 2026
- Fuelling for Performance (Sports Nutrition 2) – 24 April 2026
- Training Load, Fatigue, and Burnout – 24 May 2026
- Load Management, Data, and Decision-Making – 24 June 2026
- Performance Beyond the Gym – 24 July 2026
- Return-to-Training and Return-to-Performance – 24 August 2026
- Female Athlete Development 2 – 24 September 2026
If you are interested in registering for any of the topics or have any questions, please email Kieran Craddock, and he will provide you with a link to the pre-recorded webinar.





