St Patrick’s College (Kilbirnie)

Royal NZ Navy Schools to Sea Programme

3 Aug 2026 – 7 Aug 2026

Right now, the Royal New Zealand Navy is offering Year 12 and 13 students the opportunity to attend an action-packed camp at the Devonport Naval Base to see first-hand what a career (and a life) in the Navy could look like.

Devonport Naval Base AUCKLAND:
30 September - 3 October 2026 (Male students) 

For more information  and application form head to the NZDF website: 

https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/heritage-and-education/programmes-and-resources/school-to-seas/

School to Skies / School to Seas Teachers Camp

4 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026

Kia Ora,

  Applications for the 2027 School to Skies / School to Seas Teachers camp are now OPEN. 

The 2027 School to skies/seas Teachers camp will be hosted at RNZN Devonport Naval Base and RNZAF Base Auckland from the 17-22nd January 2027. 

Applications will remain open until 8pm, Monday 31st August 2026. 

Applicants must be:

·         A New Zealand educator working with students from years 5-13;

·         Working in a guidance, facilitation or support role with young adults in New Zealand;

·         In their final year of study towards a teaching qualification in New Zealand, intending to work with students from year 5-13;

·         Healthy with a moderate level of fitness. 

This is your opportunity to spend 6 days on Navy and Air Forces Base with uniformed personnel. 

Applications will be made via our website. You can access the application form via this link https://form.jotform.com/260405336870859

As your application explains, the only cost for you will be your travel to and from Auckland.

 In exceptional circumstances, we have the ability to sources sponsorship - please make sure you tick this box in your application process.

If you have any questions feel free to email the School to Skies Team at [email protected]

The School to Skies team looks forward to reading your application.

For further information please visit our Website: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/heritage-and-education/programmes-and-resources/school-to-skies/

 Or find us on Facebook: School to Skies (this acts as a link, answer the questions to gain access).

Rugby Sevens

10 Sep 2026 – 15 Sep 2026

RUGBY SEVENS

Is on Monday 26 October (Labour weekend) at Naenae College. 

If you are a junior student (U15 grade) or senior student (open grade) and are interested, please come to W101 at morning interval on Tuesday 15 September for a meeting.

Team Photos

10 Sep 2026 – 17 Sep 2026

Team/Group photos will be taken throughout the day on Friday 18 September in the O'Shea PAC.

Please wear formal uniform unless otherwise arranged.

Timetable lists will be put up throughout the school at the beginning of next week.

2026 Team Photos

14 Sep 2026 – 17 Sep 2026

All Team photos (sports, committees, groups, etc.) will be taken on Friday 18 September in the O'Shea PAC.

Full timetables for all team photos will be available on various noticeboards around the school from Wednesday 16 September.  

Please wear formal uniform on Friday 18 September.