Aaron Mead

Deputy Principal at Paraparaumu College. Interested in the 'Science of teaching' and modern pedagogical approaches.

[Rugby World Cup @rugbyworldcup]

Full time whistle celebrations 🎉

#RWC2021 | #NZLvFRA

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A haka on home soil in front of a record-breaking crowd

What a moment for the @BlackFerns at Eden Park

[Paraparaumu College @PCPrincipal]

Congratulations to our 1st XI football boys, wins this weekend against KC (3-2) and Onslow (2-0) have secured them a spot in Prem 1 for the first time since 2012. What a weekend! Well done, Ka rawe!

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PC 1st XI sporting our new uniforms have put on some good preseason performances this week, a narrow defeat to PNBHS and HIBS then a solid victory over Wairarapa College. Good signs for the season. @PCPrincipal

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Some of our yr 10s have been at the Hillary Outdoors Centre this week. Such an amazing learning experience and so much fun. @PCPrincipal

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Summer sport officially ended this week and the winter codes are back on. Hockey returned to the new Kapiti turf with PC 1st XI boys in action. @PCPrincipal

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After winning the CD Ross Taylor Bat for top Co-ed school recently, PC 1st XI competed in the Wgtn Regional Hunt Trophy this week. With 2 wins and 2 defeats we are immensely proud of this team. Victory today against a Premier 1 team shows the level our team is now at @PCPrincipal

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A mighty effort from our PC 1st XI today in their Semifinal. With only 5 first team players available and out of isolation 7 of 2nds stepped up. We may have lost but we stood tall. @PCPrincipal

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CHAMPIONS!!!!
PC 1st XI Cricket team have just won the Central Districts Ross Taylor Cup. A massive effort from the boys reaching the finas today and winning the playoffs! Go PC! @PCPrincipal @Pcolsport

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HK U15 Girls Representative team took on Wairarapa U15s today and included four of PCs cricket girls. Isabella, Sophie, India and Emma. Well done girls taking your game to the next level. @PCPrincipal @Pcolsport

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PC Colts too strong today for a WC selection. Just great to be playing traditionals once again. Exciting times ahead for our colts as we prepare for our NZCT cup games. @PCPrincipal

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PC cricket round up. Sun came out meaning we finally got our season started and it was a great day! 1sts, 2nds, Intermediate and Juniors all winning. Highlight was our yr 9s representing PC for the first time and doing us proud. @PCPrincipal

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PC 1st Cricket boys defeated KC in the first knockout round of the CD Ross Taylor Cup today. A tense game but the team held their nerve for a 15 run victory. @PCPrincipal

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A couple of team shots from our PC 1st XI yesterday. A shoutout to Corban, Adam and Nico who all made their 1st team debuts. Exciting times a head. @PCPrincipal @Pcolsport

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A standout performance from J Harley with 102no in PCs 1st XI victory today. Other top efforts included 62 for C Reynolds and C Mead taking 4 wickets. @Pcolsport @PCPrincipal

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Congratulations to PCs Nico Block who claimed a 5 wicket bag for the HK U15 reps at the Central Districts tournament today. @PCPrincipal @Pcolsport . Looking forward to seeing him back in school colours next week.

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Congratulations to PC golfers Alec Prentice who finished 9th and Harry Ward (11th) at the North Island U19 Golf championship. Picture is of Alec in action who had a strong final round to finish just 4 shots off the winner. @PCPrincipal

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Our PC colts performed brilliantly today winning their NZCT knock out fixture against KC. Now for the regional games with Whanganui and Manawatu in their sights. @PCPrincipal @Pcolsport

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@PCPrincipal such a great day to be playing cricket at PC. Three games taking place. We are so fortunate to have such amazing property team take care of our beautiful grounds.

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PC colts Cricket colts batting first in Whanganui today. A beautiful day for cricket. @PCPrincipal