On Friday evening and all through Saturday, 4000 dozen cheese rolls were produced for the annual PTA fundraiser. Thank you to the many members of the Verdon Family who donated time and energy to this major undertaking which was kindly co-ordinated by Mrs Liza Adams. 
On Wednesday evening, the Senior B netball team played James Hargest College and won 31 to 30 in a close and strongly contested game.
At assembly this week, Linda Harris from the New Zealand Heart Foundation, presented Mrs Debono with the Bronze Heartbeat Canteen Award. This award recognises the work of Azzopardi - our canteen - to reduce the amount of saturated fat in the menu. The canteen has also created an increased awareness of healthier eating options.
Congratulations to Sam Shannon and Patrick Stone who have received ILT Scholarships for Outward Bound. These scholarships fund the entire Outward Bound experience, with travel and all expenses covered.
On Thursday evening, members of the Year 13 CARITAS group camped out in a make shift shelter in the school grounds. The Slum gave students a first hand experience of the challenges of living in poverty. Thank you to the staff who helped, and the parents and well wishers who brought food to keep hunger a bay.
Book Reviewer,Mr Bob Doherty from Christchurch, visited the College on Tuesday. He is pictured addressing our year 7 and 8 students in the Bishop Verdon Block Atrium.
As part of the preparation for The Big Sing on Tuesday evening at First Church, Panache performed at School Assembly last Tuesday and St Theresa's Church last Sunday. All the hard work was rewarded with a superb performance on the evening. We look forward to the comments when recordings are viewed by the national judges.
Mr Prendergast, newly elected Chair of the Verdon College Board of Trustees, welcomed new members to the Induction Meeting held last evening. Mr Telfer, Mrs Gourley and Mr Townley are all experienced BOT members with a broad skills set. Mr Prendergast commented that with the continuity provided by the Proprietor's Representatives, the new Board is a strong and experienced unit ready for the challenges that lay ahead.
Our thanks go to the PTA helpers who have worked hard last Sunday to tidy and weed the College gardens. The bark and mulch placed around the plants reduce the weeds and enhance the entrance to the College. Thank you to Mrs Grace for organising the team.
Financial Assistant fees schedule
One child who is a candidate - $20.00
Two or more children who are candidates - A maximum of $30.00 per family
On Saturday the College debating team competed in the Russell McVeagh competition, held at Otago Boys' High School in Dunedin. The team was placed 6th out of the 14 entered. Congratulations to Patrick Stone ans Olivia King both received best speaker citations in the first and fourth debate. The debating team of Tim Lindsay, Patrick Stone and Olivia King are pictured competing against St Kevin's College. Below the team which includes Greta Melvin are pictured in front of Otago Boys' High School.
Parker Ormond, Hinehou Whakamoe, and Dean Whaanga are pictured after spending the morning at the College introducing the new haka to students. The haka words and the English translation are posted on the Verdon website. We look forward to it being performed at the end of term.