“WHAT’S ON EDUCATION WELLINGTON aims to provide news and information about education, international students and general events in the Wellington region of New Zealand.
Let’s get started with May 2010 - here are some of the important dates we have found around the Region!

If you would like your institution to be included for June events, do not hesitate to contact Alice Poujois (alice.poujois@growwellington.co.nz), with your organisation name, event description, the date and time, the admission and bookings details. “

This Month at the School of Music :
"Friday Lunchtime Series" Every Fridays start at 12 pm
Adam Concert Room, Kelburn Campus, Gate 7
Open to the public, free admission, no booking

"Friday Lunchtime Series" Every Fridays start at 12 pm
Concert Hall, Mt Cook Campus
Open to the public, free admission, no booking

We are glad to know that Kapiti College is hosting 19 students and 4 staff from Number 57 School from Beijing, China.
From MON 3 - SAT 15 May

It's Time to Visit!
St Mary's College is organising an "Open Morning"!
Each year we host a lively information morning for prospective students and parents. Find out about our school, our history and the opportunities it offers.
TUE 11 May 2010- 8.00am - 10.00am
On Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington 6011
For further information contact the Principal's Assistant 04 473 5554 extension 844.

Visit also St Patrick's College for their Open Day 2010!
Prospective pupils and parents are invited to visit the College. The Rector will address visitors at 1.30 p.m. in the Hall. Tours of the College will follow.
SUN 16 Starts at 1.30pm
St Patrick’s College, 581 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie
Ph: 939 3070
email: admin@spats.school.nz"


Enjoy a bit of theatrical knowledge at Toi Whakaari and watch the youngest perform in their own college or at the Stage Challenge!

Toi Whakaari, Drama School, invite you to join a conversation with JAMES ACHESON (Guest Design Tutor)
Three-time Oscar-winning costume designer and regular guest tutor at Toi Whakaari, James Acheson talks about his illustrious career from Monty Python to Spider-Man and what it takes to win 3 Academy Awards for costume design for The Last Emperor, Dangerous Liaisons and Restoration"
WED 12 May @ 6pm
Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown.
Admission:$8
For more information call PHONE: +64 4 381 9251

Newlands College
GREASE' SHOW: Gala Opening for Grease.
TUE 18 - FRI 21 Start at 7pm - 10pm (doors open at 6.30pm)
College Hall, 68 Bracken Road, Newlands Tickets are now on sale from college office.
Cost: $20.00 each no concessions. Complimentary glass of bubbly or juice and dessert. BYO.
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Bishop Viard College
High School Musical
THU 27 - SAT 29 May
20 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua
Tickets on sale from the school office. 04 237 5248
$10 Adults / $5 Childrens & Students / $ 30 family tickets (2 adults and 3 children)

All schools, is Challenge time!

"Stage Challenge and J Rock: Stage Challenge® is a dance, drama and design spectacular where the students are the stars. It is part of a global event involving dance, design and drama reflecting the personalities, concerns, hopes, dreams and interests of students.
Each performance runs between five and eight minutes and is set to a medley of published and recorded music tracks.
Each team may have up to 140 students from a school or community group working together with parents, teachers and their local community to create their performance.
THU 27 & FRI 28 May from 6.30pm to 10.30pm
TSB Arena, Wellington
Adults $33 / Children under 12 years old $27 Booking on www.ticketek.co.nz or 0 800 TICKETEK
For more infos http://www.stagechallenge.co.nz

St Patrick's College
JUBILATION: a celebration of music, dance, drama, and culture. For the 125th anniversary of St Patrick's College. Featuring the talent of old boys and current students
MON 31 May at 7.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre
Adults $15 / Students $10 / Family $40 (2 adults/ 2 Childrens).
Tickets available from the college office

Congratulations to all graduates students at Massey University
The Graduations will be held on THU 27 & FRI 28
For more information contact Massey University, Wellington Campus

Many things are happening at Victoria University and the best way to know everything is to jump on the Student website!
http://www.vuwsa.org.nz/

Make great discoveries in May 2010!

Alice Poujois