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Congratulations Ms Isbister!!New Zealand wins big at the International Biology Olympiad 🥈🥉
We are incredibly proud of our four students who competed at the International Biology Olympiad in Vilnius, Lithuania, over the past week. All four of our students achieved medals, cementing their place amongst the world's best young biologists!
The results are as follows:
● Nichole Luo (Macleans College) – Silver Medal
● Ericsson Ye (Christ’s College) – Silver Medal
● Alex Brinkworth (Central Southland College) – Bronze Medal
● Luan Peterle (King’s High School) – Bronze Medal
The team was led by Mr Aaron Hewson (University of Otago) and Ms Michelle Isbister (Hauraki Plains College). Their results reflect the calibre of New Zealand’s science education and the commitment of the NZIBO programme to developing future scientific leaders.
This medal sweep further cements New Zealand’s reputation as a top-performing nation in
international biology and continues our 22-year medal-winning streak at the IBO.
The NZIBO Committee extends its sincere thanks to Science OlympiaNZ for their financial support enabling the students to travel to Lithuania, and to the University of Otago for their
support of the 2026 training camp.
A seat has become available on the Pukekohe to HPC bus for T3 and 4. It would be $2400 for the seat. Please contact Kirstin on kirstinb107@gmail.com.
The bus route is as per below:
It leaves Pukekohe netball courts at 7.25am,
Stops/departs Valley shops 7.30am
Stops/departs Bombay Waitomo gas station 7.40am to go directly to HPC.
We then leave HPC AT 3.10pm
Stops/departs Bombay 4pm to arrive at valley at 4.10pm approx
Arrive at Pukekohe netball courts at 4.15pm approx.
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We are so, so proud of Head Student Amber Perry! She has been part of a training camp for the NZ U18 women's rugby team this week, which ended in a North vs South game in Cambridge yesterday. Amber played her heart out! It was great seeing all her supporters on the sideline - family, friends, teammates, her coach from the HPC 1st XV girls, and her club team, Te Poho O Paeroa.
Congratulations to Thames Valley referee Holly McKenzie for officiating a fantastic game, and to Aroha Wehipeihana from Te Poho O Paeroa, who was part of the programme and played awesome. A proud day for Thames Valley!
Here are some pictures taken by Amber’s sister, Sophie Perry.
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Way to go Amber 👏👏
Outstanding performance. Exactly where you should be Amber.
A great event. Proud of Granddaughter Amber for making the team and being able to watch her take the field for this event.
Awesome to see you doing well Mr Griffin!!Former Ngatea musician Taylor Griffin has taken his sound to the streets of London, with the release of his new single Here and Now.
Featuring fellow Kiwi Sam Allen, the single captures the transition in Taylor’s life as his family shifted to East Grinstead, south of London, nearly seven months ago.
“[It’s] about new beginnings, seizing the moment and trusting your instincts,” Taylor said.
READ MORE: www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2026/07/01/london-dreaming-for-ngatea-musician/
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Cheers! Send some pies please..
Well done 👌❤️
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Thank you Hauraki Plains College: What's happening at HPC for your support and recognition of our awesome team leader & committee member 👩🏫🧬👩🔬
How fantastic! Well done Ms Sinister!