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Celebrating Matariki at Skills Ignite

Our campus came together to celebrate the Māori New Year – Manawatia a Matariki! It was a vibrant day of reflection, connection, and culture, filled with incredible performances from our talented students, delicious kai prepared by our amazing Cookery team, and plenty of good vibes across Skills Ignite.

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Skills Group & SHL Explore Culinary and Hospitality Partnerships

Skills Group recently welcomed Jordan Kestle, Head of International Projects at Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern (SHL), to explore partnership and student exchange opportunities within our Skills Ignite Cookery and Hospitality programmes.

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Abegail Galias: Finding Confidence and Success in Hospitality

International student Abegail Galias shares her Skills Ignite journey in Hospitality and how hands-on learning gave her the confidence to succeed in New Zealand, turning her passion into a rewarding and meaningful career.

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Pre-Police Students Takes the Win: ATC/NZSE Tag Champions Once Again!

Our Pre-Police students proudly represented Skills Ignite at ATX Military Prep’s annual Tag Rugby Tournament, competing against other education providers including ATC, Solomon Group, NZMA, QES, and the NZ Police.

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MyMarathon: Hiking Together for Kiwi Hearts

Led by our Hospitality Tutor, Rahul Pradhan, the team joined the MyMarathon Fundraiser with a mission to raise awareness and vital funds for heart disease research in Aotearoa. With weekend hikes, team spirit, and plenty of heart, our team truly crushed it!

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Rey Arcos: A Journey of Lifelong Learning and Growth

Rey Arcos, originally from the Philippines, has worn many hats – from high school teacher to CNC machinist. Rey’s journey is one of persistence and adaptability. Now based in New Zealand, he’s taken a bold step into the healthcare sector, driven by curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning.

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