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09.26 EC Roundup
The purpose of this newsletter is to connect Aotearoa's students Years 7 - 13 (and their parents) with the varied, and often free, extra-curricular (EC) opportunities which arise from time to time. Join our mailing list. * indicates a new addition. click the drop-down arrow below for more details about each item UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES (Term 3 & 4, 2026) Arts, Culture, & Fashion *Artstart 2027 Exhibitions | Arts (fine arts) What? An opportunity for young artists to showcase th

Jacob Young
7 min read


Top 3 Self-Study Resources for the NZ NCEA Literacy (Reading and Writing) Assessments
Our independent opinion on the best resources for the NCEA Literacy and Reading CAAs, also known as the Co-requisites, the 5 credit assessments usually taken by Year 10 or 11 NZ students.

Jacob Young
3 min read


08.26 EC Roundup
The purpose of this newsletter is to connect Aotearoa's students Years 7 - 13 (and their parents) with the varied, and often free, extra-curricular (EC) opportunities which arise from time to time. Join our mailing list. * indicates a new addition. click the drop-down arrow below for more details about each item UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES (Term 3 & 4, 2026) Arts, Culture, & Fashion National Secondary School Art Awards | Arts (visual art) National Secondary School Art Awards 2025

Jacob Young
13 min read


07.26 EC Roundup
The purpose of this newsletter is to connect Aotearoa's students Years 7 - 13 (and their parents) with the varied, and often free, extra-curricular (EC) opportunities which arise from time to time. Join our mailing list. * indicates a new addition. click the drop-down arrow below for more details about each item UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES (Term 3, 2026) Arts, Culture, & Fashion *National Secondary School Art Awards | Arts (visual art) National Secondary School Art Awards 2025 (in

Jacob Young
14 min read


06.26 EC Roundup
June's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide throughout New Zealand.

Jacob Young
12 min read


05.26 EC Roundup
May's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide throughout New Zealand.

Jacob Young
14 min read


04.26 EC Roundup
April's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide throughout New Zealand.

Jacob Young
14 min read


03.26 EC Roundup
March's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide throughout New Zealand.

Jacob Young
22 min read
02.26 EC Roundup
February's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide throughout New Zealand.

Jacob Young
16 min read
01.26 EC Roundup
January's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide throughout New Zealand.

Jacob Young
9 min read


12.25 EC Roundup
December's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide.

Jacob Young
3 min read


Top Self-Study Resources for the NCEA Level 1 Maths Externals (1.3 and 1.4)
The end of year Year 11 Maths exams are fast approaching.
Here are the best resources out there right now (we’re not affiliated with any of these resources).

Jacob Young
3 min read


NZ high school students: Extra-Curriculars Roundup (August)
August's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide.

Jacob Young
8 min read


Top 3 Self-Study Resources for the NCEA Numeracy Assessment (Term 3, 2026)
Our independent opinion on the 3 best resources for the Numeracy CAA, also known as the NCEA Numeracy Co-requisite, the 10 credit assessment usually taken by Year 10 or 11 NZ students.

Jacob Young
3 min read


High-schooler EC round-up: July 2025
July's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide.

Jacob Young
9 min read


High-schooler EC round-up: June 2025
Here is June's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide.

Jacob Young
8 min read


May 2025 EC round-up
Here is May's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide.

Jacob Young
8 min read


April 2025 EC round-up
Here is April's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide.

Jacob Young
9 min read


March 2025 EC round-up
Here is March's roundup of upcoming extracurricular opportunities for intermediate & secondary students, in Christchurch and nationwide.

Jacob Young
6 min read


A quick guide for NCEA Maths/Science students on how to use ChatGPT to supercharge their study.
ChatGPT (& other LLMs) help high school students study A LOT more efficiently. This is a quick guide on how to do just that.

Jacob Young
4 min read
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