Liston College

The 1st XV travel to Auckland Grammar this afternoon.
Good luck boys!

The 1st XV travel to Auckland Grammar this afternoon. Good luck boys! #listoncollege #listoncollegerugby #listoncollege1stxv #inchristwelive

Newsletter Issue 9 for 2026 can be viewed at the link below:

Newsletter Issue 9 26th June 2026

⚽ Knockout Cup Quarter Final ⚽

It's a big one this afternoon as our 1st XI takes on King's College in the Quarter Final of the Knockout Cup.

📍 Home Game
🕒 Kick-Off: 3:00pm

A place in the Semi Finals is on the line, and the boys would love as much support as possible from the Liston community. Come down, get behind the team, and help create a great atmosphere as we look to continue our cup run.

Let's pack the sidelines and cheer the boys on! 💚⚽

🎶 An outstanding achievement for our Liston College Choir! 🎶

Following their return to The Big Sing for the first time in 13 years, our talented young men have been recognised with a number of prestigious awards, celebrating their dedication, musicianship, and commitment to excellence.

The Choir was honoured with:
🏆 Gala Concert Performance Award and the Margery Charlton Memorial Trophy
🏆 Te Tohu Manu Waiata Award – For an Excellent Performance of a Work Using a Māori Text
🥈 Runner-Up, Leo Pasifika Award – For an Excellent Performance of a Work Using a Pasifika Text

These achievements are a testament to the countless hours of rehearsal, perseverance, and teamwork shown by our students throughout the year. They also reflect the passion and dedication of the staff who have worked tirelessly to rebuild and grow the choral programme at Liston College.

Particularly special is the recognition received for performances celebrating both Māori and Pasifika cultures, highlighting the respect, understanding, and excellence our young men brought to the stage.

We congratulate every member of the Choir on these remarkable accomplishments. Your courage to perform, commitment to one another, and pride in representing Liston College have made our entire community proud.

This has been a memorable year for the Choir and an exciting chapter in the continuing growth of music at Liston College. We thank The Big Sing - New Zealand Choral Federation for providing such a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to perform, grow, and share their love of choral music.

👏 Congratulations to all involved!

13 years in the making!

Last night at The Big Sing, the choir was awarded the Gala concert performance award and the Margery Charlton Memorial Trophy for their performance and stage presence and their ability to delight, impress and captivate audience.

So incredibly proud of our boys.

🎵 Thirteen years in the making.

Today saw our Liston College Choir take part in The Big Sing, New Zealand’s premier secondary school choral festival, for the first time in 13 years.

After months of dedication, rehearsals, and hard work, our young men proudly represented the College, sharing their talents and passion for music alongside some of the country’s finest school choirs. Standing on stage with schools from across Auckland, they demonstrated the courage to challenge themselves, the commitment to work as one, and the excellence that comes from perseverance and preparation.

The countless hours of practice, together with the support of staff, whānau, and fellow students, were evident in every note sung. More than a performance, today marked the return of a proud tradition and an important milestone for music at Liston College.

We are immensely proud of every student who took part and grateful to the staff whose dedication has helped re-establish choral music within our College community. We look forward to seeing this programme continue to grow and inspire future generations of Liston men.

Congratulations to all involved on this historic return.

👏🎶

A message from Watercare:

Watercare will soon begin major watermain renewal works along Swanson Road (between Sturges Road and Lincoln Road), starting in late June 2026.

While full traffic management will be in place from early July (during the school holidays), significant traffic disruption is expected to continue when school resumes on Monday 20 July.

This includes lane reductions, contraflow traffic, and delays, particularly during peak travel times.

If families travel along Swanson Road, we encourage allowing extra time for journeys or considering alternative routes where possible.

Our Year 9 & 10 Mid-Year Exams begin next week.
Please check the Exam Timetable to see when each exam is scheduled.