A balanced life at Toroa
University study can seem a bit overwhelming at times and it can seem as if there isn't enought time to do everything. The right balance occurs when you balance your studies with some fun. The bonus at Toroa is that everyone gets the chance to know everyone else, so studying and socialising with good mates is what makes life at Toroa very comfortable.
We offer a range of inspiring and exciting events and activities throughout the year, designed to give you educational experiences beyond the lecture theatre.
Events
Our calendar is packed with events and activities to pique both your interests and learning experiences.
Community Service, Cultural and Sporting events
Toroa has a diverse cultural, sporting and community service programme designed to turn your time at University into an enriching experience.
Our sports teams and our cultural teams take part in the InterCollege competitions with a passion. Known to win and place in competitions in both sporting and cultural events Toroa is a force to be reckoned with.
Our teams are known for their sense of fun and fair play. Basically our teams are a bunch of friends having some great fun. Some would say our teams are legendary. And as for supporters - our residents are the best a team could ever have.
We are also active volunteers in our community and help out whenever and wherever we can.
Projects we have been involved in:
- fundraising and other support for Women's refuge
- fund raising and other support for Servant's Health Centre
- preparing cooked meals for families in our community
- painting the exterior of the Plunket building
- painting over graffiti in the wider community
- gardening for families and individuals in the wider community
- collecting and stacking firewood for families in our community
- creating and planting a vegetable garden at a local church
- supporting a food bank at a local church
- Relay for Life
- creating a long jump pit for a local school
- helping sort and prepare clothes for new and young parents
- helping at the Dunedin Night Shelter