END OF YEAR FORMALITIES

LOCKERS
All lockers must be emptied before the end of the school year so they can be cleaned for next year. Any locks still
in place after the last day of school, Wednesday 4 December,  will be cut off and the items remaining will be disposed of.

BLAZER RETURNS
All blazers must be to be returned to the Student Office as soon as possible, otherwise students will be charged a replacement cost of $160.

LOST PROPERTY
Lost Property will be disposed of at the end of the year. If you have any lost property, please check with the Student Office as soon as possible

SPORTS NEWS

Tania Dalton Foundation Scholarship Recipients

From left: Avah Sila, Levonah Motuliki and Skylah Tainui-Takere

We’re delighted to announce that Yr 12 students,  Avah Sila and Levonah Motuliki have been awarded scholarships as part of the prestigious 2025 Tania Dalton Foundation Scholarship Programme. This programme, launched in 2018, provides a unique three-year journey of support, combining financial assistance, mentorship, and personal development opportunities to help young sportswomen excel both in their chosen sports and in life.

Avah was recognised for her outstanding achievements in Netball and Touch, while Levonah’s talent in Rugby Union earned her a place in this elite programme. Both athletes join an exceptional cohort of recipients from across New Zealand, continuing a proud tradition of Howick College representation. Past scholarship recipients include Luísa Togotogorua (2018), celebrated for her rugby achievements, and Isla Norman-Bell (2018), a standout in Touch and Rugby Sevens.

We also wish to acknowledge Skylah Tainui-Takere (Yr 13), who recently graduated from the programme after being selected for her success in Touch Rugby. Skylah’s accomplishments highlight the significant impact of this initiative, and we are incredibly proud of her journey.

Avah and Levonah will be inducted into the programme on 3rd December at a special ceremony where they will receive their numbered presentation caps and be officially welcomed into the Tania Dalton Foundation family.

Congratulations to Avah, Levonah, and Skylah on these outstanding achievements, which continue to inspire the Howick College community.

 Girls' 7s Team Off to Condors

Tony De Leeuw and Jenny Benoy with our Girls' 7s Team

Best of luck to our Girls’ Rugby Sevens team who will compete in the National Condor Sevens Tournament this weekend in Tauranga! We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication that has enabled them to reach this impressive milestone.

Our special thanks to Bayleys Howick & Beachlands for their generous financial support, which has helped make this opportunity possible. It was a pleasure to have Jenny Benoy and Tony de Leeuw meet the team prior to this this week's training, where they learned firsthand about the girls' outstanding achievements this year. Mr De Leeuw's personal connection to Howick College, with his son Matthew De Leeuw being an alumnus and former science teacher, made this partnership even more meaningful.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank the team's other major sponsors - Accurate Waterproofing, Daruma and Tony Murray Electrical Inspections - for their support. Their contributions are vital in helping our athletes excel and represent Howick College at the highest level.

Good luck ladies - the whole Howick College community is cheering you on -  up the waka!

Basketball 3x3 Competition

Last week. our junior basketball teams competed in the 3x3 basketball tournament. The boys’ team made a strong start, finishing the first day with a 4-1 record, their only loss was to the undefeated team in their pool. Day 2 was more challenging, as the boys ended up going 1-4 ending at 5-5 overall. On the final day, they claimed a 9-3 victory before placing 12th overall after two hard-fought losses. The girls’ team did extremely well, finishing 4th overall. They particularly impressed in the pool stage with 5 wins and only 2 losses, including a 21-7 victory over Elim College, where the mercy rule ended the game early. In the playoffs, they defeated Kristin College 9-4 but fell to Westlake College 2-7 in the semi-finals. In the 3rd place match, they led until a late injury shifted the game, finishing 6-7. Well done to all the players and a big thank-you to the coaches and supporters who made this experience possible.

Auckland Touch Competition

Our Junior Boy's and Girl's Touch teams attend the Auckland Touch Championship.

Friday, 22nd November was an exciting day for Howick College as our Junior Boys’ and Girls’ Touch teams as they headed off to the Auckland Champs at Cox’s Bay Reserve.

The Junior Boys started strong but faced a challenging pool. After a hard-fought game against Auckland Grammar School, they narrowly lost their second match to Mahurangi College by just one try. However, the highlight came in their final pool match against Rosehill College. Trailing 3-1, the boys staged a thrilling comeback, scoring in the final minute to claim a 4-3 victory—a match that had all spectators on the edge of their seats! Meanwhile, the Junior Girls showcased resilience and determination, growing stronger as the day progressed. Their efforts in pool play earned them a spot in the next stage of the competition, where the stakes were higher, and the opposition even tougher.

Although neither team brought home the silverware this year, both displayed exceptional skill, spirit, and sportsmanship, proudly representing Howick College. It was an exceptionally well run competition and a fantastic day out where our players demonstrated great mana and determination as they competed against some of Auckland’s most talented schools.

Congratulations to all our Junior Touch players for their efforts and dedication—your hard work and commitment continue to make us proud!

Cricket Trials for the 2025 Season

Open Invitation to 1st XI and 2nd XI Trials Howick College Cricket invites all students interested in joining the 2025 1st XI or 2nd XI cricket teams to attend the upcoming squad trials. Successful trialists will progress to a further round of trials in January, with the final squad announced ahead of the 2025 College Sport Cricket Season starting in February. Junior Cricket Trials Trials for the Junior (Years 9 and 10) Cricket teams for Term 1, 2025, will take place as follows: Date: Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 December Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Place: Howick College Cricket Nets

Sports Uniform Amnesty

As we wrap up the sports season, we ask that all Howick College playing uniforms be returned to school as soon as possible. To make it easy, uniforms can be dropped off either at the Student Office or the Sports Office.
Returning them promptly helps us ensure all uniforms are ready for next season and keeps our sports equipment in top condition. Thank you for your cooperation, let's keep our sports gear in circulation for future students!

HOWICK COLLEGE LIBRARY BOOK OF THE WEEK

A Really Short History of Words by Bill Bryson Every day, you do something incredible, and I bet you barely ever think about it- you speak. Ever wondered why the English language turned out how it did? Why do we have so many different words for just one thing? And why are so many words spelt the same but sound different? In this beautifully illustrated journey through word and rhyme - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language came to be (clue- lots of invasions) and what makes it a rich and beautiful thing (lots of Shakespeare). Get ready . . . because the story of the English language is an EXTRAORDINARY one.   Adapted from Bill Bryson’s book ‘Mother Tongue’ *The library in G Block is now open. Hours are from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday to Friday.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Last Week for All Saints' Christmas Lunch Appeal

Exciting news from the Howick community this December! All Saints Church is continuing its "Christmas Lunch on Jesus" initiative to support families in need of a festive meal. On December 23rd, special boxes will be packed and delivered, containing everything needed for a Christmas lunch—meat, vegetables, drinks, and festive treats. Since its launch in 2015 with 50 boxes, the initiative has grown significantly. Last year, 305 boxes were delivered to 200 families, providing meals for 1,200 people. We receive many heartfelt messages of gratitude, including: “Thank you for blessing my family with food. May God bless you for your kindness.” Howick College families have generously donated boxes of chocolates for the hampers over the years. We kindly ask for your support again this year—please drop off a box of chocolates at the student office by December 4th to help make Christmas special for these families.