Tēnā koutou, e te whānau o Howick College,
 I continue to be encouraged and proud of the incredible support our students show for each other every day. This past week, I've witnessed amazing peer support for various sports teams across different codes. Our students' passion and pride as supporters have truly uplifted their peers involved in these sports. Equally heartening is the personal support they provide to friends and classmates during challenging times - it fills me with immense pride.
This week, we also celebrated our International Food Festival, where students had the opportunity to sample cuisine from 20 different countries. Exploring these diverse culinary delights opens doors to inquiry questions about ingredients, preparation methods, and cultural significance. Food serves as a means to understanding different cultures - their lifestyles, traditions, and values.  Our International students thoroughly enjoyed sharing their culture. Looking ahead, the coming week and early next term present more opportunities for our students to support each other in sports and cultural activities. Notably, in the arts, we have two senior productions, "Medea", from Y12 Drama and "The Trial" from Y13 Drama. These plays will run as a double bill on the 3rd and 4th of July. We are also looking forward to our school musical production, "Blood Brothers," playing from July 30th the 3rd of August (please see details for all below).
These events provide fantastic opportunities for our community to rally behind our talented students and our college.
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Have a safe and relaxing Matariki weekend.
Dale Burden
Principal/Tumuaki | | Friday 28 June
Matariki Observed
(Public Holiday)
Wednesday 3 July
School Board Meeting
Wednesday 3 &
Thursday 4 July
Y12 & 13 Drama Productions
Thursday 4 July
Mid-Winter Festival
Friday 5 July
Term 2 Ends
Monday 22 July
Term 3 Begins
Tuesday 30 July - Saturday 3 August
School Production 2024
Blood Brothers
Wednesday 7 August
Y9 2025
Parent Information Evening
Monday 12 - Tuesday 13 August
Winter Team & Groups Photos
Thursday 15 August
Y10 Subject Information
Monday 26 August
Teacher Only Day
Monday 2 - Sunday 8 September
Winter Tournament Week
Wednesday 4 September
Y9 Out-of-Zone Enrolment Applications Close
Wednesday 11 September
Y9 2025 Out-of-Zone
Ballot Drawn
Monday 16 September - Friday 20 September
Senior Practice Exams
Friday 27 September
Battle of the Bands
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LOOKING BACK
2000 & 2002 Geography Students Top NZ Bursary From left: William Lee, Victoria Mollard and Mrs Wright. In the early 2000s, Howick College geography students William Lee (2000) and Victoria Mollard (2002) achieved top marks in New Zealand bursary geography, scoring 97 and 96 percent respectively. They were each presented their awards and a $5000 scholarship at the top scholar ceremonies held at Government House in Wellington. William's other subjects - calculus (90%), statistics (93%), chemistry (94%), and physics (91%) - contributed to his total bursary score of 465 (the national highest being 476).
William credited his geography teacher, Mrs Janice Wright, for his high mark. Reflecting on his success, he told the Eastern Courier newspaper, "I thought geography would be the hardest subject to get a high mark in, but with her help, I got high marks in this subject as well."
Mrs Wright, who was Head of Social Studies at the time, was renowned for her dedication and innovative teaching methods. She created high-quality resources and used her exceptional knowledge and communication skills to engage her students fully. Mrs Wright believed that Howick College's commitment to field trips enhanced students' understanding by providing hands-on learning experiences.
After 35 years of devoted service, Mrs Wright retired in 2021, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and inspiring generations of students with her passion for teaching.
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Enjoy a weekend filled with a trip down memory lane, reconnecting with old friends and meeting familiar faces.
You are welcome to join any or all of the events happening on the Friday and Saturday including Golf, High Tea, School Tour, Decade Photos and a Mix & Mingle.
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INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
One School, One Community, Many Cultures Last Friday, Howick College was united in a journey of discovery and cultural appreciation as almost 200 students came together to run 26 food stalls, featuring mouthwatering cuisine from a multitude of countries. From the savory flavors of Italy to the spicy delights of Mexico, and the exotic tastes of Vietnam to the comforting dishes of South Africa, there was something to tempt every palate.
A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us for this flavorful and lively event. Your support not only celebrated our rich cultural diversity through food, music, and dress but also strengthened our community bonds in a joyous afternoon of cultural unity. Special mention to all those who worked so hard behind the scenes including Mrs Sundrum and the Community Council, our theatre technicians and event support crew.
All proceeds will go to our six House charities: SPCA, Mental Health Foundation, Blind Low Vision, Westpac Helicopter Rescue, Ronald McDonald House, and the Child Cancer Foundation.
Thank you once again to all the students, staff and wider community for making the International Food Festival 2024 a resounding success. We look forward to more celebrations of culture and community in the future!
PAIHERE CELEBRATES MATARIKI Mānawanui a Matariki, te tau hou Māori - Celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year Matariki is a time for communities to come together, honour the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future. This week, our Paihere tutor group celebrated Matariki with members of the Howick College staff. Sharing kai, an integral part of Matariki, included a traditional hāngī feast that was greatly enjoyed by all. Reciting their pepeha highlighted the blending of cultures at Howick College, embracing a strong Māori influence.
We hope our community takes the opportunity at this special time to remember those who have passed, celebrate their blessings, and prepare for the year ahead.
DRAMA STUDENTS OFF TO DUNEDIN Aria Takle-Lee and Finn Sullivan | | Congratulations to Aria Takle-Lee and Finn Sullivan, who have been selected as 2 of 47 students from around New Zealand to attend the Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand's (SGCNZ) National Shakespeare Schools Production (NSSP). This prestigious programme, which will be held in Dunedin next term, is a week-long intensive course focusing on various aspects of Shakespeare's works, guided by leading directors. The pair impressed judges with their performances in a 15-minute production of 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' at the recent SGCNZ Sheila Winn National Shakespeare Festival, which contributed to their selection. |
Participants in the NSSP will also have the opportunity to be considered for the SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company 2024, which includes the chance to perform at the iconic Globe Theatre in London. Should they be successful, they will join past Howick College Drama students, Lily Moore (2021) and Bianca Day (2022), in "treading the boards" at the Globe.
This achievement is not only a testament to Aria and Finn's hard work and dedication, but also to the high calibre of our Howick College Drama Department.
We wish them both the best in their Shakespearean journey!
TREES FOR SURVIVAL Top: Brian Lee, Saket Kapania, Jiyun Kim, Mackayla Harrison, Muhammad Khurram, Ashle Nicholls, Laura Lee, Mr Henty, Sithmini Pathirana Nanayakkarage and host, Nicky Auld A select group of students recently visited the Auld Family farm in Brookby to help convert former pasture land into riparian planting. Since September 2023, Howick College has been nurturing flax and cabbage trees from seedlings in our school's shade houses. These dedicated students finally had the opportunity to plant them out. The field was "delightfully" boggy, and our planting next to the stream will help prevent erosion and protect the Papakura stream watershed.
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SISTERS UNITED PROGRAMME Sisters United leaders from left: Maria Maivalenisau, Sierra Lau'ese, Joy Fiu and Maia Kingi The Crown Yourself programme is well underway with our wonderful Year 12 leaders. They are up to the fifth workshop this week, out of a total of ten workshops.
Earlier in the year, five exceptional students had the opportunity to attend a Leadership Camp: Maria Maivalenisau, Sierra Lau'ese, Joy Fiu, Maia Kingi, and Charli Taituha. The students had a fabulous time at this inspiring camp, and they are now enjoying teaching what they learned to the junior students.
The workshops they have organised so far include "I Am Me," "Body Confidence and Positivity" (explored through dance and movement), "Spoken Word," "Social Media" (responsible use and digital well-being), and "Art" – exploring culture, family, things that make us happy, interests, hobbies, and images that bring peace.
CHINESE CULTURAL STUDIES This term, our Year 9 and 10 Chinese classes have been immersing themselves in various aspects of Chinese culture, including taiji, a holistic practice that encompasses health, well-being, and self-defense; calligraphy, which includes the four elements or "treasures" of the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone; and dumpling making, covering the evolution of dumplings, their cultural importance, and the various types.
Ms Shen, with the help of Mr Mann, has been instrumental in guiding our junior learners through these enriching experiences, to foster a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture among her students.
EASTERN SCHOOLS CAREERS EXPO On Wednesday last week, our Careers Department accompanied 160 Year 12 students to the Eastern Schools Careers Expo hosted at the Howick Leisure Centre. This event offered our students valuable insights into a wide range of careers, including vocational pathways, universities, the world of work, the Defence Force, and apprenticeships. Our exhibitors provided informative and relevant information to assist students in making decisions about their future and understanding the entry requirements for specific career fields. Many thanks to our Careers team for their dedication and hard work in organising this enriching experience for our students.
UNIFORM REMINDERWith winter upon us and the days much chillier, we would like to remind students and caregivers that there are a number of warmer uniform options that students can choose from if they are feeling the cold. These include the following Howick College regulation items:
- Black waterproof jacket with crest
- Black V-necked jersey with crest
- Charcoal/white pinstripe ankle-length skirt
- Charcoal/white pinstripe trousers
- Black/red/white Howick College scarf
- Those wearing the knee-length or ankle-length skirt may also choose to wear black opaque stockings
- Those wearing shorts, can chose to wear the knee-high charcoal/red stripe sock (pulled up to the knee) or the black/red stripe crew sock
- Singlets ONLY may be worn under the uniform shirt but must not be visible
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PLEASE NOTE: Beanies, tee-shirts and thermals (short or long sleeved), hoodies, sweatshirts and any other non-regulation items are NOT permitted and will be confiscated as outlined in our Uniform Process. MAJOR MUSICAL PRODUCTION, 2024Blood Brothers by Willy Russell Set in Liverpool, Willy Russell’s captivating musical Blood Brothers tells the poignant tale of twin brothers separated at birth. Growing up on opposite sides of the tracks, their lives take dramatically different paths until a fateful reunion leads to tragic consequences.
Dates: Tuesday 30 July - Saturday 3 August at 7:30pm
Tickets: $10 Child, $15 Student/Senior, $25 Adult. Available from the Cashier's Office in person or by phone on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Phone 09 534-4492 extn 825
Venue: Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre
SPECIAL EVENT: Tuesday 30 July
Meal & Show: $65 (Limited spaces - be in quick!)
SENIOR DRAMA DOUBLE BILLYear 12 Drama Presents - Medea In a continuation of the stories of Jason and the Argonauts, foreign princess and sorceress Medea has murdered her own father to help Jason win the Golden Fleece and the kingdom of Thessaly. Now his wife and mother of his 2 sons, Medea learns that Jason intends to marry the Corinthian princess. Sent into exile by the King of Corinth, Medea plots her revenge.
Dates: Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July at 6:00pm
Tickets: $5:00 from the Cashier's Office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Door sales also available.
Venue: Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre
Year 13 Drama Presents - The Trial Josef K is an ordinary man doing ordinary work in an ordinary bank. He wakes up one ordinary morning to discover he is under arrest, but nobody seems prepared to tell him what he is accused of.
Dates: Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July at 7:30pm
Tickets :$5:00 from the Cashier's Office on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. Door sales also available.
Venue: Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre HOWICK COLLEGE LIBRARY - BOOK OF THE WEEKBlue Lock - Manga Series by Muneyuki Kaneshiro,
Illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. | | A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker.
Are you the world's top egoist? After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock -- a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players -- is created. To survive this battle royale, the last striker standing will have to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in his way!
We have books 1 – 9 in this popular series and they are available for borrowing from the temporary library in L6.
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INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT - HOMESTAYS NEEDED Do you have room in your family for an international student? Hosting can be a very rewarding experience for both the student and the host family. Hosting an international student is an excellent way for families to learn about different cultures, share our unique "Kiwi" culture and build relationships with families in countries around the world.
With more international students wanting to come to New Zealand and study at Howick College, we are currently looking for warm welcoming families or couples interested in becoming hosts.
• Homestay families need to speak English (some Mandarin speaking families also required)
• Applicants must be prepared to undergo police vetting
• Students must be able to access Howick College easily (within school zone is preferred)
• Fortnightly payments of $680 per student.
If this could be you, please contact our Homestay Coordinator - [email protected] SPORTS NEWSWaka Triumps Over CastlePictured from left with the ball - Locklyn Goldsmith and Hendrix Tusa (Photo credit - Amber Te Whaiti Y11) Congratulations to our 1st XV boys on their win last weekend against formidable rivals and 1B table leaders, Macleans College. Our boys withstood early pressure with strong defensive line speed, and their ability to generate forward momentum, control collisions, and provide stability at set-piece kept Macleans off the scoreboard as Howick claimed a 13-0 victory.
Special mention to the lone try-scorer, Year 11 winger Ethan Monk, who made a dazzling try from halfway, and to Sam Owen, who delivered on all three penalty goals.
But with no time to rest on their laurels, they are now focusing on preparing for their game against Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate this Saturday, June 29, at East Tamaki Rugby Club (NOT Sir Edmund Hillary as advertised earlier). Kick-off is at 12:00 pm.
This is a pivotal game in the competition, and the boys would love to have your support. So, break out the RED, and we'll see you there!
Big Weekend for Senior Underwater Hockey Congratulations to our Senior Open Underwater Hockey team who gave an impressive performance at the regional competition in Mt Maunganui last weekend. The team fought hard to take 2nd place in a nailbiting 2-1 finish against Glendowie College, bringing home the Silver medal. They have now qualified for the national competition, where they will join our junior team. Special mention to Rhyan Galloway who was named MVP.
Our Senior Girls also showed incredible determination, finishing strong with a win that saw them take 7th place overall. The team is predominantly made up of last year's juniors and, although they will not go through to nationals this year, it was an invaluable experience that they will build on for the future. Special mention to Chenuthi Galgamuwa, who was named MVP.
We are extremely proud of both teams who showed great sportsmanship and development. A huge thank you to our dedicated coaches, managers and parents who helped to make it a fantastic weekend. Special thanks to TiC, Mrs Tanya Parsons for all her help and support.
Brazilian Supporters The Loudest Ever! Left: Year 9 Black with their very vocal Brazilian fans. The team may have lost 4-0 to Auckland Grammar, but spirits remained high and the smiles were bright. A big shoutout to our fabulous Brazilian students who came down to support the team last Saturday. The girls cheered enthusiastically for all our players but especially for their fellow international student, Guilherme, who enjoyed being part of the team.
Thanks to everyone for the incredible support!
1st XV Girls Defeat Auckland Girls' Grammar Howick College played top-of-the-table Auckland Girls' Grammar on Monday, in what proved to be a great test for the team. Auckland Girls' are currently leading the table and were last year's finalists along with MAGS. Auckland Girls dominated the first 10 minutes, but Howick scored several long-range tries and led 17-0 at halftime. In the second half, Howick added 17 more points, winning the game 34-0.
Standout players included Marica Tukana, Levonah Motuliki, Keana Farani, and MVP Jaedah Hansen, who scored 2 tries and set up another.
Next week we play Southern Cross at 4 pm on July 1st. On July 3rd, we look forward to hosting the Canadian Taber Rugby Club, with kickoff time to be confirmed. Our own Liv Munro (Y11) will referee.
Nathan Cox to Referee at Kanga Cup Above: With the Alexandria Wendy MacLennan Memorial Cup. Below: In action as a referee  | | Congratulations to Nathan Cox (Y12) who has been selected as one of two Auckland-based referees to represent Northern Region Football at the Kanga Cup in Canberra. The Kanga Cup is one of the biggest tournaments in the Southern Hemisphere, where he will referee Grades U18 and below from across the Pacific.
Nathan began his refereeing journey in 2021 by officiating his sister's team, and his passion for the game has only grown. In April 2022, he completed his Community Refereeing Course, and by February 2023, he earned his New Zealand Football Level 1 Referee Licence which allowed him to referee youth games in Auckland. In August 2023, after holding his Level 1 licence for six months and officiating at least 10 games, he earned his Level 2 Refereeing Licence, qualifying him to referee Premier Women's grades and below.
Last year, Nathan was awarded the Alexandria Wendy MacLennan Memorial Cup for the Most Promising New Referee by Northern Region Football. He has enjoyed many experiences, from being an Assistant Referee in Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup games to refereeing the American Samoa vs Auckland United match.
Nathan aspires to become a FIFA referee for international games and hopefully one day referee at a World Cup. Refereeing has opened many doors that he wouldn’t have had as a player, and he is excited about the future.
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Premier Teams Draw for Week 10SATURDAY 29 JUNE
1st XV Boys vs Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, Venue: East Tamaki Rugby Club, Kick-off: 12:00pm
MONDAY 1 JULY
1st XV Rugby Girls vs Southern Cross, Venue: HOME GAME, Kick-off: 4:00pm
1st XI Football Girls vs Rangitoto College, Venue: HOME GAME, Kick-off: 4:00pm
TUESDAY 2 JULY
Basketball Prem Boys vs Elim College, Venue: Elim College 1, Start: 6:00pm
UWH Senior Open vs MAGS, Venue: MAGS, Start: 8:50pm
UWH Senior Girls vs Diocesan, Venue: MAGS, Start: 8:50pm
WEDNESDAY 3 JULY
1st XI Hockey Boys vs St Kentigern's, Venue: LEP 1, Start: 4:30pm
1st XI Football Girls vs Westlake Girls' College, Venue: Westlake Girls' A, Kick-off: 4:00pm
THURSDAY 4 JULY
1st XI Hockey Girls vs Diocesan, Venue: Diocesan, Start: 5:05pm
FRIDAY 5 JULY
1st XI Football Boys vs Western Springs, Venue: HOME GAME, Kick-off: 3:15pm
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HEALTH CENTREPhysiotherapy Email BookingsWe're pleased to introduce our new physiotherapy email address: [email protected]. This dedicated email is now the primary method for booking appointments with our physiotherapist, who maintains regular availability throughout the week by appointment.
If you're a new patient this year, it's important to complete a consent form before your appointment. You can fill out the form online by visiting https://forms.finger-ink.com/total-body-physio/patient-intake-consent. For patients under 16, please note that a caregiver must complete this form. After completing the consent form, please notify us via the provided email address. This allows us to promptly schedule your appointment during school hours for your convenience.
Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact us via the above email.
Students Unwell At SchoolIf students are feeling unwell during class, they will need to obtain a permission slip from their classroom teacher to go to the Health Centre, students can also choose to drop-in during interval or lunchtime. The nurse will assess the student's health and, if necessary, contact their parents/caregivers for their consent to send the student home. If contacted by the nurse to pick up their child, parents can collect the student from the Health Centre and sign them out of school.
Students are NOT to contact their parents/caregivers directly to make their own arrangements to go home. If your chld contacts you independently, please encourage them to go to the Health Centre for assessment. COMMUNITY NEWSHowick Rotary - BookaramaHowick Rotary is organizing a “Bookarama 4 Kids & Teens” Sale at the War Memorial Information Centre in Picton Street Howick between 10 -12 July. The project has been established to encourage reading in young people and as an activity for families to participate in during the school holidays.
For the event, they urgently need donations of kids and teens books, puzzles, games and toys. Collection points have ben set up in and around the greater Howick area.
For further information email [email protected] or call Rob on 021 413341.  |
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