Term 3, Week 2, 2024

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Tēnā  koutou, e te whānau o Howick College, I was excited to attend my first Howick College major production this week and loved every moment of it. "Blood Brothers" was a fantastic choice and marks the return of our annual productions since "Grease" in 2021. The show was a triumph in every respect, and everyone involved should be incredibly proud of their performances. The head of our Arts Department, Mrs Dryden, led a dedicated team of teachers who supported this talented group of students through memorable performances each night. The production was also supported by a 10-piece band and a large backstage and technical crew. Students also played key roles in production, direction, and choreography, showcasing their diverse talents. Like me, the audience was captivated by the story and in awe of the talent on display each night. I am immensely proud of everyone involved in this outstanding production. Participation in the arts requires heart, hard work, and talent, all of which were evident throughout this production. The smiles on faces and the positive conversations after each show were wonderful to see and hear. I would also like to congratulate our junior girls' football team (more details below) on winning the Counties Manukau competition. I was thrilled to watch the second half of the final, where the team made a remarkable comeback from 1-0 down to beat Macleans College 4-1. This group has shown tremendous growth and development as players throughout the season and deeply appreciates the unwavering support from their parents, friends, and coach/manager. Have a great weekend. Dale Burden Principal/Tumuaki

KEY DATES Friday 2 - Saturday 3 August School Production 2024 Blood Brothers Wednesday 7 August Y9 2025 Enrolment Information Evening Monday 12 - Tuesday 13 August  Winter Teams & Groups Photos Thursday 15 August Subject Information Evening   KBB Music Festival Monday 19 August NZ Blood Collection Monday 26 August Teacher Only Day Wednesday 28 - Friday 30 August Dance Showcase - Contrast 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 Thursday 12 Sepember Arts & Extra Curricular Awards Monday 16 September - Friday 20 September Senior Practice Exams Thursday 26 September Howick College Fashion Show Friday 27 September Battle of the Bands PHOTOLIFE PHOTOS Now available for collection from the Student Office.

LOOKING BACK

1983 - Waharau Outdoor Education Centre Opens

Clockwise from top left: 1. Parents and students attend the official opening 2. The first 4th form classes to attend Camp Waharau 3. Kyayking was a new experience for many students 4. Bushcraft was a key focus of the EOTC experience.

On Saturday, 26 March 1983, the Waharau Outdoor Education Centre was officially opened by Governor-General Sir David Beattie. Located in the Hunua Ranges and overlooking the Firth of Thames, the camp was the joint venture of four secondary schools: Howick College, Rosehill College, Manurewa High School and Papakura High School. The purpose-built facility aimed to provide students with an outdoor experience that emphasised “reasonably strenuous physical activity including bushcraft, orienteering, and overnight camping.” Camps had previously been held at Totara Springs in Matamata, but it was hoped the closer location would encourage more involvement from parents.

Howick College raised over $200,000 towards the camp, which was described in the 1983 Howick College Yearbook as exceptional value with facilities second to none and “a credit to those who have put so much time into making it all come true." Financial contributors also included the Auckland Savings Bank, the McKenzie Trust Board, the City of Manukau, the Sir John Logan Campbell Trust, the Ministry of Recreation and Sport, the Rotary Clubs and Papakura City, among others.

It was expected that a variety of Howick College groups would use the camp for subject-based field trips, outdoor education camps such as the 4th and 7th form camps, and house and tutor group weekends, among other activities. The 1983 fourth form (Year 10 today) cohort was the first to experience the new centre, with groups of two classes staying for 3 days and 2 nights each from 28 February to 10 March. Despite the lack of bunks (these were added later), students greatly enjoyed activities such as hiking, orienteering, canoeing, archery, swimming, and bushcraft. The only disappointment was that the time was too short, so it was decided to increase future group sizes and move the fourth form camp to the end of the year.

Now overseen by Mr Wright, these very successful camps still occur at the end of each year, as a Year 9 camp for each of the six houses. The activities remain popular, with the addition of sailing, mountain biking, overnight tenting, and an exhilarating Burma trail. The High Ropes course is also used by our Year 13 and Year 10 Outdoor Education classes over the winter months.

50TH JUBILEE REGISTRATIONS OPEN

Enjoy a weekend trip down memory lane, reconnecting with old friends and meeting familiar faces.
To register online for your preferred the events please go to https://howick.ptly.com/goldenjubilee

LAST SHOWS SELLING OUT FAST!

Our incredibly talented actors, musicians, technicians, and back stage crew have been working tirelessly to bring you our major school production for 2024. 

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Liverpool, Willy Russell’s compelling musical Blood Brothers will captivate you with its rich storytelling and unforgettable music. This gripping tale follows twin brothers separated at birth and raised in completely different worlds. As their lives unfold in vastly different directions, fate brings them back together in a reunion that leads to a powerful and dramatic conclusion. Get ready for a theatrical experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish!

Evening Shows: Friday 2 August and Saturday 3 August at 7:00pm (Seats are limited)
Matinee: Saturday 3 August at 2:00pm
Tickets: $10 Child, $15 Student/Senior, $25 Adult. Door sales available
Venue: Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre

SENIOR SUBJECT SELECTION EVENING

To support our current Year 10 students, parents and caregivers with the 2025 subject selection process, we will be holding a Subject Information Evening on Thursday 15 August. Teachers from all subject areas will be available to explain their courses and how students can pathway from Year 9 through to Year 13. While this evening is particularly focused on Year 10 students who will begin their NCEA journey in 2025, Year 11 and 12 students and their families are also welcome to attend.

The evening will begin in the Theatre at 5:00pm with a brief presentation from the Head of our Careers Department. We look forward to seeing you there.

2025 SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS

In term 3, students in Years 10, 11 and 12 will choose their subject options for 2025. Parents and caregivers should support their children to make these important decisions. All the information about the various subjects available at Howick College can be found on the Subject Pathways page of our website. Additional information and activities can be found at: https://www.careers.govt.nz/

All students will begin the process by completing a careers activity and attending a subject selection assembly.  Students will select their options in the relevant tutor times shown below:

Year 12 - Term 3 Week 2
Year 11 - Term 3 Week 5
Year 10 - Term 3 Week 7
Year 9 - Students will select their 2025 subjects in Term 4.

YEAR 9 2025 ENROLMENT INFORMATION EVENING

We warmly invite students and their families interested in enrolling for Year 9 in 2025 to join us on Wednesday 7 August, for a tour of the school, meet our dedicated teaching staff, interact with students from various year levels, ask questions, and experience our vibrant school community in action.                 

As numbers are limited, registration is essential. Please visit our website to register for your preferred time slot https://www.howickcollege.school.nz/enrolment-information

Both sessions will begin in the Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre.

PRACTICE EXAMS 2024

Year 11 - 13 students will sit practice exams in Week 9 of Term 3 from Monday 16 - Friday 20 September (exam timetable available here). During this time, senior students will be on study leave to prepare for their exams. We encourage all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are taking these exams seriously and making the most of the study time provided to prepare for their exams.

Practice exams are crucial as they provide students with a clear indication of their progress, highlighting any areas that need further attention before the external exams. They also serve as evidence for derived grades in the event of a legitimate absence during the NZQA exams. 

Bus students please note: Buses run at their normal times during practice exams. Students finishing early or late will need to find an alternative way home.

GIVING BLOOD SAVES LIVES

The NZ Blood Collection team will be at Howick College on Monday, 19 August, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the theatre. Encouraging students to donate blood is vital for fostering a lifetime habit of contributing to their community. Individuals aged 16 and over can independently decide to donate blood according to the Care of Children Act 2004. NZBS recommends that students discuss this decision with their families. If there are any objections, please inform the student and the school before the blood drive. Parents are also welcome to donate on the day. NZBS respects the privacy of all donors and recommends sensitive conversations around blood donor eligibility. For more information, please call 0800 GIVE BLOOD (0800 448 325) or visit www.nzblood.co.nz.

2024 DANCE SHOWCASE - CONTRAST

Our Dance Department is excited to bring you Contrast, the 2024 Dance Showcase. This is one of the highlights of the dance calendar providing students with the opportunity to display their talent and work through multiple dance genres. Ticket sales will open on Wednesday 7 August.

Dates: Wednesday 28 August - Friday 30 August at 7:00pm
Tickets: $5:00 Door sales available
Venue: Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre

Shows sell out quickly so don't delay booking your tickets!

SENIOR GIRLS PRODUCTION - SHAKERS

Step into the vibrant world of a bustling cocktail bar with Shakers, a witty play by John Godber. Follow four waitresses as they navigate the chaos, humour, and challenges of their shifts, revealing colourful characters and the dreams they are chasing. With sharp dialogue and a fast-paced plot, Shakers offers a hilarious and insightful look at life behind the bar. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and heart!

Dates: Monday 12 August - Wednesday 14 August at 7:00pm
Tickets: $5:00. On sale from Monday 5 August. Door sales available.
Venue: Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre

WELCOME TO OUR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We warmly welcomed 23 new international students from Brazil, Chile, Germany, China, Taiwan, and Japan to our school community for the start of Term 3. We are excited to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and create lasting memories together. Our international students enrich our cultural diversity and enhances our global perspective. We look forwrd to making the most of this incredible opportunity to learn and grow together!

Z CLUB VOLUNTEERS AT RYLA AWARDS

On 5th July 2024, the last day of Term 2, four representatives from our Howick College Z Club - Tiffany Su, Yoshini Anatharangan (Vice President), Prajna Chaudhry (President), and Harnain Dhaliwal - attended the Rotary Youth Leaders Award (RYLA) Dinner to support Zonta East Auckland in catering for the event. The team proudly wore Zonta aprons as they learned more about the event, met inspiring leaders, and served dinner. This experience provided a fantastic opportunity to learn and collaborate with the Zonta East Auckland members and work alongside other community service organisations. Our members felt honored dedicating their time to volunteer and support these remarkable initiatives.

SPORTS NEWS Underwater Hockey Age Group World Championships  From left: Tim Bavelaar (2019) U24M, Ben Hew (Y13) Sam Marshall (2019) U24M, Kendra Scully (Y13),  U19M, Phoebe Ata (2013) U24W, U19W, Juliet Curwood (2013) U19W, Rebecca Deen (2019) U24W Huge congratulations to our contingent of current and former Howick College Underwater Hockey players on their incredible success at the 2024 World Age Group Tournament in Kuala Lumpur last week! Ben Hew (Y13) and the U19 Men's team have been crowned World Champions with a nail-biting 2-1 victory over France in the final. Kendra Scully (Y13) and the U19 Women's team, captained by Juliet Curwood (2023), took the Bronze medal with a 1-0 win over Colombia in the 3rd/4th playoff. The U24 Men's team, captained by Sam Marshall (2019) and Tim Bavelaar (2019), won the Gold medal, beating Australia 6-2 in the final. The U24 Women's team, featuring Captain Rebecca Deen (2019) and Pheobe Ata (2023), also won Gold with a decisive 6-0 victory against France. Howick College Underwater Hockey has become a true powerhouse for producing world champion players. We can't wait to see who will continue this tradition at the next World Age Group Tournament in two years' time! Junior Football Girls Win Final On Wednesday, our junior football girls faced off against Macleans College, competing for first and second place in the Counties Manukau Junior competition for 2024.  Earlier in the season, the girls suffered their only loss to Macleans, despite their impressive record of 8 wins out of 9 games. Last night, with Macleans having home advantage, the first half was a tough battle. Macleans put the first points on the board with a penalty just before half time. Determined and focused, the girls came into the second half ready to fight. Ava Grant’s corner kick levelled the score and reignited their fire. From then on, it was all Howick College as Macleans struggled to get the ball out of their own half. Maddison Fitzpatrick scored the second goal, Jasmine Green added a third, and Maddison scored again to seal a convincing 4-1 victory! The team has shown remarkable growth and demonstrated their progress with this well-deserved win. They finished the competition with a total of 24 points, 77 goals scored and only 10 goals conceded! A huge thank you to coaches Stephanie Branch and Amelia Jefferies, and to all the supporters who braved the weather to cheer the team on! Boys' 1st X1 Defeats Macleans A huge congratulations to our 1st XI Football Boys on their fantastic 3-1 victory over top-of-the-table Macleans College! Special recognition goes to Ethan Vegar for his two brilliant goals and Liam Wessels for his crucial contribution. Kanga Cup Delivers an Enriching Experience Nathan Cox (left) with fellow referee.  Right: In action officiating at a Kanga Cup match. Recently, Nathan Cox (Y12) had the incredible opportunity to represent NRF at the Kanga Cup in Canberra, Australia. The initial days at the refereeing academy were focused on team building and briefings. Throughout the week-long tournament, Nathan worked with referees from across Australia, including junior referees and senior referee coaches. Meeting A-League and FIFA referees provided inspiring insights into the potential career paths in refereeing. Living and eating together at the Kanga Cup Referee Youth Academy, the 30-strong refereeing group quickly formed strong bonds, offering invaluable support on and off the field. Each day began with a 6:30am breakfast followed by a short van ride to the fields. Referees officiated 3 to 4 games daily, followed by an hour-long cool down session in the local pools. Nathan refereed across the U14, U15, and U16 Mixed and Girls grades and was honoured to officiate the U15 Mixed Plate Semi-Final and the U15 Mixed Cup Grand Final. Evenings were filled with activities, seminars, and team bonding. Nathan found the experience enriching and expressed his gratitude to NRF for this opportunity. He hopes that sharing his experiences will encourage more young people to pick up a whistle and become referees in the sport they love. Teens On A Mission   "By teenagers, for teenagers" is the driving philosophy behind FitTeens unique fitness programme. Led by sisters Roman Amosa (Y11, standing) and Kaide Toia (Y13), and supported by their mum Deeyana, a former personal trainer, this initiative is all about teens helping teens to achieve their fitness goals. Whether they are aiming to perform at the representative sports level or simply wanting to get off the couch, FitTeens is designed to motivate and inspire 12 to18 year-olds. Roman and Kaide bring energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine understanding of their peers' fitness needs. Their classes offer a supportive and fun environment where everyone can thrive. Well done Roman and Kaide, for leading the way in teen health and fitness! Premier Teams Sport Draw  SATURDAY 3 AUGUST Netball Premier 1 vs Epsom Girls' Grammar, Venue: ANC Ct C, Start: 11:30am Netball Premier 2 vs Diocesan Girls, Venue: ANC Ct A, Start: 8:30am Rugby Boys 1st XV vs Aorere College, Venue: Aorere College, Kick-Off 12:00pm MONDAY 5 AUGUST Rugby Girls 1st XV vs Manurewa High School Venue: Manurewa High School, Kick-off: 4:00pm TUESDAY 6 AUGUST UWH Senior Open vs Glendowie College SO Venue: West Wave, Start: 8:10pm UWH Senior Open vs Glendowie College SO Venue: West Wave, Start: 8:35pm UWH Senior Girls vs Baradene College Venue: Manurewa Aquatic Centre, Start: 8:05pm UWH Senior Girls vs Glendowie College SO Venue: Manurewa Aquatic Centre, Start: 8:35pm WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 1st XI  vs Marist, Venue: HOME GAME, Kick-off: 4:00pm Venue: Manurewa High School, Kick-off: 4:00pm SATURDAY 3 AUGUST Netball Premier 1 vs Epsom Girls' Grammar, Venue: ANC Ct C, Start: 11:30am Netball Premier 2 vs Diocesan Girls, Venue: ANC Ct A, Start: 8:30am 1st XV Rugby Boys vs Aorere College, Venue: Aorere College, Kick-Off 12:00pm MONDAY 5 AUGUST Rugby Girls 1st XV vs Manurewa High School Venue: Manurewa High School, Kick-off: 4:00pm TUESDAY 6 AUGUST UWH Senior Open vs Glendowie College SO Venue: West Wave, Start: 8:10pm UWH Senior Open vs Glendowie College SO Venue: West Wave, Start: 8:35pm UWH Senior Girls vs Baradene College Venue: Manurewa Aquatic Centre, Start: 8:05pm UWH Senior Girls vs Glendowie College SO Venue: Manurewa Aquatic Centre, Start: 8:35pm Basketball Prems vs Glendowie College, Venue: Glendowie College 1, Start: 5:00pm WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST Football Girls 1st XI vs Marist, Venue: HOME GAME, Kick-off: 4:00pm Hockey Boys 1st XI vs Selwyn College, Venue: LEP, Start: 5:45pm FRIDAY 9 AUGUST Football Boys 1st XI vs Northcote College, Venue: Northcote 3, Kick-off: 3:30pm SATURDAY 3 AUGUST Netball Premier 1 vs Avondale College, Venue: ANC Ct A, Start: 11:30am Netball Premier 2 vs King's College, Venue: ANC Ct A, Start: 10:30am Rugby Boys 1st XV vs Southern Cross College, Venue: Southern Cross College, Kick-Off 12:00pm Learn to Row Sign Ups The rowing season runs over Term 3 2024 and Term 1 2025. We are starting with our learn to row trial which is over 4 weeks commencing Sunday 4 August. For more information, please email [email protected]. COXSWAINS NEEDED: Our rowing team is looking for coxswains to join our rowing squad. This is someone who is smaller and lighter. The coxswain steers the boat, motivates the rowers and helps them keep their pace.  If this sounds like you please email [email protected] Follow Sport @ Howick College For sports draws, results and the latest sports news, follow Howick College Sports on Facebook and Instagram or visit the Sports page on the Howick College website by clicking on the icons below.        HEALTH CENTRE Sore Throat Assessments COMMUNITY NOTICES Warm Up Winter - Community Initiative The Howick and Pakuranga Community Houses Inc Society Board is excited to announce Warm Up Winter Homemade Soup Fridays and Used Clothing Repair Evenings at Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive, starting 2nd August. Every Friday in August (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, attendees can enjoy a free cup of homemade soup and benefit from complimentary clothing repairs by an experienced seamstress. Everyone is welcome to this free, no-strings-attached community service. For more information, contact Jennie at 09 534 5584.