 | | Tena koutou, e te whānau o Howick College,I was discussing with some students the importance of the small, seemingly mundane aspects of life the other day. As we talked about why these little things hold purpose and meaning, I was reminded of Admiral William H. McRaven's speech at a graduation ceremony at the University of Texas, where he shared his top 10 learnings as a Navy SEAL. |
His most important learning is that "changing the world starts with making your bed." He emphasizes that this simple act sets a positive tone for the day, fostering discipline and attention to detail. He says, "If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride, and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. And by the end of the day, that one task will have turned into many tasks completed." (You can find the Youtube link here.)
His point resonates with me, highlighting the parallels between "making the bed" and meeting our college's expectations of arriving at school on time, attending classes promptly, being in the correct uniform with the right equipment, and striving for academic excellence. These basic and fundamental actions reflect a student's commitment to their personal best.
Admiral McRaven suggests that embracing the habit of making your bed cultivates a mindset of responsibility and accountability. Teachers and parents play a significant role in encouraging students to nurture these habits. Encouraging students to prioritize the basics, whether it's making their beds, being punctual, following uniform rules, or managing their time effectively, lays the foundation for success.
Have a great weekend,
Dale Burden
Principal/Tumuaki
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Cultural and Extra Curricular Arts Muster
Friday 8 March
Major Production Auditions
Tuesday 12 March
School ID Photo Catch Up Day
Wednesday 13 March
Meet the Y9 Tutor Teacher Evening
Thursday 14 - Friday 15 March
Summer Sports, Cultural & Y13 Photos
Monday 18 - Saturday 23 March
Summer Tournament Week
Friday 29 March
Good Friday (public holiday)
Monday 1 April
Easter Monday (public holiday)
Tuesday 2 April
Easter Tuesday (school holiday)
Friday 12 April
Term 1 Ends
Thursday 25 April
ANZAC Day (public holiday)
Monday 29 April
Term 2 Begins
Thursday 09 May
Po Fiafia Evening
Friday 17 May
Pink Shirt Day
Saturday 18 May
Senior School Ball
Friday 31 May
Teacher Only Day
Uxbridge Fridays@12 Concert
2023 Yearbook UpdateWe expect the 2023 Yearbook to be completed no later than the end of March. A notification will be issued as soon as it is available to be collected from the Student Office.
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Meet the Y9 Tutor Teacher EveningWe warmly invite all Y9 parents and caregivers to meet the Y9 tutor teachers and deans on Wednesday 13 March from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
The evening will commence in the Bill Dimery Performing Arts Centre with a formal welcome by our principal, Mr Dale Burden. This will be followed by a question and answer breakout session with the Year 9 tutor teachers, deans and House leaders. There will also be a chance to meet with members of our Senior Leadership Team.
Your support is greatly valued and we encourage you to take this opportunity to begin a conversation with your child’s tutor teacher, dean, and key staff members within the school.
We look forward to seeing you there. 2024 Major Musical Production We are delighted to announce that this year's major production will be Willy Russell's acclaimed musical Blood Brothers. This poignant tale centres around twin brothers, Mickey and Edward, who are separated at birth but reunite by chance at the age of 7. Despite their very different upbringings and without knowing their true connection, they become best friends and 'blood brothers'.
Auditions will take place on Friday 8 March in D7 during interval and lunchtime. Please click here to download the necessary information and material required for the audition.
The show is scheduled to run from Tuesday 30 July to Saturday 8 August. We're looking forward to an exciting production!
Senior Ball 2024Date: Saturday 18 May, 7.00 pm to midnight
Venue: Ellerslie Convention Centre
Cost: $140 per person
Student Eligibility: Year 12 and 13 students currently attending Howick College.
All Y12 and Y13 students should have by now received an email regarding the 2024 Senior Ball. Tickets will be available for sale as outlined below.
Year 13 - Tickets sales open 11 March and remain open until sold out.
Year 13 Guests - Tickets sales open 11 March and close 28 March.
Year 12 - Tickets sales open 3 April and remain open until sold out.
Payments MUST be made online. Please Do NOT make early payments. There will be NO ticket sales over the school holidays. For more detailed information, please refer to the email from Ms Marsick.
Jewellery ReminderWe would like to remind students that jewellery is to be kept to a minimum. As outlined below and on our website, students may wear a selection of the following items:
one ring per hand, one necklace, two small gold/silver studs or sleeper earrings per ear, one nose stud or clear retainer.
Please Note: nose rings, septum rings, facial piercings and tongue piercings are NOT permitted. | |  Pictured above are some examples of acceptable jewellery styles. |
Student Leaders Teach Cultural DanceDuring weeks 3 and 4 of term 1 our Level 3 dance classes focused on learning a fusion of Indian Dance styles. They were very fortunate to be taught by Indian cultural dancers and Howick College student leaders, Roma Kumar (Cultural Council Leader), and Prajna Chaudhry (Deputy Head Student and Ingham House Leader).
Our Dance Department is dedicated to introducing our students to as many dance styles and cultures as possible to create well-rounded and knowledgeable dancers. We are extremely proud of our students, who rose to the challenge of going outside their comfort zone to learn a dance style that was entirely new to them. Many thanks to Roma and Prajna for generouly sharing their culture and dance expertise.  Roma Kumar centre front. | |  Prajna Chaudhry back row, 3rd from right. |
E-PACS Lion Dance Troupe On Thursday 29 February, Howick College students marked the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations by attending a free lunchtime cultural performance by the E-PACS Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe. The show featured traditional drums, cymbals, costumes, and dance, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere that captivated the large crowd of students and staff who were drawn to the theatre.
The audience not only had the pleasure of watching the performance, they also had the opportunity to interact with the magnificent costumes and try their hand at drumming. A special mention to Y9 student drummer, Nevaeh Leou, who impressed the troupe with her natural sense of rhythm.
A big thank you goes to the Ingham House Leaders, Prajna Chaudhry and Alyssa Ready, and Ingham Dean Mrs Sundrum for organising this wonderful cultural experience. Well done to everyone involved!
 E-PAC Dragon Dance Troupe | |  From left: Prajna Chaudhry, Mrs Sundrum and Alyssa Ready |
 | |  Nevaeh impresses on drums. | |  Photos courtesy of E-Pac Dance Troupe |
BCITO Information SessionWhere: Careers Department - H3
When: Monday 4 March during lunchtime
Are you interested in doing a building or construction apprenticeship or looking for work experience in
the building and construction industry?
If so, BCITO are coming in to the Careers Department and will be available to have a chat about the different types of apprenticeships they have on offer.
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Study Centre - New Location
Where: A4
When: Every lunch time
What: A quiet place to work
Individual tutors will not be available for the first few weeks of term, but all students are welcome to come along and work independently in this quiet space during lunch times. |
Arts Muster 2024Want to meet like minded people who share your interests?
Then come along to the Extra Curricular and Cultural Arts Muster on Tuesday 5 March to find out more about what's on offer including: Theatre Sports, Art Club, Culture Club, Film Club, a variety of music, dance and cultural groups, debating, and so much more!
Information and sign up sheets for all Year 9-l3s will be available in the Theatre at lunchtime on the day. | |  |
Howick College Book of the WeekThe Impossible Story of Hannah Kemp by Leonie Agnew
Hannah Kemp is dealing with a traumatic accident for which she was responsible. Struggling to come to terms with her guilt, she is ostracized in a community that condemns her. She deals with this by rebelling and pushing away anyone that offers kindness or seeks to understand her.
Crippled by her own guilt and anger, she comes across a mobile library bus where every book is the true story of someone's life, and realises that judgement of others is almost always shallow and uninformed. When she finds her own book … she also finds that her past can reshape her present.
This book is suitable for students in Years 9 – 13.
Available to borrow from the temporary library located in L6 | |  |
Sports NewsY12 Swimmer Makes Nationals | | Congratulations to Ingham House student, Ethan Doidge on qualifying for the Nationals in May for the 200m and 100m butterfly and the 800m freestyle. This weekend he will be competing in Gisborne in the 50m and 100m butterfly, and the 50m, 200m, and 400m freestyle with the goal of qualifying for more events at Nationals.
Ethan is deeply committed to his sport and swims every week day morning (except Wednesday) from 5:00am - 7:00am, and every evening for 2.5 hours. He also trains on a Saturday from 6:00am - 10:00am, unless he's attending a swim meet - then he's swimming the entire weekend!
Good luck Ethan - we wish you every success! |
Underwater Hockey Have-a-Go Day | | Ever wondered what playing hockey in a pool is like? Then come along to the Manurewa Pool and Leisure Centre on this Sunday 3 March from 2:30pm - 4:00pm and try it out for FREE!
All gear is supplied.
Any queries, please contact [email protected] |
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Sports Results - Week 3 HighlightsTag: Our senior boys and senior girls attended the South East Tag tournament last Friday. The girls are the champions and have qualified for Auckland Championship.
Rowing - Junior Regatta at Karapiro: Congratulations to the five out of six crews that made finals. Four crews made the B final and one made the C final. Congratulations to Maya Mason and Ella Worthington (U17 Double Sculls), as well as Leon Burgess and Max Willats (U15 Double Sculls) who both placed 4th in their final.
Water Polo: Well done to our seniors who drew with Auckland Boys Grammar, scoring an exciting last second goal to finish the game 5 all.
Volleyball: Congratulations to our premier boys who remain undefeated in the Eastern Zone competition
Cricket: Well done to the following teams -
Girls 1st XI - remain undefeated 3 for 3!
Boys 2nd XI - defeated Botany Downs College/Ormiston College
Junior Open - defeated Auckland Grammar
Junior T20 - defeated Peter's College
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Junior T20 Competition - Howick College vs St Peter's College
Sports Notices
Netball TrialsYear 9 Trials
Sunday 3 March: CHANGE OF TIME. Now 12.30pm - 2.30pm in the gym
Tuesday 5 March: outside courts 3.30pm - 5pm
Friday 8 March: after school in the gym
Year 10 Trials
Sunday 10 March: CHANGE OF TIME 12.30pm - 2.30pm in the gym
Thursday 14 March: after school in the gym until 5.30pm
Friday 15 March: after school in the gym until 5.30pm | | Judo & Brazilian Jiu JitsuIf you are interested in Judo/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, please email Mr Uy at [email protected]. You can also find him in H13 or the English Resource Room. If you would like to sit in on a session, drop into D8 after school on a Thursday. Basketball TrialsSenior Trials
If you are interested in trying out, please come along at the following times:
Saturday 2 March from 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sunday 3 March from 10:00am to 1:00pm |
Community NoticesHowick Village Cultural Food Festival 2024 | | The Howick Village Association will be hosting their second Cultural Food Festival in Howick Village on this Saturday 2 March from 9:00am to 3:00pm
There will be a HUGE array of ethnic food vendors, cultural entertainment, and community groups attending. Come along and show your support for this exciting and vibrant, not to mention delicious, community event. You might even spot some of our very own Howick College students taking part in the lineup of cultural groups performing on the day!
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Pre-loved Ball Attire NeededThe cost of attending a ball can be a significant challenge for many families. To address this, BDSC is organising an event called "Shine Again". The event aims to support students in need from South and East Auckland schools, enabling them to attend their school ball with the confidence of looking and feeling like a million dollars. Students are invited to come along and try on pre-loved donated ball attire, including gowns, suits, shoes and accessories, and take away an outfit for FREE!
If you have items in good condition that you would like to donate, please see the flyer below for drop-off details.  |
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