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Inside this issue:
Student Achievements 2
Leadership Week 2
Footloose! 3
40th Jubilee 3
Music Tour 4
Big Stand 4
International Students 4
House News 5
Sports 6&7
BoT / Term 4 Dates 8
Term 3, 2014
High Five!High Five!High Five!
Sandspit Rd, Howick / PO Box 38142, Howick, Auckland / Ph: 534-4492 / www.howickcollege.school.nz
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Dear parents and caregivers, The BIG STAND I continue to be impressed with our students attitude towards bullying and anti-social behaviour. They have made their position extremely clear to the school and wider community through our annual Big Stand assemblies and activities which this year included special guest speaker, NZ R&B artist Pieter T. The purpose of this initiative is simply to start a conversation and to get people talking and thinking about the impact bullying has on people. Shortly following the Big Stand week, I was made aware of a student who had witnessed a bullying incident on a bus. Courageously, she stood up for the victim and reported the incident. I'm sure, there will be many others who will follow her example and congratulate her for living the values of our school. Interestingly enough, our Big Stand model has won a prestigious Auckland City for Peace Award. The award is being presented by the New Zealand Peace Foundation, and will be publicly announced at the ceremony on the 21st of September. I would like to acknowledge the student committee and facilitators Donna Agnew and Johanna Milne for their leadership in this area. Reunion Our 40th reunion was successfully held a few weeks ago and it was a pleasure to host over 300 alumni. Many of them have pledged to support the school in a variety of ways which was extremely pleasing to hear. We continue to shape our developmental plans for the school’s future which will include some significant modernisation of our buildings. Our alumni support will be critical in those plans which we hope will create a learning environment that far exceeds initial expectations. My thanks to my associate, Ian Morrison and his wonderfully hard working team that made this event possible. End of term As you will read in this newsletter, our students continue to achieve amazingly well in a very wide and diverse curriculum we offer. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the school production of 'Footloose' but continue to hear positive and affirming comments of an outstandingly professional production. Our Head of Performing and Expressive Arts, Jilly Dryden and her team are instrumental to this success. When given opportunities such as these our students shine! As a school we continue to strive for NCEA excellence and much of our work centres on supporting students achieve this target. Our achievement results and value added data to date are encouraging. We are anticipating further improvements at the end of the year. I expect our senior students to remain focused on their NCEA preparations especially over the holiday break and not to lose focus on what is important. As we approach the end of another term, I would like to wish all our families a restful holiday break and look forward to seeing you all again in Term 4. Regards Iva L Ropati Principal Howick College
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Student Achievers
Congratulations to all the following students:
Top Programmers: Kelyn Ferguson, Hanzi Wang and
Mark Forward - after a five hour programming
competition, they placed 3rd in NZ and 1st in Auckland
& Northland.
MIT Scholarships: Former students have won
scholarships towards their studies at MIT: Tyler
Ely-Tuhimata (Visual Arts), Taylor King (Nursing) and
Susana Maumeasagisagi (Business Admin). We wish
them all the best for their new careers.
NIWA Manukau Science Fair: First place Yr 9 &10
Living World category went to Zhuali Lim for
Honeybee’s Active Temp project. Waldo Theron received
a Highly Commended in Environmental Science category
for a study on the Efficiency of Bio-Ethanol.
French Speech win: Elysia Burns won the Open
section of the East and South Zone French speech
competition held at Sancta Maria.
Leadership Week
The last week of Term 2 saw red socks appearing throughout the school as we
supported the Sir Peter Blake Trust and promoted leadership. Well known Kiwi
adventurer Kevin Biggar and former student Jacob Anderson who is now a
successful climate change scientist, spoke to Junior and Senior assemblies.
Their message was to dream big and ‘Make It Happen’. Our school House
Leaders also spoke and delivered an inspirational presentation to their peers.
Congratulations to these students who were awarded Red Socks after being
nominated for their leadership: Kiana
Hania, Shaman Theron, Eva Worrall-
Bader, Hannah Trebett-Williams,
Brianna Gao, Anika Rahm, Hanzi Wang, Ariel Hargreaves, Johnine Collins,
Kevin Xiao, Olivia Marris, Robyn Elgar, Richie Greenwood, Leeroy
Kurangwa, Lara Hull, Emily Leaming, Tyler Wooler, Ashley Khaw Mei in,
Rajiv Prakash, David Groothiuzen-Dijekma, Barbara Timu, Sophie Gasson,
Tracey Shaw, Rhianah King, Joost Busser, Evalana Puangi, and Mr Wilson
and Mr Kearney.
Congratulations to Melissa Parmar -
voted as Student Trustee representative for 2015.
School speech competition
Well done to all students who progressed to the finals for the school
speech competition. The finals were held earlier in the term and the
winners of each year competed in the East Zone competition. Thanks
to the families who came along to support their speakers on the night,
and to the speech adjudicators and co-ordinator Mrs Botha.
Congratulations to:
Year 9: 1st Nathan Limm, 2nd Teagan Moroney, 3rd Ciara Ann Maher
Year 10: 1st Max Calvert, 2nd Jess Bennett, 3rd Serene Lee
Year 11: 1st Charles Schwalger, 2nd Yokiu Lee, 3rd Emma Spargo Speech finalists with Mrs Botha.
House Leaders and mascots ready for Red Sock Day.
Kevin Biggar at the Junior assembly.
Top in New Zealand - ICAS Congratulations to Tabby Adams, Year 11, who has
achieved the top score in New Zealand and the
Pacific Region in this year’s ICAS Writing exam.
ICAS
Science: Distinction - Ish Kadakia, Sam McGillicudy,
Benjamin Philavong, Liam Phillips, Hanzi Wang / Credit -
Jac-Wye Chan, Kevin Han, Katherine Whitwell / Merit -
Laura Annison-Chisholm, Aimee MacKenzie.
Writing: High Distinction - Tabby Adams / Distinction -
Stephanie Browne, Kris Gemmell, Maja Ranzinger,
Thomas Speed, Izzy Williams / Credit - Emily Hiddleston,
Inka Pleiss, Jac-Wye Chan, Tuli Fungavaka / Merit -
Alicia Adams.
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Footloose!
Congratulations to all the cast and
crew on a wonderful production of this
classic from the 80’s. Taking on the
lead roles were Mazarine Ford and
Blair Annison-Chisholm, and they
were supported by a cast of talented
actors, singers and dancers from all
year levels.
Also making their debut on the stage
were special guests Mr Morrison and Mr Thomson.
Producing a successful musical involves many hours of hard work from staff and students and we would like to give a
huge round of applause to: all the cast, musicians and support crew, Mrs Dryden (director), Mr O’Ryan (musical
director), Mr Harada (choreography), Mr Young (vocals), Mrs Szopa and Mr Douglas (production managers) Anya
Imandin (stage manager), David Groothuizen-Dikema (technical director), Mrs Acheson (assistant choreographer),
Mrs Roberts and her team and Mr Harman (photography), and Mr Kearney and Mr du Toit (set design & construction.
For their support, we would also like to thank: Howick Pakuranga Lions, BTG, Sound Developments, Harlequin
Musical Theatre, Darrell Rogers, Edgewater College, Selwyn College and Howick Brass.
We hope everyone enjoyed the show and tapped your feet! Photos will be available on the school website.
The cast cutting Footloose!
40th Jubilee
On Saturday 6 Sept, Howick College celebrated our 40
th Jubilee with a reunion for former students and
staff. The day involved tours of the school and formal group photos in the afternoon, and an evening Mix and Mingle that was held in the school library.
Over 300 alumni attended the evening event – most came from Auckland but some travelled from further afield in NZ, Australia and even a couple from the USA. It was a very successful event with lots of people catching up and re-connecting with old friends. For many students from the 70’s, it was their first time back and they were amazed at how the school has grown and changed.
The food for the evening was provided and served by our hospitality department and students; and they also opened our café for Devonshire teas in the afternoon, which proved very popular with our visiting alumni and their families.
We would like to thank all those people who helped out in organising and preparing for our big day; the Jubilee committee, Mrs Roberts and Mrs Copestake in food and hospitality, Mrs King and her library team, Mr Douglas and Mr Cheng for tech support, property manager Mr Pearce and his team, photographer Mr Harman, student hosts and Mrs Wright, and bar manager for the night, Mr Tim Noyce.
We would also like to acknowledge and thank the following for their support: Basalt Howick, South Auckland Taxi, Howick Lions, and Howick and Pakuranga Times.
Photos can be viewed on the school website or FaceBook: Howick College Alumni.
Howick College alumni from the 70’s.
Congratulations to former student Leighton Stichbury
(2013) on his role in the Auckland Theatre Company
production Trees Beneath the Lake.
Cutting the celebration cake: foundation student
Mr Anthony Searle, Mrs Hope Ingham and
foundation staff member Mr Greg Hawkins.
Associate Principal Mr Ian Morrison
welcoming alumni.
Dance, music, song and fun...
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Gemma, Joyce and Abbie ready to hit the slopes.
Big Stand 2014
This year’s Big Stand campaign looked at the impact of cliques and
labels with an inspiring presentation delivered to the whole school in
assemblies. The aim was to make all aware of how others are af-
fected by being excluded and given a label. Special guest R&B musi-
cian Pieter T shared his high school experiences of trying to fit in.
The Big Stand team left their peers with a message to think of how
everyone is different and encouraged them to make a stand and to
take time to look past the labels and include others.
White Bait TV, producers of The 4.30 Show were also on hand to film
the assemblies and interview the Big Stand - we hope this coverage
will inspire other schools and students to take their own stand and
help create an inclusive and supportive community.
International Students
It has been another busy term in the International Department with a large group
from the Saijo area in Japan, and the largest number of students arriving at the
beginning of Term 3. We also learnt recently that Howick is one of three high
schools in New Zealand selected to take a group of students sponsored by the
Thai government for a four week experience in New Zealand. They arrived at
the end of term.
NCEA exams begin in Term 4 and we wish all our International Students who
are sitting these exams good luck. For those who are not entered into NCEA,
Term 4 is still an important term for making sure you are gaining the most out of
your Kiwi education and experience.
This term we farewell our administrator, Mrs Helen Manoylovic and wish her and her family, all the best for their new
adventure in Melbourne. Mrs Louise Goodall is taking over as International Student Administrator, and we welcome
our new Homestay Manager Mrs Valerie Thomas.
We are still short of good homestays for groups and to have on our database in reserve. Please send an email to:
[email protected] if you are interested in being a homestay parent, either long or short term. Native
English speakers are preferred, although sometimes we do get requests for other languages.
Thirty-one students enjoyed some time on
the snowfields on the annual Howick College
Snow Trip to Mt Ruapehu this term. The
group spent day one on Turoa and day two
at Whakapapa.
Thanks to Mr James and Mrs Gibson for
organising these trips.
The Big Stand committee with Massad from The 4.30 Show.
Music Tour
The Howick College Jazz Band and Orchestra completed a
successful tour of schools in Matamata. Over two days, they played
at four schools and entertained the children with their talent. Also
on the itinerary was a stop at the Skyline Luge in Rotorua.
Thanks to Mr O’Ryan and Mr Arthur for organising this fun
performing opportunity for our students.
Enjoying a stop at the Skyline Luge. Howick College Orchestra performing on tour.
Enjoying their OED trip to Lake Waikaremoana are
Tiziana, Charlotte and Mariana.
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Last term finished on a high note with the popular International
Food Festival; Ingham raised $1,400 for the Foundation for the
Blind. The theatre was filled with yummy food, hungry students
and a party atmosphere. A big thank you to the students who
ran stalls and those parents who may have helped cook and
bake all that wonderful food. Thanks also to the Ingham
committee for all their hard work in organising this big event
and of course to all those who supported it.
Photos from the Food Festival can be viewed in the House Events Gallery on the school website.
INGHAM - Food Festival
MINERVA - DanceFest
Supporting the Child Cancer Foundation, Minerva organised their
annual DanceFest competition. This year’s entries included
contemporary, jazz and a Bollywood group. The audience were also
treated to a performance by Minerva Dean Mr Matheson and Head
of Dance, Mr Harada - both of them resplendent in pink!
Congratulations to the trophy winners; contemporary duo Kelly
Perfect and Vicki Mosheim.
Minerva also supported the Child Cancer Foundation with their
annual Daffodil Day fundraiser this term.
MACDONALD - Talent Quest
Well done to the students who delivered an entertaining
variety show for the Talent Quest. Acts ranged from
cheerleading and beat boxing to rock music and singing.
MacDonald House raised $200 from the event which
goes to their house charity; Ronald McDonald House.
The judges awarded first place to vocal/piano duo
Shaman Theron and Ben Cummins - congratulations!
MacDonald also shared some joy with roses and
chocolates for Friendship Day.
Year 9 Camps next term:
BELL - Tues 25 Nov to Thurs 27 Nov
IRVINE - Thurs 27 Nov to Sat 29 Nov
BACOT - Sat 29 Nov to Mon 1 Dec
INGHAM - Mon 1 Dec to Wed 3 Dec
MINERVA - Wed 3 Dec to Fri 5 Dec
MACDONALD - Fri 5 Dec to Sun 7 Dec
Inter-House - Debating
Teams from each House faced each other in a week of debates in the
latest round of the Inter-house competition. The mixed teams of Juniors
and Seniors debated moots such as. Congratulations to the tied winners
Bacot and Ingham, and well done to MacDonald in third.
House Leaders for 2015
Good luck to all those students who put their names forward as prospective
House Leaders for next year. The House leaders are selected by peer
voting, which will take place in Term 4.
International Students with Ingham House leaders,Chante and James.
Singers, cheerleaders and musicians...
DanceFest dancers meet the Pink Panther.
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Tennis Zone Win
Two of our tennis teams finished the tennis season in number
one position. The Intermediate Boys won the A3 Eastern Zone
competition and the Senior Girls won the A3 East/South Zone.
Congratulations to the following tennis stars:
Intermediate Boys: Cameron Mosheim, Cullen Jenks, Adam
Senior, Riley Jenks, Justin Forte, Sterling Bartlett, Kaelim
Donnelly and Dane Hills
Senior Girls: Kim Dwyer, Nicky Thomson, Alpha Hargreaves, Ariel Hargreaves, Serayah Van Nes, Louise Goldstraw
and Angelika Gross
Hillcrest Exchange
Trampoline Wins
Congratulations to the trampolinists who competed
successfully in various competitions in June and July.
Brayden Murray: 1st
Place – Midlands Championships 17+ Men’s, 1
st Place – NZSS Men’s Individual Jnr Elite and 2
nd
Place – North Island Championships 17+ Men’s
Jack Stanaway: 2nd
Place – Midlands Championships 17+
Men’s , 1st
Place – North Island Championships 17+ Men’s
Olivia Cook: 1st
Place – Midlands Championships 13-14 Women’s , 4
th Place – North Island Championships 15-16
Women’s
Aleisha Murray: 1st
Place – Midlands Championships 15-16 Women’s, 4
th Place – NZSS Women’s Individual Jnr Elite
and 1st
Place – North Island Championships 15-16 Women’s
Cheer Champs 2014
Congratulations to the Cheer Team.
They won their division and are the overall Grand
Champs winners of the 2014 Schools Spectacular
Cheerleading competition.
Auckland Hockey Champs!
Congratulations to the 1st
XI Boys Hockey team who won the ASS Open East after a 4 – 1 win over Glendowie.
A big thank you to coach Karlos Butler for his contribution to the team and also Colin Anderson as team Manager.
Members of the winning tennis team.
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Howick College Sports Newsletter
If you would like to receive sports news
and draws via email each week,
sign up as a supporter:
1 Click on the Co-curricular tab on the
school website
2 Scroll down and click ‘Supporters click
here to join’
3 Create an account as a supporter
4 A weekly email will be sent to keep you
up-to-date with our sports teams news,
draws and events
Tournament Week
Well done to our teams who competed around New Zealand in the
secondary school tournament week:
First XI Football - Boys: playing in Papakura; finished 19th
First XI Football - Girls: playing in Dunedin; placed 9th overall
Netball Open A - playing in Waitakere; placed 13th overall (B Grade)
First XI Girls Hockey - playing in Tauranga; placed 15th out of 16 teams
Underwater Hockey - playing in Rotorua; Senior Girls won SILVER,
Senior Open 7th, Junior Open 10th and Junior Girls 6th.
A big thank you to all the coaches, managers and parents for their
support of our teams during the week of games.
SIEP - Cockle Bay School
Cross-country
An important part of the SIEP pathway is offering our
students opportunities to work with other students in
mentoring and coaching roles.
The recent cross-country at Cockle Bay School was
held at Howick College and our students were on hand
to help support the younger children. They did a great
job encouraging the Cockle Bay runners around the
course.
Motocross
Well done to the following Howick College Motocross students who
raced in the Secondary School MX Champs in August:
Zarko Mravicich - 6th, 13-15yr 125cc div
Niko Mravicich - 7th, 13-16yr 85-150cc div
Cam Page - 10th, 13-16yr 85-150cc div
Joshua Gould - 12th, 13-16yr 85-150cc div
Callum Evans - 3rd, 16-18yr 250cc F Novice div
The competition was held at the Mercer MX track and was run by
Pukekohe Motorcycle Club, supported by Botany Honda Motorcycles.
Howick College Motocross competitors.
Congratulations to Hunter Edwards -
Winning GOLD at the World Taekwondo
Championships in Jamaica.
Thanks to a grant from the Infinity
Foundation, two of our First XV
players attended an intensive training
course at the International Rugby
Academy NZ in July.
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Board of Trustees This term has been a busy one throughout the school and I would like to
say well done to all the students and staff on their continued effort and
achievements.
There has been a change on the Board with Stephen Waters resigning
from the position of Chairperson. On behalf of the Board and school
community, I thank him for his work and support of the school during his
time as a trustee.
As the new Chair, I encourage those interested in offering their support to
the college to put themselves forward to fill the casual vacancy position on
the Board as a parent representative. Please forward your details to:
Peter Jones, Board of Trustees, Howick College PO Box 38142 Howick.
Another change took place with the retirement of Executive Secretary Mrs
Pincham and the Board welcomes Mrs Heaton-Brown to both the school,
and the Board of Trustees.
Congratulations to the performers and support crew for their successful
production of Footloose, which showcased the wealth of talent and skill we
have at Howick College both on and off the stage.
A second big event took place this term with the celebration of the school’s
40th Jubilee and it was wonderful to see so many former students and staff
gathering to catch up and revisit their school. A successful event like this
takes a lot of work from a lot of people and big thanks go to Ian Morrison
and the Jubilee committee for their months of organising. Thanks also to
those who helped the committee with the preparations.
To all our school community, enjoy the holidays and to our senior students;
we wish you all the best for your final push towards achieving your NCEA;
use your break time to continue to aim high.
Regards,
Peter Jones - Board of Trustee Chair
Important Dates for Term 4 2014:
Mon 13 Oct - First day of Term 4
Mon 27 Oct - Labour Day
(public holiday)
Tues 28 Oct - House Honours /
BoT meeting, 6pm
Wed 29 Oct - Sports Prizegiving
Thurs 30 Oct - House Honours /
Oscars Night
Mon 3 Nov - Seniors finish classes
Tues 4 Nov - Senior Honours
Fri 7 Nov - NCEA Exams begin
Tues 11 Nov - Junior Exams
Fri 14 Nov - Junior Exams
Mon 17 Nov - Teacher Only Day
Tues 25 Nov - BoT meeting, 6pm / PTA
meeting, 6pm
Week 7 & Week 8 - Yr 9 Camps
Thurs 11 Dec - Juniors reports / Last
day of term / Yr 13 Graduation Dinner
Fri 12 Dec - Teacher Only Day
Thanks to the following Friends of Howick College for their generous support:
** NCEA EXAMS: Fri 7 Nov - Tues 2 Dec **
Check the school website for the exam schedule:
www.howickcollege.school.nz/curriculum/ncea-administration-information/
You MUST have your student ID with you to start the exam
