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REPORTS CONTENTS PRINCIPAL S MESSAGE REPORTS 61 Student Writng 113 Principal s Message 3 Social Sciences 62 Football 114 From The Board Chair 4 Sport In Education 68 Gymsport Aerobics 116 Student Trustee s Report 5 Student Writing 69 Hip Hop 116 Technology 70 Running Club 117 Table Tennis 117 Mountain Biking 117 Softball 117 Tag 117 Swimming 117 Hockey 118 Netball 120 Orienteering 125 Howick Rowing 2018 2019 126 Rugby 128 Rugby 7s 130 Special Olympics 132 Squash 133 Triathlon 133 Touch 133 Underwater Hockey 134 Volleyball 136 Waterpolo 136 Student Writing 137 Howick College Parents and Friends 5 Staff 2019 6 Staff Notes 9 Student Writing 11 Teacher Mentoring 12 LEADERSHIP SERVICE Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Science EXTRA CURRICULAR Creative Writing Group 80 Student Writing 80 Culture Club 83 Debating 84 Head Boy And Girl 13 Envirogroup 85 Bacot House 14 Leo Club 86 Bell House 15 Z Club 86 Ingham House 16 Kapa Haka 87 Irvine House 17 Pasifika Fanau Group 88 Macdonald House 18 Sodalicivm Latinvm 89 Minerva House 19 Student Writing 89 Councils 20 Leadership Camp 23 Student Writing 23 Paihere Rangatiratanga 24 Sir Peter Blake Leadership Week 25 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS EVENTS Year 9 Camps 2018 90 Welcome Year 9 2019 92 Big Stand 93 Athletics Day 94 Excellence Evening 96 98 Business and Management 26 International Food Festival Careers 27 Koanga Festival 100 English 28 Pink Shirt Day Performing Arts 32 Visual Arts 40 Student Writing 45 Health and PE 48 Innovation Stream 53 International Students 54 Languages 56 Library 58 Student Writing 59 Mathematics 60 HOWICK COLLEGE 102 138 Alumni Reunions 103 Po Whakanuia 142 School Ball 104 Sports Awards 144 Senior Honours 147 Athletics 106 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu And Judo 106 Aerobics 107 Basketball 108 Cricket 110 Crosscountry 112 2 Mr Iva Ropati Principal In January we arrived back at school to the news that our NCEA level 2 results had seen 91 of our students achieve the qualification This included 93 of our Maori students This result was well above national and decile averages and the highest pass rate the school has seen since the introduction of the qualification Our other two levels had also improved and continue to show a pattern of improvement Our current data before our students sit NCEA external examinations are extremely encouraging and we predict that this year will top last year s performance Individually we can be proud of the many students who achieved multiple NCEA scholarships and of those who won international academic competitions 153 Year 13 Dress Up 159 Autographs 160 BACK CONTENTS NEXT In sport while there were many examples of us pushing well above our weight rowing touch netball rugby 7 s aerobics orienteering and weightlifting included I can t go past the extraordinary efforts of our underwater hockey players who represented NZ at the World Age Group championships held in the UK where they won Gold in their respective U19 age group categories To have four Howick College students involved in a team of just 10 members is incredible and shows the serious depth of talent we have here in this sport Before I move on from sport there was one moment during the year that almost brought me to tears the happy kind At the conclusion of the Auckland Premier Netball Final between us and Saint Kentigern our girls coaches and supporters were honoured by a Howick College Haka performance that was truly powerful For almost five minutes it brought everyone to a stand still and reminded us all that even in defeat people and pride matter An incredible moment of Howick College pride and unity The last area which deserves a special mention is the incredible service and leadership programmes we offer I am proud of the students who have given their time to benefit others in the wider community Their involvement in initiatives and projects such as our Big Stand House fundraising environmental Rotary Lions MUNA LEO ZONTA and NIWA groups have shown selfless compassion toward social awareness issues of importance I commend all students for the difference they are making and their courage to persevere In the Arts we can be proud of our drama and music productions Muddy Cows Once on Chunuk Bair and the major school production Little Shop of Horrors which were all stand outs My special congratulations to senior drama students for winning with their 15 minute adaptation of Shakespeare s Hamlet piece at the National Sheilah Winn Festival Our dance programme is also a shining light The Limitless Dance Showcase was truly outstanding this year with some highly talented individuals receiving scholarship awards like no other Danielle Taylor receiving 40K to attend a performance arts college in the United States and Australia Our musicians not to be left out participated in a variety of concerts including the Uxbridge Fridays at 12 concerts and Big Bands out East to name just a few This year we held our first Textiles and Design Project Runway an authentic way to showcase our gifted students of Fashion and Design congratulations to Zia Worall Bader for winning the overall supreme award In the cultural space we co hosted the annual Kohanga Festival for the first time in 15 years providing unique opportunities for many students across the education sectors in our region to participate allowing us to strengthen connections to our Maori community and opening rich conversations about future partnerships and collaboration YEAR 13 Class of 2019 Photos wish to acknowledge all our students who throughout the past year have brought so much energy and commitment to the school It has been another productive year of progress My thanks also to our amazing staff who walk alongside our students each day supporting and nurturing their development in and out of the classroom Reflecting on the last 12 months there have been some significant achievements which demonstrate a strengthening of school culture achievement and wellbeing AWARDS Oscars and Extra Curricular Awards SPORTS I At this time I acknowledge our Yr 13 students and leavers I thank them all for the positive contributions to the college over the past year and especially congratulate them for completing their five years of secondary schooling Each has made a commitment to being the best version of themselves and have shaped the future of the school for others to follow in their footsteps Throughout their time they have developed life long friendships with their peers and staff and we shall treasure fond memories of each person Please go forward into adult life with confidence keep your head up and shoulders back and live the life that you and your parents imagined On behalf of the staff know that we are proud of you and thank you for everything you leave behind that has made us better than before Farewell to you all I L Ropati Principal 3 YEARBOOK 2019

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REPORTS STUDENT TRUSTEE S REPORT ETHAN MCCORMICK the year was an absolute blast There Mr Wall and Mr Ropati gave us important lessons of leadership clearly demonstrated by Tim Cloves and Catherine Thomas whose drive and personalities have added new dimensions to the portfolios of Head Boy and Head Girl S erving as Student Trustee has been an extraordinary experience far more than just monthly after school meetings Fittingly my first experience in the role was not in the boardroom but instead near the shores of Stewart Island in January where I joined other student representatives from across New Zealand aboard the Spirit of Adventure for a three day expedition to learn about board work and leadership Boards are always asking the question what is best for students parents teachers and the community and I soon learnt that with every decision a student trustee must ask this same fundamental question not only representing students but all aspects of a school Board Members Back Row Ms Heywood Mr Ropati Principal Mr Buchan Ms Verry Ms Kinsella Mrs MacKereth Board Secretary Front Row Ms King Staff Representative Mr Gribble Board Chair Mr Burge Ethan McCormick Student Representative Mr Stratford Often the board s governance and the Senior Leadership Team s management are confused as the same thing When speaking to other trustees on the Stewart Island voyage I saw that Boards and student trustees are a mystery to college students right throughout the country FROM THE BOARD CHAIR 2 year We welcome Harrison Wehi Hill as the new student board rep who will have big shoes to fill but like those who have been before we know he will make those shoes his own Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners 019 a year that has seen so many wonderful happenings from the School production Little Shop of Horrors to the Auckland Netball finals with excellent school community support that ended with the electrically charged haka performance and to further enhancements and tidying up of our school Learning in class also played a large part as we looked to continue to inspire and excel in all areas This year we started to see the early impact of the newly created Community Development Office with some very good turnouts at events including alumni reunions year level parent evenings and the Koanga Festival Engagement with the community is critical Having school engagement with our alumni students parents and staff iwi local authorities and businesses will allow our school to provide new infrastructure mentoring and other opportunities for our current and departing students I would like to thank the board for the great work they do and welcoming on to the board three new members Having an election every 18 months for half the board can potentially lead to issues of stability with constant change however it also can have the benefit of new and different viewpoints with better results and I believe this group has done that which is exciting to see Our Student Leaders have truly risen to their roles and I would like to thank them for continually bringing a range of honest opinions Our leadership camp at the beginning of H CPF has been busy in the school grounds again this year We had a great turnout of helpers for our first painting working bee where we painted all the green wooden fencing black This took a few sessions to complete and they are now looking very smart We have also had a few days gardening where we cleared out or replanted school gardens Assisting the grounds staff to maintain and upkeep the gardens is an ongoing job and we are always looking for helpers This year the HCPF donated the last of their funds to a lunchtime club for games and activities and to the upgrading of the school cricket nets To those students who are leaving our school I would like to wish you all the best in your future tertiary education trade schools travels or entry into the workforce I hope that your time here has been rewarding has helped you to create friends for life and has taught you some of the many skills you need to progress in life outside of college We hope to see you back as part of our alumni community in the future A personal highlight of the year for me was the brilliant Koanga Festival held in term 3 a wonderful bringingtogether of the east Auckland schools which we jointly hosted It was a great success after a lot of hard work Congrats to those with the idea and to the many involved in organising and putting on the Festival We would like to thank all those who have given their time to attend a working bee this year but a special mention to Roger Gribble Board Chair Alison Orchard and Mark Mumby for their attendance at every one your help is greatly appreciated Roger Gribble Ethan McCormick as Student rep on the board has done a very impressive job ensuring the student voice is heard and actioned by the board All the best for next Board Chairman 4 BACK As a final piece of advice I would encourage every student to take an interest in the Board of Trustees Talk to your student representative because they are there to bring student ideas to the governance level of the school However don t think that all change happens in boardroom Get involved with the many opportunities of our school and you too may find yourself in the extraordinary role of student trustee HOWICK COLLEGE PARENTS AND FRIENDS I would like to congratulate all the various groups and teams who have represented our school this year from drama debating and musical groups to the many sporting teams We hope you have enjoyed your opportunities and look forward to many more next year The board and SLT continue to raise expectations of the staff and students Without challenging the status quo and asking how we can do things differently to get better results we shall never know what we might achieve Our Sport in Education Programme and Innovation Stream continue to go from strength to strength HOWICK COLLEGE To foster greater interest in the Board s work and to emphasise Howick College s uniqueness I aimed to be an involved member of the board while exploring the possibilities of the role I hope that my peers and the board would agree I have achieved these goals through engaging in board discussion holding the new Student Voice Summit working with our student leaders and gathering the insight of Howick College students Thank you to the previous student trustee Connor Nelson for guiding me into the role late last year and creating a cohesion between the student trustee and newly established Ssudent leader portfolios Congratulations to Harrison Wehi Hill on his election as our next student trustee I am sure that your visible determination and passion will see you make the role your own in 2020 CONTENTS NEXT 2019 sees a long serving parent leave the school Cherone Wilson has been involved with the HCPF for the past 8 years We would like to thank her for her time and contribution to Howick College The past few years have seen a change in how the HCPF works and we are no longer fund raising We are now more focussed on supporting the school though working bees and would love to see greater parent participation in 2020 Our small but dedicated group has worked hard to assist our property management team while having a lot of fun along the way Thanks to Pete our property manager for his assistance with logistics this year Nadine German Howick College Parents Friends 5 YEARBOOK 2019

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REPORTS STAFF 2019 Mr B Machin BEng PGCE Science Physics SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Mrs F Al Obidi BSc GradDipTchg Science Biology Miss L Allen BSc GradDipTchg Science Chemistry Mr I Ropati BA MA Hons Dip Tchg Principal Ms R Atkinson BA Dance History Dr P Bennett BA PGCE MEdLM PhD Associate Principal Drama Mrs L Belcher HDE DipProfDev GradDipTESSOL Science Chemistry Mr L Doubleday BA GradDipTchg MEdL Deputy Principal Social Studies Ms D Beresford BTech PGCE English Social Sciences Ms T Filipo BA DipTchg DipSchMgmt Deputy Principal English Mrs A Blignaut BEd Mathematics Mr M Thomas BLS DipTchg Assistant Principal Physical Education Ms L Bowers BSocSc BEd DipTchg Mathematics Calculus Timetabling Mrs J Wright BA DipTchg Assistant Principal Tourism Miss L Brown MCW BA BCA DipTchg DipMuTh English Drama Ms J Roshan BSc GradDipBusMgmt Director of Community Development Matua C Bunce BPE Health and PE Mr M Stanghan Business Manager Whaea L Carse BEd PGCertEdAdmin Mathematics DEANS Mr A Chi BA DST Mathematics Ms P Chua BE Hons PGDipEd Mathematics Mr M Hodson BSc DipTchg Co Dean Minerva House Health and PE Mr L Clements BCI Hons GradDipSecEd Visual Arts Design Mrs E Jones BA Hons QTS Irvine House Health and PE Mrs A du Plessis BCom PGCE BEd Hons Business Studies Mrs N Kyle BA Hons PGCE Co Dean Minerva Technology Mr W du Toit DipHEd DipEdTech TiC Technology Hard Materials Ms A Marsick BA MEdL DipTchg Senior Dean Yr 13 Social Studies Mr J Dyer BSc PGDipEd Health and Physical Education Mrs S Petkovic BA PostGradDipTchg GradCertAppLearning MacDonald House ESOL Mrs T Earl BSocSci GradDipTchg Social Studies Mrs N Sundrum BA UHDE MEd Hons DipTchg Ingham House English Ms L Fapiano DipEd BBus MBA TiC Economics DEPARTMENT AND SUBJECT MANAGERS Ms N Fensham BA HDE PGDipLit English Mr J Fowke BA GradDipTchg English Mrs D Reyneke BCom HED HoD Business Studies Mr J Gamiao BSc GradDipTchg TiC Calculus Mathematics Mrs V Beilby DipEdTech TDip ITS TDipWP FIPS CTC HoD Digital Technologies Asst Mrs Han PhD ME GradDipBE Mathematics Ms K Clearwater BSc DipGradDipTchg LTCL HoD Biology Miss C Hargreaves BHPE BA PE Social Studies Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Mrs J Dryden BA Hons PGDipEd HoLA Expressive Arts HoD Drama Ms R Hartley BLS GradDipTchg Health and PE Ms C Evans BSc Hons PGCE HoLA Health and Physical Education Mr G Hawkins BSc DipTchg Timetable Mr A Harman BVA DipTchg HoD Visual Arts Mr D Hayter BA Hons PGCE Business Studies Mr R Henty BSc DipTchg HoLA Science Ms K Hayter BSc BA DipTchg Science Mr A Heuer BSc DipTchg HoD Physics Ms H Henkin HDE MPhil Mathematics Mrs C Jaffar MEd PGDipEd AdvDipEd HDE HoD Learner Support Ms M Hey BPE Health and PE Ms N Kallwass MEd HoLA Mathematics Mr E Hills BAppSc GradDipTchg Biology Ms S Layec BBA MTchg HoD Language Support Miss E Holden BA GradDipTchg Social Studies and Tourism Whaea E Leef BA PGD DipTchg MEd HoD Maori Studies Mr C Jack BA GradDipTchg English Mrs J MacCallum HDipTchg HoD Food Technology Ms A McCamish BABEd CELTA DipTchg HoLA Social Sciences HoD Innovation Stream Mr R Mishra GradDipEng BEd TCCabinet making HoLA Technology HoD Electronics HoD Construction HoD Mechanical Technology TiC DVC Mrs G Jamieson BA DipTchg English Mrs R Jones BFA Hons GradDipTchg Visual Art Innovation Stream Ms S Jones BA MTchLng Social Sciences Mrs C Kennedy BCS GradDipTchg English Mr M O Ryan MSc BA DipTchg LTCL HoD Music Mr N Kerr MSc GradDipTchLn Social Sciences Mrs R Roberts BCA DipTchg HoD Hospitality Mr A Kim BA DipTchg Mathematics Mr A Thompson BSc Hons GTP PostDipTch HoD Health Ms S King BA DipTchg DipELT CertEdTech Teacher Librarian Ms P Urwin BEd GradDipTchg HoD Geography Miss B Kingston BA GradDipTchg History Social Studies Ms M van Daatselaar BSocSc DipTchg HoD Careers Mr P Kumar BSc GradDipTchg HOD Junior Mathematics Innovation Stream Mr B Vogel MA HoD eLearning Mr J Wright BEd DipTchg DipOutdoorRecrL HoD Outdoor Education Mrs P Lauten MEd BA DipTchg DipEdL CertPubRel CertTESOL English TEACHING STAFF Ms P Liang BA DipTchg Technology Digital Mr T Lauten BPaed BEd BA Hons GradDipEdTech MPlan English HOWICK COLLEGE 6 BACK Mrs N Werner Data Manager Mr I Moses DipSchLib PTC PTD BA BA Hons MPA Technology Hard Materials Mrs J Young Trust Funding Administrator Mrs L Nairn DipTchg BEd Literacy Numeracy GROUNDS STAFF Ms S O Grady BA GradDipEd Visual Art Mr A Arts Grounds Maintenance Mrs E Ong BA DipTchg ESOL Mr R Hagglund Assistant Caretaker Ms R Pedersen BA PostGrad DipTchg TiC Classical Studies Mr M Pearce NatCertHort L4 Grounds Maintenance Mrs C Philogene BA GradDipTchg French ESOL Mr P Pearce NatCertSportsTurfMgmt Property Supervisor HEALTH AND COUNSELLING Miss A Prasad BSc GradCertEd PGDipBiodivCons Science Ms D Agnew BSocSc PMNZAC PGDipSocP BSoW HOD Counselling Mr N Raj BSc GradCertEd Technology DVC Mrs K Coleman Student Support Centre Assistant Mrs D Rossouw Sports Management NDip PGCE FET Health and PE Mr D Finn BCom GradDipTchg PGDipCouns Counsellor Mr R Rounds BEd Technology Hard Materials Mrs C Naidoo DipGN RN School Nurse Miss H Ryan MEdL Hons PostGradDipEdL BEd English Social Studies Learner Support Ms R Sharma B AppSocSc Counsellor Mr J Sarah BVA DipTchg Visual Art INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT Mrs C Simpson BPE PGDipEd Health and PE Mrs K Wall BEd Assistant Director International Students Mrs N Seiler BA Hons PGCE English Mrs G Browne BA Ed Tchg International Administration Manager Ms N Slamat HDE Technology Digital Mrs V Thomas International Student Co ordinator Mr C Slough MRes BEng Hons PGCE TiC Engineering Mrs T Garcia McEntire MIntEc GradSecTchg International Homestay Co ordinator Mrs B Spencer MA BEd TiC Early Childhood Education Technology Food Mrs C Marris International Homestay Co ordinator SUPPORT STAFF Mr R Stretch BPE PGDipTchg TiC OPES Health and PE Science Mrs C Simpson BA Careers Gateway Administrator Mrs H Tapara BPE PGDipTchg Health and PE Mrs S Ballantyne Technician Food Drama Art Mrs G Thomas GradDipTchg BSR DipFit TiC Dance Health and PE Ms C Barfoot English Resource Mr S Thompson DipTchg Technology DVC Miss L Brown BSc NatCertFitness Sports Coordinator Mr B Uy MA DipTchg Media Studies English Mrs A Carter RN Teacher Aide Ms L Ward BSc GradDipSci PGDipSci MSc GradDipTchg Biology Innovation Stream Mr E Cheng BSc DipBusComp Computer Technician Miss J Watt BA GradDipTchg Technology Food Mrs G Davis Teacher Aide Mr J Wing BSc DipTchg Science Mrs K Devonshire Teacher Aide Ms T Woodmass BDes DipTchg Technology Textiles DVC Mr R Douglas MComp BSc DipTchg Director of ICT Mr I Wu ME Hons PGDT Physics Mrs G Gouldstone Teacher Aide Mr M Zeng MTchg Mathematics Mrs T Hoddle BA Careers Receptionist STAR Co ordinator Ms S MacCauley Copyroom Operator Mr S McIntosh Technical and Workshop Technician Mr H Arthur BA BMus DipTchg Brass Jazz Band Mrs D Minahan DipMLT Science Technician Mr A Elmsly BSc Hons DipMusTchg Cello Double Bass Mrs V Morrell DipMusTh CertTA Teacher Aide Ms C Gilfilian MA DipTchg Voice Choir Ms K Perry Admin Support Library Assistant Mr A Morrison DipPerfArts NZCE Guitar Electric Brass Mrs J Prowse Language Support Administration Mr T Ofamooni BA BPerfArts BMus Drums Mrs J Ryan BSc DipILS Level 5 CertLibLit CYP Librarian Mr J Seagar MA ATCL DipTchg Violin Viola Mrs T September Teacher Aide Mr A Webster BMus DipTchg LTCL Woodwind Mrs A Sotutu DipTchg Director of Sport Mr A Young MMus Composition Aural Harmony Mrs D Szopa Arts Co ordinator ADMINISTRATION STAFF Mr W Tu ipulotu Sport Co ordinator Rugby Development Coach Mrs V Tabunot BE Science Technician Mrs M Anderson Cashier Mrs C Andrew Student Office Administrator Mrs A Machin BEd Hons Mathematics Statistics Ms S Ali BSc GradDipTchg Science Mrs V Pickett BA GradCertTEAL Marketing and Communications Manager Ms K Morgan LLB BA GradDipTchLn English Media Studies Creative Design ITINERANT MUSIC TEACHERS Mrs P Kaur BSc BEd Mathematics Ms S Molia PGDMA BSc BEd DipEd HoD Mathematics TiC Statistics Mrs N Metcalfe GradDipT TiC Textiles Innovation Stream Ms K Stegmann BA HED TiC English Yr 11 Mrs K Halliday BEd Mathematics Mrs A Botha MEd BA SDS HED HoLA Languages HoD English Mrs L Pearce Receptionist Mr T Stacey MEd PGCE BA TiC Junior English Mrs K Gillett BPE Health and PE Innovation Stream HoD Technology Mrs L Mackereth Executive Secretary Mr W McSweeney BSc PGDT Science Mrs B Saini MSc DipTchg PGDipTESSOL Mathematics Learner Support Mrs S Duffell BSc DipTchg Science Chemistry Mrs K Mitchell BA GradDipTchg Co Dean Bell House History Mrs J McArthur BCom GradDipTchg Accounting Business Studies Ms R Prakash DipTch BSc Science Tourism Mr S Chang MSc DipTchg Science Innovation Stream Mrs D Fenner PGDipTechEd GradDipTchg Bacot House Technology DVC Mrs C Johnson Student Office Administrator Mr R Porteous MA CLTA GradCertTESSOL DipTchg ESOL Mrs P Chandra BEd DipEd Food Technology Mr C Dryden BHPE DipTchg PGDipEd Co Dean Bell House Health and PE Ms C Growse BA Community Development Database Administrator Ms L Matthews Ward GradCertCareerDev GradDipTchg BBus Business Studies ESOL Careers Mr S Muirson BSR GradDipTchg Outdoor Education Health and PE Whaea K Bisset BSocSc MTchgLn Social Sciences Mr E Wall MSSL BBsMgmt DipTchg DipBT Deputy Principal Technology Mrs L Goodall PGCE BA Hons PA to Deans and SLT Mr I Marais BA PGCE English Miss T Bellingham Accounts Manager CONTENTS NEXT 7 YEARBOOK 2019

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8 4th Row Thomas Stacey Karen Stegmann Hannah Tapara Briar Kingston Ian Marais Janine McArthur Alan Kim Navin Raj Aaron Chi Pretesh Kumar Ivan Moses Stanley Chang Deriza Beresford Teresa Earl Christine Hargreaves Shae Muirson Mary Van Daatselaar Richard Porteous 3rd Row Laura Allen Tracey Bellingham Benedict Uy Andrew Harman Robert Stretch Craig Jack Bret Vogel Lyall Carter Andy Thompson Arndt Heuer Trevor Lauten Jeremy Wing Matthew O Ryan Richard Rounds Donna Agnew Kimberleigh Sparrow Vanessa Pickett Jolene MacCallum 2nd Row Cheryl Jaffar Paramjit Kaur Lu Matthews Ward Corinne Philogene Vivien Beilby Tasneem September Geraldine Jamieson Nadiene Kyle Stephanie Layec Emma Jones Katherine Mitchell Vanessa Morrell Priscilla Lauten Cara Marris Sue Duffell Nicole Slamat Esther Ong Tania Garcia McEntire Front Row Anne Botha Richard Henty Angela McCamish Carys Evans Natalie Kallwass Jillian Dryden Rohitesh Mishra Mike Stanghan Tina Filipo Iva Ropati Principal Janice Wright Luke Doubleday Eric Wall Mark Thomas Jennifer Roshan Lorraine Mackereth Anna Marsick Mark Hodson Craig Dryden Back Row Phoebe Liang Andrea Machin Ian Wu Valerie Thomas Jun Gamiao Kimberley Hayter Taylor Woodmass Rachel Atkinson Greta Thomas Sushbindar Molia Jessica Watt Helen Henkin David Hayter Janne Wallace Savannah Jones Pei Yin Chua 7th Row Jayden Dyer Gillian Gouldstone Ranji Prakash Michael Zeng Jesse Fowke Willem Du Toit Lynden Clements Eddie Cheng Lindsey Brown Emily Holden Robert Douglas Leigh Brown Kim Wall John Wright David Finn Ethan Hills William McSweeney 6th Row Natalie Fensham Arishma Prasad Rachel Sharma Neera Sundrum Julia Breen Louise Carse Leah Nairn Kirsty Clearwater Katarena Bisset Rachel Hartley Hayley Ryan Laura Ward Jacqueline Prowse Dominique Roussow Loseta Fapiano Nikki Metcalfe Kirsty Halliday 5th Row Abdul Ahad Catherine Simpson Desiree Reyneke Bryan Machin Gudrun Browne Sonja Petkovic Farhana Aiyaaz Kate Morgan Clifford Slough Kirsty Gillett Amy du Plessis Anye Blignaut Patricia Urwin Lameez Belcher Baljeet Kaur Saini Lynda Bowers Bennie Spencer Sidra Ali REPORTS Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners HOWICK COLLEGE BACK STAFF NOTES sites and the sharing of this with the students provided them with the history and stories that they were able to relate to which fits perfectly with our school s vision of inspiring a community of passionate learners Mrs Jamieson Mr Ron Galliers O n the recently retired teacher Ron Galliers who spent 20 years teaching English and later Classics to hundreds of Howick College students and mentored many teachers Mrs Lin Lescher An acknowledgement of 16 years dedication to our school L in retired this earlier this year unfortunately earlier than she had planned for health reasons As I write this she has had a positive prognosis from her doctor and she can now enjoy time with family without the worries of health or the daily commute to Howick College I first met him in 2008 when I was hauled in to fill in when a teacher suddenly left Ron was in charge of Yr 11 English and ran a very tight ship but it wasn t all about work and we bonded over our shared love of detective fiction Montalbano in particular and his creator Andrea Camilleri and spread to Donna Leon s Venetian mysteries and Robert Galbraith and much swapping of books and DVDs Ron loved to read and was a great conversationalist although fortunately he had others with whom to share his passion for railways His stories are legend Karen Stegmann friend and colleague describes him as the department s gentleman His door was always open and he would make the time to talk about whatever issue you had He was my appraiser and was always professional caring and supportive a view shared by many although woe betide anyone who used his Classics Cup or took issue with the way he cut up his apple every interval He was a regular English exam marker for NZQA and kept lists of all the texts used both visual and written which we fell upon later to see what new and old texts were being used The Shawshank Redemption topped the list of films the entire time he was marking and as I recall he helped it stay there by teaching it for many years Another colleague adds His interests also include ships and military history he lent me many very interesting books which I have not seen elsewhere His degree is in history and on that subject too he is interesting Many a conversation was ended prematurely by the bell Professionally he was erudite patient and discreet He calmed the agitated and allowed people to feel that whatever problems they had brought to him were receiving his undivided attention as though nothing could be more important a rare virtue I never met a student of his who did not praise him highly As well as always being available to assist with a wide range of school activities Ron was organiser and tour guide for two overseas trips a French Department trip with Mrs Lydie Granat which took in the sights of Paris and Versailles and also north to the site of the D Day landings and more recently a Classics Department trip with Ms Rosalie Pedersen to Greece and Italy In a letter of appreciation Mr Ropati said Your knowledge of these CONTENTS NEXT 9 Lin joined us from Mt Roskill Grammar as our Assistant Head of English in 2003 and very quickly made an impression with her love of English and dedication to her students Her knowledge and skills were further recognised in 2006 when she was offered a new role as Director of Learning She made the move from G Block to the Awhina Block and her focus became one that ensured we were offering the best teaching possible to our students This coincided with the introduction of the New Zealand Curriculum and she was instrumental in implementing that This meant lots of professional learning for our staff with meetings to discuss how we aligned with the new requirements such as the key competencies values and the vision of the NZC She brought into the school the work of Art Costa called Habits of Minds learning dispositions that were a feature in every classroom and a focus of how to get the most out of learning for every student Lin s next role was as a member of the Senior Leadership Team a step she took in 2009 Her portfolios included entry testing and placement of students when they joined us in Yr 9 leadership of the Pasifika and Maori students Gifted and Talented and and professional development for teachers She was very much our guru on asTTle our key testing mechanism for deciding the learning needs of our students She was instrumental in organising our Singapore trips opportunities for some of our very able Yr 10 students to spend time in Singapore at River Valley High School For many students this trip was a highlight of their time here Lin worked with two principals while a member of the SLT a role she continued until 2017 When Iva Ropati arrived a key focus became quality teaching and the introduction of our Very Good Teaching VGT years as a theme for the 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REPORTS unfailing care for our students Lin made the decision to leave the SLT and become a part time teacher in 2017 and this coincided with another educational initiative Kahui Ako Community of Learning She took on yet another new role that of a Within School Leader here as part of the Howick Coast Kahui Ako She also continued to be a dedicated member of the English Department with Yr 9 English her niche level Over her time at this school there will be hundreds of students who enjoyed the teaching of Mrs Lescher while in 9 ENGZ and besides her leadership roles that is the legacy that she leaves In summary this gracious lady diminutive in stature but certainly not in her professional impact will be remembered for her intelligent compassionate and pragmatic contribution to Howick College We wish her all the best in her retirement a time to read relax and enjoy the aroha of her whanau Janice Wright Kathryn Parker K Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners athryn Parker retired after 37 years of teaching 17 of those at Howick College in April this year She started teaching English and Social studies at James Cook High School in 1976 After travelling overseas for a few years teaching in England and living in Israel on a kibbutz she returned in 1979 to Papakura High school where she taught for 17 years as a Dean English and Drama teacher and then as Head of ESOL and International Students She took extracurricular activities such as dance groups international days producing school magazines and netball for a number of years Kathy took a job at Howick College where her husband was HoD of Science in 2002 to become the Head of Language Support ESOL This was a time of tremendous growth in the department because of a rapid increase in Asian immigration and eventually the department grew from two to 14 teachers leading to the rebuilding of the old library so that teachers could be gathered in from all the nooks and crannies in which they had been trying to teach Even the canteen area had been divided into two for one class now the sports office and another teacher had a class of 17 in a tiny music practice room In 2005 Kathy was awarded a fellowship by the Royal Society which she used to research the new field of computer assisted language learning and self access She completed her MA while working full time and she set up a computer lab for self learning for ESOL students an idea copied by a number of schools She was at that time also very involved in the TESSOLANZ teachers ESOL HOWICK COLLEGE 10 A colleague adds Chris is a teacher who absolutely loves his subject He always spoke passionately about what he was doing in his classes and what he was hoping to accomplish with his students The students needs were always his top priority and they knew that hence the enormous amount of respect they expressed for him association and became the NZ Secondary Representative working with the Ministry of Education to help train ESOL teachers to introduce NCEA standards She helped to establish pathways for ESOL students into university and create new Literacy standards and to modify Unit Standards and was involved NZQA on different panels and groups In 2010 she took over as Dean of International Students and spent nine years running and creating new systems in the department marketing teaching deaning and mothering hundreds of international students There were only 27 international students due to return when she took over but the numbers rose to over 150 which brought in considerable revenue by the time she handed the department over Science was not Chris s only passion here he enjoyed coaching his football team During our sessions of doing duty together two consecutive years we would almost always run into some of his football girls I was always impressed with the utmost respect with they spoke to him and of him As dean she visited parents agents and students overseas and in recent years also taught in China to prepare students who wanted to come here as well as teaching two or three ESL classes a year She particularly liked the Reception classes for new students entering the school with very basic or no English as building their confidence and seeing their rapid progress was very rewarding Chris definitely made his mark at Howick College and I know there are many people who miss his wit kindness genuine caring for students and peers and his professionalism Another colleague adds and his charming blue Morris Minor 1000 saloon and the huge Morris flag on the wall of his lab Kathy helped with small groups of students coming into the school when she was Language Support HoD as well as organising an orientation programme for new internationals in the fourth term She took small groups of students from overseas schools to help with marketing Her classes were well prepared and interactive She acquired and made a large number of useful resources and shared these with other teachers and schools Students looked to her for advice about many different problems and trusted her She also found time to run the chess club despite not playing herself Many are the students whose lives she has changed and who will miss her Our loss is somebody else s gain Go well Chris In Memory of Mr Sunney Chang Maths Teacher and MacDonald House Tutor Jan 2017 May 2018 Chris Smith writes It was with great sadness that we received the news in term 1 that after battling cancer Mr Sunney Chang died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 15th of April I ve reflected on my nearly five years at Howick College and look back on my time there as happy and positive Yes it was not always plain sailing but overall the students I taught and the staff I worked with were a pleasure to work with We all seemed to have the same goals in mind most of the time Mr Chang was a passionate teacher with an infectious smile and a warm and positive personality who won the hearts of staff and students He is sadly missed Special memories particularly include the time I spent with my school social football team who in my opinion were one of the best adverts for the school They ve played together since Yr 10 four years ago supported each other well were not too bothered whether they won or lost played with a fair but determined frame of mind and were courteous and sportsmanlike in their attitude They see a lot of each other out of school and have now formed friendships that will hopefully last for years It was a pleasure to be associated with them and they were definitely one of the highlights of my time at the school BACK Births Ms Michaela Hey gave birth to a son Blake in March Marriages Mr Mark Hodson PE and Health to Ms Sophie Atkinson on March 15 at Ataahua Tauranga CONTENTS NEXT STUDENT WRITING A SMALL DARK ROOM I m inside a dark room of some kind it s small and so am I The room has no light not even any from the outside pouring in through any crack of any kind It s a vertical room with barely any horizontal space It s hot inside this room and with each passing second it becomes that tiny bit hotter and hotter Inside myself I feel burning as though I have a fever so hot I might pass out any second I want to scream to call out for help but I know no one will come and I ll only waste the small amount of circulating air present within the room I knew I had been crying in that room some time before now the tears having long dried up I didn t know what to feel I mean I knew exactly who had left me here and I knew exactly their intention I don t know how I knew this I just knew I knew And even though I knew what they sought to achieve I still didn t know what to feel towards them Whether I wanted to be angry or sad I just didn t know A seemingly infinite stretch of time occurred while I was in that room only to eventually find that my breathing had become erratic Warm air struggled past my dry lips and dry throat Everything was becoming funny I was becoming silly I think I remember hearing myself giggle softly And then I think I started laughing and it only continued as I looked into that thick darkness of the room become like the static on a TV screen and I I blanked I guess Like I know I didn t pass out at least not completely But I know that I lost track of literally everything I don t know how many minutes or hours passed between my loss of consciousness and my subsequent discovery all I know is that I saw two officers pry open the boot and pull my numb body out It was night time when they found me and from there I was handed over to ambulance staff Whether they were there at the same time as the police or they d arrived at some point after I don t remember What I do remember though is hearing something a confirmation I had known the reason of my abandonment in that boot and so did the police and the ambulance staff It was a surreal moment in which it had seemed that the thoughts in my head were being spoken by someone over me They said exactly what I was thinking I had been left in the boot of a car in the hot afternoon sun because my mother didn t want me As far as she was concerned I was better off dead from heat stroke than in foster care or somewhere else Because apparently four years from what I could gather were four years too many and she was just done with me Everyone was surprised that a child of my age had survived for as long as I did They were also taken aback by how resilient I seemingly was Never once in that hospital did I cry or whine or anything I just sat there completely silent completely compliant How bizarre for a four year old Siobhan Teague Wilson Yr 12 11 YEARBOOK 2019

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LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE LEADERSHIP SERVICE STAFF ARRIVALS Mrs Sidra Ali Science from Westlake Girls High Mr Chance Antonievic Bunce P E and Health Ms Rachel Atkinson Dance and History from Liston College Mrs Ayne Bignaut Maths from South Africa Mrs Gudrun Browne ESOL one class from the International Office Mr Lyall Carter Youth Worker from Young Life Mrs Prem Chandra Food Technology from Aorere College Mr Aaron Chi Maths from the Philippines Mrs Rose Don English and Learner Support from ACG Senior College Mrs Chrissie Barfoot an alumna English Resource Assistant Mr Jayden Dyer P E and Health from Waikato University Ms Janet Fletcher Maths from Botany Downs Primary Ms Natalie Fensham English and Literacy Support from Sacred Heart College Ms Christine Growse Community Development Office from Pakuranga College Mr David Hayter Business Studies from retirement till the end of the year Mrs Helen Henkin Literacy and Numeracy from Clevedon School Mr Ethan Hills Science from Auckland University of Technology Mr Craig Jack English from Selwyn College Mrs Cherie Kennedy English from Manurewa High Mr Alan Kim Maths from Long Bay College Ms Briar Kingston Social Studies from Auckland University Mr Pretesh Kumar Maths from Rosehill College Mrs Priscilla Lauten English and Mr Trevor Lauten English both from Hong Kong Mr Ian Marais English and Drama from South Africa Mrs Janine McArthur an alumna returning Business Studies from Botany Downs Secondary College Ms Gabby McKenzie term 2 only PE from Rutherford College Ms Kate Morgan English and Media Studies from Canterbury University Mr Ivan Moses Technology from Alfriston College Mr Shae Muirson an alumnus PE Health and OED from Canterbury University Mrs Leah Nairn Literacy and Numeracy from Beachlands School Ms Sophie Ning Maths and Commerce from Waikato University Ms Sue O Grady Art from Pakuranga College Mrs Amy du Plessis Business from South Africa Mrs Ranji Prakash Science from Glendowie College Mr Navin Raj Technology from Waiuku College Mrs Kim Ross Art part time from the Middle East Mr Peter Ross Maths from the Middle East and erstwhile AP of Pakuranga College Mr Richard Rounds Technology from Tavua College in Fiji Mrs Dominique Rossouw PE Social Studies and English from South Africa Mr Andrew Thompson Asst HoD Health and PE Acting from De La Salle College Ms Taylor Woodmass Textiles from the Auckland University of Technology Ms Arishma Prasad Science from Suva Muslim College in Fiji Ms Jessica Watt Technology from the Auckland University of Technology Mr Ian Wu Science from the Auckland University of Technology Ms Jenna Young Community Development Office from South Africa HEAD BOY AND GIRL A s part of my role as Head Boy this year I was lucky enough to lead along with Catherine Thomas an inspiring talented group of student leaders I believe their dedication to their roles and their uplifting leadership qualities were paramount in creating an ongoing positive atmosphere for our students to feel connected and knitted into our school community As a council we led events such as Leadership Week and helped with the smooth running of events such as lunchtime sports and activities and Year 9 Picnic which were all aimed at connecting and inspiring our school community STAFF DEPARTURES Ms Sigrid Davis Art and Social Studies to the UK and rowing Mrs Rose Don English Mrs Janet Fletcher Maths to Pigeon Mountain Primary Mr Jayden Dyer PE and Health to Brisbane Mr Alex Gleed English to a teaching position in London Mr Joshua Goddard PE and Health to Baradene College Mrs Nicola Seiler English to Homai School for the Blind Mrs Louise Goodall PA to Deans and SLT to Invercargill Ms Michaela Hey PE and Health to maternity leave Mrs Rhiannon Jones Art to Whangarei Girls High Mr Harish Kathnaur Technology to Sancta Maria College Whaea Evelyn Leef Maori to Hawkes Bay Mr Alan Kim Maths to Diocesan School for Girls Mrs Lin Lescher English and former DP to retirement Ms Angela McCamish Social Studies and Innovation Stream to be DP at Edgewater College Mr Trevor Lauten to relieving retirement Mrs Manju Nayagam Science to Elim College Ms Sophie Ning Business Studies to Baradene College Mrs Kathy Parker International Dean and ESOL after 17 years to retirement Mrs Corinne Philogene to part time relieving Mrs Debbie Prime English Resource Assistant to Elim College Mr Peter Ross Maths to Macleans College Mrs Kim Ross Art to Pakuranga College Mr Chris Smith HoD Physics to Baradene College Ms Kimberleigh Sparrow French and Science returning to Canada Ms Carol Varughese Science to Massey University s STEM programme Mr Tinui Willing Science to Avondale College Christine Familton Technology to retirement Mr Francois Du Plessis Technology continuation of sabbatical in Australia for 2020 Ms Julia Breen on sabbatical for 2020 Ms Karen Stegman on sabbatical for 2020 Mrs Lameez Belcher on sabbatical for 2020 Mr Ron Galliers English and Classics to retirement Catherine and I also had our own goals set for the year It was on our agenda to increase overall pride in our school get students involved and passionate about school events and to update some of our school facilities With dedication from our student leadership team and the very kind support from the Howick College BOT I believe we have fulfilled these goals both connecting community and upgrading our school grounds TEACHER MENTORING Along with all the exciting major facility upgrades that the school is currently planning Catherine and I also envisioned smaller changes for this year such as adding indoor and outdoor seating and heating and air conditioning added to most classes which was taken to the BOT and introduced TEACHERS ARE LEARNERS TOO Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners E very Thursday morning at 7 45am in H22 this year twenty five first and second year teachers as well as those who trained overseas gathered to take part in a carefully curated Induction and Mentoring programme run by Specialist Classroom Teacher SPT Mrs Jamieson and overseen by Mrs Wright Coffee or tea and a TimTam helped with the early morning start especially in the winter Provisionally certified teachers or PCTs and overseas trained staff must undergo a two year induction and mentoring programme before they can become fully registered teachers and most are allocated a subject specific mentor teacher who also challenges advises coaches and supports them would in their own departments One such session involved the Science department where we learnt using Margaret Ross classroom management techniques how to use bunsen burners in the laboratory We also found out that Maths is fun too Using Speros robotic balls which can programmed and remotely controlled we discovered an innovative new way of learning measuring Running alongside that is the mentoring programme which has a clear focus on pedagogy The programme pairs each first and second year teacher with an experienced teacher in their own department with whom they meet every week New teachers find this particularly beneficial as they feel it gives them the best possible start as they can testify It has been a really valuable experience having a mentor especially as at my last school such a system was not available My mentor challenged me to actively think about my teaching practice Observations are carried out regularly and feedback given In addition the schoolwide professional learning programme offers a range of options from which our newbies can choose allowing them to develop in all areas of their teaching Meeting once a week with the SCT is very helpful as it allows new teachers to share and discuss the challenges that are bound to come up This support group style session is also useful for seeing how others handle the challenges they face and highlights that everyone s experience is going to be different These sessions cover everything from creating supportive learning environments to culturally responsive pedagogy and a whole lot more in between The second year teachers themselves are also involved in teaching with the PCT2 presents programme where second years pair up to teach the first years just as they HOWICK COLLEGE I believe that through our initiatives this year we have also had an impact on our school s culture Conversation around our school has become more uplifting and positive students are excited to get involved and take part in student led activities and I see students who feel connected and safe to be who they want to be in our school This is inspiring for me to see and I hope that we as a school are able to continue expanding this positive culture that has been created here 12 BACK Having this opportunity to be Head Boy this year came with many fascinating experiences and has taught me so much I have been lucky to meet so many new people to be involved in exciting changes here and to really see the impact of students being inspired and becoming passionate about the school Tim Cloves A s Head Girl of 2019 there have been many challenges and exciting events that I ve had the privilege of being involved in Starting at the end of last year Tim and I were tasked with organising events such as the Year 9 and 10 Inspire Week with the other school house and council leaders We also worked together during the holidays in January to set up Top Town for the 2019 Yr 9s These days that we planned together helped us to get to know each other just in time for our leadership camp At this camp we learnt valuable leadership skills and built connections with one another preparing us for the year ahead Once the school year got underway we were tasked with responsibilities such as hosting the NCEA Excellence Evening and addressing the school at our annual fullschool assembly One of the more significant things that we did was meeting with the other Head Students in the Auckland area which then narrowed down to Head Students from the nine schools within the East Auckland area Over a series of months we all worked together to create the East Auckland Schools Charity Concert which was a performance of acts from all nine different schools that took place two weeks into term three With this event we raised 2500 for the I Am Hope mental health foundation and the money has helped them to supply free counselling to 6 8 schools and around 5000 students This achievement has made us as East Auckland Head Students extremely proud of and grateful for the influence that we can have in order to help others in need This year has offered an exciting array of opportunities and challenges that have taught me how to value the time and effort that I have to put into projects such as school events and fundraisers I am so grateful for the opportunity to lead a bright and inspiring group of 24 school leaders and for all of the events that we have achieved with each other s help over the year I wish the best of luck to the Head Girl and Head Boy of next year and the years to come and I wish to thank every person who has helped Tim and me along our journey this year Catherine Thomas CONTENTS NEXT 13 YEARBOOK 2019

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LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE BACOT HOUSE BELL HOUSE B ell has had an absolutely brilliant year We have been challenged throughout this year but we have thrived as a house It has been an absolute privilege to lead Bell House this year We have both thoroughly enjoyed our experience as House leaders and we have learnt so much and grown so much as individuals It was such an honour to work alongside two of the most prestigious deans in the entire school Mr Dryden and Mrs Mitchell We would like to thank them both for being so supportive and helping us achieve the personal goals we set for the year Bacot Bacot Bacot Oi Oi Oi What a year it has been B acot started the year with two goals Goal 1 was to improve the spirit of the house by providing opportunities for the students of the house to mix and build stronger relationships with each other Goal 2 was to give greater support to our house charities St John Ambulance and SPCA through service Service provided a unique opportunity for students of the house to serve as volunteers These goals carried on from those of the previous house leaders and this was done with the focus to create a greater sense of pride among the house This year we set two major goals for the house First we wanted to get the senior students more involved with the junior students so we set up a new programme Tutor Leaders where many Yr 12 students would go interact with our Yr 9 students during Tutor time This was very successful and brought our House closer together and united us more Our second goal was to raise more awareness of mental health and continue our support for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand We had a really successful fundraiser during Mental Health Awareness Week in term 3 where we did lots of fun activities designed to support our mental health and well being We ran events and activities including comfort baking dodgeball a Kahoot and care packages to let someone else know you care about them With the help of our Council and Deans Bacot was able to revolutionise the way we help our charities and connect our students to those that we help Service enabled us to connect with the wider community by collecting newspapers and blankets for the SPCA and overseeing the collection of 183 pairs of pyjamas for Counties Manukau Jammies in June We also had our conventional fundraisers One change to this was to double the number of Bacot Bake Sales which enabled us to raise over five hundred dollars Bacot House also raised money through their very popular Cupid s Day All monies raised will go to St John Ambulance where it is used within our local community Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners This year has proven to be one of Bacot s best to date and it couldn t have been achieved without the help of our remarkable Dean Mrs Fenner and our Assistant Deans Mr Gleed who sadly left us at the end of term 2 and our current Assistant Dean Mrs Gillett We thank you guys for helping us run the events as smoothly as possible without any hitches We would also like to thank our excellent Council who have been brilliant throughout the year in helping us run our many services and fundraisers Our other big fundraiser was our ice cream week in term 1 Bell House s Ice Cream Sundae Week has always been very successful for us and this year we were fortunate enough to sell the ice cream during the Yr 9 picnic as well as lunchtimes which was a great way to boost our sales and treat everyone to some delicious ice cream Bell s House spirit throughout the year has been remarkable and we thank everyone who participated with all the inter house events and always tried their hardest to win We know this house spirit will continue to thrive in the years to come We wish all of Bell the best for their future years Continue to be the formidable house you always have been We also wish the best to Mrs Mitchell and Mr Dryden who have helped us grow so much in our leadership potential this year Highlights from the Bacot House Council Favourite part of the year was fundraising through Cupid s Day because it was great spending the day going around and giving people gifts and making them smile The highlight for the year would definitely be collecting blankets for SPCA and pyjamies for Jammies in June because it was really rewarding to be able to donate towards such worthy causes Connah Thompson and Sebastian Baars Bell House Leaders The best thing about Bacot Council was probably the Bake Sale because it was just fun It brought everyone together with many students from the house contributing baked goods and those who supported our cause by purchasing the goods The best thing about Bacot House was the house spirit shown by the Yr 9s at Top Town and all year levels at Athletics Day Inter house and Inter tutor events Well done Bacot and huge thanks to you all for a great year Taylan Boyle and Ritisha Kumar Bacot House Leaders HOWICK COLLEGE 14 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 15 YEARBOOK 2019

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LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE INGHAM HOUSE IRVINE HOUSE I 2 ngham continued this year to do great things inside the school and in the community Ingham has worked immensely hard on encouraging everyone to get involved and strive at everything they do Every Ingham event was an opportunity to come together and strengthen our whanau spirit and bring home the school s 4Cs of courtesy commitment courage and curiosity 019 has been a great year for Irvine House Purple and gold all the way When we thought about writing about the year we quickly realised that it has been a wild ride Fast yet fun with a bump or two and over before we knew it Naturally you would all be disappointed if Irvine only had a two line summary so here are some of the outstanding things Irvine has been involved in this year Encouraging participation in group events allows the students to interact with each other and build strong bonds with their peers Congratulations to our Yr 9s who kicked off the year by placing first in the Top Town event Then came athletics day where Ingham dominated the events and once again won the biggest Inter House event We started strong with our Top Town Day introducing the Yr 9s to their new school community During Athletics Day we stayed in the race slow and steady finishing third not everyone can be the hare right Then Senior Multisport catapulted us back into second place OK no first place yet but the camaraderie and team spirit built our tenacity So all this team spirit and camaraderie worked in our favour and at the Junior Multisport we came first A great achievement Well done juniors Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners We also hosted yet another hugely successful International Food Festival which highlighted the house s and the school s appreciation of diversity and teamwork The Food Festival also enabled Ingham to continue our work within the community by donating the funds raised from the Festival to the Blind Foundation We were also pleased by the response to our our other community fundraiser One Can Two Can which grew greatly from last year This year we collected over 700 cans of food in support of the Auckland City Mission Winter Appeal Overall Ingham has continued to flourish as a house that welcomes all and places emphasis on not just first place but in participation Ingham remains the house to beat Hopping along now to Easter Week eggceptional and eggciting The House Easter Egg Hunt went well and was fun We cracked it selling Easter eggs and raising money for our house charity the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust The Turbo Touch Tournament was one of the bumps in our wild ride Who would have thought that in a school of 2000 students not one would sign up We didn t but now we know Better luck next year guys Molly and I have enjoyed being your Irvine House Leaders this year We have enjoyed getting to know you all along this wild ride We encourage you to keep up your formidable Irvine spirit and jump into everything the school offers you because before you know it the journey through Howick College will come to an end Brooklyn Harrison and Holly Hannaby Ingham House Leaders We leave you with our parting lines and thank you for your support throughout the year I Impressive R Reflective V Victorious N Noteworthy E Electric I Inspiring Coby McNickle and Molly Ward Irvine House Leaders HOWICK COLLEGE 16 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 17 YEARBOOK 2019

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LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE MACDONALD HOUSE MINERVA HOUSE F W or 2019 Minerva decided to continue the legacy left by our last year s leaders focusing on donating service rather than money Another big focus for us this year was to increase student involvement and engagement To get a wider range of student involvement we continued with our last year s house leaders Ana Mckearney and Byron Hogan goal of having a minimum three hours of service for each Minerva house student whether it be volunteering at charity events participating in a school club or participating in a school sports team hat a year 2019 has been Filled to the brim with house school and fundraising events it has allowed us all to come together and grow as a house This year we were thrilled to raise around 1300 for our house charity the Ronald MacDonald Foundation through our annual fundraisers Friendship Day and MacMarket Within these fundraisers we learned to work collaboratively to plan and execute each event making sure the day was a success that flowed smoothly and was as much fun as possible for all involved Despite wanting to limit our fundraisers this year we still wanted to fundraise for our second house charity the Cancer Society with our annual Daffodil Day This year the deans Mr Hodson and Mrs Kyle were new to the Dean role of Minerva as were the student leaders Jasleen and Savanah Daffodil Day went off without a hitch a small amount of money was raised so we are still proud of what we have achieved and we can pass on our experience to the next leaders who could improve on the experience and make it more successful in raising awareness and the amount raised We have also had a large number of our students participate in the inter house competitions that have occurred throughout the year Although we have not won as many as we would have liked we were very happy to see an increase in the number of participants involved compared to previous years As well as participating in the inter house activities MacDonald House is extremely proud of all those students who have achieved high academic and sporting success We have also seen passionate leaders flourish and having a council and five committees allowed for more people to step up and develop their leadership skills A project that we are very proud of this year is the creation of a food pantry for our local community The project was implemented so that families and school students can grab a bite for free or put something into the pantry We also had hopes that this pantry would create a stronger relationship between our school and the local community We are very hopeful for this pantry to stay up for the coming years Our house has had the reputation of being lazy and we wanted to change that with our goal of increasing house spirit We wanted to have our house come together support each other more and most importantly for students to have Minerva Pride To start off we FINALLY CREATED A HOUSE CHANT As we move on from being Minerva house leaders we hope our legacy stays and hopefully next year s leaders could incorporate this specific chant in more future events Remember WE ARE WE ARE MINERVA Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners We would like to say a massive thank you to our Dean Mrs Petkovic and Assistant Dean Mr McSweeney and to all the people who participated in any house event this year We could not have done it without you and we feel extremely privileged to have been your leaders for 2019 So we shall leave you with this perception is key when it comes to leadership in which case we didn t lose the house shield we just came first at the wrong end Every person who has offered their time and service to the house has demonstrated the Minerva values and are very much appreciated We are proud of their achievements this year and wish the future leaders the very best Molly Cooper and Hamish Haitana MacDonald House Leaders HOWICK COLLEGE 18 BACK Jasleen Kaur Grewall and Savannah Konia Minerva House Leaders CONTENTS NEXT 19 YEARBOOK 2019

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LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE COUNCILS ARTS COUNCIL his year has been an adventure with the major production and many other drama productions and showcases We introduced a new competition thanks to a Y9 s enthusiasm which we are hoping to carry on for next year ACADEMIC COUNCIL T he second year of the Academic Council brought with it many different opportunities to bring great changes and support for the students With the introduction of a tutoring and homework centre an Exam Survival Guide and various assembly presentations the council has achieved its goals of increasing student understanding of NCEA and academic achievements within the school Students make most of The Homework Centre programme in future years in view of the success of the programme this year aiming on improving the logistics and getting even more students involved For each performance that went on in the theatre this year the arts council was always there giving a helping hand and opening the doors to each show Throughout the year Rashil and Maya spoke at many assemblies giving tips to students starting NCEA and making the confusing system clearer To extend this the council put together the Exam Survival Guide an online resource available on the school website for students to use in preparation for practice and end of year exams The guide includes different materials available for students that could help them methods of study advice from seniors how to effectively prepare as well as tips and tricks Council Members Aimee Daniels Yr 10 Thomas Donnell Yr 10 Yoshitha Mantripragada Yr 13 Andrea Pedro Yr 13 Jenita Seav Yr 13 Emily Speed Yr 11 Renee Tabunot Yr 11 and Jia Tee Yr 13 We had a series on Drama Productions from level 1 3 We had Hay Fever Muddy Cows Once on Chunuk Bair and The Cherry Orchard Each one of them was excellent and successful which was a great help thanks to the techies Dance Showcase had two performances this year with a matinee and evening show each being performed by our talented dance students Last year the Academic Council started the annual InterHouse Trivia Competition which the council continued this year This competition was conducted in the style of a Mathex competition with teams of five one person from each year group racing to correctly answer as many questions as possible This year was a fierce battle with Minerva House ultimately winning the competition Participants and supporters alike commented on the great atmosphere and the fun they had This year the Academic Council strove to start a before andafter school programme for all students to be tutored by fellow students or to do their homework in a quiet place This was very successful with many students attending the Tutoring and Homework Centres as well as signing up to become tutors which encouraged them to learn together promoting unity and creating an environment where it is okay to ask for help The council plans to continue this Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners T But we can t forget the major production Little Shop of Horrors This production went on for almost a whole week in term 2 but that only made it more exciting This time the staging was extremely original with scaffolding that almost touched the roof a series of moving plant heads a dentist s chair and a beautiful flower shop The arts council role was painting the walls setting up the props and front of house much of it done weeks before the production began COMMUNITY COUNCIL his year the Cultural Council consisted of three junior and seven senior members We have been working alongside groups such as the Culture Club and Pasifika Leadership group to achieve our goal This year we wanted to encourage students around us to display their talents share their culture and appreciate the diversity we have here We fulfilled our goal by organising various interactive cultural events such as a language workshop Kahoot quiz and a cultural parade along with the use of artwork such as henna and traditional patterns using chalk As a council we all agreed that this was a year where a lot more cultures have been celebrated and we hope to sustain this in the coming years The 10 council members enjoyed their time and found the cultural activities fun and interesting compared to previous years We are grateful to have been selected for this role and hope to inspire he Community Council has had a very busy and challenging yet extremely rewarding year It was such a stunning experience leading the council this year alongside our TiC Whaea Katarena helping to build on the foundations our leaders had laid before us T T the leaders for next year who will continue to grow the number of cultural groups and events we have here It has been brilliant to finally merge both our council and the Culture Club to create an environment where students walk through the gates of our school and feel proud of their identity and value the traditions that have been passed on to them by their elders At the beginning of the year we set three major overarching goals for our council The growth of community groups and clubs the unification of school and community through council led events and investing in time based initiatives which give students an opportunity to have an impact on our outer community We also had the opportunity to collaborate with a multitude of other groups within the school including Z and Leo clubs the other portfolio councils heading the Year 13 Council who organised an excellent ball as well as organising the Year Nine Picnic in term 1 We would like to thank Whaea Evelyn and Mrs Sundrum for their assistance throughout the year in planning and carrying out all of the activities above Cultural Council Leaders Isha Singh and Mackenzie Wiki 20 BACK We have organised many competitions over the years The idea of this year s competition was to design a superhero or supervillain or maybe even both There were three categories Junior Senior and Teachers There were a lot of entries from the juniors which showed a lot of talent and made the judging very difficult But we re sad to say there were no entries from the teachers maybe next time Congratulations to senior winner Maya Louw Yr 13 and junior winner Michaela Abbenes Yr 10 This year s Oscar and Extra Curricular Awards Evening was held on Thursday 24th October the theme being Enchanted Forest We would like to warmly congratulate all the winners and nominees We were privileged to be there on the night to celebrate all your hard work and success Katie Heaven and Kyle Horsefield Arts Council Leaders Rashil Nand and Maya Louw Academic Council Leaders CULTURAL COUNCIL HOWICK COLLEGE In term 1 on every Wednesday we organised for different groups soloists including the Kapa Haka group to perform pieces on the mini stage on the field It was great to showcase our school s talent in other ways rather than just in major events CONTENTS NEXT 21 Outside the school we also worked closely with the Rotary Club including their RYLA programme which we were privileged to be able to host at Howick for a day this year We also coordinated to take 10 students to the Auckland Grammar Model United Nations Assembly which was an exciting new experience for the school Our time at here undoubtedly been one we shall never forget and we are so very thankful for having had the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy to the school Best of luck to the future leaders of the council and a special thanks to everyone who helped us along our journey Ashley Hunt and Harsimran Hundal Community Council Leaders YEARBOOK 2019

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B uilding on a strong foundation set for us by the previous Pastoral Council we dedicated ourselves to building a stronger foundation where every single student felt wanted safe and not afraid to express who they are We believe each student has a right to their own identity and expression T he 2019 Student Leadership camp at Waharau Regional Park was the culmination of an intensive selection process to find our Howick College House and Council Leaders The two day training camp was a mix of leadership training strategic planning school culture review and a chance to bond as a group A highlight of the camp was the bonfire night where each student shared their ambitions fears and perceived challenges in becoming a leader for the school 2019 has proven to be a very successful year for our leaders and we thank them for their contribution and leadership and wish them all the best for their future endeavours The Pastoral Council helped supported and collaborated with a lot of the existing groups within the school such as the Big Stand Diversity Group Peer Support and Peer Mentoring while also building up the new groups such as the Cyber Community Our involvement throughout the year in events included Pink Shirt Day Diversity Week Big Stand Assemblies and all the student hosting events Initiatives we introduced included affirmation mirrors and the production of the Exam Survival Guide in collaboration with the Academic Council wouldn t have been able to get through the year We would also like to thank the teachers who helped and supported our groups and the council members We encourage you to get involved next year Overall we enjoyed growing new relationships with students in other year groups helping us make our visions come true and giving students more of a voice within the school community We would like to thank the lovely students of our council without whom we Brianna Little and Jazmine Teina Pastoral Council Leaders Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners SPORTS COUNCIL T he year 2019 has been a rollercoaster for both Heath and me We were involved in a range of activities such as the inter house competition where we ran organised the senior and junior multisport out on the astroturf as well as the field We also did turbo touch every Friday in the mini gym for our lunch time sports activity and we had numbers of students come in and out to play which was a success We also organised a dodgeball game in the gym to help out with the Throwback Thursday programme when students are not allowed to use electronic devices at interval or lunchtime and this year it was a great honour to be part of the Special Olympics and host skills football event here ey there name s Vince Vince Porkins This reporter appeared at my doorstep asking for my life story Sharon must have requested someone come over for fun or to annoy me Doesn t matter to me Here goes anyway huh Born in 1934 from Nottingham and boy was I given stuff regularly as long as it kept my gob shut My parents didn t care what I asked for as long as I survived till 18 Got whatever I wanted as long as I didn t steal it Look how well that turned out Met a guy at the age of bout 12 guy s name was Jimmy Jimmy Jackson Now Jimmy Jimmy was an evil mate on the tough side of town always able to hook you up with the good stuff as long as you did the same He was the leader of this gang called the Red Echidnas Stupid name looking back on it Couldn t really buy crack or alcohol at the age of 12 so I did other jobs At one point I got caught by the coppers after selling some good stuff if you know what I mean and also for public indecency But my parents now I just had to whine about some kid framing me and they just paid the police off Only time I really got caught was after I found myself in a three way gun fight with the Red Echidnas and this other gang called the Purple Hedgehogs and the coppers emselves Hit in the shoulder with a Colt Python and you wouldn t guess who shot me to save their skin Ol Jimmy great guy really Drug dealer gun fighter would shoot one of your own just to save their own skin Really swell guy found him dead on the sidewalk when I was 18 year after I was released from juvie Someone found a Colt Python and shot him right through the eye exact same gun I was shot with Convenient huh Didn t care what had happened to him Nanise Waqaira and Heath Galloway Sports Council Leaders 22 BACK NOW HOMELESS AND HELPLESS H As the year progressed things got a little tough as there was a lot of sporting commitments to which Heath and I were committed which made it very difficult to juggle both our role in the school and being athletes We started to slack off with our Friday lunchtimes we went off track a little bit and we also were not able to achieve our goals for this year Other than that however we all tried our absolute best to be consistent throughout the year and we had an excellent council which was definitely a highlight of this year We couldn t have done it without our hard working council members They helped with the setting up with the advertising for our sporting activities with gear and most importantly they sacrificed their lunchtimes to attend our meetings which was definitely a positive for this year HOWICK COLLEGE STUDENT WRITING LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE LEADERSHIP CAMP PASTORAL COUNCIL CONTENTS NEXT 23 really but I was still glad he got what he deserved After I got out of juvie and found Jimmy I got into relationships Met a girl sweetheart she was Married the exact same year I met her then I caught her cheating on me with another man People say I m at fault for abusing her but it was her fault that she stayed for three years in the first place Stupid mutt Another girl came round and exact same story Turns out the girls were related Police found em both strangled to death I didn t have nothing to do with it Both were stupid nough to actually trust me and then turn their backs on me Well third one came round and wouldn t you know it she was found dead by the law as well Pathetic Can t even take an anvil dropping on your ead How can you stand yourself I mean you can t really once your legs have been taken Oh but then I met Sharon Sharon Huldon Lovely girl she was Found her wandering the streets Said her man had abandoned her three years before for this random accountant Idiot for leaving such a pretty woman I thought Anyway to cut story short I pestered her daughter Carol for some small favours and pretty soon she moved out Tough luck huh Her brother Link as he calls himself he s a geezer Eventually got the hint I turned his mother against him soon took his bag and moved out pretty sure I kicked him every time I walked past Even stole some of his grub from him when he wasn t looking Not like he needed it right Anyway that s all the time I ve got mate Pack it up and get outta ere or else you re gonna get it Hey Sharon What was that all about Jamie Oulds Yr 9 YEARBOOK 2019

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LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE PAIHERE RANGATIRATANGA SIR PETER BLAKE LEADERSHIP WEEK I He aha te mea nui o t nei ao M ku e k atu he tangata he tangata he tangata What is the most important thing in the world I will tell you It is people it is people it is people n the last week of term 2 Howick College celebrated Sir Peter Blake Leadership Week During this week keynote speakers were invited to address our students in the hope that they would inspire them to challenge themselves and to believe they can reach their goals As well as recognising students who consistently display at least one of five key elements of leadership the week offers our students the opportunity to examine the many different forms successful leadership can take T n Koutou e te hunga p nui T his year has been very fruitful for our Paihere Rangatiratanga Wh nau I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to all members and wh nau of Paihere The first of our speakers was Jessica Mutch McKay TVNZ Political Editor and former Howick College student Jessica encouraged students to be courageous in the pursuit of their dreams and never accept that they cannot change their future Our second speaker was Ashleigh Ali Aziz a Hui Marae We began our year with a trip to Te Awamarihi Marae in Port Waikato where our wh nau were able to learn through a range of activities We were fortunate enough to have two local wh nau members come in and teach our students how to do traditional hangi as well as assist them to make hangi for dinner We also had a local rangatahi come in and teach our wh nau how to write spoken word poetry and we all enjoyed what they were able to achieve through this workshop Our wh nau were divided into four groups to allow opportunities for each of them to work with different members and learn about those who were outside their usual social group All these activities evidently brought the r p closer as wh nau and they were able to demonstrate that they were able to work collaboratively Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Thanks to our student leaders and assistant deans for their commitment and hard work in organising the assemblies and week long activities programme BACOT Joshua Andrews Lucas Boniface Logan Clarke Twinkle Janis Casey Mackereth Cameron Marris Jus Ranzinger Filip Salamurovic Larsson Ethan Scully Lauren Smith Kenjiah Weir Scarlet Weir Crystal Verry Jessica Mutch McKay BELL Ashleigh Ali Aziz Emma Bingham Kaitlyn Bingham Josh Black Amelia Carr Holly Groves Aditi Lal Nicole Liddington Talia Mather Mollie McHale Avina Narayan Kyah Pratt Sophia Scales Suhayl Shameer We have been offering tutoring sessions on Wednesday afternoons throughout term 2 and 3 to help our Paihere wh nau with the use of tuakana teina as the key teaching and learning approach Our tuakana senior students opt to support their teina juniors or each other with kaupapa that they need help with This approach has been beneficial for the learning and has strengthened relationships INGHAM Brayson Arai Aaron Beintken Emily Burr Lorisha Chandra Brooklyn Harrison Steven Lightfoot Micaiah Meuli Jamie Oulds Krish Patel Erika Sawyers Harry Smith Ashleigh Solomann Shelby Symons Tyla Thompson Libby Underwood Koanga Festival Contribution Our Paihere r p was approached to be the student leader body for Koanga Festival hosted at our school This was a great opportunity to show our leadership for kaupapa M ori as M ori There was much praise from the community and teachers which reinforced the level of mana that our wh nau upheld on the day while fulfilling their duties I was particularly impressed with our wh nau who stepped up some outside of their comfort zone and worked tirelessly and made us all very proud IRVINE Synanah Beamiss Anahera Courtney Juliet Curwood Naomi Dickason Callum Harold Ethan Hill Celia Kinsey Ethan McCormick Mark Moselen Rashil Nand Jessica Peterson Brooke Rayner Fesui Tagaloa Cait van Zyl MACDONALD Leila Alsabak Phoebe Ata Georgia Barnett Max Bradbury Gurjot Bhullar Molly Cooper Simran Hundal Erin Masters Blaize McCabe Briana McIntosh Hayley McKenzie Hannah Milo Ben Schoeman Tim Schoeman A successful year for our Paihere wh nau I wish you all the best in your future endeavours and encourage you all to continue to work hard take opportunities and always be proud of who you are MINERVA Dajian Brown Elijah Carr Jake Carr Mitchell Carr Sam Dawson Sophia Garofalakis Jonty Israel Maya Louw Ali Shariff Leighton Tanner Mia Taylor Sam Vaea Ben Wilson Kia kia m ia kia manawanui He waka eke noa t tou Be strong be brave be steadfast we are all in this together 24 At the end of each assembly our guest speakers helped present the Red Socks to this year s recipients A legacy of the great Sir Peter Blake the Red Socks are not only a symbol of leadership but also of having the courage and perseverance to follow your passions and turn your dreams into reality RED SOCKS RECIPIENTS Tuakana Teina HOWICK COLLEGE Kurdish refugee who came to New Zealand at the age of 8 after spending her whole life in a Pakistani refugee camp Ashleigh shared her inspiring journey as a refugee and talked about the numerous humanitarian projects she has led both within her adopted country and overseas BACK CONTENTS NEXT 25 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC ACADEMIC BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT I whether it be cuisine accessories or artwork We were given Greece and therefore chose the Greek dessert cheesecake to make Once we had chosen our product we needed to make a detailed marketing plan which included where and why we were selling it To carry out this plan we were given roles of CEO finance manager communications manager and production manager Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners n Yr 13 Business Studies this year we had the objective of creating an innovative and sustainable business in a group of 3 4 people and run it successfully to generate sales and profit I was the CEO of our Amma s Bags and worked alongside Meghan Woodfield Alicia Allan and Ashleigh Vermeulen to successfully run our business We individually made and sold reusable produce bags as packs of three to interested buyers We produced the bags ourselves using the textiles sewing room and our intervals and lunchtimes in order to achieve our goal of selling 60 packs We achieved this goal before the end of term 2 and we were all pleased with the result after putting in a lot of extra time and effort Our group had complete freedom while planning and bringing our business into reality We chose our own name logo prices packaging etc CAREERS Our business needed to know how much we were spending how much we would make and how much of our product we would need to make to achieve a profit We also needed packaging and decorations to make our cheesecakes stand out to attract customers We advertised our company throughout the school and social media while also surveying people on their likes and dislikes regarding cheesecakes helping us to identify how we could make our product the best This is just a glimpse of what Yr 13 Business entails Alongside the business activity in your group you must research your product and its competitors to develop a plan with all your marketing research and strategies and how it will affect your business You also will write a comprehensive business plan discussing all aspects of your business from finances to goals and objectives to your roles in the business to your marketing plan and everywhere in between T he Careers team had a fantastic year helping you to work out where to go from Howick College Mikayla Metcalfe Yr 13 The days before the market days were chaotic yet exciting We prepared carefully decorated and packaged our cheesecakes with ribbons boxes and chocolate to make our product appealing to the eye Yr 13 students Ritisha Kumar and Jan Fabro participated in Shadow a Leader an initiative organised by AUT s Faculty of Business Economics and Law Shadow a Leader started with a business breakfast meeting before going on to a workplace Ritisha spent the day at AJ Park who specialise in intellectual property law services Jan was with Deloitte financial consultants for industry and business Their days were interesting insightful and worthwhile Throughout this year my group and I have planned and then executed our own business called Berry Greek On June the 12th and June the 28th the Yr 12 Business classes came together to sell their products at the school market day Our business was a part of this event but before we were even able to participate in this market we had to make and follow our business plan Finally the day of the market day came We set up and watched everyone come flying to our business to buy the cheesecakes we had worked so hard to make We were rewarded not only with money but an idea of what it was like to build our own business It was intriguing stimulating and at times hard but in general it was a very enjoyable experience Learn while you earn Trades on Thursday presentations were to inform students about apprenticeship work in construction electrical hair and beauty marine and composite and a range of trades covered by The Skills Organisation Thomas Allsopp got a 20 reward from The Skills representative as he was willing to take on a task Never waste an opportunity To begin everyone every group was given their country that they needed to base their product around Calem Stewart Leaton Yr 12 Charlotte Aitken was an intern at The Edge Radio station She was out with the Road Runners wrote and presented a promotional piece about Howick College and sat in on the Edge Night Show Our usual events were well supported by you The Careers Evening held at the beginning of June was a great success Three trips to Whenuapai Air Force Base gave students an insight into Defence careers Over the year 415 students spent their lunchtimes meeting representatives from tertiary or industry providers Thanks HOWICK COLLEGE 26 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 27 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC ENGLISH At Patras we met up with Anna and Vassilis who became our guide and driver for the time we were in Greece After visiting Ancient Olympia we headed for Napflion from where we visited Epidauros and Mycenae as well as experiencing the view for the Palamidi fortress which overlooks the town before negotiating the over 900 steps back down to sea level Our knees were not happy On the way from Napflion to Athens we stopped off at Old Corinth had a look at the Corinth canal before enjoying lunch at a restaurant which overlooked an intriguing bridge which disappears under the water to allow a ship to pass through the canal CLASSICAL STUDIES T he students this year in Classical Studies are a great bunch which has created an environment of fun creative learning At the beginning of each year of course we must look at what makes the classical world so fascinating their myths We look at the family tree of the gods and look at myths that appeal to students In Yr 12 we started the year learning about social and political aspects of Athenian society in 5th century BCE It is so important that students know the importance of primary evidence so when learning about Greece s early timeline students produced their own artefacts from which we were able to glean information from giving the students the opportunity to be able to interpret primary evidence and live the life of an historian challenged to make one of the best vases out of paper cups and plates the Exekias kylix Most of them were disasters but some real gems emerged We spent a lot of the year looking at one of the most prominent figures in the ancient world Augustus Caesar Propaganda played a large part in the spread of his image and contributed to his accumulation of power and we were able to illustrate some of the more wellknown pieces After studying Cleisthenes political reforms which produced the purest form of democracy the world has seen we looked at Spartacus rebellion and enjoyed a class trip to the theatre to view the 1960s film Our last day in Greece was not an anti climax as Vassilis our bus driver took us to a large discount shopping centre where were able to spend some time before heading for the airport Anna our guide saw us on to the flight and we headed back to Doha and then on to Auckland where we arrived around 4 15am on Anzac Day The sixteen days we were away passed quickly and we saw a great deal It is to the students credit that we returned to New Zealand in good spirits and were still talking to one another They were a helpful thoughtful and co operative group I do hope that they enjoyed the trip and will return to explore Europe in more detail in the future Thanks must be extended to the Mr Ropati and the BoT other members of the SLT and the parents caregivers for giving us permission and supporting us as we planned and undertook the trip Thanks too to Travelbound and their representative Lisa Sherrard The support they provided while we were away made it easy for all of us to enjoy the trip Our last night in Greece was spent in Delphi The quiet of the town after the hustle and bustle of Athens was welcome A memory that will always remain for me is Anna teaching us how to dance a traditional Greek jig and sitting in the foyer with students playing the piano The highlight of the Yr 13 course was a day trip to the University of Auckland where we had a very tiny taste of what it s like to be a university student attending three lectures focussed luckily on what we had studied Our school asked the most questions of the lecturers which was something our teachers really appreciated Finally we analysed the Iliad written by Homer looking at the final days of the Trojan war and the at times infuriating role Achilles and the gods played Students quickly hated Achilles and recognised the true hero of the story as Diomedes Mr R Galliers In summary Classical Studies this year was a great course full of fabulous learning and was very challenging but enjoyable In Yr 13 we looked at the fantastic artefacts of Greek vases and the riveting tales they tell us We were Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners In Athens we visited the Acropolis Museum before climbing up to the see the Colosseum and the other buildings which make up the skyline of Athens We were also able to see the wonderful choreography of the Evzones as the guard in front of the Parliament Building changed and experience the wonderful shopping opportunities of the Monasteriki area of the Plaka Sadly Athens was also the place where we had the one hiccup of the trip when one student s wallet was pick pocketed Thankfully having a guide with us helped with the police formalities that had to be completed and singing together It was striking but remote site surrounded by towering mountains but within sight of the sea That people from around the Mediterranean came to consult the oracle is an indication of how highly it was regarded It did provide a very suitable conclusion to what had been a wonderful trip CLASSICAL STUDIES TRIP APRIL 2019 O From Rome we moved south where after visiting the Archaeological museum in Naples we drove to our hotel in Sorrento Not only was it something different to stay in a smaller town but the gelato and alley shopping available were top class Staying in Sorrento gave us access to Pompeii Herculaneum and the volcano Vesuvius itself We had to trek up the mountain but it was well worth it One of my highlights was seeing Aimee Harsant a volcano enthusiast to say the least explain all things volcanic to another student It was quite sobering to see how the eruption of 79AD had covered so much and killed so many people n 9 April 2019 eleven students accompanied by Ms Pedersen and myself set off on a Qatar Airways 17 hour flight to Doha the first stage of a 16 day trip to Italy and Greece Over that time they would experience life in a foreign country eat different food in Greece a lot of pork and see sites from the ancient world This was the second Classical Studies Greece and Italy tour and I hope that there will be more such trips in the future We landed in Pisa and from there went to Florence Although we only spent a few hours in the city we were able to see the statue of David and the inside of the Duomo the great cathedral which dominates the skyline of the city From Sorrento we drove across to the east coast of Italy and the port of Bari where we boarded the ferry to Patras in Greece The overnight voyage was a new experience for many of us It was probably a smoother journey than we experienced in an aeroplane as the sea was so calm We all played cards before retiring for the evening We then moved on to Rome where we were able to visit the Vatican City the Colosseum the Pantheon and the Ara Pacis as well as learning how to be a gladiator As we walked around the city we found and visited Sephora the Lego Shop and the Ferrari Store as well as being able to shop at other places HOWICK COLLEGE 28 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 29 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ACADEMIC Speech Competition Place Winners ENGLISH T o everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven a time to farewell and a time to welcome and so it has been in the English Department during 2019 we sadly farewelled Mrs Don Mr Galliers Mrs Lescher and Mr Gleed but happily welcomed Ms Morgan Mr Lauten Mrs Lauten Mrs Fensham and Mr Marais MEDIA STUDIES 2 We have one of the largest departments in the school so there is always much activity in G Block This year the highlights have included the Speech Competition Education Perfect competition having fun on World Book Day and attending the Writers Festival where our students were able to meet and question some of the finest writers including Markus Zusak whose books The Book Thief and The Messenger are studied in Yr 12 019 was a big year for Howick College Media Studies It was a year of firsts and mosts with six classes the most we ve ever had a new Media Teacher with Ms Morgan joining Mr Uy a new genre to study and our first department field trip Yr 11 First Tiva Sila centre Second Kim NevilleDowler left Third Hannah Tarlton right Year 11 Media Studies for the first time had two classes split between both teachers Music video production continued on from last year and was once again successful with the Oscar going to Jayden Morrison and Leeland Perfect s video for I Need by Wilkinson which went as far as incorporating a VEVO watermark in order to create the feel of a professional music video One of the other music videos an adaptation of an original song by Zion McLean and filmed by him Blake O Neill and Oskar McCamish was also entered into the Howick Youth Council Film Festival held at Monterey Cinemas In the next term we shifted our focus to news coverage examining how the coverage ad nauseam of the saga between Wallaby Israel Folau and Rugby Australia was influenced by the way the news media industry works Finally in term 3 we debuted our new genre study looking at the sitcom genre and how certain characteristics have helped it to become the staple of prime time television that it has been for most of the medium s history Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners No English Department can exist without the library and Ms King Mrs Ryan and Mrs Perry have continued to support and inspire readers and researchers through their book talks and class visits We thank them for their collaboration in the success of our students This year the focus in English has not only been on enjoying the enrichment that literature provides but also on developing commitment and focusing on specific academic targets teachers have offered an increasing number of options in order to accommodate student strengths and preferences and extra tutoring and assessment opportunities have been offered in period 5 on Wednesdays and during the holidays students have discovered new worlds in their literature and film studies and have been challenged to expand their own realities and possibilities to discover the truth in the words of Marcus Zusak Maybe everyone can live beyond what they re capable of Yr 10 First Amber Vodanovich left Second Ridhi Singh centre Third Lucy Gibson right With apologies to Ecclesiastes Like Yr 11 Yr 12 Media Studies also expanded into two classes and built on the changes made in the previous year We studied Reality Television as our genre and examined how it sprang from the documentary genre and how the genre s massive popularity despite widespread criticism is influenced by the television industry and by the needs and desires of the television audience As part this study not only did we watch a range of programmes ranging from Driving School to Survivor but also analysed ethical issues within the genre such as its emphasis on entertainment and skewed presentation of reality Yr 9 First Adam Walters centre Second Josh Radford right Third Carys Limm left In Yr 12 production we kept the non fiction focus once again and created short documentaries and mockumentary ranging from mockumentaries about incompetent detectives Scott Fatherley Anthony Maxwell and Mason Trevarthen Spongebob Jacob Abbenes and Chao Qi Nhin and ghosts Justus So e Coel Hogan and Luke Saxer Tidswell to documentaries covering issues such as body image Shulamite Lin Aisha Khan Kathy Mei Tui Jones and Tyla Sim and the environment Nicole Amundsen Scott Anthony and Mason s film was even entered into the Howick Youth Council Film Festival Joanne Malan Yr 12 created a striking visual response to the poem Medusa by Carol Ann Duffy HOWICK COLLEGE 30 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 31 Year 13 Media Studies continued the previous years focus on Hollywood and the superhero genre As we have traditionally done Yr 13s were the first to go with production making short films of any genre of their choice Highlights for this included Examzilla King of Pain Maya Louw s ode to the Japanese kaiju film genre clearly paying attention to Mr Uy s rants during scholarship Red Rum a murder mystery by Antonia Van Den Berg Sam Lilley and Annika Maritz film noir with The Drop Off by Caleb Brown Jackson Heydon and Katie Smith and horror films such as The Girl With the Black Eyes by Brayson Arai Kristen Flesher and Grace Lazaro and Unseen Real by Storm Antheunisse Kodee Grubjesic and Sydney Hill Right after production we looked at how the American film industry works and looked at how this has affected society since its inception in the 1900s As part of this unit we also had our first Media Studies field trip to Wellington where we visited Weta Workshop to learn more about not only special effects but also New Zealand s place within the wider film industry In term 3 we analysed the historical relationship between the superhero genre and its fans looking at how growing with its fans turned it from a genre only seen in cheap comic books to the multibillion dollar cash cow that it is today As part of this study we also analysed James Mangold s Logan the final film in the Wolverine film series that comments on America in the Donald Trump era Overall it was a great year for the Media Studies department We are excited for the coming year especially as we have Junior Media Studies to debut at school for the first time Mr B Uy Year 11 12 East Auckland Youth Film Festival Entrants From Left Oskar McCamish Blake O Neill Zion McLean Scott Fatherley Mason Trevarthen Anthony Maxwell YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC EXPRESSIVE ARTS PERFORMING ARTS DANCE L numerous dance students do exceptionally well outside the school imitless this was the theme for this year s remarkable dance showcase It was and is what we want all students to strive for to believe that they can be Limitless To name a few Danielle Taylor won several scholarships this year including being awarded 40 000 to attend a four year course at AMDA College and Conservatory of Performing Arts in either Los Angeles or New York She also received a PACANZ nomination and performed with Momentum 2019 saw the introduction of many new opportunities to dance here at school with the addition of co curricular groups including Junior Jazz Senior Jazz Junior Contemporary Senior Contemporary Hip Hop and the Limitless Group Many students took the opportunity to join these groups and they were a fabulous addition to Showcase Javan Lemalu Hana Sotutu and Samantha Bryant all went to the Hip Hop International competition held in Arizona Brooke Scully received a scholarship to take a Master Class with Transit Dance a PACANZ nomination and performed with Momentum Dance Showcase was bigger than ever this year with over 110 dancers performing and was held on a Saturday enabling us to hold both a matinee and an evening show Limitless was the title piece for Dance Showcase which included an original song written and performed live by Hannah Milo This same piece was then selected to be performed at the East Auckland Schools Charity Concert Samuel Dawson received a scholarship to attend the Brent Street Performing Arts Centre Summer Intensive Workshop in Sydney and performed with Momentum 2019 saw the Dance students have the opportunity to go to the superb live performance of Grand Finale held at Aotea Theatre as well as having the New Zealand Dance Company come and perform Matariki for Tamariki and The Royal Family come and perform some brilliant hip hop sets These performances were inspiring entertaining and a fabulous opportunity for the students to see a wide variety of dance genres and styles Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported us throughout the year We are looking forward to next year Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners YouDance festival is always a highlight for the dance students and this year was no exception The Level 3s performed Body in Brackets choreographed by exHowick College student Kaliyah Lima and the Level 2s performed Christchurch Earthquake which was the students own choreography These brilliant pieces were very well received and the students truly did themselves proud This was yet another year where I was amazed by the talent of our students Not only was the showcase outstanding where all the dancers performed incredibly well for their friends and family but we also had Life is better with dance Mrs Thomas and Ms Atkinson YouDance Festival Level 2 Dance Group HOWICK COLLEGE Level 3 Dance Group 32 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 33 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC DRAMA Meagan Fowler Lily Moore Abby Ferguson Robert Limm Josh Black SGCNZ Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival 2019 Little Shop of Horrors I Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners T t was a smash hit on Broadway a cult movie in the 80 s and this year it was our turn to tread the boards with our major school production of Little Shop of Horrors where Audrey II a magnificent but diabolical man eating plant from outer space took over the stage devouring everyone in its path Based on the book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken this tuneful and hilarious production also had a serious message warning audiences of the perils faced when we feed our desires for fame and fortune at the cost of our basic humanity his year the SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival South and East Auckland Regional Competition was hosted by Botany Downs Secondary College All schools in the region were invited to take part in the annual festival that celebrates the work of William Shakespeare Josh Black Robert Limm Lily Moore Meagan Fowler and Abbey Ferguson entered the 15 minute section with an adaptation of Hamlet directed by Head of Drama Mrs Jilly Dryden The group of Yr 11 and 12 students explored the age old themes of madness revenge and human relationships particularly the impact Hamlet has on his beloved Ophelia They showed great commitment and despite being up against some very talented and experienced teams were thrilled to be announced winners of the regional competition The journey was an inspiring one bringing together a community of staff and students from within the Performing Arts and Technology Departments to create a truly funny and well crafted production and in the process fostering new friendships and enabling the development of key skills such as resilience collegiality perseverance and creativity The group then prepared to take their piece to the National Festival in Wellington held over Queen s Birthday Weekend This 5 day intensive programme of workshops and rehearsals culminated in public performances on the 2nd and 3rd of June where they competed against schools from around the country bringing home the Morrison s Trust Award for Outstanding Music Song It was also rewarding to witness the great talent of our students and to see promising young actors like Jenna Feldtman Yr 10 and Maya Louw Yr 13 who played two of the key protagonists crazy Dr Orin and grumpy florist shop owner Mushnik bring such grace and gusto to their debut roles To all involved and to all who supported this show thank you Whilst Robert Limm was unable to attend the 2019 National Shakespeare School s Production NSSP he was shortlisted to participate in this wonderful event over the October Holidays where he would have performed with their Henry V cast This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and we congratulate him on achieving such recognition HOWICK COLLEGE 34 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 35 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC MUSIC The KBB Music Festival 2 In the same month the Jazz Band and String Group participated in the KBB Music Festival along with 50 other schools Because of their considerable efforts and commitment to the Jazz Band the members brought home a bronze award and great feedback from the adjudicators This experience gave the musicians a chance to watch others perform as well as to learn from and enjoy their fellow musicians 019 has offered the Howick College Music Department many exciting events that gave them valuable opportunities to grow as musicians and to present their talent not only within the school but also to the public eye Experiences like these have allowed them to share and display their passion for music Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners The Department played a major role in this year s school production The Little Shop of Horrors Forming a production band with nine talented musicians afforded an opportunity to showcase their talents and enhance their performances They have contributed their time and skills throughout the entire season bringing beautiful and exciting music to the production After more than a month both the Jazz Band and String Group drove to the Lower Northland region for the annual music tour Both ensemble groups along with a couple of soloists performed over three days in three different schools across the region two primary schools and a secondary school which provided a contrast in their audience This three day experience with their peers allowed them to get to know and support each other more and to showcase their development as musicians In June the Jazz Band InVoices Choir and String Group were offered the opportunity to perform in the event Classics at Twelve held at the Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre This allowed the musicians to enhance their stage skills and display the wonderful pieces they have been working on throughout the first term Not only did this experience bring fun to the musicians it also put a smile on the faces of their audience In October the Jazz Band String Group InVoices Choir and other soloists and duets once again performed at the annual end of year music concert where they showcased their musical talent and enhanced performance skills to family and friends One of the most important events of the Music Department is presenting the students musical talents to their families as a grateful gesture for their hard work and commitment This event was not only to perform for fun it was also to bid farewell to the Yr 13s and others who will no longer be at Howick College The String Group also participated at Chamber Music Competition in the same month Along with other schools in the event the talented members of the String Group presented a few numbers of classical music and displayed their musical skills as a smaller group After almost three weeks the Jazz Band returned to the Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre to perform in the event Big Bands Out East where four other schools across East Auckland showcased all their fun pieces of music The opportunity to join other big bands was an uplifting experience for the growing musicians which enhanced their confidence to entertain the public Overall the Music Department strove hard and prospered throughout the year As part of the Music Department I am grateful to have worked with such kind and talented individuals Every event was just as important as the previous because they strengthened and enhanced our performance in ensembles and as individuals Our school acknowledges the inspiring musical talents of each student and I strongly encourage all students with a passion for music to share and influence others and to persist in what they love doing most Music In August the Music Department was offered another opportunity to present the Jazz Band String Group InVoices Choir and two other soloists to the Pakuranga Park Village This experience gave all groups of the Department a chance to watch and support their peers as well as to entertain our elderly and enjoy their time on stage HOWICK COLLEGE Pakuranga Park Village Concert Ivy San Jose Yr 12 38 BACK Performance Nights CONTENTS Uxbridge Concert NEXT 39 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC PAINTING PHOTOGRAPHY 13PAI Ruby Zhao 13PAI Jemima Cortez Mary Piggin Yr 13 Kaede Miyata Yr 12 Victoria Hardey Yr 13 Amy Davidson Yr 12 Emily Burr Yr 12 13PAI Top Wang Luann Pretorius Yr 12 STUDENT WRITING Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners IS DIETING A WEIGH OF LIFE P 13PAI Liv Peterson 13PAI Patrich Tolentino According to an article on livestrong com and BMC Nutrition an estimated 45 million people in the United States alone go on a diet at least once each year and 50 of women are on a diet at any given time And 95 of the time they fail and most of us gain all the weight back So why do we keep doing it rotein protein and more PROTEIN This is what my current diet consists of every day five meals a day Nearly two weeks ago I started on a diet to lose a little body fat leading up to my big aerobics competition in Phoenix Arizona Over a six week period I shall have a restricted daily intake of calories based on my level of activity and how much fat I want to lose And to top it all off I m training six days a week The diet came about because I wanted to feel lighter and faster on stage and honestly just get through my routine a little more easily And there is also the wonderful sideeffect of looking and feeling fab afterwards But going on this diet made me think about whether other people are doing the same thing and could I do this or any other diet long term 13PAI Kristin Howie And the answer is unsurprisingly a big fat NO I could not live on a diet forever because I don t have the willpower to sustain it for so long I m sure many other people would feel the same And what about all the cheesecakes tacos burgers ice cream and chocolate I would miss out on if I were on a diet Would life be worth living Google has two definitions of a diet one a noun and one a verb The verb definition states that a diet is when you restrict yourself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight whereas the noun definition states that a diet is the food that a person animal or community habitually eats The same word but two completely definitions And I know for me personally which one sounds more appealing There are so many diets available these days keto paleo vegan vegetarian high protein low carb and as you could imagine the list goes on and on But in my unqualified opinion all of these fad diets that change depending on what s trendy or in at the moment are totally unsustainable and unrealistic That is if you want to be healthy for the rest of your life All of these 13PAI Jordan Connal HOWICK COLLEGE 44 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 45 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC A lot of you might be thinking well this person has a lot to say about eating healthily when she is on a diet herself What a hypocrite I know But as an elite athlete I have just been put on a regimented plan for performance rather than a normal healthy lifestyle And once my competition is over I will slowly ease my way back into eating normal food So if you aren t dieting for performance purposes I would rethink the kinds and amounts of foods you are eating diets remove certain types of food groups that are available to eat And perhaps there is just a common misunderstanding or people just aren t educated but you need to be able to eat everything to get the right quantity of nutrients for your body Removing or restricting a particular type of food denies your body those nutrients and if you re anything like me you will just want it even more So you might ask what do I do if I want to lose weight but can t stick to it My answer is JUST EAT HEALTHILY Eat a wide variety of foods vegetables fruit nuts meat dairy pulses and even some junk food from time to time Because if you allow yourself to have everything you want you will never crave anything and it won t be a diet anymore because it will be easy to stick to Try to think of food as your friends there are some you will spend more time with than others but it s up to you to decide which friends they are Of course portion size and exercise is a factor when wanting to lose weight But losing the guilty feeling when you have a slice of bread or a biscuit with your tea is the best way to keep it sustainable and really enjoy and appreciate everything you are eating we swam out a bit further than we should ve stayed longer than we should ve and when that final wave came crashing down on us and everything went black I no longer felt so free We thrashed we kicked we clawed our way to the surface but it was too late The hand that once grasped on to her life had let go She disappeared just like sand My Isabella A clap of thunder in the distance disturbs me from my thoughts and my consciousness is immediately brought back to the present I stand up brushing the sand off my So to recap it all decide whether you are wanting to lose weight or just maintain a healthy lifestyle in general and include everything in your diet so that nothing is off limits Make sure to balance this with appropriate portion sizes so it gives you the amount of energy you need to exercise and carry out the day to day activities in your life And don t be hard on yourself Make eating and exercising fun and exciting and not a chore and it will be able to fit into your lifestyle for the rest of your life Remember everybody s journey is different but I hope this leads you on to a happier and healthier path Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners night I wander to the beach A photograph as if it were an ancient artefact with its yellowed tinge and torn edges It reveals a beach at sunset emanating rays of golden honey and the clouds tinted peach a small figure crouched at the fringe of the shoreline pointing at the horizon My eyes glaze over the image as I let the nostalgia seep in into my blood The memories come rushing back The sounds of waves caress my ears as they lap on the shore over and over Like a record player on repeat I watch and I listen Sand as dry as hay scrapes my skin with each move I make My hand takes a fistful holding on to it as if it would disappear if I dared to let go Because everything disappears In some way in its own time We all do That fateful day I think I remember now The sun was shining ever so brightly I remember how it felt across my skin warm and luxurious My toes sank into the sand with each bound and leap I took I ran and ran the waves clapping enthusiastically as if to cheer me on The very beach I find myself sitting on most nights only in this memory I wasn t alone I never used to be because I had her The small crouching figure in my photograph Something nags at me the sky I look up and by instinct I whisper What is it I don t know what response I expect to hear when asking that but I notice a star gleam in the distance and somehow that feels enough The black and blue hues of the midnight sky stain my skin and I realise how late it is I ll stay just a moment longer Until I remember Something sharp digs into my skin through the flimsy cotton of my shorts My grasp on the sand loosens and I observe as it slips between my fingers the wind blowing it away like cigarette smoke HOWICK COLLEGE With a new determination she played the note but this time it was different The soft tempo of the key echoed around her Dad s house empty from selling the furniture that he would no longer need As the melody of the key Each chance we could get we would sneak out to the beach at night just the two of us We thrived on the adrenaline that coursed through our veins knowing we were doing something wrong but we did it anyway I remember how fresh the water felt that evening The waves were ferocious and thrashed us about relentlessly but we didn t care because we were so happy at that moment we felt so free The air filled with our laughter as we swam and splashed and played Each second spent we soaked it up experiencing it as fully as we could as if it were the last time we d see each other the last time we d get this opportunity But that evening I reach into my pocket fiddling the papery edges of what feels like a photograph before pulling it out My fingers trembling in the chilling ocean breeze they unfold the paper slowly carefully a task I do each 46 BACK Kirstie Scotson Yr 12 She sat at the beaten up piano her fingers gliding absentmindedly across the keys her face illuminated by the soft flickering of a candle that was about to go out She d been playing the same key for hours now the rest of the melody had not yet come to her She couldn t stay there forever she knew that but she had to finish this song She had to For him She played the chord once again the same one that she heard in her sleep every night the same one that was stuck in her throat suffocating her like a scream that wondered if it should or not She hadn t cried for her father in weeks but the numbness her unwillingness to feel still remained Everyone told her that this was normal to be expected It was hard right now but it would be okay she would be okay they said They said this but she saw the worried glances from the corner of her eye she felt the embraces that lasted a few seconds too long She knew that the hands on her back were there for comfort but they suffocated her She didn t want to feel this way she wanted to find comfort in their words but she knew in order to do that she needed to finish the song She knew how to do it but there was this fear inside of her that when she did she would lose her semblance of being okay and be forced to recognise the pain that she knew was coming Although she felt this she knew that she owed it to her Dad to try MY ISABELLA go to the beach sometimes Not with friends not on days when the weather is clear and shining Most nights I let myself wander my feet carrying me away across the sand and into the water Sometimes I sit and for hours with nothing but my thoughts I don t know why I m here right now but the melancholy I am filled with is familiar She wants me here I feel it as if she is somewhere calling my name But along with the sand my thoughts wash away into the never ending sea I turn around and leave the beach for the very last time PIANO Sarah Kennedy Yr 12 I legs and make my way into the water until I m knee deep The water is ice cold and threatening as if to intimidate me The photograph makes a satisfying splash after I let it slip between my fingers and I watch as it reluctantly drifts away to sea CONTENTS NEXT reached her ears she felt it She felt it in her heart in her soul As the crescendo reached its peak it was as if something shattered inside her She felt the dam break and then she did The chords flowed out of her like tears and she knew she d found it Even though she d lost something irreplaceable she d found something almost as meaningful her voice Although there were no promises of what the next few months would bring she had the promise of her music and she would never let it escape her again She arrived the next day at a hall cloaked in black The piano sat at the front of the stained glass room waiting for her She was nervous but it felt right Her song was the embodiment of everything that her father meant to her and today she would play it for him She didn t see it as one last goodbye but more of an I love you I ll see you soon She began to play and as she did she was filled with peace This was right Her mind was filled with nothing yet everything and she knew that she had made him proud She discovered something inside herself something that had been there all along and that was what had allowed her to finish the song She knew that now She didn t need to know all the keys right now as long as she had her music and in turn her father As she played she felt as if no one else was in the room except she and her music She finished the song with one final note which seemed to linger in the air and as the note faded away her tears dried Ariel Sanders Yr 12 47 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC INNOVATION STREAM DUKE OF EDINBURGH HILLARY AWARD T he Silver Award started with sunny weather and a camp at Whatipu beach walking to Karekare falls and back We also tested our knot tying skills in the annual raft race at Cockle Bay Beach Tongariro loomed as the next mission as we tackled the Crossing and Northern Circuit for 43km putting our navigation and self management skills to the test Five rock climbing sessions at Extreme Edge rounded off an exciting year T his year we marked our third year in the Innovation Stream and expanded the programme to include Yrs 9 11 Students are challenged to learn in integrated and authentic ways which develops their potential in character citizenship communication collaboration creativity and critical thinking These are some snippets of the learning students undertook this year to strive to become learners who can make a difference look to the future find and solve problems imagine design and create take responsible risks are change leaders collaborate with shared purpose critique and evaluate communicate effectively innovate and disrupt meaningfully use exponential technologies The Bronze Award headed to Goat Island and Omaha beach to experience snorkelling and surf survival In May we tramped in the Hunuas at Upper Mangatawhiri Dam learning bivy building skills navigation and camp craft A high ropes course at Waharau as well as a day trip to Tree Adventures in the Woodhill Forest challenged these students who triumphed over a fear of heights The year was rounded off by completing our end ofyear tramp with a sunrise mission to the top of the Pinnacles in the Kauaeranga Valley In Yr 11 the students visited the Chelsea Sugar Factory to find out about food technology chemistry and future foods Other highlights of the programme included physics experiments and using the Sphero robots Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners In Yr 9 and Yr 10 students learn in new ways in Problem Solving Science and Mathematics Future Studies Science and English Creative Design English and Social Studies Community Action Social Studies and Statistics Students design wearable art rockets future foods laboratory safety videos 3D printed structures and more HOWICK COLLEGE 52 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 53 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners T In term 2 we hosted a delegation of 47 Brazilian principals and education professionals from the UNESCO Associated Schools Network ASPnet for a day showcasing the school and the New Zealand curriculum Howick College offers international students a unique pathway to tertiary study in conjunction with Massey University and has been selected as a preferred school for Brazilian students who wish to study in New Zealand his year the International Department welcomed Mrs Cara Marris to our team as Homestay Co ordinator Cara has been responsible for organising many social events and trips for the students this year as well as the Principal s morning teas She has a wealth of experience to bring to our team as a long standing and respected Homestay mum The International Department also farewelled our longtime International Dean Mrs Kathy Parker who retired officially at the end of Term 1 Kathy has been replaced this year by Ms Stephanie Layec who is familiar to many of our students in her position of HoD Language Support Those students looking for some adventure participated in OED trips at various times They have learned many new skills and seen some beautiful but remote parts of New Zealand Highlights were kayaking in term 1 the High Ropes course in term 2 and the Lake Waikaremoana tramp in August where they were treated to a blanket of snow when they woke up on the last day The Vietnam Project was an initiative by a small group of International Students who were looking for a worthy cause to back They organised a collection of stationery items that are to be sent to schools in Vietnam where the students do not have access to basic stationery such as books pens and other items Once financial backing has been confirmed the boxes of donated goods will be sent to needy schools in Vietnam We have enjoyed the company of more than 100 International Students at any one time throughout 2019 from a variety of countries These include China Japan Vietnam and South Korea as well as our half year students from Brazil Chile Germany Italy and Denmark A special International OED trip to Mount Tongariro was organised during the September exams with Mr Wright for those students not sitting NCEA The group of 20 students completed part of the Tongariro Crossing went mountain biking in Taupo and had a Maori cultural experience in Rotorua This trip was a highlight of their time here and we would like to thank Mr Wright for his enthusiasm in showing our visiting students some of the special places New Zealand is famous for International students have had several opportunities to participate in organised trips this year One of the favourite trips was to Auckland Zoo where the students learned about how New Zealand native species have evolved and what makes them so special Another trip was to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton s Aquarium This was a selfguided visit and students enjoyed seeing the penguins being fed by staff and the travellator to see the fish and sharks swimming overhead and around them Term 3 saw a visit to Asylum Paintball for some target practice In addition to the full time students we have again hosted a number of short stay groups predominantly from China as well as Japan for up to two weeks at a time This is a great way to introduce the students to New Zealand culture and the educational system Some of these students will return here as full time students in future years HOWICK COLLEGE We had several groups of International students participate in the annual International Food Festival creating some of their favourite dishes from home 54 BACK One of our Japanese students Ami Sobue was selected to be part of the school 1st XI Girls Football Team that played in the Maurice Hulme Tournament in Rotorua during Winter Tournament Week in September Ami was named the team s MVP for one game and scored two goals for the team during the week A great achievement Year 13 student Nini Xu has been a dedicated member of school music groups over the past few years and this year she was involved with the major school production Little Shop of Horrors The International Department Pizza Farewells for students who are coming to the end of their time here are legendary The leaving students are encouraged to invite a teacher who has meant a lot to them during their time at school This has been appreciated by several teachers who have heard a student explain how they have made a positive impact on their experience at Howick College The students then share a pizza lunch with their buddies who helped them settle into school at the very start of their stay It can be quite an emotional time as the end of their time here becomes a reality farewelling their new friends Our thanks to the whole school community who have made our International students feel welcome in their classes and activities and helped the students to achieve their goals We are also fortunate to have an excellent group of local students who assist new students as International Ambassadors buddies Thanks to our wonderful homestay families many of whom go far above and beyond what is requested of them in making their students feel that they are a part of their families We look forward to sharing more new experiences in 2020 Mrs Valerie Thomas CONTENTS NEXT 55 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC LANGUAGES MAORI STUDIES ESOL Language Support O ur HoD Mrs Layec became as well the Acting International dean following the retirement of Mrs Parker This year our numbers were healthy We had the usual short term groups from Japan and China which are always welcome to our department The juniors had a trip to Motat which was digitally focused the students made radio controlled cars and just as well because the day was both cold and very wet but no less enjoyable for that Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners In term 3 the Yrs 12 and 13 had a trip deferred because of the teachers strike to the Auckland Maritime Museum where students learned something of navigation Polynesian and European sailing ships and perhaps reflected on the fact that in this country we are all boat people or the aeronautical equivalent Unfortunately the waka experience on the harbour part of the original plan was not available because of the weather Not to be left out Yr 11 spent a day enjoying the hospitality of the Edgewater College Marae where they learned about Maori art song traditions poi and ti rakau sticks Talking about Maori culture later a Korean staff member opined that both it and Korean culture had strong similarities Te Reo M ori Tau 11 13 I t nei tau i eke ng konga nei ki ng taumata ki roto i ng mahi whakaako o ng konga ng teina o Oneroa Cockle Bay Koia nei t tahi o ng kaupapa whakahirahira o t nei tau ki roto i te komanga M ori hei whakaakongia i te reo M ori ki ng teina o te h pori FRENCH B onjour We are senior students who have taken French since Yr 9 We believe that taking a language such as French is an intriguing experience which opens up many doors for the future As we would both like to pursue careers which may involve our travelling around the world our knowledge of French can aid us significantly whether it be roaming through the streets of Paris or speaking to the locals in New Caledonia I whakawehea e au i ng konga ki roto i ng r p 2 3 o ng konga K tahi r tou i whakaako i ng teina m ng haora e rua ia wiki ki roto i ng wahanga 2 me te 3 his year our Senior M ori students stepped up and became the tuakana to our neighbouring teina school Cockle Bay Our senior Te Reo M ori classes were divided into pairs or groups of 3 and were allocated a teaching class in term 2 and 3 where our students were able to teach kaupapa M ori Our Kapa Haka group also made connections with Cockle Bay as we worked collaboratively to prepare and welcome p whiri the schools within the wider community for the Koanga festival that Howick College and Cockle Bay hosted in term 3 Ka haere hoki t m tou r p kapa haka ki te taha o ng teina o Cockle Bay hei awhina me te p whiri kia hei ai t tou hei t k tahi m te p whiri o te taurima Koanga E aku konga nei ng mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa m a koutou mahi rangatira m t nei kaupapa Kia kaha tonu ki te whai atu i ng tikanga me te reo t tou tupuna Karawhiua Thank you to Mademoiselle Sparrow for a fantastic year We will miss you a lot T This has been a highlight for our Senior M ori students as this opportunity allowed them to teach M ori something they are very passionate about This also allowed us to build positive working relationships within our community I k nei ka kite atu i te m iatanga o ng konga n t m tou akomanga e whakapau kaha ana ki te whakaako tamariki me te mahi tahi me r tou m tauranga Learning another language opens your mind to other cultures and is scientifically proven to increase your mental dexterity We have thoroughly enjoyed taking French over the years as it is truly rewarding to have a full on conversation with a native French speaker Te Reo M ori Senior Class Ng mihi mahana Yoshitha Mantripragada Yr 13 and Mia Taylor Yr 12 HOWICK COLLEGE 56 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 57 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC LIBRARY T AUCKLAND READERS CUP COMPETITION his year for the first time our school library took part in the Auckland Readers Cup This is a competition between teams of Yr 9 students from currently 12 schools across our region Five students were selected and trained by Mr and Mrs Lauten They had to read six novels selected by the competition organisers and be prepared to answer very specific questions about each of the books We travelled to Alfriston College in June for the finals of this competition As first time entrants we placed fifth The results were closed we scored 52 points while the winners scored 57 S their commitment to reading As ever we continue to promote literacy the ability to read and comprehend what is read as it is fundamental to academic success Encouraging our students to read regularly for pleasure is an on going mission Our top readers in 2018 were Aaron Beintkin Amelia Carr Kendra Cornell Harleen Dhillon Chanel EgenDowling Meagan Fowler Milo Golledge Heavenley Greenwood Emma Hardaker Siddhu Japnam Joanna Kim Sarah Marais Wisda Muthyala Dashaan Olive Simran Singh Charlie Thompson Ella West Megan Wilkes and Lizzie van Heerden Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners The Howick College team this year consisted of Carys Limm Lily Fletcher Zoe Sanders Ben Kennedy and Freya Dibben We are looking forward to seeing how well our school could do in this competition next year Early in term 3 we accompanied 55 students to the Auckland Writers Festival This is an annual trip which allows students to hear from the authors who write for them A highlight of the festival this year was hearing from Markus Zusak The Book Thief The Messenger whose talk about his childhood was an exposition of how you can use your everyday experiences as source material for your writing We also heard from Akala the founder of the Hip Hop Shakespeare Company He got the audience to chant Shakespearian sonnets to a hip hop beat Sally Gardner Carnegie Medal winner for Maggot Moon gave an hilarious talk about being dyslexic and succeeding at learning to read despite the best efforts of her teachers NZ writer Eileen Merriman Pieces of You and Catch me when you fall spoke about how her writing is respite from her day job as a consultant haematologist Renee Watson a writer and activist explained her belief that writing can create change in the world When we arrived we were seated in our teams and the questions were on a screen and we had around thirty We rely heavily on the work of our student librarians and at the end of this year we will once again have to farewell some who have been helping us in the library for several years Their efforts enthusiasm and reliability will be very much missed We thank our student librarians each year with a morning tea in term four that is mostly ice cream A t that time of day when the world turns away from the sun When the light of flat screen tvs and LED lights flood homes gas hearths begin their silent dance in brightly lit lounges Below the suburban red and black tile roofs manicured lawns begin to fade Burgundy yellow and brown leaves begin to polka dot the green carpet Agapanthus changes to Karaka hedges to Mahoe lavender to Puriri and the soft velvet touch of lamb s ear becomes the stab of hook grass The evening begins its descent into night The final glimpses of light disappear behind painted fences and a thousand leaves high above Stephanie Cary Kendra Cornell Shianne Fenn Sarah Marais Wisda Muthyala Shretha Nair Hope Takle Smith Ericca Tuimaseve and Megan Wilkes Year 11 Meagan Fowler Siying Huang Sukhleen Kaur and Jasmine Wongwattana Year 12 Joanna Cao Katia Kennedy Avina Narayan Ananya Sood and Leandra Williams Life is slower down here Tangles of blackberry guard the bush track allowing not a grain of light on to the choking vines and oval pods hidden in their barbed complex A haze lies over the damp bush track where mosquitoes congregate and swarm in the dulled stillness of tunnel vision Stormwater gurgles below in a creek that cuts deep through the surroundings while a solitary Tui sings in the safety of the sunlit canopy above Tangles of mangemange engulf fallen logs and branches in this present dusky stillness The leaf litter is a brown musty mat a catacomb flecked by gold and green The grey and white torsos of trees are accommodating hosts to the fantail that flits and the claws that cut and teeth that gnash Year 13 Aimee Harsant Katie Heaven and Eve Tyler As ever I wish to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of our library support staff our librarian Mrs Ryan and our library resources manager Mrs Perry They remain committed to ensuring that the best resources and the highest levels of support are available to all our students We are very fortunate to have them working here The library will soon be used by senior students studying for their school exams The end of the school year is fast approaching and most students are starting to think about preparing for NCEA I hope you all have a great holiday We look forward to welcoming you back to the library in 2020 Make sure you spend some of your holiday time reading it is good for you As we did last December this December we shall once again celebrate our most prolific junior readers Our top borrowers will be invited to lunch and congratulated on Freya Dibben Yr 9 AT THAT TIME OF DAY Year 10 This year our displays have also included one for the school ball Secret Soiree one for Geography and one for Maori Language Week and then we will prepare for Halloween We are nothing if not eclectic seconds to write down the answer then hand the paper in for marking It was extremely competitive but fun too and we felt a rush when we knew the answers It made me feel proud when I was able to answer a tough question It would be a good idea to organise this kind of competition at our school where different junior classes could challenge each other Students would definitely have fun while also getting a chance to extend their reading A bit of friendly competition would be a great experience for many students including me I am looking forward to entering this competition again next year STUDENT WRITING Our librarians for 2019 Our library displays help us to promote the wonderful books that may be hiding on our shelves Currently our display is about music but students arrived back at the start of this term to find the outline of a dead body on the floor of the library A collection of books related to crime accompanied the outline HOWICK COLLEGE ix students from my class were selected to do a reading competition in which we were given five books to read We spread the books around the team and each tried to read as many as we could The more familiar we became with the book the better our end result was going be or so we thought After reading as many books as we could we set up a document and tried to list as many details as we could remember and we quizzed each other on the books We travelled to Alfriston College where the competition was being held We were all quite nervous as we were competing for the first time and had no idea how it was going to turn out bone branches whistling a hymn Below these giants troops of ginger stand in the shade marching until the ground concedes to the crags of sheer sandstone cliffs Waves smear over mounds of white sun bleached cockle shells and throngs of polished rubber tyres The final pieces of light trickle away to the white tips of the waves and then vanish Even the Tui is left forgotten in darkness The glow of tvs and LED lights burn brighter and stream from frost licked windows When the glow of sunny backdoor lights flick on gas hearths dance salsa in flashes of flaring red Twinkling a strip of fairy light homes now dot the crinkly tops of the hills At their feet the bushy dell is left obscure in dimness Perhaps though the darkest place of all is a wood and wire box Stowed away in the fronds and layers of hook grass It holds a metal trap jaws poised Along its rough grain roof are seven vivid tally marks inscribed in permanent marker At this time of day that the world turns away from the sun Light hugs close in suburban homes Darkness inundates the bush track Ethan McCormick Yr 12 Pohutukawa lie dead ahead down the trail as a salvo of eastern breeze gushes through elder trunks their bare Ms Sharon King Library Manager 58 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 59 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC SCIENCE MATHEMATICS 2 019 has been another exciting and eventful year for the Mathematics department celebrating successes and challenges together Some of our highlights this year out the different playing areas They also raced each other around the field several times in order to find who had the highest probability of winning ICAS This year because of the very good term 1 Algebra results for 10MATZ we trialled Level 1 NCEA standards with them The results were highly successful and the students really enjoyed challenging themselves Yr 9 Joshua Andrews Judd Sahil Bhatti participation Na Young Ko Manveer Singh Saini May Thazin credit Yr 10 Benjamin Parnell Tejas Samant credit award SCIENCE OVERVIEW T he Science Department enjoyed stable staffing for the beginning of 2019 and the largest number of science classes in the senior school Physics in the past few years has seen a resurgence in numbers in the science that has the most links to technology Chemistry and Biology remain strong Our senior science pathway of 12SCI and 13SCI are full internal courses and have now been granted university entrance accreditation We have also introduced a numeracy support programme which is currently being trialled with the Yr 10 students 2018 NCEA Scholarship in Calculus Ishaiah Cross and Frank Ji Junior Maths Olympiad 2018 Within the department we have had a few changes welcoming Mrs Blignaut Mr Chi Mr Kim and Mr Kumar along with our new numeracy teachers Mrs Nairn and Ms Henkin Benjamin Parnell Yr 11 and Ananya Sood Yr 12 Algebra bootcamp was another success with many students attending and showing great improvement in the mid year exams Our congratulations go to Mr Heur as he moved to a more senior role as Head of Physics We wish him great success in this role Our hands on approach to mathematics in the Junior Department saw students getting outside and exploring The Yr 10s went out finding the heights of the flag pole rugby posts and basketball hoops using trigonometry The innovation classes went out on to the field launching rockets and exploring their trajectories while the SIE Yr 9 classes went around measuring the sports fields to work A big loss for our department was the sad passing of a brilliant teacher and a very loving colleague Sunney Chang Sunney served in the Mathematics department for only two years but left a lasting impression He was a cheerful young man with a positive approach to life He will be missed by all at school 13SCI enjoyed a field trip to Mangere Mountain to hear about its formation and landforms and the Auckland Stardome to experience aspects of the solar system always been the dissections of rats hearts or eyes the chemical reactions that are carried out and other practical opportunities that cannot be done at home During the holidays Abhay Pandit was sponsored by Howick Rotary to attend the Rotary Science and Technology Forum a two week science experience hosted by the University of Auckland He said he had a fantastic time gaining many new experiences and insights into higher level study of science The Yr 10 SCIS class sport in education science class under the teaching of Miss Hayter demonstrated their learning by teaching the invited Shelly Park Primary students who had come to experience science in our labs Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Years 9 10 and 11 science have embraced the use of personal computers in class Although traditional methods of teaching still exist there is greater use of digital delivery of course material through the STILE Education platform This has allowed students to interact more with the direct teaching yet to also have learning opportunities beyond the classroom Picking up a pen is still necessary yet access to learning applications and videos is now possible including tracking of students through the work they do The highlights away from the computers have We took selected students to the NIWA science and technology fair where Liam McCormick and Xander Snyman gained first equal in the Living World category Zachary McIvor and Caleb Therond gained third place in the Living World category and Tyler Sangster Manveer Singh Saini and Daniel Twentyman gained highly commended in the material world category The science department now has space for all its staff in one central office and we are looking forward to the renovation of the science rooms to bring them up from the 20th century to the 21st BIOLOGY T he Biology Department ran an exciting year with several field trips to get our scientists in training outside taking real data We kicked off 2019 by taking all of the 12BIO classes to Omana Beach so they could discover and survey organisms living on the rocky shore We had a superb morning in the sun and the rock pools provided great entertainment to adventurous students who sloshed through the muddy sediment to spot anemones hermit crabs and sea slugs Meanwhile our 13BIO students diligently spent far more time with Kawakawa trees than they wished to sampling trees across Auckland to discover patterns in plant adaptations to sunlight In term 3 the 13BIO students spent an enlightening day at Auckland Zoo studying human evolution and observing animal behaviours We started with a presentation by the Zoo educator where Aneeq won the prize for best knowledge of human evolution vocabulary This was followed by a hands on session where students got the chance to handle replica fossil skulls and stone tools The combined might of Ms Clearwater and Ms Ward s classes HOWICK COLLEGE 60 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 61 challenged Mr Chang and Mr Hill s classes in a friendly competition to see who could name that skull demonstrating their biology prowess by getting all 10 skulls in the right order The rest of the day was spent roaming the zoo and observing some of the zoo s social animals such as Hamadryas Baboons or Spider Monkeys to see evidence of their social interactions and social organisation Thank you to all of the staff who helped out 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ACADEMIC SOCIAL SCIENCES Year 13 Omaha Tawharanui Coastal Field Work GEOGRAPHY Monday 18th February started off with a little drizzle but that did not deter the intrepid 13 GEO students from setting off to Omaha Tawharanui This was an opportunity to visit and study first hand the characteristics of the main beaches in our case studies as well as collecting primary data to support the geographic research Year 11 Tarawera Field Trip Wh ia te iti kahurangi ki te t ohu koe me he maunga teitei O Seek the treasure you value most dearly if you bow your head let it be to a lofty mountain By the time we got to Warkworth the weather had improved and we were all keen to get started The groups spread out over the beaches measuring changes in gradient width and studying the waves as well as measuring the beach sediment The tide was at the lowest point giving students a great view of the changing beach profiles Great experience of the spatial variations of the feature Tape measures poles and clinometers were all put to good use Sketches were made and photos taken Lunch was had under the trees at Anchor Bay before continuing to collect our data and sketching the shore platform Flat Rock n the 9th of April excited Yr 11 geography students and staff set off on their yearly field trip to Rotorua and Mt Tarawera as part of their studies After a quick stop at Matamata the group arrived in Rotorua time for lunch then off to the Buried Village at Te Wairoa to see how the volcanic eruption had affected the area After gathering information to complete their activities it was a chance to wander round the site looking at the effects of the 1886 Tarawera eruption Next morning the groups set off to visit Mt Tarawera as well the geothermal valley at Waimangu the newest geothermal area in New Zealand where hot springs boiling lakes and geysers are found A geographer s paradise The highlight of the trip continues to be the drive walk up to the summit of Tarawera with the guides from Kaitiaki Adventures Even the cold weather at the summit 1111 metres did not dampen their enthusiasm and was followed by the exhilarating descent down into the chasm and crater This certainly gets the heart racing and adrenalin flowing We left a little earlier than normal due to several students having to rush back to attend the Excellence evening at school so no ice cream stop this year This however had a silver lining The journey back to school was quicker and easier than normal as we managed to miss the worst of the Auckland traffic Thanks to the staff involved Mr Kerr Ms Ward and Ms Urwin Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Everyone had a great time including the staff As the whakatauki at the beginning said it s all about aiming high and being persistent We certainly didn t let the obstacles stop us from achieving our goal of reaching the heights of Tarawera and increasing our geographical knowledge of the area Another successful geography field trip Year 12 Tongariro Field Trip T The journey to Taupo was uneventful and a visit to the Huka Falls was a welcome opportunity to stretch the legs as well as experiencing the force of the Waikato river near its source Even the drizzle did not dampen the enthusiasm of this group We had a good lunch break in Taupo then back on the coach to continue our journey to the National Park where the weather was wet and miserable Unfortunately low cloud hid the wonderful sight of the three large andesite cones Tongariro Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu HOWICK COLLEGE and repeated the same activities as before The idea is to be able to compare the sites as part of the explanation of findings The weather had improved and jackets started to come off as the low cloud lifted At last we could begin to see the majestic volcanic cones especially Ngauruhoe Spirits were high and a great delivery of Bohemian Rhapsody and other classics were heard around the hills A quick visit to the Department of Conservation to hear how they operate and interact within the environment was a chance to rest our weary bones and ask lots of questions After a well earned dinner students collated and shared results and information and tidied up their field sketches Thankfully the weather had improved considerably by the next morning though it was still a little damp and drizzly Undeterred we travelled up to the Chateau Hotel collected our equipment and set off along the Taranaki Falls walk to get to our field work sites After half an hour of walking we reached the first site in the Wairere stream where groups of students started working together to collect data on the depth width gradient of their stream cross section as well as calculating the average velocity of the water using oranges This was an excellent opportunity to practice working as a team as well as using their geographic skills to collect primary data required to answer their research question The group continued to follow the path towards the Taranaki Falls where we stopped to have our packed lunch and admire the view of the waterfall he Yr 12 geography students cheerily boarded the coach on the morning of 11th March despite the weather being a little damp Mr Ropati came to see us off and took a selfie with the group before we left The purpose of the field trip was to collect primary data from our case study area to help students complete their 2 5 Geographic Research assessment The next day saw us heading back to Auckland a little weary but in good spirits This group of geographers is excellent in every way and were an absolute delight to take on this fieldtrip Thanks to the staff involved Mr Kerr for his efforts in organising the trip Ms MacCamish Mr Willing and Ms Urwin We walked off lunch as we headed towards our second research site further along the upper Taranaki Falls walk 62 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 63 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC HISTORY Year 13 Rotorua Field Trip O to provide the waiata on behalf of the manuhiri An enthusiastic rendition of T tira Mai was given followed by an entertaining and informative performance from the Mitai kapa haka group We watched the hangi being opened up then back to the dining area for another of the highlights of the visit The big feed Mitai as usual provided large quantities of tasty food with many students having huge helpings on their plate How they could go back for seconds I don t know but M tua Tinui and many others did The steam pudding is a particular favourite After dinner there were a lot of puku ng rara full stomachs so a wee walk in the bush to see the glow worms was welcome As usual the glow worms did not fail to impress Afterwards a well fed group headed back to the accommodation for a quick swim in the thermal pool and some relaxation Thanks again Mitai for your wonderful manaakitanga n the 9th May the Yr 13 geographers loaded the coach and set off for Rotorua on their final field trip to collect primary data for their research assessment It was also an opportunity for them to experience New Zealand s top earning industry tourism which earns billions of dollars each year Rotorua is one of the oldest and most popular of the tourist areas so it was a good opportunity to see what it offers and hear how it has developed over the last 100 years Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners The weather gods were kind to the geographers and spirits were high looking forward with anticipation to their final geography field trip Always a highlight of their geography career at school The students took a walk down Fenton Street a long street collecting the primary data on land use then after lunch we headed to the Agrodome and the much loved Agrishow Our group joined other visitors from around the world to watch the entertaining and informative show including sheep shearing and working dogs doing their thing Some of our students were invited up on stage to feed tiny lambs and milk a cow but the highlight was the baby animals area where very cute lambs baby goats and rabbits were on show for people to feed As usual this is a popular aspect of the visit and it takes quite a bit of time to persuade our students that we can t keep them or take them back with us O n the 24th September 29 Year 12 History students embarked on an adventure to Wellington to explore our nation s capital The focus of the trip is on how our government and law courts operate as well as places of significance to New Zealanders Te Papa and Pukeahu the National War Memorial It went a little like this Day 1 Auckland Airport Wellington High Court Lunch Supreme Court Te Papa Dinner Hotel Sleep Day 2 Breakfast Pukeahu Lunch Parliament Wellington Airport Home The highlights were definitely our visit to the High Court and Parliament At the High Court we got to sit in a court room hear about how our justice system operates and find out the answers to all of our legal questions Sitting in on question time at Parliament was an eye opener as we watched our MPs fight it out in the debating chamber Our local MP also spoke to us giving us a great insight into life as a Member of Parliament Next day we had great talk from George at the Museum about how tourism developed in Rotorua over time More field work was carried out then it was time for a quick lunch before heading to Skyline Skyrides and the ever popular luge This part of the trip is always the highlight and eagerly anticipated It was helmets on for a couple of exciting runs down the course Our final stop was at Velocity Valley where the adrenaline certainly flows with the Swoop and jet boat being the most popular activities With no time to waste it was on to the backpackers to get ready for our next activity at Mitai Maori Village We joined over 200 guests from around the world in a powhiri welcoming us to the village We watched the waka arriving down at the local stream then off to the performance area As usual Howick College was the largest New Zealand group there and were asked HOWICK COLLEGE Year 12 Wellington Trip We all came home thoroughly exhausted but also inspired by all of our learning and exploring A big thanks to all the students as well as the staff Ms Urwin Mr Kerr and M tua Tinui for making this trip such a success Looking forward to next year A huge thanks to all the staff participating in the Geography fieldtrips this year Mr Kerr Ms Ward Mrs Earl M tua Tinui Ms McCamish and Ms Urwin 64 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 65 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC SOCIAL STUDIES Year 13 Bay of Islands Field Trip Year 11 Social Studies 40 Hour Famine O Station and Printery and then heading back to Paihia to visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds Our final day was spent visiting battle sites of the Northern Wars and making our way home via a few more Maccas n Monday 25th February the Yr 13 History classes headed north for our annual trip to the sunny Bay of Islands The bus trip was a gruelling five hours or so and Maddie felt sick after ten minutes The only thing that made this bearable was the frequent stops at Maccas for refreshments However it was all worth it when we got to our first stop in Kerikeri and Maddie had not puked In Kerikeri we explored Hongi Hika s Pa and Monique was really wishing she was not wearing slides and socks at this point the Stone Store and Kemp House After this we checked in to our super flash motel in Paihia and spent the next hour having cups of tea before heading into Paihia for dinner Sociology is the study of people human nature and societies This year in Yr 11 Sociology we took part in the 40 hour famine This is a worldwide social action that encourages us to look outside our personal bubbles and experience the hardships that people from third world countries face giving up a fundamental or superficial item or practice which included not eating not speaking living out of a backpack and giving up your phone or technology We even had participants chain themselves to one another for 40 hours This year the 40hour famine raised funds for South Sudanese refugees who took refuge in neighbouring countries to escape their horrendous civil war Forced to go without necessary items we reflected on our own lives and issues and strove to make an impactful change in the world We raised a significant amount of money which we know will go towards improving the life of someone less fortunate It was an eye opening interesting and rewarding experience We are very grateful to have been given this opportunity to make a difference and to learn about the world that we live in Sociology teaches us to broaden our perspectives and horizons and to become empathetic and well rounded members of society In a time of such political and social unrest a subject such as sociology is important as it allows us to be critical and form our own opinions and take a stand when things in our world are unjust This year sociology was challenging but it allowed us to grow We enjoyed learning about aspects of the society and world and we are excited for next year Highlights Stealing Mr Gleed s coffee packets Saving Paihia from a deadly fire true story Vaasu Sharma s photography Spending three days with Mrs Mitchell Miss Jones Ms Wallace and Mr Gleed Buffet breakfast at the Kingsgate Hotel Lowlights On Tuesday we had an action packed day taking the ferry to Russell walking up Maiki Hill Monique wore correct footwear this time touring Pompallier Mission Nil Rashil Nand Lily Moore Yr 11 and Isabella Rose Yr 11 Year 12 Social Studies S Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners ocial studies this year has been all about understanding underlying issues within our society and learning what causes them and what people s differing perspectives are In Yr 12 Social Studies we began the year looking at gangs in Aotearoa and the conflict surrounding wearing gang patches in public We were able to study this topic whilst also forming our own perspectives on the issue and what we thought about it Next each student completed their own reflective social inquiry about a prevalent issue in today s society such as animal cruelty and period poverty Alex Lee with her social action group From left Bruno Danev Nikita Allen Dominic Haddon Hill Alex Lee Following this we were able to get into groups and plan and implement a social action that addresses an issue in our community or wider society My group chose the issue of period poverty in New Zealand which is where girls and women do not have adequate access to sanitary products and therefore are forced to miss school work and life opportunities We believed that period poverty was an extremely overlooked yet important issue that was affecting more than just one aspect of people s lives and we wanted to help We decided to partner with Pak n Save Ormiston and Procter and Gamble New Zealand and with the additional kind donations from our school community we were able to collect around eight boxes of sanitary products These products we decided to give to the Eastern Refuge Society which is a women s refuge in East Auckland that provides safety guidance and support for women and children who have been forced to flee their homes We were lucky enough to visit the Eastern Refuge and meet Ana Atkinson who is the administrator and Genevieve HOWICK COLLEGE 66 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 67 Sang Yum who is a social worker there Talking to these very impressive women showed us what remarkable things women s refuges are doing for such a worthy cause This opportunity to implement a real life action to make a positive impact in our community showed me that social studies was not just a subject in which I learnt about issues but one in which I could broaden my horizons by actually making a difference first hand In term 3 we began to study our external topic whale wars At first I had no idea what there could possibly be a conflict about However as I continued to learn I started seeing clashes in cultures beliefs and ideologies and suddenly the whole topic made sense Social Studies is truly an excellent subject if you are passionate about the world around you the people who live in it and the relationships and conflicts that are present Alex Lee Yr 12 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC SPORT IN EDUCATION STUDENT WRITING 2 COFFEE SOMETIME learning in preparation for the new Psychology internal assessment in Science Again 11SiE students worked on the integrated Physical Education English and Science unit Blood Sweat and Tears at Les Mills Howick producing some creative and educational videos They have also astounded us with their efforts to improve their physical skills in Australian Rules Football 4km running Netball and Ultimate Frisbee They especially excelled in Turbo Touch under the expert coaching from Jean Marsh at Touch NZ and basketball with Adrian Boyd from Boyd Basketball Academy To finish the year a very informative self defence programme was run over a series of sessions by the one and only Phil from Protect NZ 019 has seen Sport in Education go from strength to strength The new Yr 9 recruits settled in quickly and displayed both their sporting prowess and their leadership capabilities The new look Athlete Development module was well received the students relishing learning about the Olympic Values of Excellence Respect and Friendship They enjoyed listening to experts from Drug Free Sport NZ practising Yoga with Ms Hey and working with our resident strength and conditioning coaches Coach Will and Miss Brown The Yr 10 students were fortunate enough to visit both Mount Smart Stadium and Auckland Zoo as part of the integrated Science and English unit on ecology They also impressed the students and staff at Shelly Park Primary School when they spent two lessons one at the primary school and one in our science laboratories teaching the younger students about acids and bases I t was an afternoon that felt much like the beginning of spring The air outside had an edge to it almost uncomfortable The day was getting on 4 pm and the coffee shop was nearly empty A mother with her small child sat towards the back and a silent elderly couple had settled beside the window Jamie placed two teacups and a teapot down on the table between the couple who were each skimming through their respective newspapers Here you are she said with a stitched on smile Thank you the man mumbled looking up briefly She held the empty tray by her side and moved back to her stool by the counter returning to her Somerset Maugham She read for a little before glancing on to the street to notice a woman had sat down at one of the tables just outside Jamie was in half a mind to tell her to leave if she didn t buy something but she wasn t expecting a rush of customers an hour before closing As always the Sport in Education students were active leaders within the community this year helping with the Cockle Bay School cross country swimming sports and Athletics Day as well as at various interschool sporting events and the Special Olympics football competition Our students leadership is most inspiring and they are always great ambassadors for the programme and our school Not to be outdone the Yr 11 students spent the day at Massey University within the School of Psychology Her voice was soft and low She looked at him with a slightly bowed head Jamie watched him clench his jaw and flick a cold hard gaze back up at the woman The woman was dark haired and pale skinned and wore a large black coat that padded out her frame Her shoulders were raised and rounded forward and her bare hands clutched at her upper arms Her knee bounced up and down beneath the table Every few seconds she would routinely check both directions of the adjacent footpath She seemed unable to stop herself from looking out Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Jamie served their coffee and decided to leave her novel to find a seat in the kitchen The chef Anthony was wiping down the counters Day s just about over huh he said with a sigh She picked up her phone to avoid further conversation The thought pounded in her head Maybe they re brave She had memories and questions and an emptiness in her chest She felt ready for answers ready to hear the other half of the story ready to understand without blame and false hope Her mind raced and her thumbs trembled Jamie recalled his number from memory one of the last pieces left of him and pressed Call Her heartbeat echoed through her ribs with each sound of the ringing tone Then silence Hello The woman wrapped her arms across her chest in a selfhug and spoke the smell of cigarettes across the counter when she ordered Hi uh it s Jamie she hesitated Did you wanna get coffee sometime I don t mind paying for your coffee she suggested to the man NEXT Sometimes it was difficult to know whether time made a greater hobby of change or permanence It brought both the life and death of all things It moulded and it mutilated It hurt and it healed Sometimes life was about waiting for whatever unfolded Other times it was about unfolding things yourself Yeah just tired you know Afternoon the man nodded towards her CONTENTS Maybe they re stupid she thought maybe they re brave You all right Love Hello she greeted standing up from the stool BACK Nevertheless it was clear they had not fully recovered from their hurt It reminded her of herself Jamie felt the faint heaviness of lost love The lack of closure had left her wounds raw for so long Anthony looked up at her through his brows Jamie felt a draught brush her bare forearms Her eyes met the sides of their sullen faces as they entered 68 The woman smiled weakly and tight lipped at Jamie who was beginning to feel uncomfortable They went to take their seats at a table near the counter The pair struck her as completely strange Or estranged As it were it was hard to imagine They were misshapen pieces of an image that refused to come together Perhaps it was months perhaps years that had come between them Oh yeah she slid down in her chair The woman suddenly let go of her arms and fixed her eyes on her hands as she rubbed them firmly together She quickly stretched her spine upwards correcting her posture and set her foot down to steady her bouncing knee She glanced up again bending her mouth into a small smile A man entered Jamie s view through the window as if it were a picture frame He stopped when he reached the woman and they exchanged a handful of words Perhaps just a Hello and How are you He did not sit down and did not smile He barely even looked at her he scanned the street and peered inside the coffee shop momentarily She gestured inside and the man nodded Jamie tried to continue with her novel as if she had not been watching them for the past while HOWICK COLLEGE That won t be necessary he asserted reaching into his pocket just split it thanks Emily Beach Yr 10 69 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION AND MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIES Year 11 Construction Mechanical Technology CMT Electronics Y 11 The Yr 11 students started the year designing and constructing a coffee table for a stakeholder This involved having to learn the basic skills needed to work with wood and related tools and machineries as well as designing There were some students who included plastics and metal in their design and therefore had to learn the necessary skills in those materials All their projects required documentation and so a portfolio was part of their submission A s the new Digital Technologies come into effect from 2020 students in electronics are already trialling new assessments As part of the computer systems project students have been busy learning and applying their skills to test and assemble a personal computer system installing and configuring appropriate software using salvaged parts The students loved the hands on approach and were able to relate to how their learning could enable them to pursue future technological careers related to the IT industry In addition they went on a field trip to MOTAT to investigate the workings of simple machines and finally finished off their internals with a standard requiring them to Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements The Yr 11 external requires students to Demonstrate understanding of how materials enable technological products to function William Bigley Fastest time to clear the area for rescue team Mr R Mishra Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Mr R Rounds Robotics This year the Yr 11 Design and Electronics Technology students were asked to design a robot that can aid in an accident or natural disaster scenario The purpose of the robot was to make way for emergency and medical teams to have access to the emergency area The students developed the robot from scratch made their own circuit boards and used laser cutting technology for the body and even added Bluetooth control They used the App inventor program to design and develop an app to work on their phones that controlled the robot Another functional requirement of the robot was to follow a given path black line to the designated area as quickly and accurately as possible The robot was designed on an Arduino platform Abi Bhandari left Fastest robot to reach the rescue area Thirty four students took part in this competition and the winners were Year 11 Coffee Table Project This year most Yr 11 Construction and Mechanical Technology students opted to design and make their own coffee table for their stakeholder It took 15 weeks to construct and assemble the coffee table A portfolio was also required to be written in order to gain six level 1 credits Most students used untreated radiata pine to make their tables Abi Bhandari Fastest robot to reach the rescue area William Bigley Fastest time to clear the area for rescue team to enter The product was coated with several layers of varnish stain or paint One student decided to use a slab for the top of the coffee table from a tree trunk from Rotorua He also decided to burn the grains of the coffee table leg After finishing the project the students were asked to take their coffee tables home Jack Haddad Best App design Jack Haddad right Best App design HOWICK COLLEGE Mr R Mishra HOLA Technology 72 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 73 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC CONSTRUCTION AND MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Year 13 CMT Evolocity Design and Build Challenge T This year Howick College sent 3 teams of Yr 13 CMT students to the Auckland Regional Finals Jason Pieterse and Taylan Boyle Howick 1 Cart 2 Amarsh Raj and Shahul Pindoria Howick 2 Bike 13 and Patrich Tolentino Howick 3 Cart 11 he 2019 Evolocity Design build and race an electric vehicle school s programme was launched earlier this year in Auckland at University of Auckland Engineering School The programme engages teams of students in designing and building an electric vehicle using an electric motor componentry kit supplied by the organisers Team members develop skills in mechanical and electrical engineering electronics and programming sensor and display programming video making and marketing and teamwork Howick 3 was the Winner of Fastest in Drag Race 350W Karts Patrich Tolentino Work Experience at an Early Learning Centre Making a Nutritious 3 Course Meal for a Preschooler Howick 1 Cart 1 Howick 2 Bike 13 Howick 3 Cart 11 Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners BCITO Activity day Alexandra Park On 21 March 20 BCP students from Yr 11 and Yr 12 went to the BCITO Building Construction Industry Trades Organisation activity day at Alexandra Park As in the past students enjoyed the day by physically taking part in different trade activities They had the opportunity to talk to and ask questions of BCITO staff as well as tradespeople from the industry This activity day brings them into close contact with the trades and helps them to decide on a future trade Making Creative Classroom Resources Trades represented were glazing framing kitchen design flooring interior decorating painting concrete flooring gib boarding and bricklaying to mention but a few Due to the success of last year s one day event the BCITO had to change it to a two day event to accommodate all schools Each school could still only send 20 students and we could not do all the activities due to time constraints A very successful and inspiring day for the students who were very well behaved Mr W du Toit Year 13 Zoo Trip with Pakuranga Kindergarten HOWICK COLLEGE 74 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 75 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC HOSPITALITY AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY We have made over 200 pies to sell have completed 150 brown bag lunch boxes to take away done numerous morning teas scones chocolate eclairs and during our recent Koanga festival made some 900 items from cup cakes to sausage rolls with our customers keeping on coming back for more WE are such a brilliant team and our students are really getting an honest idea as to what bulk order foods are all about A s another year bites the dust we can reflect on a year well done It s been a time of change for us in Foods and Hospitality Mrs MacCallum took over the department Mrs Chandra joined us from Aorere Mrs Familton retired and we welcomed a new teacher in Miss Watt These talented teachers have added depth and knowledge to an already remarkable team Mrs Roberts Mrs Spencer and Mrs Ballantyne remain dynamic members of our team We have continued to do what we do best provide our students with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves and their families nourishing and sustaining foods for now and into their futures and at the same time give them an excellent grounding in nutrition and sustainable practices It s been a joy to watch students who can barely boil water at the beginning of the year complete unit and achievement standards based on complex techniques and processes such as biscuit making pie constructions choux pastries pasta excellence and enough biscuits to start our own bakery 6 credits delicious sandwiches sweet treats and salads packaged sustainably and sold at bargain prices Our Yr 10s have been introduced to Food Science busily experimenting with ingredients to see how they react together It s fascinating watching the understanding they gain by playing with their food They also complete at least 10 Credits at Level 1 NCEA gaining credits as they cook The finger food party each class participates in is hotly anticipated worth 2 credits and causes the Tech block staff often pop in to see if there are leftovers We are never static in Foods we change our units to suit the needs of our students so it is not uncommon to have a mixture of Unit standards Achievement standards and students not doing credits at all in the same class We ensure everyone is catered for and our students love gaining their credits in life skills that are practical and will grow as they do Year 11 are busy at work gaining valuable credits through both Unit and Achievement standards We have made the programme both exciting and challenging Our students need a challenge so it has been decided that next year we will run an academic class of Food Science From this course our students will be able to take a dedicated university pathway We can t wait to get our teeth into it as it were and see our students gain entrance to the rest of their lives Food Technology at Yrs 9 and 10 has had a complete change with the introduction at Yr 9 of a skills based programme in which our students learn the basics and from where they gain an understanding of the why as well as the how They learn all the basic baking techniques They can turn out a mean batch of scones a wonderful muffin but then they go on and design their own baked snack full of great nutrition and skill Our Yr 12s have a choice of Hospitality or Foods Foods is all about food sustainability and influences on their lives It s great to see their community awareness develop and their knowledge of the world around them increase Our hospo students continue with developing skills and it is here they have their first opportunity to cook for guests Pie day is red ringed on the calendar and the queue of staff was lined up around T block Brown bag lunches came with Our Yr 13s too take the two pathways with the hospo students busy gaining skills and experiences as they decide on their future career paths We run a real restaurant for the show that this year was Little Shop of Horrors to which 45 people came and we cooked and served excellent restaurant quality foods to discerning guests Please do this each week was the feedback we received Our NUF and FDT students learn more about the influences on and around them dissecting advertising Hauora and technological solutions to ethical dilemmas They will be fully prepared for university and life beyond school next year Talking of next year brings to mind the basket of ideas we can t wait to try out the foods we want to trial the experiences we want to have and the wonderful students who will pour into our classes in a few short weeks As a team we wish you and yours great success and a peaceful and relaxing holiday before we are back again to do it all again As always we finish with a popular recipe This year s choice has been a fantastic lunchbox filler freezes amazingly if they last that long and tastes absolutely delicious Crispy berry muffins 1 c self raising flour c brown sugar c berries fresh or frozen Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners t cinnamon 1 beaten egg c warm milk 100 g melted butter 1 t lemon zest Method Preheat the oven to 200C Mix the flour sugar and cinnamon well and then add the berries In another bowl melt the butter and add the milk which should be warm enough to stop the butter from hardening Add the egg and zest Mix the wet and dry ingredients together The mixture must not be overworked or the muffins will be rubbery Place into 12 muffin cases filling them right to the top sprinkle with a little cinnamon and sugar Bake till well risen and golden about 15 minutes HOWICK COLLEGE 76 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 77 YEARBOOK 2019

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ACADEMIC TEXTILES AND DESIGN Costumes for Productions Years 11 12 and 13 Winners for each category were Yr 10 Catelyn Dahlberg and Abbie Smillie for their Upcycled creation Yr 11 Billie Lawson went Back to the 60 s with her funky Audrey Hepburn number Yr 12 Jessica McAuley created a little doll look for the category of In the Summertime Yr 13 two students tied for top prize Abbie McArthur and Samantha Rouse with draping and delicate fabrics for Such a Night and our Supreme winner was Zia Worrall Bader who funked it up with a 50 s style number modelled magnificently by her mum Nikola P roviding an authentic platform for Textiles students to exhibit their talent this year our 11 12 and 13 Textiles students made costumes for all the school productions Year 11 made rugby uniforms for the hilarious female drama students production Muddy Cows The Yr 12s made WWI uniforms for the stirring male drama students production Once on Chunuk Bair Year 13 made the costumes for the dark comedy musical production Little Shop of Horrors All students researched designed and made the costumes for these productions It was really very gratifying for them to see their creations on stage in the setting that they were made for Patterning and constructing a block skirt to their own measurements the Yr 10s then made a personalised skirt of their own design The creative process was the focus of the last project at Yr 10 with the students designing and constructing a hoodie using their own spirit animal as inspiration The full Yr 10 class also took part in the Project Runway Fashion Show After learning about the negative side of fashion consumption they upcycled garments and fabric scraps into something new and fashionable Howick College s Inaugural Project Runway Fashion Showcase Years 10 11 12 and 13 Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Designing and making their own creations for our very first Fashion Show took our Yrs 10 11 12 and 13 Textiles students through the second half of the year This was super exciting for all of over 80 students involved in the show including designers models MC choreography music lighting dancers and ushers The garments were judged by a panel including Nicola Luey an assistant designer for Trelise Cooper Jillian Dryden HoLA for Performing Arts and Rhiannon Jones Art and Innovation teacher The Fashion Show was so much fun and there was such a buzz around it for weeks the preceding and following the show Zia Worral Bader Supreme Winner HOWICK COLLEGE Abby McArthur and Samantha Rouse Yr 13 First Equal Year 10 Full and Half Year Year 9 fun and funky PJs This year our Yr 9s continue to produce cute and funky clever and stylish PJs The students can choose from various design features to add their PJs including tie dye fabric painting inserts lace tassels and more The result is something unique and fun to wear Billie Lawson Yr 11 Winner 78 Jessica McAuley Yr 12 Winner BACK CONTENTS NEXT 79 YEARBOOK 2019

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EXTRA CURRICULAR EXTRA CURRICULAR CREATIVE WRITING GROUP A meeting of minds occurred during Wednesday lunch times in G19 as a close knit group of likeminded students came together to share ideas on writing in general and some specific writing prompts Adrian Bennett led by example putting in a lot of effort to keep the sessions entertaining interesting and stimulating It was lovely to see a group of students being so mutually supportive and encouraging Some great pieces of writing came to life and it was humbling and gratifying to see the originality and creativity displayed by our students They have made us all very proud I glanced over to my brother on the line parallel and gave him a wave The moment I fell forwards gravity took control The harness caught me and tugged on my torso Each passing moment I went faster and faster and faster flying through the sky with the wind blasting my face like a cold hair dryer Down below was a farm with large fruit trees The leaves of the banana trees merged into a blur as the whirring sound of the trolley got progressively louder My legs were only an arm s reach away from the canopy The Time Traveller The time traveller he has everything He has nothing Some things you can never change Even with all the time and all the money there are some things he will not be able to change The wet gravel crunches under his gumboots as he takes slow steps on a road to nowhere His thick coat protects him against the lightly falling drizzle His head is down and something about him makes him seem not quite there Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners In that time my brother had sped ahead of me and he had tucked himself into a ball to reduce drag and had now passed the farm while I was recovering from my backwardness I did my best to mimic him in pursuit to His pocket watch strikes 10 00 his wristwatch reads 9 15 the grandfather clock on his back strikes 11 00 the road clock says 11 45 but ever since that day time has had no meaning Not even with all the clocks in the world can you go back into the past to fix your mistakes STUDENT WRITING SKY HIGH IN OAHU W When the whirring sound of the trolleys had faded my brother and I were ushered forward to the edge by our guides We attached our safety carabiners to the overhead cable passed through the wooden gate attached another carabiner to the mainline re attached the safety and then put both carabiners on top of the trolley HOWICK COLLEGE She had been scared so very scared as day turned rapidly into night Leia and Caroline stood hand in hand on the damp forest floor Armed with nothing but Caroline s pink and blue My Little Pony raincoat a pair of slightly too big gumboots each and some string in Leia s pocket they were helpless against the cold They were so alone in the heavy quiet of the forest and Leia could barely feel the cold weight of her sister s fingers pressing into her palm The fall below appeared to be a bottomless void The sweet smell of nature drifted in from the surroundings travelling on a cool current of Oahu air The little adrenaline I had left was building up ready to surge once the valve was released Two by two the others in our group attached themselves to the braided steel cable that extended to the horizon They soared across the sky far into the distance until they appeared to be no larger than the birds that populated the airspace They reached a small farm that produced apple bananas a local banana type fruit that is chunky and sweet like an apple Their mother washing the dishes had told them not to go as they had tugged on the hem of her shirt Please Mummy please they had squealed bouncing about on the spot Somehow I did not feel afraid as if the apple bananas on the other end were beckoning me to join them back on flat firm ground Plus I had too much trust in my equipment I knew the zip line itself could support the weight of an elephant 80 BACK The car ride back was the perfect complement to the day I sat in our rental coasting down the freeway at 70 while admiring the sunset through the window It was the most spectacular sunset A calming fire glow that unwound across the sky into a gradient of blue orange and red If not for the awkwardness of the car seat I would have easily fallen asleep THE WALK Creative Writing Group e are so close yet so far from the finish The last few hours had been exhilarating but tiring Here we now stood perched at some unknown height up the mountain Up here the small patch of cotton clouds that scattered the sky felt a smidgen closer to us Greenery radiated out in all directions flowing down the mountainside A few miles away I could see one of Hawaii s famous beaches The turquoise water glistened in the sun as if it were a mirror of the universe stars twinkling in a liquid bath I felt great Doing something so exhilarating left me with the feeling of a natural high as it were Although my body was tired in my mind I felt as if I were unstoppable James Harold Yr 12 Drip Drip Drip Drops splashed down from the top of the bushy bramble they had dubbed their huckleberry home It hit the ground in a slow but steady pattern like the ticking of a metronome reminding the small girl of the precious seconds that were passing by Leia knew it was her responsibility to keep Caroline safe She was the older sister It had been drilled into her since Caroline was nothing more than the growth in her mother s stomach that Leia needed to be responsible She needed to look out for her little sister Zoe Parnell Yr 9 Ms Stegmann The final stretch presented me with an elegant braking system In no more than two seconds did I find myself hurtling through the air at Usain Bolt speeds to come to a complete stop with no effort of my own Somehow I ended up facing backwards so that I could see the platform from where I departed This wasn t problematic but would result in an awkward landing when I hit the brakes at the end I attempted to fix this by reaching out my left arm in hopes of rotating myself to face the correct direction To my relief this worked preventing me from hitting the landing platform facing the wrong way The past the past has created the time traveller The past has pinched and pulled moulded and re moulded him into who he is today But is today real Does time even exist catch up I raised my arms over my head grabbing the cable attached my harness to pull myself up so I could tuck my legs in towards my chest This closed the gap between us as we swooped through a valley in the middle of a clearing The platform and the rest of the group were now clearly visible We can go for our walk soon Mum replied scrubbing at the left over bits of pasta that clung to the plate remnants of their lunch CONTENTS NEXT 81 But Leia had looked at Caroline and Caroline had looked at Leia and they had both agreed that they were old enough and responsible enough to start this walk alone Honestly they were seven and a half and four it was about time Mummy stopped treating them like babies Or at least that is what Leia had said to Caroline as she slipped into her rainbow gumboots Neither of them had expected the well known path to turn to one of unfamiliar trees and ghostly shadows But it had And here they were The bramble bush they were huddled under was barely a shelter at all Every other tree towered above them like giants waiting to reach out and snatch them away They had scrambled on their hands and knees Leia going ahead to hold open a cluster of branches for Caroline to crawl through pulling them back quickly once her sister had clambered into the small space beneath the bush Glancing at her hands Leia saw the small droplets of blood as she pushed against the tangled thorny branches to join her sister in their new shelter Are you okay she whispered Of course Caroline had been crying She had too The girls were Hansel and Gretel scattering fragments of fear rather than breadcrumbs It s going to be okay Leia began Mummy and Daddy have told us before what to do 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EXTRA CURRICULAR Leia fell to her knees Caroline she screamed Caroline She yelled until her throat was sore I m going to keep you safe the older girl promised he Culture Club again continued to demonstrate its significant part in the wider school community Membership grew as students became aware that the club offered something for them mainly a forum to register their cultural identities and learn about the traditions of other cultures which enriched their participation in other school events The still body of her sister shifted slightly with a groan giving her sister hope Home she said We re going home A highlight project co ordinated by Casey Williams was a cultural mural which proudly adorns the canteen area the unveiling of which majestic piece of art concluded the cultural parade during Culture Week The parade attracted many students from various other clubs and councils and again reinforced the beauty of cultural unity in diversity Culture Week also showcased various cultural activities from henna ink hand painting and pavement cultural art to six food stalls at the Ingham House International Food Festival You re going to be okay Caroline You re going to be okay Leia repeated this line more for herself than her sister They trekked through the mucky forest crunching through dead leaves and causing mud to cake on to the bottom of their shoes The ground was littered with stones and rugged roots and dropped suddenly on one side as a treacherous cliff But they could finally see the sky again Leia was conflicted She was glad to see it once more but felt a gnawing worry that she was leading her sister further and further from home Although it was not much warmer out of the forest the drier ground was welcome She could jump down aiming for the same ledge that her sister rested on Or she could lower herself down using the weeds and bramble that grew on the side of the cliff as handholds It s going to be okay it s going to be okay If she dumped her boots it would give her more grip but the sharp rock would undoubtedly cut her feet It s going to be okay it s going to be okay Let s stop here for a minute Leia said pulling Caroline down to flop beside her on the clay like ground Another project was the cultural stall at MacMarket the annual MacDonald House fundraiser The Culture Club stall sold international cuisine and raised 236 In between projects the membership was rostered to deliver presentations on world culture and invaluable discussions ensued Next year the Culture Club will be aligning more closely with the Cultural Council and prospects for greater and varied participation are in the pipeline In the end Leia wasn t sure how she managed to get down All she remembered was crouching over her sister s battered form her hands bleeding again and a sharp pain cutting through her shoulder every time she moved her right side even an inch but she didn t care I m hungry Caroline began bottom lip quivering Leia felt a tug in her stomach Her throat tightened I know she replied Avina Narayan Chairperson One of Caroline s legs was bent beneath her at an odd angle and a small patch of blood from her head had soaked into the once yellowish brown dirt Caroline s tears welled up again I want my mummy she cried Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners T Peering over the side she saw her sister s bloody and crumpled form lying in a heap on a small rocky ledge roughly 20 metres below where Leia knelt No no no Leia beat her bruised and bloody hands against the ground as she sobbed Caroline it s going to be okay The next morning arrived Leia knew the cardinal rule of being lost stay where you are and wait for someone to find you But she also knew how cold they both were She needed to move Grabbing Caroline s hand in her own ignoring the wince of pain that came from the cuts she scrambled out from under their huckleberry home Leia s own eyes welled up as she thought of their parents She wondered whether they were looking for them I know she whispered Mrs Sundrum Teacher in charge It s going to be okay Leia whispered her trembling hands pushing back a lock of her sister s blood matted hair It s going to be okay it s going to be okay She wrapped her arms around her sister They sat in silence for a moment in their solitude and sadness listening to the wind Just two small girls Alone With nothing but the indifferent sky and unfamiliar land stretching out around them Leia didn t know whether she could do it but she knew she had to try Eventually a rescue helicopter came and Caroline was taken away to the hospital Her broken body was a fearful sight for her parents but the doctors assured them that she would recover Mostly Leia does not remember any of this rescue though the screams still ring in her ears from when the paramedics tried to separate her from her sister And now she lies in her mother s arms her eyes glazed over her body caked in mud and blood All is silent and still apart from the quiet muttering from Leia It s going to be okay It s going to be okay It s going to be okay She clambered to her feet trying vainly to brush the driedon mud from the knees of her jeans Let s keep going As day turned to dusk they continued Sky melting from shade to shade was their only indication of how much time passed Their steps grew weary The ground was uneven their eyelids drooped and their boots were still too big Any one of these could be the reason she fell Or maybe it was a combination of them all Before Leia could react Caroline stumbled her foot caught in a root Leia hadn t HOWICK COLLEGE CULTURE CLUB noticed until now how close to the edge of the cliff they had wandered She hoped the words sounded more convincing to Caroline than they did to herself The younger girl was dozing off already fatigue trumping fright Bodies will heal But the same can t always be said for the mind Kim Neville Downer Yr 11 82 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 83 YEARBOOK 2019

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EXTRA CURRICULAR SENIOR OPEN DEBATING DEBATING T his was a very successful year for our debaters We gained an enthusiastic group of very promising Yr 9 debaters and had new debaters from all other year levels as well as new teacher coaches and managers joining the group It was great to see students new to Debating from Yrs 11 and 13 being prepared to adjust their extra curricular programmes to accommodate the evening debates Once again the competition in the Auckland Schools Debating Competition was very strong Only one of the teams Advanced Open survived the knock out round but were defeated in the quarter finals All the teams showed encouraging improvement during the course of the season and became robust confident speakers who are able to think on their feet and who made their coaches very proud In addition to the fortnightly competition we also entered teams in the McVeagh Tounament the seasonal tournament and the Junior Championships These are high level tournaments held over a weekend There are four or five debates on the Saturday and it was most impressive to see how the debaters progressed applying adjudicator feedback to develop their skills and confidence Howick College can look forward to enjoying the emerging talent next season Of course Debating cannot happen without teachers so a particular word of appreciation is extended to Mrs Beresford Mr Craig Mr Fowke Ms King Ms Morgan Mr Porteous and Mr Thomas who recruited encouraged supported managed organised and transported our debaters Thank you Mrs A Botha Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners ENVIROGROUP Debating is not a game of who can speak the loudest or clearest TIC Debating H Debating is more a game of prediction problem solving improvisation and teamwork owick College s journey as Silver Enviroschool continued to progress into new horizons extending community partnerships developing student leadership potential and focussing on measurable environmentallysustainable projects School wide waste management continued to be a focus in 2019 with six recycling stations set up and more focus on composting Our commitment to waste management is gaining impetus as we are implementing strategic processes to make a measurable difference In this regard we are aligning our practices to East Auckland schools and working with the Howick Local Board s Waste Management in Schools Project To those who love a challenge your challenge is not only to debate your case to the best of your ability but to also be able to predict your case before hand and prepare your team to improvise and be able to coherently and effectively debate a case but be able to quickly mould it to a slightly different one if and when the need arises As a debater your role is to predict your case before it happens to do research into the given topic and prepare for battle We continued our Paper4Trees partnership and this earned us about 100 native trees and shrubs Our first Trees for Survival planting was on a Hunua farm where we planted 883 native trees Better to come to a fight armed and not ready than ready but unarmed better to come to a debate armed with knowledge than to be a clear speaker who knows nothing Our Gecko Trust educative tree planting continued with Cockle Bay Primary School buddying up with CBPS students at Mangemangeroa Reserve where we were again rostered for the annual Friends of Mangemangeroa planting season Ethan McCormick led an enthusiastic team Gurjot Bhullar James Harold Dipesh Patel Bradfield in predator control at the reserve continually trialling a range of rat traps at school Cockle Bay coastal bush and the Mangmangeroa Reserve and sharing data with the Friends of Mangemangeroa and Auckland Council Ethan serves on the Pest Free Howick Committee comprising Howick Rotary Lions and Auckland Council The school also aligned pest control with the Howick Local Board s pest free campaign and proudly hosted a green jam with a pest free focus and launch of the moth plant pod competition where we were placed first for the most collected moth plant vines thank you to the Howick College staff and students who ventured out looking for these vines The ability to speak does not make you intelligent Qui Gon Jinn The team consisted of Alif Akmaloni Yr 11 Benjamin Parnell Yr 11 and Twinkle Janiif Yr 12 Our thanks go to Ms Morgan our coach for all her help and guidance Alif Akmaloni ADVANCED OPEN DEBATING Our first debate we won by default but because nobody told us we turned up anyway and were able to watch the other more experienced Howick team in action which proved very instructive Moots ranged from requiring MPs to have ten years work experience before being allowed to stand very topical to removing history from the Social Studies curriculum also at the time of writing very topical Consistent victory was not our lot but all members improved enormously during the season and Yoshitha deserves particular praise for a brilliant extempore performance when she was plucked from the audience as it were and asked to speak with literally no preparation Debating provided everyone with much laughter and stimulating conversation and we met some interesting people The team was Mr Porteous coach manager Naomi Ashforth Carmayne Biddle Yoshitha Mantripagada and Dylan Meleisea all Yr 13 Senior Debating Team Our student leadership capability expanded with students also attending regional cluster meetings on waste management Ethan McCormick receives and energy saving and Howick Local Board holistic enviroschool Environmental Award reflection workshops where Lucy Gibson and Leila Alsabak shared insightful information on sustainability to teachers of East Auckland This year on 4 September we proudly entered into a tuakana teina partnership with Somerville Intermediate School This means we will buddy up with Somerville Intermediate in their enviroschool journey The mentoring is expected to be an 18 month 2 year relationship across each level of the enviroschool and aims to deepen the connections contributions and impact the two schools can make together as beacons of a sustainable community To date at Howick College the enviroschool mahi is becoming embedded in the curriculum Departments across the school have incorporated environmental topics which are included in assessment projects social action and environmental awareness We are proud stewards of a Silver Enviroschool who have excellent partnerships with the Howick College staff students and wider community We feel confident to reflect for Green Gold in 2020 Envirogroup student leaders Ethan McCormick Gurjot Bhullar Holly Henderson Ananya Sood Mia Taylor Mitchell Carr Elijah Carr Amelie Laing Meghan Woodfield Dipesh Patel Harold James Abigail Marais Joanna Cao Kara Henderson Jasleen Kaur Grewal Sarah Kennedy Hazel Stratford Joyce Mei Bradley Wingfield Envirogroup teachers Mrs Sundrum Mr Henty Mrs Slamat and Mr Wright Junior Debating Team HOWICK COLLEGE 84 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 85 YEARBOOK 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EXTRA CURRICULAR KAPA HAKA LEO CLUB O n the 7 June 2019 4 40p m the Howick College LEO Club became the newest LEO club in the world Members were inducted by Wendy Miller District Governor and presented by Rex Buckley secretaryHowick LIONS Our Dr Paul Bennett keynote speaker eloquently created a student leadership context for the LEO Club s mahi The LEO Club was presented with a framed induction certificate signed by the LIONS International first female president Gudrun Yngvadottir from Gardabaer Iceland The ceremony started with a haka powhiri and we were entertained by a Pasifika dance by Jennariah Tamala Y13 LEO Leadership Experience Opportunities LEO members have since the induction sought fora to actively participate for example at the fundraising events of the MacDonald House MacMarket and Ingham House International Food Festival Members also volunteered for tree planting events and assisted with the supervision of stalls at the Shelly Park School Gala Next year we envisage greater partnership with the school s Community Council and Howick Lions Club which provided us with ongoing excellent support from Ian Packwood and Rex Buckley President Ananya Sood Y12 Vice President Yoshitha Mantripragada Y13 Secretary Holly Henderson Y12 Treasurer Meghan Woodfield Y13 Members Taufau Anae Harry Bajwa Jemima Cortez Alyssa Davis Kara Henderson Kristin Howie Harsimran Hundal Annabelle Jacob Jasleen Kaur Anna Kim Zoe Our year began with the Polyfest competition At that time we had few males who were involved in the Kapa Haka group Nevertheless the group stood strong and proud Ka eke an te taumata o ng mahi Kapa Haka i te taurima Koanga i te m rama o Akuhata 2019 Ananya Sood President Our Kapa group never ceases to amaze me They work tirelessly when they are together and put their heart and soul in to their mahi We are also very fortunate to have the best Kapa Haka tutors Kua whinatia hoki e ng mema o t nei r p ki te poipoi i ng t ina n te kura o Cockle Bay ka taea te kite i ng pukenga te m tauranga me te aroha hoki ki roto i a koutou mahi T hrough the Z Club programme Zontians work to bring Zonta International s mission to empower women through service and advocacy to students around the world and to stimulate new and meaningful student led service and advocacy projects Z clubs are formed on secondary school campuses or in communities and Golden Z clubs are formed on college and university campuses They are designed to provide opportunities for young adults to develop communication and leadership skills explore career alternatives and increase their international awareness and understanding through service Ng kau nui ana au ki t nei r p n temea ka whakapau kaha r tou ia w he kaha hoki r tou te mahi me te awhina i a r tou an Kei runga noa atu te r p nei me te m haro rawa atu ki te whai i ng kaiwhakaako Kapa Haka rawe nei Ka tika ka tuku mihi atu ki a Whaea Chassy me t na wh nau Matua Henare Shaelym Hepetema me ng tamariki mokopuna hoki Ka nui te aroha ki a koutou katoa e wh nau m Anand Isabella Rose Sophie Oulds Jasmine Teina Baylee Leoni and Ananya Sood The Z Club made its debut school wide appearance at the MacDonald House fundraiser MacMarket where household items were raffled Our members are already using their other leadership fora to make advocacy for women heard and understood Our major project was the Z Club Summit where potential student leaders were invited to participate in workshop driven discussions We launched our first Z Club brochure fostered partnership with deans and other student councils and hope to strengthen advocacy for women in school and the wider community in 2020 The Howick College Z Club is sponsored by the East Auckland Zonta Club and mentored by Gay Gallagher Members were inducted by Zonta District 16 Governor Souella Cummings and presented by Gay Gallagher Our silver tongued Deputy Principal Tina Filipo delivered an inspirational message to the membersHarsimran Hundal Co President Alyssa Davis CoPresident Yoshitha Mantripragada Secretary Jasleen Kaur Grewal Treasurer Mia Taylor Laura Wesseling Lucy Gibson Holly Henderson Kara Henderson Leila Alsabak Jemima Cortez Hannahniel Anacin Mikayla Metcalf Kristin Howie Talia Mather Hannah Milo Apurva Our Kapa Haka group stood at the Koanga festival in August Here you were able to see how much the group had improved in their performance and the overall wairua of the group We were fortunate enough to have more boys and girls join our kapa haka to learn and perform M ori performing arts Members of our Kapa Haka group have also supported the Cockle Bay students with Kapa Haka Students were provided an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge skills and talent to their teina Ia w ka p tai atu ng m tawaka o te kura nei hei whakaritea i te r p kia mahi p whiri te mahi whakaaturanga r nei ka eke r tou ki te mahi kei runga noa atu ng whakaputa hoki Mrs Sundrum Teacher in Charge The group practised until the end of term 3 to strengthen their connection as a group and as a wh nau Our Kapa Haka group have been approached several times throughout the year to conduct formal welcoming ceremonies and at each time they have stepped up and done us proud Ka hei te kite i ng tinihanga me te whakakaha o te r p mai i te timatanga o te tau ki t nei o ng kaupapa Ka waim rie hoki te r p n te tipu o ng nama o ng t ne me ng w hine e whai atu ana i nei mahi r hia whakahirahira 7th Z Club in NZ and 51st Z Club in the world Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners E ng reo e ng mana e ng karangaranga nei r te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa Ka whakaharatau te r p tae noa ki te mutunga o te wahanga tuatoru hei whakakaha i ng mahi Kapa Haka ka taea hoki e r tou ki te whakakaha i ng hononga wh nau Z CLUB HOWICK COLLEGE All authorities all voices the many affiliations Greetings e marika Kua eke te r p nei ki te tihi o te maunga I timatahia t m tou tau Kapa Haka me te whakataetae Polyfest ki Manukau I taua w e torutoru noa iho m tou t ne ka t ai ki te at mira heoi i t m ia t pakari te r p katoa Parnell Katie Rose Pemberton Sayali Samant Anya Worthington Howick College LEO Club members 2019 Ko te Kura o Owairoa e ngunguru nei I au Au Aue H It is only right to acknowledge Whaea Chassy and her family Matua Henare Shaelym Hepetema and the children grandchildren Thank you for the guidance teaching learning and love you have all shown us To the families of our Kapa group thank you for your ongoing support throughout the year Thank you very much Whaea Evelyn Ki ng wh nau o ng tamariki ng mihi nui ki a koutou m t koutou whina mai tautoko mai hoki Kia kaha tonu koutou ki te mahi kaha ki ng kaupapa awhina an i a koutou an kia tae atu ki ng taumata teitei ki roto i te ao o te Kapa Haka Mauri Ora Harsimran and Alyssa Davis Co Presidents Teacher in charge Mrs Sundrum 86 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 87 YEARBOOK 2019

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EXTRA CURRICULAR SODALICIVM LATINVM Pasifika Fanau Group T It s been a privilege to work with wonderful and likeminded people over the past years who have become my aiga family However we wouldn t have had the opportunity to do all of this without Ms Fapiano and Ms Filipo with their ongoing support and encouragement to all members of the group challenging us to do our best and strive towards our goals We are very fortunate to have had that support as many of us journey through various levels of NCEA They ve been great steerers this year who have helped lay the foundation for the near future Howick College Polyfest group he Pasifika Fanau Group has had an excellent year with various performances displayed at school events such as the Koanga Festival Ingham House charity fundraisers and also for our International students The group of senior girls has worked very hard to expand the cultural Pasifika group with our junior Pasifika students so that they could display the traditional sivas tau olunga and embrace the culture here at school Our group hasn t only been represented through dance but also food once again participating in Ingham s annual Food Festival bringing a taste of Island fusion food T his group had rather a quiet year this year At the time of writing it is uncertain whether we shall have any NCEA successes this year although last year Charlotte Larmour Yr 10 gained an Achieved in our Level one paper there being no other candidates The bad news this year is that the Swedish radio station which daily broadcast the news in Latin has stopped doing so the staff having reached retirement age and no replacements having been found for them The signal was not strong enough to reach this country but it could be read on line This year s edifying sentiment or Politicians have always said this sort of rubbish Ego is sum qui nihil unquam mea potius quam meorum civium causa fecerim Cicero Ad Fam 5 21 2 Tr I am a man who has never done anything for his own sake rather than for that of my fellow citizens Mr R Porteovs Fa afetai tele lava Jennariah Tamala Yr 13 STUDENT WRITING PICK YOUR REALITY P Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners icture this The notification pops up on your phone beside you a bright banner that s bound to bring joy to your miserable day The new episode of Love Island is out and everyone s already posting about it so better watch it now before someone spoils it by saying who gets eliminated After all it is the highlight of your day You grab the remote and switch the tv on the next installment of your favourite reality show already in check You blankly gaze at the screen for an hour and even after all that time is wasted you re left wanting more Will Danny pick Arabella to stay How is Lucie going to survive without Joe And what s going on with Maura The time you spent thinking about these questions you were not thinking about the struggles those on the outside of your little cave were facing The wars the poverty the shootings the dying planet the corrupt and the ugly And I m not talking ugly as you thought Molly s bikini was in episode ten I m talking the bones visibly protruding from children s malnourished bodies across the globe The violent punches and brutality women are experiencing down the street from the drunken men at 11 pm The orangutans slowly accepting their fate as large metal machines inch closer and closer to their flourishing home of eleven years Do you not see the issue with being distracted constantly by screens displaying mind numbing content that has no real purpose except to entertain Now don t get me wrong it s important to have a source of happiness and entertainment in moments of life but HOWICK COLLEGE 88 BACK CONTENTS NEXT it shouldn t always be artificial It becomes an issue once it becomes the sole source of what we take in from the media Forced relationships shouldn t be all we take away from what s provided for us on the television So why do you still switch the channel when the dramatic news of another attack in Sudan comes on because those victims don t deserve to be ignored The real drama was sparked after a recent controversy on the social networking site of Instagram Users were switching their profile pictures to a shade of blue to raise awareness for the recent military attacks in Sudan These people were made fun of by the public for this useless act They were brushed aside by people who don t even bother to look up the facts The fact that peaceful protesters were attacked and murdered by heavily armed security forces The fact that bullets were fired into the crowds injuring several unarmed civilians many of them now dead The fact that you turn a blind eye to these people pleading for help is why these shows are an issue Reality tv is not our reality We like to think of a happier place and distract ourselves from the horrors creeping in from across the globe It s all going to catch up to us if we don t recognize that these shows are brainwashing us 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WELCOME YEAR 9 2019 BIG STAND T on how much support the Muslim community received The power in his story was uplifting and inspiring and made us understand that we must learn from this tragic event he Big Stand is a large student led committee that raises awareness of topics that negatively impact on our student body The 2019 topic for our annual assemblies was prompted by the Christchurch mosque terror attacks in March which shone light on the issue of discrimination which exists in our country After hearing stories of discrimination that our friends in The Big Stand had experienced we felt compelled to explore this topic further In order to hear our student voice we filmed interviews with students where personal experiences were shared as well as their thoughts on the topic beliefs and most importantly what hopes were held We also would like to acknowledge five of our brave students who courageously stood up and shared their own stories of discrimination and prejudice they have faced The passion pain and vulnerability they showed took huge strength and showed us just how close to our back door step these issues are The musical performance was breathtaking the song lyrics were performed and written by Indiana Yr 10 and his rap fused with the musical team the drumming on the buckets making for a memorable piece with an important message YEAR 9 POWHIRI Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Our assemblies focused on an underlying theme of discrimination but we used this to create a platform that acknowledged a shared desire for acceptance and unity and how our individual actions will help create the world we want to be a part of One way we believe we can create more acceptance is by educating ourselves with this vision we launched Embrace and Educate Project which is a series of videos educating the different peoples in our community aimed at erasing stigma and stereotypes surrounding them eg Maori Pasifika Sikh Muslim Hindu Body types Christianity LGBT This project aims to bring people together by celebrating our differences and cultivating what we have in common showing that we are all human We have created a gigantic outdoor mural with a sea of handprints that signify individual pledges to stand against discrimination and hate The words across our mural stand tall and read More Equality More Hope More Humanity More Pride More Acceptance More Love We were very privileged and honoured to have one of the survivors from the Christchurch attacks fly up to speak to us Mohammad Tofazzal Alam Mohammad shared his story of how his life changed on March 15th his words made me tremble and are engraved in my mind Although it was an emotional and grievous story he remained so positive and thankful he shone light This is our legacy in 2019 YEAR 9 TOP TOWN Samantha Lilly Antonia van den Berg and Harsimran Hundal proudly reveal the newly completed Pledge Wall YEAR 9 PICINIC HOWICK COLLEGE 92 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 93 YEARBOOK 2019

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EXCELLENCE EVENING E ach year Howick College acknowledges and celebrates those students who achieved NCEA with Excellence Endorsement and NCEA Scholarships at the end of the previous year Certificates are presented at an intimate evening ceremony shared with Howick College staff and their proud parents Special thanks to Mrs Roberts and the Food and Hospitality students who invariably provide fabulous food and service Congratulations to the following 2018 NCEA Students Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Level 1 Sophie Barnett Adrian Bennett Gurjot Bhullar Olivia Bonnar Abbey Burge Emily Burr Julianne Buys Joanna Cao Lisa Collins Samantha Cooper Niquita Curtis Bruno Danev Shari Delay May Dong Rose Dudley Sophie Fooks Ane Foord Heather Gao Skye Gartrell Hannah Gosbee Reon Gould Ella Gribble Jenna Hainsworth Olivia Halpin James Harold Honey Harrison Twinkle Jani Katia Kennedy Sarah Kennedy Amelie Laing Alexandra Lee Daena Leslie Grace Lim Aaron Limm Jenna Luck Pulindhu Maharage Joanne Malan Abigail Marais Ethan McCormick Elise McIntosh Hayley McKenzie Jenessa Metcalfe Zoe Nelson Dipesh Patel Jamie Payne Nathan Phu Madita Pleiss Rene Pointon Corey Rambaud Jorja Riley Philippa Schaefer Bella Sinclair Harmeet Singh Byron Stewart Leaton Lachlan Tate Alyssa Thompson RobinMari Van Vuuren Bella Wharehoka Casey Williams Tessa Worthington HOWICK COLLEGE NCEA Scholarship Recipients 2018 We are proud to share the exceptional results of those students who achieved NCEA Scholarships Level 2 Naomi Ashforth Harry Bajwa Levi Beintken Caitlin Bullent Alana Burton Zachary Cleveland Jemima Cortez Ashleigh Dixon Holly Hannaby Georgia Hoddle Kristin Howie Harsimran Hundal Ashley Hunt Anna Kim Ritisha Kumar Samantha Lilly Kaliyah Lima Brianna Little Maya Louw Riya Luthra Bhumik Patel Yoshitha Mantripragada Talia Mather Abby McArthur Mikayla Metcalfe Milica Mihajlovic Avikash Naidu Rashil Nand Vivek Panchal Abhay Pandit Andrea Pedro William Pickett Brianna Reynolds Samuel Romero Ayusha Salgaonkar Sayali Samant Jenita Seav Isha Singh Paige Smit Katie Smith Madison Smith Varvara Solovyeva Sarah Spargo Stella Tauaika Catherine Thomas Nicole Tilling Liam Twentyman Eve Tyler Meghan Woodfield Rachel Wu Charlie Zhu In 2018 eighteen scholarships were gained overall Special congratulations to Inka Pleiss who gained a scholarship at an Outstanding Level Congratulations to the following students and their teachers and families who supported and encouraged them throughout their learning journey Level 3 Laura Annison Chisholm Jessica Benns Neve Bradbury Sara Brewer Stephanie Browne Winnie Cao Henry Chen Fergus Cleveland Sophie Corbett Ishaiah Cross Hannah Curwood Jennie Gan Emily Hiddleston Olivia Homan Frank Ji Ish Kadakia Nathan Limm Annaliese Lines Emily Manwaring Hayley McDonald Anastasia McKearney Connor Nelson Inka Pleiss Carl Ponio Rosie Salt Tilly Smith Thomas Speed Shanna Steffany Rania Tabunot Callum van Rooyen Jakob Wakeling Jane Ward Hinemoa Watene 96 BACK CONTENTS Brianna Reynolds sat in Yr 12 Drama Olivia Homan Dance Emily Manwaring Painting Fergus Cleveland Chemistry Frank Shiyuan Calculus Anastasia McKearney History Georgia Corkill Photography Ish Kadakia Biology Ishaiah Cross Calculus Kaliya Lima sat in Yr 12 Dance Inka Pleiss Geography History Classical Studies English Outstanding Jennie Gan Media Studies Nathan Limm History NEXT Varavara Solovyeva sat in Yr 12 Design and Visual Communication Thomas Speed History 97 YEARBOOK 2019

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SPORTS AEROBICS T he girls competed at various events throughout the year for their clubs training and working hard to perfect their routines in the gymnastics code that requires strength fitness flexibility and movement The team represented the school at the New Zealand Secondary School championships in August and each team member brought home a medal with two gold and two bronze placings in total ATHLETICS At the Gymsport Nationals competition held in October Sarah Kennedy Imogen Hatley Owen and Morgan Taylor represented their region Gymsport Manukau They all showed commitment and courage competing in tough divisions with close scores in the top placings Athletics Counties Manukau Back Row Shay Dawson Mya Ramsay Amelia Carr Samantha Tanuvasa Third Row Kenjiah Weir Chetan Chand Kyan Brown Phoebe Ata Marolene Basson Daniel Murray Mackenzie Millen 2nd Row Brooklyn Harrison Isabella Manuofetoa Jaymie Little Tung Bui Amani Sila Myah Leilua Milan Kennedy Front Row Ava Boyd Cora Delahunty Katie Heaven Trent MacCallum Heath Galloway Chloe Ruffles Ashley Pauling Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Athletics Auckland Team Back Row Mya Ramsay Jaymie Little Daniel Murray 2nd Row Kyan Brown Myah Leilua Amani Sila Ben Adamson Front Row Mackenzie Millen Katie Heaven Heath Galloway Brooklyn Harrison Marolene Basson BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU AND JUDO 2 019 was the third year for our Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club continuing our expansion that we started last year now with 15 regular members We moved to a new venue in D2 due to scheduling conflicts and despite some initial challenges made the venue our home helped by the purchase of more rigid judo mats more like the ones used in smaller dojos around the world These mats meant that we had a firmer ground to stand on and were better able to incorporate movement footwork and foot sweeps into our curriculum without worrying about the ground beneath us slipping Once again we made a road trip down to Aquinas College in Tauranga for NZ Secondary Schools Nationals and the Waikato Bay of Plenty Fun Day Unlike last year when it was just the competitors making the drive this year we brought other club members in as spectators so that we could better represent the school s colours on the road Mr Willing came with us in his final act as a member of the club Firstly in the Fun Day which is aimed at beginners to judo second year member Kelle Dawson and first year member Thomas Allsopp both Yr 11s competed in the same pool with Kelle earning a silver medal after throwing Thomas who earned bronze with a welltimed sacrifice throw HOWICK COLLEGE Year 1 yellow belt and second year member Meagan Fowler was our other competitor She competed first in the under 70kg category in the morning fighting bravely against the eventual champion and losing a close second fight to a green belt Later in the day however she entered the Open where all weight divisions were welcome and managed to come away with a bronze medal throwing a blue belt with a big leg reap for the win giving us a nationals medal for the second year in a row Sarah Kennedy International Age Group 2 NZSS Gold NZ Nationals Bronze Morgan Taylor ADP 4 NZSS Bronze NZ Nationals 6th and Personal Best score Imogen Hatley Owen ADP3 NZSS Bronze NZ Nationals Silver Taylor Woodhead Open Level 5 NZSS Gold Photos supplied by WinkiPop Media CONTENTS NEXT Judo and Jiu jitsu Back Row Vishnu Muthukumar 2nd Row Patrick Lee Kelle Dawson Meagan Fowler Thomas Allsopp Reuben Woollaston Avraham Briones Front Row Grace Dawson Caelan Clark Bade Benedict Uy Coach Johnathan Davey Keeyah Mathews Overall it was a successful year for the Howick College Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team and we look forward to seeing the club continue to grow On top of the competition related highlights we also had a few more worth mentioning In term 1 Mr Uy s Judo BACK Results club held a fundraiser raising money for Christchurch shooting victims by having members spar for 50 rounds in which Mr Uy Kelle Dawson Grace Dawson and Reuben Woollaston participated along with various other judoka from around Auckland raising 1200 in total Grace Dawson even took on a 6 7 2m former Commonwealth Games representative in one of these rounds In term 2 we had a guest appearance from Howick College alumnus sensei Brent Cooper Olympian and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist taking us through variations of the throw tai otoshi body drop Avraham Briones did a judo demonstration for the Irvine House assembly and the club also did a demonstration in the gym during the Yr 8 Open Evening sparking some interest from prospective students Right after practice exams Mr Uy along with Avraham and Thomas also paid a visit to the De La Salle College wrestling club to teach a guest class This club is run by Mr Lensen who had a teaching placement here in term 2 and helped with our club while he was here To close off term 3 we had a guest lesson from a professional wrestler Toa Henare who wrestles for New Japan Pro Wrestling the second biggest pro wrestling promotion in the world and we had a yellow belt grading for Thomas Allsopp Kelle Dawson Vishnu Muthukumar and Reuben Woollaston In the more prestigious Secondary Schools Nationals held on the other side of the venue we also had two competitors Year 12 Avraham Briones as an orange belt opened his under 66kg campaign with a thunderous 6 second victory against a member of the Auckland Training Squad before facing a brown belt in his next fight against whom he held a lead until a welltimed throw in the final minute took the victory away from Avraham this brown belt had also done a development tour in Japan earlier that year and was heavily favoured as a result He then lost a close bronze medal final afterwards against yet another brown belt again fighting competitively until being thrown 106 Sarah also represented New Zealand as part of the aerobics team that competed in the annual ANAC competition in Phoenix USA 107 YEARBOOK 2019

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BASKETBALL got in foul trouble the bench played the entire 3rd quarter against Rosmini and took the lead for good The team placed 5th after winning 5 games and losing just 1 a leap from a 2 win and 4 losses from last year B Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners asketball has continued from where it left off last year a good core of players spearheaded preseason training and trials early on Holiday basketball camp was also held during the July school break to prepare teams for the winter tournament The Senior Boys were in the Schick Northern Cup Tournament and games were held at North Shore Event Centre where they faced a giant Rotorua team in the quarterfinals Despite their valiant effort they eventually fell 69 60 Playing for 7th place the team won a cliffhanger against One Tree Hill In the last 40 seconds Howick up by 1 the teams exchanged baskets for the last time a 3 ball from One Tree Hill and a 1 from us courtesy of a great pass from Zek and a textbook finish by Xander Snyman In the Central Eastern Zone local tournament three notable teams made significant placings It has been years since we fielded a girls team and the junior girls team surprised themselves by earning a spot in the playoffs They ended up winning a nail biter against Macleans College to place 3rd in the B Grade It was a tied ball game at the end of regulation and to break the tie a penalty shootout ensued We converted the 2nd shot for the 3rd place finish The Junior Prem Boys team showed massive growth in skills and team play A 2nd place finish in pool play and a 6th place finish in the Junior A division are testaments to the team s progress This is a huge jump from last year s 11th place finish The Senior Boys team also made an improvement by placing 5th in the Senior Opens Grade a significant jump from last year s 9th place finish This is the 2nd year that we have sent teams to Tauranga for the BBNZ 3v3 National Slam but it is the first time that a junior girls team was sent to participate Based from last year s results both boys teams were seeded in the bottom half of their divisions The senior boys were relegated to play for the 19th which they convincingly won However they then proceeded to win all their playoff games to place 9th at the end Overall the boys teams have significantly improved their placing compared with last year the junior boys winning 8 games and losing 4 games and the senior boys winning 5 games and losing 4 Team MVP Coach s Choice Award Senior Boys Ezekiel Taylor Issey Kouch U17 Boys Neo Clarin Sione Vaea Junior Black Boys Caine Bethune Maui Jones Junior Red Boys Kaiin McOnie Gerry Gan Junior Girls Amelia Carr Chantal Levi For the second year in a row Ezekiel Taylor brought home the Senior Player of the Year and Caine Bethune brought home the Junior Player of the Year Basketball 3x3 Senior Boys Back Row Luke Matete Jun Gamiao Coach Front Row Bruno Danev Ben Adamson Devin Wallace Basketball Senior A Back Row Issey Kouch Samson Tavai Maui Jones Jun Gamiao Coach Front Row Ezekiel Taylor Jaden Naidoo Caine Bethune Basketball Boys U17 Back Row Lingfei Ge Apollo Wang Neo Clarin Issey Kouch Coach Front Row Sam Vaea Jack Ye Sione Vaea Nathan Lau Jann Duenas Wallace Basketball 3x3 Junior Boys Back Row Xander Snyman Jun Gamiao Coach Front Row William Watene Jaden Naidoo Maui Jones Basketball Junior Boys Black Back Row Branden Hall Caine Bethune Ryan Scott Jun Gamiao Coach Front Row William Watene Jaden Naidoo Maui JonesWallace Basketball Junior Boys Red Back Row Sartaaj Nagra Kaiin McOnie Byron Lau ese Front Row Kenndric Corpuz Luke Hegley Caleb Rutene Gerry Gan Benjamin Smit Basketball Junior Girls Back Row Teodora Jotanovic Ella Fowell Zoe Hill Front Row Samantha Gomez Amelia Carr Chantal Levi Basketball 3x3 Junior Girls Back Row Charlotte Harris Jun Gamiao Coach Front Row Teodora Jotanovic Amelia Carr Samantha Gomez Although it has been a trying year it has also spurred each player to get better as the season progressed All the hard work and perseverance paid off as we leapt up the placings It has been a fantastic follow up to our new era of basketball and I commend all our players for their efforts and enthusiasm We congratulate each teammate and look forward to another exciting year ahead We would like to take this opportunity to thank our 3v3 tournament sponsor Award Carpets Ltd without whose generosity it would have been challenging to cover the costs of the trip Going into the games junior girls were excited and anxious at the same time Collectively they agree that they have learned a lot and that their experience will be their driving force to work towards returning more competitively next year Mr Gamiao TiC Basketball The three teams are very eager to further improve the level of play they have shown and be more competitive when they return next year This is also the 2nd year that we have sent teams to the Basketball New Zealand Secondary School Tournaments during winter tournament week The Junior Boys were in the Zone 1 A grade division and games were held at Pulman Arena The team swept the pool play in a convincing fashion with the steady play of Caine Bethune Maui Jones and Jaden Naidoo This however does not take away from the contributions of each of the players in various games Like when three key players HOWICK COLLEGE 108 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 109 YEARBOOK 2019

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CRICKET Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners CRICKET STAFF VS STUDENT T20 GAME too However apart from these the Staff innings was disappointing The 1st XI bowlers were restricted to just a 5 pace run up to preserve the self esteem of the Staff players yet they easily made inroads into the Teachers batting order Harmeet Singh found the edge on a number of occasions with his medium pacers and Caine Bethune proved more than a handful with his right armovers And by the time the sausages were being roasted at the half way stage expertly by chefs Miss Laura Allen and Mrs Janice Wright there was a certain swagger about the Student XI who seemed to feel that they had the measure of the lacklustre Staff XI T he school s 1st Cricket XI had been having such an impressive season that a handful of teachers thought it might be appropriate to put them to a sterner test And so it was that a group of Howick College staff and hangers on committed themselves to a Thursday afternoon s cricket in late February to test the mettle of this year s student cohort s finest Without a clear directive around attire the Staff XI were in the end a motley crew clad in a variety of colours and styles one team member hubristic enough even to turn up in full cricket whites Principal Iva Ropati was unanimously voted the captain and selector He was the only person allowed to vote Funnily enough he also found himself at the top of the batting order Mr Richard Henty and Mr Dryden impressed with the ball during the staff bowling effort the former with his awkward dibbly dobbly left armers a bit like an elderly left arm version of Colin de Grandholme and the latter with an up tempo nagging line and length with the new ball think Rod Latham but with a bit more venom With the bat Head Boy Tim Cloves demonstrated his excellent hand eye coordination by clearing the boundary comfortably several times one of his sixes so big that it is still to land Connah Thompson was another outstanding contributor with the bat flaying the lacklustre bowling display to all corners of the ground Ethan Barnes and Ben McKendrick approached the game like a net session and treated the bowling with such disdain that fielders started feigning injury in an effort to avoid repeated retrievals from the boundary From a golden oldies perspective it was startling to see the brazenness and creativity of some of the shots on display from these batsmen some offering reverse sweeps and ramp shots that proved impossible to set fields for 1st XI debutant Tom Holmes strode confidently to the crease and after an awkward rising delivery enticed a miss timed pull shot that was topedged for a comfortable catch in close when he A collection of prominent 1st XI players along with a couple of emerging players from the Colts team turned up in opposition to the Staff line up on that warm summer s afternoon The wicket was pretty flat and quite green and in the absence of a coin for a toss the coaches came to a gentlemen s agreement and the Teachers were inserted to bat first The eagerly anticipated clash got underway under full sun with a light breeze coming down the hill from the Sandspit Road end shortly after the end of the school day Messrs Ropati and Thomas formed a formidable opening pair and had the innings continued in the slap bash way that these two started the Student XI would probably have been quite concerned about their ability to chase a big score However the innings did not continue in this fashion Recently departed staff member and IT guru Mr Anuj Tuteja displayed a technique reminiscent of a young Tendulkar Mr Eddie Jones added several lofty blows to and over the boundary and Mr Craig Dryden was able to find the boundary HOWICK COLLEGE 110 BACK received a rather hostile send off from one of the staff team which perhaps reflected the fact that the Staff were simply not good enough and powerless to do anything to stem the onslaught of the 1st XI batsmen There certainly was a bit of feeling in the game However it was more likely that this misplaced emotion was derived for the most part from those senior players who were starting to see that their cricketing days realistically were behind them In fact towards the end of the run chase the rules were changed in order to try to swing things further in the favour of the Staff XI including a rule as controversial as the 6 runs for an over throw absurdly awarded during the never to be mentioned 2019 Cricket World Cup Final The 1st XI were told that instead of being able to hit boundaries they had to run every run instead This momentarily gave the Staff team a glimmer of hope which was swiftly extinguished as the useful middle order 1st XI batsmen plundered some loose bowling scoring perhaps 15 or more off one feeble Staff over In the end the 1st XI romped home and the Staff team will be lucky if the students accept a similar challenge next year given the ease with which their victory was secured GIRLS 1ST XI CRICKET BOYS CRICKET The team moved up a grade this term to the 1A Grade on the back of some great performances in Term Four in which they won the 1B Grade We had a great year just failing to make the final due to a couple of rained out games finishing 3rd overall Of the 12 games we played we won 9 drew 1 and lost 2 The 1A Grade provides the girls with a real challenge to test themselves against some quite strong teams The team was led again by captain Ashley Hunt and backed up well by vice captains Katia Kennedy and Hannah Burns Hannah was the standout player for the term turning in some strong performances with both bat and ball despite carrying an injury for the whole season Overall the core group of players developed in fine cricketers over the season and it has been inspiring to watch the growth of the team over this time As a team there was a wonderful sense of sportsmanship passion and friendship which hopefully in the upcoming seasons is a catalyst for the sports growth at Howick College We had 4 players make the MVP team Connah Thompson was the top ranked player in the grade Sam Hosking 7th Sunny Singh 8th and Harmeet Singh 10th The 1A Grade also gave the girls an opportunity to participate in tournament week and play four T20 games over three days on grass wickets For many of the players this was their first tournament and the first time they played on a grass wicket The real highlight was the number of players in the squad with over 20 playing for the team over the 8 game season Thanks to Connah Thompson for helping with our Monday trainings Ms Hargraves for managing the team for another year and for Steve Hunt for coaching yet again Thanks also to the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club for donating some great gear for the team to use Finally to a great group of supporters thanks heaps for turning out sharing a laugh and creating such a supportive atmosphere for our players Ashley Hunt CONTENTS NEXT 111 Thanks to all who were involved and while the Staff probably had more fun than the students it was a polished performance by the victors who thoroughly deserved the win Full credit to them Student team Tim Cloves Tom Holmes Caine Bethune Sam Hosking Ethan Barnes Bryce Hale Nic Snyman Harmeet Singh Zane Thompson Connah Thompson Ben Mckendrick and Ben Wilson Coach es Mr Kelvin Perfect and Mr Mark Thompson Staff team Iva Ropati c Mark Thomas Dave Finn Craig Dryden Richard Henty Paramjit Kaur Roger Hagglund Rohitesh Mishra Richard Brown Anuj Tuteja and Eddie Jones Coach vacancy Mr D Finn The boys can feel very proud of their efforts and represented Howick College with pride A big thanks to KP for giving up his Saturday s to coach the boys Team Members Connah Thompson C Harmeet Singh Sam Hosking Ben Mckendrick Max German Zane Thompson Ethan Barnes Sunny Singh Bryce Hale Tim Cloves Ben Wilson Nick Synman Summary T20 Tournament Week The boys were put into the Premier grade competition up against some strong opposition In the pool stages the boys didn t play to their potential and got off to a shaky start against Rangitoto losing by 30 runs They followed this up with a good win against Macleans College winning by 30 runs only to be out classed by King s College the following game We ended up playing for 5 6th place which had us losing to Takapuna in a well fought out game Overall it was great couple of days that will give the boys plenty to think about around their skill sets and what to work on over winter The boys would to thank Kirsty Halliday and Carolle Varghese for giving up their days to oversee the boys We would like to thank Ben Teagle David Lau and Karn Singh from Barfoot and Thompson Meadowlands for their generous sponsorship this year With their assistance we have been able to purchase new cricket equipment for our 1st XI and Colts teams YEARBOOK 2019

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CROSSCOUNTRY STUDENT WRITING VAL CENIS As I sit here now in the heat of the day the snow and beauty of Val Cenis seem millions of miles away Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Cricket 1st XI Boys Back Row Nicolas Snyman Maxwell German Tim Cloves 2nd Row Benjamin Wilson Bryce Hale Harmeet Singh Zane Thompson Cole MacCallum Front Row Ethan Barnes Ben McKendrick Connah Thompson Sam Hosking Prabhjot Singh Cricket 1st XI Girls Back Row Carys Limm Ashleigh Solomann Marina Fenn 2nd Row Katia Kennedy Olive Coomes Priyanka Patel Grace Simpson Sukhleen Kaur Claire Spittal FRONT Row Alaiza Mehta Mollie McHale Ashley Hunt Hannah Burns Chloe Mesley Just over the Italian border clinging to the edge of the French Alps lies Val Cenis a small township of just over 650 people Mountains stretch towards the sky lining both sides of the valley Evergreen trees layer the mountains changing from fresh and green to white and snowy as the gradient of the slope increases For the duration of the chilly season this place is a winter wonderland giving Val Cenis a Christmassy air Chalets litter the area their wooden tones breaking up a barren sheet of white Supermarkets appear sparingly selling French delicacies cheeses and meats and pastries and breads Tourists walk about the slushy streets enjoying the wondrous views Locals more sensibly lock themselves inside avoiding temperatures that rarely leave the negatives at this time of year A farrago of varying languages and accents fills my ears from French and thick to German and complex Occasionally my ears pick up words that my brain can process English It reminds me that even though I am a stranger in a foreign land I am not entirely alone Crosscountry Auckland Zone Cormac Simpson Heath Galloway Shay Dawson Our hotel is within 50 metres of the main chairlift at the bottom of the ski field which proves to be very convenient Two bedrooms a small kitchen a bathroom and a toilet smelling as though someone smoked cigarettes in there non stop for a week A modest yet functional place and my home for the next week Dumping our gear we eagerly get back to the freezing outdoors and venture to the ski gear rental shop As we walk I wonder whether I shall still be able to fly down the slopes at tremendous speeds The thought of getting back on skis makes me a bit nervous but the distinct smell of pines trees is rather soothing Crosscountry Eastern Zone Back Row Ashley Pauling Cormac Simpson Shay Dawson Brooke Hamilton Front Row Heath Galloway Katie Heaven Phoebe Ata Every day begins with a bowl of hazelnut muesli half actual sustenance and half giant chunks of chocolate Around 9 am the sun peeks over the mountains and looks down on to the valley Ski school begins at 9 30 on the first day and I meet my group Identical twins their 20s from the Netherlands an English woman an hilarious French couple in matching outfits and two boys around my age Dressed in layers and layers of clothing that makes me feel as though I m in an oven we take a gondola up the main peak Crystallised ice has created beautifully intricate patterns on the windows Feeling a little claustrophobic in this tiny gondola with people I don t know and fearful at our increasing height anxiety kicks in But I realise how lucky I am to be surrounded by snow and serenity Reaching the top I am hit by a blast of cold air like opening the door to an industrial freezer Learning how to stay upright was the biggest lesson for Day 1 with parallel turns incorporated minorly I have dull aching legs a tired body but a relaxed mind after just one day I am already convinced that skiing is a form of therapy The next week of my life involves a rigid routine ski school in the morning home for jambon and frites skiing blissfully all afternoon and then dinner at our hotel I feel refreshed and free For the first time in a long time I do not have a care or worry in the world The Val Cenis ski map is an organised mess of green runs and blue runs and red runs and black runs Every run presents a new challenge terrifying nerve wracking and technical yet thrilling invigorating and fabulous Progressing further and further up the mountains icingsugar powder snow becomes plentiful It allows my skis to sink in and I travel speedily down each track with precision The cold stings but I couldn t care less I am in a state of exhilaration As I flashback to Val Cenis enveloped in all its snow and beauty my school troubles and the scorching temperatures seem to melt away Tessa Worthington Yr 12 Cricket Junior Boys Back Row Matthew Butterfield Caine Bethune Milan Kennedy Matthew Wesse Front Row Bradley German Jacques Basson Conrad Foord Daniel Masson Chris Henty HOWICK COLLEGE 112 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 113 YEARBOOK 2019

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FOOTBALL First XI Girls Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners 2 019 what a season of development for our young team Starting the year playing above our ability grade was a tough start to the year but provided us with a team goal in relation to where we want to be Once we were placed in the correct grade our season started to look up Playing a new formation designed to take advantage of our strengths and speed we started to look more competitive and get our first win in our 2nd game a nice 4 2 win again Pukekohe Following this up with win against Sir Edmund Hillary and Pakuranga College we finished in the Top4 Playoff Spots A tough fixture against a well matched Botany Downs College team and a 9 goal thriller against St Mary s ended the season Tournament week at the Maurice Hulme tournament in Rotorua was a huge success Finishing the group stage with 5 points from a really tough group containing 2 teams that would go on to at least the quarter finals leading against eventual 4th place until an injury time equaliser resulted in a draw saw us placed in the third section of the playoff rounds but firm favourites to finish top of section The team didn t disappoint really came together and went on a run only conceding once in the next 3 fixtures netting wins against our local derby Pakuranga College 2 0 Rutherford College 3 1 and Fraser High 3 0 to secure top spot in the section and 17th position The difference in the team from the start of the year is outstanding a group of players with very little shared Boys Football Trident Tournament Wanganui experience has become a team that is structured balanced and has a sense of togetherness I would like to thank Miss Kingston for her hours of support and organisation and Miss Hargreaves and Mr Dryden for their regular support Also a huge thankyou to the parents of our young women who have supported at various fixtures throughout the season A special thankyou to Mr King who came to watch every game and ended up running the line at most of them Football 1st XI Boys Football 1st XI Girls Back Row Reon Gould Rhys Stewart Tung Bui Gareth Mirko Jake Sutherland 2nd Row Connor Green Lucas Boniface Ben Butterfield Kaine Bradley Liam Cotton Riley Hamilton Cobi Allen Coach Front Row Tai Smith Ethan Scully Jaden Naidoo Benjamin Parnell Peter Garofalakis Henry Lee Kevin De Matos Back Row Sophia Garofalakis Lucy Welham Katie Heaven Chante Du Plessis 2nd Row Briar Kingston Manager Aimee O Brien Kate Williamson Kaitlyn Bingham Maria Carr Andy Thompson Coach Front Row Bethany Stephens Aimee Vessey Kelsea King Courtney Gould Kiani Taituha Football 2nd XI Girls Football 2nd XI Boys Back Row Schapelle Nimot Emma Singer Brooke Prattley 2nd Row Valentine Kunzler Bianca Day Megan Wilkes Mia Taylor Sophie McAuley Shae Muirson Coach Front Row Violet Odendaal Asher Saunders Kyra Silcock Jessica Peterson Ami Sobue Back Row Samuel Kumar Thomas Gooddy Brent Perfect 2nd Row Cory Melville Rajiv Chandra Liam Cotton Cameron Small James Harold Bruce Cotton Coach Front Row Shane Narayan Tai Smith David Small Max Bradley Ryan Hardaker Blaine Shepherd Nathan Phu Andy Thompson Coach At the beginning of our 2019 season our team faced many challenges We were a whole new team this year having lost majority of our Yr 13 players last year But after a slow start and some guidance from our new coach Mr Thompson our girls found their rhythm This progress showed as by the end the season we came in the top 4 of the Counties Manukau division and were in the top 8 in the APC In term 3 we attended the Maurice Hulme tournament in Rotorua At the tournament we fought hard and only lost 2 of our 8 games This team worked incredibly hard to get this far in a very short time and we are looking forward to what the next season will bring An incredibly big thankyou to Mr Thompson and Miss Kingston for all the time and sacrifices they made for us during this season and to the parents who always came to support us It is very much appreciated Chante Du Plessis Team Captain Football 3rd XI Boys Football 15th Grade Boys Back Row Caleb Brown Hamish Robinson 2nd Row Amarsh Raj Harry Smith Carlos John Cameron Mackenzie Front Row Luca Fulgoni Mitch Kirk Toby Davies Daniel Clarke Patrich Tolentino HOWICK COLLEGE 114 BACK CONTENTS NEXT Back Row Callum Harold Ethan Hill Callum Hayward 2nd Row Kritesh Naicker Marco Beresford Cody Oakes Russell Webb Ben Schoeman 115 YEARBOOK 2019

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HOCKEY 1ST XI GIRLS HOCKEY T his year of hockey has by far been one of my favourite years We had an excellent season with a bunch of new additions to our team The team as a whole has improved hugely over the season as well as on an individual level The girls are now able to read how each other play and react to that which really is quite impressive This was further developed in our school tournament during week 7 of term 3 There was a new spark in the girls and a desire to win During this tournament I witnessed the girls play their absolute best games of hockey New bonds and friendships have been formed and our team is even stronger than it was before It has been my privilege to captain this impressive group of girls this year Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Jenna Hainsworth Captain BOYS HOCKEY 2019 has been a brilliant season for the girls and our results are proof of their sheer determination to grow to challenge themselves and always prove their critics wrong It seems like every obstacle possible was thrown their way this year and despite this they drew together as a team and found ways to overcome everything with plenty of laughs and lots of learning We also welcomed a new coach Liz Venter with support from Renee Bryant and Jai Hira on the coaching staff and we are so grateful for their commitment to our team for sharing their skills knowledge and experience The support from wh nau who have always been in the background cheering the girls on doesn t go unnoticed so a huge thank you to our supporters The team spent a week in Hamilton where they placed 5th at the Kate Trolove cup with Tiana King as the top goal scorer for the entire tournament What an amazing year we have had I can most definitely say that I will have life long memories of the amazing times that we have shared The boys hockey season got off to an unsettled start without a coach and eight new Yr 9 and 10 boys making it a very young and inexperienced team The juniors had to learn fast how to take on strong senior boys and managed admirably The season proved to be highly successful as the boys all pulled together and worked as one which saw them finish the season top of B Division Hockey 1st XI Boys Back Row Jeandre Reynders Reuben Ata Jacques Basson Jonty Israel 2nd Row Hayden Payot Tim Cloves Charlie Gordon Matthew Hayward Jolene MacCallum Coach Front Row Logan Kennedy Cole MacCallum Nicolas Webster Trent MacCallum Carlos John This year we went to the Olympic Sticks Tournament in Pukekohe where we finished 5th It was great to see the boys give of their best and play with such determination I would like to congratulate Reuben Ata for being selected for the Under 15 Auckland team and Trent MacCallum for the Under 15 Auckland Development team Katarena Bisset Manager 2019 Prize Winners Reuben Ata Yr 11 Coach s choice Logan Kennedy Yr 10 Most improved Cole MacCallum Yr 11 MVP Hockey 1st XI Girls We would like to thank our coach Lucy Darby who joined us in the second part of the season She quickly slotted into the team and helped develop the boys confidence and skill levels HOWICK COLLEGE 118 BACK CONTENTS Back Row Grayce Israel Georgia Todd Tiana King Angeline Todd Phoebe Ata 2nd Row Katarena Bisset Coach Gladine Strydom Catherine Thomas Melissa Boyd Marolene Basson Holly Nelson Ella Bryant Elizabethe Venter Coach Front Row Sammy Boyd Brooke Rayner Hayley Brown Jenna Hainsworth Alesha Patel Hockey U15A Hockey 2nd XI Girls Back Row Keeva James Mollie McHale Ashleigh Solomann Amelia Car 2nd Row Amber Tinning Anya Worthington Monique Preisig Evelyn Morrison Front Row Ashley Pauling Chantal Levi Kelsea King Lucy Gibson Eli Hukui Leebody Back Row Tracy Hefer Natasha Wigley Ashlee Ross 2nd Row Naomi Cooper Coach Basheerah September Sarah Thomas Hazel Stratford Annabel Mason Renee Bryant Coach Front Row Madison Kimpton Chloe Ruffles Lizzie van Heerden Grace Kinsella Hayley Cooper NEXT 119 YEARBOOK 2019

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NETBALL O n a Saturday we had 17 teams take to the courts each Saturday morning with the support of their coaches managers and whanau We also had 4 teams play at the HPNC netball courts on a Wednesday with the Senior team and Junior team winning their grades This season in the Auckland competition we finished with 5 first places 6 seconds 3 thirds 2 fourths and one sixth congratulations to all our teams I love those red dresses Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners This year our Premier team had many firsts starting with winning the combined points tournament and then placing 2nd in the Auckland competition A huge thankyou to those who came along to the final at the Auckland Centre What an amazing event and the support was unbelievable and finishing off with the support of our 1st XV and that HAKA The team have just finished 3rd at Upper North Island Tournament which allows them to attend NZ Nationals for the third time Nationals was held in Nelson and the team had a slow start to the tournament but finished strong wearing their red dresses with proudly The team finished 5th in the country UMPIRES AND UMPIRE OF THE SEASON AWARDS Soana Manuofetoa Another person who has worked hard to make our season successful is Catherine Simpson our umpire delegate A massive thank you to organising coaching and pushing our umpires this season TEAM AWARDS 9 White 2nd place Senior Black 2nd place 10 Red 2nd place Coach s Choice Ava Boyd MVP Hannah Webb Coach Nicole Tilling and Maddie Welham Manager Paula Willis Coach s Choice Leilani Veness Coach s Choice Ella McCracken MVP Brittany McGrath MVP Vrunda Patel Manager Catriona McGrath Coach Amy Goosen and Brooklyn Harriso Manager Sara Donachie and Cathy Addison Senior B 1st place 10 Black 1st place Coach s Choice Grace Kelly 9 Red 2nd place Coach s Choice Kelsey Shearer MVP Mercy Fatuvalu Coach Leehava Saverio and Denise Taliaivao Manager Toni Ransom MVP Lahni Tafau Coach s Choice Jamie Leckner Coach Jasmyn Pamatatau MVP Emma Tucker Coach Nicky Statford Manager Zanel Burger Manager Monique Harsant Senior A 2nd place 10B 1st place Coach s Choice Brooke Hamilton 9 Black 4th place Coach s Choice Amy Cooper MVP Morgen Leemans Coach Melissa Wallace Manager Alison Orchard MVP Elenoa Tuitu u Coach s Choice Georgia Barnett Coach Georgia McCombe MVP Shelby Morris Coach Lata Davison Manager Stacey Hamilton Manager Natalie Simpson and Michelle Barnett Premier 2 4th place 10A 3rd place Coach s Choice Jazmin Stevens Apaipora 9C 3rd place Coach s Choice Beck y Roberts MVP Jessica Halpin Coach Tessa Worthington Manager Deb Underwood MVP Jaelin Tulikaki Coach s Choice Isabella Manuofetoa Coach Chris Dyke MVP Shalah Maye Jackson Coach Hannah Tapara Manager Lisa Ransom Manager Aletta Manuofetoa Premier 1 2nd place Senior White 6th place Coach s Choice SuElyse Ulugia 9B 1st place Coach s Choice Isabella Vincent MVP Abbey Reynolds Coach Olivia Morrow Manager Fiona Reynolds Coach s Choice Denay Wiid VP Zahara Adams Coach Laura Allen 9A 1st place MVP Nanise Waqaira Coach Adelita Sotutu Manager Chris Dyke Senior Red 3rd place Coach s Choice Aleksandra Tunufai MVP Tmax Jones Coach Ashleigh Green Manager Salome Jones Coach s Choice Emily O Sullivan MVP Rae Dawn Seumanu Coach Danielle Sim Netball Premier Girls Netball Senior White Back Row Will Tu ipuloto Coach Violet Toto Leehava Saverio Amelia Walmsley Su Elyse Ulugia Adelita Sotutu Coach Front Row Elenoa Gukirewa Dajian Brown Nanise Waqaira Edyn Paul Cheylarn Butler HOWICK COLLEGE 120 BACK Back Row Jazmin Olliver Zahara Adams Gwyneth McCabe Anna Schmitt Amelia Rawlings Laura Allen Coach Front Row Denay Wiid Abby Ferguson Alicia Allan Chloe Mitsoulis Taylan Cooper Netball Premier 2 Back Row Kate Hegley Breeze Peeni Rata Front Row Shaila Tafau Jazmin Stevens Apaipora Jaelin Tulikaki CONTENTS NEXT 121 YEARBOOK 2019

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NETBALL REPRESENTATIVES U19s HPNC SuElyse Ulugia Elenoa Gukirewa and Nanise Waqaira training partner Leehava Saverio named in the tournament team Manager Chris Dyke U17s HPNC A Amelia Walmsley and Dajian Brown captain MVP and named in the tournament team Katrina Grant Award Jazmin Stevens Apaipora The Katrina Grant Award was donated to the school by Katrina herself a former Howick College student The award is designed to go to stand out players who not only show the 4Cs on court but also in the classroom and around school The Katrina Grant award goes to the player who had an outstanding performance throughout all her years at Howick College Congratulations Jazmin Coach Georgia McCombe Manager Lisa Ransom Papakura A Breeze Peeni Rata THANK YOU AKL B Jaelin Tulikaku MVP and named in the tournament team U15s HPNC A Brooklyn Murray Cheylarn Butler Bella Manuofetoa Soana Manuofetoa and Amelia Walmsey player of the tournament A massive thankyou to our sponsors All these groups help in some way and it is hugely appreciated Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Papakura A Breeze Peeni Rata Elise Kiors and Ashley Birch HPNC B Mya Ramsay Shalah Maye Jackson Netball Senior Red Netball Senior Black Back Row Emily O Sullivan Hannah Benjamin Lucy Strawbridge Rae Dawn Seumanu Front Row Hayley McKenzie Hayley Cooper Samantha Cooper Ane Foord Zara Ashley Back Row Angel Penaia Olivia Riley Posia Fatuvalu Front Row Caprice Howes Nicole Tilling Brittney McGrath Jorja Riley Ella McCracken Netball Senior B Netball Senior A Back Row Emily Smith Brooklyn Harrison Lahni Tafau Ngapuretu Marsters Front Row Lana Veve Marlise Burger Katana Italia Drollet Grace Kelly Emily Taylor Back Row Jane Turaki Denise Taliaivao Hannah Rushton Front Row Amy Goosen Brooke Hamilton Amelia Walmsley Netball Year 10 Black Netball Year 10 Red Back Row Emma Tucker Hannah Burt Kaylin Eigner Abbie Smillie Front Row Georgia Cook Hazel Stratford Lucy Harsant Jaime Skilton Jodie Xie Back Row Amy Goosen Coach Kaitlyn Jacob Williams Leilani Veness Aanshi Bathija Brooklyn Harrison Coach Front Row Ashlee Huang Mackenzee Andrews Vrunda Patel Tayla Donachie Paige Donnelly Harrison Tew and Emergency Planning Lucca Trailer Les Mills Red Studio National Asset group O I Glass NZ and MYM Year 9s HPNC A Hana Sotutu Sarina Masaga Jorgia Beattie Zhara Croft Mackenzie Tucker Eseta Waqaira MVP Tmax Jones tournament player Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this year s netball story the players the coaches the managers the parents the siblings all of you who have given up your time each week and it means so much to our teams AKL A Rileigh Campbell HPNC B Abbey Reynolds Bella Vincent U19 Fiji Team Violet Lee Soana and Elenoa placing 3rd at the International School Girls tournament Pacific Rim Elise Kiors and Breeze Peeni Rata Nanise Waqaira National Development camp Violet Toto Nanise Waqaira Leehava Saverio Nanise Waqaira 2018 2019 Training partner contract with the Mystics and playing some good minutes for them BEKO Marvels team member and MVP NZSS team member beating the England U19s the 4 game series 2019 2020 Training Partner contract with the Northern Star Service Award Sharlene Apaipora Junior Player of the Year Breeze Peeni Rata Senior Player of the Year Leehava Saverio Team of the year Year 9 A UNISS Player of the Tournament Nanise Waqaira Five Year Member s Badge Nanise Waqaira Brooklyn Harrison SuElyse Ulugia Nicole Tilling Leehava Saverio Amelia Rawlings Jazmin Stevens Apaipora HOWICK COLLEGE 122 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 123 YEARBOOK 2019

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Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Netball Year 10A Netball Year 10B Back Row Brooklyn Murray Hannah Tapara Coach Isabella Manuofetoa Front Row Mya Ramsay Chelsea Paul Shalah Maye Jackson Elise Kiors Leila Kerr Back Row Shelby Morris Grace Simpson Toni Rae Brodrick Hannah Greenawa Front Row Hayley Brown Mackenzie Millen Georgia Barnett Shianne Fenn Summer Ellis Netball Year 9 White Netball Year 9 RED Back Row Madison Welham Coach Antonija Kasum Alysha Jeffs Gabriella Homewood Jessica Griffiths Nicole Tilling Coach Front Row Ava Boyd Kendyl Kean Olivia Atwill Hannah Webb Freya Dibbe Back Row Leehava Saverio Coach Rhea Pradhan Jasmin Pereira Ja deane Higgs Moana Vaingalo Denise Taliaivao Coach Front Row Mercy Fatuvalu Na Keisha Somfan Kelsy Shearer Daphne Vaingalo Chanean Boshoff ORIENTEERING A n adventure like no other This year we had a large team of students taking on the Secondary Schools sprint races all around the Eastern suburbs many new to orienteering With Katie Heaven Tyler Halliday and Lucy Harsant making it through to the Auckland Secondary School sprint finals where they took on the top ten runners from all the schools in Auckland AKSS Sprint Final 2019 Netball Year 9A Netball Year 9B Back Row Aleksandra Tunufai Eseta Waqaira Jorgia Beattie Adelita Sotutu Coach Front Row Heidi Falaniko Fui Bailey Williams Rileigh Campbell Tmax Jones Sarina Masaga Back Row Mackenzie Tucker Isabella Mika Kaitlyn Wade Olivia Morrow Coach Front Row Jorja Tapusoa Isabella Vincent Zhara Croft Tamara Sio Chloe Mesley Katie Heaven 12th and 9th Senior Girls Tyler Halliday 11th and 32nd Intermediate Boys Lucy Harsant 12th and 21st Intermediate Girls We had a team of 4 that travelled around competing in the forest events with some great results AKSS Champs 2019 Katie Heaven 10th Senior Girls Championships Tyler Halliday 13th Intermediate Boys Championships Zach Honey 34th Intermediate Boys Championships Lucy Harsant 17th Intermediate Girls Championships NZSS Orienteering Championships 2019 Sprint Tyler Halliday 18th Intermediate Boys Zach Honey 32nd Intermediate Boys Lucy Harsant 27th Intermediate Girls Long Tyler Halliday 25th Intermediate Boys Lucy Harsant 27th Intermediate Girls Netball Year 9C Netball Year 9 BLACK Back Row Alilia Tu ipulotu Priyanka Patel Libby Underwood Tessa Worthington Coach Front Row Katie Rose Pemberton Emma Munro Finlay Pilkington Jessica Halpin Becky Roberts Back Row Samantha Tanuvasa Amy Cooper Charlotte Wallace Front Row Trista Gatt Morgen Leemans Mia Le Roux Leanne Joseph Brooke Therond HOWICK COLLEGE 124 BACK CONTENTS NEXT Orienteering Back Row Logan Douglas Antonija Kasum Jessica Burr Tyler Halliday 2nd Row Mya Taly Mitchell Carr Zach Honey Matthew Wessels Olive Coomes Andrew Horsens Front Row Brianna Tosh Mariska Aungiers Lucy Harsant Katie Heaven Cameron Clarke Isabella Vukich Rory Gambolati 125 YEARBOOK 2019

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HOWICK ROWING 2018 2019 H Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners owick College rowing has really made a name for itself in the 2018 2019 season This season has been very successful for us with crews winning medals in two of New Zealand s most prestigious rowing regattas competing against thousands of other athletes from all over the country Our Girls Novice Coxed Four coached by Keith Hibbard won gold at the North Islands Secondary School Championship Our other major success was the U15 Boys Coxed Four who took the bronze medal at the Aon Maadi Cup and silver at the North Island Secondary School Championship coached by Ms Sigrid Davis and Ms Leigh Brown At the start of the season we were very fortunate in gaining some new coaches Leigh Brown Liam Kitchin and Tim Nelson We were also fortunate in keeping previous coaches such as Max Calvert ex Howick rower Keith Hibbard who was one of the founders of Howick rowing and Sigrid Davis who was the head coach for the 2018 2019 season Sadly Sigrid better known as Sigi left earlier in the year to fulfil her dream of travelling and we wish her well wherever she ends up These coaches are superb people who put an enormous amount of time and effort into making sure we perform to our best and enjoy our time at Howick rowing We also owe many thanks to all the parents who supported us during the season without whom we wouldn t have been able to achieve all we have We appreciate the huge amount of time and effort they have contributed This year the Rowing team had a very special boat naming ceremony honoring the late Dudley Storey and his legacy with Howick College Rowing His wife and daughter were invited to the ceremony and a very emotional and touching story of his dedication and achievement was shared Rowing Maadi Squad Back Row Cameron Page Kyan Brown Brooke Hamilton Marco Beresford Ryan Scott Oskar McCamish 3rd Row Taylan Boyle Mitch Kirk Krish Patel Cory Melville Callum Harold Stella Hakkenbroek Abbie Smillie 2nd Row Samuel Osborne Connor Dower James Brown Ryan Parsons Ethan Hill Callum Hayward Leigh Brown Coach Front Row Emily Smillie Elise McIntosh Jaime Skilton Laura Wesseling Holly Nelson Lucy Welham Keirah Perano Back Row Kyan Brown Abbie Smillie Callum Hayward Travis Hynes Brooke Hamilton 2nd Row Russell Webb Cody Oakes Ryan Parsons Ethan Hill Callum Harold Leigh Brown Coach Front Row Briana Flexman Emily Smillie Jaime Skilton Laura Wesseling Holly Nelson Lucy Welham Elise McIntosh SPECIAL THANKS Howick College Rowing would like to thank Pub Charity Limited for their contribution towards our Girl s Quad Rowing Boat We would also like to thank the Four Winds Foundation for their contribution towards the rowing accommodation costs for the 2019 2020 season As the season advanced our values Passion Respect Integrity Dedication and Enjoyment really started to show with Howick rowing becoming more of a family than a team This bond was created by our dedication to this sport and the countless hours we have shared putting in the blood sweat and tears together on and off the water Looking back we can see that Howick rowing has grown tremendously and we can only hope that this continues into the 2019 2020 season where we plan on following up on the successes of this season HOWICK COLLEGE Rowing Full Squad 126 BACK CONTENTS Rowing Novice Squad Rowing Senior Squad Back Row Kyan Brown Ryan Scott Oskar McCamis 2nd Row Marco Beresford Cory Melville Connor Dower James Brown Stella Hakkenbroek Leigh Brown Coach Front Row Keirah Perano Lucy Welham Jaime Skilton Abbie Smillie Laura Wesseling Holly Nelson Emily Smillie Back Row Mitch Kirk Russell Webb Travis Hynes 2nd Row Callum Harold Cody Oakes Ryan Parsons Ethan Hill Callum Hayward Leigh Brown Coach Front Row Briana Flexman Hayley Cooper Taylan Boyle Brooke Hamilton Elise McIntosh NEXT 127 YEARBOOK 2019

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RUGBY 1ST XV T Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners he 2019 season was a highly successful one under the new team management of Mr Mark Thomas Deputy Principal Mr Will Tu ipolotu Sports Co ordinator and Mr Theo Snyman parent The season started with three consecutive bonus point wins followed by a mid season slump of three narrow losses Overall the team played an expansive and attacking style scoring 283 points and only conceding 99 We finished with 7 wins 3 losses and missing out on the 1C semi final by just 1 point The team learnt some valuable lessons about game management on field leadership and the need to execute core skills with accuracy As a result of a successful season as a team we have seen considerable development in individual players We have had several 1st XV players trial and be selected for Auckland age group representative teams in 2019 more than ever before Those who were selected for Auckland East U16 were Jeroslav Tamala Nicholas Snyman Austin Carew Robert Qalowasa and Dylan Roxburgh Making the Auckland U18 Barbarians were Cole Shepherd Matthew Turner Jordan Wheeler and Josua Kacirogoci The 2019 Howick College 1st XV were ably led by Alex Howearth and Matthew Turner These young men facilitated a strong team bond promoted an excellent teamwork ethic to be better than before and insisted on high individual standards based on our College values As the Head Coach of this playing group I am extremely proud of the legacy that has begun Our younger players have something special to aspire to as a result of this season as we now begin to prepare for a 1B promotion relegation game in April 2020 HOWICK COLLEGE 128 Rugby 2nd XV BOYS Back Row Magellan Tuitu u Macu Hukui Leebody David Seumanu Samaga Penaia 3rd Row Joss Hukui Leebody Coach Malachi Curtis Cameron MacDonald Louis Mitimeti Crawley Tristyn Taniwha Austin Carew Nat Prasad 2nd Row Justus Soe Maota Tofaeono Jochden Filimoehala Johnnivy Selau Nathan Halliday Brandon Coffey Pele Madason Thompson Steve Duncan Coach Front Row Ether Gray Lefale Sione Lavulo Roman Williams Uate Waqabaca Ezekiel Taylor Kyle Jonson Stefan Kaukasi Rugby 1st XV Girls Rugby 1st XV Boys Back Row Angel Penaia Aleksandra Tunufai Kyra Pule anga Stacey Harrison Tahei Baikeinuku 2nd Row Adelita Sotutu Coach Sal Pamatatau Ajani Kilisimasi Na Keisha Somfan Kylah Olliver Nifa TamaseuBrunt Coach Front Row Abby Lockhart Shalah Maye Jackson Tailena Kaiafa Mackenzie Wiki Tiana Thomson Dayna Moon Paige Makiri Back Row Nicolas Snyman Jeroslav Tamala Stefan Kaukasi Daniel Morgan 3rd Row Robert Qalowasa Daniel Magee Thomas Staples Austin Carew Xavier Gray Jerome Taupau Dylan Roxburgh 2nd Row Cameron MacDonald Christian Timu Josua Kacirogoci Ben McKendrick Lachlan Howe Hunter Duncan Gus Taliaivao Will Tu ipuloto Coach Front Row Mark Thomas Coach Cole Shepherd Jordan Wheeler Ryan Parsons Alex Howearth Matthew Turner Troy Johnson Jg Tuioti Theo Snyman Coach On behalf of the management team and players I d like to extend our sincere thanks to our loyal parent supporters particularly the Snyman family Thank you for your time your loud voices and your helping hands We look forward to the prospect of participating in the 2020 Gold Coast Rugby Carnival in July next year The future of Howick College rugby is very positive Rugby 5A Mr Mark Thomas Head Coach BACK Rugby 6A Back Row Leeland Perfect Kyan Brown Bj Sakalia Max Carter 3rd Row Logan Bray Addison Leat Matthew Lee James Haywood Riley Harrison Matthew Hayward Dave Allen Coach 2nd Row Brett Hoddle Coach Rob Stretch Coach Caine Bethune Ryan Scott Bronson Page Ben Hoddle Will Tu ipuloto Coach Front Row Ethan Boyle Alexis Crawley Aaron Stuart Zane Thompson Jess Murray Rudi Kronstron Cory Allen CONTENTS NEXT Back Row Regan Harrison Jack Jonson Simon Bargh Caden Bari John Christie Te Ahurei Watene 2nd Row Henry Nairn Tom Holmes Jordan Beale Charlie Wynn Jake McCabe Oliver Rooks Matthew Turner Coach Front Row Marco Fulgoni Joshua Radford Conrad Brady Cruiz Overend Taylor Beagley Larsen Michael Regan Kennerley 129 YEARBOOK 2019

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2018 saw Hinemoa Watene represent New Zealand at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires as part of the U18 Women s Sevens Team where they won the Gold Medal Hinemoa started Rugby 7s at Howick College R ugby 7s is a sport that has been growing over the last 5 years Rugby Colts RESULTS FOR TERM 4 2018 Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Back Row Kyan Brown Joel Cupples Sione Siulua Cory Allen 3rd Row Jake McCabe Bj Sakalia Addison Leat Demetrius Kilisimasi Matthew Hayward Mose Milo Manase Foketi 2nd Row Malachi Curtis Tom Holmes Ryan Scott Caine Bethune Johnnivy Selau Jordan Beale Sione Lavulo Will Tu ipuloto Coach Front Row Cruiz Overend Max Carter Ether Gray Lefale Gus Taliaivao Macu Hukui Leebody Alexis Crawley Marco Fulgoni SENIOR GIRLS JUNIOR GIRLS Auckland Tournament 2018 2nd place Auckland Tournament 2018 3rd place Aoteroa Pacifica Tournament 2018 1st place Condors National Tournament 2018 1st place National Champions Condors National Tournament 2018 1st Place National Champions This was another first for the school and an amazing achievement for this team with some of the girls playing Rugby 7s for the first time The final was a nail biter right to the last whistle This was a first for the school and had two girls named in the tournament team Isla Norman Bell and Teuila Sotutu Isla was also named MVP The team finished the tournament with 189 points for and 24 against A very determined team that was going to win that title RUGBY 7S We would like to acknowledge and thank the Asia New Zealand Foundation for their assistance in providing the opportunity for the team to engage in a once in a lifetime cultural experience while they were in Japan Dayna Moon Kylah Olliver and Abby Lockhart were named in the tournament team with Dayna Moon named MVP Six of these Senior girls then went on to play in the World 7s for NZ Iva Livani Shalom Setu Veve Saphire Abraham Dayna Moon Isla Norman Bell and Teuila Sotutu Iva Livani now plays professionally in Japan As National Champions Howick College was chosen to represent New Zealand at the Sanix World Sevens Tournament in Japan in April 2019 With the majority of the 2018 team being Yr 13s the 2019 team was very young and inexperienced However they played in their RED jerseys with big hearts and represented themselves family school and their country proudly finishing the tournament in 4th place JUNIOR BOYS Auckland Tournament 2018 9th place Condors National Tournament 2018 Winners of the Shield 2019 will see us put a Senior Boys team into the Auckland competition for the first time in many years and the junior boys continue to build on skills from their rugby season The girls will continue to train hard to be ready defend their titles at Condors tournament Rugby Girls Sevens Sanix Tour Back Row Cheylarn Butler Mackenzie Wiki 2nd Row Mark Thomas Coach Kylah Olliver Dajian Brown Edyn Paul Elenoa Gukirewa Adelita Sotutu Coach Front Row Paige Makiri Stacey Harrison Dayna Moon Aleksandra Tunufai Abby Lockhart HOWICK COLLEGE 130 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 131 YEARBOOK 2019

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SQUASH L TOUCH ast year we farewelled Jacob Adamson Josh Bradley Zehan Jokhi Ben Sharp and Luke Thorne and therefore recruited some new talent for our team Draveen LeRoux Isiah Quipte Grace Roberts and Malachi Vaifale joined Kyle Horsefield Suhayl Shameer Tyrese Bazier Caitlin Groves and Nicholas Francis to make up our 2019 Special Olympics Team Premier Mixed Touch Team 2 Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners The first event of the year was Athletics held at Mt Smart Stadium on a lovely hot and sunny summer s day The team competed in a range of running throwing jumping and relay events The following places were attained 4 x 1st 7 x 2nd 4 x 3rd 5 x 4th 4 x 5th and 1 x 7th Special mention goes to Tyrese for winning his 200m and softball throw events and to newcomer Malachi for winning his long jump and softball events All athletes competed with great enthusiasm and a great day was had by all 018 was a fantastic year for Howick College Touch The mixed team started off in early February when we entered the Premier Auckland Mixed Competition We went through the competition unbeaten and were able to use that comp as our entry for Nationals in December The team then had a nice long break leading into winter sports But we used term 3 Wednesdays as an afternoon to catch up on our skills and run through patterns we would use in the upcoming nationals Squash Team Mr S Chang Andrew Kennedy Zachary Wright Jack Taylor Bryce Pennington Krish Patel Mr J Wing The third and final event for the year was basketball held at the Barfoot and Thompson Stadium in Kohimarama As this was Kyle Horsefield s and Suhayl Shameer s final tournament for Howick College they were co captains for the day Four games were played The following event 5 a side football was a bit closer to and the first game caught us off guard We came up home at Macleans College in Bucklands Beach Tyrese against a Tamaki side who were fast and man marked demonstrated some great skill as our leading goal scorer well It was a low scoring game with Tamaki beating us and Malachi s speed was used to great effect Just like last 12 2 The next two games saw our main scorers Kyle year the team were undefeated but with a slight difference Malachi Vaifale and Tyrese Bazier find their shooting as they won all their games this year Therefore it was no mojo with decisive 36 4 and 46 0 wins over Somerville surprise to anyone to be crowned overall champions in and Botany respectively The final game was very low defending the title from last year and to have now won scoring again but we were able to find the basket a few the tournament three times in the last four years This more times than Edgewater in winning 8 2 Thank you to meant we qualified to represent Central in the Auckland our Yr 10 student coaches Xander Snyman and Jaden Regional Championships against the top two teams from Naidoo for giving up their lunchtimes to prepare the North West and South Auckland Unfortunately this team for this tournament tournament was cancelled due to lack of interest from the other Auckland areas This was disappointing for the team I would like to thank Peter Xander and Jaden for as without Botany being involved we might have had a coaching the teams and special thanks to the Awhina chance to improve on our runners up medal from last year teachers Ms Hartley and Ms Leigh Brown as well as Ms Hopefully 2020 will see the resumption of this Auckland Hargreaves who stepped in when I was unavailable Tournament A huge thankyou goes to coach and Yr 13 for supporting me with the team on game days and to student Peter Garofalakis who gave up his own time during the parents and grandparents who provided fantastic school lunchtimes to coach the team and his time and spectator support effort showed on the pitch During the winter break we had three players selected for the Youth World Cup in Malaysia Francis Morrison Under 18 Mixed Chase Pamatatau Under 18 Boys and Isla Norman Bell Under 18 Girls All three teams went down to strong Australian teams in the finals but it was a fantastic experience something that made our team that much stronger TRIATHLON Triathlon Moving on to term 4 the business end Our team started full time training with practice games against Macleans College and one pre tournament in which we went down in the final to National Champions Paeroa College in a thrilling drop off We learned a lot from this and were excited to be able to challenge them again at Nationals as we were in the same pool Shay Dawson Ben Neilson SPECIAL THANKS W e would like to thank Trillian Trust who generously assisted with the accommodation costs for our 1st XI Football Boys when they competed at the Trident Tournament in Whanganui The boys placed 7th out of 24 teams Mr Dryden On behalf of our Sports Department we would also like to thank BlueSky Community Trust for their contribution towards the cost of transporting our teams to the various games played around the country during Tournament Week Special Olympics Athletics Special Olympics Back Row Rachel Hartley Isiah Quipte Caitlin Grove Craig Dryden Front Row Malachi Vaifale Draven Le Roux Nicholas Francis Kyle Horsefield Tyrese Bazier Back Row Rachel Hartley Teacher Draven Le Roux Craig Dryden Teacher Front Row Malachi Vaifale Tyrese Bazier Nicholas Francis Caitlin Grove Isiah Quipte HOWICK COLLEGE 132 BACK Then came Nationals at Bruce Pullman Last year we finished second so we were always aiming for that top spot We had a fantastic tournament where Chase Pamatatau captained us managed by Jasmyn Pamatatau co coached by George Pamatatau a real family team We were also very fortunate to have Adelita Sotutu in camp helping us as well and to go through the tournament unbeaten and take out the final 10 5 against a strong Lincoln High School team We manged to get four players into the tournament team Chase Pamatatau Isla Norman Bell Francis Morrison and Nui Andrews and both Chase and Isla were named MVP Overall it was a fantastic season to get our first National Touch Title Big thankyou to co coach George Pamatatau and manager Jasmyn Pamatatau for all their help Lastly a big thankyou to our 2018 squad for all their hard work and commitment over a long season Bring on 2019 Mr Hodson Coach CONTENTS NEXT 133 YEARBOOK 2019

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UNDERWATER HOCKEY H owick College Underwater Hockey team had another successful year in 2019 We entered four teams 2 x Junior Open Senior Girls and Senior Open It was great to get a 4th team up and running this year and continue to develop players through the sport Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners We entered two junior teams one made up largely of new players and one with 2nd and 3rd year players Our JO Black finished a very creditable 4rd in the Auckland Schools Competition and 3rd in the Northern Region Tournament held in June which qualified them for Nationals where they finished 8th All the players improved immensely during the season Our Senior Girls made up of Yr 11 and Yr 12 players finished 3rd in the Auckland Schools Competition and 6th in the Northern Region Tournament The girls who have now been together for two years are continuing to build a very strong team and are looking forward to a good year next year Senior Open fielded a strong team and finished 1st in the Auckland Schools Competition 1st in the Northern Regional Tournament and 3rd at the National Tournament A very strong year from a very talented and strong team A National title which some say is the toughest competition in the World to win managed to elude them this year Deen Heath Galloway Sam Marshall and Tim Bavelaar had their hard work and training rewarded with a gold medal in their respective Women s and Men s U19 divisions Underwater Hockey Senior Open Back Row Marieke Bavelaar Coach Lisa Collins Jani Theron Samantha Cooper Abbey Burge Hannah Curwood Coach Front Row Talulla Brown Caitlin Vessey Amalie Laing Marissa Galloway Hayley McKenzie Back Row Heath Galloway Dario Yakich Samuel Marshall Front Row Rebecca Deen Daan Tissink Logan Campbell Tim Bavelaar Olivia Bonnar Underwater Hockey Junior Open Black Underwater Hockey Junior Open Red Back Row Emma Bingham Mathew Lowe Liam McCormick Paige Kendon Logan Stevenson Coach Front Row Juliet Curwood Briana McIntosh Connor Dower Phoebe Ata Freya Dibben Back Row Mollie McHale Alysha Jeffs Logan Stevenson Coach Front Row Madison Kimpton Phoebe Ata Henry Laing Sam Marshall and Olivia Bonnar were awarded the Howick College MVP Boys and Girls trophies respectively for Schools competition Rebecca Deen and Heath Galloway took out the Top Girl and Top Boy award respectively for all schools for Tuesday night Within the club Mathew Lowe was awarded the Junior Development Cup Juliet Curwood the Team Player Cup and Sam Marshall the Senior Development Cup A big thanks to all the players for their enthusiasm and commitment the coaches for their tireless work with the players and the parents who got involved managing teams and generally helping out where required Planning has already started for next season and we would love to get more students involved If you ve ever wondered what it s like to play a sport where breathing is optional come give Underwater Hockey a try We had four of our players selected for New Zealand Under 19 teams who travelled to Sheffield UK for the World Age Group Championships in August Rebecca Underwater Hockey Senior Girls Underwater Hockey Gold Medalists World Age Group Championships England From left Tim Bavelaar Rebecca Deen Heath Galloway Sam Marshall HOWICK COLLEGE 134 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 135 YEARBOOK 2019

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VOLLEYBALL WATERPOLO STUDENT WRITING NEGATIVE BODY IMAGE COSTS MORE THAN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH S tanding in front of the mirror you pick and pull at parts of your body that you are told you are supposed to hate Your thighs shouldn t be that round they should be thin and petite Your stomach shouldn t be soft it should be flat and toned Do this workout for a big butt Eat these foods for bigger boobs Slim that waistline lose your baby fat and sharpen that jawline From billboards with headless women to advertisements on Buzzfeed teenage girls are constantly being told that their body measures their worth Waterpolo Senior Open Back Row Molly Ward Jayden Dyer Coach Max Bradbury Front Row Emily O Sullivan Charlie Wynn Matthew Ellis Benjamin Wilson Daniel O Sullivan Volleyball Senior Boys Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Back Row Sione Lavulo Josua Kacirogoci Ezekiel Taylosa Galloway Hayley McKenzie Second Row Samson Tavai Kave Marsters Justus So e Elijah Elia Front Row Jaden Naidoo Johnny Nguyen Jerome Taupau Robert Qalowasa Gus Taliaivao In the 21st century being a business savvy person requires one to be an opportunist as it helps them to market their fresh ideas when they are most relevant But when one seeks to profit from those who are suffering it s too far Too many large companies see insecure and vulnerable teenagers as a marketing opportunity rather than a social issue And it s disgusting They perpetuate these harmful standards for impressionable youth to ensure their own revenue while creating new flaws to guarantee their product remains relevant While waisttrainers and diarrhetic teas are among the most popular fast weight loss products they are also among the most harmful These products can be extremely dangerous if not used in moderation and health complications become more probable when the target market is desperate adolescents Millions of teenagers each day are forced to scroll past posts of their favourite celebrities promoting flat tummy shakes and extreme diets pushing those who are already uncomfortable with their bodies to new lows The young then buy these products under the promise that one day they might have the legs of Jennifer Lopez or the butt of Kim Kardashian CEOs of companies Waterpolo Senior Girls Back Row Olivia Bonnar Samantha Cooper Abbey Burge Front Row Phoebe Ata Saana Wilson Molly Ward Anagh Driscoll Lisa Collin Volleyball Senior Girls A Back Row Salevao Elia Tomui Ngapuretu Marsters Elenoa Tuitu u Jacqueline Kaiafa Angel Penaia Front Row Jennariah Tamala Su Elyse Ulugia Leehava Saverio Baylee Leoni Denise Taliaivao promoting unhealthy methods of weight loss claim to understand and sympathise with those who suffer from body dysmorphia and claim claim that their products can help those in pain to finally be confident in their own skin However these companies don t care about a 13 year old girl struggling with her weight they only care about the extra 25 in their pocket These unhealthy standards have got to go along with the companies that force them on our youth Why should I listen when you tell me that I have to lose weight that I have to look like a supermodel or that I have to look like a woman I m 16 People my age have enough to worry about with making important decisions defining our future than to be concerned with what Jack Ross thinks we should look like But we can t help it We see these products everywhere and it seems that everyone perfectly fits society s mould except us I am the outsider I am what is wrong I need to buy these products I need to diet I need to cut out this food and only drink liquids I need to figure out some way to get rid of this fat because I am ugly I am flawed I am sick of hearing this from myself and from my friends Every time I hear someone who is healthy talk about wanting to lose weight purely for aesthetic purposes my heart breaks Because I know that feeling and I know that they have been told before that they don t look good enough That they are flawed That they are ugly But they are wrong We need to take down these companies and stop adults from profiting from the pain of the youth Money is not more important than happiness and that s a lesson that adults in power are still yet to learn Shelby Symonds Yr 12 Waterpolo Junior Girls Back Row Isabella Mika Amy Cooper Kaitlyn Bingham Front Row Ashley Pauling Charlotte Wallace Phoebe Ata Riley Wood Grace Dawson Volleyball Senior Girls B Back Row Tailena Kaiafa Amelia Carr Bella Wharehoka Second Row Ella Peters Abbey Burge Kimberley NevilleDowler Zi Yin Enid He Olivia Bonnar Front Row Amy Goosen Maria Kenborg Samantha Cooper Anna Schmitt Shari Delay HOWICK COLLEGE Waterpolo Junior Boys Back Row Trent MacCallum Xavier Tohill Zihao Dong Molly Ward Front Row Ben McRae Matthew Ellis Aidan Ward 136 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 137 YEARBOOK 2019

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AWARDS OSCARS AWARDS NIGHT Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners COUNCIL MEMBERS Art Council Leaders Kyle Horsefield and Katie Heaven DANCE Recognition Medals Senior Dance Leaders Billie Lawson Javan Lemalu Hannah Milo Danielle Taylor Brooke Scully Katie Smith Dancer of the Year Winner Danielle Taylor Nominees Javan Lemalu Zoe Nelson Brooke Scully Vaasu Sharma Outstanding Effort in Dance Winner Katie Smith Nominees Sophie Barnett Zoe Nelson Tevita Sila Morgan Taylor Up coming All round Dancer Winner Hayley Christie Nominees Samuel Dawson Grace Shelley Harrison Tapili Sasha Washington Choreographer of the Year Winner Danielle Taylor Maya Louw Asher Saunders Hope Milo Amber Vodanovich Lily Moore Hannah Milo Lisa Collins Adrian Bennett Emily Burr Robert Limm Holly Groves Crystal Verry Max Louw Reeth Henry Milsom Meagan Fowler Julie Kin Monique Preisig Issy Rogers Ethan Chadwick Lucy Gibson Hazel Stratford Sarah Thomas Jenna Feldtman Amanda Guptill Up coming Choreographer Winner Briarna North Nominees Ella Chillingworth Elise Jacobs Billie Lawson Brooke Scully Ichiro Award Winner Madison Welham Nominees Samantha Shew Katie Smith Danielle Taylor 4Cs Award Winner Brooklyn Harrison Nominees Caitlin Beal Kaylee Holst Elise Jacobs Jamie Payne Hype Award Aneeq Hermanus DEBATING Eastern Zone School In Their Category To Go Through To The Auckland Wide Finals Ethan McCormick Y12 Gurjot Bhullar Y12 Riya Luthra Y13 Nominees Dajian Brown Javan Lemalu Vaasu Sharma Katie Smith HOWICK COLLEGE COMMITTEE MEMBERS STUDENT ARTS COUNCIL AWARDS Lions of Howick Derek Wigzell Award Lily Moore Recognition Medals Junior Best Female Actor Julie Kin Monique Pressing Nominees Abby Ferguson Chanelle Opai Brianna Reynolds Amanda Guptill Katie Heaven Kyle Horsefield Crystal Verry Tim Cloves Winner Kenjiah Weir Liam Twentyman Piano The Show Must Go On Award Outstanding Achievement Best Male Actor Matthew Buckley Winner Stefan Meadows Allan Hidden Treasure Junior Award Nominees Josh Black Tim Cloves Ethan Cripps Scott Fatherley Coel Hogan DRAMA SGCNZ Otago Shakespeare Sheilah Winn National Festival in Wellington Best Supporting Male Scott Fatherley Best Male Newcomer SGCNZ Sheilah Winn Nationals 2019 Hamlet Winner Zeath Bull Nominees Kelly Dawson Ryan Hardaker Josh Black Robert Limm Abby Ferguson Meagan Fowler Lily Moore Best Female Actor in a Musical Lily Moore Ria Imandin Award Courtesy Commitment Curiosity Courage Best Male Actor in a Musical Tevita Sila Maya Louw Musical Theatre Award 2019 Kathryn Armstrong Award In Excellence Winner Jenna Feldtman Nominees Maya Louw Lily Moore Brianna Reynolds Tevita Sila Shari Delay Stuart Shacklock Award Outstanding Achievement Best Musical Theatre Ensemble Apurva Anand Emma Bingham Hannah Milo Lily Moore Ben Egan Award Directors Cut Tash Ritz Award Biggest Voice in a Musical Brianna Reynolds Winner Brianna Reynolds Lions of Howick Derek Wigzell Award BACK Nominees Jenna Feldtman Maya Louw Hannah Milo Lily Moore CONTENTS Kaede Miyata Drums Jaylen Campbell Nominee Kayla Higgs Emily Burr Music Recognition Medals Howick College Technology Designer Best Female Newcomer 2019 Maya Louw MUSIC Brass Outstanding Courtesy Commitment Courage Curiosity Lily Moore 138 Howick College Theatre Designer Award Winner Shari Delay Recognition Medals Senior Debating Team NEXT Scarlet Weir Hidden Treasure Senior Award Crystal Verry KAPA HAKA Guitar Lachlan Carr Nini Xu Strings Anna Kim Vocals Hannah Milo Ivy San Jose Woodwind Ashleigh Dixon Greatest Commitment and Contribution in Music Activities Whilst at Howick College Ivy San Jose Recognition Medals For Commitment and Going Above and Beyond TEXTILES Myah Leilua Mikaera Pairama Trenn Piho Tamaiti Turei Winner Nicole Tilling MEDIA Best Music Video Year 11 Best Musical Theatre Costume Little Shop of Horrors Nominees 1 Abbey McArthur Madisyn Organ and Samantha Rouse Jayden Morrison Leeland Perfect 2 Ateliana Westerlund Savanah Konia and Paige Smit Best Documentary Mockumentary Year 12 3 Mia Nieuwoudt and Keaton Smith Scott Fatherley Mason Trevarthen Anthony Maxwell THEATRE SPORTS Best Short Film Year 13 Winner Amber Vodanovich Winner Maya Louw Nominees Josh Black Robert Limm Most Appearances in Films Most Improved Performer Year 11 Kelle Dawson 3 films Year 12 Scott Fatherley 4 films Best Performer Winner Lisa Collins Nominees Jay Cowley Jade Moore Year 13 Josh Merrick 3 films 139 YEARBOOK 2019

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PO WHAKANUIA Te Tohu Award T Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners his year we had our very first Po Whakanuia which means Honours night for the Paihere Rangatiratanga Maori leaders of our school The night was envisioned by our Maori teacher Whaea Evelyn and Deputy Principal Whaea Tina when they both started at the College last year as a way to bring together whanau and friends to celebrate our Maori student leaders There were 12 special awards given on the night with the top male and top female announced at the end Kaiwhiwhi Recipient Whakam ramatanga Description Tangata M ia Ka whak tuhia i te m iatanga ki roto i na mahi katoa o te kura me te h pori wh nui Courage Julius Joyce ki ng kaupapa E ana ki ng mahi katoa i roto waho hoki i te kura Myah Leilua Commitment Whai Koha Ka whakaarohia m tahi atu kei a ia te wai ro huatau me te ng kau hum rie Tamara Malone Courtesy P kiki Jorja Nathan Ka ruku h honu ki roto i na mahi kia whakawh nui i a r tou pukenga a r tou m tauranga hoki Curiosity Taha M ori The theatre was dressed for the occasion which made the ninety attendees feel very special as they entered to a powhiri and haka performed by our Kapahaka group Whaea Chassy our kapahaka tutor performed several waiata and helped to bring a sense of warmth and aroha to the gathering Manaaki A highlight of the evening was the video recorded especially for our school from Whati Te Wake who is a presenter on Maori TV He spoke to students about resilience and working hard towards their goals Te Tohu Kaiarataki Ka whakamanahia i t na M oritanga ki roto i na mahi Proud and empowered by their M ori heritage Heavenley Greenwood Ka manaakitia i tahi atu me t na wairua m horahora Toni Rae Brodrick Displays care and kindness for others with their natural wairua Te Tohu Awhina Ka awhina i ng w katoa ahakoa te kaupapa ahakoa te tangata Nicole Carruthers Displays a willingness to help and support anyone at anytime Te Tohu Wairua Ka whakaatuhia i toona wairua humaarie i ngaa waa katoa Mikaera Pairama Displays a kind humble spirit in all that they do Harrison Wehi Hill Ka arataki i ng kaupapa m te iwi M ori me na tikanga He whakakoha t na ara ki nei o ng kaupapa whakahirahira ki waenganui i te kura me te h pori wh nui Advocates for kaupapa and tikanga M ori in a respectful manner within the school and wider community Te Tohu Whakapiki Kua eke ki ng taumata ki roto i ng mahi o te kura Evahna Taplin Most improved attitude towards learning Te Tohu Mana W hine Ka tuku t nei taonga ki t tahi w hine ka whakaatuhia i te rangatiratanga ki roto i na mahi katoa ki roto ki waho hoki o te kura Micaiah Meuili Female student who displays Mana Waahine Leadership in all she is involved in within the school and wider community Te Tohu Mana T ne Ka tuku t nei taonga ki t tahi t ne ka whakaatuhia i te rangatiratanga ki roto i na mahi katoa ki roto ki waho hoki o te kura Hatepe Watene Male student who displays Mana Taane Leadership in all he is involved in within the school and wider community HOWICK COLLEGE 142 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 143 YEARBOOK 2019

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SPORTS AWARDS NZ REPRESENTATIVES Archie Leigh Russell AFL Boston Franklyn Touch Rugby Troy Johnson American Football Riley Harrison Touch Rugby Heath Galloway Artistic Rollersports Alex Howearth Touch Rugby Tiana King Hannah Thomas Canoe Slalom and Kayak Abby Lockhart Touch Rugby Alesha Patel Neske Groenewegen Figure Skating Gladine Strydom Isabella Vukich High Diving Francis Morrison Touch Rugby HOWICK PREMIER BADGES BASKETBALL Ezekiel Taylor 1ST XI CRICKET GIRLS Hannah Burns Brooke Pratley Sukleen Kaur 1ST XI CRICKET BOYS Ben McKendrick Prabhjot Sunny Singh 1st XI FOOTBALL GIRLS Chante du Pleiss Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners 1st XI FOOTBALL BOYS Luca Boniface Kevin De Matos Peter Garofalakis Ethan Scully Kevin De Matos Grayce Israel 1st XI HOCKEY BOYS Reuben Ata Nanise Waqaira Netball Most Valuable Players Kim Williamson Cole Maccallum Peter Garofalakis Connah Thompson Ashley Hunt Ezekial Taylor Jenna Hainsworth Sienna Fesolai Olympic Weightlifting Carter Hall Taekwando Charlie Gordon Ashleigh Solomman Trampoline Cole MacCallum Hannah Mesley Touch Rugby Alison Morrison Touch Rugby Thomas Staples Touch Rugby Dayna Moon Sevens Rugby Tim Bavelaar Underwater Hockey Rebecca Deen Underwater Hockey NZ Representatives Nanise Waqaira Sienna Fesolai Isabella Vukich Heath Galloway Underwater Hockey Samuel Marshall Underwater Hockey Shelby Morris Waterskiing PREMIER NETBALL Violet Toto 1ST XV RUGBY Hunter Duncan Alex Howearth Troy Johnson Most Valuable Players Joshua Drube Tahei Bai Cody Oakes Brook Hamilton Matthew Turner Ryan Parsons NZ Representatives Tim Bavelaar Shelby Morris Rebecca Deen Samuel Marshall Heath Galloway Dayna Moon NZ Representatives Thomas Staples Alison Morrison Hannah Mesley Abby Lockhart Dylan Roxburgh Jerome Taupau MAJOR AWARDS Peter Garofalakis Ethan Scully 1st XI HOCKEY GIRLS Sammy Boyd Ella Bryant Service to Sport Adult John Deen Official of the Year Caitlin Kimpton Service to Sport Student Avraham Briones Mauri Tu Mauri Ora Thomas Staples Supporter of the Year Naomi Cooper Coach of the Year Waisake Sotutu Manager of the Year Chris Dyke Most Valuable Players Isla Norman Bell Jeroslav Tamala Samuel Marshall Leehava Saverio Rebecca Deen Olivia Bonnar Special Award To the Special Olympics team who won the central Secondary Schools Special Olympics Football Championships MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS BASKETBALL Ezekiel Taylor 1ST XV RUGBY BOYS Matthew Turner 1st XI CRICKET GIRLS Hannah Burns and Ashley Hunt RUGBY SEVENS GIRLS Hinemoa Watene 1st XI CRICKET BOYS Connah Thompson SPECIAL OLYMPICS Tyrese Bazier 1st XI FOOTBALL GIRLS Kate Williamson TABLE TENNIS Joshua Drube 1st XI FOOTBALL BOYS Peter Garofalakis PREMIER TOUCH RUGBY GIRLS Isla Norman Bell 1st XI HOCKEY GIRLS Jenna Hainsworth PREMIER TOUCH RUGBY BOYS Chase Pamatatau 1st XI HOCKEY BOYS Cole MacCallum SENIOR UNDERWATER HOCKEY BOYS Samuel Marshall PREMIER NETBALL Nanise Waqaira SENIOR UNDERWATER HOCKEY GIRLS Rebecca Deen SENIOR ROWING GIRLS Brooke Hamilton SENIOR VOLLEYBALL GIRLS Leehava Saverio SENIOR ROWING BOYS Cody Oakes SENIOR WATERPOLO BOYS Max Bradbury 1ST X RUGBY GIRLS Tahei Bai SENIOR WATERPOLO GIRLS Olivia Bonnar HOWICK COLLEGE 144 BACK Service to sport Avraham Briones Official of the Year Caitlin Kimpton Team of the year Premier Girls Sevens CONTENTS Values Award Jazmin Stevens Apaipora Saphire Abraham Iva Livani Edyn Paul Dajian Brown Abby Lockhart Shalom Setu Veve Manasseh Gray Dayna Moon Teuila Sotutu Myia Hetaraka Isla Norman Bell Salote Tameifuna Serena Isaaka Porio Kylah Olliver NEXT Mauri tu Mauri ora Thomas Staples All Rounder Ashleigh Solomann Junior Sportswoman Sienna Fesolai Junior sportsman Cater Hall Senior Sportsman Heath Galloway Senior Sportswoman Hannah Thomas Sportsperson of the Year Rebecca Deen 145 YEARBOOK 2019

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Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners YEAR 11 ACADEMIC AWARDS Hannah Milo Outstanding Ownership of Learning Creative Future and Design Music Reinhard Voorhoeve Outstanding Ownership of Learning Cameron Wannell Building Construction Benjamin Wilson Creative Problem Solving Stevie Wood Media Studies Oliver Xu English Support Lily Zhu Outstanding Ownership of Learning Charlotte Abbott Textiles and Design Alif Akmaloni Outstanding Ownership of Learning Anyssa Mojica Jorja Antunes Business Studies Outstanding Ownership of Learning Digital Technologies Riya Bains Science Lily Moore Simon Bargh Science Outstanding Ownership of Learning Social Studies Drama Yr 12 Aaron Beintken Outstanding Ownership of Learning Physics Yr 12 Zoe Brown Internal Mathematics Brooklyn Camage Outstanding Ownership of Learning Dance Yash Chandra Extension Mathematics Science Jessica Christensen English SIE Science SIE Cameron Clarke Digital Technologies Electronics Taryn Cooper Outstanding Ownership of Learning Alana Dinsdale Howick English Internal Chante Du Plessis Outdoor Education PE Studies Posia Fatuvalu Science Skills Katherine Fausett Accounting Briana Flexman Outstanding Ownership of Learning Danielle Gomez Outstanding Ownership of Learning Sarah Gong English Language Courtney Gould Sport in Education Holly Groves Mark Moselen Outstanding Ownership of Learning Ben Neilson Mathematics with Statistics Kimberley NevilleDowler Outstanding Ownership of Learning Ben Parnell Outdoor Education Yr 12 Krish Patel Future Problem Solving Physical Education Akash Prasad Mathematics Brooke Prattley Outstanding Ownership of Learning Samantha Rawnsley English Enrichment Mathematics Isabella Rose Outstanding Ownership of Learning Drama Ben Schoeman Construction Mechanical Technology Tim Schoeman Outstanding Ownership of Learning Brooke Scully English Dance Yr 12 Levi Shearer Hospitality Foundation Skills Yr 12 Outstanding Ownership of Learning Grace Shelley Outstanding Ownership of Learning Meilin He Outstanding Ownership of Learning Kirstyn Skinner Photo Design Ethan Hill Physical Education Julia Smith Kaylee Holst Outstanding Ownership of Learning Kayla Horley YEAR 12 ACADEMIC AWARDS Jenna Hainsworth Outstanding Ownership of Learning Food Nutrition Technology Business Studies James Harold Outstanding Ownership of Learning Holly Henderson Outstanding Ownership of Learning Katia Kennedy Outstanding Ownership of Learning History Sarah Kennedy Mathematics Statistics Alex Lee Health Studies Social Studies Stacey Lee Science Daena Leslie Outstanding Ownership of Learning Biology Mathematics Calculus Accounting Yr 13 Robert Limm Outstanding Ownership of Learning Charlotte Aitken Money Management Nicole Amundsen Essential English Sophie Barnett Outstanding Ownership of Learning Adrian Bennett English Jenna Luck Gurjot Bhullar Outstanding Ownership of Learning Outstanding Ownership of Learning Geography Joanne Malan Ella Bould Outstanding Ownership of Learning Outstanding Ownership of Learning Abigail Marais Avraham Briones Design and Visual Communication Outstanding Ownership of Learning Ethan McCormick Matthew Buckley Programming Emily Burr Photography Outstanding Ownership of Learning English Enrichment Mathematics Statistics Chris Camm Computer Studies Mathematics Alternative Elise McIntosh Outstanding Ownership of Learning Joanna Cao Outstanding Ownership of Learning Chemistry Mathematics Calculus Kaede Miyata Outstanding Ownership of Learning Nurhuda Mohd Mahadi Outstanding Ownership of Learning Avina Narayan Outstanding Ownership of Learning French Toria Clifford Outstanding Ownership of Learning Outstanding Ownership of Learning Textiles and Design Katie Coldstream Jorja Nathan Maori Emily Speed Samantha Cooper Outstanding Ownership of Learning Gabriel Neels Physical Education Chao Qi Nhin Outstanding Ownership of Learning Outstanding Ownership of Learning Design Visual Communication Outstanding Ownership of Learning Grace Stephens English Bruno Danev Siying Huang Science Double Joshua Stockman English Scott Fatherley Media Studies Dipesh Patel Ethan Jackson Construction Mechanical Technology Outstanding Ownership of Learning Outstanding Ownership of Learning Sukhleen Kaur Extension Mathematics Renee Tabunot Outstanding Ownership of Learning Jamie Payne Jayden King Food Nutrition Technology Heather Gao Outstanding Ownership of Learning Geography Outstanding Ownership of Learning Art Practical Biology English Early Childhood Education and Care Stephanie Lai Outstanding Ownership of Learning Art Practical History Chemistry Yr 12 Ane Foord Digital Technologies Electronics Physics Sophia Proveti English Language Ritikesh Ram Nicole Liddington Outstanding Ownership of Learning Outstanding Ownership of Learning Micaiah Meuli HOWICK COLLEGE Maori 148 Kiefer Pallin Simmonds Building Construction Leighton Tanner Economics Morgan Taylor Outstanding Ownership of Learning Health Education Skye Gartrell Angeline Todd Outstanding Ownership 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Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Ivy San Jose Music Ethan Scully Hospitality Skills Basheerah September Art Design David Small Construction Mechanical Technology Kelly Smith Outstanding Ownership of Learning Matthew Southgate Technology Skills Pathway Calem Stewart Leaton Classical Studies Gladine Strydom Outstanding Ownership of Learning Georgia Hoddle SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Kyan Brown Rowing Rebecca Deen Underwater Hockey Sienna Fesolai Olympic weightlifting Avery Fesolai Olympic weightlifting Briana Flexman Rowing Boston Franklyn Touch Rugby Heath Galloway Underwater Hockey Imogen Hatley Owen Aerobics gymsport NZ Troy Johnson American Football Sarah Kennedy Aerobics gymsport NZ Samuel Marshall Under Water Hockey Hannah Mesley Touch Rugby Francis Morrison Touch Rugby Dajian Brown Dance Savanah Konia Outstanding Ownership of Learning Textiles Emily Burr Arts Council Jaylen Campbell Albert Lin Food Nutrition Technology Major School Production The Little Shop of Horrors Maya Louw Outstanding Ownership of Learning Media Studies Jaylen Campbell Music Extra Curricular Tim Cloves Yoshitha Mantripragada Outstanding Ownership of Learning French Major School Production The Little Shop of Horrors Tim Cloves Once on Chunuk Bair Talia Mather Outstanding Ownership of Learning Biology Geography History Statistics Chemistry Ashleigh Dixon Music Extra Curricular Isabella Dobson Dance Abby Ferguson SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Meagan Fowler SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Holly Nelson Rowing Amanda Guptill Arts Council Cody Oakes Rowing Katie Heaven Dance Samuel Osborne Rowing Tui Jones Dance Sal Pamatatau Touch Rugby Anna Kim Music Extra Curricular Brooke Rayner 1st X1 Girls Hockey Javan Lemalu Dance Archie Leigh Russell Australian Football Robert Limm Once on Chunuk Bair Jaime Skilton Rowing Robert Limm SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Emily Smillie Rowing Ashleigh Solomann Trampoline Maya Louw Arts Council Morgan Taylor Aerobics gymsport NZ Maya Louw Major School Production The Little Shop of Horrors Catherine Thomas 1st X1 Girls Hockey Hannah Thomas Canoe Slalom Kayak Lily Moore Major School Production The Little Shop of Horrors SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Lucy Welham Rowing Laura Wesseling Rowing Taylor Woodhead Aerobics gymsport NZ Hospitality Yr 13 Robin Van Vuuren Outstanding Ownership of Learning Economics Tourism Mikayla Metcalfe Outstanding Ownership of Learning Business Studies Nice Vasetsoi Outstanding Ownership of Learning English Vivek Panchal Outstanding Ownership of Learning Classical Studies Physics Outstanding Ownership of Learning Abhay Pandit English Bhumik Patel Digital Technologies Electronics Andrea Pedro Outstanding Ownership of Learning Enrique Pelser Digital Technologies Mary Piggin Outstanding Ownership of Learning Shahul Pindoria Pathways Brianna Reynolds Drama Samantha Rouse Outstanding Ownership of Learning Ayusha Salgaonkar Outstanding Ownership of Learning Khaylen Schaup Outstanding Ownership of Learning Cameron Scott Outstanding Ownership of Learning Paige Smit English Varvara Solovyeva Outstanding Ownership of Learning Design Visual Communication Outstanding Ownership of Learning YEAR 13 ACADEMIC AWARDS Underwater Hockey Construction Mechanical Technology Painting Alicia Vano Outstanding Ownership of Learning Tim Bavelaar Anna Kim Outstanding Ownership of Learning Tessa Worthington Music Extra Curricular Josh Black Mia Taylor Outstanding Ownership of Learning Carmayne Biddle Outstanding Ownership of Learning Physical Education Deanna Webster GOLD AWARDS EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORTS Kristin Howie Ezekiel Taylor Jonathan Velasquez GOLD AWARD EXTRA CURRICULAR ARTS Outstanding Ownership of Learning Nutrition and Food Physical Education Georgia Abbott Tourism Trent Anderson Computer Studies Brayson Arai Essential English Levi Beintken Programming Carmayne Biddle Maori Jaylen Campbell Music Jazmin StevensApaipora Jake Carr Outdoor Education Stella Tauaika Health Education Studies Zac Cleveland Mathematics with Calculus Danielle Taylor Dance Molly Cooper Outstanding Ownership of Learning English Enrichment Leila Hamidova Tomohiro Oh Hirai Music Extra Curricular Brianna Reynolds Major School Production The Little Shop of Horrors Once on Chunuk Bair Tevita Sila Brayson Arai Pasifika Fanau Group Mackenzie Turner Outstanding Ownership of Learning Economics Social Studies Major School Production The Little Shop of Horrors Sebastian Baars Bell House Council Katie Smith Dance Levi Beintken Big Stand Outstanding Ownership of Learning Essential English Community in Action Monique van Diepen Early Childhood Education and Care Danielle Taylor Dance Gurjot Bhullar Debating Liam Twentyman Taylan Boyle Bacot House Council Photography Hospitality Science English for Literacy Purposes Dance Aimee Harsant Steven Wang Madison Welham Joanna Cao Victoria Hardey Cait van Zyl Major School 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Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners Amelia De La Vega Ingham House Jasmine Teina Pasifika Fanau Group Pastoral Council Shari Delay Big Stand Sarah Flower Hospitality Connah Thompson Bell House Council Hamish Haitana MacDonald House Leader Jane Turaki Pasifika Fanau Group Holly Hannaby Ingham House Eve Tyler Student Librarian Brooklyn Harrison Ingham House Antonia van den Berg Big Stand Aimee Harsant International Student Ambassador Student Librarian Cait van Zyl Hospitality Alicia Vano Hospitality Katie Heaven Student Librarian Nanise Waqaira Pasifika Fanau Group Harsimran Hundal Community Council Year 13 Council Z Club Molly Ward Leadership within Irvine House Bella Wharehoka Bell House Council Big Stand Leandra Williams Student Librarian Meghan Woodfield Year 13 Council Zia Worrall Bader Student Host Tessa Worthington Bell House Council Ashley Hunt Community Council Year 13 Council Twinkle Jani Bacot House Council Carlos John Hospitality Tailena Kaiafa Pasifika Fanau Group Jasleen Kaur Grewal Minerva House Council Celia Kinsey Leadership within Irvine House Savanah Konia Minerva House Council Ritisha Kumar Bacot House Council Brianna Little Pastoral Council Riya Luthra Debating Yoshitha Mantripragada Z Club Talia Mather Z Club Lara Maynard Pasifika Fanau Group Ethan McCormick Culture Club Envirogroup Coby McNickle Leadership within Irvine House Mikayla Metcalfe Year 13 Council Nurhuda Mohd Mahadi Bacot House Council Mark Moselen Big Stand Culture Club Rashil Nand Student Host Rashil Nand Avina Narayan Bell House Peer Support Culture Club Student Librarian Tim Cloves Leehava Saverio Pasifika Fanau Group Isha Singh Bacot House Peer Support Leader James Slaughter International Student Ambassador Katie Smith Bell House Council Ananya Sood Culture Club YEAR 13 PHOTOS CLASS OF 2019 HOWICK COLLEGE AWARDS The Howick College Award is one of the most prestigious awards made to students at the college It is awarded to students who have consistently demonstrated outstanding commitment and performance in all of the key areas of school life namely academic sporting and or cultural and service Awardees have gained maximum benefit from their time at school but equally they have given much to the school for the benefit of others Abbassi Ali Abbott Georgia Adamson Ben Addison Caitlin Aki Amon Allan Alicia Anacin Hannahniel Anae Taufau Anderson Trent Antheunisse Borr Storm Arai Vane Tavahiatua Brayson Arbo Sophie Ashford Naomi Baars Sebastian Bajwa Hirdayjeet Harry Baksheeva Margarita Barker Zachary Barr Matthew Beal Reuben Beamiss Syvannah Bechu Kareena Beintken Levi Belcher Gabriel Gabe Benns Katelin Biddle Carmyne Blakeborough Kocsis Rhian Boyd Melissa Boyle Taylan Bradbury Max Brown Caleb Bryant Ella Buckley Smith Brayden Bullent Caitlin Burton Alana Calvert Tom Campbell Jaylen Carlson Bridie Carr Jake Chang Hans Chapman Kopot Victoria Charlewood Matthew Christensen Laina Christensen Samantha Clark Kelsey Clark Liam Clark Millie Clarke Daniel Cleveland Zachary Zac Cloves Tim Connal Codey Connal Jordan Cooper Molly Cooverji Daerezad Cortez Jemima Crawford Maddison Maddy Cripps Ethan Harsimran Hundal Catherine Thomas Jazmin Stevens Apaipora Pasifika Fanau Group Jennariah Tamala HOWICK COLLEGE Pasifika Fanau Group Howick College Award Recipients 152 BACK CONTENTS NEXT 153 YEARBOOK 2019

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Inspiring a Community of Passionate Learners YEAR 13 2019 Back Row Connor Mathieson Harper Jiang Caitlin Bullent Lybarti Henare Arwen Matthews Kareena Bechu Zia Worrall Bader Sal Pamatatau Jane Turaki Sophie Oulds Lauren Smith Brianna Reynolds Annika Maritz Victoria Hardey Shireze Van Wyk Georgia Spring Antonia van den Berg Meghan Osborne Mikayla Metcalfe Eve Tyler Amelia Rawlings Taylor Woodhead Jaydeane Ngatuere Amanda Guptill Anna Li Khaylen Schaup Varushka Umrigar Jasmine Judge Steven Wang Erin Kwok Tayla Wells Madisyn Organ 3rd Row Ethan Washington Scott Pauling Reeyce Gillespie Naomi Ashforth Baylee Leoni Katie Smith Brayden Buckley Smith Hayden Hallgren Liam Twentyman Mackenzie Turner Matthew Turner Caleb Rothus Ryan Parsons Evan Hoflich Desmond Huang Ben Adamson Matt Barr Brayson Arai Travis Henare Andrew Tiatia Harry Smith Carlos John Kodee Grubjesic Abby McArthur Leehava Saverio Su Elyse Ulugia Michael Tohovaka Philip Russell Riya Luthra Tayler D arcy Kristin Howie 7th Row Rahul Murthi Jenita Seav Victoria Chapman Kopot Kate Hayward Georgia Hoddle Georgia Abbott Lara Maynard Georgia Stafford Maddy Crawford Dayna Todd Mia Nieuwoudt Aneeq Hermanus Varvara Solovyeva Jan Fabro Anna Kim Jimmy Vo Jia Tee Andrew Loh Kalim Richards Trent Anderson Charlie Zhu Taufau Anae Hannah Mesley Millie Clark Samantha Rouse Nini Xu Siobhan Renata Samantha Christensen Ateliana Westerlund Patrisha Mostoles Caitlin Smith Laina Christensen Nancy Zhou 2nd Row Kye Perez Sydney Hill Nicole Tilling Samantha Shew Jule Wilhelmy Monique van Diepen Jazmin Stevens Apaipora Cait van Zyl Ashleigh Vermeulen Meghan Woodfield Leila Hamidova Luca Fulgoni Amelia De La Vega Chantelle Willan Alicia Allan Sayali Samant Nicolle van Heerden Hannahniel Anacin Jemima Cortez Kaylan Surajlal Ashleigh Dixon Ayusha Salgaonkar Alyssa Davis Dulcie Rhind Eglese Andrea Pedro Samantha Lilly Livia Zanella Madison Welham Kate McKie Zifei Zhu Yoshitha Mantripragada Krystal Hu 6th Row Kelsey Clark Harry Bajwa Patrich Tolentino Joby Laserna Liam Davidson Jarrod Lenne Neil Mishra Jin Lor Chi Li Ofaloto Kaita eifo Ceyan Drollet Jennariah Tamala Troy Johnson Dayton Tusa Alex Howearth Ali Abbassi Vian Grobler Tanner WarrenChapman Cole Shepherd Jg Tuioti Javan Lemalu Cale Ying Syvannah Beamiss Denise Taliaivao Tailena Kaiafa Loui Tavan Avikash Naidu Jordan Wheeler Aden Ing Krish Vinod Tomohiro Oh Hirai Christina Ma Maria Kenborg Front Row Anna Marsick Senior Dean Rebecca Deen Hannah Thomas Savanah Konia Ashley Hunt Isha Singh Katie Heaven Molly Ward Heath Galloway Molly Cooper Sebastian Baars Brianna Little Kyle Horsefield Nanise Waqaira Tim Cloves Head Boy Iva Ropati Principal Paul Bennett Associate Principal Catherine Thomas Head Girl Connah Thompson Brooklyn Harrison Coby McNickle Holly Hannaby Rashil Nand Jasmine Teina Maya Louw Jasleen Kaur Grewal Mackenzie Wiki Ritisha Kumar Harsimran Hundal Minami Nagata Danielle Taylor Mikayla Robson 5th Row Albert Lin Talia Mather Maddie Smith Cullen Hines Hannah Darby James Hamill Dominic Warren Hans Chang Enrique Pelser Chris Zhou Abhay Pandit Chenyu Ning James Reynolds Grace Lazaro Hamish Robinson Levi Beintken Suhayl Shameer Joshua Merrick Josh Scragg Jackson Heydon Zac Cleveland Cody Cullen Gabe Belcher Zachary Barker Luke Stoutley Paige Smit Liv Peterson Saana Wilson Vaasu Sharma Milica Mihajlovic Ruby Zhao Rhian Blakeborough Kocsis Absent Aimee Harsant Tina Reynolds Ezabelle Els Mikayla Robson Aimee O Brien Cameron Scott Anna Schmitt Ethan Cripps Ms Anna Marsick Mitch Kirk Dylan Phillips Taylan Boyle Melissa Boyd Hamish Haitana William Pickett Samuel Marshall 4th Row Shahul Pindoria Liam Clark Te Ao Huia Cavanagh Alana Burton Keaton Smith Archie Leigh Russell Kevin Wang Robbie Van Deursen Margarita Baksheeva Damian Turner Chris Stewart Konrad Taggesell Max Bradbury Luke Kirk Codey Connal Carmayne Biddle Leilani Loloa Caleb Higham Liam Mulligan Bryce Hale Vivek Panchal Jordan Connal Nick Johnson Matthew White Amarsh Raj Felicity Loakman Sysco Yue Alexis Tau Kristen Flesher Taane Wilson Rachel Wu Bhumik Patel Casey Mackereth HOWICK COLLEGE FF BACK CONTENTS NEXT FG YEARBOOK 2019

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