BYOD @ Howick College

Thursday, 6 December 2012
Next year, Howick College will be implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for students. This new initiative will enable students to use their own smartphone, tablet, netbook or other device for their class work.   More information on BYOD is included below.

Calling Potential Coaches!

Wednesday, 27 February 2013
The next few years will be very exciting for sport at Howick College. We are one of only eight schools in New Zealand chosen to be part of the 'Sport in Education' project which aims to raise participation in sport and use sport as a tool for raising academic achievement.   We invite any parent/caregiver who would like to be involved as ... >>

Two NZ Champs From Howick College

Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Congratulations to our two National Mountain Biking champs Jessica Manchester (U15) and Jemma Manchester (U17). They won their titles at the recent National championships held in Rotorua. Congratulations also to Charlotte Rayner who came 3rd in her U19 division.   Jemma and Jessica also both won their divisions at the NZ Cup race held in Hunua on Feb 10.

Swimming Results

Monday, 4 March 2013
Howick College had four students who swam in the recent New Zealand Age Group Championships in Wellington. Trent Thorpe, Kimberley Richter, Nadine Sellwood, Ainsley Thorpe all made several finals and each gained a bronze medal. Congratulations to all for their great achievements.     Trent Thorpe (16 year boys) -  9 finals. Bronze 50metres freestyle, Bronze 4 x 50 metre freestyle relay 16 years and over, ... >>

Bacot House Cupids Day

Monday, 4 March 2013
Thanks to all who supported Bacot House with their first fundraiser for the year - Cupids Day. By selling chocolate, roses and a song Bacot House raised over $500 for their charity the Cystic Fibrosis Association. Students had the option of purchasing one or more of the items which are then delivered to the recipients during classtime. We hope those who ... >>

Help Needed - Hockey

Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Due to an increase in interest from our students, we have enough numbers to field a junior girls and junior boys hockey team this year.   In order to provide these teams with the support and coaching they need, we are looking for parents who can help out with coaching or managing our First XI Girls and Junior Boys teams.   For more information ... >>

PolyFest

Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Good luck to our Kapa Haka group who are performing at the annual ASB PolyFest today and tommorrow. They have worked hard to prepare, rehearsing routines and songs at Umupuia Marae. We hope you enjoy the festival.   Now in its 38th year, the popular festival is held at the Manukau Sports Bowl and features music, dance and culture from New Zealand, ... >>

Rowers off to Karapiro

Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Congratulations to Alice Pallister and Maddi Hocking who qualified to compete in this weekends Nth Island Rowing Champs at Lake Karapiro. The girls finished 2nd in the U18 Novice Doubles First Div in Feb.  It is the first time Howick College has had rowers representing the school.   Good luck girls!

'The Wind in the Willows'

Thursday, 14 March 2013
Tickets go on sale on 25 March for our first drama production for the year. Three casts of Year 13 Drama students present the play adaptation of this much loved children's classic.    

Howick College on the Air

Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Two of our Year 9 students are hosting a regular radio programme on local Howick Village Radio, 88.1FM. Their first show airs tomorrow night. Listen in for news and events from the school, music and other items.   Shannon and Raynor presented a similar show while at Somverville Intermediate last year, and did such a great job were offered a new time ... >>

Breakfast treat for Staff

Monday, 25 March 2013
Last Wednesday Howick College staff had the opportunity to sample the culinary skills of our Food and Hospitality students. To enhance their learning and gain some experience of how a real restaurant operates, the students offer meals in our cafe classroom several times during the year. The menu had several delicious options accompanied with fruit and fresh croissants (made by ... >>

Botany Youth MP

Monday, 25 March 2013
Howick College student, Chris Ryan has been elected as the Botany Youth MP in a speech competition that will see him attending the Youth Parliment in Wellington.  The candidates were required to deliver a seven minute speech on the topic "Why is a free and democratic society important to young New Zealanders?". The Youth Parliament in July will give Chris ... >>

Visit from Chilean Government

Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Last Wednesday Howick College welcomed Pablo Longueira, the Chilean Economy, Development and Tourism Minister and other members of the Chilean government, as they visited our four students in the Penguins Without Borders scheme. This is the first year the Chilean Government has offered the Penguins Without Borders scholarship which allows students the opportunity to experience life in New Zealand.   The minister ... >>

Irvine Easter Day

Thursday, 4 April 2013
Thank you to all students and staff who supported Irvine House's Easter fundraiser last week. Supplies of both large and small chocolate bunnies sold out and over $500 was raised for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust.   We hope you all enjoyed your chocolate treat and had a great Easter break. Please visit the Irvine House photo gallery for more photos.

Debating Success

Monday, 6 May 2013
Congratulations to Chris Ryan on his selection to the Auckland Regional Debating team.   At the end of the Russell McVeagh Auckland Debating Regionals, Chris  was selected as part of the Auckland Regional preliminary squad. On Saturday 13 April this squad went through a further gruelling selection process in which Chris had to speak in three ... >>

ANZAC Day Speech Winner

Monday, 6 May 2013
As winner of the RSA ANZAC competition, Year 13 student Chris Ryan delivered his speech at the Stockade Hill service on ANZAC Day.  He spoke of the importance of remembering, and appreciating the gift of freedom given to us by the ANZACs, both past and present. Howick College was also represented by our House Leaders and Senior Staff who presented a ... >>

School Ball Info

Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Howick College Ball - Saturday 8 June, 7.00pm - 12.00am Venue: Alexandra Park Tickets: $90 per person ($110 if school donation has not been paid or payment plan entered into).   Invitations are restricted to Year 12 and 13 Howick College students. (Out of school partners are permitted on request - they must be over 16yrs) All ... >>

Howick College Teacher Going Global

Sunday, 12 May 2013
Congratulations to Drama teacher Miss Stringer on her selection for the prestigious Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ's two week programme for teachers at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. She and 19 other New Zealand teachers, will participate in two weeks of intensive workshops, training and sessions with top Shakespeare actors and directors.   Miss Stringer will be heading to London during the July ... >>

Romeo and Juliet

Monday, 13 May 2013
Howick College is proud to present Romeo and Juliet as this year's Shakespeare Festival production. Year 11 Drama students are sharing the performances between three casts. The production forms part of their NCEA Drama assessments.    These students recently took part in the University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare competition and were awarded Best Music and Lighting for their division. (Photos ... >>

Howick Youth Council

Sunday, 19 May 2013
Aysue Shahin and Devanshi Jani are the Howick College representatives for the 2013 Howick Youth Council. This group is made up of Senior students from local high schools who represent the youth of the Howick, Pakuranga and Botany areas.   The Youth Council liaise with the Howick Local Board to discuss ideas and concerns of their peers. For more information and to ... >>

Howick College Sports Ambassadors

Sunday, 19 May 2013
On Saturday mornings at Howick College, you will now encounter the school’s new Sport Ambassadors.   They are all volunteers and their role is to help make the Saturday sports experience an enjoyable one by providing information to visiting teams and spectators, providing refreshments and snacks, and ensuring operational procedures are effective and running smoothly. They may be identified by ... >>

Cross Country Champs

Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Congratulations to our Cross Country stars! They have gained some great results from the recent New Zealand Secondary and Club Championships: NZSS Champs - Ainsley Thorpe 2nd & Jessica Morrison 7th Junior Girls Ainsley, Jessica and Maddy Kinsler 4th Junior Girls Team Andrew Catley 6th Junior Boys Andrew, Lachlan Haitana and Jeremy Thompson 6th Junior Boys Team   NZ Cross Country Champs - Ainsley Thorpe 3rd ... >>