“Ka whāngaia, ka tipu, ka puāwai” – That which is nurtured will grow and blossom. Howick Youth Summit is an event where the Howick Youth Council focuses on empowering the next generation of young leaders who have leadership potential by enriching them with the skills they will need to “grow and blossom” as effective leaders […]
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Our Year 8 trip to MOTAT gave us insight into how early technology paved the way for new inventions to take their place in current society. Transitioning from the 1800s inspired MOTAT village to the modern science and technology centre was jarring but eye-opening. It showcases how inventions are rarely new but just improved versions
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On Thursday 30 July 2026, 14 schools aged from Year 1 -8 attended Somerville Intermediate, for the HPPA Dance Festival. This event was hosted by Our Lady Star of the Sea, with all schools preforming beautifully, representing their schools using their dancing skills and their values. Selected Year 7 & 8 students were given a
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On Wednesday 5 August 2026, all senior students at Sancta Maria College had the chance to meet Stacy Gregg, a New Zealand author whose book,“Nine Girls”, had won the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award at the 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. At the beginning of her visit, Stacy
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For the annual Blues Leadership Programme, ten of our Year 12 rangatahi were selected to participate in a series of four workshops over four weeks to develop their leadership skills. This year, our young leaders’ trips spanned from 4 – 26 May 2026 and gathered with various other schools at the Blues Rugby HQ. During
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Science isn’t always about sitting in a classroom, writing notes and memorising facts. This year, Sancta Maria College students got to experience science in a much more exciting way when the Science Roadshow 2026 came to school. The Science Roadshow is a hands-on science experience that travels around New Zealand, bringing interactive exhibits and live
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Have you ever seen a big band play without charts? On Sunday 9 August 2026, our Sancta Maria College Big Band competed in the finals of the ‘Auckland Jazz and Blues’ high school competition alongside Saint Kentigern College, Rangitoto College, and Auckland Grammar. Fueled with absolute drive, each of us played straight from the heart.
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On Monday 3 August 2026, Sancta Maria College held their annual Year 9 & 10 speech finals. Eleven talented finalists, across both year levels took to the stage, each delivering engaging and thoughtful speeches on a range of topics. After an impressive display of confidence, creativity, and public speaking skills, four students were selected to
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On Friday 29 May 2026, Sancta Maria College’s annual Talent Quest event piqued the interest of over 140 student performers to express their talented abilities, under the theme of the “80s”. Our format changed this year, bringing together our houses in an epic battle to see who could present the best overall dance and band
During the recent Howick Junior Summit hosted by the Howick Youth Council, Jayden Chen (Year 10) won the prestigious “HYC Award.” This annual event focuses on empowering young people in our communities to realise their leadership potential, with this year’s theme being “The Power of Yourself.” The award itself is presented to an outstanding,
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