On Wednesday 2 September 2026, we held our first ever dedicated Father’s Day Mass to commemorate and celebrate the father figures in our lives. This happened during our weekly, student-led Wednesday lunchtime Masses at St Luke’s Parish. Thank you to the special father figures in our lives, especially those that joined us – for guiding […]
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Congratulations to our extremely talented punk rock band, Chopstix, on their win at SUSO this year – we are very proud of your efforts, taking out the Best Overall Winner award at the 2026 SUSO finals. Members of Chopstix: Kaizer Wong: Lead Vocal and Electric Guitar (Year 12), Alejandro Hernandez: Bass Guitar (Year 12), Tristan
Basketball This year was the fourth time our Premier Boys Basketball team entered the Northern Cup tournament which was hosted by Franklin Basketball Association. After spending weeks of training and preparation on the hardwood, it was time to put this to the test. The first day saw our team play against Green Bay College from
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“Ya like jazz?” Fortunately for our school community, Sancta Maria College’s annual student-led Jazz Night returned! You might expect Jazz Night to be about the typical jazz culture: complex music theory and analysing improvisational solos. However, this year’s event went full-out, mainly honoring our Year 13s as they approach their final year with us. To
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Despite the cold winds of Saturday, 19 September, 23 students, staff and Howick Pest Free came together to plant native trees and shrubs on the hillside between the staff and student car parks at the school’s entrance. Their efforts are creating a greener future by enhancing the landscape, establishing habitats for native birds and insects,
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As part of our Year 11 PE Studies curriculum learning, we had the opportunity to try something different by going skateboarding at Barry Curtis Park on the 18 August 2026, with Mrs. Samaeli and Mr. James. When we arrived, we had a quick introduction with the two instructors before getting our helmets and skateboards provided
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Student’s mathematical abilities were challenged in our annual Mathex competition. This Maths Week (10-14 August 2026) our Year 7-10 students participated in Mathex. Students were separated into groups of four and asked to solve 20 demanding questions within the 30-minute time limit. Students were awarded 5 points for each correct answer and 0 points for
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On Thursday 20 August 2026, all our senior drama classes went to ASB Waterfront Theatre to watch William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The play, directed by Benjamin Kibly-Henson, depicted greed’s effect on one’s morals. Macbeth tells the story of a Scottish general promised by three witches (depicted as ‘weird children’) that he will take the throne of
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“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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On Wednesday 12 August 2026, students from across Auckland gathered for the annual Caring Mass and Awards hosted by the Catholic Caring Foundation. Celebrated by Bishop Steve Lowe at Christ the King Parish in Owairaka, the liturgy also brought together Catholic teachers, whānau, and supporting charity agencies from across Auckland. The purpose of this special
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