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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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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On 11 August 2026, Sancta Maria College gathered, to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. It was truly a memorable Mass where we honour our Mother Mary and are reminded of her deep faith to God, as well as the united hope we share in God’s promise of eternal life. With reverence, the
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