Tag: Somerville Intermediate School
From Botany to Otara – the Christmas spirit of giving
By Times Junior Journalist Manayah Peiris
In our small corner of Auckland, it’s amazing to find young people making a difference.
Harrison Eagle, head boy...
Career opportunities for Year 8s
Intermediate pupils have had a thorough glimpse into the world they’ll enter once they’ve completed their school and tertiary studies.
It was careers day at...
Placemakers Pakuranga comes to the party for Bookarama
The collection, sorting and storage of thousands of books, puzzles, games, CD’s, DVD’s and LPs is well under way in preparation for this year’s...
Tears fly as hip-hop team claims gold
An east Auckland school with a history of success in hip-hop dancing has overcome 29 others to triumph at a national competition.
Bucklands Beach Intermediate...
Eye-catching show of originality
Skilled school students with an eco-friendly eye for clothing design have their unique creations on display at Ormiston Town Centre.
The centre’s Wearable Wonders arts...
Spring art exhibition right around the corner
By Times Junior Journalist Manayah Peiris
With spring not too far away, the Howick Art Group is preparing their next competitive exhibition.
This group was...
UPDATED – Police investigating assault on school pupil
WARNING - THIS STORY CONTAINS A GRAPHIC IMAGE
A teenage boy suffered a serious injury to his face during an alleged assault at his...
School principal “shocked” at liquidation of Actura Australia
An east Auckland school principal has been quick to contact local parents impacted by the unexpected liquidation of Actura Australia Pty Ltd, which offered...
Plenty of smiles and sore legs at Howick Fun Walk &...
Following a poor weather start to the weekend, it was a relief for all when Sunday, March 24, turned into a lovely day for...
Kiwi kids champion conservation
Conservation was a key theme among entries this year with an innovative humane trap for wallabies securing first place, and an energy saving solution,...
Young actors staging popular Pacific tale
A story of a brave young girl who sails across the Pacific in an effort to save her village is at the centre of...
Young environmental leader recognised
East Auckland environmental campaigner Ethan McCormick has earned the AsureQuality Emerging Leader Award at this year's NZ Biosecurity Awards.
His work with Pest Free Howick...
Bookarama is underway
After a two year break due to Covid, Howick Rotary’s 2022 Bookarama is underway at the Somerville Intermediate School.
This popular community event started on...
Bookarama on again, call for old books
After a two-year pause due to Covid-19, Howick Rotary's Bookarama sale of pre-loved books, puzzles, CDs and LPs is on again at Somerville Intermediate...
Keeping our community safe
By Naisi Chen, Labour list MP based in Botany
Last week the current Howick Police Station closed while the search for a new site...
Somerville showtime!
Taking their enthusiasm to new heights are Somerville Intermediate School Madagascar performers, from top clockwise, Alana Burn as Melman, Harnoor Kaur as Foosa, Mia...
Keddell brings Olympic message
Talented Somerville Intermediate School hockey players recently got to chill out with NZ Black Sticks hockey player Rose Keddell.
The Tokyo-bound Olympian was at Somerville...
Old Skool: confidence through hip hop
Spoken word artist See-Niz and rapper Nicky Smirk have been using a unique programme to teach public speaking confidence to students at Somerville Intermediate.
Nicky...
A creative eye on nature
A combination of passion for the environment, fashion and all things crafty attracted schools from all over South Auckland to enter the 2019 Eye...
Ellery moves on to new challenges
For 22 years his car has automatically driven to Somerville Intermediate. But now it’s time to find a different route.
David Ellery, founding principal of...
Primary teacher’s dream comes true
Vanessa Hancock is thrilled that she is the first primary/intermediate school teacher in New Zealand to be selected for a life-changing professional development experience...
Mama Mia is here
The ultimate feel-good musical Mama Mia is running at the Bruce Mason Centre, and the students of Somerville Intermediate School have special bragging rights...
Parents outraged over bus cuts
Monday night’s Howick Local Board meeting was met with an outpouring of concern from parents over the proposed changes to school bus routes.
About two...
Top win for Somerville relay
Somerville Intermediate placed first in the schools division at the recent Steelformers Around The Mountain relay.
The team of 17 runners each took at least...
Young chefs prepare for opening of cafe
Students of Somerville Intermediate School are having a trial run for the opening of a new school cafe to be run by the students.
The official...