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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...