Our Cooper team competed in the across schools competition held at Farm Cove Intermediate, competing against several other intermediate schools. Competing teams were given several potential design briefs and a large number of mechanical and electrical components to achieve them. Points are awarded for achieving various milestones within each brief.

The competition was fierce, and many amazing contraptions were created over the course of the competition. Our Cooper team focused on creating an electrically powered vending machine. Without any guidance, they needed to build not only the frame, but the electrical wiring and mechanical components within.

It was a fantastic experience with a lot of emphasis on teamwork, communication, problem solving and trial and error.

Well done to Jai, Waylon, Aaron, and Spencer.

The students have worked tirelessly over the last term and a half to complete their garments and the execution was phenomenal! Of the 8 garments we entered into the competition, 5 teams won an award!
The students should be so incredibly proud of themselves. 

To further student learning on this, we visited The Dust Palace in Penrose. Students took part in a 2-hour workshop covering aerial skills (trapeze, silks etc), some floor acrobatics and general fitness skills focusing on all the different muscles working and identifying them!

Congratulations to the following students:

Bailey K.
Celeste W.
Wiremu T.
Kate F.
Stephanie K.
Anushka S.
Stella H.
Zoe W.
Kahlan A.
Ruby S.
Honey W.
Parth P.
Spencer R.

Howick Intermediates' theme this year was about the moments we miss out on when we are looking down at our cellphones. We went back in time and learned from previous generations how to enjoy life without technology. 

The students did an incredible job today performing. We are so proud of them.

It was a great chance for the students to learn about the game of Hockey as well as having the opportunity to watch some in action. The teams showed resilience and perseverance, as well as amazing sportsmanship on the day, and new friendships were created.  They all represented Howick Intermediate with pride.

Hemi from the Matariki Marae addressed the school and blessed the week followed by the school singing He Honore and the kapa haka performed a waiata and haka.

Whānaus had a blast learning about Matariki and celebrated with waiata, art, making kai, kites (Manu Tukutuku), cinquain poems, art, drama, and students learned about the construction of Marae's with Minecraft. 

Yesterday the boy's score was 60-31. Well done to team manager Miss Clarke and coach Jason.