Northcote College Yearbook 2022

YEAR IN REVIEW 01 2022 SENIOR AWARDS 10 TALENT QUEST 12 SUBJECT REPORTS 14 SCHOOL BALL 42 SPORTS & 2022 SPORTS AWARDS 44 MATARIKI 63 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS 64, 68 YEAR LEVELS 70 KEEP CONNECTED www.northcote.school.nz facebook.com/northcotecollege THANKS Editor – Kate Meade Design & production – Ruth Jackson Cover art – Kerri Stubbs, inspired by a design by Louisa Clince DEDICATION This yearbook is dedicated to Karen Russell, Northcote College Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal 2001-2022 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE CLASS OF 2022 YEAR 13

'Approach your future with optimism, curiosity, grit and belief in your ability to keep on learning.' Challenges and magic in your time here Manaaki whenua Manaaki tangata Haere whakamua If we take care of the earth And take care of the people We will go forward I t is a privilege to introduce you to Onewa 2022. The pages of this magazine capture the essence of the year and showcase the rich diversity of learning opportunities enjoyed by our students. They reflect the talent, resilience and adaptability of students and staff. While the context for learning has been complex and constantly changing for teachers, learners and our community we have enjoyed the freedom of 2022 compared to the lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. We did suffer in our masks for much of the year but were at least granted relatively uninterrupted faceto-face teaching and learning and a return to a more normal year of trips and events. It has been wonderful to see Northcote College students once again enjoy in-person social connection, performances, trips and sport. In addition to celebrating student achievement, this magazine reflects a powerful commitment to enacting Ti Tiriti which requires constant interrogation of beliefs and practices, and the celebration and further development of te reo Māori, te Ao Māori me ngā tikanga Māori throughout the school and our community. I am heartened by the willingness of our staff to lead and engage in this important work. Current examples include teachers studying te reo Māori through Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori, our involvement in the curriculum refresh nationally and locally, and the strength of our commitment to teaching Aotearoa New Zealand histories. These developments contribute to our strategic goal of achieving ‘success for all’ which continues to drive ongoing changes to what and how we teach at Northcote College. This magazine is an end point for Year 13 2022. I know I speak on behalf of the staff and your whānau when I say how very proud we are of your individual and collective achievements. There have been challenges and magic in your time here and there will be more as you go on. Approach your future with optimism, curiosity, grit and belief in your ability to keep on learning. Nō koutou te ao | Yours is the world I dedicate this magazine to Karen Russell (Deputy Principal 2001- 2022). Karen can have the last word: ‘Look around you and notice people. You never know who needs your smile or kind word. That is how we begin to look after each other. By showing you care, you can change a life.’ Kia manaaki te tangata. VICKI BARRIE PRINCIPAL’S REVIEW

Sean and Rebekah Crossen welcomed baby Aisling at Easter TOP ROW: Cameron Allen, Nicole Ashby, Vicki Barrie, Melissa Beaumont, Hannah Bell, Jane Blyth, Jordan Bradly, Randell Buenafe, Friederike Cannan, Aiofe Cantwell, Margarita Chen, Stuart Chong, David Clarke, Rowena Clarke, Phillip Collins, Simon Condon, Stan Conrad, Geoffrey Coombs 2ND ROW: Rebekah Crossen, Andrea Davies, Chadd Davis, Liam Davis, Lisa Doughty, Jessica Douglas, Mike Dudley, Alison Edney-Brown, Jared Edwards, Petula Edwards, Athena Fernando, David Flyger, Abigail Foster, Simon Gilchrist, Daniel Goodwin, Michael Goodwin, Rochelle Gosling, Arina Grobler 3RD ROW: Rosa Guevara, Jane Hall, Heidi Haringa, Bridget Hawley, Claire Hayward, Saskia Henry, Georgina Hewlett, Shaunee Hiha, Bronwyn Hill, Charlotte Hinchcliff, Aik Ho, Oliver Holmes, Jordyn Hughes, Louise Inwards, Kirsty Irwin, Ruth Jackson, Alex Jespersen, Ashley Johnson 4TH ROW: Georgia Johnson, Zach Johnson, Karen Justice, Susan Karsten, Kelli Kawhia-Conrad, Rebecca Kay, Leanne Kimpton, Frances Kluge, Shane Latch, Marc Laureano, Esther Leefe, Tina Li, Sophie Lindfield, Kevin Lydiard, Fenella Macfarlane, Fiona Mackenzie, James Manley, Nicola Manoa 5TH ROW: Shane Manoa, Alan Martin, Peter McCurran, Fleur McGhee, Maxwell McKenzi, James McLellan, Kate Meade, Stephanie Miskell, Maria Mistleberger, Helen Morris, Raman Nair, Saori Noguchi, Jason Oliver, Georgia Oxley, Anne Paltridge, Bhavini Parbhoo, Joanna Parker, Julie Pennell 6TH ROW: Ana Pesini, Courtney Pito, Alex Plummer, Dane Pollock, Peter Radonich, Scott Reed, Vicki Royal, Karen Russell, Renee Ruwhiu, Jane Silvester, Garima Singh, Susanne Stables, Peter Steele, Jessica Stephens, Dawn Stubbing, Kerri Stubbs, Stephanie Tanner, David Taylor 7TH ROW: Kathryn Teeboon, Sam Tocker, Jacqui Tohovaka, Adele Tunnicliff, Gary Underdown, Claire Vanstone, Charles Wallace, Philippa Walter, Ellen Wang, Connor Westbury, Anne-Marie Whitby, Antonia Williams, Rob Williams, Cici Xu, Sim Yang, Tony Zaloum, Sheila Zapa, Fatemeh Zelli ABSENT: Clare Brockway, Paul Hewson, Liam Hughes, Molly Johnson, Tom Monro, Samuel Parkes, Sione Pesini, Cathy Smith, Victoria Stratton, Keani Taruia-Pora, Dan Teeboon, Yvonne Todd, Annie Tu’inukuafe, Gina Wilton, Claire Wivell, Mayumi Yasuda 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE STAFF Jared and Kirsty Edwards, and big brother Alfred, welcomed Delaney Janette in January Heidi Haringa married Oliver Brown in November 2 UT PROSIM ALIIS STAFF NEWS

Northcote staff happenings in 2022 I t has been a busy year in staffing news. We are thrilled with the high calibre of teaching staff who have joined us. David Flyger is hitting all the high notes leading the Music Department, Margarita Chen and Georgia Oxley are explosive (in a safe and controlled way, of course) in the Science Department, Saskia Henry is trés bonne in the Languages Department, Kerri Stubbs is making her mark in the Art Department, and Bhavini Parbhoo and Georgia Johnson are making positive contributions to the community in Social Sciences. Waikato University’s in-school training programme has meant we have had three super pre-service teachers with us all year: Yvonne Todd (Art), Keani Taruia-Pora (Music), and Aik Ho (Physical Education). A big change for the school was the retirement of Karen Russell after 21 years as Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal. The extraordinary impact she has made on the school and our community is detailed on page 5. There was other movement during the year, and we welcomed Tom Monro to the Social Sciences Department when Pip Walter moved north for a promotion. Also on the career move was Jordyn Hughes who took up the challenge of another position on the other side of the bridge, and Dane Pollock was part of the Science team before he was lured back to the Air New Zealand team. Mayumi Yasuda and Tom Moore jumped into the Physical Education Department, and Sam Parkes was booked for the English Department in the second half of the year. Liam Hughes is a familiar face as a former student; he joined the staff to cover Maths classes when Ellen Wang went on leave and will move stage left to the Drama Department next year. Our school is as fabulous as it is because of our wonderful non-teaching staff. Renee Ruwhiu is a wonderful addition to the team in the main office. Nurse, Claire Wivell joined our Te Ratonga Hauora | Wellness Centre, and Counsellor Jacqui Tohovaka joined the Guidance Team in Te Korowai Aroha. We welcomed Teacher Aides Gina Wilton, Annie Tuinukuafe, Sione Pesini and Leah Belshaw, while we farewelled Anna Condon who has secured a teaching role. Dan Teeboon finished up as parttime Music Administrator. Rosae Viliamu left our grounds team, and we welcomed back Travis Angus who then resigned after a lengthy absence after surgery from an old injury. Our Grounds Assistant Isaac Mitchell left for a gardening job much closer to home. We bid farewell to Vicki Royal at the end of the year. Vicki has been a cornerstone of the school in varied roles for 26 years, and we wish her a well deserved, happy retirement with whānau. Also leaving to spend more time with whānau is Susan Karsten, who has been the smile welcoming all at our main reception for the past 15 years. Our accountant Sheryl McGregor is retiring, and we are grateful for her wonderful work. Seamlessly Tina Li will step into this role. Jim McLellan is retiring, and we thank him for the significant contributions he has made to the Technology Department. We wish Oliver Holmes all the best for his promotion to Head of Science up north next year, and similarly we wish the Crossen whānau happiness in their new life in Cambridge. Hannah Bell has chosen to not return to Northcote from her parental leave, and Tamar Dorflinger is staying in Rotorua. Good luck to Keani Taruia-Pora and Victoria Stratton who are also leaving at the end of the year. Several staff are taking refreshment leave next year: Rebecca Kay, Tony Zaloum, Rob Williams, and Adele Tunnicliff. Congratulations to Alex Jespersen, Jared Edwards, and Phil Collins who have been awarded study leave. There are a number of people with different responsibilities in 2023. Congratulations to Kate Meade and Charles Wallace with their Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal appointments. Congratulations also to Sophie Lindfield who will be the Year 10 Dean, Alex Plummer who is the new Assistant Head of Science, and Aoife Cantwell who has a new Within Schools Kāhui Ako role. There has been much squealing with excitement at family news too. A hearty welcome to the world to Marlo Hillier Dowd Cato, Delaney Janette Edwards, Aisling Hinewai June Crossen, Harriet Johannah Bell, Cleon Gunbileg Tocker, and twins Emma Jayne and Katie Sue Caley-Evans. And wedding bells rang in November when Heidi Haringa married Oliver Brown, and in December when Rochelle Gosling married Pat McGlashan. Huge congratulations all! Charles Wallace Jim McLellan Vicki Royal Susan Karsten Julie Pennell Kate Meade 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 3 STAFF NEWS

Building our future We moved into the brand new modular block for the start of Term 2; the 14 classrooms are warm and well-ventilated, and this block has become a lovely hub for the Learning Support, Maths and Technology Departments. Rugby moved down to the bottom field as a result, and we were pleased to still have enough space on the top field for a full cricket oval. As you read this, the bulldozers should be demolishing M Block. We are excited for the commencement of this and the building of our new 34 classroom four storey block. The hall and Blackbox Theatre have been renovated with wheelchair access to A1 and the south side of the hall. It will be great to have kanohi ki te kanohi | in person assemblies next year. Oro has been a fabulous space this year, and the Music Performance roof work is soon to be completed. F Block has also been refurbished, and we look forward to enjoying the improved classrooms, Science and Social Science teacher workspace, and toilet facilities. Our swimming pool has been resurfaced and painted to be sparkling like new for 2023. In March we received delivery of the brand new Toyota Hiace minivan - thanks to the Birkenhead Licensing Trust and The Lion Foundation for this. The hall re-opens in 2023 The blessing of the new Mod Block, with board members and kaumatua John Marsden Swimming pool resurfacing in progess Oro – the college’s new performance teaching space The F Block remodelling begins The refurbished F Block re-opens in the new year The fresh new Mod Block classrooms 4 UT PROSIM ALIIS COLLEGE TRANSFORMATION

CHRISTINA SIEBERHAGEN 2003 2020 2022 Karen Russell: An inspiration to so many The Board of Trustees Medal of Excellence is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievements of students and staff members, present and past, who have succeeded at a national or international level in academia, business, community service, the arts or sport, and through this have brought honour on themselves and also the school. In 2022 the Board of Trustees Medal was awarded to Karen Russell. Karen has made an extraordinary contribution to the success of both students and staff at Northcote College over a 21-year term as Deputy Principal. Karen’s leadership and actions have made this school a place where students feel safe and valued for who they are. Karen was committed to honouring Ti Titiri, to curriculum development and professional learning, to mentoring students and colleagues, to learning support, to valuing and celebrating diversity, and to the performing arts. Many of us have ideas for change. A hallmark of Karen’s leadership was that she had the drive, resilience and commitment to make things happen. She was prepared to do the mahi. Being around Karen inspired others to be better; better people, better educators, and better leaders. Her influence over what we teach, how we teach and how we treat each other will endure. Karen devoted her professional life and much of her personal life to education. We appreciate that we had the chance to tell her how much we valued and respected her. She never wanted to be the centre of attention. However, she was and is, at the heart of all we do. Karen Russell retired from her Deputy Principal role at Northcote College in Term 3 2022. She passed away on 27 October 2022. Takoto mai e hoa | Rest well friend KAREN RUSSELL Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal Northcote College 2001–2022 For Service to Education Kia hora te marino Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana Kia tere te kārohirohi i mua i tōu huarahi May the calm be widespread May the ocean glisten as greenstone May the shimmer of light ever dance across your pathway 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 5 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEDAL 2022

PREFECTS 2022 We thank the 36 outstanding Northcote College prefects, who have provided great leadership, peer support, and embodied the school’s values. TOP ROW: Kiarn Archary, Daria Barbina, Caitlin Batty, Mitchell Blacklock, Kate Brewster, Charli Burgess, Zoe Champion, Maddie Cornelious, Lucas Davidson 2ND ROW: Henry de Groot, Stina Ellis, Logan English, Andrew Foot, Yasmin Franicevic, Lauren Gibson, Blaze Grace-Housham, Hadjar Hamzah, Samuel Hazeldine 3RD ROW: Melaia Moala, Sia Moungaafi, ‘Aiveni Ngata, Gary Pan, Tyler Preston, Damon Rickman, Micah Rogo, Sofia Shaw, Christina Sieberhagen 4TH ROW: Dontaye Sowman-Fāaēe, Peony Stephens, Te Hira Templeton, Ryan Tomov, Leo Van Der Vegte, Jess Warren, Mason Wirihana, Sydney Wood, Jin-Oh Youm JESS WARREN DEPUTY HEAD STUDENT LEO VAN DER VEGTE DEPUTY HEAD STUDENT 6 UT PROSIM ALIIS STUDENT LEADERSHIP

After spending the past five years at Northcote College, we all have made connections with each other, with teachers and with the environment surrounding us. Recently, at Ms Russell’s farewell from our school, she said during her speech that ‘No one does things alone around here.’ Truer words have never been spoken. Our school’s network is wide and loving, and there are always people who are willing to lend a hand or spare a minute to talk. As we all plough ahead into our different pathways, needless to say we may lose contact with some people. Keep in touch with those close to you. Make the phone call, organise the catch up, spare the few minutes to swing by your favourite teacher’s class next year. They will be all the happier to see you and you’ll be glad to have done it. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata. He tangata. He tangata. Good luck everyone on your next chapter! I have so many things I want to say, but only 150 words to say them … I want to start by saying that Northcote College has been home for the last five years. I’m sad that I’m writing this, as it means I’m being evicted, but I’m excited to see where I’ll live next. To the people of Northcote, I would like to say thank you. Together we laughed, we cried and we learnt. We learnt how to win and lose, how to live and love, and how to adapt and overcome - with all of the construction and coronavirus around we got pretty good at these things too. I’m proud of us and the things we have done despite the hardships we have faced. I am looking forward to seeing what happens from here, where we’ll all live next. Keep in touch with one another. CHRISTINA SIEBERHAGEN HEAD STUDENT 2022 LUCAS DAVIDSON HEAD STUDENT 2022 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 7 HEAD STUDENTS 2022

The Student Council has had a stellar year doing some awesome mahi! We have been busy supporting a range of charities and events including the Mental Health Foundation, Rainbow Youth, the Red Cross, the Cancer Society, Auckland City Mission, InsideOut, Heart Kids Big Day Out, Youth Peace Week, Recycling Week, and the 40 Hour Famine. The mihi from these charities to our mahi has been heartwarming: There was fundraising aplenty, and we were thrilled with the student body for generously getting behind important causes like the Tonga appeal following the eruption, Daffodil Day, Pink Shirt Day, Pride Week, and the Feed it Forward food drive. We had a number of visiting speakers, for example MP Shanan Halbert and representatives from Harbour Sports and the Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust. Rich discussions were had around pressing issues like uniform guidelines, the cafe options and prices, toilet facilities, lockers, and keeping our school smoke and vape free. Student voice from these discussions was passed on to the Senior Leadership Team, the Board of Trustees, and the property management team and informed decisions that were made. We welcome leaders from all year groups, so get involved next year and share your ideas about how to make our school and community the best they can be. It is also fun to meet other energetic and empathetic students who are keen to stretch their leadership skills. Prefects have a range of responsibilities including welcoming and hosting visitors to the school, for example at our Matariki Evening, Open Day, ParentTeacher-Student meetings, and Thames College exchange. This year they launched a new instagram page @northcotecollege for clearer communication with all students, and this will be taken over by the 2023 prefects. Prefects were heavily involved in the delivery and review of our peer support programme to support Year 9 students feeling safe and happy. There were two highly successful student-led Senior Showcases held in Oro where the fabulous talent of our young musicians was celebrated. Shave for a Cure was a real highlight with $8500 raised for the Leukemia and Block Cancer Foundation. This is an outstanding result and we are so proud of the courageous young people who led this and got involved. Our Head Students were invited to judge the speech competitions at Northcote Intermediate and were impressed with the quality and confidence. Involvement with our Kāhui Ako | Northcote Community of Learning also included supporting the Northcote Primary School Daffodil Day fundraiser. There were regular Friday dress-up days with a range of fun themes, and several hotly contested student vs staff sports matches were held in Term 4. Student Council’s awesome mahi Non-uniform day for Tongan disaster relief Non-uniform day for Tongan disaster relief Daffodil Day, supporting the Cancer Society Daffodil Day Daffodil Day Unaiki Thein– Shave for a Cure Troy Dittmar – Shave for a Cure Pink Shirt Day Pride Week STUDENT LEADERSHIP

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Congratulations to all 2022 academic award recipients Excellence honoured at senior prizegiving Leo Van Der Vegte DUX Deputy Head Student Award Prize in Calculus Prize in Physics Prize in Biology Eddy Sanders Award for Senior Biology William Kells Cup for Outstanding Senior Science Student Excellent Achievement in Creative & Innovative Technologies Christina Sieberhagen PROXIME ACCESSIT Head Student Award Shakespeare Award for Outstanding Contribution to Drama and Performance Northcote College Service Prize and Michael Jull Award for Outstanding Service to the school over a number of years Prize in Drama Prize in French Prize in Classical Studies Year 13 Classics Cup Excellent Achievement in Chemistry Tyrone Atkinson Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award for Excellence in Vocational Studies Darija Bocevska Harbourne & Arthur Cup for Year 12 Instrumental Music Alex Brown University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship Nicolas Collados Purllant Cup for the Most Improved Musician during their time at Northcote College Lucas Davidson School Spirit Award Head Student Award Stina Ellis Vineyard Trophy for Integrity, Service and Consideration of Others Logan English Blackbox Cup for Extra-curricular Drama Lodge North Harbour Award for Contribution to the Welfare of Others Semisi Fonua Choir Cup for Outstanding Singer Lauren Gibson Beachman Prize for Creativity, Originality and Individuality Matt Goldsbro’ Richard Horrocks Cup for Outstanding Contribution in the use of New Technologies Mehrana Hamidi Kris Deverill Memorial Trophy for Courage Vlada Korneeva Grace Martin Library Cup Jordana Ladowsky Victoria University of Wellington Totoweka Scholarship Awhi Marshall University of Auckland Waka Moana Scholarship Charlotte McSherry University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Melaia Moala Kent Kava Bowl for Pasifika Leadership Tyler Preston Joshua Scholarship Astar Rickit-Cook Senior Writers Prize and Michael Jull Award for Embracing and Promoting Creative Writing and Storytelling at Northcote College Zac Ridley Lynette McFetridge Choir Cup for the Most Conscientious Senior Student Kaipātiki Secondary Schools Scholarship (jointly awarded) Peony Stephens University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship David Stothers Best Actor in a Supporting Role AUT Find Your Greatness Scholarship Quinn Sugrue Drama Cup for the Most Compelling Acting Performance of the Year Quinn Teague Ensemble Cup Ryan Tomov Mary Fitzwilliam Cup for Year 13 Instrumental Music Jess Warren Deputy Head Student Award Kaipātiki Secondary Schools Scholarship (jointly awarded) Mason Wirihana Cable Family Award for Commitment to Te Reo Māori and Māoritanga Lavinia Fonua SPECIAL AWARDS Matt Goldsbro’, Amelia Finn, Zac Ridley Mason Wirihana Sofia Shaw, Anna Leslie SENIOR AWARDS 2022

LEO VAN DER VEGTE | DUX Tyrone Atkinson Prize in Professional Cookery Daria Barbina Excellent Achievement in Classical Studies Excellent Achievement in Design & Visual Communication Consistent High Achievement in Calculus Caitlin Batty Prize in Health Studies Excellent Achievement in Media Studies Kaelyn Bendall Creativity in Fashion & Textiles Nathan Bloomfield Excellent Achievement in Mathematics Alex Brown Prize in Creative & Innovative Technologies Business & Administration Computing Cup Excellent Achievement in English Sutherland Cup for Excellence in Mathematics Lloyd Brown Diligence in Supported Learning Caitlin Buitenhek Excellent Achievement in Physical Education Excellent Achievement in Statistics Excellent Achievement in Food & Nutrition Leyla Butt Excellent Achievement in Art Design Michael Bycroft Excellent Achievement in Mathematics Diligence in Professional Cookery Jordan Carpendale Creativity in Music Adrian Chand Diligence in History Diligence in Hard Materials Technology Louisa Clince Excellent Achievement in Mathematics Toby Cooke Prize in History Excellent Achievement in English Excellent Achievement in Geography Sophia Cooksley Excellent Achievement in History Excellent Achievement in Painting Fletcher Cornish Prize in Sports Studies Lucas Davidson Excellent Achievement in English Through Film Charlotte Davies Prize in Science Henry de Groot Prize in Design & Visual Communication Consistent High Achievement in Physics Stina Ellis Excellent Achievement in Classical Studies Excellent Achievement in French David Ette Prize in Web Media Design Consistent High Achievement in English Through Film Lavinia Fonua Prize in English Literacy Lauren Gibson Millicent Hoyle Prize for Senior English Catherine Hasell Diligence in Supported Learning Consistent High Achievement in Horticulture Skills Quinger He Excellent Achievement in Chinese Joshua Javier Prize in Supported Learning Consistent High Achievement in Science Danika Jones Prize in Tourism National College of Tourism & Travel Award Consistent High Achievement in Science Consistent High Achievement in Supported Learning Diligence in Hospitality Anna Leslie Prize in Spanish Prize in Statistics Prize in Hard Materials Technology Abigail Loong Prize in Fashion & Textiles McKenzi Maggs-Smith Excellent Achievement in Tourism Diligence in English Literacy Jade Mahoney Prize in Photography Jojo Meikle-Downing Excellent Achievement in Physics Rebecca Nicholas Excellent Achievement in Sports Studies Crystal-Rose O’Flaherty Prize in Art Design Gary Pan Excellent Achievement in English Language Learning Ben Poole Prize in Chemistry Hopkins Cup for Chemistry Excellent Achievement in Statistics Tyler Preston Excellent Achievement in Sports Studies CHRISTINA SIEBERHAGEN PROXIME ACCESSIT YEAR 13 AWARDS Continued on page 63 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 11 SENIOR AWARDS 2022

PETER VAN GENT PRODUCTION – BEST BAND LOST VAGUS – Lover, Lover & Golden Marionette [Original Composition] Lauren Gibson [13BE] vocals, Lucas Davidson [13KAY] vocals, Quinn Teague [13HRG] guitar, Jordan Carpendale [13KAY] guitar, Ryan Tomov [13HRG] bass, Jess Warren [13WHN] drums BARFOOT & THOMPSON MOST ENTERTAINING BAND POLAR APES – D is for Dangerous [Arctic Monkeys] George Homer [13KAY] vocals & guitar, James Holton [12NA] vocals & guitar, Ezra Butler [13KAY] bass, Lucas Eng [12TUN] drums PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD PLAYDOUGH – Medicine [Dayglow] George Homer [13KAY] vocals & guitar, James Holton [12NA] guitar, Ashok James [12NA] keyboard, Ezra Butler [13KAY] bass, Lucas Eng [12TUN] drums BEST VOCALIST TYRA NANSEN – for vocals in the following acts: • Keys – If I Ain’t Got You [Alicia Keys] • Nanjam – You Know I’m No Good / Getaway / If It’s You medley [Amy Winehouse / Katchafire / SpawnBreezie] SPECIAL JUDGES AWARD BRAYDEN FITZGERALD – All I Want [Olivia Rodrigo] Brayden Fitzgerald [9GOS] vocals, Tzion Manoa [12DOR] piano TALENT QUEST TALENT QUEST

BEST PERFORMER JESS WARREN – for her vocal and instrumental performances in the following acts: • Jess & Ryan – I Can’t Make You Love Me [George Michael/Teeks] • Nanjam – You Know I’m No Good / Getaway / If It’s You – medley [Amy Winehouse / Katchafire / SpawnBreezie] • Keys – If I Ain’t Got You [Alicia Keys] • Lost Vagus – Lover, Lover & Golden Marionette [Original Composition] BEST INSTRUMENTALIST DARIJA BOCEVSKA – for her classical piano performance: Moonlight Sonata, Sonata No. 14, 3rd Movement [Beethoven] Darija Bocevska [12DOR] piano Darija also accompanied the following acts superbly: • Scott Durling – Bruises [Lewis Capaldi] • Freya Pace – Breathe [The Warning] BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE TYRA NANSEN, AARIANNA LEILUA-KNOX & BAILEE MAAKA STEERS – for their vocal performances in the following act: Nanjam – You Know I’m No Good / Getaway / If It’s You medley [Amy Winehouse / Katchafire / SpawnBreezie] Tyra Nansen [11WL] vocals, Aarianna Leilua-Knox [12WHN] vocals, Bailee Maaka-Steers [12WHN] vocals, Tzion Manoa [12DOR] keyboard, Semisi Fonua [12DOR] guitar, Jess Warren [13WHN] bass, Shota Utsugi [12DOW] drums 2022 AWARDS 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 13 TALENT QUEST

SUMMAR JOHNSON-ROBERTS Level 2 Painting KIMBERLEY BROOK Level 1 Art Design OPHELIA COOPER Level 1 Painting ALICIA ANDREWS Level 2 Design JULIA BEASLEY Level 2 Photography THEIN AUNG Level L2 Painting 14 UT PROSIM ALIIS ART

EMILY AMOS Level 2 Design MIUWAI LEE Level 2 Photography LIBERTY ARMSTRONG Level 1 Art Design SIENA TERIMENE-SIMON Level 1 Painting MARY THOMPSON Level 2 Photography NIKITA BOTHA Level 2 Painting 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 15 ART

Our thriving theatrical I f you’d have said we could survive (and even thrive) a year without the beating heart of Northcote College Drama, BLACKBOX – Te Whare Auahatanga, I’d have thought you were acting the fool. Despite best laid plans, the exciting theatre redevelopments meant we were without our home for much of the year. So what did we do? Improvise, pivot and make lemonade out of lemons. First up we entered Showquest, a national performing arts competition. This was an amazing opportunity that saw musicians, dancers, actors and technicians from every year level all work together to create an original performance. It was a great chance for younger performers to learn from more experienced students. We were thrilled to walk away with three coveted awards – Outstanding Rangatahi, Best Live Music and Best Use of Drama! This was immensely satisfying to have both Music and Drama awarded in this big collaboration. Students from every year level came together again to perform and compete in the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Competition. We presented five excellent scenes, receiving glowing praise from judges and audience alike. We came away with the Most Promising Actor Award and an Award for Best Stage Design. Our Theatresports Team had a massive season, getting to the Auckland finals undefeated throughout their matches. In the end, they finished second place in all of Auckland, a mere one point behind the winners – a massive achievement from these compelling and hilarious improvisers. Our Year 11 and Year 12 classes found a home for 16 UT PROSIM ALIIS DRAMA

tradition continues their shows in the bohemian chic of Drama D3. The Year 11 classes presented a range of short plays and scenes, with back to back evening performances showcasing the depth of talent coming up through the senior programme. Year 12 Drama presented Exchange by Lauren Jackson. Performed across three nights, audiences were compelled to laugh, gasp and feel by this exceptional cast. It was a mature, emotive and warm production that will be remembered by all who watched it. Year 13 Drama students closed out their time at Northcote College with Love and Information by Caryl Churchill. This production was presented at Q Theatre, one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s leading professional venues. This was an exciting opportunity for the performers and technicians alike. Equally, it’s great that Ngā mahi whakaari o Onewa got out there in the ‘real world’ showcasing what we do. The production was a provoking kaleidoscopic exploration of life. It was a massive challenge that the students pulled off with professionalism, heart and impact. This show was one that audiences and performers alike won’t forget for a long time. Meanwhile in classes, students from all levels have continued to hone their craft, develop powerful work, and respond critically and creatively. The standard of devised work has continued to impress, showcasing our students’ ability to create powerful and engaging work. In these recent times of separation and isolation, it has been a privilege and a joy to bring people together to share theatre. Jared Edwards HOD DRAMA 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 17 DRAMA

Classes humming with new students I t’s been another fun year of learning in the English Language department. Throughout the year levels, we have been impressed by, and proud of, our students’ successes, progress and resilience. Learning a new language is never easy, but our EL students continue to be a constant source of inspiration to us. A key highlight this year was the EAP1 trip to the Auckland War Memorial Museum as part of their unit about Auckland. The class had been learning about our volcanoes and how Auckland sits on an active volcanic field. As part of the visit, we sat in the simulator of 7A Puia Street, St Heliers. The TV in the corner showed a news announcement and the floor shook as if a real eruption were happening out in the Hauraki Gulf! We hope to include more EOTC in the curriculum in coming years. Another highlight was the borders opening again. This meant that we could welcome new faces into our classrooms. Our junior class went from five students to 22! Needless to say, the classroom is much more lively now. This group has been focusing on the skill of everyday interactions, which is helping to build confidence to get out there and speak to people. In the English for communication purposes classes, there have been plenty of opportunities to develop speaking skills with both interviews and presentations being part of the schedule this year. It’s been a great year and we are all looking forward to what 2023 brings! Kathryn Teeboon HOD ENGLISH LANGUAGE Caption Kaipātiki Colleges Poetry Competition Year 11 writing winner Unaiki Thein and runner up Liberty Armstrong Annabel Barlow – Kaipātiki Colleges Poetry winner Varen Wilson – Year 9 writing contest winner Angie Perkins – Year 10 writing contest winner Writers workshop with Tessa Forde 18 UT PROSIM ALIIS ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini: No one gets there alone. This has been another year in which students and staff have collaborated in English to support each other to meet challenges and to be successful. In a world that presents many personal and global challenges, exploring ideas of who we are, how the world works, and how we can best participate in it is crucial. Understanding and using language effectively in a range of formats has, arguably, never been as important as it is now. We are enormously proud of the efforts of ākonga and colleagues in supporting each other and meeting the challenges of 2022. Outside the classroom we are also very proud of the students who have participated in a range of enriching experiences. Our superb Word the Front Line slam poetry team (Huyen Vu, August Stanley, Lucas Davidson, Nikita Botha and Joanne Kim) made it through to the Auckland semi-finals at the Bruce Mason Centre this year – an impressive effort. A big thank you to Shania Pablo from Action Education, who mentored the team this year. It has been lovely to have an enthusiastic group of junior debaters stepping up to continue a fine Northcote College tradition of argumentation and public speaking. The Junior and Senior Writers Groups have been meeting for workshops regularly each term and had another fabulous day at the Auckland Writers’ Festival to share in wisdom and storytelling from a range of wonderful writers. It is always special to see how inspiring these events are for our superb young writers. The Senior Writers also had workshops from former student, and Writers Group Alumni, Tessa Forde, and poet Renee Liang. Congratulations to the winners of their respective year level writing competitions: Varen Wilson 9CHN, Angie Perkins 10BNF, Unaiki Thein 11SVR, Kaia Swiggs 12WHN, Keira Bennie 12DOW and Sofia Shaw 13HRG. Senior students and past pupils judged these competitions; we continue to be proud of our rich writing culture. Congratulations to the students who continue to have writing published by entering work for competitions and journals beyond school. Special mention goes to Annabel Barlow, who was winner of the Kaipātiki Colleges Poetry Competition. David Taylor ACTING HOD ENGLISH Proud of our rich writing culture The Auckland Writers festival was a highlight Year 12 film writing contest winner Kaia Swiggs Year 12 writing competition winner Keira Bennie and runner up Zoe Greenwood Year 13 writing competition winner Sofia Shaw 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 19 ENGLISH

Health education takes holistic view HEALTH EDUCATION Junior Health Education In the junior school, students are taught modules on Hauora and Sexuality. Year 10 students build on and develop the ideas, skills, and topics learned in Year 9. Our Hauora module (holistic well-being) involves topics such as self-worth, decision making, healthy choices, peer pressure, assertiveness, and resilience. Sexuality Education covers topics including body image, diversity, positive relationships, and consent. Senior Health Education Throughout the Year 11 (NCEA Level 1) course, students learn skills and strategies to enhance well-being and support the well-being of others. They develop and practise interpersonal skills and develop strategies to cope with change. Students investigate health-enhancing choices and how to promote positive values toward sexuality. In Year 12 (NCEA Level 2), we investigate a series of modules aimed at enhancing adolescent well-being with an underlying focus on personal, interpersonal, and societal influences and consequences on health. The overall objective across all units is to develop strategies that lead to health-enhancing outcomes for application into everyday life. Unfortunately Covid and the interruption of the lockdown stopped our much-anticipated Health Expo taking place this year. Our Year 13 (NCEA Level 3) students tackle a series of modules that look at specific health issues and the way they affect our community. The challenge for these students is to try and create solutions and strategies to improve these difficult situations, while developing an understanding of the different perspectives that surround health issues. These students explore topics from stress and depression, to the ethics of euthanasia, and finally how a variety of health issues from poverty, Covid-19, and substance use impact our societies. Congratulations to the following students for winning the subject prize for their respective year level, Caitlin Batty, Amelia Finn and Jessica de Buisson. Class certificates for students were awarded to Sydney Wood, Alissa Ford and Maia Sunckell. Stuart Chong TIC HEALTH EDUCATION 20 UT PROSIM ALIIS HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Our aim in the department is to educate students on the benefits of physical activity and how that can enhance your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, and relationships with others. Throughout the year, all students in Physical Education (PE) are encouraged to work on their selfmanagement, social responsibility and problem-solving skills. Junior Physical Education For Junior PE, our emphasis is on risk management, interpersonal skills, motor skill development, problem solving and strategies for game situations. All students are given opportunities to express themselves through movement. Our Social Responsibility module develops interpersonal skills and helps students understand how their actions impact others. Senior Physical Education For Year 11 students, we engaged in a skill learning module (volleyball). We utilised self-management and interpersonal skills to develop students’ abilities to communicate with others, build positive relationships, and improve self-confidence. We also explored movement: focusing on anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology. In Year 12, we started the year with risk management by applying practical skills learned in class to complete a physically challenging day trek in the Waitākere Ranges. We also explored biophysical principles and how they relate to the learning of physical skills, and worked on our leadership skills by teaching our junior students. 13 Sports Studies explored and evaluated different safety-management strategies. They then created, executed and evaluated their own training programmes to improve aspects of their own individual fitness components. This year finished by exploring a variety of contemporary leadership styles and how these could be applied to a Physical Education context. The 13PED course focuses more on the theory and sports science behind how we get the body to perform and achieve different outcomes. Students explored different fitness components and training methods in order to create and use a training programme to develop their personal fitness. The remainder of the year focused on how we analyse a physical skill using biomechanical theories. Students used this knowledge to help them improve their skill and performance in high jump and javelin. The year finished by exploring the relationship and history between money and sport and demonstrating physical skills in a variety of athletics events. Congratulations to the following students for winning the subject prize for their respective year levels: Micah Rogo, Fletcher Cornish, Shivam Nair and Krish Nair. Class certificates were also awarded to Caitlin Buitenhek, Tyler Preston, Rebecca Nicholas, Katie West, Nikki Gear, Jamie Watson, Micah Cooke and Owen Coleman. Stuart Chong HOD PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical education reaps many benefits 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 21 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Chinese In 2022, the Chinese classroom at Northcote College has witnessed an interesting and instructive range of in-class and extra-curricular activities. These include mini-whiteboard calligraphy, instant self-marking, one-helps-another activities, flying chess, Who Wants to be a Chinese Elite (adapted from Who Wants to be a Millionaire), walk with talk, role play, hot seat, badminton, ping pong, Chinese ‘Go’ game & ‘Connect Five’, and a Chinese yum cha trip, to name just a few. Apart from cultural immersion, students of Chinese have improved progressively with increasing output of the target language in each lesson. Some students showed such strong academic motivation that an intensive Chinese training class was formed in February to cater for their ambition to learn more. These students are Vlada Korneeva, Nadia Wilson, Alice Vilk, Eva Piper, Emma Louis and Cameron Day. They came to the 45-minute intensive training after school every day, and have been there for three consecutive terms. Overall, learning of Chinese has gained momentum at Northcote college this year. Sim Yang TIC CHINESE French This year, the French students have worked hard to build and solidify their skills after a long lockdown last year. In class, students explored French culture through the language, various films, projects, building Paris landmarks out of playdough, and even making traditional French pancakes, crêpes. A record nine students participated in the DELF examinations through the Alliance Française. All students achieved fantastic results across A1, B1, and B2 levels. We’re excited to offer DELF to more students next year. Danika Jones and Emily Potter represented Northcote College French in the ImmerseMe Games 2022 with Danika receiving an ImmerseMe Laureate Award after finishing in the top 1% and Emily receiving the Silver Global Citizen Award, finishing in the top 10% of the competition! In Terms 3 and 4, senior students had the opportunity to sit the Assessment of Languages Competence (ALC) exam, with the results released early next year. Saskia Henry TIC FRENCH Japanese It was another busy year for the students studying Japanese at 2022 an incredible year for 22 UT PROSIM ALIIS INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

Northcote College. In Term 2 we took one Year 9 team and one Year 10 team to the 2022 New Zealand Schools Japanese Trivia Championships at Epsom Girls’ Grammar School. Although we didn’t come first, we had an awesome time; dressing up in Traditional Yukata and competing against other schools in trivia knowledge about Japan with topics such as food, daily life, geography, anime and pop culture. The students had a blast with many keen to go again next year. This year juniors also learned how to write Shuuji (calligraphy) Japanese characters using a fude (brush) and sumi (ink). We were lucky to have Kaisei Watanabe (an English teacher in Japan) come during the Japanese summer holiday to help our students practise their Japanese in real communication. Also a huge arigatou (thank you) to our Japanese language assistants Akiko Miyake and Chiyo Nakai. For International Languages week students set up a few stalls – including chopstick practice, origami, write your name in Japanese and a few Japanese games. Students drew a huge mural of their favourite anime characters with some very talented artists. Sam Tocker TIC JAPANESE Northcote language students The Northcote College Lion Dance Group went from strength to strength in 2022. Not only did they entertain at college functions, but they took on the role of Chinese cultural ambassadors, with performances at multiple schools and events. LION DANCE GROUP Spanish We had an incredible year in Spanish at Northcote College. It was a wonderful opportunity for our junior students to learn a new language and immerse themselves in the Spanish world. The students had a great time creating decorations in our papel picado lesson and learning more about the Spanish food in our Spanish churros cooking lesson. For our senior students, 2022 was also a great year. The students really enjoyed discovering more about the language, the culture and the Spanish lifestyle through Spanish songs and films which always bring a taste of Latin America and Spain to our classroom. We are also very proud of our outstanding Spanish debating teams who represented the school with such determination and passion at the Annual Spanish Debate Competition. It was the first time that Northcote College participated in the junior category and we congratulate our Year 11 team for placing 3rd in this competition! 2022 was a great year in Spanish and we are ready to continue on the journey to 2023. ¡¡Viva Español!! Rosa Guevara HOD LANGUAGES & TIC SPANISH 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 23 INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

International students take on leadership roles We welcomed in 2022 with a shared New Year dinner and yet again admired our students who, due to Covid restrictions, had to remain in New Zealand over the summer holiday. With the opening of New Zealand’s borders, we again welcomed new students from overseas as students followed their dream of study overseas. Existing students looked forward to seeing new faces and sharing their international student experience with them. After almost three years, our international students could now plan to travel home to see family. A highlight was the international students who took on leadership roles. Quang Nguyen was captain of the very successful 2022 Ist X1 Boys’ Football team and Gary Pan was elected a school prefect. We wish our leavers all the best with their future studies. Catherine Smith DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 1st XI Boys Football captain Quang Nguyen Prefect Gary Pan Tackling a puzzle in the college library Forging new freindships 24 UT PROSIM ALIIS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The LSC community can feel incredibly proud of the resilience, commitment and impressive levels of engagement that the students have shown to learning this year. Alongside this the dedication of whānau, teachers and teacher aides has made a huge difference to each and every student and is deeply appreciated. This year the LSC moved to the new modular block after many years in the old LSC building. We are loving the new classrooms and the attention to detail that was put into planning the spaces to meet the needs of our students. New subjects were introduced this year that allowed students to learn at their own pace. This included New Zealand Sign language and LSC Science. While learning was a focus, there were also a range of opportunities for students of the LSC to get involved – including arts, sports, life, and horticulture skills. The interschool Special Olympics Football and Basketball competitions gave LSC students a chance to participate positively and support others in their team. Winning and certificates is always an added bonus! For the third year in a row we have participated in the Trees for Survival programme. It is another highlight in the LSC calendar. 1000 native tree seedlings were grown and tended throughout the year and then planted out in the local community. Our staff this year has included Learning Support Coordinators, an Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Art Therapist. Together with specialist teachers and teacher aides we have been able to provide a holistic learning environment and specialised classes that ensure that students experience personal success and learn valuable life skills. C8 has had another big year with increasing numbers of students using that space. With a growing team of teacher aides, more and more students have been able to reach out for additional support with their learning. Teachers collaborate with staff across the school and the students’ families to help students access the learning in their classrooms and to feel more confident about themselves and their learning. C8 staff ensure the calm atmosphere and personalised learning support meets each individual student’s needs. Congratulations to all our students for their accomplishments this year, and we look forward to 2023. Leanne Kimpton HOD LEARNING SUPPORT Range of opportunities enrich student growth 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 25 LEARNING SUPPORT CENTRE

New classrooms much appreciated The Northcote College redevelopment plan is well underway and the mathematics team shifted into the new modular classrooms over the Term 1 break in preparation for the new block to be built. These new rooms are spacious and homely, with excellent temperature control. It’s amazing how revitalising a venue change can be, and I know teachers and students alike have appreciated the new facilities. 2022 saw us return to the full contingent of national and international mathematics competitions that we have missed over the last few years. Students performed strongly with excellent results in both the Otago and Australian Mathematics Competitions. This year we also entered the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition for the first time. This competition offers a different set of challenges for students and I’m happy to report that amongst a swathe of fantastic results Cooper Price (10BNF) received a Distinction award. Our Year 9 and Year 10 Mathex teams had a blast and competed with the best from across Tāmaki Makaurau. Both teams performed well and enjoyed the spectacle of the event. Congratulations to all competition entrants and prize winners. For the first time in several years we had a student entered into the University of Auckland MAX (Mathematical Acceleration and Extension) program. Alex Brown (13TNR) completed the Year 13 Calculus course as a Year 12 student and was looking for an additional challenge. His exceptional proficiency with Mathematics, coupled with his savvy computer science skills saw him excel in this very challenging stage 1 university paper and we look forward to having other students follow in Alex’s footsteps. As always, best of luck to all students who have exams coming up. It is always an anxious time, but be wellprepared so you can head into summer knowing you’ve done your best. Ngā mihi mō ngā tau kei mua i te aroaro. Phil Collins HEAD OF MATHEMATICS 26 UT PROSIM ALIIS MATHEMATICS

We were excited to welcome 9 Media for the first time this year. The course focuses on Media literacy and helps to prepare students to become critical and positive media users. All Year 9 students completed the course and created their own Instagram or YouTube feed using the skills they had learned. The other years continued to complete a range of courses and worked together to engage with narrative, scripts, streaming services, dystopic dreams and super action. This year also produced some impressive films and music videos – especially the following music videos: Slice of Heaven by Zoe Peterson and Chelsea Tilby; Counting the Beat by Kaia Ellis, Vlada Korneeva and Isla Leywood; Supa Lonely by Niamh Aagesen and Jessica Harvey; Old News by James Currie, Seth Flusk and Brianna Williams; Royal by Andy Hu and Kiara Shera; and Rocketship by Siena Terimene-Simon and Heather Cocker. Standout films were Till Death Do Us Part by Keira Bennie, India Punturiero and Kaia Swiggs; Happy Birthday by Providence Ngaruko, Scarlett Gardiner and Ava Zaloum; Ouija by Zoe Greenwood, Grace Lai and Kahlila Ardani; The Kaipatiki Skin Changer by Ashok James and Eden Babbage; Solitary Classroom by Jack Clendon, Kaito Maekawa and Roan Jazayeri; Nine to Five by Lucas Eng, Seth Crow and Ervin Kamberi; and Yearbook by Ellie Humphries, Amelia Finn and Bella Stansfield. The most entertaining and intriguing docs and mocks were The Produce Protection Society by David Stothers and Nathan Turley; Investigating Disney by Yoyo Pu, Katelyn Joyce and Sasha Das; The Northcote Techies by Zac Ridley and Matt Goldsbro’; and Ronald by Quinn Sugrue and Evan Rooney. Jane Hall HOD MEDIA Standout films produced 2020 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 27 MEDIA

2022 feels like an odd year to say we’ve pretty much returned to normal after the disruptions over the last while, but for me this has been the first ‘normal’ feeling year since 2019. While masks and distancing added further challenges to schools, music departments around the country prepared for a reasonably traditional year with regard to major competitions and festivals – and Northcote College was no different. 2022 saw the Onewa Voices choir grow to the largest size in recent memory, thanks in no small way to Esther Leefe’s ongoing commitment to unearthing Northcote’s burgeoning singers. With the assistance of Keani Taruia-Pora, Esther Leefe guided Onewa Voices through a varied repertoire, culminating with a stand-out performance at the annual Big Sing choral festival. Esther Leefe was rewarded for her efforts, receiving the Conductor’s Professional Development Award for the conductor who shows the most promise. The choir is looking to springboard off their successful year and head into 2023 with loftier goals. Three Northcote College bands competed in the Smokefree Rockquest heats, and – in what must be a first Music students are Onewa Voices Lauren Gibson, Lucas Davidson, Jordan Carpendale The Big Sing Lucas Davidson and Ryan Tomov played on BFM with former student Orlando Cooper (left) Finn Hartson and Zac Ridley Shivam Verma Kaia Ellis 28 UT PROSIM ALIIS MUSIC

for the school – all three were selected for the Auckland Regional Finals. Members of the bands Lost Vagus, Serve The Cat, and Diluted demonstrated that contemporary music is alive and well here at Northcote, and while their Rockquest journey ended after the Regionals, lessons were learnt and sparks were ignited. With the number of incredibly talented and motivated junior rockers, we have students with us every interval and lunchtime. The future of bands in the music department is in rude health. August was a massive month for music at school, with the super popular Northcote Talent Quest, KBB Music Festival, where our newly-formed Northcote Big Band competed for the first time in many years, and the Kaipātaki Sounds Festival. Huge thanks must go to the dream team of Niki and Shane Manoa for assisting with this crazy yet wonderful time. A strange year, a challenging year, but a successful year – this was 2022 in the Northcote Music Department. Filled with wonderful students, great itinerant teachers, and supportive, driven staff. 2023 – we go again! David Flyger HOD MUSIC pitch perfect in 2022 Jess Warren Tyra Nansen Red Fever Northcote College Big Band 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 29 MUSIC

Many scientific I t was great to get back into all the fun activities in the Science department this year. The highly anticipated drama of the ‘nuclear disaster’ simulation made a comeback in G Block to add suspense and awe to the physicists’ Level 2 internal assessment. We have the same anticipation for the impending demolition of the block and hold our breath to see where the next nuclear disaster will unfold. Senior Chemists realised that following instructions carefully is important when making their own soap – with some disasters of their own. We continued our relationship with the Police dog handlers who brought along their puppy in training, Hazza. This demonstrated the challenges and overwhelming cuteness of developing a bouncy pup into a well drilled and obedient police dog – and sparked interesting discussions about the increased training success rate since the Police began their own dog breeding programme. DNA analysis, the annual rocky shore 30 UT PROSIM ALIIS SCIENCE

escapade, and the trip to Auckland Zoo (looking at primate evolution and studying animal behavioural responses) rounded out the year. The Year 11 Science course was a highlight for the department, challenging us to deliver an inclusive programme that gave everyone a taste of what’s to come in future science courses as well as testing their practical, investigative and research skills across the standards offered. All students who have spent the second half of the year learning in F and S Block have shown absolute resilience with the, at times, overwhelming noise of jackhammering, concrete cutting, dropsaws, nail guns and the firing of bits of old timber, glass and metal into the skip bins as the bottom of F Block has been renovated. We look forward to moving into the revamped spaces and the development of the new block. Melissa Beaumont HOD SCIENCE discoveries 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 31 SCIENCE

The Birkenhead Barfoot and Thompson Commerce Cup I nitiated five years ago, this Cup has kindly been sponsored by the Birkenhead office of Barfoot and Thompson. The cup recognizes students who have gained success, and contributed significantly in either 13 Economics or 13 Business, or both. This year’s recipient, Ryan Tomov, has demonstrated excellence in both 13 Business and 13 Economics through an eLearning course, and was accepted into the Shadow a Leader program early in the year. He is first in class for 13 Business as well as receiving and award for excellence from his eLearning economics teacher. Each year students are invited to compete in a national competition based on economic knowledge and concepts. They complete a 40 question test online which covers the complete Year 13 syllabus, despite the test taking place early in Term 2. This year’s sole participant was Ryan who gained a Certificate of Credit. Many thanks for the ongoing support from Pete Taylor and the team at Barfoot and Thompson Birkenhead. Young Enterprise Team 2022 Through Board: Lotte de Groot, Lauren Stretton, James Currie and Issac Waitai-Cross were our team this year. As a Year 11 team, this was a foundation year for what promises to be a very successful business. They have designed a prototype laptop whiteboard to facilitate modern learning and collaborative brainstorming. They plan to activate the team in 2023 to take this innovative product to market. The team enjoyed sharing their ideas with the MP for Northcote, Shanan Halbert. Business Activities As part of the Business Studies courses at all three senior levels, teams are formed to operate a business activity, which becomes increasingly challenging as they move up the year levels. In Year 11, the students plan and carry out a market day activity within the school. At Year 12, teams run two market days in the community. Four teams formed to make products including craft soaps, candles, wheat bags upcycled from second-hand jeans and tote bags with unique art. They ran their first event at the hugely successful Matariki Evening, and then ran a fun mini market day in Birkenhead Village. The Year 13 business activity runs the full course of the year, with the products needing to be innovative. Two teams were able to complete the project, with Mushroomed selling designer jewellery using Instagram and Boxalicious who produced a children’s baking kit. Simon Condon HOD COMMERCE BUSINESS STUDIES & COMMERCE Taking care of business Barfoot & Thompson Commerce Cup winner Ryan Tomov Tip Top ice cream factory visit Birkenhead Village market day Birkenhead Village market day 32 UT PROSIM ALIIS SOCIAL SCIENCES

A sophisticated awareness CLASSICS Our Classics students have enjoyed a full-on year in class with the chance to create and discuss collaboratively. The Year 12 cohort have thrived on competition! The extra effort and passion they poured into competitions, including a debate on the Elgin Marbles and lunchtimes voluntarily spent crafting realistic models of ancient Greek temples, was impressive. These students have developed a sophisticated awareness of how ancient Greek ideas and values continue to influence our modern world through the study of art and architecture, Sophocles’ Antigone and the historical development of democracy. The Year 13 cohort, meanwhile, consolidated their classical knowledge. The study of emperor Augustus’ rise to power continues to be a student favourite with timeless leadership and political parallels. Their written dialogues debating his restoration of the Roman republic were both entertaining and perceptive. Following a study of key Roman statues and buildings, we rounded off the year with a close reading of Virgil’s Aeneid. It is great to see these young adults making plans for the future – including some future Classics teachers! Claire Hayward TIC CLASSICAL STUDIES Developing a world view SOCIAL STUDIES Our junior Social Studies students have continued to develop their knowledge of how people interact with one another and the environment around us. Our aim is that these young people will learn to look at issues from different perspectives and be able to critically evaluate information. There have been many highlights this year. Our Year 9 students were fortunate to have Matua Stan Conrad speak to each class about our new public holiday, Matariki, and how knowledge of the stars and other navigation techniques were used by early Polynesian explorers. Many students were also able to share with pride their own family migration stories through independent research and the creation of wonderful presentations to brighten their teachers’ classrooms. Perhaps due to the global events of the last two years, there has been a growing appetite among Year 10 students for learning how different political systems operate and how government decisions can impact their own lives and the environments they care about. There have been many opportunities to incorporate current issues occurring in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world into our study of government, kaitiakitanga, and the economy. We look forward to providing further opportunities for these students to engage with the Social Sciences at a senior level in 2023. Claire Hayward TIC SOCIAL STUDIES Matua Stan Contrad (inset) shared stories of his Pacific voyages aboard Te Aurere 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 33 SOCIAL SCIENCES

The industry is thriving again TOURISM New Zealand’s very significant tourism industry is booming again in the second half of 2022. The progressive opening up of our borders to international tourists in 2022 has greatly boosted the tourism industry. The domestic tourism market remains strong, so overall there is significant optimism in the sector. There is clear evidence that the tourism and hospitality industry has bounced back and is providing a range of excellent pathways for our Tourism students in late 2022 and 2023. This was supported by industry speakers at the Tourism teachers’ development and industry day. Three industry speakers delivered the same message that the industry is again thriving and the challenge is finding enough quality workers to meet the high level of demand in the industry. This was also supported by our two speakers, Jerrica Steed from the Queenstown Resort College and Ceri Jenkins from the International Travel College. Both were very positive about Tourism training opportunities and excellent career pathways next year. So, after two very challenging years, a brighter future is forecast for those students looking to work in tourism and hospitality. Shane Latch TIC TOURISM Exciting new developments HISTORY Our Year 11 cohort have been at the forefront of exciting new developments in the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum refresh by applying their knowledge to new standards through conceptual understanding. Their experience and opinion is helping to inform the shaping of these changes that will be rolled out across the nation in 2025. Our Year 12 students have participated in a History course including the Cold War and Black Civil Rights which helps explain current world events including the Ukraine Crisis and the varying responses from nations to the crisis and the ongoing Black Lives Matter campaign in the USA. Year 13 students have spent their year debating different interpretations of Aotearoa’s history and coming to their own informed conclusions. Through historical relationships they have developed their understanding of how the past continues to impact the country they live in and the consequences of past decisions for our society today. History continues to be a subject in which we are ‘walking backwards into the future’. Abbie Foster ACTING TIC HISTORY 34 UT PROSIM ALIIS SOCIAL SCIENCES

Exploring our natural environment GEOGRAPHY A big part of the Geography programme is giving our students the opportunity to learn about our environments out of the classroom. This allows students to gain a deeper understanding of the natural and cultural processes that shape geographical features. We have managed to get our Year 11 students out to some of the Auckland volcanic landscapes, looking at past and present land use, comparing the land uses of the early Māori, early European, and current land use. Year 12 students managed to get to the Waitākare Ranges where students collected data on vegetation stratifications at different locations based on relief, soil and climate. It was also good to get our Year 13 students to Omaha Beach for their research project as this trip was unable to go ahead for the last couple of years. We enjoyed debating geographic issues, looking at different perspectives, and fostering critical thinking. Geography remains a subject for the future as we need Geographers to plan for a sustainable future. Charles Wallace TIC GEOGRAPHY 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 35 SOCIAL SCIENCES

Creativity comes to the fore DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION What an incredibly creative and imaginative group of students we have had this year. Our young people have produced some wonderful solutions to the design challenges we have set them. Some students have produced work well beyond that expected of their year group. In Year 10 Ariel Skudder produced designs which were superb – and beyond that he demonstrated his uncanny ability to ‘think with a pencil’ and produce some excellent design development pages. The Year 10 course was rounded off with a ‘pataka kai’ design (thanks to Stan Conrad) which had to show their own particular heritage in the iconography used to decorate it. This turned out to be hugely successful and lots of fun when we made the models. We spent time developing architectural modelling in the senior school. Once more the students outdid themselves and the results were stunning. Finally this year the Year 13s were able to put on an exhibition of their tree house designs. It was a lot of work for these students, but they ended up with presentations that definitely had the wow factor. Some of the modelling was outstanding and easily at a professional level. Special mention to Henry De Groot and Daria Barbina, Jurice Marania and Mary Thompson, and Mitchel Carey for their portfolio and models. This work in particular demonstrated just how talented our students can be. Jim McLellan TIC DIGITAL & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Our aim, over recent years, is to have students move from being users of technology to becoming creators of digital technology. Students are enhancing their design thinking skills to develop a wide range of innovative outcomes. Declan Bisschoff combined his passions of music and technology to create a digital guitar. Elliot Schrey developed his own gear-shifter for motor racing games, Ryan Ette created a nerf launching bluetooth controlled car, and Maya Babu made an entertaining robot designed to prank the users. In Year 12, Toby Gibbes made a remote controlled boat whilst Stefan Naja crafted a wireless disco-ball controller. By the time students get to Year 13 they can thrive in their own computer science interests, and there have been some exceptional projects developed with computer programs and electronics. A number created games that can be used for both entertainment and education by teachers in other learning areas of the school. Alex Brown, for his Level 3 project, was able to reprogram a drone for flight. In Web Media Design, Khang Ngo developed an excellent music based website for his client, and David Ette created a superb interactive and educational website. David Clarke HOD DIGITAL & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Innovative tech solutions 36 UT PROSIM ALIIS TECHNOLOGY

Dedicated followers of fashion FASHION S tudents have made a variety of garments and fabric items in Fashion and Textiles. Year 9 students created tote bags with a design of their choice, while Year 10 students developed a hoodie or sweatshirt with screen printing, embroidery or tie-dye. Year 10 students also worked on a recycling challenge where old jeans were upcycled into a variety of different fabric items from patchwork bags to stuffed toys. Year 11 students developed a casual garment of their choice – ranging from shorts, casual pants, tiered skirts, and tops. They learn how to make changes to improve the fit of the item. Year 12s researched vintage design to inspire a dress or button up shirt. They worked hard to develop technical skills in garment construction including shaping a neckline, developing a sleeve style, gathering, adding trims, sewing zips and sewing collars. Year 13 students developed a complex garment and a complex applied design of their choice. Students trialled different fabrics and techniques to meet their design idea and achieve a high standard. I have been impressed by the diligence, creativity and development of technical skill shown by students. Many students have gone above and beyond requirements to extend their learning. I am very proud of all of the students in Fashion and Textiles and wish the Year 13 students every success for their future endeavours. Charlotte Hinchliff TIC FASHION & TEXTILES 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 37 TECHNOLOGY

New kitchens a real joy FOOD & NUTRITION The end of Term 1 saw the Food Department move across the field from two food classrooms, which had definitely seen better days, to three brand new kitchen classrooms. We can hardly believe that in the middle of a major rebuild, the transit classes are so well appointed with new equipment, commercial ovens and electric windows. As teachers we are loving having our own room, and the students are enjoying the opportunity to cook more regularly. Mrs Kluge’s experience fitting out commercial kitchens proved invaluable when it came to designing the new rooms. The introduction of Technology standards in senior Food and Nutrition classes has continued to be a success. Delicious pies and lasagnes in Year 11 and 12 respectively were perfected, and the Year 13 class will never look at a cream puff the same way again, realising now just how temperamental choux pastry can be. However, their final products prove that practice makes perfect. Arina Grobler TIC FOOD & NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL COOKERY Catering to every taste Over Matariki this year, the professional cookery students were privileged to have Stan Conrad talk them through the preparation and cooking of a hangi. The school hired two large hangi cookers and the food department prepared over three hundred hangi packs, using mostly donated ingredients. Manaakitanga guides our practices in the Food Department. While the students peeled and cut vegetables, wrapped hangi packs or made fried bread, they were made aware of the respect, generosity and care they were showing for others. The hangi packs were cooked and served to the guests who attended the Matariki celebration that night, in a beautifully decorated outside dining area. The professional cookery class also catered for the staff over the year, creating healthy meals that were enjoyed in the new food classrooms. Frances Kluge TIC PROFESSIONAL COOKERY HOSPITALITY Occasionally the Hospitality Department gets a message from Mr Lydiard, an avid fisherman, to say he has some fish for us. Immediately our plans change and our classes are treated to a day of cooking and eating the freshest fish some of the students have ever tasted. It is always a great day that teaches students to be resourceful and creative with the ingredients presented to them. Pan-fried snapper with lemon nut-brown butter sauce and seafood and kumara soup were just two of the dishes sampled. Students have embraced the new kitchen classrooms, producing a wonderful array of dishes. In particular the quality of the baking was remarkably better this year with the new ovens. We now have a dedicated coffee training area and this has proven to be a huge motivator for our students, with a number of them already working as part-time baristas in various local cafes. Arina Grobler TIC HOSPITALITY Array of tempting treats 38 UT PROSIM ALIIS TECHNOLOGY

CARPENTRY HARD MATERIALS Carry-alls and campervans A hive of innovation Carpentry kicked off strongly in 2022 with students working through BCITO pre-trade standards and getting stuck in. Students in Year 11 made carry-all toolboxes and an occasional table using a variety of traditional jointing methods. Of particular note this year was the idea to convert the old school minivan into a twoperson campervan. The project involved students working in teams to produce cabinetry including a kitchen unit, a dining area that can be converted into a double bed, and storage cupboards. Year 12 students have been building cupboards with a dovetailed drawer and learning skills to prepare them for a potential career in the trades. Some students gained work experience in scaffolding and also gained their site safe certificates via the Northern Job and Skills Hub. Cameron Allen TIC CARPENTRY 2022 has been an exciting year, with students producing some adventurous designs and manufactured products. Students across all year levels have created innovative solutions to real world contexts using mixed materials including harakeke, carbon fibre, fibreglass, resin, acrylic, timber, and foam ply sandwiches. Highlights include a composite curvy chair made by Deborah Sohn, a burlesque looking piano stool with stiletto legs made by Leyla Butt, a model speedboat made of cedar and balsa made by Toby Gibbes, and a collapsible rugged workbench to be used by an elevator technician made by Adrian Chand. The Year 11s focused on a lighting product with some using casting resin to diffuse light in interesting ways. The workshop is consistently a hub of excitement and is rarely uninhabited with dedicated students making use of it before school and during morning tea and lunch. Cameron Allen TIC HARD MATERIALS 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 39 TECHNOLOGY

So proud of our students A whakatauākī – proverb or saying – that was coined by the late Professor Te Wharehuia Milroy, of Ngāi Tuhoe, encapsulates a key goal that we had for our senior students of Te Reo Māori. It has been one of the greatest student successes this year. The whakatauākī is: ‘Whakahokia te reo mai i te mata o te pene, ki te mata o te arero.’ Bring the language back from the tip of the pen to the tip of the tongue. We are immensely proud of the ways that students in the senior classes developed their confidence and pride in delivering a mihi and speaking te reo Māori in class. Mason Wirihana did the formal whaikōrero speech of welcome at the pōwhiri for new international students in Term 3 and Bailey Maaka-Steers called the sports teams from Thames High School on to Northcote College with a karanga formal call of welcome. Ko koutou a runga! The creative writing units in senior classes have provided students with opportunities to broaden their knowledge of vocabulary, more complex grammar structures and kiwaha idiomatic language and whakataukī (proverbs and sayings). A highlight with our junior classes has been the focus on hands-on learning, games and activities. We were fortunate to have Whaea Teira Tohu, a student teacher, share her skills and expertise in mau rākau Māori weaponry and the game Ki o’rahi in Term 4. Shaunee Hiha HOD MĀORI Tikanga Māori instils pride The whakataukī ‘E kore au e ngaro. He kākano ahau i ruia mai i Rangiātea’, translates as ‘I will never be lost. I am a seed that was sown in Rangiātea’. The general meaning of this whakataukī is that as Māori, when we know where we are from, and who we are descended from, it strengthens our identity and gives us confidence and pride in who we are. The pūrākau storytelling and waka migration topics sparked lots of student interest and pride in the Tikanga Class students. An increase in pride was notable as students learnt about the migration of their waka from Hawaiiki or Raiātea in Tahiti, to Aotearoa. They learnt about the key events in the migration, about their skilled and talented ancestors who navigated and sailed throughout the Pacific, and their whakapapa. It was exciting to hear students share their personal experiences and knowledge of their own whakapapa with the class. Shaunee Hiha HOD MĀORI 40 UT PROSIM ALIIS TE REO MĀORI ME TIKANGA MĀORI

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FIRSTNAME LASTNAME LISA GEAR KAITLYN HALLIDAY Northcote College teams • Cricket • Prem Netball Team • Prem Basketball team Cricket Takapuna Club and Representative teams • Takapuna Premier Womens Outdoor Cricket • Takapuna Premier Reserves Womens Outdoor Cricket • Takapuna U16 Girls Outdoor Cricket • New Zealand U22 Indoor Cricket for 2022 World Cup in Melbourne • New Zealand Secondary Schools Māori Outdoor Cricket • Auckland U22 Indoor Cricket – Captain • Auckland U18 Indoor Cricket – Captain • North Harbour Premier Womens Indoor Cricket • North Harbour U19 Outdoor Cricket Best Results and Awards • MVP Auckland U18 Indoor Cricket at Junior Nationals in Wellington; named in the Tournament Team • MVP Auckland U22 Indoor Cricket at Senior Nationals. LISA GEAR Table tennis • North Championships U15 Singles and Doubles runners up • South Island Championship U15 Singles and Doubles winner • NZ National Championships – winner U15 Girls Team Event, U15 Mixed Doubles winner, runner up U15 Doubles, semi finalist U15 singles • Competed in Australia in 2022. Athletics • Athletics Takapuna 13 Girls Club Champion • Auckland Junior Championships – 2nd Long Jump, 2nd 400m • Northcote College Junior Cross Country winner Basketball • Northcote College: Girls Premier Team, Girls Junior A • North Harbour Rep Team CAMERON BROWN Cameron has had a phenomenal year in sailing. He is a NZ U19 representative in the 420 class, and is in Yachting NZ’s National Youth Squad. He competed with Alex Hebbard in the NZ team at the European Champs in Portugal, finishing 24th out of 100 U19 teams, and they were the top Kiwi boat. He won the NZ National 420 and Auckland Championships. With Alex Norman, he came 2nd in the Auckland Secondary Schools Fleet Racing Championships. ALEX NORMAN Alex has also excelled in yachting. He and Cameron Brown were 2nd in the Auckland Secondary Schools Fleet Racing Championships, and also teamed up in the 420 class. Alex is also in the New Zealand Youth Development Squad. ALISSA FORD Alissa is a multi-talented athlete who plays rugby, touch, tag and netball. She was a NZ U18 Representative for the International Tag Tournament between NZ, Australia and Ireland. In rugby her combined schools team reached the final. Her Senior Touch Team placed 3rd in their school competition, and she was promoted to the school’s Premier Netball Team. KRISH NAIR Krish excels in cricket and football. He plays in both the school 1st X1 Cricket Team and the 1st X1 Football Team. He plays club cricket in the U15 Birkenhead United U15 Team and competed in the T20 Tournament. • Football: 1st XI Football Team won A2 league and U15 Birkenhead United Football Team finished 5th in Lotto U15 League. • Cricket U15 team: Krish scored 62 runs against Kumeu and 57 runs against Hibiscus Coast. JOSHUA WELLS Joshua enjoyed another excellent season for the school 1st X1 Football Team, which won the A1 grade this season. He was selected for the Birkenhead United U17 & U23 Teams. NIKKI GEAR Nikki is an extremely talented athlete and basketball player. She has focused more on basketball as injuries have affected her ability to excel in athletics this year. Nikki is a North Harbour Representative, and key player in the Premier Girls’ school team which finished 2nd in Senior A grade and still has the opportunity to make the Premier grade in 2023. CRUZ WILSON Cruz is in the 1st X1 Football Team that won the A1 Competition. In Kyokushin Karate, he came 3rd in kata at the NZ Nationals representing North Harbour Kyokushin, then 2nd in kata and 3rd in kumite (fighting) at the Waikato Championships. He gained his Kyokushin Black Belt grading (8 sections over a tough 5 hour period) – the youngest candidate to do so. GRACE LAI Grace is in the Northcote Premier Basketball Team, which finished 2nd in the Senior A grade, and plays touch rugby and tag for the school. JOEY LIN Joey Lin competes in rhythmic gymnastics. She represents both Shore Rhythmic and North Harbour Gymnastics. Her best results were representing North Harbour in the Gymnastic Championships in Invercargill. Joey finished 3rd in ribbon, 5th in clubs and 7th overall. 2022 HIGHLIGHTS CAMERON BROWN KRISH NAIR JOEY LIN SPORTS ELITE

Dedication pays dividends S ports Elite’s many talented athletes have enjoyed another successful year. It was fantastic to see all these students competing regularly in their competitions, including in the Secondary Schools’ tournament week. There were 18 students in the programme, and they participated in 10 different sports. The programme provided students with six school-based seminars run by the Millennium Institute Athlete Development Manager and Coach Yash Krishna. Visits to the Millennium Institute enabled the students to complete two rounds of fitness testing, set targets for improvement and then compare their results. A seminar at the Millennium also assessed their individual strengths and weaknesses and designing a plan on how to improve their performance. Guest speaker Olivia McTaggart, Commonwealth Games pole vaulter and current national champion, inspired the group with her stories of competing on the world stage. She helped them understand facing obstacles, challenges and injuries. Students have also taken up the gym support at Club Physical in Birkenhead. Students attend meetings, their individual performance is monitored, and optional training diaries are available. Shane Latch SPORTS ELITE MANAGER FIRSTNAME LASTNAME Northcote College’s 2022 Victrix Ludorum Sionann Murphy has reached a stunning level of achievement in both swimming and athletics. SHIVAM NAIR Victor Ludorum Shivam has had another outstanding year in football and cricket, and his leadership qualities also stood out again throughout the season. He was also the college’s 2022 Cross Country Champion and Athletics Champion. CRICKET • Northcote College 1st XI Captain & T20 Captain. Highest individual run scorer and a top score of 100 against Kristin. • Birkenhead Cricket Club U17 Captain & Premier Mens Reserve • North Harbour U17 FOOTBALL • Northcote College 1st XI • Birkenhead Football Club Youth U17 Team Captain, Mens U23 Team & debut for the Premier Team • Northern Football Federation Futsal U19 • NZ Māori Secondary School U19 rep Shivam Nair: Even torrential rain can't dampen his enthusiasm SWIMMING • New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships: Gold & PB SB6 50m breaststroke; 3 Silver medals 100m breaststroke, 50m backstroke, 100m backstroke; Bronze 50m freestyle • Champion of Champions: 1st in 50m breaststroke & 50m freestyle • North Harbour Zone Day: 1st in 50m breaststroke & 50m freestyle • NZ Opens: Gold 50m breaststroke, Silver 100m breaststroke, Bronze 50m freestyle racing against Sophie Pascoe • NZ Short Course Championships: 2 Golds and NZ records 50m breaststroke & 4 x 100m freestyle mixed relay ATHLETICS • Northcote College Athletics Day: 1st Senior Discus • Auckland Championship: 1st 100m track mixed Para Team • Selected in the NZ Secondary Schools Para Athletics Team • Interprovincials U16 & 18 teams: 1st on points for field events. • Selected in the NZ team for Oceania Championship in Australia. Discus 4th overall in new NZ U20 F37 record; Shotput 7th and NZ record; 100m personal best. SIONANN MURPHY | Victrix Ludorum 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 45 SPORTS ELITE

Congratulations to all the recipients of the Northcote College’s 2022 sporting awards Sporting greats honoured Shivam Nair VICTOR LUDORUM Sionann Murphy VICTRIX LUDORUM Noah Blandford Junior Sportsman of the Year Lisa Gear Junior Sportswoman of the Year Yasmin Franicevic Sports Personality Trophy Lauren Gibson Student Coach of the Year Adine Joubert Student Umpire of the Year Lai Family Robertson Family Shield – Support School Sport Carmen Hui Umpire of the Year Rob Williams Coach of the Year Misha Aitchison Most Promising Player in Junior Girls Basketball Zoe Alibangbang Outstanding Commitment and Attitude in Senior Girls Volleyball Thanishk Allam Bowling Trophy for 1st XI Boys Cricket Huia Amopiu Most Improved Player in Year 9 Team 2 Netball Daria Barbina Senior Girls Swimming Champion Tom Bates Defensive Player of the Year for Premier Boys Basketball Hanna Blackburn Trophy for the Most Outstanding Player in Junior Girls Waterpolo Daniel Blacklock Consistent High Performance and Leadership in Youth 15 Rugby Noah Blandford Most Valuable Player in Junior A Boys Basketball Rod Butler Trophy for Junior Football (Most Outstanding Junior Boy) Amy Bloomfield Consistent High Performance and Leadership in 2nd XI Girls Football SIONANN MURPHY | VICTRIX LUDORUM SPECIAL AWARDS Continued on p60 TEAM AWARDS 1st XI Football Boys A2 Grade Trophy 1st XV Rugby Boys Stott Cup Bob Brown Trophy for Best Rugby Team Premier 1 Netball Girls Hartley Cup Netball Team 3 Best Netball Team Trophy STUDENT COACHES Shao-Chi Chen – Volleyball Hasyanda Darmawan – Volleyball Lauren Gibson – Waterpolo Aroha Hall – Netball Liam Harper – Underwater Hockey Luke Joyes – Volleyball Vu Tue Quang Nguyen – Football Kody Payne – Basketball Jake Talaic – Basketball Te Hira Templeton – Football Te Mauri Templeton – Volleyball Latai Uhi – Netball Leo Van Der Vegte – Hockey Huyen Vu – Underwater Hockey SPORTS AWARDS SHIVAM NAIR | VICTOR LUDORUM 46 UT PROSIM ALIIS SPORTS AWARDS 2022

ATHLETICS DAY Junior Boys – Noa King [9PLU] Junior Girls – Jessica Elias [9HNR] Intermediate Boys – Shunta Shinzaki [11MN] Intermediate Girls – Monique Zeelie [12TUN] Senior Boys – Shivam Nair [12DOW] Senior Girls – Myara Flint [12DOW] 2022 CHAMPIONS 2022 NORTHCOTE COLLEGE 47 ATHLETICS DAY 2022

Basketballers go from strength to strength BASKETBALL Under the guidance of Aik Ho, the Premier Boys rose to the challenge, punching above their weight against a strong Senior A competition, finishing 2nd overall. Again the atmosphere was electric at home, as crowds of people flocked to see the team play. Aaron Seivert (Vice Captain, Crooks Trophy MVP, Hodgkinson Cup best shooter) was on form for a majority of the games and led the team through his tenacity and focus. Dontaye Sowman-Fāaēe (Captain) and Tom Bates solidified the middle with their intimidating presence, strong rebounding and contributions. Les Fiddes Most improved player Rico MacPherson and consistent play from Shunta Shizaki, Tane Cook, Tzion Manoa and the rest of the team helped with the team’s success. We also welcomed Werner Seivert to the coaching team this year. Shayne McCauley and Gareth Teahan led our Premier Girls into a position to enter the Premier grade in 2023, ending up second overall after the playoffs. They will play a promotion game early next year. Nikki Gear (McCauley Cup for Leadership) was back on the court this year and helped lead the team to success. Newcomers Lily Morgan (Prefects Cup MVP) and DJ Hannah (Aik Ho Cup Most Improved Girl) were a major impact on the team bringing Harbour Rep experience to help bolster the family. With consistent contributions from Grace Lai, Lizzy May, Lisa Gear (Junior Girls MVP) and the rest of the team, the girls were competitive at each outing. It is great that many students played basketball this year. In our Harbour grades we had some amazing success. Both the Under 17 Girls and the Year 9 Boys won Harbour championship trophies. Other standout players in 2022 were Luke Walters (Junior Boys MVP), Ritchie Magasia (Year 9 MVP), Sam Strudwick, Tane Cook, Logan Grey, Zane Brooks, Kaitlyn Halliday, Jayde Iraia, Charlie Shepherd, Jess Warren, Misha Aitchison, Ema Lavamaau, Magnus Goodacre, Jessie Scott, and Angelo Vango. I would like to thank all the coaches, student coaches, managers, parents, family taxis, players and supporters that we had throughout the season. A special thanks to Leah Morgan, Carol Hannah and Craig Aitchison for their help with scorebench duties and Kevin Lai for being our videographer for the year. I would also like to acknowledge our two Year 13 players who have given all five years to our premier programme; Dontaye Sowman Faaee and Tom Bates. Basketball for life. Stuart Chong, TIC BASKETBALL Premier Boys U17 Girls Year 9 Harbour Champs Boys MVP Aaron Sievert Girls MVP Lilly Morgan Premier Girls 48 UT PROSIM ALIIS SPORT