Congratulations to all those students who received class, Technology/Specialist and Aspiring certificates. A special congratulations to the following students who received Cups, Trophies and Somerville Medals.

Year 8

Academic Excellence Cup
Ayan S

Literacy Cup
Izzie R

Mathematics Cup
George Z

Science Cup
Milica D

Science & Innovations Fair Cup
Ayan S

Service to School
Irene A

Citizenship
Irene A - Year 8 Girls
Nicholas C - Year 8 Boys

Somerville Cup
Sarah S

Sports Excellence Trophies
Lucia W - Year 8 Girls
Moojin L - Year 8 Boys

Hard Materials Construction Cup
Lexsi A

Drama Trophy
Jack Gilbert

Dance Trophy
Tayla P-G

Visual Art Trophy
Amisha L

Digital & Visual Communications Cup
Liam H

Music Trophy
Rick Z

Somerville Medals
Aoraki
Rachel L
Roxy R
Rick Z

Kawarau
Cindy K
Levi P
Connor R

Rangitoto
Irene A
Nicholas C
Chloe R

Ruapehu
Finn G-M
Dania I
Jacob P

Year 7

Science & Innovations Fair Cup
Paige McL-R

Citizenship Cup
Annabelle C - Year 7 Girls
Daniel P - Year 7 Boys

Sports Excellence Trophies
Oliva A & Ruby Z - Year 7 Girls
Josh C - Year 7 Boys

Somerville Medals

Aoraki
Nathanael A
Jahi O
Henry T

Kawarau
Arush G
Ruby M
Jayden N

Rangitoto
Reece B
Jireh F P
Nicholas L

Ruapehu
Kevinjeet M
Ashley M
Lauren T

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It was an opportunity for our Year 8 students to let their hair down and catch up with their friends in a fun, social setting. The fairy lights flickered and the hall was decked out with 1990s posters and memorabilia, with Mr McGrath on the actual decks. 

We were really proud of how our Year 8 students conducted themselves, and wish them all the best as they embark on college next year!

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Although the conditions were damp, it was warm and the students had a lot of fun with friends and class mates.

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Somerville had a strong team of 70 students representing our school at the competition. Well done to all the students who competed.

SEZ Zone Results

Year 7 Girls
100m: 2nd - Olivia A
100m: 3rd - Charlotte H
Long Jump: 1st - Olivia A
High Jump: 1st = Ruby Z and Olivia A
Girls Relay: 1st - Olivia A, Charlotte H, Sarah F, Violet P

Year 7 Boys
200m: 2nd - Joshua C
400m: 2nd - Joshua H
800m: 1st - Matthew M
1500m: 1st - Matthew M
1500m: 2nd - Kade N
Discus: 1st - Jahi O
Boys Relay: 3rd - Zhibin S, Boston R, Caleb AR, Ethan C



Year 8 Girls
100m: 2nd - Chelsea B
400m: 3rd - Lucia W
800m: 1st - Lucia W
1500m: 2nd - Lucia W
Shotput: 3rd - Eden L
Discus: 2nd - Eden L
Girls Relay: 1st - Maia R, Chelsea B, Oliva C, Cara T

Year 8 Boys
800m: 1st - Moojin L
800m: 3rd - James W
1500m: 1st - Moojin L
Shotput: 1st - Angelo S
Boys Relay: 3rd - Robbie D, Maddox C, Evan G, Cameron M

The students who finished in the top three at the SEZ competition were then invited to compete in the Auckland Champs Athletics Day, which was held at Massey Park on Thursday 1 December.  We had a strong team of 30 athletes represent the school against the best in Auckland. Thank you to all the parent helpers and teachers who helped coordinate and support on the day.

Auckland Champs Results

800m: 2nd - Moojin L (Year 8 Boys)
800m: 3rd - Matthew M (Year 7 Boys)
1500m: 2nd - Moojin L (Year 8 Boys)
1500m: 2nd - Matthew M (Year 7 Boys)
1500m: 3rd - Kade N (Year 7 Boys)
High Jump: 3rd - Olivia A (Year 7 Girls)

They represent the ongoing commitment and dedication that has been shown. We acknowledged Kawarau and Rangitoto Whānau on Monday 5 December and Aoraki and Ruapehu Whānau on Tuesday 6 December.

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What an amazing fun filled day it was, with over 700 students and a large number of staff getting involved. It certainly was the most colourful way to end the 2022 year! Thanks so much to everyone who joined in the fun!

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The team from Howick local board, our parents and teachers Mrs Stevenson, Mrs McKenzie and Mrs Maharaj, did a great job of helping the students get ready in extremely challenging conditions. Angel Lee, our volunteer Chinese dance teacher, also arrived to support her crew. 

Our students wowed the local community audience with terrific performances, which were a credit to their hard work and training with their coaches throughout the year. A really impressive night out in the community from Somerville Intermediate. 

It was a fun-filled day for everyone. Our horses looked great wearing the Somerville Intermediate saddle pads, complete with school logo.

The first part of the day was flatwork classes e.g best combination, best Pony Club mount, rider on the flat, horse on the flat, and more. All of us placed in at least one of those classes. Next up was jumping, which was of course our favourite! Once again everyone placed in these classes, and most of us more than once! 

By the end of the day, we were very pleased with what we had achieved, coming away with a huge number of ribbons between us. We were very proud and happy girls and ended up coming third out of 15 schools! GO SOMERVILLE!!!

They gave up their time after school and created some wonderful dishes including mince, mashed potatoes, vegetables, apple crumble and chocolate chip cookies.

The students worked really hard and enjoyed being able to work together, to give back to the wider community. We are incredibly proud of our student leaders for forging this partnership with the Takutai Trust and getting involved in great initiatives.

It was a nine-round event that lasted the whole day. Everyone did brilliantly and gave it their all. In the end, Somerville placed fourth out of the many teams that participated. Sadly we just missed out receiving third place in the final game. 
Well done to Aiden, Tracy, Grishma, and Arush for their amazing performance!

Champion Trophy

On Sunday 23 October, Aiden, Tracy and Arush also competed in the Individual National Competition. A special congratulations to Tracy who was the top female player in the Intermediate section division and Arush who placed 4th in the competition.