Somerville Intermediate School

A warm welcome to the Somerville Intermediate School community. A very special welcome to all our new families and to all those whānau who were able to attend our powhiri .

It is wonderful to get the new school year underway. Our staff are to be congratulated on their hard work and dedication that have ensured the students have settled quickly. There is already a lovely tone in the school.

We have a strong focus on ensuring a broad, stimulating and future-focused education for our students. We look forward to our partnership with you, to enable your child to excel by being the best they can be.

Somerville Intermediate School Board
Casual vacancy for a parent representative

Somerville Intermediate School
Board of Trustees Election

Declaration of Parent Election Results (no voting election required)

At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Dahche, Ali
Dowling-Hine, Kate

Signed
Hayley Russell
RETURNING OFFICER

School Board Parent Mid Term Election 2023

Call for Nominations

A reminder that nominations are invited for the election of two (2) parent representatives to the School Board.

Our nomination form and full instructions on how to place your nomination into our own School’s Election website were emailed to all eligible voters at the end of Term 3. If we did not have a current email address in our database, you will have received these by post. If you did not receive a nomination form via email or post and you believe you should have received one, please contact the school office.

Please use this link ( https://somerville.boardelections.nz/ )to nominate yourself or someone in your community. Information on who is not eligible to be a board member is provided with the nomination form.

Nomination papers are also available at the school office.

Please note, nominations close at 12.00 noon on Wednesday 11 October 2023.

Somerville Intermediate School
School Board Parent Mid Term Election 2023

Nominations are invited for the election of two (2) parent representatives to the School Board.

We are working with CES to undertake the election process. All eligible voters will receive a nomination form, issued by Friday 22nd September 2023. Our nomination form and full instructions on how to place your nomination into our own School’s Election website will be emailed to you if we have your email address in our database, or you will receive it by post if we don’t have your email in our database. Use this form to nominate yourself or someone in your community. Information on who is not eligible to be a board member is provided with the nomination form.

For more information about the role of the school boards visit this link:https://www.schoolboardelections.org.nz/assets/05fbf6dda2/Community-member-guide-to-the-role-of-the-board-of-trustees_Sept-2020-v3.pdf

Nomination papers will also be available at the school office.

Nominations close at 12pm on Wednesday 11 October 2023. You may provide a signed candidate statement and photograph with your nomination.

The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

As nominations are received, there will be a list of candidates’ names kept at the school up until election day, which you can view.

Election day is Wednesday 15th November 2023 and voting closes at 4pm on this day.

Hayley Russell
Returning Officer

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Somerville Intermediate nails Eye on Nature Wearable Arts - Times Somerville Intermediate and Pukekohe High School have scored the top prizes at the annual Eye on Nature Wearable Arts competition. Auckland school students wowed the sold-out crowd at the Due Drop Events Centre on Thursday night with a breath-taking show of eco-friendly wearable art. The youngsters....

Congratulations to the following students, who placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the primary school division at the Beautification Trust Wearable Arts competition, 'Eye on Nature', on Thursday 22nd June. This event was held at the Due Drop Centre in Manukau.
Cybele S - 1st Place
Keshia L - 2nd Place
Zoe M - 3rd Place

On Tuesday the 20th of June, the U55kg rugby team competed at the Auckland Rugby Championships held at Marist Rugby Club grounds in Panmure.
Our first pool game against Henderson was an emphatic win. Our team was switched on right from the start and won the game 43 - 0.
Next we faced De La Salle College. After scoring a couple of quick tries, De La Salle hit back with a couple of their own. Our team quickly took control again winning 31-10.
Our third pool game was against an aggressive team from Otahuhu Intermediate. Our team quickly dominated all facets of the game and won convincingly 30-0.
Playing for 1st or 2nd in the last game of the day we faced a well drilled team from Sacred Heart. Our team was determined to win after losing to them in the final last year. In the first half, we scored a try first before they hit back with a try and conversion. At half time, Sacred Heart were leading 7-5. In the second half, our team showed tremendous resilience and resolve to fight back and eventually win the final 15-7.
Throughout the tournament, our team played skilful and disciplined rugby. Thank you to the parents who supported us and a special thanks to Gary Raffaelli for assisting with the coaching on the day.

On Thursday 15th of June our boys SEZ hockey competed in a tournament against 5 other schools. It was a lovely day and the weather was perfect. The team started off with a win against BBI (2-1) and went on to win against Sancta Maria (2-0). After a lunch break they won their first game back and lost the next to St Kents. They then won the final game, resulting in the team coming in first place overall. They played well as a team and should be proud of what they have achieved. Good work boys!

The first of our Year 7 camps is underway! Excited students, teachers and parents departed on Monday morning for Motutapu Island.

They all arrived safely and had a wonderful first day. We look forward to hearing all the exciting stories upon their return on Thursday 30 March.

Parents, please ensure you pick your child up promptly at 2.30 pm on Thursday from the Ferry Terminal at Half Moon Bay.

Kia ora Parents & Whānau

We were notified today that the Direction to close the school has been lifted by the Secretary of Education, as the roading situation has improved and the weather is settling. As Somerville Intermediate has not been impacted by the flooding, school will start for all students tomorrow, Thursday 2 February.

Students should now know the classroom to which they have been assigned. The map of the school is displayed below as a reference once again. Students need to go directly to their classroom when they arrive.

School buses will be operating as usual. As mentioned yesterday, the traffic will be at a premium. Please allow enough time to arrive at school no later than 8.20 am. Please park in one of the many safe areas around the school. The loop road is reserved for school buses and shuttles. The back gate will be open.

Parents and whānau are welcome to walk their child to their classroom. Unless there is a prior arrangement, we request that parents head off when the bell goes at 8.30 am. Please ensure that your child is familiar with the arrangements at the end of the day. A bus meeting will be held during the day for all those who are travelling or intend to travel by bus.

Please ensure your child has all the things they require, including their stationery, sports uniform and device that should be fully charged.

If your whānau has been affected and your child’s attendance at school will be impacted, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing [email protected].

Please remember that If COVID is present in your home, your child needs to do a rapid antigen test (RAT) daily for 5 days. If your child is negative each morning, they can continue to attend school. If your child tests positive, they must remain at home for 7 days. Once again, please notify us if your child will be absent.

We are very excited that school can commence tomorrow. We look forward to meeting all parents and whānau at the Meet the Teacher Evening next week (Thursday 9 February).

Ngā mihi nui
Yolande Franke
PRINCIPAL

Somerville Intermediate School Board
Casual Vacancy for a parent representative