CZ Hockey Boys

It was a bright sunny morning on June 19 when the Boys Hockey team travelled to Lloyd Elsmore Park. Most teams arrived around 9:30am and the games were set to be 20 minutes long with no half time. Some games were extended to 30 minutes as some schools didn’t show up on time, getting stuck in the Auckland traffic! Royal Oak Intermediate's team was a mix of Year 7 and Year 8 students. At the end of the day the team was placed fourth overall.

The Team:
Mark Garcia, Campbell Rolfe, Ryan Comer, Jesse Thompson, Eland Sabine, Elame Kifetew, Tui Gautusa, Dane Kemp, Brandon Young, Jachin Rowe, Patrick McGuinness Ngatai, Adam Laycock.

By Mark Garcia
Room 6

Boys Rugby League

The Central Zone tournament for the open weight team did not happen this year due to bad weather. Therefore they automatically qualified for the Interzone tournament. The under 55kg team went to their Central Zone tournament where they placed second.
On September 16 both teams went to the Interzone tournament at Avondale Race Course.
The day was very successful. The under 55kg team came fourth in Auckland and the open weight team was undefeated all day and made it to the grand final at Ericsson Stadium on September 23. Over half of the school went to support the team at the grand final. It was a hard fought game which was won by our opponents Kedgley Intermediate. We were very proud of the skills and sportsmanship displayed by the team.

Under 55kg Team:
Conner Brown, Wade Coe, Sam Lulia, Elkan Faasavala, Fred Taupau, Hamuera Nathan, Karl Ofanoa, Kefu Tongotongo, Ethan Tofa, Frank Fonokalafi, Tevita Ofa, Anfernee Clarke, Eroni Vesikula, Christian Buutveld , Jonathan Stuart, Sione Tuifua .

Open Weight Team:
Hira-Lee Jensen, Baxter Pepe, Vincent Faitau, Kereti Faaea, William Tonorio, Manisela Hala, Jamal Roebeck, Viliami Maamaloa, Michael Lavakula,Travis Makirere, William Tutuila, Tommy Rees, Chris Taratu, Moasegi McCarthy, Elia Fata, Jordan Fonokalafi, Martin Siitia, Aullando Aspinall.

Swimming

Cheers of encouragement erupted as the swimmers took to their watery stage. The School Swimming Sports were held on the still, sunny morning of Wednesday 27 February at Jellicoe Pools. About 130 students challenged each other to get into the Central Zone Swimming Team, and earn points for their house. On the sidelines parents were armed with stopwatches, Mrs Campbell was equipped with a bright, red, ear-splitting megaphone and Ms Davids was fitted with an extremely colourful whistle. All ensured that the R.O.I. Swimming Sports Day ran smoothly. One highlight was the brief visits from other teachers including Mr Connelly. Everyone would agree that all participated well, used their manners towards teachers and helpers, but most importantly had a whole heap of fun!!

Central Zone Swimmers:

Girls:
Sarah Hofmann, Ellie Finn, Danielle Edwards, Nicole Garnham, Hayleigh Niao, Staane Rowe, Paris Fifita, Sarah Hayley, Kelen Roberts, Amii King, Kristina Wright.

Boys:
Jarred Curtis, Hamuera Nathan, Ryan Comer, Tom Knight, Joshua Cheer, Patrick McGuiness Ngatai, Brandon Heremaia-Dale, Joseph Stenberg, Daniel Johnstone.

Jarred Curtis was invited to represent our school in the Interzone Swimming Competition. He competed in the 50m freestyle race and just missed out on the finals. Jarred tried his best and made our school proud.

Alex Forsyth

ICAS Exams

This year many pupils participated in the ICAS exams. Students tested their abilities in Science, Maths, English, Writing, Spelling and Computer Skills. After the tests were completed they were sent to Australia to get marked. Results were awarded in four categories: participation, credit, distinction and high distinction. We are very proud of the results our students achieved.

ICAS Spelling Exam Results: Credit: Matilda Leavasa, Trent Amiatu, Jack Dai, Daniel Mather, David Wu, Nicole Garnham, Sonnyeo Htay, Gabrielle Kururangi, Jacinta Mathews, Manako Nemaia, Baxter Pepe, Cameron Ryder, Xavier Singh, Jesse Thompson, Kalyan Todha, Mary Walker Distinction: Judah Frost, Tanvi Gokhale, Julia Musgrave, Kendra Billington, Ellie Finn, Farrah Kusmantoro, Ryan Palmer, Acacia Wratten-Stone High Distinction: Sophie Van Waardenberg.

ICAS Writing Exam Results: Credit: Zoe Bertenshaw, Nicholas Brabyn, Jasmine Gaunder, Tanvi Gokhale, Sarah Hofmann, Lucy Kelly, Adam Laycock, Katherine Apperley, Tom Bertenshaw, Tom Knight, Bronwen Lemow, Jacinta Mathews, Campbell Rolfe, Johnson Zhuang Distinction: Judah Frost, Amber Hewitt, Julia Musgrave, Saul Miller, Ryan Palmer, Mary Walker High Distinction: Sophie Van Waardenberg, David Wu, Acacia Wratten-Stone.

ICAS Science Exam Results: Credit: Katherine Apperley, Alistair Belton, Tom Bertenshaw, Jarred Curtis, Jack Dai, Sarah Haley, Adam Laycock, Brinny Mathias, Ryan Palmer, Staane Rowe, Georgia Shepherd, Matthew Taylor, Jesse Thompson, Sophie Van Waardenberg.
Distinction: Kendra Billington, Bronwen Lemow, Saul Miller, Julia Musgrave, Andrea Soffe, Joseph Stenberg, Jonathan Stuart, Acacia Wratten-Stone. High Distinction: Nicholas Brabyn, Judah Frost, David Wu.

ICAS English Exam Results: Credit: Alastair Benton, Zoe Bertenshaw, Nicholas Brabyn, Jasmine Gaunder, Lucy Kelly, Adam Laycock, Greta Lund, Andrea Soffe, Joseph Stenberg, Jonathan Stuart, Kendra Billington, Henry Congerton, Nicole Garnham, Sarah Haley, Jesse Lee, Ariana Little, Saul Miller Distinction: Livne Ore, Sophie Van Waardenberg, Tom Bertenshaw, Louis Bossward, Ryan Palmer, Acacia Wratten-Stone High Distinction: Lucinda Crawford, Jack Dai, Julia Musgrave, David Wu.

ICAS Mathematics Exam Results: Credit: Zoe Bertenshaw, Adil Bhayani, James Chen, Jarred Curtis, Judah Frost, Livne Ore, Andrea Soffe, Caleb Bell, Tom Bertenshaw, Kendra Billington, Henry Congerton, Mark Garcia, Joseph Willis Distinction: Nicholas Brabyn, Lucinda Crawford, Jack Dai, Jonathan Stuart, Matthew Taylor, William Wong, Caleb Amiatu, Louis Bossward, Phoenix Manukuo, Ryan Palmer High Distinction: Julia Musgrave, David Wu, Kazuki Murakami.

ICAS Computer Skills Exam Results: Credit: Jarred Curtis, Tanvi Gokhale, Sean Heenan, Lucy Kelly, Andrea Soffe, Jonathan Stuart, Matthew Taylor, Gabrielle Kururangi, Katherine Apperley, Tom Bertenshaw, Kendra Billington, Sonnyeo Htay, Ryan Palmer, Sam Robertson, Johnson Zhuang Distinction: Lucinda Crawford, Julia Musgrave, David Wu, Caleb Amiatu, Saul Miller, Rimal Singh High Distinction: Nicholas Brabyn.


Katherine Apperley and Alex Forsyth

Milo Forcedown

On April 12 a group of people from the Nestle Association came to Royal Oak Intermediate to teach us how to play Forcedown. The game has two teams of six players. Each team must try to get the ball from the opposing team. To score points, the ball must be placed on a large mat. Players are regularly subbed. When a player is touched by an opposing team player, they must hand the ball over to the other team. Every class was taught Forcedown and after each session all students enjoyed a cold cup of Milo.

By Maxine Makavilitogia and Eleni Lokotui

Gymnastics

Vault, Bars and Floor. Central Zone Gymnastics took place on September 4 at Waitakere Gymnastics Stadium. Eight Royal OakIntermediate teams went to the competition: four Year 7 teams, two Year 8 girls teams and two boys mixed teams. The competition was tough as many, many schools were in to win. Two teams won their way to first place, two teams came second and the other two teams placed fourth. Four teams went to the Interzone competition. Sarah Hofmann, Lucy Kelly, Natasha Purchase and Dana Thwaites, who were in the Year 7 girls team, came third overall. Everyone did their best. What an effort!!

Year 7 Girls:
Dana Thwaites, Tina Clarkson, Zoe Bertenshaw, Natasha Purchase, Georgia Shepherd, Julia Musgrave, Elizabeth Murtagh, Denver Muller, Sarah Hofmann, Lucy Kelly, Livne Ore, Chloe Cakau, Ashley Cope, Morgan Gavin, Taira Williams.

Year 8 Girls:
Brinny Mathias, Charlene Underwood, Kendra Billington, Ariana Little, Ellen MacKenzie, Ellie Finn, Courteney Russell, Lini Hansen.

Year 7 & 8 Boys:
Dylan Carter, Robbie Hill, Ethan Ramritu, Brandon Heremaia-Dale, Jury Ryan, Vaughan Cook, Ashish Kapoor, Ryan Comer, Maro Bonsu-Maro, Shane Poharama.

Alex Forsyth and Gabrielle Kururangi.

Girls Kilikiti team

The Girls Kilikiti team had an awesome year. They had a fun time participating in the Interzone Competition. This year the competition was tough. They won two games and lost three. Unfortunately, they did not get placed in the competition. Special thanks must go to Mrs Aliifaalogo for being a great coach and giving up her lunchtimes to hold practices.

Kilikiti Team:
Hayleigh Niao, Montana Taogaga, Maxine Makavilitogia, Michelle Folaumoetui, Manako Nemaia, Martha Laufoli, Fiona Taupau, Brittany Fonokalafi, Taleyah Maruaao, Asinate Waqa, Osovale Leulu, Ruth Elekana, Eleni Lokotui, Tatum Wichman, Ethelie To’o, Ofa Cocker, Verity Alafa’apoe, Rachel Loa, Tua Faleafaga, Lini Hansen, Mataua Peauala, Lynette Talagi and Shanelle Poa.

Maxine Makavilitogia

Girls Basketball

On August 15 the Girls Basketball team competed in the Central Zone tournament at The Waitakere Trusts Stadium in Henderson. The team played well. They had lost their first two games but climbed back up the ladder by winning their next five games. Overall, they placed fifth out of fourteen schools. Special thanks must go to Percy Makavilitogia, Marian Makavilitogia and Leilani Clarke for helping out and coaching on the day, and to Miss Kennedy for organising the team.

Basketball Team:
Maxine Makavilitogia (Captain), Montana Taogaga, Eleni Lokotui, Hayleigh Niao, Paris Fifita, Ruth Elekana, Ethelie To’o, Anne Loa, Ofeira Vaomua, Latu Misi, Shannen Magno and Xanthe Vaimalu.

Maxine Makavilitogia

Wearable Arts

This year many pupils signed up for the Trash to Fashion Wearable Arts Competition. Trash to Fashion is a competition where entrants create a wearable garment made out of re-used materials. There were a few categories, for example; earth song, transformers and wind sand and stars. The new visual arts teacher Miss Wells helped us to make our ideas a reality and made us feel our work was amazing. For a few weeks the participants attended rehearsals for the upcoming shows. Overall our school did very well this year with a high number of participants attending. Unfortunately our art teacher Miss Wells left us at the end of Term 3. We wish the participants the best of luck creating their garments next year!


Katherine Apperley

Year 8 Squash

In Term 3 all Year 8 classes got the chance to head down to the Royal Oak Racquets Club to learn some techniques and have fun while playing squash. All classes learnt how to serve, play a volley shot, a forehand drive, a back hand shot and how to score a game. Also, a squash tournament was held and some of the best squash players had the chance to attend. We thank all the parents who came along to make the sessions possible.

Speech Contest

On July 25 children piled into the hall to hear the 2008 speech finals. Fourteen nervous students prepared to say their speeches on a range of topics from why chocolate is good for you to following your dreams. The contestants bravely presented their speech in front of the whole school. At the end of the competition the nerves were gone and then everyone waited for the final results. The contestants and results were as follows:

Year 7 Contestants:
Jack Dai, Dhruvi Patel, Julia Musgrave, Lucinda Crawford, Lucy Kelly, Sana Karowadia, Grace Kaifa.

Year 8 Contestants:
Kalyan Todha, Frank Fonokalafi, Tina Tuibenau, Sam Robertson, Moasegi McCarthy, Ryan Palmer, James Kimiangatau.

Year 7 Results:
1st: Jack Dai
2nd: Grace Kaifa

Year 8 Results:
1st: Ryan Palmer
2nd: James Kimiangatau

Overall Winner:
Jack Dai

Jack represented our school at the Central Zone competition.

Jesse Lee & Katherine Apperley

Boys Softball

On March 6 the Royal Oak Intermediate Year 7 and Year 8 Boys Softball teams went to the Central Zone tournament. The conditions were perfect for softball and the two teams played against some tough opponents. There were mixed results throughout the day and each game saw a number of huge hits. We’re sure that both of the teams enjoyed the day. In the end the Year 8's came fourth and the Year 7's fifth. The Year 8's will take their skills on to high school and the Year 7's will use their skills next year at Royal Oak Intermediate.

Year 7 Team:
Barnes Pepe, Elliot Nelisi, Taniela Matakaiongo, John Tagi, Keegan Ashdown-Inia, Alamein Koleff-Taylor, Karl Ofanoa, Joseph Stenberg, Shane Poharama, Sione Vahaakolo, Wiremu Hazleman.

Year 8 Team:
Whetu Pompey, Jordan Balfour-Bary, Manisela Hala, Hira-Lee Jensen, Fred Taupau, William Tonorio, Jamal Roebeck, Jordan Kolose, Elia Fata, Antony Vavia, Jay Ratu, Phillip Sinel, Robert Gray.

Jesse Lee & Mark Garcia

Winter Wonderland Social

On September 18th Royal Oak Intermediate had their first social of 2008. The theme of the social was Winter Wonderland, organised by the pupils in Team F. The students of Royal Oak Intermediate looked stunning in their appropriately chosen clothes. The loud, ear piercing music drummed around the decorated Royal Oak Intermediate hall as the social began. Food such as sausages and slushies were sold. All students had a great time, contagious smiles spread around the hall. The social was a wonderful experience for students at Royal Oak Intermediate.

Maria Yoon and Shanelle Poa

Kids Lit Quiz

Whispers floated in the air, scribbles sounded throughout the hall. The Kids' Lit Quiz took place on June 6 at St Cuthbert’s College. The teams were armed with a pen, answer booklet and simply their brains. Two teams, one Year 7 and one Year 8, represented our school. Overall the Year 7 team scored 60 out of a possible 100 points and the Year 8's scored 65. Both teams had fun and participated well.

Year 7 Team:
Jennifer Li, Greta Lund, Livne’ Ore, Sophie van Waardenberg.

Year 8 Team:
Alex Forsyth, Staane Rowe, Jesse Thompson, Acacia Wratten-Stone.

Alex Forsyth and Staane Rowe.

Java Jive

The voices of the Java Jive group still flow in our minds. Java Jive was a group of talented students with a passion for singing. They came together to show off their talent. There were at least 70 applicants at the start of the year, but there were only enough spaces for thirty pupils. Java Jive performances: Onehunga Library, Hillsborough Primary, Grandparents Day and the Cultural Show. This could be the beginning of some promising singing careers!

Soloists:
Eleni Lokotui, Tina Tuibenau, Asinate Waqa, Osovale Leulu, Natasha Purchase, Anne Loa, Elena Tou, Henry Congerton, Sarah Hofmann.

Maria Yoon and Katherine Apperley

Girls Soccer

You heard the sharp whistle scream in your ears as the games started for the Girls Soccer teams. These girls were two teams of willing players who were proud to represent their school in the Central Zone competition. The competition was held on May 22 at Keith Hay Park. Mrs Snook and Miss Rhodes were the coaches. The Year 7 team was first at the Central Zone Competition and third at the Interzone. The were great results!

Year 7 Team:
Sarah Hofmann, Lucy Kelly, Jade Naus, Katy Gleeson, Tina Clarkson, Tyla Hewitt, Mary Taupau, Zoe Bertenshaw, Amber Hewitt, Faye Faleafaga, Tetania Oaariki, Natasha Purchase.

Year 8 Team:
Kendra Billington, Brinny Mathias, Katie Dzaferic, Sarah Jadallah, Radhika Singh, Fransan Amosa, Marie Tumutoa, Sarah Brown, Lini Hansen, Paloma Bernal, Charlene Underwood.


Maria Yoon and Gabrielle Kururangi

Girls Central Zone Softball

Although the temperature was low and the weather was bad, the girls’ hopes were high and their skills well practised. Everyone was a little nervous at first but once everything started they gained confidence. Sixteen other schools attended the competition that was held at Wesley Intermediate on March 4. Our Year 7 team placed fifth in their division and our Year 8 team came third. Because of the bad weather the tournament was cut short. This was unfortunate as the girls may have improved their overall placings. At the end of the day our Royal Oak teams came home proud of their efforts.

Year 7 Girls:
Sarah Hofmann, Tyla Hewitt, Natasha Purchase, Zoe Bertenshaw, Mary Taupau, Lucy Kelly, Erin Wylde, Julia Musgrave, Dana Thwaites, Hannah Carter, Salina Kanji.

Year 8 Girls:
Eleni Lokotui, Osovale Leulu, Hayleigh Niao, Montana Taogaga, Maxine Makavilitogia, Shanelle Poa, Te Aroha Pairama, Ruth Elekana, Ethelie To’o.

Gabrielle Kururangi

Desks to Kenya

This year Royal Oak Intermediate purchased new desks and chairs for most classrooms. In April the school generously gave away their old desks to schools in need. Tom and Maggie Mowbray came from Hamilton to dismantle the desks. They worked day and night for two days, unscrewing bolts and taping legs together before loading the desks onto a truck. The desks were then taken to Hamilton where they were stored and shipped off to Kenya in September.

Jesse Lee

Central Zone Boys Rugby

The bus was packed with boys ready for a day on the rugby fields. Two teams travelled to Avondale Race Course for their day. All the boys had been training hard with Mr Myer and Gordon Ward. On the day the open weight boys and under 55kg boys went off separately to play their games. The under 55kg boys came second in the tournament. Thank you to all parents and supporters who came to these exciting games.

Under 55kg Team:
Joseph Stenberg, Karl Ofanoa, Jonathan Stuart, William Tutuila, Phoenix Manukuo, Anthony Fono, Sam Lulia, Afi Jenkinson, Sione Tuifua, Sam Tuifua, Mei Langi Tatafu, Nicholas Ngau Chun, Tom Knight, Tommy Rees, Frank Fonokalafi, Tevita Ofa, Fred Taupau, Jury Ryan, Leiite Peauala, Jarred Curtis, Kefu Tongotongo, Thomas Colenso, Esera Ieti, Elkan Faasavala.


Open Weight Team:
Anthony Nasmith, Baxter Pepe, Bryce Tovi, Chris Sagaga, Ethan Tofa, Euan Fane, Feleti Tatafu, Hira-Lee Jensen, Jay Ratu, Jesse Lee, Jordan Fonokalafi, Kereti Fa'aea, Leitham Molio'o, Manisela Hala, Martin Siitia, Michael Lavakula, Moasegi McCarthy, Poasi Taukeiaho, Robert Aloua, Sione Nau, Travis Makirere, Viliami Maamaloa, Vincent Fatai, William Tonorio.

School Cross Country

This year the Cross Country was a big event. All the students participated and ran extremely well. The girls had to run two laps of the track, while the boys ran three. The Year 7 winner was Sarah Hofmann, second was Zoe Bertenshaw and in third place was Jasmine Aramoana. The Year 8 winner was Ellie Finn, second was Bronwen Lemow and in third place was Ariana Little. The Year 7 winner was Maro Bonsu–Maro, second was Hamuera Nathan and in third place was Jarred Curtis. The Year 8 winner was Robert Hill, second was Tommy Rees and in third place was Afi Jenkinson. A big thank you to Mrs D'Souza, Ms Davids and Mr Weaver for organising the Cross Country.

Maxine Makavilitogia

Girls Cricket Report

On April 3 the Royal Oak Intermediate girls cricket teams made their way to
Mt. Roskill Intermediate to play the Mt. Roskill girls cricket teams. The teams
played really well but unfortunately, for both Year 7 and Year 8 teams, they
lost their games and did not proceed on with the competition. Special thanks
must go to Ms Steel and Mrs D’souza for coaching the teams and holding after
school practices for the girls. They were great coaches.

Year 7 Team:
Mary Taupau (Captain), Julia Musgrave, Zoe Bertenshaw, Jade Naus, Aiesha Thomson, Grace Kaifa, Jayden Attewell, Anne Loa, Sarah Hofmann, Lucy Kelly.

Year 8 Team:
Montana Taogaga (Captain), Khushnoor Khan (Vice Captain), Manako Nemaia, Kendra Billington, Hayleigh Niao, Maxine Makavilitogia, Fiona Taupau, Rachel Loa, Tualii Faleafaga, Summer Rolfe.

By Maxine Makavilitogia

Choir

The students who joined the choir had a passion for singing and performing to an audience. Each and every Tuesday they met with Mrs Berger to practice different songs. During the year the choir performed at many concerts such as the Onehunga Library, Grandparents Day and Cultural Show. Mrs Berger conducted the choir and encouraged students to be the best they could be.

Katherine Apperley and Maria Yoon

Central Zone Orienteering

Ducks paddling around and babies crying. This hardly seemed like a place for a sporting event. Yet at 10.00am on May 13 Western Springs transformed into a sporting arena. Fifteen students from Royal Oak Intermediate participated in the Central Zone Orienteering Competition. Many different schools tried their best to secure a spot at the Interzone Championship. Our Year 7 Girls, Zoe Bertenshaw, Natasha Purchase, Sarah Hofmann and Lucy Kelly, were one of the fortunate teams. Jarred Curtis won the Year 7 boys competition and also went on to compete at the Interzone Competition. At the Interzone Competition Jarred came third overall. Everyone tried their best and had fun.

Year 7 Girls Team:
Zoe Bertenshaw, Natasha Purchase, Sarah Hofmann, Lucy Kelly.

Yr 7 Boys Team:
Jarred Curtis

Yr 8 Girls Team:
Gabrielle Kururangi, Kendra Billington, Amii King, Martha Laufoli.

Yr 8 Boys Team:
Anthony Nasmith, Jesse Thompson, Brandon Heremaia-Dale.


Alex Forsyth

Boys Central Zone Soccer

It was a sunny day when the Year 7 and Year 8 boys soccer teams got to show their skills at Keith Hay Park on May 29. They had been training for around four weeks for the Central Zone competition. In the end the Year 8 boys came fifth and the Year 7's sixth. A big thank you to Mr Hameed who selected and trained all the boys, and also to the parents who came along on the day to support them. All the boys worked as a team and tried their very best.

Year 7 Team:
John Tagi, Monu Laiseni, Barnes Pepe, Isaiah Ryder, Judah Frost, Elliot Nelisi, Phillip Tasmania, Jarred Curtis, Jonathan Stuart, Madison Tait, Maro Bonsu-Maro, Ashish Kapoor, Hayden Williams, Sione Vahaakolo, Judah Uluave, Adam Cartwright.

Year 8 Team:
Henry Congerton, Tom Bertenshaw, David Wong, Ryan Palmer, Sonnyeo Htay, Omar Khan, Kirk Madgwick, Ash Kumar, Elia Fata, Dylan Carter, Tom Knight, Xavier Singh, Tommy Rees, Caleb Amiatu, Corban McKenna, Ethan Ramritu.


Campbell Rolfe