So tough it was named three times!!! Triple M stands for Mean, Metal, Machine. This is a challenge course for the students to take risks on during breaks.

On Wednesday 12 December our current Year 8 students of 2012 were celebrated at the annual Graduation.

258 students, one camp, one giant adventure! The students experienced a variety of activities such as Paintball, BMX, Archery, Kayaks, Flying Fox and many more exciting things...

Our Rugby Union open weight boys were fortunate enough to play against Dilworth's Year 9's at their new rural campus. The boys tried hard, but did not have much luck. A great game and experience was had by all.

In weeks nine and ten of Term 3, our students took time out of the curriculum and really focused on some quality pieces of art work.

The first of our tri-tournament games against Weymouth Intermediate School. The game was played hard and in good spirits. We were victorious, 6 tries to 3.

On a beautiful Thursday afternoon, the students made their way out to the courts to give our cross country course a try. All put in 110% effort (even those who weren't big fans of running). Congratulations to Rimu House who won the competition overall.

To kick start our new term construct 'Cultural Challenge and Empowerment' we took the whole school to Onehunga and walked the 14 K's to the city - what a great day!

On ANZAC day, our eight school councillors and and members of Room 37 marched through Manurewa Town Centre in remembrance of the ANZAC soliders and lay a wreath.

A selection of our students were lucky enough to visit the Volvo Ocean Race Village, take a tour and get out on the water too!

For the first time ever we held our first Mini-Athletics day. After a few delays due to the weather, a great afternoon was held on our school field.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kowhai for winning the event

In March 2012 the whole school camped on Motutapu Island in tents and had to cook for themselves. This tied in with Term 1's context - Personal Challenge and Empowerment. The challenge was the four hour trek to Rangitoto's summit before walking to camp and setting up base!

In order to raise funds for Training Camp and ensure the students could eat, they had to raise money by running a class stall at the school car boot sale.

The first chance our students get to compete against our other houses at the Paptoetoe Swimming pools.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kauri for winning the event

Always a great start to the school year. Families meet their child's form teacher, have a picnic, sausage sizzle and play some party games!