Principal’s Message
Kia ora Parents and Whānau Welcome to our first Beacon/Ramaroa newsletter of the year. We trust your child has had a positive and smooth start to their journey here at Northcross Intermediate. I have been impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of both our Year 7 and 8 students as they settle into their new […]
Year 7 Challenger Series
The Year 7 Challenger Series is off to a fantastic start! The level of excitement and positivity from the students has been wonderful to witness. So far, many groups have visited Tiritiri Matangi, a world-renowned, predator-free wildlife sanctuary. It was a privilege for the students to see rare, endangered species like the kōkako, takahē, and […]
NX Powhiri
Our Northcross Kapa Haka welcomed new Year 7’s, teachers and whanau to our school with their Karanga. Māori are tangata whenua, the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, and are traditionally the first voices heard when groups are meeting. After the karanga, Mr Jensen also welcomed everyone with a korero that acknowledged forests and all […]
NX Swim Meet
We officially commenced our sporting year last week with the NX Swim Meet. As always, it was an enjoyable and successful day for both our swimmers and staff. It was wonderful to see the depth of talent on display, with many students demonstrating impressive skill and determination in the pool. It was also fantastic to […]
NH Softball Zone Days
This week Northcross have had five Softball teams competing in the North Harbour Schools Zone days at Rosedale Park. Our softballers showed plenty of enthusiasm and determination in a sport that many were playing for the first time and it was a real learning experience as they took on rival teams for the NH Title. It was great […]
Breaktime Gamefest Underway
BREAKING NEWS! Our regular Lunchtime Sport Competition has had an overhaul and been revamped to now be called, ‘Breaktime Gamefest’. Our aims are to get more students involved in the comp and to really develop that class comradery and team bonding. New games and activities and making it compulsory for all students to participate (unless […]
Principal’s Message
Kia ora Parents and Whānau, As the school year draws to a close, we reflect on a vibrant and successful year where our students certainly rose to the challenge. In alignment with our school Mission Statement; Individual Growth through Challenge and Learning, we celebrate a year of personal achievements, resilience, and making the most of […]
NX Talent Show
On Wednesday 3rd December, the Arts Academy hosted the 2025 Northcross Talent Show, and what an incredible showcase it was! The audition process began early in Term 4, with around 90 students auditioning for a chance to take the stage. After much careful consideration, the list was whittled down to 9 standout acts who performed […]
NX Prize Giving 2025
We were delighted to celebrate this week our top Sporting, Academic, Cultural and Service award winners this week. Thank you to all those who came to celebrate with us. PREMIER AWARDS Top All Round Students Year 8: Emma Smith Year 7: Emily Zhao Top Marks and Tomorrow’s Leaders Top Marks Y8: Yanxing (Robert) Chen Top […]
Athletics Zone Days
North Harbour Athletics Zone Day A team of 53 NX athletes took to the Millennium Stadium in early November, ready to take on the best from our neighbouring Intermediate Schools, in what would be a day of intense, nail biting competition. Our athletes once again made NX proud, not only by showing exceptional grit, perseverance […]