Opportunities at Casebrook

By Tamzin Johansson | Posted: Tuesday October 22, 2024

Our philosophy is ‘engaged students are happy students’ and the two years at Intermediate School is the time to try new interests, develop talents and explore new learning challenges before High School.

Casebrook Intermediate enriches students' academic journeys with a wide range of extracurricular activities and specialist subjects, adding depth to the school experience and encouraging students to explore new interests and develop personally.

Here are some of the opportunities we offer, though they are not limited to this list, as we continually adapt based on needs and new opportunities as they arise.

Literacy

Rotary Speech Competition, UC Kiwi Exams in English and Spelling

Mathematics

Cantamath Competition, Otago Problem Solving, UC Kiwi Exam in Mathematics, Maths Achievement Badges

Science

ICAS Science Exam, UC Kiwi Science Exam, Science Badges

Social Sciences

Integrated Inquiry, ODT Current Events Quiz, Inquiry Connections camp, Mount Cook EOTC camp

Art & Technology

CO2 Cars, Edible Gardens, Electronic Clubs, Garden to Table, Gardening and Orchard Group, Integrated Inquiry, Extension Art

Digital Technology

Coding Clubs, Radio Club, Robotics Group, ePro8 Competition, First Lego League

Music & Performing Arts

Private and Group Lesson in numerous musical instruments, Acoustic Band, Rock Band, Korean Dance, Hip Hop, Specialist Choir, Casebrook Singers, Inter-Intermediate Hip Hop Competition, Jazz Dance Group, Dance Group, Yearly School Production, Bandquest

Leadership & School Service

Head and Deputy Head Students, School Council, House Leaders, Cultural Leaders, Class Councillor, Leadership Days, Canteen Monitors, Sports Shack Monitors, Librarians, Road Patrol, Sound Desk

Cultural

Cultural Festival, Kapa Haka, Pasifika, Korean Dance, Te Reo Māori Extension, Tūhono competition 

Sport

Rugby, Rugby League, Football, Hockey, Netball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Water Polo, Swimming, Volleyball, Cricket, Touch Rugby, Rugby, Ripper Rugby, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Inter-intermediate school competitions in Winter and Summer Sports, Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics, Duathlon, Triathlon, Gymnastics, AIMS Games (Individuals), YMCA Basketball Competition, South Island Waterpolo Competition, and Koru games.