News ~ Pānui
It has been an exciting and rewarding week here at Hastings Girls' as we celebrated the achievements and leadership of our students. On Wednesday, our students were awarded their Gold Ākina badges, recognising their dedication, service, and engagement throughout the year. This prestigious award is a reflection of the hard work and commitment our students have shown in living out our school values.We also announced our 2025 Student Leaders. It was a challenging process, given the incredible dept...
October 24, 2024News ~ Pānui
Tēnā koutou katoaA warm welcome back to Term Four! This is an exciting time of the year as we come together to celebrate the many successes of our ākonga across all areas of school life. From academic achievements to sporting excellence, cultural performances, and leadership milestones, Term Four provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the incredible journey we have been on this year.Over the last few weeks, we have been deeply engaged in the process of appointing our student leaders fo...
October 18, 2024News ~ Pānui
Tēnā koutou katoaThis week, Associate Minister of Education David Seymour announced a series of actions aimed at addressing poor attendance across the education sector. With a national target of 90% attendance—equating to no more than five days away from school per term—there is a clear focus on improving student presence in classrooms. Since the beginning of 2023, we have seen a steady increase in attendance here at Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina. While we are making...
September 27, 2024News ~ Pānui
Tēnā koutou katoaAs Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori draws to a close, I reflect on the many highlights we have experienced throughout the week. Monday’s student-led assembly was a powerful way to set the tone for the week, with ākonga/students sharing their passion for Te Reo with the wider school community. It was a beautiful expression of pride in our language and culture. Throughout the week, students showcased their learning in an exhibition of mahi/work, designed to inspire others to learn mor...
September 20, 2024News ~ Pānui
It was a privilege to attend the Heretaunga Lions Young Achiever Awards earlier this week where we celebrated the outstanding achievements of young people from across our region. Our guest speaker for the evening was Aaliyah Ah Kiong, an old girl of Hastings Girls' High School and a recipient of this award in 2014. Aaliyah shared her inspiring journey over the past ten years in her talk titled ‘Life Beyond the Basketball.’ She spoke candidly about her personal journey of self-discovery, embr...
September 13, 2024News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānauFirstly, I want to acknowledge and congratulate all our students who represented Hastings Girls' High School on the sports arena during Tournament Week. Our teams showcased determination, teamwork, and resilience with each experiencing the joys of victory and the valuable lessons that come from facing defeat. These experiences, both the wins and the losses, are crucial in shaping who we are. They remind us that it’s not just the results that matter but how we conduct oursel...
September 6, 2024News ~ Pānui
Tēnā koutou katoaThis week we were privileged to come together as a school community for an unforgettable performing arts Showcase on Wednesday night. Our students took to the stage sharing their incredible talents, learning, and deep passion for the performing arts. It was inspiring to see them explore new and varied genres, expressing themselves with confidence and creativity. From heartfelt performances to powerful expressions of culture and identity, it was a night that truly celebrated th...
August 30, 2024News ~ Pānui
Kia ora koutouUnderstanding the NCEA framework is crucial for our students and your support plays a significant role in helping them navigate this journey. As you're aware, the recent changes to Level 1, including the new literacy and numeracy requirements, have added some challenges this year. The more informed our students are, the better they can track their progress towards their learning goals.If your student needs further support in understanding their results, please encourage them to spe...
August 23, 2024News ~ Pānui
Kia ora koutouI hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to highlight some of our recent Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) opportunities and reflect on why these experiences are such an essential part of our curriculum at Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina.EOTC provides our students with the chance to engage with their learning in authentic, real-world contexts. We know that learning is most effective when it is meaningful and connected to the world around...
August 16, 2024News ~ Pānui
Kia ora koutou This term, our focus value is whakaute. Whakaute is about acknowledging the mana of others, showing kindness, and treating everyone, including ourselves with dignity. The value of whakaute will be a focus through the junior curriculum, with Ākina Groups setting goals around this. Students will explore what whakaute might look, sound, and feel like in their daily interactions, fostering a culture of mutual respect and understanding.It was wonderful to see many of our families at o...
August 9, 2024News ~ Pānui
Kia ora koutouWelcome to this week's Pānui. We have some exciting property updates and improvements to share with you.Property UpdatesThroughout the year, we have been working hard to enhance our school facilities and create a more welcoming and functional environment for our students.Turf Area Outside Te RourouEarlier in the year, we were delighted to install a permanent turf area outside Te Rourou where our students are served lunch. This area now includes new seating and improved shade sails...
August 2, 2024News ~ Pānui
Kia ora koutou,Welcome back to the first week of Term 3! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday. We are excited to kick off the term with some wonderful news and upcoming events.Firstly, we are thrilled to welcome two new staff members to our team. Mrs. Nicky Blakeley joins our mathematics department, bringing her wealth of knowledge and passion for teaching. Ms. Hetty McLennan joins our Learning Support team, where she will be instrumental in providing additional assistance to our s...
July 26, 2024News ~ Pānui
There have been some price adjustments to our Flaxmere, Havelock North and CHB/Waipawa bus routes from Term 3. The information has been emailed to the parents/whānau/caregivers of those who have registered to ride these buses. Notices have also been given out to the students on the bus. If you have any questions regarding these changes please contact our bus controller, Rob Orr: or@hastingsgirls.com...
June 27, 2024News ~ Pānui
Last Sunday, five of our students were involved with the Hawke's Bay Festival of Bands, playing in the Concord Symphonic Band. This year the festival included 15 bands from around Hawke's Bay, the Manawatu and as far as Hamilton. The diverse bands were from schools or community groups and were jazz bands, concert bands or orchestras. Our students have been playing as part of the Concord Symphonic Band this year which is a historical partnership between HGHS and Lindisfarne College being rejuvena...
June 21, 2024News ~ Pānui
The Junior Whānau Hui/Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18 June from 4-6pm in the School Hall. This will be an opportunity to come in and meet teachers and discuss your student's progress. There will be no booking system for these interviews so please come along when it suits between 4-6pm....
June 14, 2024News ~ Pānui
Thank you Hastings Boys' High School for hosting our annual Leaders Breakfast. It was great to catch up again, breakfast was delicious and we look forward to reconnecting later in the year for our annual Netball match....
June 7, 2024News ~ Pānui
E muamua lava ona si’i le vi’iga ma le fa’afetai i Le Atua i lona alofa ma lona agalelei auā tapenaga o lenei vaiaso Ae momoli tele atu le fa’afetai fa’apitoa i susuga i fa’afeagaiga ma o latou faletua, ae maise mātua o e na so’oso’o tauau ma tu’utu’u lima mai ma fa’amāmā avega e ala i le fesoasoani mai ua fa’afaigofie ai le fa’amoemoe sā alo atu i ai le fanau mo lenei vaiaso i le fa’amanatuina o le Gagana Samoa. Fa’amanuia pea Le Atua i faiva alofi lima i galu...
May 31, 2024News ~ Pānui
On Thursday 30 May we will be holding our Senior Whānau Hui from 3.30-6.15pm.This is an opportunity to come to the School Hall to meet your student's teachers and discuss their progress towards their academic goals and NCEA this year. You will receive a report on Friday 24 May that will summarise your student's effort so far this year and results in their classes. If you have any questions please contact Mr Orr or@hastingsgirls.comPlease book a time to meet your student's teachers by goin...
May 24, 2024News ~ Pānui
Junior reports were emailed home earlier this week. If you do not receive a report please check your spam or junk folders. If you still haven't got a report please send an updated email address to Rob Orr: or@hastingsgirls.com and you will be resent the report....
May 17, 2024News ~ Pānui
Junior reports will be emailed home early next week. This is an opportunity to sit down with your ākonga and discuss how their school year has started....
May 10, 2024Rangatahi Pānui
Junior Reports will be emailed home on Friday 10 May. These reports will show your student's progress over Term 1. There will be a whānau hui on Tuesday 18 June where you will have the opportunity to come and discuss your student's progress with the teachers.If your email address or any contact details have changed can you please update them by emailing Kay in the Student Centre office: kayw@hastingsgirls.com or by giving the office a call on 873 1133....
May 3, 2024Rangatahi Pānui
On Monday 29 April we will be holding a special ANZAC Assembly for anyone who would like to attend. The Assembly starts at 12.30pm in the Hall and will conclude at around 1pm....
April 12, 2024Rangatahi Pānui
Our students have managed the change in our cellphone policy extremely well. It is wonderful to see students engaging with each other in positive and healthy interactions without the distraction of personal devices. Thank you for your support with our new cellphone free process. Just a reminder, if your student feels unwell during the school day, the process is for them to make their way to the Student Centre where our administration team will be able to contact home for the student or arrange f...
April 5, 2024Rangatahi Pānui
Wishing you all a safe and happy long weekend. Please remember that school will be closed Friday 29 March, Monday 1 April & Tuesday 2 April. We look forward to seeing our students back on Wednesday 3 April. ...
March 28, 2024Rangatahi Pānui
Next Tuesday 26 March is our Open Evening. School will finish at 1pm. Morning Tea will be provided as normal. There will be no lunch service.The Flaxmere Bus will leave at 1.15pm and all other buses will leave at the usual time.All bus students remaining at school until 3pm need to report to the Student Centre.All student helpers and performers for Open Evening are not to remain onsite unless they are waiting to catch a bus. ...
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