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Schools are open to everyone, and all children must attend. At Alert Level 2 the disease is contained but there is still risk of community transmission. It is safe for children and staff to attend school.Learning will be onsite with distance learning offered in some circumstances.  Distance learning should be provided for those required to self-isolate, those individuals who health authorities have asked to stay away while waiting for a test result, or those choosing to remain at ...

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On Monday 15th February there will be a Leaders' Assembly to welcome our new school leaders for 2021 and on Monday 22nd we will award NCEA Endorsement Awards at Assembly. Parents are most welcome to join us for these two events. Ākonga receiving awards will be notified Monday 15 February....

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Ākina Group and personal ID Photos will be taken on Wednesday 10 February 2021. Costs for photos are as follows: Class photo $14.00 Laminated ID card $7.00 Informal Year 13 photo $14.00 Formal Year 13 photo $14.00 The ID card is optional but is strongly recommended for all bus students, senior students or any other student who requires proof of age or identity. Step 1 We would appreciate payment being made online into the school bank account: 12 3145 0140200 00. Please make sure to put your d...

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All Year 12 and 13 students with gaps on their timetable or need to change courses need to come to T1 on Tuesday or Wednesday to se Mr Gibbons, Mrs Kelsey or the Deans when the gap appears on the their Timetable. If you miss these times Year 13 need to email Mr Gibbons, Year 12s email their House Dean. Please note that Kāhui time on a Friday is not yet allocated. You will sign up for your choice of these groups during Week 1....

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Academic Plans After NCEA results are released tomorrow, and students who have concerns about their final grades are welcome to come in on Friday and meet with Matua Carl or Mr Pera. Priority will be give to students with concerns about level 3 or University Entrance for further study. Course Changes Changes to any subjects for this year, please come to the Student Centre on Monday 25th January 12.30am - 3pm. Devices We encourage where possible to have their own devices.  Seniors: It is o...

2020 Akina Year Book

You can pick up your own copy of the Akina Yearbook during the holidays, from the schools main office between 10am - 2pm, Monday 18th Jan to Friday 29th Jan, or view/download a copy below....

Senior Prizegiving 2020

What an amazing morning.  Congratulations to all our prizewinners!Click here to see photos and videos....

2020 Year 13 Leavers Dinner

Our 2020 Year 13 students enjoyed a night out at Toitoi in December, celebrating their time at Hastings Girls' with dinner and entertainment.Check out the photos here....

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Monday - 25 January: Course Confirmation Day, 9am - 12pm in the School LibraryThursday - 28 January: 2021 Student Leadership Camp at Lake TutiraFriday - 29 January: 2021 Student Leadership Camp at Lake TutiraMonday - 1 February: First day for Year 9 and 13's only.  8.35am students arrive at school. 9am-10am Pōwhiri.Tuesday 2 February: First day for Years 10, 11 and 12. 8.35am start with Akina time.Wednesday 3 February: All students at school. 8.35am start with Akina time.Thursday 4 Fe...

Junior Prizegiving 2020

What an amazing morning.  Congratulations to all our prizewinners! Click here to see photos and videos....

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Device Return Thank you for your quick response in returning your devices. There are still waiting on a few to come back, please do this as soon as possible. They can be dropped off at either our Administration office for the Student Centre. We plan to reallocate devices in 2021. 2021 New Leaders at Rehearsal Our 2021 student leaders will be announced towards the end of our Senior Prize Giving practice on Monday.  Measles Immunisation If you are 15-30years old you may have missed your me...

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Sport Hawkes Bay on the "Akina Colour Shamozzle" The success of the 'Akina Colour Shamozzle' has had a wider impact than just here at HGHS. The fact that this event was led by students for students - through the Female on the Move initiation - from planning, right through to delivery, is part of what makes this event a success. We hope that this event encourages other schools throughout New Zealand to think outside the box rather than just the 'traditional' type of sports. More details here:http...

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Term 1 Sports If anyone is interested in any of the following Term 1 sports, please email Mr T on sport@hastingsgirls.com: AthleticsCricketKi o rahiSoftballTennisTouchVolleyball (seniors)Waka Ama Note: if we don't have enough numbers to make a team, then we won't be putting a team together. Note: NZ Secondary School Indoor Championships will be held 22nd - 26th March 2021 in Palmerston North. There will be costs involved for students attending this tournament. However, there is a fundraisin...

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Important Information for Exams Exam checklist for students:- Log into your NCEA student portal so you have all the information you may need;- Bring your exam admission slip to EVERY EXAM;- If you are sick, stay at home and let Mr Pera know at pe@hastingsgirls.com;- If there is an evacuation alarm, take you emergency pack (phone etc.) and stay with your exam supervisor - you will be given extra time;- Assemble in the Hall foyer each day prior to your exam, unless you already know where you will ...

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Student sport coaches 2021 If you're interested in being a student sport coach in 2021, please email Mr T and confirm which sport you specialize in: sport@hastingsgirls.com Kapa Haka - Monday at 3.30 pm to 5 pm Please come to practice - we are so excited to welcome Reneta, Tarina and Oriana back to work with you in the hall. Time to get back up to the top!Reminder about upcoming sports next week Please feel free to come and support our girls at their games! Wednesday 11th NovemberJunior Volleyba...

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Lunch update As of Monday 2 November, all students will be receiving school lunches, every day. Sports Assembly - Friday 6 November 2020 Just a reminder that the Sports Assembly will be held on Friday 6th November in the hall at 9.30am - 10.30am approx. There will be a guest speaker. Akina Colour Shemozzle - Friday 6 November 2020What is it: A range of fun events to earn as many house points as possible to win the House Cup at the end of the year. What kind of activities: selfie frame, water sli...

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Lunches for Week 3 Thank you to Jimmy and his team for a great first two weeks - please keep the feedback coming!Lunch schedule next week - all lunches to be collected from Te Rourou: Tuesday: All of BLUE HOUSE Wednesday: All of GOLD HOUSE Thursday: All of PURPLE HOUSE Friday: All of GREEN HOUSE Please go to Te Rourou during the second half of lunch each day if you are hungry - all extra lunches will be there, not in the food technology rooms. Breakfast club will still take place in ...

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Senior student progress reportsWill be issued at the end of Week 2 New parking signage and restrictionsPlease note that new parking signage has been placed around the Hastings Girls' High School car park - these signs must be obeyed or vehicles will be clamped/towed. New Friday times For the rest of the Term Fridays will start with Akina time at 9.05am, during which time, Seniors will be able to plan their Kahui programme for the day. Juniors will be able to use this time to access the noti...

2020 Study Leave Programme

Please fill in this form to indicate which working group is best for you. GROUP 2 - WORKING AT SCHOOL: I still have internals to finish and I need to be in a classroom with a teacher, who is actively supporting me through my work. GROUP 3 - WORKING AT SCHOOL: I still have internals to complete or externals to prepare for. I would prefer to do so at school in a Kāhui Kaupapa. GROUP 4 - WORKING INDEPENDING STUDY AT HOME OR AT SCHOOL: I have finished all of my internals. I am ready to study ...

END OF TERM PĀNUI

We have a lot to look forward to before the end of the year.  Lunches in Schools We are working towards providing free lunches to students early next term. Te Rourou is now closed, as we are renovating this space to prepare school lunches. It is really important that all students continue to bring their own lunch.  If you need to purchase lunch please do so prior to arriving at school. We will let families know when lunches will be available. Watch for updates on our Facebook and ...

Learning Hubs 2021

Hastings Girls' High School is committed to building a curriculum which is responsive to the interests, skills and strengths of our girls.  We know that when we spend time doing the things we love best, we are more confident in taking risks and learning new things, we excel beyond expectation.  The Learning Hub concept was introduced in 2020, with two hubs; Physical Activity and Design and Innovation.  Hubs are made up of both Year 9 and Year 10 students. Surrounding each hub are ...

Student Representative Election - Board of Trustees 2020 - 2021

Student Representative Election – Board of Trustees 2020-2021Juliet Price - Returning OfficerNominations are invited for the election of one student representative to the Board of Trustees – forms are available from the Student Centre.  This is a one year term beginning for the new trustee on Monday 28 September 2020.Please note that any full-time student is entitled to stand for election and vote.  Eligible students may nominate themselves and do not require a seconder but must si...

COVID-19 - HGHS Sports Update

Tēna koutou, Due to Alert Level 2, there are protocols in place that we need to adhere to in order for HGHS sports to proceed. More general info available here: https://sportnz.org.nz/assets/Uploads/Play-Active-Recreation-and-Sport-at-Alert-Level-2.pdf  Each relevant sporting organization will have their own recommendations based on guidelines from the Ministry of Health in addition to the info above. An overview of each sporting organisation's recommendations is outlined below, other...

Covid-19 Update

Kia ora everyoneAs I write this, we are uncertain of what announcements will be made tonight or over the course of the weekend. Should Hawke's Bay be a part of a decision to return to Level 3 or 4 we have a plan in place. Since returning to school from Lockdown, we have focused our efforts on preparing for the possibility of moving back up the levels. Students have kept their loaned devices, and teaching and learning continues to be both face-to-face, as well as through our well established onli...

Student Voice: Gurmeen Kaur

The past four years at Hastings Girls has significantly shaped me into the person I am today.  All the opportunities offered here have allowed me to expand my horizons and truly discover what I am interested in. From debating to various sports, I feel as if I have been supported in each of my endeavours. Furthermore, a strong sense of belonging is remarkably evident within our school. As a minority student, my culture has been incredibly celebrated as there are specific events dedicated pur...