Back to Blog

Rangatahi Pānui

Our Cultural Captain, April Vaima'a, supported by her Cultural Committee, did an amazing job this week showcasing the diverse cultures at our school.  We have been posting photos throughout the week, of all the events, but here are some of our favourites. Click here...

Rangatahi Pānui

We are thrilled to announce the Ministry of Education has agreed to continue funding Lunch in Schools until the end of 2023!!...

Rangatahi Pānui

Five things to remember for NCEA Level 1 Ākonga/Students:Get digital - check you school email often and when you get your NCEA login details - log in and SAVE YOUR DETAILS!Get credits - often and all through the year. 80 is a big target so get going!Get credits that are linked to your pathway - imagine your academic journey as a long walk down a wide valley that doesn't lead to a single career, but rather a whole lot of options linked to your PASSIONS (Are you a healer? An adventurer? An analys...

Rangatahi Pānui

Please note that school is closed on Friday 2nd April, Monday 5th April and Tuesday 6th April for the Easter Break....

Rangatahi Pānui

Congratulations to the 2021 Sports Committee. This group is selected annually and part of their responsibility is to provide leadership, guidance and support through sports. They will be the student voice in sports and will assist with planning and delivering events at school. The Sports Committee have also created the sports ethos that we as a school will abide by:We will be PASSIONATEWe will be RESPECTFULWe will be HUMBLEWe will be HONESTWe will be SUPPORTIVEWe will have TEAM SPIRITWe will be ...

Rangatahi Pānui

Sabhyachar will be celebrating their first event next Friday 19th of March 2pm. Holi is the festival of colours which celebrates the arrival of spring in India.We have organised a fun event for students to come along with their friends and to have a great time. There will be coloured powder, water balloons and music to enjoy a colourful afternoon. The event will start at 2pm, and students will need to bring white or light coloured clothes to change into.There are limited spots, so please sign up...

Rangatahi Pānui

Juicies and Moosies will regularly be on sale at lunch times in the near future as a fundraiser for HGHS sports teams preparing to compete at upcoming sports tournaments & national competitions. Prices will be $2 Juicies & $3 Moosies. Please keep an eye on the daily school notices for when this will commence. All profit will go towards the students' sports fees as we don't want costs to be a barrier for any of our girls. The relevant sports teams will be selling these because nothing is more exp...

Rangatahi Pānui

Junior A Netball trials - Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th of March from 3:15-5 pm on the HGHS netball courts . Please be in your gear....

Rangatahi Pānui

Awards Assembly Monday 22 February 2021: Invitations have been sent to whānau of those students receiving awards. If you have received an invitation, we would love to see you there.Leaders Oath Assembly: Monday 1 March 2021Student Led Assembly: Monday 8 March 2021...

School Devices

If you require the use of a school device, and you haven't already done so, please fill in this survey.  Students can then go to the school library to receive a letter, which needs to be signed by their caregiver.  As of Tuesday 16 February, students are to go to the school library at lunch time to be issued a device.  Priority will be given to the Senior Students, however, we are hoping to have enough laptops for everyone. If you are able to, please consider purchasing a Chromebo...

School Lunches

We will continue to serve lunches at Alert Level 2 with the following additional safety measures in place:Lunch will be served in houses from four separate distribution points around the school to reduce queuing;Kitchen staff will wear face coverings when preparing and distributing food;Ākonga are encouraged to wear face coverings when collecting their food, but it is not compulsory at this stage;Ākonga and staff must use the hand sanitizer provided before collecting their food;Ākonga may eat...

COVID-19 Level 2 Safety Management Plan

Please find attached for your information, our Level 2 Safety Management Plan. Please note that in addition to the daily cleaning schedule, extra cleaning routines have been added to our classroom environments....

Message from the MOE

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 ...

Rangatahi Pānui

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....

Rangatahi Pānui

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...

Rangatahi Pānui

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....

Rangatahi Pānui

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....

Rangatahi Pānui

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....

Rangatahi Pānui

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...

Rangatahi Pānui

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...

Rangatahi Pānui

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...