Term Three Week 2
Early Finish Monday 31 August
In preparation for Open Evening being held on Monday 31 July the school day will end at 2.30pm to allow those involved to set up.
The Flaxmere bus will be here at 2.30pm; all other buses will leave at normal times.
Be Aware
We have had a couple of situations where students have been followed by someone in a car. We ask that students walk to and from school in pairs and should they be approached, from a safe distance they photograph the car or record the number plate. Please contact the police if this happens to your student. We want our students to be safe just as you do.
Bus Bay Reminder
Please do NOT drive into the school grounds or park in the Bus Bay when picking up or dropping off students.
2024 Scholarships
Our Scholarships for 2024 are now open for Year 8 Students. Please apply below:
Tehia Taylor Making Waves in Softball
Tehia Taylor, Year 12, represented the U17 NZ International Softball Association during the holidays in Australia. Tehia came home with a Gold medal making her team the overall winners. Congratulations Tehia, we are proud of you!
HGHS Girls Representing at the Aon U15 Basketball New Zealand National Tournament 2023
Kalarny Collier, Maieke Thompson, Matariki Eden, Nadia de Thierry and Keija Miringaorangi headed to Auckland in the school holidays and competed at the 2023 Aon Basketball New Zealand U15 Nationals.
Kalarny, Maieke, Matariki, and Nadia represented Hawke's Bay this Rep season with pride and played a crucial role in their team's success this year. Well done Girls!
Keija represented Waikato, who were overall winners, making them the Aon U15 Girls BBNZ National Champions. Keija was also selected into the Tournament Team for 2023. Congratulations Keija and her Waikato Team!
Former HGHS student Pahlyss Hokianga Represents NZ U16 Girls Basketball Team in Jordan
We would like to acknowledge former HGHS student Pahlyss Hokianga and her U16 New Zealand Women’s team that have beaten Chinese Taipei 66-63 in a thrilling encounter claiming Bronze at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asian Championship in Jordan on Sunday 16 July.
Pahlyss had a 10 point, 9 rebound and 6 assist stat-line.
Not only do New Zealand come away from the Asia Champs with a medal for the first time ever but also, with a top four finish, have booked themselves a place at the 2024 FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup in Mexico.
Well done Pahlyss and her NZ Team on their amazing Tournament.
Waka Ama Regatta
Early start for the Matariki Waka Ama Regatta on Mokotuararo last Saturday. Mixed girls supported by some Heretaunga Waka Ama - roopu members. It was a cold wet muddy day but great to have these novices giving it a go. Proud of one of the Year 10 students, Mennat from HGHS, for taking part and stepping up as a leader in the waka. Whaea Rose will be calling out for paddlers later this term so please keep an eye on the notices.
Upcoming Sports
Netball Draw
Saturday 29 July - Secondary School Netball at Mitre 10 Sports Park
HGHS Senior B vs Woodford House Snr Development @ 11am (Court 14)
HGHS Senior C vs SHC Senior Blue @ 10am (Court 16)
HGHS Senior Social vs NGHS 11B1 @ 11am (Court 16)
HGHS Junior 10a vs Karamu Ruapehu @ 9am (Court 4)
HGHS Junior 9a vs NGHS 10A2 @ 9am (Court 3)
HGHS Junior 9b vs Iona 10A @ 8am (Court 3)
HGHS Junior 9c vs NGHS 10B1 @ 9am (Court 13)
HGHS Ākina vs Karamu HS @ 4.30pm 1 August @ PGA Court 9
HGHS Senior A vs NGHS Senior B @ 5.30pm 1 August @ PGA Court 6
Hockey Draw
HGHS 1st X1 vs TBC
HGHS 2nd X1 vs NGHS Black @7pm Monday 31 July @Unison Stadium
Badminton Draw
HGHS C1 vs BYE
HGHS C2 vs Flaxmere @ Flaxmere 3.30pm Thursday 3 August
HGHS C3 vs CHBC Blue @HGHS 3.30pm Thursday 3 August
HGHS D1 vs Playoffs Thursday 3 August
HGHS D2 vs Playoffs Thursday 3 August
Football Draw
HGHS 1st X1 vs Tamatea HS 1st X1 @ Tamatea HS Wednesday 2 August
HGHS 2nd X1 vs SHC 2nd X1 @ HGHS Wednesday 2 August
Important Dates
Monday 31 July
- Cook Island & Kiribati Language Week Celebration
- HGHS Open Evening
- Senior Māori Students Takitini Touch Point 1 Kauwaka
Wednesday 2 August
- Level 1 PE Camp Tutira, Guthrie Smith Education Centre
- English Language Learning Intermediate and Advanced Classes - Bird Watching Trip
Thursday 3 August
- Lincoln University Course Planning Visit for interested Year 13 students
- Police Fitness Testing for the Police Course Students
- Cook Island and Kiribati Showcase
Friday 5 August
- Rugby Festival Series - Under 18 Team
Monday 7 August
- The Great Outdoors Hub - National Park Trip 2023
Tuesday 8 August
- Inter House Sports Week - Dodgeball
- Incubator Medical and Mental Health
Wednesday 9 August
- Inter House Sports Week - Ki O Rahi
Thursday 10 August
- Senior Māori Level 2 & 3 classes - Te Reo ki Tua - Te Reo Māori Symposium
- Inter House Sports Week - Netball
- Kauwaka Takitini enrolled students whānau evening
Friday 11 August
- Senior Māori Level 1 class - Te Reo ki Tua - Te Reo Māori Symposium
- Inter House Sports Week - Amazing Race
- Police Course Students: Police Station visit
Sunday 13 August
- Hawke's Bay Farmers Market (Young Enterprise)
School Calendar
Keep up-to-date with all school activities by checking the calendar regularly.