Term Four Week 2
Message from the Principal
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 depth of leadership within our school but we are confident that those chosen will continue to inspire and lead with integrity. We are incredibly proud of all the candidates who put themselves forward and we look forward to seeing the positive impact our new leaders will make in the year ahead.
This week also saw the celebration of our Sports and Performing Arts Prizegiving, where we acknowledged the outstanding achievements of our athletes and performers. It was a wonderful evening, filled with pride and celebration, as we recognised the hard work, talent, and dedication of our students in these areas.
Looking ahead to next week, we have two key events. On Thursday morning, we will hold our Leavers' Breakfast for our Year 13 students. This is a special occasion, hosted by our pastoral team, to reflect on the journey our senior students have been on and to wish them well as they prepare to step into the next chapter of their lives.
On Wednesday, we will come together once again for our Senior Academic Prizegiving, where we will celebrate the academic success of our students and recognise their achievements across a range of subjects. This is always a highlight of the year and we look forward to celebrating the hard work and determination of our ākonga.
Next week also marks the last week of senior classes, with examinations rapidly approaching. This is a critical time for our senior students to prepare and finalise their studies. We encourage all our students to stay focused and make the most of these final days of learning, seeking support from their teachers where needed. As always, we are here to support them every step of the way as they aim to achieve their best in the upcoming assessments.
Finally, with Hawke's Bay Anniversary Weekend, we encourage everyone to take the time to enjoy the break, spend time with whānau, and recharge before the busy weeks ahead.
Ngā manaakitanga
Study Leave Announcement
Attention Year 11, 12 and 13 Students:
Please note that the last day of school for all Year 11 students is Thursday 31 October.
Year 12 and 13 students received an email today regarding their study leave status. Those awaiting confirmation of study leave will be focusing on completing their assessments. A follow-up email will be sent on Wednesday 30 October, to inform students who have been granted study leave.
For those remaining at school, a programme will be available in the Student Centre to help earn credits towards NCEA.
During the study leave period, it’s important for all students to continue preparing for their exams. A tutorial timetable will be shared before the exams begin and students are welcome to utilise the Library for their study needs.
Best of luck with your preparations!
Reminder - Uniform appointments can now be made online
We would like to give parents/caregivers of new enrolment students access to Book an Appointment for Uniform Fitting. The flexibility of online booking allows parents/caregivers to easily see shop availability and book a time that suits. Visit the shop website at: https://hghs.uniformgroup.co.nz/ and select the Shop Hours page where you can click on Book an Appointment for Uniform Fitting for appointments commencing 18 November – 7 December 2024.
When you make your own booking on our uniform shop website, you can also go back in and make a cancellation, edit or shift your appointment.
This process is simple and seamless and will help improvement in customer satisfaction and service with short wait times.
Congratulations Maia
Excited to share that last week at the Gisborne A&P Show, Maia van den Berk, Year 12, achieved some amazing results in the Showing section! She won Champion Junior Rider, Champion Large Saddlehunter Pony, and even took home the Supreme Pony of the Show title! 🎉🐴 Maia is also competing this week at the annual HB A&P Show - all the very best Maia.
Rezpect Megacrew Shines
Exciting news! During the school holidays, Shilou from Year 10 and her crew, Rezpect Megacrew, competed in the ADCC - Australia Dance Crew Championship Finals in Sydney. We’re thrilled to announce that Rezpect Megacrew took home 🥉3rd place in the Monster Crew Division! Huge congrats to the team! 💃🕺✨ #RezpectMegacrew
Upcoming Sports/Trainings
Important Reminder for the Final Term
As we enter the final term of the year, please remember to keep an eye on the school calendar. This will help ensure that students arrive at school prepared for the day's activities. You can easily access the calendar in the drop-down menu on our website or by clicking the link below.
School Calendar Link
Thank you for your support as we wrap up another successful year!
Lunch Menu - Week 3
