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Welcome to the Start of Year Information Hub!

Get ready to kick off the new school year with all the information you need in one place! This page is designed to help students and parents prepare for a successful start at Hastings Girls' High School.

Here, you'll find essential details about:

  • Term Dates: Stay on top of key dates and timings.

  • Uniform Guidelines: Look smart and feel confident.

  • Stationery Requirements: Be prepared with the right tools for learning.

We’re committed to making the transition into the new year as smooth and exciting as possible. Explore the resources here, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Together, let’s make this year unforgettable!

Term Dates 2025

Term One

Monday 3 February – Friday 11 April

Term Two

Monday 28 April - Friday 27 June

  • King’s Birthday - 2 June

  • Matariki - 20 June

Term Three

Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September

Term Four

Monday 6 October – Friday 12 December

  • Hawke’s Bay Anniversary - 24 October

  • Labour Day - 27 October

Start Dates

Week 1

Monday 3 February

  • Pōwhiri with Year 9, Year 13, new students, and Student Leaders

  • Year 9 students and Student Leaders stay for the remainder of the day

Tuesday 4 February

  • Year 9 and 10 students only at school

Wednesday 5 February

  • Year 9 and 10 students only at school

Thursday 6 February

  • Waitangi Day

Friday 7 February

  • Year 11, 12 and 13 students only at school

Week 2

  • Normal timetable - All students at school

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are the School Fees?
    In 2020 Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia O Ākina opted in to the Donations Scheme, which means parents, caregivers, and whānau never have to make a donation to school if they choose not to. If in the case of goods and services, a parent chooses to purchase supplies like pens for their child from the school, then they must pay as per agreed.  We will not charge students for enrolment or attendance, or for the delivery of curriculum. 
    If your child is involved in weekend sports teams or after hours cultural activities (extra-curricular activities), these are optional. If you choose for your child to participate, you may be asked to cover the costs of these activities.
    We may charge for sports trips that are outside the curriculum. Participation in these activities is optional, therefore we require payment where agreed that a student can participate. Any charge should be made in advance. 
    We may ask for a donation for an overnight camp – and then you can choose if you want to pay none, some or all of the donation. If you choose not to make a donation, your child cannot be stopped from attending a camp if it is part of the school’s core learning programme (curriculum).
    You need to provide your child with a school uniform.

  2. Do you provide Lunches in School?
    We provide lunch to all students, as part of the MOE healthy school lunches programme. Our Chef and her team work hard to provide a healthy and nutritious lunch each day for our students and as such, although students can pack a lunch of their own choice, parents are not permitted to drop lunches to school, and students are not permitted to have food delivered to school.
    The school cafe and tuck shop open daily to allow students to purchase snacks and meals.

  3. How do I buy a uniform for my daughter?
    Please follow this link to The U Shop online for all information, including: shop hours, uniform regulations, price lists, etc.

  4. What are the schools Bylaws?
    Follow this link to review the Hastings Girls' Bylaws.

  5. How do I find out more information about the local bus services?
    Many of our students travel to school each day by bus. If you are unsure which route is the best one, please contact Rob Orr, our school Bus Controller, or@hastingsgirls.com. Please note that for safety reasons cars are not permitted to park in the bus bay between 8am and 4pm.

  6. Does my daughter need to bring her own device to school (BYOD)?
    Students should have their own device by the time they reach Year 11.  Juniors aren't required to have a device as lessons will be available in both hardcopy as well as digital. If you are going to purchase a device for a student to use you shouldn't need to spend more than $1,000. A 'device' is a laptop computer with a Microsoft Windows operating system NOT a Chromebook, iPad, other tablet, or Apple MacBook. If you have any questions or concerns, please email pe@hastingsgirls.com

  7. Which Zone are we in?
    All students who live within the HOME ZONE described below shall be entitled to enrol at Hastings Girls’ High School. The home zone’s boundaries are defined as the area bound by the following line: 

    • From Fernhill, following the Ngaruroro River to the Chesterhope Bridge 

    • South down Pakowhai Road (from Ngaruroro River to Karamu Stream), then following the Karamu Stream to where it intersects Karamu Road 

    • Karamu Road (south from Karamu Stream) into Karamu Road South to St Aubyn Street East • East down St Aubyn Street East to Windsor Avenue 

    • South in Windsor Avenue to Heretaunga Street East 

    • East down Havelock Road to St Georges Road 

    • South along St Georges Road South to Te Aute Road 

    • West into Te Aute Road continuing to State Highway 2 at Paki Paki 

    • State Highway 2 from Paki Paki to Opapa including side roads as follows: Burma Road, Colin White Road, Poukawa Road, Douglas Road, Te Mahanga Road, Cohrs Road, Malcolm Road, Te Mahanga Settlement Road, Glenogle Road and Horonui Road 

    • Paki Paki township including Turamoe Road, Te Aute Road to Mutiny Road corner, Mutiny Road (from Te Aute Road to Stock Road) and Stock Road (from State Highway 2 to Mutiny Road) 

    • Following Paki Paki Road North, continuing into Maraekakaho Road 

    • West into York Road 

    • North on to the Expressway 

    • From the Expressway into Omahu Road to the Ngaruroro Bridge on SH50 at Fernhill. Proof of residence within the home zone may be required.

  8. What is the process for enrolling if we are out of zone?
    If Out-of-zone application numbers exceed places available, a ballot will be held. Out-of-zone applications use the same online enrolment procedure as in-zone students – except for the in-zone declaration and providing proof of residence.

    For any queries, please contact Rob Orr or@hastingsgirls.com  06 873 1133 or e-mail admin@hastingsgirls.com

    First priority:
    This priority category is not applicable at this school, because the school does not run a special programme approved by the Secretary. 
    Second priority:
    Given to any applicant who is the sibling of a current student of the school.
    Third priority:
    Given to any student who is the sibling of a former student of the school. 
    Fourth priority 
    Given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school. 
    Fifth priority
    Given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the Board of the school or a child of a member of the Board of the school. 
    Sixth priority 
    Given to all other applicants. 

    Applicants seeking second or third priority status may be required to give proof of a sibling relationship.

    If there are more applicants in the first, second, third, fourth or fifth priority groups than there are places available, selection within the priority group will be by ballot conducted in accordance with instructions issued by the Secretary under Section 11 G(1) of the Education Act 1989.

School Uniform

The school requires students to wear the correct uniform at all times, including while traveling to and from school and attending any school commitments on or off school campus, e.g. sports tours, cultural and educational excursions.

We do not have a PE uniform; any appropriate clothing suitable for physical activity may be worn.

The uniform is only available at the school Uniform Shop, Unit 2, 304 Eastbourne Street West, Hastings, or online at hghs.uniformgroup.co.nz.

​Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 Uniform

  • Tartan Skirt

  • Short Sleeve Blouse

  • Long Sleeve Blouse

  • Jersey

  • Cardigan

  • Blazer

  • Jacket Softshell

  • Navy Lavalava

  • Navy Trousers

  • Navy Shorts

  • Navy Opaque Stockings

  • Black Socks with Red Trim

  • Scarf

  • Black leather lace-up shoes

​Year 12 Uniform

Skirt changes to:

  • Plain Navy Skirt

Year 13 Uniform

Shirt changes to:

  • Year 13 Short Sleeve Blouse
  • Year 13 Long Sleeve Blouse

Communication

Pānui

Our main form of communication is via Pānui. Each Sunday during term time, pānui are published on the school website.  

Emails 

Teachers and Ākina Coaches will send emails to communicate with home.  Please ensure that we have your correct contact details.

Notices 

Notices are published on KAMAR each day. Notices are used to communicate to groups of students, e.g. Lunch time practice for sport or cultural events. Students are encouraged to check the daily notices during Ākina time each day.

Reception

When visiting the school please report to the Student Centre to sign in.

Junior Stationery

Year 9 and Year 10 Stationery List

  • 3 x Blue or black pen

  • Red pen

  • 2B pencil

  • Gluestick

    • Ruler

    • Eraser

    • Pencil sharpener

    • Highlighter

    • Coloured pencils

    • 10 x IB5 Books

    • 200-page Refill Pad

    • 3 x 1E5 books

    • A4 Clearfile folder

    • Scientific calculator

Senior Subject Specific Stationery

Science

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Science

  • A4 lined refill

  • A4 folders (either manilla document wallet type or Clear Book 40 Leaf A4 type)

  • Scientific calculator

Biology

  • 2B8 Hardcover book

Chemistry

  • A4 lined refill

  • A4 folders (either manilla document wallet type or Clear Book 40 Leaf A4 type)

  • Scientific calculator

Physics

  • A4 lined refill

  • Scientific calculator

Biology

  • 2B8 Hardcover book

  • 2 x Clear Book 40 leaf

Chemistry

  • A4 lined refill

  • A4 folders (either manilla document wallet type or Clear Book 40 Leaf A4 type)

  • Scientific calculator

Physics

  • CASIO graphics calculator recommended (can be purchased from the main office)

  • A4 folder

Mathematics

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Maths

  • Scientific  calculator

  • 2x 1E5 exercise books

  • $10 learning workbook.

Money Matters

  • Scientific calculator.

  • 2x 1E5 exercise books.

Statistics

  • CASIO graphics calculator recommended
    (can be purchased from the main office).
    Alternatively scientific calculator

  • 2 x 1E5 exercise books

Calculus

  • CASIO graphics calculator recommended
    (can be purchased from the main office)

  • 2 x 1E5 exercise books

Money Matters

  • Scientific calculator.

  • 2x 1E5 exercise books.

Statistics

  • CASIO graphics calculator recommended
    (can be purchased from the main office) 
    Alternatively scientific calculator

  • 2 x 1E5 exercise books

Calculus

  • CASIO graphics calculator recommended
    (can be purchased from the main office)

  • 2 x 1E5 exercise books.

Social Science

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

History

  • 1B5 Book

Geography

  • 1B5 Book

  • Coloured pencils

  • Glue stick 

Commerce

  • Scrapbook

  • 1B5 book

History

  • 1B5 Book

Geography

  • 2B8 Hardcover book

  • Coloured pencils

  • Glue stick

Commerce

  • 1B5 Books

History

  • 1B5 Book

Geography

  • 2B8 Hardcover book

  • Coloured pencils

  • Glue stick

Commerce

  • 1B5 Book

Psychology

  • 1B5 Book

Physical Education and Health

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Physical Education

  • Pens

  • PE Gear

Health

  • 1B5 book

  • Glue stick

  • highlighters

Physical Education

  • Pens

Health

  • 1B5

  • Glue stick

  • Highlighter

Outdoor Pursuits

  • 2 x 2B pencils

Physical Education

  • Pens

Health

  • 1B5

  • Glue stick

  • Highlighter

Outdoor Pursuits

  • 2 x 2B pencils

Senior Technology

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

DVC

  • Basic kit $15.00 - available from school. Further equipment can be purchased to upgrade the basic kit. Payment in both situations is made at the student centre

Multi Tech

  • Unlined scrapbook/activity book

Nutritional Tech

  • A4 clearfile

  • Container for storage of food products

Digital Technology

  • A4 clearfile

DVC

  • Basic kit $15.00 - available from school. Further equipment can be purchased to upgrade the basic kit. Payment in both situations is made at the student centre

Multi Tech

  • Unlined scrapbook/activity book

Nutritional Tech

  • A4 clearfile

  • Container for storage of food products

Digital Technology

  • A4 clearfile

DVC

  • Basic kit $15.00 - available from school. Further equipment can be purchased to upgrade the basic kit. Payment in both situations is made at the student centre

Multi Tech

  • Unlined scrapbook/activity book

Nutritional Tech

  • A4 clearfile

  • Container for storage of food products

Digital Technology

  • A4 clearfile

Te Reo Māori

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

  • 2B8 Exercise Book

  • 14B8 Refill

  • Clearfile (20 sheets)

  • 2B8 Exercise Book

  • 14B8 Refill

  • Clearfile (20 sheets)

  • 2B8 Exercise Book

  • 14B8 Refill

  • Clearfile (20 sheets)

Performing Arts

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

  • 1 x 1B5 Exercise Book

  • Pencil Case & stationery 

  • 1 x 1B5 Exercise Book

  • Pencil Case & stationery 

  • 1 x 1B5 Exercise Book

  • Pencil Case & stationery  

English Language - (ELLI and ELLA)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

  • 1B5 exercise book

  • Clearfile

  • 1B5 exercise book

  • Clearfile

  • 1B5 exercise book

  • Clearfile

English

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

  • 1B5 Exercise book

  • Blue or black pens

  • Pencil

  • Glue stick

  • Ruler

  • Highlighters

  • 1B5 Exercise book

  • Blue or black pens

  • Pencil

  • Glue stick

  • Ruler

  • Highlighters

  • 1B5 Exercise book

  • Blue or black pens

  • Pencil

  • Glue stick

  • Ruler

  • Highlighters

Visual Arts

Art packs can be purchased at the Student Centre.  Information will be sent to parents/guardians.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Painting

Art pack ($50):

  • A3 carry case

  • A3 visual diary

  • Pencils - 4B & 6B

  • Eraser

  • Pencil sharpener

  • Pens - blue & black

  • Pencil/brush pouch

  • Round brushes - 0, 2, 6

  • Flat brushes - ¼, ½, ¾

  • Acrylic paint - 10 colours 

Photography

  • NIL

Photography

  • NIL

Design

  • NIL

Painting 

Art pack ($50):

  • A3 carry case

  • A3 visual diary

  • Pencils - 4B & 6B

  • Eraser

  • Pencil sharpener

  • Pens - blue & black

  • Pencil/brush pouch

  • Round brushes - 0, 2, 6

  • Flat brushes - ¼, ½, ¾

  • Acrylic paint - 10 colours 

Printing

Art pack ($50):

  • A3 carry case

  • A3 visual diary

  • pencils - 4B & 6B

  • eraser

  • pencil sharpener

  • pens - blue & black

  • pencil/tool pouch

  • etching tool, etching perspex 0.5mm

  • woodcut tool - 6 chisels

  • customwood 3mm

Design

  • NIL

Photography

  • NIL

Painting

Art pack ($50):

  • A3 carry case

  • A3 visual diary

  • Pencils - 4B & 6B

  • Eraser

  • Pencil sharpener

  • Pens - blue & black

  • Pencil/brush pouch

  • Round brushes - 0, 2, 6

  • Flat brushes - ¼, ½, ¾

  • Acrylic paint - 10 colours  

Printing

Art pack ($50):

  • A3 carry case

  • A3 visual diary

  • pencils - 4B & 6B

  • eraser

  • pencil sharpener

  • pens - blue & black

  • pencil/tool pouch

  • etching tool, etching perspex 0.5mm

  • woodcut tool - 6 chisels

  • customwood 3mm

Samoan Language

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

  • 2B8 Exercise Book

  • 14B8 Refill

  • Clearfile (20 sheets)

  • 2B8 Exercise Book

  • 14B8 Refill

  • Clearfile (20 sheets)

  • 2B8 Exercise Book

  • 14B8 Refill

  • Clearfile (20 sheets)

School Rules

Hastings Girls’ High School - Ngā Rau Huia O Ākina Bylaws as adopted by the Board of Trustees

This Bylaw codifies the rules and regulations applicable to students enrolled at Hastings Girls’ High School - Ngā Rau Huia O Ākina. This Bylaw replaces all previous rules and regulations applicable to students enrolled at Hastings Girls’ High School.

Kawa o Te Kura

Attendance

“Arriving on time ready to learn”

  1. 90+% attendance for all students.

  2. If you are going to be away make sure whānau informs the school.

  3. Late to school, you must sign in at the Student Centre.

  4. All attendance is monitored by the school.

  5. Great attendance is a habit. Start yours now.

Health and Safety

“Looking after each other and the school”

  1. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

  2. Have respect for property both yours and the school.

  3. You are responsible for anything you bring to school.

Lunches

“Eating together as a school whānau”

  1. Take only your share.

  2. All rubbish in the bins.

  3. Please be kind – Thank you.

  4. Try it, you may like it!

  5. Trust that we are giving you the best we can.

Personal Property

“This is your individual responsibility”

  1. Clearly name your property.

  2. School is not responsible for any of your property

Uniform

“Wearing your uniform with pride”

  1. Correct uniform is required at all times.

  2. Piercings – one nostril piercing and ears.

  3. One item of cultural significance can be worn.

  4. Hair must be tied up when required for health and safety.

  5. Tumuaki makes final decision around what is acceptable and unacceptable.

CELLPHONE FREE BETWEEN 8 AND 3

 

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