Forget a gentle Friday afternoon wind down! Last week HHS was pumping with badminton and football players, Kapa Haka chants, Samoan harmonies, Filipino choreography and EPro8 minds buzzing. Hundreds of students focussing on their chosen endeavour – led by our dedicated staff. The atmosphere was filled with dedication and excitement! We are eager to witness […]
Last week, the Year 11 Design and Photography class visited Kitekite falls and Piha beach. The students are investigating climate issues that relate to Aotearoa New Zealand. They were able to take some amazing photos that will be used as the basis of their zines (a mini short run magazine design) to educate and raise […]
We enjoy celebrating student achievement and every year we recognise high performance at our annual Excellence Breakfast. This is the first of our celebrations to acknowledge the NCEA achievements of our students in 2024. We are proud of the focus students put in to attain this success and also acknowledge our outstanding kaiako/teachers. Their knowledge, […]
Students and staff are maximising their use of our new “heart of the school” space. This development was made possible due to the generous bequest of a former student – a graduate from the class of 1959! Construction included works from below ground including rainwater storage for garden maintenance, a performance-ready stage and a bespoke […]
We’re thrilled to welcome Ruby Porter back to lead junior student groups in a series of inspiring creative writing sessions! This week marked the first of four 90-minute workshops, and it was a fantastic start. Students immersed themselves in writing, exploring their creativity with purpose and enthusiasm. Throughout the session, they shared ideas, exchanged feedback, […]
