Hastings Girls' High School Open Evening
We'd Love to Meet You
Thursday 6 August 2026 | 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Choosing a secondary school is a big decision. Every parent wants to find a place where their daughter will feel welcome, make meaningful friendships, be supported to achieve her best, and develop the confidence to embrace new opportunities. We warmly invite Year 8 students and their family to join us for our Open Evening on Thursday 6 August from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
This is a chance to experience Hastings Girls’ High School for yourself. Meet our students and teachers, explore our learning spaces, and discover what makes our school community extraordinary. At Hastings Girls’ High School, we believe every young woman has the potential to achieve extraordinary things. Through a caring and supportive environment, we help students build confidence, discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and develop the skills they need to succeed.
Whether your daughter is passionate about academic success, sport, the arts, culture, leadership, or simply finding a place where she feels she belongs, we would love to show you what is possible. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to see our school in action and decide whether Hastings Girls’ High School feels like the right fit for your daughter.
What to expect
During the evening you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet Principal Lisa Akers and members of our leadership team
- Hear directly from students about their experiences at school
- Explore classrooms, specialist facilities, and learning spaces
- Learn about academic, sport, arts, culture, and leadership opportunities
- Discover how we support students as they transition into secondary school
- Ask questions and experience our school first-hand
Open evening details
When: Thursday 6 August 2026
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Where: Hastings Girls’ High School, 508 Pakowhai Road, Hastings
Register your interest
If you’d like a friendly reminder before the event, simply complete the Register Interest form below.
We’ll send you a reminder closer to the date, along with any updates about the evening.
Note: Registering your interest is completely optional and does not commit you to attending.