News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānauTonight, we look forward to celebrating the achievements of our athletes at the Sports Prizegiving. This event is always a highlight, acknowledging the dedication, teamwork, and determination of our students who represent our kura with pride both on and off the field.On Monday, we will hold our final Assembly, where our Gold Ākina badges will be presented. These badges recognise students who have gone above and beyond in service, participation, and engagement throughout the ...
October 17, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānau,What a week it has been — a true feast of seasons! Sunshine one moment, showers the next, and a brisk wind to remind us that change is in the air. Yet, what a wonderful way to finish the week, with the glorious sun shining down on our student leaders as they took on the HBHS Prefects in a hard-fought and spirited netball match with HGHS taking the win! It was a moment that perfectly captured the energy of this term — teamwork, laughter, friendly competition, and pr...
October 10, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānau,As we come to the end of Term 3, I want to take a moment to acknowledge what has been a busy and rewarding term for our kura.This week has been particularly special as we celebrated Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Our ākonga led from the front, beginning with a student-led assembly that set the tone for a week filled with activities, performances, and pride in our language and culture. Their leadership and enthusiasm have been inspiring, and it was heartening to see so many studen...
September 19, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānau,Today we send our very best wishes to the large contingent of Hastings Girls’ students and staff involved in the Moana Bays Girls' Rugby trip to Europe. While not a school trip, it is an extraordinary experience, to be inspired by the international stage, and to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This adventure has been made possible by an incredible community effort, and we are so proud of those who are involved.Closer to home, this weekend a troupe of our dan...
September 12, 2025News ~ Pānui
It has been another busy and rewarding week at Hastings Girls’ High School. With only two weeks of the term remaining, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on our recent highlights, acknowledge the hard work of our students and staff, and share what lies ahead.We are excited to announce our student leadership team for 2026. This year, we have made the purposeful decision to appoint our leaders earlier than usual, a change driven by feedback from our current leaders and our shared goal to str...
September 5, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānauThis week has been another wonderful reminder of the pride we hold in our ākonga. It was fantastic to see our netballers on court in Palmerston North at the Lower North Island Secondary Schools Netball Competition. They were amazing throughout the week, finishing 10th overall — a fantastic achievement and a reflection of their commitment, teamwork, and skill.Today, our students went all out in a sea of yellow to support the Cancer Society's annual Daffodil Day. It was insp...
August 29, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānauThis week we reach the end of our benchmark examinations, an important step in preparing our senior students for NCEA later in the year. These assessments provide valuable feedback for both students and staff, helping us identify strengths and areas to focus on as we head towards external examinations. We are proud of the way our students approached this challenge and encourage them to take some time to reflect on their results and set clear goals for Term 4.Our winter sports...
August 22, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānauThis week has reminded me just how vibrant and connected our kura truly is. From culture to competition, exams to enterprise — our ākonga continue to show up, shine, and support one another in ways that make us proud every day.Fiafia Night was once again a beautiful celebration of identity and belonging. The packed hall, the energy on stage, and the support from whānau reflected the strength of our community and the pride our girls take in who they are. The performances w...
August 15, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānauThis week the spirit of our kura has been on full display — filled with colour, connection, and the powerful voices of our future leaders.We were privileged to hear from a remarkable group of senior students who put themselves forward for 2026 student leadership positions. The number of applicants was overwhelming, and each one stood proudly on stage, speaking with purpose and heart. The themes that emerged were striking: a commitment to our values, a desire to serve others...
August 8, 2025News ~ Pānui
This week at Hastings Girls’ High School – Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina has been one filled with pride, connection, and celebration.On Tuesday evening, we welcomed prospective students and their whānau into our kura for Open Evening. It was a fabulous night, with our staff and students proudly showcasing all that makes our school special. It was particularly heartening to see many of our current students reconnecting with their old schools and familiar faces — a lovely reminder of the strong co...
August 1, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānauThere is a real buzz of activity around the kura this week as we step into a term full of opportunity and celebration.Student Leadership 2026 – Applications OpenThe process to select our 2026 student leaders is officially underway. Students are currently submitting their applications and we’re looking forward to hearing them speak to the student body about their vision, values, and hopes for the year ahead. This is always an inspiring time in our school calendar and we’...
July 25, 2025News ~ Pānui
Senior Students at the Market Expo today...
July 18, 2025News ~ Pānui
Tēnā koutou e te whānauI hope you all had a restful long weekend and were able to enjoy the local Matariki celebrations with your whānau and wider community.Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen some fantastic events across the kura. A huge congratulations to all involved in the inter-house netball competitions – well done to our participants and organisers for making this happen.This week, we also celebrated our long-serving staff members, a wonderful way to end the term and come together...
June 27, 2025News ~ Pānui
Ngā mihi o te tau hou Māori ki a koutou katoa e ngā whānauMatariki is a time that marks the Māori New Year, a time to remember and honour those who have passed on, to reflect, come together, and look ahead to the future.This week, we began our celebrations with a special Matariki assembly alongside our Te Rōpū Manu Huia brothers, who joined us to return the shared taonga we placed earlier this term at the Hāro o te Kāhu regional campaign. The ceremony was conducted with tikanga and kawa...
June 18, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānauThis week we proudly celebrated International Language Week — a powerful and humbling experience for our kura. It was heartening to see our ākonga stand with pride, speaking in their heritage languages. Ngā mihi nui to all our ākonga and whānau who contributed and supported this special celebration.Thank you to all the whānau who attended our Junior Parent-Teacher Interviews this week, especially on the cold winter evening. It was great to see you and have you all here...
June 13, 2025News ~ Pānui
Tēnā koutou e te whānauI hope you all enjoyed the long weekend and had some time to rest and recharge.This past week, our kura proudly celebrated Pride Week, and I want to acknowledge the outstanding contributions from both staff and students. Your efforts in promoting inclusion and celebrating the diversity within our school whānau demonstrates our school values of manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.Our Level 3 Outdoors class returns today from their incredible ...
June 6, 2025News ~ Pānui
Talofa lava!Last Friday, our rōpū Kapa Haka - Te Rōpū Manu Huia placed second at the Haaro o te Kaahu regional Kapa Haka competition. This is a massive achievement, and it means we are heading to the National Kapa Haka competition in Tauranga Moana in 2026! Kei runga noa atu koutou katoa! This week, we celebrate Gagana Samoa - Samoan Language Week. We began the week with the Ava Ceremony, officially opening the event, followed by a beautiful assembly where our Samoan aiga displayed a great s...
May 30, 2025News ~ Pānui
Tēna Koutou Katoa, The week began with our participation in the Showquest, where we placed 2nd overall and won a series of awards for the evening, and to Sharon Faalelea, who took home the ‘Whetū Rangatahi’ for the overall Senior Performer of the evening. I would like to congratulate and thank all of our ākonga; we are incredibly proud of you all. I also want to thank our teachers and whānau for their hard work and commitment to getting our ākonga to the stage. Thank you to our senior ...
May 23, 2025News ~ Pānui
Tēnā koutou e ngā whānauIt has been a great week for our students. Several students successfully took their driver’s licence tests which was wonderful to see and an important step toward independence and future opportunities. Today, we also acknowledged Pink Shirt Day which highlights our ongoing support for anti-bullying and ties in with Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s been great seeing our students and staff wearing pink and supporting such a meaningful kaupapa.Our Level 1 Business ...
May 16, 2025News ~ Pānui
Tēnā Koutou KatoaIt has been a very busy week and it has been great seeing our students immersed in their learning and settled in school. A pānui has been sent to our caregivers regarding the upcoming CAA exams. Please keep an eye on your inbox and check your spam folder in case the pānui has gone to this folder. Our Level 2 Outdoor Education class returns from the Bay of Islands today. We wish them a safe journey home after a week of incredible activities in the Far North. We would like to ...
May 9, 2025News ~ Pānui
Tēnā koutou katoa e ngā whānauI hope you all had a safe and enjoyable holiday. It is with honour and privilege to be the Acting Principal for Term 2, serving our school, students, and community.We’ve had a great start to the term with our ANZAC Assembly on Monday and we would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to our special guest who attended from the New Zealand Air Force, the Army, and our local Hawke's Bay bagpiper. Their presence helped us mark the occasion with the respect and r...
May 2, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānau What a fantastic way to wrap up the term - on the sideline for the Senior Volleyball Final, and even better, taking the win! A great finish to what has been a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding term across the board.To our Year 9s - he mihi nui ki a koutou. It has been great to see the progress you've made as you settle into high school life. Navigating a new environment, building friendships, and adjusting to new routines is no small feat, and we’re proud of the way you...
April 11, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora koutouAs we near the end of Term 1, it’s been a pleasure to reflect on the many achievements and opportunities our students have embraced so far. With just one more week to go, the energy and enthusiasm around the school remain high as we wrap up a busy and inspiring term.One of the recent highlights was our Endorsement Prize Giving, where we celebrated the academic achievements of our NCEA Level 1 and 2 students. It was a proud moment for our school community, and a special congratula...
April 4, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora e te whānau,We’ve had another vibrant and fun-filled week here at Hastings Girls’ High School – Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina!A definite highlight was our Big Day Out on Thursday, where we welcomed over 240 Year 8 students from across the region. It was fantastic to see our future ākonga experiencing a day in the life of a high school student. They spent time in each of our Hubs – exploring, experimenting, creating, and connecting – with lots of laughter along the way. We loved seei...
March 28, 2025News ~ Pānui
Kia ora koutouThis week we had the pleasure of welcoming our local MP, Catherine Wedd, to Hastings Girls’ High School – Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina. Catherine came to see firsthand the incredible mahi happening within our unique lunch programme. We are so proud of the high-quality kai being prepared every day for our students, especially given the tight budget constraints we are working within. Our team continues to innovate and prioritise fresh, healthy food for our young people. However, we kno...
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