Rangatahi Pānui

Week 2 Term Three

Benchmark Examination Timetable

Please download the latest Benchmark Exam timetable here:
https://hastingsgirls.sharepoi...

Please carefully check:
- when and where your exam is taking place (subject codes are the first three letters of that subject - i.e. Level 1 Samoan = 1 SAM on the timetable).
- if you have any clashes (two exams on at the same time) - if you find a clash, please email or talk to Mr Pera directly ASAP!

Then sign up for the space you would like to be in when NOT writing an exam on this form:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/f...

When not writing an exam, you must be in one of the classrooms shown on your exam timetable for that day and block. When there, you will be expected to be working on internal assessments or studying for your next exam. There is no study leave during Benchmark Exams.

Closer to the time you will get more information, tips and tricks to help you succeed. In the meantime, please contact Mr Pera with any questions you may have (email: pe@hastingsgirls.com).

Period Products have arrived

We are pleased to share that the Free Period Products initiative from the government has arrived. As of Monday students will be able to access free period products whenever they need them. Students can come to the student centre where the products are freely available from the cabinet outside Miss G office. Help yourselves.

Social Media Alert

We only have one Facebook and one Instagram account that is officially connected to our school. It has come to our attention that there are some fake accounts out there. We want you to be careful as they are asking students to send photos to use via social media. This is not ok and a breach of your privacy. Please be safe and if you have any concerns please come and talk to us.

Nan's Tōtara Tree

Congratulations Riana Foster Yr 9 who won the 13-18yr section for her story in the NZ Matariki Short Story Competition. Read her story below.

Click here to download pdf

Open Evening

Thank you to the students who have offered to help out on the night. Could you return your permission slips and please ensure your uniform is 100% correct and you are on time.

Early Finish Preceding Open Evening

Please note that school will end early at 12.20 pm on Wednesday 11 August to accommodate Open Evening. The times of day for students follow:
0835 - Ākina Time
0850 - Block 1
0940 - Interval
1005 - Block 2
1055 - Brunch (students will receive their kai at this time)
1130 - Block 3
1220 - School Ends - the Flaxmere Bus will operate at this earlier time, but others will only arrive later at their usual times.

Farewell Kennedy Lincoln

A big farewell to Yr 13 Kennedy Lincoln who is leaving to do an AFS Student Exchange Scholarship in Canada. She will be away for a year living with a host family in Montreal. This was postponed last year due to Covid. We wish her the best of luck.