Term Three Week 5
Good luck for Benchmarks!
- ARRIVE EARLY - gather on the grass between the 20s & 30s block at least 15 minutes before the start of your exam (the start of the block).
- LEAVE EXTRAS OUT - if at all possible, leave your bag with a friend or somewhere else safe; otherwise it will need to be stored at the side of the hall once you enter.
- KEEP CLEAR - you may only have stationery and your phone (OFF, not on silent) in a clear bag underneath your exam desk; and a clear drink bottle with you.
- SHOW THE LOVE - enter, write, and leave the exam venue in silence out of care and respect for your fellow students - they're trying to concentrate!
- HAVE A GO - come to all of your exams and give them your best shot. When you are not writing, use your time to study in your elected study space. Attendance matters!
Benchmark Exam Timetable
Please download this here:
Please email pe@hastingsgirls.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Benchmark Study Spaces (Kāhui)
While we will do our best to allow you to study in your chosen space, please note that you may be moved if there is not enough space - particularly if you have chosen "Arts" and are not an arts student, as art/photography spaces are used for those students completing their portfolios. Please also use the time wisely and be on time, you will not get a better opportunity to catch up on your mahi.
Rooms for each day see link
Daily Notices
Students please remind your Block 1 teachers to read the notices to you each morning so you don't miss out on important information.
Current Year 9 - Hub and Elective Selections
Thank you to the current Year 9s that have completed the Hub and Elective selection form. If you have not done so already, please could you fill in the form by this Friday 2 September. After that time you may be allocated to a Hub based on numbers rather than your choices.
More information on Hubs and Electives - Hub Info
Hub and Elective selection form - Selection form
New Kapa Haka Tutors
We are thrilled to welcome our new Kapa Haka Tutors, Matua John and Whaea Keita. The practice schedule for the remainder of the year is here:
All are welcome, keep an eye on the daily notices for venues.
HGHS School Board
Casual vacancy for a parent representative.
We have two casual vacancies that have occurred on the School Board for an elected parent representative.
The Board has decided to fill the vacancy by selection.
If 10% or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the Board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.
Request for a by-election should be sent to:
Presiding Member (Chair)
HGHS Board
Pakowhai Road
PO Box 2441
HASTINGS 4156
by: 23 September 2022
Upcoming Sports
Friday 26 August
Netball Senior A preparation game @ HGHS gym
HGHS Senior A vs Hawkes Bay Senior Women @ 7pm
note: no spectators permitted due to limited space.
Saturday 27 August
Secondary School Netball Finals
HGHS 9A vs NGHS 9A1 @ 8am (Court 12)
note: playing for 1st/2nd
HGHS 9B vs NGHS 9A2 @ 8am (Court 8)
note: playing for 3rd/4th
HGHS 10A vs NGHS 10A1 @ 10am (Court 16)
note: playing for 5th/6th
HGHS 10B vs SHC 10Red @ 9am (Court TBC)
note: playing for 1st/end
HGHS Senior B vs NGHS Senior B2 @ 11am (Court 14)
note: playing for 5th/6th
HGHS Senior C = LBD (lose by default)
HGHS Senior D = LBD (lose by default)
Monday 29 August
Lower North Island Secondary School (netball tournament week) at Sports Park
HGHS Senior A vs Wairarapa College @ 9.30am (Court 8)
HGHS Senior A vs Manukura @ 1.30pm (Court 12)
Tuesday 30th August
Lower North Island Secondary School (netball tournament week) at Sports Park
HGHS Senior A vs Naenae @ 8.30am (Court 13)
note: the remainder of the games during the week will be determined by results from Monday & Tuesday games.
Wednesday 31 August
Football at 4pm
HGHS 1st XI vs HNHS 2nd XI @ HGHS
HGHS 2nd XI vs NGHS 3rd XI @ HGHS2
Wednesday 31 August
Rugby at HRS Rugby Club (Elwood Rd)
HGHS2 vs Ahuriri at 4pm
HGHS1 vs Taradale / CHB at 4.45pm
Wednesday 31 August
Basketball New Zealand Secondary School Tournament in Wellington at the ASB Sports Centre
HGHS Seniors vs Napier Girls High School @ 10.45am (Court 3)
HGHS Seniors vs Wellington Girls College @ 5.45pm (Court 1)
Thursday 1September
Basketball New Zealand Secondary School Tournament in Wellington at the ASB Sports Centre
HGHS Seniors vs Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt @ 12.30pm (Court 1)
note: the remainder of the games during the week will be determined by results from the Wednesday & Thursday games
Important dates
Monday 29 August - Benchmark Examinations
Monday 29 August - Tournament Week
Monday 5-9 September - Tongan Language Week
Friday 9 September - Geography Research Assessment
Monday 12-18 September - Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Wednesday 14 September - Performing Arts Festival
Wednesday 21 September - Blossom Festival Concert