OPEN EVENING

6.00 - 7.30pm, Tuesday 29 July 2025

We welcome any students and whānau to join us for an open evening where you can explore our school and meet some of our staff and students. There will be an opportunity to hear from our Principal and learn more about our junior hubs and enrolment process.

What to Expect on the Night

Our Open Evening begins at 6:00pm in the School Hall with a welcome from our Principal, Catherine Bentley.

Following this, you'll have the opportunity to explore a range of interactive subject stations set up around the school. These include:

Core learning areas and specialist subjects
Information about our electives, junior hubs, and learning pathways
Displays on sports, performing arts, careers, student leadership, and more
Uniform guidance and enrolment support

You can choose to take a self-guided walk through the spaces that interest you most, or join one of our personalised guided tours led by our staff.

Our Open Evening is designed to be tailored to your interests, giving you the chance to ask questions, meet our staff and students, and discover what Hastings Girls’ High School has to offer.

We also warmly invite you to book a personal one-on-one tour during the school day — a great way to see our learning environment in action.

Take a Look Around

Get a feel for our school before you visit. This short tour video offers a glimpse into life at Hastings Girls’ High School — from our welcoming spaces and vibrant classrooms to the specialist areas where learning comes to life. See where your journey could begin.

Meet Catherine our Principal

Here, at Hastings Girls’ High School - Ngā Rau Huia O Ākina, your daughter writes her own story around learning in which she takes centre stage. Knowing your daughter’s story and catering to her specific learning needs is our ‘why’. Putting our why at the heart of everything we do enables us to make the best decisions for our girls, whether it be in the classroom, on the sports field, or through one of our many performing arts opportunities. Everything we do is shaped around the strengths and interests of our students. Our innovative curriculum hooks students in and challenges them by discovering their passions and interests. Flexibility allows students to make choices and drive their own learning.

I feel proud to be the Principal of a school that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and has a rich and valued history.

Catherine Bentley, Principal

Hear from Our Community

At Hastings Girls’ High School, our strength lies in the people who make up our vibrant community. Hear directly from a student, a parent, and a staff member as they share their experiences — from settling into Year 9, to supporting their daughter’s journey, to teaching in a school that celebrates diversity and achievement.

These stories reflect the heart of who we are — welcoming, supportive, and focused on helping every student thrive.