Hamilton Girls’ High School


Introducing issue #8 of the Hamilton Girls’ High School Lionheart (student magazine), exploring the theme: 'Cultivating Change - Te Hurihanga Tiritiri'


  1. A message from the editor...

    It is my pleasure to introduce Edition #8 of the HGHS Lionheart Magazine, and the first publication of 2023. Throughout this ... Read more…
  2. Tips for Starting your Own Business

    Autotelic is a sustainable tote bag business with a twist. Their bags were made to inspire and motivate their consumers, as well as ... Read more…
  3. What Type of Business Person are You?

    A quick 2-minute quiz which allows you to find out what type of business person you are destined to be! Read more…
  4. Change

    Losses, gains, hardships, prosperity, endings, new beginnings. It's all the same. A never ending cycle. A one way track that we all ... Read more…
  5. Persephone

    It starts slowly, with the change of the seasons. You look in the mirror, brushing your teeth, and think, don't. You allow yourself ... Read more…
  6. Everything is Subject to Change

    Autumn arrives in her gold leafed glory, While Winter hides beneath her icy shade. The sky sheds tears of long lost stories, Read more…
  7. Evolution of Language

    Our mother tongues have undergone an evolution like no other. Read more…
  8. The Importance of Learning Another Language

    Language learning can seem about as daunting as climbing a mountain, I should know. Read more…
  9. Unlocking Your Mind

    The power of a growth mindset on grades and overall well being. Read more…
  10. Women in Science and Mathematics through the Millennia

    In an ever evolving world, our knowledge is constantly changing and growing with every new discovery. Scientists and mathematicians ... Read more…
  11. An at home friendly workout

    Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude, and your mood. 500m run10 x walking lunges10 x squats30 ... Read more…
  12. The Progression of Equality within Sport

    An all African-American women's baseball team from Philadelphia became the first professional women's sports team. For the first ... Read more…
  13. Changing the Way You See

    Take a look outside. What can you see? For 40-45 million people who suffer from sight loss, their answer is nothing. We often forget ... Read more…
  14. Cultivating Change for Women in Politics

    The need for female representation in world politics is now. Read more…
  15. The 75th anniversary of the Human Rights Declaration: To Weep or Rejoice?

    This year on the 10th of December, many will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Human Rights Declaration, the very day when, ... Read more…
  16. Advancing Digitally

    Technology has advanced in a variety of ways that can now help and provide support to many people worldwide, ranging from educational ... Read more…
  17. Cultural Food Traditions in a Changing Environment

    At HGHS, we are incredibly lucky to have a broad range of cultures that come together to form our community. Each of these groups have ... Read more…
  18. AI Art and Our Changing World

    Artificial intelligence has existed for a long time in our society, often used in search engines and social media algorithms. ... Read more…
  19. Learning to Ask for Help

    Asking for help can be a frightening thought, but it's actually a sign of courage and initiative. Read more…
  20. Life Beyond HGHS - Pursuing Tertiary Education

    For our Year 13s, life after high school is approaching rapidly, with many of them looking to enter university education. This major ... Read more…