It is my pleasure to introduce Edition #8 of the HGHS Lionheart Magazine, and the first publication of 2023. Throughout this collection of articles, the theme of “cultivating change” or “te hurihanga tiritiri” and how it applies to our students, is explored.

Autotelic is a sustainable tote bag business with a twist. Their bags were made to inspire and motivate their consumers, as well as being durable, trendy, and multi-purpose. Autotelic started in 2022 here at Hamilton Girls’ High School, and sales instantly skyrocketed, where they sold out of their first collection in a matter of weeks. A few of their products included a motivational tote bag collection, a sustainable collection, and a denim collection, which customers can browse on their Instagram page (@autotelic_totes).

A quick 2-minute quiz which allows you to find out what type of business person you are destined to be!

Our mother tongues have undergone an evolution like no other.

Language learning can seem about as daunting as climbing a mountain, I should know.

The power of a growth mindset on grades and overall well being.

The need for female representation in world politics is now.

Technology has advanced in a variety of ways that can now help and provide support to many people worldwide, ranging from educational resources available from around the world, to providing direct communication between people in separate states and countries.

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 their own traditions that make their culture so important to our kura. Cuisine is a great way to bring different cultures together, and it is important that we share beautiful kai with each other. Food brings people together, and allows the current generation to connect with their ancestors before them.

Asking for help can be a frightening thought, but it's actually a sign of courage and initiative.

For our Year 13s, life after high school is approaching rapidly, with many of them looking to enter university education. This major life adjustment can be tricky to navigate, but here are some ways to ease the stress you may be experiencing.