Highlighting the success of our Māori Ākonga.The following messages of whakamihi come from our kaiako!

Estelle Warahi - Ngāti Maniapoto

This message comes from Mrs Simmonds
Estelle has been absolutely smashing it in Art this term! 

We are currently working on a surrealism unit where students modelled abstract forms out of plasticine clay, photographed them and then drew from the photographs. Estelle has demonstrated her understanding of drawing 3D forms using a range of shading techniques. Her work is not only amazing but she gets through it quickly. I'm so impressed with her skill and work ethic. 

Lucian Nepia - Muaūpoko, Waikato, Whakatōhea
Eden Kaire-Karauna - Ngāpuhi, Whakatōhea, Tainui

This message comes from Mrs Hockly
I have two outstanding Artists in my Y9 Art class. Lucian Nepia and Eden Kaire-Karauna. They are currently finishing off their Graffiti unit and both have fabulous pieces to show off.

Tahana Katipa - Tainui, Ngāpuhi

Forrest Pemberton - Ngāti Kahungunu

Prestyn Hiakita-Case - Ngāpuhi, Tūhoe, Tainui

This message was written by Matua Reimana

These student have taken on a leadership role in leading school haka getting all juniors ready and working with seniors.

Nathan Karatau

RJ Pedersen - Te Aupōuri

Jodeci Walker - Ngāti Te Rangi, Ngāti Awa, Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi

This message was written by Mrs Stratford

Level 1 Media Studies students: Nathan Karatau, RJ Pedersen, Jodeci Walker and Conrad Joyce are working towards producing an interest story to support the Litter System at HHS.  This is a fusion of a Social Studies standard and a Visual Arts standard - but done through a Media Studies lens.  Other students who feature in this project are: Sidney Mabbett, Rahera Kani & Kyah Faiers who will voice their opinion about this system.  The completed work from them and the rest of the L1 Media Studies class will be screened and available early Term 2.  

Students are working through the production process effectively making creative choices as a group.  

Victoria Barclay - Ngāti Apa (Rangitīkei)

The following message was written by Mrs Stratford

Victoria Barclay has gone beyond with her role in as one of the Environment Council Leaders.  Her energy and outlook has set the tone for the year.  She and Jorja Tasker have begun the year with the Moth Plant Competition to try and protect our community from this invasive species.  A plant swap is on the horizon along with the Recycling Boutique, Arbor Day and a lot more.  

The following message is from Mrs Selby

When I was talking to one of our students at the end of the day, my son arrived from his primary school to go home. 

I introduced the two boys and our student said hello and shook my son's hand. 

I was very impressed that our student did that.  Our student showed a great level of respect in that encounter and great modeling for my younger son. I was very proud of our student and appreciated what he did. 

Micaiah Everitt - Ngāti Maniapoto

The following message was written by Mr Barry

Micaiah Everitt is on his way to achieve the National Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)  An industry qualification with the Pacific Coast Technical Institute.

Elliot Vickery

Mena Paul - Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Pūkenga ki Waiau

Kamryn Sewell

Jess Puklowski - Ngāti Raukawa (Horowhenua/Manawatū)

The message below was written by

These students have been putting in COUNTLESS hours for our school production of FAME. Elliot is in the cast and the other students have been helping with crew. This consists of hours of rehearsal in weekends, after school and evenings that finish around 10.30pm most nights during the show weeks. Legends!

Melodee Bugg

Maia Riley

Aaliyah Brown

The message below was written by Mrs Sharpe

These students are a role model to their peers in Science. Currently we are studying Forces and Motion, a topic that involves a lot of formulae and calculations.

The girls have leant in to the challenge and are showing initiative and perseverance. Their mature approach is unrivaled in the class and I am super excited to see how the year in Science will unfold for them!