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Newsletter - 21 June 2018

‘Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu’

‘Feathers enable the bird to fly’

This whakatauki has been gifted to our school by Ngai Tahu. Its meaning 'Be prepared, have the right tools to achieve' aligns with our Hornby High School values. 

Contents

EPro8 Challenge

by Ben Carter

On Thursday and Friday, Hornby High School hosted the EPro8 Challenge.

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Principal's Report

by Robin Sutton

Kia ora koutou. Talofa. Kia Orana. Malo e lelei. Bula. Fakaalofa atu. Namaste. Kumusta. Haere mai ki Te Kura Huruhuru Ao o Horomaka. Warm greetings to the Hornby High School community.

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Assistant Principal's Report

by Simon Scott

A reminder for Year 7 & 8 parents and caregivers.

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Year 11 Dean's Report

by Chris McLaren

Kia ora, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Bula, Namaste, Kamusta, Xin chào, greetings to all

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Pride of Workmanship Award - Mark Sowerby

by Robin Sutton

At a special awards dinner Mark Sowerby, one of Hornby High School's dedicated staff, received a 'Pride of Workmanship Award'.

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Year 10 Camp

by Andrea Wall

Last week our Year 10 students attended camp at the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre.

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Manaiakalani programme continues to shine

by Robin Sutton

We have now received our fifth set of achievement data on student achievement both within Hornby High School and across our Uru Mānuka cluster, highlighting student achievement as we engage with the Manaiakalani ‘Learn Create Share’ pedagogy, and digital devices (Chromebooks).

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I Am UNBREAKABLE

by Sarah Kavanagh

On Friday 15 June, Year 7, 8 and 9's got to see the world hip hop champions: IDentity Dance Company perform.

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HHS students feature in the Education Gazette

by Andrea Wall

The June edition of the New Zealand Education Gazette features some our successful students at last years Tech Hub Crest Challenge.

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Hornby High School Enrolment Scheme 2019

by Robin Sutton

From 1 January 2019 Hornby High School will operate the enrolment scheme previously notified.

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School Closure - 4th, 5th and 6th July

by Robin Sutton

As you know, Hornby High School is in the midst of an almost complete school rebuild. We are the first Christchurch secondary school to undergo such extensive redevelopment. This is taking place directly in the middle of the current school campus, while we continue to operate as a school.

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Classics Open Day

by Sarah Handley (Richardson)

Forty Level 2 and 3 Classics students visited the University of Canterbury central city campus for the Classics Open Day.

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Performing Arts

by Katie Beer

Congratulations to Lachlan Hickford and Cody Edminstin-Lauder on their awesome performance at Rock Quest last Saturday.

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Salu Salo

by Lauren Briggs

The Hornby High School annual Salu Salo evening was a great success this year. We were fortunate to have students, parents and staff from Hornby Primary School join us this year and we would like to thank them for their contribution to an evening that celebrated and showcased Filipino culture and our talented students.

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Girls in Hi Vis

by Barbara Climo

On Tuesday a group of seven Year 12 girls visited Fulton Hogan as part of the Girls in Hi Vis Day. It was a fantastic opportunity for the girls to see all of the different careers that a company like Fulton Hogan have on offer.

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Musical Theatre

by Katie Beer

Hornby High School Auditorium - Wednesday 27th June

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Year 7 - 8 Wood Technology

by Ron Harwood

Every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, our Year 7 and Year 8 classes travel to technology.

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School Jackets

by Andrea Wall

Due to some funding made available to us we now have our school jackets subsidised.

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Important Information

Important Information

by Andrea Wall

Term Dates 2019

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Outward Bound

by Andrea Wall

School Holiday Parent & Teen Course

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Electronic Music Afterschool Programme:

by Andrea Wall

The programme is aimed at intermediate and early-high school aged young people covering the essential knowledge needed to produce outstanding Electronic Music. We run our programme on a Tuesday afternoon from 4pm - 5:30pm and are looking to expand our reach into the local community.

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The Adolescent Brain

by Andrea Wall

Community Conversation at St Mark’s Church, 150 Withells Road, Avonhead, presented by the Brainwave Trust

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YMCA After School Recreational Programmes

by Andrea Wall

Term 3 - enrolling now

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Holden Street Smart

by Andrea Wall

Holden Street Smart is a world-class, cognitive based driver programme that aims to positively influence the lives of young kiwis across the country. The Programme has been developed with the involvement of world-renowned road safety expert, Peter Sheppard. In addition, passionate road safety advocate, Greg Murphy, is our Programme Ambassador.

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Getting your flu shot every year is the best protection against getting the flu.

by Andrea Wall

Get ready for flu season – protect your whānau and community

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Free Dental Care for Teens

by Andrea Wall

Free dental care is available for teens until their 18th birthday.

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The Christchurch Brick Show 2018

by Andrea Wall

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July - Horncastle Arena. 9am - 5pm.

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Thank you to our sponsor

by Andrea Wall

Ministry of Education

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