St Hilda's Collegiate School


Dear Parents and Caregivers

It is with great excitement that we have received, and can share, our confirmed ERO report for 2020. We are delighted that all that we care about, hold dear, do every day and work towards has been recognised and applauded by the Education Review Office team.

This report is a validation of the tremendous vision and dedication of the Boards of Trustees and Proprietors, the continued excellent work, innovation and commitment of the staff and the authentic alignment between what we say, what we do and what we look to develop next. ERO's comments endorse the excellence of the education that we offer, and the supportive living and learning environments we provide that allow our young women to be themselves and to flourish.

ERO has stated that their "overall evaluation judgement of St Hilda's Collegiate School's performance in achieving valued outcomes is "Strong". While that one word might seem a little underwhelming on its own, I urge you to refer to the Overall Findings and Judgement Tool (find this here), to better appreciate all that that one word encompasses.

The full report is provided by a link further on in this newsletter. Please take the time to read and digest all that it contains - there is a considerable amount of information and so much we can all be proud of. My favourite statement?: "Students learn in an environment where they know that leaders and teachers care deeply about their learning and wellbeing. They describe their school as inclusive and feel a strong sense of belonging and community."

That's what it is all about really.

Have a lovely weekend,

Jackie Barron


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    Book week is off to a fabulous start! Lunchtime activities include photo contests, blackout poetry, and a murder mystery to solve with ... Read more…
  2. Upgrade of the archway toilets

    Students and Staff alike are very grateful to the PFA for providing a substantial amount of fundraising monies to do a complete ... Read more…
  3. Video: St Hilda's Arts Festival

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  4. Sacristans' Chapel

    This week we had our second Sacristans' chapel of the year, however it was our first one in person since being back from lockdown! Read more…
  5. Sport New Zealand acknowledges St Hilda’s Youth Sport Policy

    Before lockdown, the sports department were organising a parent information evening around the challenges in youth sport and changes ... Read more…
  6. St Hilda's ERO External Evaluation

    Please find attached the St Hilda's report from the Education Review Office Read more…
  7. Last Word

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  8. Tolcarne News

    What a busy week we have had at Tolcarne! It has been nice having more flexibility at Level 1, meaning the girls have been able to get ... Read more…
  9. Wellbeing

    The current global situation has reminded us all how important it is to show kindness to others and to ourselves. Our Whanaungatanga ... Read more…
  10. From the Archives

    As we compile publications for the 125th next year, it has been interesting to look back at the old Chronicles. In the 1971 Chronicle ... Read more…
  11. Dunedin Clay Target Club Intercollegiate Championships

    Following is a brief summary of this weekends shooting results which the St Hilda's team took part in. St Hilda's Clay Target ... Read more…
  12. Information Evenings and Virtual Career Events

    Following on from the virtual events shared in last weeks newsletter, below are details on two further events being hosted for ... Read more…
  13. Fresh Choice Roslyn Fundraiser

    Get involved! Fresh Choice Roslyn has very kindly offered St Hilda’s the opportunity to participate in a fundraiser over the July ... Read more…
  14. South Fuels - Fuel for Schools Sponsorship Programme

    Local farmers, contractors & businesses (Southfuels customers) have the opportunity to nominate a school to receive 50 cents per 100 ... Read more…