Te Kura Tuarua o Tawera | Darfield High School



  1. From the tumuaki | principal: Term 1 Week 1

    An energising first week to the year. Read more…
  2. New Staff

    We are delighted to warmly welcome ten new staff members to the teaching whānau.  My name is Nicola Turner and I am thrilled to ... Read more…
  3. Whānau Conferences, 20 February, 1 pm - 6 pm

    Bookings are being made via https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/n3rex You can make bookings from the morning of Thursday 9 ... Read more…
  4. DHS Policies - reviews

    Our Board Policies Committee needs your feedback! Read more…
  5. Uniform

    Mainland Uniforms Wairakei Road are selling our uniform. Hoodies/jersey will not be available until later in the year due to supply ... Read more…
  6. Some housekeeping reminders and info for new families

    It is important that you are receiving emails sent from Darfield High School. Any emails with:@darfield.school.nz or ... Read more…
  7. SCHOOL BUS Routines and Behaviour

    monitor the school’s expectations and have direct contact with Ms Tangney, the Bus Controller. They are trusted and valued students ... Read more…
  8. Mihi Whakatau

    As is traditional, we began our school year by welcoming our new students, staff and whānau with a mihi whakatau. This was followed ... Read more…
  9. Head Students 2023

    Welcome back to our new school year. Let us introduce you to our student leaders. MacKenzie Butler, Blakely Bruce-Sheppard, Mason ... Read more…
  10. Welcome to our new International students.

    We are so grateful and excited to welcome International students back to Darfield. This week the first of our students have begun ... Read more…
  11. Welcome Archer!

    Congratulations to Kimberley Kensington (Year 7 Homeroom) and husband Tim Calder who welcomed baby Archer Finn Kensington Calder to ... Read more…
  12. University Visits

    Throughout the year, university liaison officers visit the school to provide general course advice. Year 12 and 13 akonga and whānau ... Read more…
  13. Library News!

    In an experiment to make books come to life, the librarians captured some characters in jars! But .... something went wrong! Help ... Read more…
  14. Year 7's and the Whare Pukapuka/Library

    It was wonderful to meet all our Year 7 students. Here are some photos from interval and lunchtime on their first day... Read more…
  15. Malvern A & P Show

    March 25th Entries close on March 3rd. There is a free entry class for a knitted teddy bear. There is a knitting pattern for the ... Read more…
  16. DHS Sports Term 1

    Checkout what sports we have on offer this term Read more…
  17. DHS Sports Evening

    You are invited to join us for our Inaugural Sports Evening - register below Read more…
  18. The William Pike Challenge

    DHS has partnered with The William Pike Challenge in 2023. This program will help prepare our tamariki for the Challenges that they ... Read more…
  19. Ex Student Success

    Ex student, Jade Pengelly has just had her first book published. It's been 12 years since she attended DHS but there will be some who ... Read more…
  20. Trophies and Cups

    Please remember to return awarded at last years' prizegiving now. They can be given into the main office at anytime throughout the day. Read more…
  21. Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) AGM

    Darfield High School PTSA AGM to be held on Tuesday the 21 February 2023 7.30 pm in the DHS Staff Room. New committee members are ... Read more…
  22. 3 February 2023

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