A glittering week of celebrations, with year 10 exams thrown in. Don't forget to sign up for Monday's family event about our kids online

Wednesday 1 November shone bright with smiles, awards and glamour. We celebrated our seniors achievements from the year and said farewell to our Year 13 leavers.

Monday 6 November 7 pm - 9 pm

Two nominations and Two Awards!

Last week our Year 7s took on the Horizons Challenge at the Groynes.

53 keen akonga headed to McLeans Island last week to take part in the Annual Huxster Challenge

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 DHS School Production "Little Shop of Horrors"

Our Year 7 and 8 are raising funds for their term 4 events. Its not too late to signup and start selling.

Our inaugural Market Day, come along and join us on Sunday 19th November at Darfield High School.

A Chance to Lead by Example - Applications are Open for the 2024 Intake

Students from a number of Selwyn high schools had the chance to spend a day at the Selwyn District Council, recently.

Students have the link to the full photo list, but here are a few from a very successful night. Thanks to Mrs McNabb and all the Year 9 and 10 Deans and Whānau teachers.

Last week we farewelled our wonderful group from Kagoshima. This School has a long relationship with Darfield and as a school, we love welcoming them back each year. I had the pleasure of spending time with the girls before they arrived in New Zealand. During that time we talked about what they were excited about and what they were most looking forward to while they were at our School. We also talked about what they were nervous about, all of the girls had similar concerns but the main one was how they could become friends with their Darfield buddies. These concerns proved to be short-lived. On day 1 our amazing Kapa haka students performed a beautiful welcome. Our visitors responded with an outstanding version of Te Aroha. Afterwards, both groups of students shared Kai and instantly made some wonderful connections. Throughout the 2 weeks, we watched the friendships grow and develop into lifelong friendships. This is why we welcome International students to our school. Introducing our students to other cultures is a hugely rewarding experience.

Te toi whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka aweawe te ao katoa. | Artistic excellence makes the world sit up in wonder.