Last week we were delighted to welcome Bronson Burgess to HHS to address our ākonga from Year 9 and Year 10. Bronson is a lawyer and a professional wrestler whose tireless work is helping the wrestling community strengthen the pathway to professional wrestling. He grew up in West Auckland and is of Māori and Samoan […]
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Friday Afternoon Focus
Forget a gentle Friday afternoon wind down! Last week HHS was pumping with badminton and football players, Kapa Haka chants, Samoan harmonies, Filipino choreography and EPro8 minds buzzing. Hundreds of students focussing on their chosen endeavour – led by our dedicated staff. The atmosphere was filled with dedication and excitement! We are eager to witness […]
Year 11 Design & Photography
Last week, the Year 11 Design and Photography class visited Kitekite falls and Piha beach. The students are investigating climate issues that relate to Aotearoa New Zealand. They were able to take some amazing photos that will be used as the basis of their zines (a mini short run magazine design) to educate and raise […]
Celebrating Excellence
We enjoy celebrating student achievement and every year we recognise high performance at our annual Excellence Breakfast. This is the first of our celebrations to acknowledge the NCEA achievements of our students in 2024. We are proud of the focus students put in to attain this success and also acknowledge our outstanding kaiako/teachers. Their knowledge, […]
Heart of the School
Students and staff are maximising their use of our new “heart of the school” space. This development was made possible due to the generous bequest of a former student – a graduate from the class of 1959! Construction included works from below ground including rainwater storage for garden maintenance, a performance-ready stage and a bespoke […]
