Diver Lizzie Roussel (nee Cui) has been named for the New Zealand team for the 2024 Olympic Games and will compete in the women’s 3 metre springboard diving event in Paris. Roussel was the first New Zealand diver to compete at the Olympic Games in 24 years when she contested the 3m event in Rio […]
Year 12 PE students recently competed in the Amazing Race, putting into action all the training that they have done over the last six weeks for their assessment; to demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity. Methods and principles of training were implemented through continuous and circuit training along […]
The Senior EPro8 Engineering Competition was a real nail bitter! Riley, Olivia, Emily and Campbell finished as victors of a hard fought, pressured, photo finish! Teams built puppet stages, reclining thrones, narrated stories, and the iconic children’s buzzy bee. Contestants described the competition as stressful, but rewarding and successful. Students, judges, Ms Durkin and Mr […]
Last week’s adventure to Hillary Outdoors was a blast! The weather was awesome, and activities were in full swing on this leadership camp. Students built on their teamwork skills with challenges on land and in water and their strengths were tested on the incredible ropes course. It was great to see the positive impact of […]
The EPr08 Junior Engineering Competition yesterday was a great test of skill, creativity, and collaboration. Teams raced against the clock and each other to engineer solutions to themed challenges. Competition criteria meant that teams were also tested on their artistic and storytelling abilities. Our 2023 Auckland Junior champions: Carter, Erika, Milly, and Blake took out the […]
Dr in the House! 2022 HHS alumni Vaniya Fatima paid us a visit this week. After a competitive first year at university she, along with her friend and 2022 HHS alumni Momin Mian, was selected for the University of Auckland’s Medical school. Selection was based on academic merit, clinical performance testing and personal qualities. Vaniya […]
Thank you to all the students who sat the test for entry to the Te Hiringa Academic Enrichment Programme for 2024. The standard of students tested was very high and we would like to congratulate the students who were successful in achieving a place in the programme! […]
Be sure to sit our Te Hiringa entrance exam to be eligible for the Te Hiringa Academic Enrichment Programme and Academic Scholarship. The Te Hiringa Experience and Testing will combine academic assessments with STEAM activities in our Food and Resistant Materials room. Students need to wear covered shoes and be prepared to learn and have […]
It was a beautiful blue sky afternoon when student scooping skills were put to the test! Starting with freezing cold ice cream and then scooping as fast as possible before it melted in the sun – a great challenge that was a lot of fun! A huge thank you to all our students for their […]
Our Level 2 PE classes enjoyed some education outside the classroom when they went mountain biking at Woodhill mountain bike park. This was more than just a fun day out. Our ākonga had the opportunity to apply risk management strategies and earn NCEA credits. They were tested by the terrain and enjoyed an amazing day […]
