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Kids’ Lit Quiz Southland regional final

Three Year 7 and 8 JHC teams competed in the Kids’ Lit Quiz Southland regional final at Maruawai College in Gore. Congratulations to all three teams for their performance. A special congratulations to Aanya Shankar, Lachlan Arthur, Liam Templeton, and Walter Gibbs who placed first and have qualified for the National Final in Wellington.

Year 9 DGT Tasters – Robotics

Students in Year 9 recently delved into the world of robotics as part of their Digital Technologies Tasters program. Utilising LEGO SPIKE, they embarked on a journey of building and coding a variety of robots, including drivable ones equipped with sensors, dancing robots, and even a fitness guru named Leo that helps count sit-ups. The […]

Year 9 Tasters – Art

Year 9 Art students created stunning ceramic cupcakes as part of their taster programmes.

JHC LEO Club

Congratulations to our LEO Leadership Group for 2024. The following students have been selected to lead the club and make a difference for others. Co Presidents Sophie Byrne and Cassie Campbell Club Secretaries: Melina Salins and Ella de Garnham Treasurers: Isla Reynolds and Samara Beck Committee Chairs: Jasmine Marshall Ethan Tanner Emily Oliver Brooklynn Bavin […]

Rowing

23 JHC Rowing students competed at the Meridian SISS Championships. It was a successful day on the water after wind disrupted previous regattas this season. Stand out results on day one included Ana McWilliam and Madison Stephens finishing 2nd in their u15 Double heat, Lilah Jack 3rd In the u16 Single, and Mia Brown and […]

Kapa Haka

Hēmi Hākena Kapa Haka Roopu welcomed Te Matatū to Murihiku for their Super Rugby match against the Blues at Rugby Park. We are all very proud of the stunning part they played in the pōhiri. Ka pai Kapa!

International and Migrant Students Sports Day

47 students attended a sports day along with 140 other students from around the region. This was an excellent chance for students to connect with new friends, communicate in their own language, and learn something new. A special mention to Ong Soonkijkan, Clemens Dekker,Tin Sae-Lao, Priya Lapana and Pete Tupnate who were selected by the […]

House Competitons – Benchball

The Senior Campus House Competition kicked off with the annual Yr 9 Benchball Competition. Year 9 form classes, their form teachers and Year 13 Peer Support leaders put their bodies and pride on the line at intervals and lunchtimes for the past few weeks. It was wonderful to see so many form teachers, not only […]

Omaui Camp

The first year 7 classes have made it into Omaui for their camps. Most enjoyed beautiful sunshine whilst kayaking, abseiling, climbing, cooking and tramping with their new classmates. The smiles say it all!

Celebrating Excellence

These students earned a place in the 100 Club in 2023. The James Hargest College 100 Club is designed to celebrate the highest academic success. Students need to earn the required Excellence credits in one calendar year and achieve almost all, if not all of the credits on offer at Excellence level. This is a […]