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Hargest Makes a Strong Showing in New Zealand Programming Contest '24

Hargest has once again solidified its position in the New Zealand Programming Contest amongst 57 other schools countrywide, showcasing remarkable growth and competitiveness. This year, the school fielded three teams coding in Python 3, each demonstrating their unique strengths.

Team 'Microsoft Paint', returning with the same members as last year, continued their impressive performance. Malachi Lang, Tequin Lake and Sean Cross (Year 13 students), showcased their unwavering dedication and problem-solving skills.

Joining the competition for the first time were '3Musketeers' (Irene Tendean, Shalom Naitau, and Tihara Fonseka) and 'Lionhearts' (Alex Liang - Year 11 and Thomas Bannister - Year 9). Both teams displayed promising potential, demonstrating their ability to collaborate effectively and tackle complex programming challenges.

While the competition was fierce, Hargest’s teams showcased their resilience and determination. Despite facing a grueling 5-hour contest, they successfully navigated the challenges and secured respectable rankings. Notably, David, the lone Rust coder, displayed exceptional programming prowess placed 1st on leader board at one stage, earning admiration from his peers and mentors.

Looking ahead, Hargest remains committed to fostering a culture of excellence in computer science. The school's participation in the New Zealand Programming Contest serves as a testament to their dedication to providing students with opportunities to develop their skills and compete at the highest level.

Hargest Makes a Remarkable Debut in New Zealand Programming Contest '23

Hargest School made an impressive entrance into the New Zealand Programming Contest, a prestigious event uniting high schools and universities. In their inaugural appearance, they demonstrated their prowess as Team 'Microsoft paint'. While claiming the top spot proved elusive, their commendable 30th rank was secured through the outstanding performances of students Malachi Lang, Tequin Lake, and Sean Cross (all Year 12 and Digital Technologies: Programming students). 

Spanning a demanding 5-hour duration, the competition showcased their steadfast resolve and poise, even amidst a missed problem-solving opportunity that cost them a higher ranking. Notably, due to their perseverance, they were the only team to solve the exceptionally challenging 100-point problem, though it came later than they had hoped, costing them the second spot. Looking towards 2024, Hargest's unwavering enthusiasm is fueled by their ambitions to elevate team participation and performance. Notably, Hargest's recognition as an official site, a first for any school in New Zealand, amplifies their anticipation for the journey ahead. Kudos to Team 'Microsoft paint' for their inspiring journey, emblematic of their unwavering commitment to excellence and the promise of continued growth. A special thanks to whānau for organising platters, bakes, snacks, drinks to keep them fueled throughout the contest; and the amazing pizza at the end.