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Message from our Acting Tumuaki
Message from our Acting Tumuaki
Tēnā koutou katoa.
In week 2 of next term, the school hall will be transformed into a stunning art gallery - exhibiting works from professional artists from all around New Zealand, and some very special NGHS student pieces as well. This is an annual highlight in our school calendar and the PTA have been busy behind the scenes organising this significant fundraiser for our kura. This year sees a rebrand of the event to Art For All - re-emphasising that there is really something for everyone to fall in love with and take home! The money raised supports various school programmes, in particular around wellbeing, and provides additional resources that directly enhance student learning. Be quick to get tickets to the Opening Night Gala on Friday 25 July - and be first to see what is on offer and purchase the piece (or pieces) you want!
The inspirational movie Tinā has certainly raised the profile of the Big Sing in the wider community. Here at NGHS it has always been a focal point of our extra curricular choral programme, and on Wednesday night at the Gala concert, our Ad Lucem choir received two awards. We now need to wait for the other regional rounds to be completed to see if we progress through to the next level of the competition. Many of these students have been involved in Chamber Music, RockQuest, and the Big Sing - learning the essential life skill of jumping from one gig to the next without missing a beat!
Finally, a reminder that school is closed on Friday 20 June to recognise Matariki - a chance to come together with whānau to acknowledge the year gone by, plan for the future, and celebrate the present. Students will also have a distance learning day on Monday 23 June to allow parents of senior students (Year 11-13) the opportunity to discuss progress with teachers at this critical time of the year. Work will be set by teachers through Google Classroom or pre-assigned in class. Please let the office know if you require your daughter (Year 9 & 10) to be supervised at school that day.
Ngā mihi nui
Mrs Megan Mannering
Phone: 06 835 1069 Web: www.nghs.school.nz Main Office email: nghs@nghs.school.nz Principal's PA Email: dmcpherson@nghs.school.nz
Important Dates Coming Up
Important Dates Coming Up
JUNE 2025
Tuesday 17: Pūhoro Wānanga, offsite all day
Tuesday 17: Junior Quiz Night with NBHS, 6.30 - 8.30pm, NGHS Hall
Wednesday 18: Music Evening, NGHS Hall, 7.00pm, $5 entry
Thursday 19: Shakespeare Day for all Y9 ākonga
Thursday 19: Year 13 Jammies for June Dress-up
Friday 20: School and Hostel Closed - Matariki
Sunday 22 - Friday 27: Year 11 Leadership Camp at Hillary Outdoors, Tongariro
Monday 23: Distance Learning Day for all students. Senior Parent-Teacher Meetings.
Wednesday 25: PNGHS Exchange
Wednesday 25: Year 12 Drama Production Evening
Thursday 26: NBHS/NGHS Exchange/Showcase, 12.30 - 3.00pm
Thursday 26: Board Meeting, 5.30pm
Friday 27: Whakataetae, P5
Friday 27: END OF TERM 2
Tremains Art for All Exhibition
Tremains Art for All Exhibition
Napier Girls’ High School presents the Tremains Art for All Exhibition
Friday 25 July – Sunday 27 July 2025
NGHS Hall
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that our beloved annual art exhibition has had a complete makeover!
Formerly known as the Tremains Affordable Art Exhibition, it’s now rebranded as the Tremains Art for All Exhibition — an Exhibition for All Tastes & All Budgets.
Get ready to experience an incredible showcase of professional artists from all over Aotearoa New Zealand (as well as some Art from NGHS students) — each bringing their own unique creativity and passion.
Why Art for All?
ALL artworks are priced for accessibility — with many under $1,300 and a few special pieces up to $5,000.
ALL proceeds go directly back to Napier Girls' High School, supporting our ākonga (students) in their academic and creative journeys.
Since its beginning, the art exhibition has raised over $250,000 for our school - directly supporting initiatives that benefit every student.
Save the date
Our 8th exhibition is almost here! This year’s Tremains Art for All Exhibition is running across the weekend of 25–27 July 2025, and this event is NGHS’ major fundraiser.
· Featuring more than 90 professional artists from across Aotearoa
· A perfect opportunity to buy beautiful, original art
· 100% of proceeds to Napier Girls’ High School
We’d love your support to make this year’s event the most successful yet!
Come along, spread the word, and help us celebrate creativity while giving back to our school community.
Please visit our new website at artforall.co.nz and help us spread the word by sharing posts widely.
And don’t forget to follow us on social media for regular updates and sneak peeks of this year’s artworks:
Opening Night Function
Date: Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 5.30pm to 8.00pm
Venue: NGHS Hall
Be among the first to experience the Tremains Art for All Exhibition at our exclusive Opening Night function.
This R18 event offers a special opportunity to preview and purchase artwork ahead of the general public - all while enjoying a vibrant evening of:
Delicious canapés
A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments
Live entertainment
Limited tickets so don’t miss out! Tickets will be available to purchase next week from EventFinda so grab one as soon as you can.
Visiting the Tremains Art for ALL Exhibition
Can’t make it to the Opening Night? No problem! The Tremains Art for All Exhibition will be open to the public throughout the weekend in the NGHS Hall - and entry is FREE!
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July 2025 – open from 10.00am daily
Don’t miss the ever-popular Pop-Up Gallery in the hall foyer!
Featuring hundreds of art and design items priced from $5 to $200, including:
Prints & posters, Jewellery, Ceramics and so much more!
There’s something for everyone - come along, browse, and take home a unique piece while supporting NGHS.
And coming soon - the Art for All Exhibition Raffle
There are seven exciting prize packs up for grabs. Students will be asked to sell raffle tickets, with the draw running alongside the exhibition.
Special prizes will be awarded to students who sell multiple books of tickets and to the highest-selling Form Class.
Tremains Art for All Exhibition Sponsorship
The AFAE Committee, on behalf of NGHS, would like to extend our thanks to the amazing sponsors of this event. Your generous support makes this exhibition possible – we couldn’t do it without you!
Platinum Sponsors: Tremains - Sarah Pinckney-Welch
Gold Sponsors: Somerset Smith Partners, Ocean Orthodontics, Edges Art + Framing
Silver Sponsors: Te Mata Estate, Gifford Devine Lawyers, No 9 Printing.com, Bennett and Pearson Optometrists, Colonial Lodge Motel, Mardi Gras Event Hire, and Provista Balustrade Systems
It’s not too late to join the team of Sponsors and to show your support for NZ art and NGHS, whilst gaining the benefits of being associated with this high-profile Hawke’s Bay event. Please contact Nic Holland by email on nghsaae@gmail.com if you would like to partner with us.
Questions?
If you have any queries about the Tremains Art for All Exhibition, please get in touch with the Art Exhibition team via Susan Hopley or Kim Vercoe by email – nghsaae@gmail.com
Toi Whakaari - Performing Arts
Toi Whakaari - Performing Arts
Chamber Music Contest 2025 Results
On Tuesday 2 June we had 15 groups compete in the Chamber Music District heats which was held at the Blythe Centre, Iona College, Havelock North. All our students have been rehearsing diligently over the past term and a half. Each and every group presented themselves extremely well and were a real credit to our kura. We had four NGHS groups and a combined NGHS, HNHS and Lindisfarne group selected to compete at the District finals on Wednesday evening which was fantastic as only 8 groups were invited to compete in this section.
NGHS’s N0 Strings Attached were also invited as they were receiving a special award. They won the Original Student Composition Award: Lily Harrington, Emma Duncan, Keely Flynn and Lucy Duncan performed. Lily wrote this original composition for her Chamber group.
The following are the four NGHS groups and Zilin’s combined Chamber Music group, who competed in the District finals.
Triple Trebles: Wei Mi Huang, Linda Meng, Emily Li
Perfecto Quartetto: Eva Aparicio Pierard, Isobel Stubbs, Connie Zeng, Javier Aparicio Pierard (NBHS)
Trio Di Tartini who won the IRMT Encouragement Award: Connie Zeng, Emily Li, Joey Li
In your Drings who won KBB Music Award: Mia Nichol, Sofia Irvine, Maddy Dolley
The Treble Makers won the Best Overall Award: This combined school group included Zilin Zhao on piano. They will now move onto the next stage of the competition in Wellington later this month.
Congratulations to all involved and especially the groups who gained awards. So very proud of you all. Thank you to all our music tutors for your mahi and support towards this event.
Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ (SGCNZ) Competition
Year 11 student Eleanor Deed has been awarded a Highly Commended for her Static Image in the recent Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ (SGCNZ) Competition. Congratulations Eleanor!
Rockquest 2025 Results
On the evening of Saturday 7 June, our two NGHS/NBHS groups competed in the Rockquest Regional Finals at the Toitoi Arts & Event Centre in Hastings.
What a night! 16 bands hit the stage and a variety of music genres were blasted out to a very appreciative audience. The lighting was spectacular as were the bands performing.
LUCIDATION hit the stage as the third act, which consists of NGHS students: Tayla Baxter on guitar, Audrey Anna Robin on vocals, Chloe Evans on bass and Manawa Rakete from NBHS on drums. Their heavy metal original compositions were AWESOME. The groupies were there to support them… front stage!
Tori Gibbs and Eliza Woods with their duo, who were placed in the top 2 of the regional contest performing Tori’s original composition, were also invited to return to compete on Saturday as guest artists. Tori was awarded the BEST Lyrics Award for her original composition on the night.
Well done to both groups. You really do rock! Thank you to Jason Alexander, our Rock Group tutor for your mahi and support.
LUCIDATION
Eliza Woods and Tori Gibbs
Big Sing 2025 Results
We had a busy and exciting day on Wednesday 11 June, as our all-comers choir, Ngā Ihi o te Rā and our auditioned choir, Ad Lucem competed at the East Coast Big Sing Regional Competition.
Ngā Ihi o te Rā performed in the morning session with a diverse line-up of songs ranging from an excerpt from a Baroque Oratorio right up to an arrangement of a Coldplay song! For their New Zealand song, the choir performed the beautiful song ‘I Te Pō’ by Gisborne musician Rob Ruha. The choir performed commendably, and was the biggest choir on stage by some way, with a huge 89 students!
Ad Lucem were up in the afternoon session. They had been working very hard, rehearsing twice a week for a term and half, and even giving up a Saturday to do a workshop with Elisha Fa’i So’oialo, the arranger of our Samoan song ‘Sina Oe/Manu o le Vaveao’. Her work with the choir clearly paid off, as Ad Lucem won the award for ‘Best Performance of a New Zealand Composition/Arrangement’ for their performance of ‘Sina Oe’. The energy they brought to their performance was also rewarded with the ‘Audience Impact’ trophy, an award given to the piece best received by the audience at the Gala Concert. Special mention must be given to choir member Destiny Tuese, who helped the choir perfect their pronunciation and actions and also led the mili pati in our performance
Their other two songs were the beautiful ‘And So it Goes’ by Billy Joel, where the song was started and finished by a lovely solo from Maddy Dolley, and ‘For the Beauty of the Earth’ by English composer John Rutter, which was a particular showcase for our sopranos with its soaring high notes!
Mr Atkinson was incredibly proud of both choirs for their focus on stage and their audience support for each other and for other schools off-stage. We will now have to wait until Monday 23 June to find out if we have been selected to go to Cadenza or Finale, but whatever happens our students can take enormous pride in what they have already achieved.
Ad Lucem
Ngā Ihi o te Rā
Music Evening Poster.pdfNGHS Annual Music Evening
We have had an incredibly busy and successful couple of terms. Our ākonga have rehearsed and presented some OUTSTANDING performances over the past months, whether it be solo, duo, ensemble or larger groups, the music has delighted many audiences and adjudicators. A culmination of these performances will be show-cased at our annual and popular Music Evening: Wednesday 18 June, NGHS School Hall, 7pm, $5 entry.
We would love to see you there. It will be a FABULOUS night, believe me!
How exciting to see NGHS Old Girl Tiaki McArdle (2024 Year 13 student) as the NEW face for Scholarship Wellington.
Tiaki received the Deane Music Scholarship.
Ms Tess Tobin - HoLA Performing Arts
Hākinakina - Sports
Hākinakina - Sports
HB Hockey Representatives
Congratulations to our NGHS Hawke’s Bay representative players for 2025!
U18
Lucy Angland
Rosa Angland
Lexi Pollock
Anania Tamati-Herrick
Meela Tamati-Herrick
U16
Olivia Puetz
Stella Hill
Zita Meo
Katelyn Palmer
Abigail Smith
Aluma
Congratulations to our Kaitlin Cotter (NGHS Sport Coordinator) and Hannah Cotter who have both been selected for the Black Sticks Women's USA Tour Squad!
Congratulations to Shyan Murphy, who debuted for both NZ Women's Touch team in the ANZAC test series in Christchurch last weekend. Shyan also recently toured New South Wales with the NZ Māori Touch team.
IMPORTANT DATE COMING UP
Wednesday 25 June:
PNGHS Sports Exchange in Palmerston North
ECNI Cross Country
The NGHS Cross Country Team had a fantastic day at the ECNI Championships in Gisborne, with every runner giving it their all. 👏🥇🏃🏼♀️
A huge congratulations to Paige Dobson for her outstanding 1st place finish in the Senior Girls’ race, and to Natasha MacRae who placed 2nd in the Year 9 Girls’ race. Along with Natasha's result, Kaia Ranston's 4th place and Isobel Hodgkinson's 5th place won the fastest Year 9 team award.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable day, made even better by the strong team spirit and support from everyone involved. Ngā mihi nui to Karla Caviale-Delzescaux for her help with transport and supervision and to Mr Roderick our cross country team manager.
NZ OPEN Swimming Champ in Auckland
Well done to our three swimmers who competed recently at the highly competitive NZ OPEN Swimming Championships: Breeze van Veldhuizen, Holly Stanford and Zoe Ennor. After many hours spent training in the pool, between 7 and 9 sessions a week, they achieved times to be proud of 💦
HB U16 Basketball
Well done to our NGHS students who competed in the U16 regionals over King’s Birthday weekend and placed 3rd.
Peyton Tuala-Fata
Paige Davies
Kendal Waenga
Aaliyah Wiari-Wroe
Midnight Edmonds
Raevyhn Burton
Teachers' Corner
Our netball guru Ms Lassen is always a keen supporter of NGHS old girls. Well done Parris Petera (Mainland Tactics) we are all watching and proud of your achievements.
Let Us Know Your Sports News!
We love to acknowledge our students’ sporting achievements outside of school. If you have any representative selections, results, information, or photos from external sporting events that occurred over the holidays or during the term, please send them to sport@nghs.school.nz
This information may be placed in the school newsletter and on our celebration wall in the gym or held for future consideration for school sports badges and achievement awards.
MJ Durkin - Head of Sport
The Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Celebrating Success!
A huge congratulations to three of our outstanding Old Girls' – Sophie Gouder, Olivia Augustine, and Alisha Stanford – who were presented with their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Government House in Wellington over the weekend. Their achievement marks the culmination of five years of dedication, perseverance, and service as they completed their Bronze, Silver, and now Gold Awards. We are incredibly proud of their commitment and the way they have represented our Kura.
We also extend our congratulations to Abby Gold, our Niwha House Prefect, who has recently completed all the requirements for her Gold Award. Abby will be formally presented with her award next year at Government House – a moment we are all looking forward to celebrating with her.
There are currently 28 Year 13 students actively working towards completing their Duke of Ed Awards before the end of the year. We believe in you and know you can achieve this final milestone!
Reminder: If you have any questions, need guidance, or just want to check your progress, I am available every Tuesday at lunchtime in the library specifically for Duke of Ed support. Don’t hesitate to come and see me – you're not alone on this journey!
Mrs Louise Bassett-Foss
Umanga - Careers
Umanga - Careers
Futuropoly Event
On Wednesday 4 June, 20 Year 12s attended the Futuropoly Careers Event at the Hastings Showgrounds. It was a hands-on event, with students working a digger, building a bridge, sewing up a fake wound, putting on fake lashes, picking apples and many other interactive activities.
Many thanks to the Dingle Foundation and Ashleigh Toye for putting this on for Hawke's Bay Schools.
Year 10 Careers Morning
We are on the lookout for a range of speakers to talk to our Year 10 students on Friday 18 July. The purpose of the morning is to help our students explore a variety of career options and to inspire them into the world of work. If you are interested in participating in the morning and willing to share your career journey, please email jhadley@nghs.school.nz for more information.
University Scholarships for Year 13 Students
We have a number of Universities coming into school this term to provide information on Scholarships. Additionally, MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2026. The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Māori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list.
Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success.
For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the MoneyHub Scholarship page
Tertiary Open Days
Tertiary Open Days give students and parents the opportunity to explore the campus and experience first-hand what the tertiary environment is like. You are invited to visit special displays and presentations and explore the various facilities students use. We recommend that the students go to the tertiary open days as it is an important part of the decision-making process.
Below are the dates of the Tertiary Open Days for this year:
18 July: Lincoln University
6 August: Massey University (Manawatu Campus)
15 August: Massey University (Auckland Campus)
22 August: Victoria University
22 August: Massey University (Wellington Campus)
30 August: Auckland University
30 August: AUT
5 September: Canterbury University
Auckland University Information Evening
Auckland University's Information Evening is on 25 June, 6.00pm, at the Napier War Memorial Centre. Register here
Mrs Caroline Johnson & Mrs Debra Verhoeven - Careers Advisors
Student Safety – Walking Route
Student Safety – Walking Route
We have recently advised students to use Shakespeare Road when walking to and from school, and not the Brewster Steps. Student wellbeing is our top priority and the Brewster Steps are isolated and pose safety risks. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe by encouraging the safer route.
Free Dental Care
Free Dental Care
Enrolment Letter - DP.pdfReviewing Board Policies - Term 2, 2025
Reviewing Board Policies - Term 2, 2025
This term the Napier Girls’ High School Board is reviewing the following policies and are inviting input from parents/caregivers:
Planning and Preparing for Emergencies, Disasters, and Crises
Communication During an Emergency, Disaster, or Crisis
Emergency Closure
Emergency Management
Disaster Management
Crisis Management
Thank you and we look forward to your feedback no later than Thursday 26 June 2025.
If you wish to be part of this process, please follow these steps below:
Visit the website https://nghs.schooldocs.co.nz
Enter the username (nghs) and password (adlucem).
Click on “Current Review”
Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
Read the policy.
Click the blue “Start your review” button near the top right-hand corner of the page.
Select the reviewer type - "Whānau".
Enter your name (optional).
Submit your ratings and comments.
If you don't have internet access, school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form.
Phone: 06 835 1069 Web: www.nghs.school.nz Main Office email: nghs@nghs.school.nz Principal's PA Email: dmcpherson@nghs.school.nz
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