Summer School 2026/7

Need some catch-up credits?  Summer School offers an authentic way to get some extra learning in which will then be assessed for credits. Te Kura Summer School is a short-term, online learning programme for eligible ākonga who need up to 12 NCEA credits to move into further study, training, or employment.

New ākonga are welcome to register on 23 November, and current or continuing Te Kura ākonga can register from 14 December. 

Ask Mark if you have any further questions, or ring them directly on 0800 65 99 88. There is an online info session 29 Oct at 6PM.  The main page for summer school where you can find all the information and register is here.

FINAL REMINDER: ITINERANT MUSIC LESSONS

If you are a senior student doing NCEA music, please register ASAP via this link. Classes have started but there are some students who haven't yet registered. Please make this a priority. Thank you.

2027 COURSE SELECTION WEBSITE

2027 YEAR 13 STUDY APPLICATIONS

Study is only available to Year 13 students on a UE pathway

Students acceptability is assessed using the following criteria:

• The student still has the ability to gain NCEA in 3 subjects with 14 credits in each of the three subjects when removing a subject for a study line

• The student still has the ability to gain the 60 credits at level 3 needed for UE if a subject is removed for a study line

• The student already has UE R and UE W or close to it, with access to UER and UEW in internal assessments (not reliant on gaining this via external exams)

• Students Pastoral record is also checked for the following:

• Does the student have any entries that identify them as a ‘wanderer’

• Does the student have any entries that show they have regularly left school at breaktimes

• Does the student have multiple entries that show they do not submit or that they are regularly not on track to submit work (this indicates less ability to be self managing).

If you are approved for study, you will be given an agreement to sign prior to the commencement of study at the beginning of 2027. The agreement outlines the expectations of you during the study block.

If you meet the above criteria - you will be granted provisional acceptance for a study line next year, this will be confirmed in your course confirmation at the beginning of the year.

YEAR 13 LEAVE PASSES

CONSENT FORM - please fill this consent form in - you need signatures from your whaanau teacher  and home. 

Once your form is ready to go, complete this google form 

Stay in the school grounds until your pass is issued otherwise your request will be denied.

Uniforms 

• Please make sure you are wearing the right uniform to school. You have a lot of choice. 

• We have an inclusive uniform, with many different items you can mix and match.

• If you are unsure what you can wear check out the site is below to help you make your choices:

Be organised and don't forget your lunch! 

• A reminder, we are NOT allowed to visit Countdown Rototuna during the school day, so make sure you bring lunch.

Hamilton City Council - Youth Council Applications

Hamilton City Council is excited to be launching the Hamilton City Youth Council.

The Youth Council will bring together up to 12 rangatahi aged 16 – 24 who live, work, or study in Kirikiriroa.  

This is a great chance for students to build real-world experience in leadership and governance while developing skills that will support their future careers and education. No previous experience is needed, just a genuine interest in being a voice for their community and working collaboratively. 

Applications will be open from 8am Monday 2 February – 27 February 2026. You can find more information and the link to the application form, here: https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/welcoming-communities/youthcouncil