March 20, 2018
Athletics Champs
The NGHS 2018 Athletics Champs were held in spectacular fashion on Friday 2nd March at Marewa Park, Napier. New school records were set in 1500m and 3000m by Brianna Lee, and the following girls placed in the Individual Championships:
Year …
December 15, 2017
Calling all Coaches!!
Napier Girls’ High School is well-known for its traditional values, high standards and excellence in achievement. It is a school that offers many opportunities for its students, including a wide range of sporting options.
Sport is growing fast at Napier …
November 14, 2017
Hawke’s Bay Secondary School Sports Awards 2017
Congratulations to the following Napier Girls’ High School athletes who were winners at the Hawkes’ Bay Secondary Schools Sports Awards, held at the Napier Municipal Theatre:
Basketballer of the Year : Rosalia Samia
Equestrian of the Year : Ruby Mason…
November 14, 2017
Beach Rescue
Year 12 student, Bella Herbison, has aced her first beach rescue after spotting four youngsters struggling in rough waters at Waimarama Beach. She helped four children aged 7 to 12 who were swept down the beach by strong currents.
“There …
November 14, 2017
ROTARY NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FORUM
ROTARY NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FORUM IN AUCKLAND
We had a number of high achieving Year 12 students from Napier Girls’ High School who were considered for this scholarship. These students had to go through an intense application process which …
October 30, 2017
Staff vs 1st XI Football
The annual battle of Staff v First XI was a lunchtime drawcard for the first week of Term 4.
This was an opportunity for the students to show the staff up completely, but desperate defense and random attacking seemed to …
October 30, 2017
Hockey Tournament
Emily Urbahn won the Most Valuable Player at the Under 15 Hockey tournament in Timaru over the holidays. The Hawke’s Bay Under 15 team also won the Fair Play Award.
Last weekend, Kaitlin Cotter and Rileigh Knapp played in the …
October 30, 2017
East Coast North Island Race Champs
A large contingent of Napier Girls’ High School athletes competed at Frimley Park, Hastings last week. They dominated in the girls team competition, achieving the following results:
Year 9
Charlotte Lancaster just held off Britney Murphy for NGHS to gain …
October 30, 2017
Gymnastics Nationals
Two Napier Girls’ High School students represented the Hawke’s Bay at their National Gymnastics competitions during the last school holidays: Abigail Bennett competed in the National Trampolining Championship in Christchurch, and Egao Yamaguchi competed in the National Gymnastics Championships in …
October 30, 2017
North Island Secondary Schools’ Snowboard Championships
Two snowboarders, Claudia Andersen and Lucy McKenzie, joined together to represent Napier Girls’ High School and compete at the North Island Secondary Schools’ Snowboard Championships at Turoa. Both boarders had a fantastic competition and did us proud with the following …
October 30, 2017
Equestrian Mounted Games
Over the recent school holidays, Rylee Mason and Siena Harrison paired together to compete at the National Secondary Schools Mounted Games event in Hamilton. Schools from around NZ, including teams from the South Island, competed in the event. The girls …
October 30, 2017
Waka Ama Nationals
Eight Napier Girls’ High School students competed at the Nationals. Congratulations girls!
J16 Womens Singles won Bronze: TeWaia Nuku
J16 Womens Mixed Team – 3rd: Charlotte Turner, Shyan Murphy, TeWaia Nuku
J16 Womens Team – 8th: Eva Leutele, Kyra Raihania, …
October 30, 2017
Whitewater Rafting World Championships
TeWaia Nuku recently represented New Zealand at the World Champs, held in Japan, as part of the Youth team. She returned from the champs with the following five medals – a fantastic result:
NZ J19 Women’s (youth) Team won
Silver …
October 30, 2017
Make and Model
Last Thursday (19th October) seven Napier Girls’ High School students attended the A & P Show for the Design, Make and Model Competition.
There were many contestants with wonderful garments, which proved a real challenge to compete with.
Four categories …
October 30, 2017
NZIFST / CREST Student Product Development Challenge
Brenna Lee, Bronwyn Gunn and Victoria Scanlan (Team ‘Serious Flavour’) received an Outstanding Award and gained First Equal in the Lower North Island and Dunedin Challenge for the NZIFST / CREST Student Product Development Challenge.
The girls developed a zesty, …
October 30, 2017
Ngā Mahi-a-Ringa Pūtaiao Scholarship
Janayah Lewis, a Year 11 student, has been awarded a Ngā Mahi-a-Ringa Pūtaiao Scholarship from the University of Otago (Dunedin), for a week-long programme in mid January 2018. She will travel to the University of Otago and participate in the …
October 30, 2017
World Vision
We received a letter from World Vision congratulating the staff and students at Napier Girls’ High School for raising a grand total of $2,906.00.
These funds are helping to support Child Friendly Spaces in Jordan where children who have fled …
October 16, 2017
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HB Secondary School Sports Awards
Congratulations to our students who have been selected as finalists for the HB Secondary School Sports Awards. The awards are Monday 30 October 2017.
| Orienteering | Carolyne Nel |
| Equestrian | Rylee Mason, Ruby Mason, Ella Simcox |
| Canoe | Hana-Tia Ross |
| Tennis | Lily Verhoeven |
June 14, 2017
Netball News
Congratulations to Jaydi Taylor-Chaffey. Jaydi was a member of the Aotearoa Maori SS netball team and they won the recent International Schools’ tournament beating AUSTRALIA 40-28 in the final. Congratulations!!…
June 14, 2017
Regional Chefs Culinary Fair
Congratulations to the 23 students who competed at the Regional Chefs Culinary Fair with students receiving Bronze, Silver and Gold medals:
Students who received Bronze medals:
- Simranjit Kaur
- Phoebe Laugesen
- Sophie Downing
- Kendra Benkendorf
Students who received Silver Medals:
- Millie
June 14, 2017
Palmerston North Sport Exchange
Congratulations to all teams who competed at the Palmerston North Sport Exchange.
We won the Junior and Senior Netball and the First Eleven Hockey. We succeeded in achieving a draw overall which is a huge improvement on last years’ performance.…
June 14, 2017
NZ Junior Welterweight Kick Boxing Champs
Congratulations to Jahna Watson who won the NZ Junior Welterweight Kick Boxing Champs this weekend. It was a hard fought battle but Jahna won by unanimous decision. NZ Black Gloves team have to fund themselves to get to Thailand for …
June 14, 2017
Football First XI
Congratulations to the First Eleven Football team who defeated Taradale First Eleven 2-0. With the win, the team have won back the Dean Ronberg Challenge Shield.…
June 14, 2017
Cranford Hospice Appeal
Thank you to the following students who assisted with the Cranford Hospice Appeal. These girls did Napier Girls’ High School proud. $18,000 was raised and this will all go directly to Cranford Hospice.
- Mia van Dulm
- Sarah Harrison
- Sinead Palmer
June 14, 2017
Stage Challenge 2017
STAGE CHALLENGE
Congratulations to all of our cast and crew involved in Stage Challenge. It was an outstanding performance.
Our school won an award of excellence in every category:
- Concept
- Lighting Design
- Performance Skill
- Choreography
- Costuming Character
- Drama
- School Initiative
May 31, 2017
Hockey Stars
We congratulate and are extremely proud of our U18 Hockey girls who successfully trialed for the following teams:
U18 Central Regional Team: Kaitlin Cotter and Rileigh Knapp
Hawkes Bay U18 Team: Kayla Beech, Molly Frame, Summer Gray, Mikeely Jones, Zoe …
May 15, 2017
Football
Aimee Atkins was selected to attend an elite trial with Celtic academy in Brisbane, 100 players attended from Australia and NZ during the last week of Term 1. Last week she received an email saying that 1 boy (from Australia) …
May 15, 2017
Basketball Reps
BASKETBALL
Thank you very much to Shane Brown and Suzie Hiha for running our NGHS Basketball trials, we have 4 teams this year which is double last year, great to see so many girls involved. A special congratulations to the
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May 15, 2017
HB Rep Netball
Congratulations to the following netballers on their selection for Hawke’s Bay representative teams.
UNDER 15 DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Caitlin Smith
Charlotte Welsh
Jaimee Alexander
Katie Beal
Sahria Adams
Sarah Winnie
UNDER 15 TEAM
Angel Te Hiko
Ashleigh Poi
Bianna Lee…
March 22, 2017
Under 16 Basketball
Year 9 student, Melika Samia has recently been selected for the New Zealand 2017 Under 16 Basketball team which will compete in the Medibank Classic in Melbourne in June.
The 2017 U16 programme is about development and preparation for international …
March 22, 2017
Eastern Tennis
The Tennis Eastern 16’s rep team won the intra-regional quad event in Taupo over the weekend. Match one against Western Bay of Plenty was won on a count back, match two against Bay of Plenty was won 6-0 and in …
March 22, 2017
Halberg Youth Council
Congratulations to Kate McKelvie who has been appointed as one of ten youth members on the Halberg Youth Council. The Youth Council’s role is to give youths’ perspective on initiatives proposed by the Halberg Disability Foundation and to encourage more …
March 22, 2017
Napier Youth Council
Congratulations to Bella Spiers (Y11) and Anna Barker (Y13) who are on the Napier Youth Council. ”The Youth Council (YCON) is made up of 10-14 young people aged between 12 and 24. Places become available at the end of each …
March 22, 2017
Under 18 Volleyball Team
Congratulations to Rosalia Samia who has just returned from China, representing New Zealand in the U18 Volleyball Team.…
March 22, 2017
Team Sailing Champs 2017
Napier Girls’ High School was represented in this event by Nina Mannering, Zarah Otto, Lauren Haswell, Lucy Berryman, Leonie Schleicher, Anneke Mayhead and Mia van Dulm who sailed competitively against all-boys teams. The girls came second overall and put a …
February 15, 2017
BMX Champ
Year 11 student, Stevie-Lee Reuben competed in the Te Awamutu Grand Prix, finishing first in her age group (16 year old girls) and fourth in the superclass (all age groups).
She also competed in the Wellington Regional Champs, where she …
December 12, 2016
Athletics New Zealand
Briana Stephenson: young, motivated and successful
Follow the link to view a fantastic article on Briana:
http://www.athletics.org.nz/News/briana-stephenson-young-motivated-and-successful…
December 8, 2016
National Secondary Schools’ Athletics Championships
At the National Secondary Schools’ Athletics Championships in Auckland, Napier Girls’ High School athletes were the only athletes to win Gold from the East Coast Region.
The results were outstanding for such a young team:
Briana Lee: winner of the …
December 8, 2016
Netball Successes
HB Netball Awards
Congratulations to Briana Stephenson who was named Junior Player of the Year.
Former student Kimiora Poi was named Senior Player of the Year. She has just been named as a Training Partner for the Pulse Team. This …
November 23, 2016
Cyclone Computers for Devices
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November 14, 2016
NCEA Exams and the Earthquake
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
As Napier Girls’ High School has not been affected, the NCEA exams will continue as planned.…
November 1, 2016
Science Fair
Congratulations to Alexi Neville for being the over-all winner of the Hawke’s Bay Science and Technology Fair in the Project Section. This is an outstanding achievement for a Yr 9 student.
Our school had an amazing representation at the fair …
November 1, 2016
National Secondary Schools’ Squash Tournament
Our A squash team (Jess Dean, Sara Dooney, Tegen Willis, Libby Dean, Sam Harding and Ally Harding) competed in the National Secondary School Tournament in Palmerston North in August. Secondary schools from all over New Zealand attended this competition. This …
November 1, 2016
Sailor’s Ahoy
PACIFIC RIM REGATTA (Interdominion Championship AUS/NZ)
During the school holidays the Napier Girls’ High School Sailing team was invited to represent New Zealand in the Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand in Algie’s Bay, near Warkworth.
The team of …
November 1, 2016
North Island Secondary Schools Snowboard Championships
Congratulations to Claudia Andersen who won the open BoarderCross event in the 11 to 15 years section at the Snowboard Championships at the end of last term. The following day she competed in the Secondary Schools events in slalom race, …
November 1, 2016
A & P Show Winners
A & P Show
Congratulations to the following students who were placed in the A & P Master Chefs Section at the Royal Show:
Sophie Downing 1st in Scone, Biscuit, Banana Cake, and second in Lolly Necklace
Brenna Lee 1st …
November 1, 2016
Hockey News
Congratulations to Summer Gray, Kaitlin Cotter, Jess Moffett, Grace Ronberg, Lily Verhoeven, Sophie James, Mikeely Jones and Rileigh Knapp (Captain), who were part of the HB U15 Premier Team which competed in the National Provincial Championships during the holidays in …
November 1, 2016
NZ Secondary Schools Swimming Championships
This New Zealand swimming event was held for the fifth time in Wellington from 9 -11 September. We had a team of 17 swimmers who had all qualified for this national event. The team, led by Libby Gimblett, competed against …
November 1, 2016
Senior Solo Singing Competition
Our annual Senior Solo Singing competition was held on Wednesday 21 September. Once again it was amazing to see and hear such a high standard of vocalists participating. This demonstrates the vocal strengths within our school which is an ever …
November 1, 2016
Skiing
The results from the Hawke’s Bay Championships, which was held at Whakapapa, were impressive with Jess Moffett and Olivia Davie clocking in as 1st and 2nd fastest junior girls respectively, and Lucy Whitehead racing into 2nd fastest senior girl. Overall …
November 1, 2016
HB Secondary Schools Sports Awards 2016
SBS BANK HAWKE’S BAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORTS AWARDS
Briana Stephenson was named Secondary School Sports Person of the Year at the awards ceremony on Monday 31 October. Brianna also won best netball player of the year, best female sportsperson and …
September 21, 2016
International Skating
Congratulations to Eva Ross Grant who won a Bronze Medal at the International Skating Competition, representing New Zealand.…
September 21, 2016
Athletics Champions
Congratulations to the following Senior A Students who won the Senior Girls’ Wanganui Round the Lake Relay for the first time in 13 years at Lake Virginia, an amazing achievement:
Emily Dunn, Claudia Layton, Harriet Holt and Nina Boesch.…
September 21, 2016
World Youth Climbing Championships
Congratulations to Lucy Whitehead who is one of New Zealand’s top wall climbers in her age group and has been selected to represent NZ in the Sports Climbing at the World Youth Climbing Championships in China later this year.…
September 21, 2016
Hawkes Bay Young Musician’s Contest
On Saturday 3 September the Hawke’s Bay Young Musicians’ competition was held. This is an annual competition for advanced musicians organised by the Registered Music Teacher Association. This year there were 15 students participating from all of Hawke’s Bay.
Hannah …
August 24, 2016
Hawke’s Bay Netball Super 12 Final
Our Senior A team competed in this final against Hastings Girls’ High School. The large crowd was treated to a close and exciting match, with our team ahead by 2 goals at quarter and half time. Napier Girls’ High School …
August 22, 2016
Blue Light Camp – Wellington
Congratulations to Lillian Shaw Year 10 who received awards for Overall Merit and Most Improved Student at the NZ Defence Force’s Blue Light Camp in Wellington last term. This camp develops life skills for youths between the ages of 14 …
August 22, 2016
Barbershop
Congratulations to the following Barbershop singers who competed at the Regional Finals on Saturday:
1st place quartet: Beth Murfitt, Rosie Joyce, Caitlin Sye and Teilah Ferguson “Chanteuse”
1st place chorus: “Hilltop Harmony” 47 out of the 53 girls received one …
August 22, 2016
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Cross Country Results
The Cross Country Championships were held at Park Island on Friday 12 August. This was a fantastic event with 112 students competing in this challenging 3.6km race. Congratulations to all the girls that took part. Results were:
| Y9 | Y10 |
August 22, 2016
Badminton
Congratulations to the following students who were placed at the recent HB Secondary Schools Badminton Doubles:
Shae Walker and Rosie Gray – winners of C Grade
Abby Oliver and Akane Charters – winners of C Grade Plate…
August 22, 2016
Football
Congratulations to the following Napier Girls’ High School football players have been selected to represent Hawkes Bay:
Hawkes Bay Under 15 Girls
Leah Harvey
Hawkes Bay 16+ Girls
Aimee Atkins
Claudia Barham
Cate Pedersen
Maggie Pedersen
Victoria Simmonds…
August 22, 2016
Hockey
Congratulations to Grace Gibson who was selected into the Central Regions U21 Hockey Team as a reserve. She played in all the mini tournaments leading up to the National Tournament. An outstanding achievement.…
August 22, 2016
Sports Climbing
Congratulations to Lucy Whitehead has been selected to represent NZ in Sports Climbing at the World Youth Championships in China later this year.…
August 15, 2016
Position of Principal at Napier Girls’ High School
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August 9, 2016
Pathway to Pulse Squad
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for the 2016-2017 Pathway to Pulse Squad
Briana Stephenson and Jaydi Taylor-Chaffey. The squad also includes former Napier Girls’ High School students Kelsey McPhee and Kimiora Poi.
We look forward to …
August 8, 2016
Duke of Edinburgh Achievers
Congratulations to the following students who have achieved Duke of Edinburgh Awards:
Bronze Medal: Sara Dooney and Mackenzee Dolbel
Gold Medal: Libby Martin…
August 8, 2016
Monetary Policy Challenge
Congratulations to the Napier Girls’ High School team of Rebecca Newman (Governor), Claudia Layton, Emily McLaren, Libby Martin and Ocean Royal who entered in the Reserve Monetary Challenge who were placed in the top 10 teams, receiving a Highly Commended …
May 23, 2016
HB Orienteering Rogaine Competition
Congratulations to Frances Rainbow, Billie Swayn and Bridget Bewick who won the HB Orienteering Rogaine last weekend.
Rogaining is a cross country navigation sport similar to orienteering, but requires you to visit as many control sites as you can within …
May 23, 2016
AIR New Zealand Inaugural Marathon/Half-marathon and 10km Run held in Napier
Congratulations to all students and staff who participated in the AIR NZ INAUGURAL MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, AND 10K RUN held in Napier.
Congratulations to Emily Dunn who finished 6th overall in the 10k run out of 1,279 starters and won …
May 23, 2016
North Island Secondary School’s Athletics Championships
At the recent North Island Secondary School’s Athletics Championships in Auckland, 2 of our Napier Girls’ High School Junior athletes excelled.
In the Junior Girls 800m, Brianna Lee achieved 2nd place in her first major competition. She beat a fast …
May 23, 2016
East Coast NI Cross Country Relays
At the Hawkes Bay/ Gisborne Relays on Monday May 16th, the 5 teams from Napier Girls’ High School excelled.
In the year 9 Grade the team of Brianna Lee, Ashley Poi, Kate Stewart and Cate Pedersen came a close 3…
May 23, 2016
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Culinary Awards
The following 14 girls competed in the Regional Chefs Competition last weekend against other Hawke’s Bay schools.
The NGHS team came away with a total of 11 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals and 1 Bronze.
| Sage Harding | Gold Medal Cheesecake |
May 9, 2016
Regional Debating
Year 12 student, Brianna Otto has been selected to represent Hawke’s Bay in the regional debating team, which will compete on May 28th in Wellington against teams from throughout New Zealand to decide the national champions. A New Zealand team …
May 9, 2016
Successful Japan trip
During the April holidays sixteen students and four staff were extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to visit Japan. The trip provided them with invaluable social experiences, a chance to use the language in authentic contexts and opportunities to visit …
May 2, 2016
Yet another NZQA Scholarship!
Congratulations to Tara Vaessen who has been awarded an NZQA Scholarship for Photography. This brings the total of NZQA Scholarships for Napier Girls’ High School to 44 which is very impressive.
Other monetary scholarships awarded for tertiary study are:
Hannah …
May 2, 2016
Girls for Change Conference
Eleven Napier Girls’ High School students attended a 2 day “Girls for Change” conference held at Westlake Girls’ High in Auckland in the holidays hosted by The Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia. This was the inaugural conference in NZ instigated …
May 2, 2016
Outstanding Orienteers
Congratulations to the Napier Girls’ High School Orienteering Team who won the top school trophy at the North Island Schools event held in Hawke’s Bay over the last weekend.
400 schools competing – an amazing victory.…
May 2, 2016
Sailing Team First Girls’ Team in NZ
These girls won the 1st Girls’ trophy in NZ for Team Sailing at the Team Sailing National Champs in Algie’s Bay during the April school holidays. This is the 3rd time in a row that we have won this title.…
May 2, 2016
NZ Junior Rowing Team
Congratulations to Georgia King who has been selected into the NZ Junior Rowing Team in the Reserve Junior Women’s Double Scull. This team will compete at the Junior World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam in August this year.…
April 14, 2016
Aotearoa Maori Secondary School Netball
Congratulations to Napier Girls’ High School student and Hawke’s Bay Under 17 player Jaydi Taylor-Chaffey being named in the Aotearoa Maori Secondary School Netball Team.…
April 5, 2016
2016 NZSS Netball Team announced
Netball New Zealand (NNZ) is pleased to announce the 12 players selected to represent the NZ Secondary Schools (NZSS) team.
Former Silver Fern and NZ U21 assistant coach, Julie Seymour will lead the team with Mary-Jane Araroa as her assistant …
April 4, 2016
Volleyball Champs
Congratulations to the Senior A volleyball team who won all volleyball games, winning the HB Secondary Schools Volleyball Seeding Competition. They will go to Nationals in Palmerston North in 2 weeks time.…
March 22, 2016
Briana Stephenson making her mark
As published in College Sports Media on 20 March 2016
Napier Girls’ High School’s Briana Stephenson recently won three gold medals at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships. At the end of this month she’ll be trialling for the New Zealand …
March 22, 2016
Swim Champ: Ruby Adsett
Swimming
Congratulations to Ruby Adsett who swam in New South Wales, coming 3rd in the 400m freestyle and 4th in the 800m freestyle.…
March 15, 2016
NGHS Annual Athletic Sports Day
The Napier Girls’ High School Athletic Sports were held at Marewa Park on Friday 26 February. The day began with enthusiastic and imaginative chants from the four houses. There was wonderful participation at all levels in both track and field …
March 14, 2016
Trialists for NZ Secondary School’s Netball Team
Congratulations to Jaydi Taylor-Chaffey and Briana Stephenson. They are trialists for the NZ Secondary Schools’ Netball Team. There are 24 trialists and we are proud this year to have 2 players from our school.
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March 14, 2016
Success at Horse of the Year
Siena Harrison (Year 10) competed at the Mounted Games at Horse of the Year. She was very successful and won the U14 National Pairs title with her partner.
Also Ruby Mason competed at Horse of the Year winning both the …
March 10, 2016
NZQA Scholarships 2015
Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients 2015
NZQA Scholarship results were released yesterday and Napier Girls’ High School gained an outstanding 42 Scholarships. These results are the best ever for the school which brings great heart to all of those dedicating …
February 29, 2016
Touch Rugby
Congratulations to Renee Karaitiana who was named in the NZ Touch Elite Academy team.…
February 29, 2016
Football
Congratulations to Cate Pedersen and Aimee Atkins who were two of seven girls chosen from Hawke’s Bay to make the Central Federation Football U13 Team who will travel to Sydney in July.
Also congratulations to Maggie Pederson on making the …
February 29, 2016
Rowing
Congratulations to Georgia King who won a Gold Medal at the NZ Rowing Championships. She was a member of the HB Rowing Club team that won the coxless squad sculls.…
February 29, 2016
Kapa Haka
KAPA HAKA Hawke’s Bay
Congratulations to Arielle O’Keefe who competed at the HB Kapa Haka Nationals on Waitangi Day.
Arielle’s team Te Rerenga Kotuku was placed first and will now represent Kahungunu at Te Matatini (Nationals) in 2017.…
February 28, 2016
Volleyball
Napier Girls’ High School Senior A won all matches, winning the Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Volleyball Seeding Competition. There next tournament will be in Palmerston North for Nationals in two weeks.
Sr A team team consists of
Emily McLaren
Laina …
February 22, 2016
Swimming Sensations
Congratulations to Ruby Adsett who swam in New South Wales, placing 3rd in the 400m freestyle and 4th in the 800m freestyle.
Congratulations also to the following students who were selected for the HB Surf Life Saving team which competed …
February 22, 2016
Outstanding in Athletics
At the recent National Athletics Championships, Napier Girl’s High School were represented by 12 athletes. They all excelled and between them gained 15 medals.
Outstanding athlete was Briana Stephenson who won the Senior Girls Long Jump with a leap …
February 22, 2016
Cricket Accomplishments
Cricket over the holiday period
Congratulations to the following Napier Girls’ High students who were involved in a number of representative teams and competitions over the summer break:
Margot Scoular: HB Under 15, HB Secondary School, HB Women, Central Districts …
February 22, 2016
Basketball Success
Congratulations to Janaya Preece who has been selected for the U14 Koru Basketball Team.
Congratulations to Rosalia Samia who has been selected for the NZ U16 Basketball Team playing in Australia later this year.…
February 22, 2016
World Rafting Championships
Congratulations to Mrs Nuku who attended the World Rafting Championships in Jakarta in November 2015. She won three Silver medals and two Gold medals.…
February 22, 2016
Duke of Edinburgh
Congratulations to the following students who have achieved Duke of Edinburgh awards:
Bronze
Jessie Dunn
Charlie Hoggard
Hazel Mannering
Erin Basher
Ella Kilbride
Emily Spackman
Jess Dean
Jessica Chrystal
Olivia Cooper
Sage Harding
Ellen Mitchell
Silver
Maddie Mason
Eleanor Dickson…
February 22, 2016
Cross Country Stars
Congratulations to Frances Rainbow who has been selected for the HB U14 Cross Country relay team and will be competing in Dunedin.
Congratulations to Ashleigh Poi who came 3rd in the U17 Iron Māori, and Brianna Lee who won …
February 15, 2016
Superstar Athletes
Athletics
Congratulations to Brianna Stephenson who jumped 1.69m in the High Jump at Nationals, and has jumped 6.06m since then.
At the recent National Athletics Championships, Napier Girls High School were represented by 12 athletes.
They all excelled and between …
January 25, 2016
Cricket
Cricket results over the holiday period
Congratulations to the following Napier Girls’ High students were involved in a number of representative teams and competitions over the summer break:
Margot Scoular: HB Under 15, HB Secondary School, HB Women, Central Districts …
December 16, 2015
1st XI Hockey – National Tournament Tauranga
In pool play on the Monday and Tuesday of tournament week the team knocked out two seeded teams. This meant that we were promoted for the first time since 2008 into the Tier 1 competition – The Federation Cup. After …
December 16, 2015
1st XI Hockey – Winners
1st XI Hockey – Winners again of the Premier Girls’ Grade
The final against Iona proved to be a game that the girls will probably never forget. At the end of regular play the score was 0-0. This meant …
September 2, 2015
The NZ National Chef Salon in Auckland
The following girls went up against other High Schools in The NZ National Chef Salon in Auckland on Friday 31st July.
The students had competed at regional level in May and were eligible to enter nationals to compete against other …
September 2, 2015
Languages Trips
Napier Girls’ High School Students are going places with Languages. This year students visited Buenos Aires in Argentina and Noumea in New Caledonia.
September 1, 2015
Sports cancellations will be regularly updated.
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August 19, 2015
Napier Girls’ High School Wins Premier Netball 2015 Competition
As published in the HB Today, 19 August 2015
Napier Girls’ High School won Hawke’s Bay’s premier secondary schools netball title with an unbeaten run for the third consecutive year last night.
The Briar Chalmers-coached side shook off a nervous …
August 17, 2015
Orchestra trip to Sydney 2015
In the last week of term three 31 students from our school orchestra had an experience they will remember forever when they participated in the 2015 Australian International Music Festival in Sydney.
The festival was attended by 27 mostly youth-age …
August 17, 2015
USA Geography Trip 2015
In the July school holidays an intrepid group of eighteen Year 12 and 13 Geography students set out on a 12 day adventure to the United States of America.
The purpose of the trip was to experience large urban settlements …
August 14, 2015
Outstanding results in NZQA Scholarship 2014
Napier Girls’ High School students performed exceptionally well in 2014 with 27 students gaining 39 scholarships. This is the highest number of scholarships gained by a Decile 6 school in New Zealand. 19.4% of Year 13 students gained a Scholarship …
August 14, 2015
Presentation of Gold Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards at Government House
On Saturday 15 August, 3 former students were presented with their Gold Award by the Governor General the Honourable Jerry Mateparae at Government House. Congratulations to Autumn Ward, Ruth Clifford and Anna Callinicos.…
August 14, 2015
NGHS National Finalists and gained Distinction in National Monetary Policy Challenge
The NGHS MPC team was one of six teams from around the country to be flown to Wellington yesterday by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to compete in the National Final. The team presented their view on whether the …
August 14, 2015
Colgate University Basketball Team USA visit
On 11 August our special visitors at Assembly were the Colgate University Basketball team, including former Deputy Head Prefect and Tall Fern, Josie Stockill. The Colgate team aims to visit each of the players’ hometown during their time at the …
August 14, 2015
Outstanding NCEA Results again in 2014
Napier Girls’ High School students again excelled in NCEA with pass rates over 90% at Levels 1, 2 and 3.
These results are among the best in the country and reflect the high expectations and excellent relationships between teachers and …
August 14, 2015
Regional Barbershop Competition
Napier Girls’ High School’s Barbershop Chorus, Hilltop Harmony, and Quartet Chanteuse have been practising weekly since term one for the annual Young Singers in Harmony competition, a regional event that was held at our school on Saturday, August 8th.
Barbershop …
August 11, 2015
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Achievers Assembly August 2015
45 current individuals and 4 teams were celebrated for gaining top 3 placings nationally or representing at international level.
New Zealand Representatives and Top Scholars attending Napier Girls’ High School
| Ruby Adsett (in absentia) | Won 2 Gold and 3 Silver |
May 6, 2015
Top Scholar Award
New Zealand scholarship examinations assess students against challenging standards and are demanding for the most able students.
NZQA celebrated the success of the highest-achieving New Zealand Scholarship students at the annual Top Scholar Awards Ceremony hosted at Parliament by Education …
