Our Vision

Growing inspired learners - confident and capable to navigate the future

Thank you for considering Havelock North Intermediate as the school of choice for your child’s educational experience.

Havelock North Intermediate is in the green and lovely township of Havelock North. The school has approximately 540 students and caters specifically for students who are 11-13 years old. Our school has excellent teaching programmes and high-quality facilities. We will focus on your child’s academic learning and care about their complete well-being in a safe and happy environment.

Our school offers:

classes that are well-resourced for information technology and instruction that is delivered through modern blended learning practices
four specialist rooms including an extensively equipped workshop, dedicated science facility, electronics room, and food tech room.
a place where Performance Arts are promoted and valued: music, choir, dance, drama and orchestra
a place where students' cultural background and life experience is valued and celebrated
musical instrument tuition if required
a wide range of sporting options
attractive grounds
up-to-date resources and equipment
a safe, friendly, and happy environment in which to learn.

Beyond Honours

The Beyond Honours award is our very highest award. Students who have received their Honours award in the first 5 weeks as a Year 8 student are eligible to apply to take part in the Beyond Honours programme. The programme offers our outstanding students the opportunity for leadership, community service, personal development and growth. Students have the support of both a school and a community mentor. Applicants must then present their project to the Beyond Honours Panel.

Congratulations to our outstanding students who have completed their Beyond Honours programme.

Beyond Honours Programme

Honours Award

The Honours Badge is a highly prized award.

Students who have received Gold Awards in at least 4 different areas:

Academic
Technology
Cultural
Sport
Service

- and have been awarded Stars in at least 2 different areas are eligible to apply for an Honours Badge. Applicants must then put their case to the Principal during an interview.

The cut-off date for receiving Gold Awards & Stars is Monday Week 6 Term 4 by 3pm, no exceptions.

Ka Pai & Gold Awards

Ka Pai Awards

Ka Pai Awards are presented to students by their various teachers on a daily basis and recognise the schools' values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Empathy The awards also recognise a positive attitude to class and school with such things as:

Work ethic
Good behaviour in classroom/ playground
Helping and assisting others
Manners and courtesy
An effort to achieve one’s best

Gold Awards & Stars

The Gold Awards & Stars recognises excellence in the Academic, Cultural, Technology, Sporting and Service fields.The cut-off date for receiving Gold Awards & Stars is Week 7 Term 4, no exceptions.

Life @ HNI