Student Leaders - House Leaders, Class Councillors & Sports Captains are appointed for each class and house.
This is a year-long position. To be a positive role model and ambassador who demonstrates our school values of Responsibility, Resilience, Empathy, and Respect. To be confident, enthusiastic and committed to the house system encouraging healthy competition within the school. To liaise and converse with staff, students and the wider community.
Duties include:
Responsible for running House Hui with support from classroom teachers - this may include lunchtime meetings
Come up with new and exciting ideas for House Hui
Represent the school at community events
Tour visitors around the school
Assist with open evening
Participate in leadership programs to develop HC qualities
Lead and support the House in a variety of House Competitions - including lunchtime sport
Encourage participation and House spirit during House competitions and school-wide events
Class Councillors are an important group in our school. Each class is represented. Class Councillors are appointed for 1 cycle of 2 terms ( Cycle 1 = Terms 1 & 2; Cycle 2 = Terms 3 & 4 ) with 2 cycles per year.
Duties include:
Since 2016, HNI offers interested Year 8s the opportunity to apply to take part in the William Pike Challenge Award (WPC).
The WPC is a youth development programme, with a vision to grow resilient, confident and connected kiwi kids aged 11-14 years old. WPC is a year-long programme & includes :
- 5 outdoor activities
- 20 hours Community Service
- 20 hours Passion Project(s)
Visit www.williampikechallenge.co.nz for more information; WPC @ HNI Information is available from HNI Office. WPC Application online form will be available via Student Site - see WPC tab and Student Notices for link.
April - Orienteering / Mountain biking
May - High Ropes at Guthrie Smith Tutira
June-July - Tough Guy n' Gal at Clifton
Mid Sept - Sunrise Hut day hike
Late Oct - Opti sailing
Mid-November - Rafting Mohaka river
If your child enjoys sport and physical education, then he/she is going to love what we have on offer at HNI.