Welcome to Our Site

James Hargest College is situated in the city of Invercargill, New Zealand.

The James Hargest College community extends a very warm welcome to all who are making important decisions about which school to attend in the year 2010 or beyond. It is my hope that this site will provide you with an interesting and informative introduction to our College. It aims also to convey to you the academic focus we emphasize as a Hargest tradition.Our goal is to create opportunities for all students to enjoy success as they grow. Students are given encouragement to attain the highest personal levels of achievement. Because a student's time here will be stimulating and full, together we believe the Hargest experience will be both rewarding and happy.
The College will help you to value excellence, and to balance solid study habits with healthy recreation and a mix of cultural interests.

An expansive and modern Information Centre including a library and student services suite has recently been completed on the year 9-13 site.  This facility ensures students have access to resources for study and research that are second to none. A "State of the Art" Technology Centre on the year 7&8 site reflects our commitment to providing the very best facilities for our students.

I encourage you to visit our College or to make contact with us. I enjoy interacting with families and discussing ways we can assist in providing for the needs of young people.

Andy Wood
Principal

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The school provides the students with many opportunities to achieve and excel in a range of areas. 

The principal and teachers promote and value positive relationships

ERO observed students who were friendly and courteous in their interactions with others.

Teachers are working collaboratively to raise student engagement and achievement through ongoing improvements in their teaching practices.

Senior students achieve well in the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA).  They achieve above the level of those in schools of similar type and decile.  Reflecting its focus on improvement and excellence, the college as a decile 8 school measures senior student achievement against the average for decile 8 to 10 schools.

ERO October 2009