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• Kevin Lo and Chris Cho

James Hargest College has developed and maintained a tradition of academic excellence. A recent ERO Report concluded that "There are many practices that promote student achievement."

"Teachers have consistently high expectations of students. Teachers provide classroom experiences which promote optimum learning." from ERO report..

Academic Blues Awards

These are designed to promote Excellence in our pupils' academic endeavours.

To gain a general excellence a student must gain at least 50 excellence credits at that level or a higher level in one calendar year.  Subject Blues are awarded according to the number of excellences gained, in relation to the number offered in each subject in one calendar year.

Level One:

Level Two and Three:

Exam Results

Our results are outstanding, especially compared with national statistics. Our excellent record of academic results have been maintained, under the new NCEA system.

Hargest has an expectation that students will be entered into standards that are most challenging for them. Students are encouraged to pursue rigorous academic options. However, there are opportunities for students to achieve at different levels.

We encourage you to visit the nzqa.govt.nz site to make your own judgements.

These graphs establish that James Hargest College is above the national average for Achieved, Merit and Excellence at Level 1, 2 and 3. (Unit Standards are not included in these graphs)

This graph shows the percentage passing rate for 2008 at all three levels. Again, James Hargest College is well above the national average.