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Welcome to James Hargest College

JHC is a high performing college where students thrive due to high expectations, multiple opportunities and a culture of success.

Our curriculum is extensive and led by enthusiastic, supportive and highly skilled teachers. Each individual is supported to reach their full potential to enable them to transition into the best universities and employment locally and internationally.

We encourage our students to take part in our outstanding range of extra-curricular activities. Sport, Music, Performing Arts and Cultural Activities play an integral part in our broader educational success and engagement.

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“Bags of Hope” ~ Junior Campus Over Term 3 for sport & rec, a group of budding artist's took on the challenge of creating designs for the Southland Cancer Society 'Bags of Hope' Community Project. Images created had to have a Southland vibe incorporated with positive words of encouragement. Gavin Booth, the project co-ordinator came and spoke to the group about what was required. The Cancer Society donated a box of chocolates from the Seriously Good Chocolate Company to be awarded to the top design. It was hard work selecting only one, so the Junior Campus staff were called upon to vote out of 4 final works. Pictured is Olivia Moore who took out the chocolate prize. Tu meke Olivia.We are looking forward to possibly running another two weeks of 'Bags of Hope' towards the end of the year. ... See MoreSee Less

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Edited: Please note that the lavalava is NOT a compulsory item of school uniform.Uniform MattersWe are delighted to announce that an authentic lavalava is now available as an official James Hargest College uniform item. The lavalava can be viewed, ordered and purchased from the U-Shop in Dee St. See the poster below for details.The lavalava should be worn with plain black socks and regulation school footwear.rm ... See MoreSee Less

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Thomas Bannister Triumphs at the 2025 NZAS Southland Science and Technology Fair!We’re excited to share that Thomas Bannister has won four prestigious awards at the 2025 NZAS Southland Science and Technology Fair! Thomas was recognized for his innovative work on the EpiPen Locator app, designed to help people quickly locate EpiPens in emergency situations.Thomas took home the following awards:NZAS Premier Technology AwardNZAS Excellence in Technology (Years 9–10) AwardTania Lineham Science Communication PrizeGold Award for Science and TechnologyThe EpiPen Locator app, which is currently awaiting Google’s approval for release on the Play Store, also includes a website for easy access during emergencies.Congratulations to Thomas for his hard work and outstanding achievement! We’re incredibly proud to have such talented students in our school community. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Mission is to equip all our students to create the best possible future for themselves and their world.

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We keep faithKa whakapono tonu atu mātou
Ngā Manu Kōrero
We like learningHe pai ki a mātou te akoranga
The Past Beneath Our Feet!
We enjoy an audienceHe pai ki a mātou te minenga
Music
We have funKa hakinakina mātou
Bronco House Competition
We are a teamHe roopu kotahi mātou
Cycling
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Rugby League
We keep faithKa whakapono tonu atu mātou
Pink Shirt Day
We step upKa Hikitia
GRIP Leadership Conference

Brigadier James Hargest

We keep faith | Ka whakapono tonu atu mātou

Brigadier James Hargest was a local and national hero and an inspiration to all those who come to our school. Brigadier James Hargest gave his life in WWII and is buried in Normandy, hence the school’s use of the Normandy Lion, our “Leo.”

Like him, we have a strong set of values that every student is encouraged to aspire to.

We are James Hargest and this is our way | Ko matou tenei Ko tenei mātou 

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