WE ARE JAMES HARGEST

Ko Hēmi Hakena Mātou

Nau Mai, Haere Mai

Welcome to James Hargest College

Nau mai, haere mai,

Welcome to James Hargest College. A place where academic excellence meets a foundational commitment to our shared values. Spanning the formative years from Year 7 through to Year 13, our College provides a progressive journey. Students grow and learn at JHC within a holistic culture of support, care and challenge.

A unique advantage of the James Hargest experience is our dual-campus structure. Our Year 7 and 8 students benefit from a dedicated Junior Campus environment. By having access to specialist facilities and expert teachers tailored to this age group, our students build a strong educational platform and strong sense of personal identity. This focused start ensures students develop the confidence and skills needed to flourish as they transition through the College.

What's On

May

11

RYDA – Year 12s Periods 1-4

When: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Where:
May

13

Southland Cross Country

When: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Where:
May

13

JHC rugby committee hui

When: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Senior Campus Staffroom
May

15

Yr 7 – 13 Pink Shirt Day

When: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Where:

Kōrero

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Senior Campus celebrated two fun filled days of culture last week. There were group performances, food trucks and activities on offer to showcase some of our diversity at Hemi Hakena. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Year 9s are diving into career exploration and they want to hear from YOU. We are looking for whānau members to come and share their journey with our students.Wednesday afternoons 2:25 – 3:00Who we’re looking for: While all career speakers are welcome, our students are especially keen to hear from:🔨 Builders & Electricians 🔨🩺 Medical Professionals 🩺🏗️ Engineers 🏗️🍎 Primary Teachers 🍎☕ Baristas, Cafe Owners & Hospo stars☕✈️ Travel Agents ✈️Interested? Email dmorrison@jameshargest.schoo.nz to grab a date! Let’s help inspire the next generation. ... See MoreSee Less

🌏✨ The Junior Campus had a fantastic Culture Day! ✨🌏👗 Students looked amazing, with a vibrant array of cultural attire on display.🎶 Our assembly was a real highlight, featuring wonderful dancing, singing, and musical performances.🍽️ The shared kai gave students the opportunity to try new cuisines from around the world.💛 What a special day celebrating culture, diversity, and 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

Head Students 2026

We dream bigKa moehewa mātou

SMAC Maths Competition

We enjoy an audienceHe pai ki a mātou te minenga

Irish Dancing Nationals

We createKa waihanga mātou

Interrobang! Publication

We createKa waihanga mātou

Introducing the Arts Week at Hargest Team

NewsRongorongo

Youthmark Awards

We are a teamHe roopu kotahi mātou

Rugby

We are a teamHe roopu kotahi mātou

Junior Campus Interschool Tournament

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.