Welcome to James Hargest College

Nau Mai, haere Mai ki te kura o Hemi Hakena!

Our vision is very clear; we’re here to develop the young people in our care, and to provide a place to learn where they feel challenged, supported and enriched. We expect high levels of achievement and involvement, so our students are equipped to create the best possible future for themselves and their world. This is a school we’re all proud to be part of. It’s full of fun, variety, challenges and exciting new opportunities. It’s also safe, caring, and supportive of everyone, whatever their needs. At JHC we celebrate the bi-cultural foundation and increasingly multi-cultural community of our beautiful country in both word and deed.

We look forward to meeting you and getting to know you personally.

Nā reira, ngā mihi nui ki a koe.

ANNA McDOWALL

PRINCIPAL

KA MANAAKITIA TĒTAHI KI TĒTAHI

We respect each other

You will be part of a team whether it is on the sports field or in the classroom. There are lots of teams and groups you can belong to that will help you fit in and make friends.

KA MIHIA TIKA TE IWI KATOA

We treat people fairly

Teachers have high expectations of you. They also believe that learning should be fun as well as challenging. Boys and girls work, learn and play together, just as they do in the real world.

TINO MAHI PONO MĀTOU

We are honest

Brigadier James Hargest was a local and national hero and an inspiration to all those who come to our school. Like him, we have a strong set of values that every student is encouraged to aspire to.

TINO KAHA TŌ MĀTOU MAHI

We work hard

We give lots of help to anyone who likes being extended or needs extra support. Hargest students work hard.

KA WHAKAUTU TŪTIKA MĀTOU KI NGĀ KAUPAPA KATOA

We are responsible for all we do

We like being winners and Hargest students achieve at the highest level in sporting, cultural and competitive events. We aim high and “never, ever give up”! (Nathan Cohen, Olympic Rower, alumnus.)

TIAKINA TŌ MĀTOU NOHONGA TAIAO

We take care of the environment

At JHC we celebrate the bi-cultural foundation and increasingly multi-cultural community of our beautiful country in both word and deed.

Ko mātou tēnei Ko tēnei mātou

We are James Hargest and this is our way

In all their endeavours, students are taught and encouraged to proudly follow “The Hargest Way”, as exemplified by our values above.

Enrolments

Ko mātou tēnei Ko tēnei mātou

We are James Hargest and this is our way

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