Farewell

 We said farewell to Emily at the end of Term Three. She is going back to Japan to study at University. We wish her all the best for her future. Emily will be sadly missed by staff and students alike.

 

Whale Rider Film Review

*This is a movie about mystery and adventure.

*There is a concern that a Maori girl could not get her grandfather's approval. This girl proved that she was finally approved by everyone.

*I think this movie wants to tell everyone that women can do well without being sexist.

*I understandable the movie, because this movie is very exciting and has a clear idea.

*I like the images / scenes because the photos look good.

*I like this film because the girl in this movie bravely pursues what she likes.

*My favourite character is Paikea because she is brave and smart.

*My conclusion is the movie is very interesting and very good.

 by Mei Yi

Arts Week - International Parade

 As part of the Arts' Week, our International students joined in the fun with a flag parade around the school. Awesome work girls!

 

Highlight at NPGHS

 This year hasn't been the best to do any activities, and everything was not going to well like I thought. So many things happened that I've never expect. But every encounter was wonderful experience for me and I enjoyed meeting them everyday. One of the highlights that I had at NPGHS is meeting with one girl from France. Her name is Emma and she had to leave NZ earlier due to COVID-19. But we had a great and lovely time even in a few months.

Harakeke Raranga - Flax Weaving

 Kia ora! Today the students went weaving or Harakeke Raranga. Hina made puti puti or flowers and Amy made a konae or basket. They also learned a little about Maori tikanga or customs such as saying a karakia or prayer before the weaving begins. Isn't their work fabulous? Well done students. 

Puke Ariki Art Exhibition Visit

 This week Hina and Amy have been out and about visiting the Puke Ariki museum Homework Exhibition, a fabulous showcase of local artists' work. Aren't the glass shadows spectacular? A great time had by all. 

 

International Farewell

 We said farewell to some of our wonderful International students last night. They are Moana (Vanuatu), Karlotta (Germany), Hina (Japan) and InYoung (South Korea). We also said goodbye to Lena (Japan) our fabulous International leader who has done a great job this year.

We are very proud of them all as they have done so well during such a tough year. We wish them all the best for the future.

International Week

 We just celebrated International week, with fun activities such as a chopsticks and chocolate competition, flag chalk drawing, teaching new languages, photo booth and International Assembly to finish off. Well done to our wonderful leader Lena and all the great helpers and dancers. Shout out to Mrs. W for her great support too :)

 

Arts' Week

Arts Week

Some of the girls showing off their flags during Arts' week.

Multi Ethnic Parade

Last weekend our wonderful International students paraded down the main street of town as part of the Multi Ethnic Extravaganza. Awesome, well done students. Great fun!

Athletics Day

Having a great day at Athletics day. Go girls!!

International Students from Kyoritsu High School in Japan

We are very happy to welcome new students this week from Kyoritsu High School in Japan. They are here with us for 1 term to learn English. We hope you have a fantastic time here girls, welcome. Nau mai, haere mai!

Introductions

Welcome New Internationals

Nau mai, haere mai! This term we welcome International students from Japan, Germany, Chile, Phillipines, South Korea and France. We hope you have a wonderful time with us here in New Zealand, learn lots of English, have many positive new experiences and make great friends. 

Puke Ariki and Len Lye Outing

This week, Junior ELA went out to visit the local art gallery and museum. They made themselves a piece of art and learned about exhibits at the Len Lye Centre. They also learned about our maunga (mountain) Taranaki at the Puke Ariki Museum and all the wildlife that live there. It was lots of fun.