Beyond the Classroom News

Year 9 & 10 Retreats
3 Dec 2025 – What better way to end the year than with retreat days filled with laughter, reflection, and new experiences? Our Year 9 and 10 students embraced the opportunity to pause, connect, and celebrate their growth.
Duke of Edinburgh take on Whirinaki Forest
28 Apr 2025 – On the 4th of April, the Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh group set out to complete a tramp in Whirinaki Forest.
Gold & Silver Duke of Edinburgh Camp
14 Mar 2025 – On 1st March, Gold & Silver Duke of Edinburgh students set out to Maratoto Valley, in the Coromandel Forest Park.
UN Youth NZ Global Development Tour 2025
14 Jan 2025 – This year’s UN Youth Global Development Tour is an extraordinary opportunity for students to engage with global leaders, institutions, and pressing international issues.
From Schoolgirl to Star Driver
26 Nov 2024 – Emily Johnson’s rapid rise in Harness Racing. Student from 2017 – 2020.
Cupcake Mania at the Culinary Fare
5 Aug 2024 – Last term, a group of Level 1 & 2 students ventured off to the Culinary Fare, Waikato’s leading culinary competition, with cupcakes in hand, bring home some wonderful results!
Black Ferns National Anthem Singers
11 May 2024 – Black Ferns vs USA game on Saturday, May 11
To the Kaimais we go!
26 Mar 2024 – At the beginning of March, 11 Silver Duke of Edinburgh participants took to the Kaimais!
Altrusa Award Recipient
30 Oct 2023 – Helen de Vries is the well-deserving recipient of the Altrusa Award for 2023 and attended a presentation with Hamilton Mayor, Paula Southgate.
NZ Fashion Week Debut
5 Sep 2023 – Year 9 Erin Hewins impresses onlookers at the Young Designers Fashion Show at NZ Fashion Week.
Extreme Experiences
16 Aug 2023 – In early July, Year 13 Savanna van der Lee and 59 other secondary students from across Aotearoa participated in ’Entrepreneurs in Action’ (EIA)
Pinnacle Programme Participant
11 Jul 2023 – One of our Year 12 students, Sarah Healy, has been chosen to take part in the Hyundai New Zealand Pinnacle Programme.
Waikato Culinary Fare Results
3 Jul 2023 – The results are in from the Waikato Culinary Fare.
Resthome Visit
30 Jun 2023 – Our three barbershop quartets entertained at Steele Park Resthome this week – helping the elderly residents to celebrate World Music Day.
Into the Dragon’s Den at Wintec
14 Jun 2023 – Last week eight business groups from our Year 12 and 13 business classes presented their business ideas to a panel of professionals at WINTEC.
Science and Maths at Work!
13 Jun 2023 – As part of our SSEP programme, all of our Year 10 classes partner with an employer who uses Science and Maths in their line of work.
Leadership Training
8 Jun 2023 – Year 13 student Ashley Velazquez recently participated in the Leadership Academy Hub Day at The University of Waikato.
Barista Course
28 May 2023 – Gateway students recently completed a 2-day Barista course, gaining knowledge of how to use commercial espresso equipment and prepare a variety of beverages.
Customer service skills and more...
18 May 2023 – Some of our Gateway students gained a variety of skills by completing a placement at Countdown supermarkets.
Engineering in Action Day
17 May 2023 – On Tuesday 17th May, 8 Year 12 and 13 students, along with Mrs Sukias, took part in Engineering in Action sponsored by Wintec and WECA.
Budding Masterchefs!
10 May 2023 – Romina Ascota Garro and Torlesse Liddell are completing their Gateway placement at Sky City Kitchens.
Gateway Placement at Kindyz of Queenwood
3 May 2023 – Many thanks to Kindyz of Queenwood for providing such an interactive learning experience for Yr 13 Charlotte Foster as she explored Early Childhood as a Career pathway.
Aviation training!
28 Apr 2023 – Prospective Pilot Isla Moran has just completed the Gateway Aviation Flying programme.
Auckland Model United Nations (AMUN)
28 Mar 2023 – SHGC students Fran Bascon and Mia Gaier attended an AMUN event recently.
Year 13 History Field Trip
13 Mar 2023 – As students of History we still have a lot to learn and share about what happened here in the Waikato.
Calf Club Success
12 Mar 2023 – Congratualtions to year 10 student, Cassie Wise.
Whatawhata School Gateway Placement
12 Dec 2022 – Whatawhata School provided Aria MacLaughlan with a wonderfully interactive and engaging placement.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award
8 Dec 2022 – ‘Challenging young people to develop skills and tools to improve themselves – and their communities.’
Gateway Placement for Lucius
30 Nov 2022 – Lucius Anderson completed a Gateway placement at Joe’s Garage, gaining a new set of skills including food preparation, barista skills and customer service.
Gateway Placement
14 Nov 2022 – Many thanks to Brooke Goodwin and Caitlen Parry, ex Sacred Heart students, for providing Emily Penrose with such a well organised and comprehensive experience at Marian Catholic School.
Planning and Building Futures
28 Oct 2022 – Engineers, planners and surveyors, BCD Group of Hamilton, hosted our Year 10 students as part of the Secondary School Employer Partnership (SSEP).
New Surf Lifeguards!
8 Sep 2022 – Recently, two of our Year 9 students—Olivia Moroney and Ruby Pinheiro—became NZ Surf Lifeguards!