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Tēnā koutou, ki te whānau o Onehunga High School,
The past few weeks at Onehunga High
School have been filled with significant celebrations and achievements. Last week, we held our
annual Prizegiving ceremony, recognising the hard work and accomplishments of our students
across all fields. Alongside Prizegiving, we introduced our first-ever Arts Awards,
acknowledging the incredible talents of our students in visual arts, music, drama, and
dance.
We recently held our inaugural Pasifika Awards Evening, featuring guest
speaker Carmel Sepuloni, who shared inspiring words on the importance of academic success. Her
message resonated deeply with students and families, underscoring our shared commitment to
both education and cultural pride within our community.
With exams now underway for the
senior school and junior exams beginning next week, it’s essential for students to stay
organised and approach each day with focus. Arriving at school ahead of start times can help
ease any last-minute nerves, and having a clear plan for each exam day is key. Alongside
academic preparation, prioritising health is crucial; balanced meals, daily physical activity,
and a consistent sleep routine will support students' concentration and help reduce
stress.
Supporting student well-being at Onehunga High School is essential. To
strengthen this commitment, we’ve introduced SchoolTV, a resource that provides whānau with
valuable tools and advice to support young people through today’s challenges. Our dedicated
counselling team is also here to support students directly, helping them navigate school
life.
As we enter Term 4, our final term of the year, it’s a time for reflection
and review. There is much to be proud of.
Thank you for your continued
support.
Have a great weekend.
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Shameen Hayat
PRINCIPAL
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Sports
College Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year
We are pleased
to announce that Lisa Hellyer has been named a finalist for the prestigious Young
Sportsperson of the Year award for 2024.
Lisa was nominated for her outstanding
achievements in distance running, which include her road race and cross-country
successes this season. Notably, she was crowned the Intermediate age group champion for
both Auckland School events. Lisa was also recently awarded the Onehunga High School Dux
Ludorum as the top sportsperson at our school.
The YSPOTY Awards Ceremony will
be held on Thursday, 28th November.
Congratulaitons Lisa Hellyer, we are very
proud of your achievements.
The junior summer sports season is at its midway point for our Onehunga High
teams.
Junior Volleyball
Onehunga High School has
five teams competing in the College Sports competitions this term, with our teams
performing admirably in their respective grades.
Auckland Junior A:
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The Junior Boys A team is competing in the Central West A Grade. They finished in 1st
place.
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The Junior A Girls have secured 6th place in their division.
Central Junior:
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The Junior Boys B team had a challenging season, finishing 8th overall in their pool.
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Our two Junior Girls B teams, Red and Green, each finished 1st in their respective
pools, rounding out an impressive season. The Junior Girls Red team completed their
season undefeated.
Junior Water Polo
After three rounds, our OHS Junior Mixed Water Polo
team is currently in 7th place. The competition will split into Championship and Plate
divisions after this weekend’s last round.
Junior Softball Slowpitch
Tournament
The OHS team, comprising mostly first-time players, trained for a
month under the guidance of Mr. Trafford in preparation for the tournament. Despite a
challenging draw with minimal breaks between games, the team earned a commendable 3rd
place finish.
- OHS 12-7 Howick Red
- OHS 9-7 MAGS
- OHS 14-3 Waiorea
Kohine
- SF: OHS 0-4 TKM Nga Tapuwae Taitama
- 3rd Place: OHS 11-7 Selwyn
Girls 9-a-Side T20 Cricket
Following early season success in the Division 2
T20 Tournament, our girls' cricket team has joined the Auckland Schools Competition.
They began their campaign with a bye, followed by a 29-run win over Macleans College and
a loss to Green Bay High Junior XI. The team has two home games on 13th and 20th
November, so please come along to support our aspiring cricketers.
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Senior Awards Ceremony 2024
The highlight of the school year for many is the Senior Awards
Ceremony, which is a formal celebration of the outstanding
achievements of so many of our students.
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Pasifika Awards Ceremony 2024
The inaugural Pasifika Awards evening held last Friday at school
was a wonderful evening of celebration. It was a real privilege
to share with students and their families the successes of so
many. A huge faafetai tele lava to everyone who attended and
congratulations to everyone who received an award.
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Celebrating the Arts!
The inaugural OHS Arts Awards was a joyous occasion. Students,
whānau and staff came to celebrate the creativity and skill of
our most talented young people.
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Year 11 Awards Ceremony 2024.
Tali Feu’u opened the Year 11 Award Ceremony with a Karakia
followed by a Mihimihi delivered by Leigh’Gin Kuluia Hampton-
Toko-Mikahere. A rousing Waiata Tautoko was performed by the
Kapa Haka Rōpū.
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Student Wellbeing
Access the Hauora Centre and SchoolTV to support student
wellbeing at OHS
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A Trip to Japan - Memories for Life.
Five senior OHS students have returned from the Tsunami
Awareness Day held in Kumamoto, Japan, inspired by all they
experienced. Vansh Kumar's report follows.
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Congratulations Anna!
Congratulations to Year 9 student Anna Lightbody, who was
recently named Runner Up in the Rangatahi section of the Tāmaki
Makaurau Zero Waste Awards.
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Level 3 DVC Students Work Impresses.
Should the Auckland City light rail project ever be resurrected
by the government, they may do well to speak to students in this
year's Level 3 DVC class.
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Laughter and Fun for The Importance of Being Earnest.
Level 1 Drama students performed an abridged version of Oscar
Wildes, ‘The Importance of Being Earnest” to delighted audiences
last night.
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Careers
This week, 25 of our junior students visited an expo at MOTAT to delve into the
world of science and STEM careers. Working together, they designed and built a
suspension bridge, gaining hands-on experience with engineering principles and
problem-solving. They also tested their skills flying drones, exploring the science of
aerodynamics and how drone technology is transforming industries. Through virtual
reality, they journeyed into the ocean's depths, uncovering advances in marine
technology. Students had the chance to engage with cutting-edge innovations, including
the HoloLens, new identification software, and developments in photonics and light
manipulation. The expo provided an exciting glimpse into career paths in engineering and
aviation, with many students showing a keen interest in what it takes to become a
pilot.
NCEA Summer School - Enrol Now!
These courses will give you the literacy requirements for some jobs and for further
study. We will register you on the NZQA website. In order to fulfill the literacy
requirements for University Entrance you must have 5 credits at Level 2 or higher in
Reading and 5 credits at Level 2 or higher in Writing. These courses are designed for
students who would like to complete or gain literacy credits/UE Entrance.
If you are interested in enrolling please
complete the form (see link below) and send to Maryam
Taghavi [email protected].
https://onehungahigh.ibcdn.nz/media/2024_10_16_ncea-dle-brochure-2024.pdf
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