Key dates for Term 3

• 25 July - Three Way Conference 9.00-3.05pm (school closed for 3WC)
• 28 July - Deloitte Case Competition, Year 13 Business
• 29 July - Blues Youth Leadership Programme - 11.30am-2pm
• 29 July - Theatresports player's night (at OHS) - 7.00pm
• 30 July - Health Science Academy Fono - 6.00-7.00pm
• 1 August - Diversity Day (students wear culture attire)
• 4-8 August - Cook Island Language Week 
• 4 August - Course selection closes
• 5 August - Pasifika Komiti - 5.30pm-7.00pm
• 6 August - Victoria University Planning session, 1.30pm, A0
• 7 August - Māori Committee Meeting - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
• 13 August - Unitec Planning session, 1.30pm, A0
• 14-15 August - Y13 Geography Rotorua Trip
• 20 August - Otago University Planning session, 1.30pm, A0
• 22 August - Mid-Term break - school is closed
• 18-22 August - Tongan Language Week
• 19 August - Year 12 Leadership Diversity Day at Unitec Campus
• 24-31 August - Winter Tournament Week
• 27 August - MIT Planning session, 1.30pm, A0
• 28 August - Canapé Evening  L3 CAT & L3 FAH
• 3 September - Massey University Planning session, 1.30pm, A0
• 5 September - Photolife teams photos
• 12-19 September - Senior exams (Years 11,12 and 13)
• 15 September - Te Wiki o te reo Māori
• 19 September - Last day of Term 3 (Teacher Only Day for Juniors)

Welcoming Deputy Principal Mr Philip Lee – Pōwhiri, 21 July We are delighted to announce that a pōwhiri was held this morning to formally welcome Philip Lee as our new Deputy Principal. View More   Xavier White represents New Zealand at European Orienteering Champs Xavier White shines on the world stage, helping Team New Zealand climb the ranks at the European Youth Orienteering Championships! View More   Accelerating Success: OHS Students Selected for Prestigious University Maths Programme View More   LISA AND SARAH HELLYER SOAR ONTO THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE Onehunga High School is proud to celebrate the success of Lisa Hellyer and Sarah Hellyer, who have both been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2025 Australian All Schools Cross Country Championships in Runaway Bay, Gold Coast this September. View More   Careers Expo and Subject Selection – A Resounding Success. Yesterday, the school hosted its annual Careers Expo, Market Day, and subject selection event , and it was a resounding success. View More   Fakatoukatea- Trip to Parliament. On Wednesday, thirteen very excited Year 13 Tongan Leaders flew to Wellington to visit Parliament and Victoria University, thanks to the continued dedication of Anahila Kanongata’a and Sepa Hausia-Schaumkel, who have organised this wonderful opportunity for our students for many years. View More   Aidan represents Auckland U15 in indoor cricket View More   Year 11 Drama Students Find Inspiration. Today our Year 11 Drama students took an exciting step in their latest project — devising a performance for young audiences — by visiting two local primary schools to meet the children who will soon be their audience. View More   Waka Award: Leading by Example – Term 3 Week 2 View More   Waka Award: Celebrating Excellence – Term 3 Week 1 View More   Boston and Taylah Impress. Boston Tuiluluú 13 Ki and Taylah Stewart 13Pk took advantage of all that the Student 360 programme had to offer in the last holiday break. View More   Duke of Edinburgh Students Prepare for Pinnacles Challenge. Our Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award participants are nearing the end of their training in preparation for the practice Adventurous Journey. View More   ONEHUNGA: A PLACE OF FIRSTS FOR WOMEN Onehunga has a proud legacy of women’s firsts in leadership, from the country’s first woman mayor to national political and educational milestones. This tradition of breaking barriers continues today. View More   Hunter Pert shines on ice and inline in action packed break Year 9 student Hunter Pert made the most of his school holidays with an extraordinary run of high level competition, both on the ice and on wheels. From Dunedin to Hamilton, Hunter's schedule was packed and his performance was nothing short of impressive View More   Level 3 business students put enterprise into action Level 3 Business students impressed with creativity and enterprise as their Market Day products sold out during the Careers Expo evening. View More   Bronze breakthrough for Archer Linke in national karate debut Year 9 student Archer Linke made a strong impression over the break, proudly representing Onehunga High School and his dojo, Suzaku Kan Karate, on the national stage. View More   Former Students Return To Promote Auckland Rugby Pro Sport. It was wonderful to see five former OHS students at the school's Careers Expo yesterday. View More   AI In The Classroom- A Popular Topic For Debate. The teachers vs student debate held on Tuesday lunchtime was very well attended, perhaps because the motion, “ Students should be able to use AI as an educational tool”, is very topical for teachers and students alike. View More   Board Elections Nominations open 18 July and close 6 August; elections are online and run by Election Pilot. Check your contact details on the SchoolBridge app to receive nomination and voting forms. View More   MADELEINE SHINES AT YOUTH PARLIAMENT 2025 "Madeleine brought real insight and heart to Youth Parliament. She represented Maungakiekie with integrity and thoughtfulness, and it was clear she had done the mahi to truly reflect her community. A remarkable young leader with a bright future." Greg Fleming, MP for Maungakiekie View More   Year 13 Students Experience Hobbiton Tourism First-Hand Despite stormy weather, 30 Year 13 Travel and Tourism students enjoyed an unforgettable visit to one of New Zealand’s top tourist destinations — the Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata. View More   ANNA LIGHTBODY ACHIEVES OUTSTANDING RESULTS AT NATIONAL DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS Year 10 student Anna Lightbody achieved outstanding results at the National Diving Championships, winning two events and placing second in a third. View More   2026 Option Selection Opening 17 July Course selection on SchoolPoint opens on Wednesday 17 July and closes at 5pm on Sunday 4 August. View More   OHS ATHLETES SOAR "Onehunga High School athletes are making their mark on national and international stages, excelling in sports like orienteering, football and inline hockey." Onehunga Community News View More

Board Elections - Nominations Open

This is a reminder that nominations are currently open for the election of six parent representatives to the Onehunga High School Board. Schooled Election Pilot have been appointed as the Returning Officer for this election.

You have already been sent a nomination form by email or by post. If you require an additional nomination form, or a form in Te Reo Māori or another language, please contact the Returning Officer directly on 0800 VOTENZ (0800 868 369) or email [email protected]

Nominations close at 12 noon on Wednesday 6 August.
Nominations can be submitted:
- by email
- online through the Election Pilot system at www.electionpilot.nz
- or by returning the completed nomination form to the school office
- you may include a candidate statement and photograph with your nomination.

Sports News

Term 3 sees all our winter sport restart the last sections of their respective competitions. During the break, Onehunga High School teams were all well placed in their competitions with a number of teams sitting comfortable in the top 4.
 
As well as looking to secure sports in the play-offs, 8 of our teams will also be turning their attention to the upcoming winter tournament week from 24^th – 31^st August.

Successes over the break include:

• NZ Karate Open & NZSS Karate Championships: 28^th-29^th June
  Archer Linke came away from the NZ Karate Open with a bronze in kumite and no flags in kate. In the NZSS Karate Championships, Archer missed at on the medals in kumite but also had no flags in kata.
• European Youth Orienteering Championships
  Xavier White has just returned from his campaign in Czechia with the NZ Junior team. The tricky course was very challenging especially the long course in the forest surrounding the host city.  Xavier recorded the following times below. He ran the third and final leg and recorded a top 10 time to move Team NZ up five spots in the rankings.
  Long - 57.43min (66th overall)
  Sprint - 14.55min (65th overall)
  Relay - 2:11.31min (19th overall)
• Anna Lightbody competed at the National Springboard & Platform Diving Championships and came away with two gold in the U16 1 metre & 3 metre springboard and a silver in the Elite 3 metre. Unfortunately, injuries kept her from competing in the platform grade. While she was unable to compete due to her injuries, Anna also attended the Junior Pacific Championships as part of the NZ team.
• Aidan Grant took part in the Junior Interprovincial Indoor Cricket Championships for the Auckland U15 team. Playing teams from across the country, Auckland fell to Canterbury in the Plate Final to ultimately finish 5^th overall.
• Hunter Pert continued his rich vein of form on the rink. Firstly he played for the Auckland White 14U in the 1^st round of the NZ National 14U Ice Hockey League, where the team came out in 2^nd spot. Hunter then travelled to Hamilton to represent the NZ at the 2025 Oceania Championships. He did double duty captaining the Kiwi Black 13U (Gold) & assistant captaining the 15U side (Silver)! Hunter was named top scorer in the 15U division to cap it off.

We want to celebrate our student athletes and their sporting endeavours. We currently have over 25 Onehunga High School teams competing weekly in winter codes, plus a number that are exceling in sports that we are unable to cater to as a school. With the large number of students involved, it can be hard to keep track of all their awesome efforts, and give them the recognition they deserve.
If you have any pictures from OHS games, events or want to share stories of their success in their chosen sport then please send them through to [email protected] 

Below: Xavier White competing in the European Youth Orienteering Championships and Anna Lightbody competing in the National Springboard & Platform Diving Championships

Careers 

Exploring study and career pathways helps students stay engaged, feel more purposeful at school, and grow in confidence about their futures. It was fantastic to see so many of our students at last week’s OHS Careers Expo engaging in thoughtful conversations and connecting  with a wide range of possibilities. Congratulations also to those who made the most of the school holidays by exploring real-world career opportunities. Boston Tuiluluú and Taylah Stewart, for example, both completed paid internships — Boston with IT consultancy Theta, and Taylah with law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts. Jack Graham attended the University of Canterbury’s Maths and Engineering Camp, gaining valuable insight into studying engineering in Christchurch.

With Open Day season now in full swing, it’s the perfect time for students to visit universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary providers. Here at OHS, Term 3 is packed with careers trips and lunchtime seminars, giving students the chance to connect directly with tertiary organisations and employers. Details about upcoming events and activities can be found on our careers website ohs.careerwise.school

School TV - Parent Resource

CyberSafety Series

At Onehunga High School, we understand that parenting in the digital age can be challenging. Many parents did not grow up with smartphones, social media, or constant internet access, and it can be hard to know how best to support young people as they navigate their online lives.

We encourage our school community to explore the latest SchoolTV series on online safety, available on our website: https://ohs.nz.schooltv.me/channel-newsletter/315

This helpful series gives parents the tools to:
- understand the platforms and apps their teens are using
- talk with their children about online behaviour and safety
- recognise signs of cyberbullying or unwanted contact
- take simple steps to help keep their children safe

With most of a young person’s social life now taking place online, it is more important than ever for parents to be informed and involved. Young people may not always share what is happening online, especially if they fear losing access to their devices. This resource helps parents become supportive guides rather than distant observers.

The key is not to fear technology but to understand it. This series will help parents feel more confident and connected to the digital world their children are growing up in. We encourage all whānau to make time to watch it.

SCHOOL TV

Community Education at OHS

There are still plenty of opportunities to try something new at our Adult Learning Centre this term.

• Our popular Welding and Metal Sculpture classes start next week. Join our experienced tutor Doug to work on a masterpiece of your own creation. The photo below highlights some of the work our past students have designed and made.
• We are excited to introduce Cambodian Cuisine to our range of cooking classes. In this course students will explore the rich culinary history of Cambodia over four fun and practical lessons.
  
• Our Saturday morning workshop programme continues with Aromatherapy, Beach Candles, Felt Sewing, Hand Knitting, Japanese Kumiko and Ayurveda on the programme. These short courses are a great way to work on a project your can wow your friends and family with.

Explore www.adultlearn.co.nz to learn more. We offer discounts for seniors and parents of OHS student’s for all of our government-funded courses. Email us at [email protected] to enquire further.
We look forward to seeing you soon.

Alumni Registration / Update details 

We are currently working on building a comprehensive register of Onehunga High School alumni. Our goal is to reconnect with past students, celebrate their achievements, and strengthen the bonds within our school community. Whether you graduated recently or many years ago, we’d love to hear from you and keep you informed about what's happening at OHS today.

By joining our alumni register, you'll have the opportunity to stay connected with former classmates, attend special events, and support the next generation of students. We believe our alumni are an important part of the Onehunga High School story, and we’re excited to celebrate the lasting impact you’ve made. If you're an OHS graduate or know someone who is, please get in touch and help us spread the word!

https://www.ohs.school.nz/history/alumni