Horowhenua College’s submitted art works for the Waka Walls will be on display during the Horowhenua Arts Trail.  All Year 12 and 13 Painting students submitted work. Their art will be at the Horowhenua Art Society on Bath Street 2-3 May and after this will be moved to Te Takere where it will be on display in the main space for one week. Successful submitters will be notified by the Council in about a week’s time.  10 submissions will be selected for the first display and 10 will be selected for display later in the year. The final works are being unveiled during Youth Week with the scheduled date for unveiling set for Friday 29 May.  All submitters and their families will be invited to an afternoon tea function at Te Takere as a celebration. Mrs Gilroy Head of Faculty ARTS

Engineering student Audrey Livirya, Horowhenua Colleges 2014 Dux, has been awarded a Tertiary Scholarship from the Horowhenua District Council. The scholarship carries a $2500 grant towards course fees and related costs, alongside a paid 10 week internship with the Horowhenua District Council.  Council Chief Executive, David Clapperton, reported that there was a high number of applicants, all of a highly competitive standard and congratulated Audrey for her success. 2015 sees Audrey heading off to begin a five year double degree in Engineering and Arts at Auckland University. “I’m excited about the Council work experience.  I think it will give me a practical sense of what it takes to be an engineer.  I know it will really help me shape my career path and map out my areas of interest for study during my university years”.

Below is the stationery list for all subjects and all levels at Horowhenua College in 2015. Any further questions please call or email the school office. >>> CLICK HERE FOR STATIONERY LIST <<<

Noel Leeming are offering Cost + 10% storewide this week only for friends and family of Horowhenua College. If you are considering a purchase please get along and see the team at Noel Leeming and support our college at the same time! If you are shopping for a BYOD device next year – our recommended device is the iPad Mini 16GB which currently retails for $379. Note that these are in very short supply presently. Print and present the flyer or show it on your smartphone at the Levin store to get the discount. FF_Nov_2014_-_Horowhenua_College_-_1000_A4..pdf

Our Cultural Awards Evening will be held in the College Hall on Tuesday 4 November at 7.00 pm.  This is an evening designed to showcase and celebrate the cultural life of the school.  We are creating a gallery atmosphere in our Hall and highlights of the school’s visual arts, performing arts and creative endeavours will be displayed.  Awards will be presented and will be interspersed with performances from our amazingly talented students.  It will be an evening of fabulous entertainment and all parents and caregivers are most welcome to attend. Click here to view the list of students who will be recieving an award.

Kia ora koutou, I was disappointed to read the report about the College in the Manawatu Standard on Thursday 14th August. I decided to write a letter to the Editor saying that I thought the report in the paper was too focussed on bringing up the past instead of understanding the many great things the College does every year. You can see that this version is longer than the version in the paper because to fit my letter in the Editor left out my description of the 2013 prize giving. Yet what lies at the heart of a school and its community if it is not students, their whanau and their shared accomplishments. I have asked that this full letter be posted here for the whanau of Horowhenua College to read if they so choose. Ken Wilson LSM (Finance & Personnel) Horowhenua College LSM Letter to Manawatu Standard.pdf

Thirty three students (7 boys and 26 girls) arrived at Horowhenua College on 29 July to enjoy a two week programme as part of a short term visit.  This was their 5th visit to Horowhenua College. The students were hosted by 33 families from our community. The programme included ESOL lessons, time in the classroom with our local students and trips to local attractions, Nga Manu (Waikanae) and a day in Wellington visiting Parliament and Te Papa. Our local students buddied the Meijo students and put on a great farewell party for them at the end of their stay. A short term visit gives both countries the opportunity to share their cultures.  The Meijo students were great ambassadors for their country and many of our local students benefited from the experience. We are expecting 38 students in 2015.  Should you be interested in hosting a student next year, please contact…

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Congratulations to Vikatolia Finau, who performed as Witch One in the recent SGCNZ Shakespeare National Festival and has now been selected for the National Shakespeare Schools Production (NSSP). Vikatolia is one of only 22 students selected from the Nationals out of 500 performers from all around the country. She will join another 25 on this week-long programme of workshops and performances with professional tutors in the September holidays. These students have been chosen out of the 5500 who competed nationwide. We are so proud of you Vikatolia!