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Hobsonville Point Secondary School Communication9 October 2026 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGEKia ora e ngā whānau, I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing break and is feeling refreshed and ready for the final term of the year. Welcome back to Term 4. We have an exciting and very busy term ahead of us, with plenty to look forward to and lots to celebrate. Term 4 is always a special time in our school calendar, as we come together to recognise our students' achievements and celebrate the growth and progress they have made throughout the year. This term will see our Year 10 students head off on camp, providing them with opportunities to challenge themselves, build connections and create memories together. Our NCEA examinations are also approaching, with our senior students preparing for this important final stage of their academic year. Our Year 12 and 13 students have their final assessments ahead of them, and I know they will continue to show the commitment, resilience and determination that they have demonstrated throughout the year. Most importantly, Term 4 is a time when we celebrate our Year 13 students as they reach the end of their secondary schooling. It is always a special and emotional time as we reflect on their journey, their achievements, the relationships they have built and the contribution they have made to our school community. We are incredibly proud of them and look forward to celebrating them throughout the term, culminating in our Senior Prize Giving. There is a lot happening across HPSS, and I am really looking forward to seeing our students making the most of every opportunity, supporting one another, and finishing the year strongly. Welcome back, everyone; let’s make Term 4 a fantastic one. Ngā mihi Kirsty Dowding Tumuaki Principal
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KEY DATES AND INFORMATION FOR TERM 4Public Holiday: Labour Day – Monday 26 October Board Voting for Parent Nominations Close: Thursday 29 October Year 13 Final Walkout: Wednesday 4 November 1.45pm Year 12 Prize giving: Wednesday 4 November 2.30pm Year 13 Graduation & Prize giving: Wednesday 4 November 5pm Year 12 & Year 13 Study Leave begins Thursday 5 November Staff Only Day: Friday 6 November NCEA Exams: Tuesday 10 November to Friday 4 December IEMs for Years 9,10,11: Wednesday 2 December 2pm - 7.30pm and Thursday 3 December 3.30pm - 7.30pm Year 10 Prize giving: Friday 4 December Year 10 Camp: Monday 7 December to Thursday 10 December Year 9 & Year 11 Prize giving: Thursday 10 December
School Board Parent Elections Voting is now open for the parent representative positions on the Hobsonville Point School Board. Eligible voters have been sent an email from My School Election with a link to vote. Candidate statements and photos are available to help you get to know the candidates before making your choice. Voting closes on Thursday 29 October at 4.00 pm. Thank you for your continued support of our school community. If you have any questions or experience any issues accessing the voting system, please do not hesitate to contact Returning Officer - Urszula Craighead urszula.craighead@hobsonvillepoint.school.nz
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If you have a Year 8 student who has not yet enrolled, please do so this week before the next enrolment round closes. We look forward to welcoming all our 2027 Year 9s for an Orientation Day later this term. |
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CONNECTEDNESS: PATHWAYS - INTERNSHIP STORYA day of my internship with Oceania Productions is never the same, as the entertainment and event industry encompasses everything from concerts and festivals to corporate events/expos. While the days of my internship are never the same, the “typical” tasks that I do involve taking stock/inventory of audio equipment (mics, effect pedals, in-ear monitors), bouncing from place to place collecting equipment, setting up/testing speakers and other audio equipment for upcoming events, and even going to the events some days if I'm lucky. My favourite thing about my internship with Oceania Productions is that I get to work on and experience these events behind the scenes in a different world that I never thought I would get to be in, working on a multitude of different projects, such as setting up and watching the sound checks for the artists and bands that performed for the AMAs (Aotearoa Music Awards). Besides my Internship supervisor, the people that I work with vary from day to day, but I find that everyone in this industry is a unique character, whether it be their colourful hair, their personality, or their interests. From this experience with Oceania Productions, I have learnt that I can pursue a career in the entertainment industry, and I'd love to continue this in the future.
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EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS: ARTISTIC SWIMMINGCongratulations Penelope Teirney who placed 2nd in the Youth Combo at the NZ Nationals Artistic Swimming Competition held in Hamilton on September 26-30th.
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EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS: KARATECongratulations, Nethnilu Abeywickrama, who won two golds and a silver medal in her age division for kata and kumite recently, all while balancing the demands of training and the derived grade exams.
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CONNECTEDNESS: PATHWAYS - INTERNSHIP STORYMy internship at North Shore Aero Club has been one incredibly rewarding experience and has strengthened my passion for aviation and my pursuit of a career in the industry. One of my proudest achievements during my time there has been completing my first solo flight only four months into my training, with just 18 hours logged. This was a huge milestone in my flying journey and showed me how much I had progressed as a pilot in a relatively short amount of time. Throughout the internship, I have had the opportunity to work alongside experienced flight instructors and immerse myself in a professional aviation environment. The instructors have been incredibly supportive, and I've been able to learn from a range of different teaching styles and flying experiences. Being based in Auckland has also exposed me to some of New Zealand's busiest and most diverse airspace, giving me experience operating around controlled airspace, busy aerodromes, and a wide variety of aircraft. This has significantly improved my situational awareness, radio communication, decision-making, and overall confidence in the cockpit. Every flight brings something different, making each lesson both challenging and rewarding. Overall, this internship has been one of the best experiences I've had. It has allowed me to grow both as a pilot and as a person while giving me a genuine insight into the aviation industry. The experience has reinforced my ambition to pursue a career in aviation, and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities, knowledge, and mentorship that North Shore Aero Club has provided. It has been an experience I'll carry with me throughout the rest of my aviation journey.
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ARTS SHOWCASEWe warmly welcome you to our visual arts showcase in the second week of Term 4. On Tuesday 20 October, our art students will be sharing the fantastic work they've created throughout the year. The exhibition opens at 5pm. The showcase will also feature an interactive artmaking space created by the team from Squiggla, in association with Hobsonville Point's ArtPoint collective.
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OUTSTANDING SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTNominations for Wings Awards are open If your child has been selected for a national or representative team, or has achieved a placing at a national level tournament/competition so far this year, they may be eligible for a HPSS Wings Award. These awards are presented at our Sports Celebration Evening in Term 4 and recognise outstanding sporting achievements from November 2025 through to October 2026.
If this applies to your child, please follow the link below, read the eligibility criteria, and submit an application if they qualify. We look forward to celebrating their success. HPSS Sports Wings award nomination 2026
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KEY DATES 2026All key dates for the year can also be found on the Calendar on our SchoolBridge app, along with Attendance, Daily Notices, Reports, Results, and Payments. Term 1 (10 weeks) - Friday 30 January - Thursday 2 April Term 2 (11 weeks) - Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July Term 3 (10 weeks) - Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September Term 4 (9 weeks) - Monday 12 October - Thursday 10 December Public Holiday: Labour Day – Monday 26 October Board Voting for Parent Nominations Close: Thursday 29 October Year 13 Final Walkout: Wednesday 4 November 1.45pm Year 12 Prize giving - Wednesday 4 November 2.30pm Year 13 Graduation & Prize giving - Wednesday 4 November 5pm Year 12 & Year 13 Study Leave begins Thursday 5 November Staff Only Day - Friday 6 November NCEA Exams - Tuesday 10 November to Friday 4 December IEMs: Yrs 9,10,11 - Wednesday 2 December 2pm - 7.30pm and Thursday 3 December 3.30pm - 7.30pm Year 10 Prize giving - Friday 4 December Year 10 Camp - Monday 7 December to Thursday 10 December Year 9 & Year 11 Prize giving - Thursday 10 December
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