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90 Kerikeri High School students from Year 7 - 13, and staff members Mr Jimmy Thomas and Mr Bryce Wilson participated in this year's BOI Beast Mud Run held at Ludbrook's Farm in Ōhaeawai. The annual event organised by Sport Northland attracted students from Northland intermediate and secondary schools and this year was themed 'Farmyard Vibes'.

During the first week of the holidays, 29 Year 12 students, accompanied by Ms Davina Derecourt, Mr Sean Bristow and Mrs Jodie Scott, undertook a five-day guided outdoor education programme at Hillary Outdoors Centre in Tongariro National Park.

Through hands-on environmental projects, conservation activities, and community partnerships, our students develop valuable skills, deepen their understanding of sustainability, and take positive action to protect and enhance the environment around them. Their enthusiasm and commitment continue to make a real difference both within our school and beyond.

Congratulations to Amalfi Robinson (Year 11), Ana Ebenhoeh (Year 11), Elena Helbok (Year 12) and Iolanthe Byworth (Year 12) who competed in the STANZA National Spanish Debating competition in Auckland.

Special Acknowledgment of Elena Helbok who placed 2nd in the Best Speaker competition.

Ex-student and Highlanders Rugby player Lucas Casey returned to Kerikeri High School to speak with some of our aspiring rugby players. Lucas shared some insightful messages with our young men and women, especially about how hard work, a love of rugby, and making sacrifices got him to where he is now.

In English classes, Kerikeri High School students learn how to structure, and deliver formal speeches. They draft and revise their work before presenting them to their classes. The top speeches from each class progress to the Year-Level Semifinals, where they are judged by English teachers.

Congratulations to all the finalists in the Young Enterprise Mid-Year Celebration held in Whangārei. Nearly 90 YES companies in the region pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges. The top nine pitches were then invited to compete for a trophy and cash prize on the night.

35 Year 13 Chemistry students carried out an NCEA assessment focusing on Quantitative Analysis of a commercial product. 

They used a method called titration which is a widely used technique to measure how much of one substance is in another by using a chemical reaction.

Our Student WAKA Team organised a range of activities and events to raise awareness and highlight the important message behind Pink Shirt Day.

Students are encouraged to speak to a safe adult if they are being bullied or witness bullying.

Congratulations to Mrs Jackie Robertson who was presented her King's Service Medal for services to science education by the Governor General at Government House in Wellington last week.

Mrs Robertson has provided leadership as Head of Science at Kerikeri High School since 2008.

Congratulations to the Kerikeri High School League Team that played in the Finals of the Midweek Schools' Adam Blair Rugby League competition in Whangārei. This is the first year Kerikeri High School has fielded a team, and they went through the round robin season undefeated, winning five out of five games.