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At the Hillary Outdoors Centre, the 20 Year 12 students participated in a range of activities including abseiling, overnight camps, rock climbing, bush and alpine experiences. The activities are designed to develop outdoor skills, build relationships through teamwork, and challenge students in a new environment with the support and guidance of the trained Hillary Outdoors instructors.

At the recent Regional Auctioneering Competition sponsored by Barfoot and Thompson, our Deputy Head Girl Lilli-Rose Voakes was placed 1st, our Deputy Head Boy Kosta Silich was placed 2nd, and our Head Boy Solomon Dickey was placed 3rd.

Over 30 Kerikeri High School students performed at the Regional Finals for Smokefree Rockquest held at The Turner Centre.

The following awards were won by Kerikeri High School musicians.

Tangata Beats Solo/Duo: 1st place Kosta Silich (Year 13)

For over 10 years, Bettina Simpson has been a dedicated Sport Coordinator at Kerikeri High School, managing a wide range of sporting opportunities for students. Among her many contributions, she has carved out a special place for volleyball, ensuring students have every chance to play, compete, and grow in the sport.

Students from our SAVE Group spent a morning with Marine Biologist Kayla Keyes, and Anouk Van Donnelly (Community Business & Environment Centre), doing a beach clean on Paihia Beach and completing a national litter register. They then went on to the Oromahoe Kauri walk followed by a walk through the mangroves to see the diversity of the Paihia region.

The Rotary Model United Nations event involved 300 Year 12 and 13 students from Northland and Auckland secondary schools, representing UN countries. Students embodied their nation's views and perspectives on current world issues.

Congratulations to the 23 students who represented Kerikeri High School at the Northland Schools' Cross Country.  Students were selected to compete based on their placings from our School's Cross Country.

Congratulations to the following students who were placed in their events.

Indie Lee (Year 8) 1st Year 7&8 Girls

Rasmus Birt (Year 8) 1st Year 7&8 Boys

34 Kerikeri High School students, accompanied by Mrs Clent, Year 13 Dean, and Mrs Crawford, Careers Advisor, travelled to Auckland and Hamilton for our annual University Trip. The students toured the AUT City Campus, the University of Auckland, and Massey University Albany campuses and accommodation.

Kerikeri High School supports Aotearoa Mental Health Foundation's Pink Shirt Day every year. This means we take a stand for manaakitanga - respect and kindness towards all. We stand against bullying of any kind and encourage everyone to 'Speak up, stand together, stop bullying'.

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

Our Honours Celebration Assembly took place on Tuesday 13 May.

Receiving Academic Honours is one of the highest academic achievements at Kerikeri High School. Each recipient of this award earned at least the equivalent of their required credits for NCEA Level 1 or 2 at Excellence.

The Netball Development Tour was designed to enhance the skills of our netballers and further their development of netball knowledge at an international level. The students played five matches against five different schools and clubs from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Hunter McInnes (Year 12) has been selected to join the prestigious National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand.