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The Kerikeri High School 1st XI Football Team remained undefeated in this year's Northland Secondary Schools' Midweek Tournament and won the final against Whangārei Boys High School. The boys are congratulated for a wonderful season, and we wish them well for the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Winter Tournament later this month.

60 Year 10 students led by Year 10 Dean Mr Seth Brown, Miss Batterton and Mr Rogers, spent the week at the Hillary Outdoors Centre, Tongariro. The students participated in activities including abseiling, high ropes, an overnight camp, and team activities in both bush and alpine environments, guided by the trained Hillary Outdoors instructors.

138 Kerikeri High School students took part in The Bay of Islands Beast Mud Run on Friday 25 July. There were over 1000 competitors from all over Northland.

Despite the very cold morning with even colder mud and water, our students had a fantastic time throughout the event. With plenty of mud, rivers, and rugged terrain, it was an epic challenge for all. 

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.