Hedgehope School is a fabulously modern and truly up to date, future focussed environment bursting with resources and wonder.

Our student whanau are curious, dazzled and hugely appreciative of the modern spaces and resources that the BOT and PTA have tirelessly supported.

Student efficacy and agency gives powerful voices to students to lead their own interests for learning.

This year our overarching theme is Curiosity, with an added focus of Local Environment and History, students have their own passions, big questions and timelines.

Hedgehope’s Forest School involves a weekly adventure into the local bush for a 2 year biodiversity and restoration project in Sherwood Forest. 

We have 3 classes with 30 students currently who all love to learn! 

We all REACH for Greatness in everything we do!

 Wow, the end of last Term was incredible.

Thank you so very much to all who attended the Learning Celebration, Buffet and Book Launch on Friday 8th July.

Such a special day to spend with past and present students, staff and community.

The time capsule 1986 plus 2022 went back into the ground successfully.

An extra capsule was added afterwards, as there were a few missed items from the community that were sick and away.

Not often Hedgehope School makes the front page of the Southland Times! 

Our students are so proud of their collaborative efforts to write and illustrate their book about the history of Hedgehope from the beginning of time to Matariki 2022.

We have plenty of copies of King K and the Three Wingstaff - they will make great Christmas presents and perfect for the bottom draw collection to give to your children later in life!

Email [email protected] to order your copy.

Term 3 is jam packed with incredible learning opportunities.

Our three classes are now up and running at full speed.

Piwakawaka, Tui and Kereru learners are all enjoying new concepts and routines.

Tui are located in the library with Mr Withington, who we are absolutely delighted to welcome to our team and back to Southland. 

During Term 3 Forest School is running on fortnightly sessions, with the water & fauna groups out this week, followed by the insect and flora groups the following week.

We have a huge array of experts working with us in the field as we gain an understanding of the species and complex systems at work.

Students will be collecting data, evidence, maps and photos to understand the biodiversity and looking towards regeneration in the next year or so.

We are hoping to gain funding from Field Based Stem (National experts) and Creatives in Schools Fund for students to work with two incredible local arts as part of the project too.

The Trader is in the process of having a makeover, thanks to our Year 7 female leaders - watch this space they have grand plans!

Seniors are also creating delicious School Whanau Calving meals on Wednesdays each week.

They have called themselves Shivers ….me timbers that’s delicious!

The feed back is really positive and the seniors are loving feeding 10 families weekly. 

Retrieving the 1986 Time Capsule

Charlie Jones, thank you for your endurance and determination!

Friday 8th July 2022

Celebrating 1986 to 2022

1986 Time Capsule along with 2022 reburied at the same site.

$30 per book 

Please order your copy by emailing [email protected]

Make payment to - Hedgehope School 03-1750-0089846-00 

Hedgehope School proudly supported by Classic Kitchens