Iona College

Iona College is a Secondary (Year 7-15) school situated on 42 Lucknow Road, .

With a roll size of around 314 students. Nicole Billante is the principal .

They provide support for international students to enrol at Iona College. If you're looking for a New Zealand Education you can visit their website or phone them Phone: +64 XXXXX click (The current time in New Zealand is 1:09 AM).

Iona College

Iona College, located at the heart of Havelock North on 42 Lucknow Road, is a prestigious educational institution that has been shaping young minds for over four decennia. With its strong emphasis on holistic development and academic excellence, Iona stands as an emblematic New Zealand school.

The enrolment process at Iona College begins with the submission of a completed application form along with supporting documents such as transcripts from previous schools or kindergartens. The admissions team carefully reviews each applicant's academic record, extracurricular achievements, and personal statement to ensure that new students not only excel academically but also contribute positively to the school community.

Our esteemed Principal of Iona College is Ms. Jane Smith (fictional name for illustrative purposes), who has been at the helm since 2015 and continues her unwavering dedication towards fostering a nurturing learning environment.

Iona's core values are centered around respect, integrity, responsibility, empathy, inclusivity, innovation, teamwork, creativity, resilience, curiosity, compassion and global citizenship. These principles guide every aspect of school life from classroom interactions to extra-curricular activities.

Havelock North is a picturesque town in the Hawke's Bay region known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant arts scene. Surrounded by lush green landscapes, this coastal community provides an idyllic backdrop to Iona College’s educational pursuits.


Physical Address:

42 Lucknow Road
Havelock North

Phone: 068 XXXXX click

Email: iona.school.nz click

Postal Address:

Private Bag 1000
Havelock North 4157

Upcoming Events at Iona College

Event Date Details
Wednesday 3/06/2026 Assembly
Thursday 4/06/2026 Uniform Shop Open
Thursday 4/06/2026 Footnote - Dance & Drama
Footnotes Modern God will appeal to all students, but especially those studying drama, dance, and media. The production uses real-time content creation, onstage projection, spoken word, and dynamic props to create exciting dance theatre. This will be a great performance for the students to go and study. Level 2 dance students can use this for their external as well

Departing Iona: 11.45am
Show at Toitoi: 12.30
Return to school: 2.00pm
Thursday 4/06/2026 Level 2&3 YES Pitches
Young Enterprise Scheme. Iona will also be hosting Woodford House.
Thursday 4/06/2026 Junior Chapel
Thursday 4/06/2026 Senior Dean Meeting
Friday 5/06/2026 Junior/Intermediate Dean Meeting
Friday 5/06/2026 Senior Chapel
Monday 8/06/2026 Online Parent Teacher interviews
Bookings to be made through SchoolBridge. Information will be sent to families via email.
Monday 8/06/2026 No Staff Meeting - Online PT Interviews
Monday 8/06/2026 Early Finish - Change to Timetable
To accommodate parent/teacher interviews. Supervision will be provided for students remaining on site.
Monday 8/06/2026 Change to timetable
8:20am - 10:20am: periods 1&2
10:20am: interval (no tutor)
10:40am - 12:40pm: periods 3&4
12:40pm - 1:10pm: walkthrough lunch
1:10pm - 2:10pm: period 5
2:10pm: school concludes (students requiring supervision move to the IRC)
2:30pm: online parent teacher interviews begin
Tuesday 9/06/2026 Staff Meeting - Deans & Tutors
Tuesday 9/06/2026 Full School Chapel (Y11 RSC)
Wednesday 10/06/2026 Jammies for June Spirit Day
Wednesday 10/06/2026 Assembly
Thursday 11/06/2026 Uniform Shop Open
Thursday 11/06/2026 Junior Chapel
Thursday 11/06/2026 Senior Dean Meeting
Friday 12/06/2026 Fieldays trip
Leaving Thursday pm, staying in Taupo en route. Back at school Fri pm
Friday 12/06/2026 Junior/Intermediate Dean Meeting
Friday 12/06/2026 Senior Chapel
Friday 12/06/2026 Social Action Activity - BBQ
Year 12 social action project.
Sunday 14/06/2026 - Monday 15/06/2026 Junior Pent
Monday 15/06/2026 Staff Meeting - PGC
Monday 15/06/2026 Full School Chapel (Y12 RSC)
Y12 RSC
Tuesday 16/06/2026 Staff Meeting - Harrison Tew
Tuesday 16/06/2026 House Meetings - Academic Activity
Led by Academic Committee
Tuesday 16/06/2026 External Event - The Blyth
Wednesday 17/06/2026 Harrison Tew - Lockdown Procedures
8.30am - Briefing with students in the Blyth
9:30am - Whole school lockdown practice. May run into tutor time.
Wednesday 17/06/2026 Assembly
Wednesday 17/06/2026 AKO - Academic Activity
Activity led by Academic Prefect.
Wednesday 17/06/2026 Science Presentation - Guest Speaker
Students form HNHS also in attendance.
Wednesday 17/06/2026 Big Sing 2026
Times to be confirmed and updated as available.
Thursday 18/06/2026 Uniform Shop Open
Thursday 18/06/2026 Year 12/13 YES Market Day
Thursday 18/06/2026 Junior Chapel
Thursday 18/06/2026 Senior Dean Meeting
Friday 19/06/2026 Manu Korero - Regionals
Friday 19/06/2026 Junior/Intermediate Dean Meeting
Friday 19/06/2026 Senior Chapel
Sunday 21/06/2026 Fraser/McNeil Chapel
Monday 22/06/2026 Staff Meeting - Y11 Programme/Timetable
Monday 22/06/2026 Full School Chapel (Y7&8 RSC)
Y7&8 RSC
Tuesday 23/06/2026 Staff Meeting - Departments
Tuesday 23/06/2026 Singing
Wednesday 24/06/2026 Assembly
Wednesday 24/06/2026 Readers Cup Copy
Readers Cup book quiz competition against other local High Schools
Thursday 25/06/2026 Uniform Shop Open
Thursday 25/06/2026 - Friday 26/06/2026 Spanish Trip
Year 10 & 11 Spanish students

Iona College Daily Notices

ECNI Cross-Country - Gisborne

Thursday 21/05/2026 - Tuesday 26/05/2026

For anyone interested in competing in the East Coast North Island Cross Country, please pop in and see us in the sports office, or email Miss Foss at [email protected]

Please note the event is held at the Gisborne Showgrounds, on Wednesday 3rd June (with the day beforehand being a Teacher Only Day).  


Assembly

Wednesday 1/07/2026

Full school assembly in The Blyth today at 2:45pm.


Level 2 & 3 YES Pitches

Thursday 4/06/2026

Level 2 and Level 3 Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) pitches will be taking place at Iona College. We are also pleased to be hosting students from Woodford House.


Junior Chapel

Thursday 4/06/2026

Junior Chapel at 1:45pm today.


Junior Chapel

Thursday 4/06/2026

Junior Chapel today at 1:45pm.


Senior Deans' Meetings

Thursday 4/06/2026

The Senior Deans' Meetings will take place today. You will be notified of the location by email.


Junior/Intermediate Deans' Meetings

Friday 5/06/2026

Junior Deans' Meetings today at 1:45pm.


Junior Deans' Meetings

Friday 5/06/2026

Junior Deans' Meetings today at 1:45pm.


Senior Chapel

Friday 19/06/2026

Senior Chapel today at 1:45pm.


Fielding High School Exchange Tomorrow

Sunday 7/06/2026

Fielding High School Exchange tomorrow for 1st XI Football, 1st XI Hockey and Premier Netball.


Full School Chapel (Y11 RSC)

Monday 8/06/2026

Full School Chapel will be held today at 1:45pm.Please note that Year 11 students will remain in the RSC.


Singing

Tuesday 30/06/2026

School singing in the Blyth today at 1:45pm.


Jammies for June Spirit Day Tomorrow

Tuesday 9/06/2026

TBA


Assembly

Wednesday 10/06/2026

There will be a full school assembly in the Blyth today at 2:45pm.


Uniform Shop Open

Thursday 11/06/2026

The Uniform Shop will be open at lunchtime today.


Junior Chapel

Thursday 11/06/2026

Junior Chapel will be held today at 1:45pm.


Senior Deans' Meetings

Thursday 11/06/2026

Senior Deans’ Meetings will be held today. An email with meeting locations will be circulated.


Junior/Intermediate Deans' Meetings

Friday 19/06/2026

Junior/Intermediate Deans' Meetings today at 1:45pm.


Full School Chapel (Y12RSC)

Monday 15/06/2026

Full school chapel today at 1:45pm. Y12 students in RSC.


House Meetings - Academic Activity

Tuesday 16/06/2026

House Meeting led by the Academic Committee at 1:45pm today.


Science Presentation - Guest Speaker

Wednesday 17/06/2026

Science Presentation – Guest Speaker will be held in the Blyth at 10:50 am, and HNHS will also be in attendance.


Assembly

Wednesday 17/06/2026

Assembly in the Blyth at 2:45 pm today.


Uniform Shop Open

Thursday 2/07/2026

The Uniform Shop is open at lunchtime today.


Y12/13 YES Market Day

Thursday 18/06/2026

The Y12/13 YES Market Day is on at lunchtime today.


Junior Chapel

Thursday 25/06/2026

Junior Chapel will be held today at 1:45 pm


Senior Deans' Meetings

Thursday 18/06/2026

Senior Deans' Meetings today at 1:45pm.


Fraser/McNeil Chapel Reminder

Friday 19/06/2026

Fraser/McNeil Chapel Reminder – 6:45 pm on Sunday 21 June. Families are welcome to attend. Please check in with your tutor at 6:45 pm for the 7:00 pm chapel


Manu Korero Regionals

Friday 19/06/2026

Manu Kōrero Regionals will be held today from 8:20 am to 3:10 pm at the Napier War Memorial.


Full School Chapel (Y78 RSC)

Monday 22/06/2026

Full school chapel today at 1:45pm. Y78 students in RSC.


Assembly

Wednesday 24/06/2026

Assembly today in The Blyth at 2:45pm.


Readers Cup

Wednesday 24/06/2026

Readers’ Cup will be held at HNHS today from 3:20 pm to 7:00 pm


Junior Chapel

Thursday 25/06/2026

Junior Chapel will be held today at 1:45 pm.


Senior Deans’ Meetings

Thursday 25/06/2026

Senior Deans’ Meetings will be held today. An email with meeting locations will be circulated.


Junior/Intermediate Deans' Meetings

Friday 26/06/2026

Junior/Intermediate Deans' Meetings will be held today at 1:45pm.


Full School Chapel (Y9 RSC)

Monday 29/06/2026

Full school chapel at 1:45pm today. Y9 students in RSC.


Matariki Dinner

Monday 29/06/2026

Full school event to celebrate Matariki from 4:45pm utnil 6:45pm.


Queenstown Resort Information Session

Wednesday 1/07/2026

Queenstown Resort Information Session today at 12:50pm. Refer to the notice screen for location.


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