Hornby High School
Canterbury
Upcoming Events at Hornby High School
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 | Derived Grade Examinations (Y11-13) |
| 14 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 | Te wiki o te reo Māori |
| Wednesday 16 Sep 2026 | Whānau evening and Kapa Haka performance |
| Wednesday 16 Sep 2026 | Year 9&10 Assembly (Auditorium) |
| Monday 21 Sep 2026 | L2 OUED High ropes |
| Monday 21 Sep 2026 | Shave for a Cure |
| 22 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 | L3 OUED Tramp |
| Tuesday 22 Sep 2026 | Year 7 & 8 Koru Games |
| Tuesday 22 Sep 2026 | Fia Fia Night |
| Wednesday 23 Sep 2026 | Year 7 & 8 Koru Games |
| Wednesday 23 Sep 2026 |
Community Law Society
<p>Had to change dates as Esther realised she was on a week's hui for thier law team.</p><ul><li>An introduction to Community Law Canterbury and our services</li><li>Employment rights (contracts, pay, dismissals, etc.)</li><li>Consumer rights (buying and returning products, scams, online shopping)</li><li>Driving laws (licensing, fines, accidents)</li><li>Legal consent and decision-making</li><li>Rights when dealing with police</li><li>Youth rights and the Harmful Digital Communications Act</li></ul><p><br></p> |
| Wednesday 23 Sep 2026 | Year 7&8 Assembly (Auditorium) |
| Wednesday 23 Sep 2026 | Year 11 Hui (Manu Rere) |
| Wednesday 23 Sep 2026 | Year 12 Hui (Topaki) |
| Wednesday 23 Sep 2026 |
University of Canterbury
<p>Help with applications - this is getting swapped out for Community Law spot that was on this date.</p> |
| Thursday 24 Sep 2026 | Year 7 & 8 Koru games |
| Friday 25 Sep 2026 | Curriculum Days - School Closed |
| 5 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 | Fijian Language week |
| 13 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 |
First Aid Comprehensive Certificate
<p>First Aid Unit Standards L2 and 3</p><p><br></p> |
| Tuesday 13 Oct 2026 |
First Aid
<p>First Aid with L2 and L3 Unit Standards</p> |
| 13 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 |
First Aid
<p>First Aid with L2 and L3 Unit Standards</p> |
| Wednesday 14 Oct 2026 |
St Bernadette's School athletic sports
<p>St Bernadette's School athletic sports will take place on the field from 9:30am to 1:30pm. The field will be closed to Hornby High students during interval.</p> |
| 15 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
Health & Safety
<p>End of year course for seniors that need catch-up credits and towards their CV for work.</p> |
| Thursday 15 Oct 2026 |
Health and Safety
<p>All Level 3 credits for students who are close to gaining NCEA L3—students will be approved by Dean.</p> |
| 15 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
Health and Safety
<p>Health and Safety Level 3</p> |
| 15 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
Health and Safety
<p>Health and Safety Level 3</p> |
| Friday 16 Oct 2026 |
Health and Safety
<p>All Level 3 credits for students who are close to gaining NCEA L3—students will be approved by Dean.</p> |
| Monday 19 Oct 2026 |
Health and Safety meeting
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DMPmJHRNYIWZfaDqN3_gC3eTa2fyfTaVItPDWGYDsJc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DMPmJHRNYIWZfaDqN3_gC3eTa2fyfTaVItPDWGYDsJc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p> |
| 20 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 | L2 OUED Mt Somers |
| Thursday 22 Oct 2026 | Cultural Speech Competition |
| Friday 23 Oct 2026 | School formal |
| Monday 26 Oct 2026 | Labour Day - School closed |
| Wednesday 28 Oct 2026 |
St Bernadette's School athletic sports - postponement day
<p>St Bernadette's School athletic sports will take place on the field from 9:30am to 1:30pm. The field will be out of bounds to Hornby High students during interval.</p> |
| 29 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 | L1 OUED Bealey |
| Thursday 29 Oct 2026 | Sport and Cultural Awards - TBC |
| 2 Nov 2026 – 11 Nov 2026 | Y7 & 8 swimming at Matatiki |
| Tuesday 3 Nov 2026 | Y10 OUED Orienteering |
| Wednesday 4 Nov 2026 | Senior prize giving practice |
| Thursday 5 Nov 2026 | Senior Prizegiving |
| Friday 6 Nov 2026 | Last day for senior students Y11-13 |
| 10 Nov 2026 – 1 Dec 2026 | NCEA Examinations |
| Wednesday 11 Nov 2026 | Hornby Extravaganza (Year 6 Visits) |
| Thursday 12 Nov 2026 | Teacher Only Day - Curriculum TBC |
| 16 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 | Junior tournament week |
| Monday 16 Nov 2026 |
Health and Safety meeting
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DMPmJHRNYIWZfaDqN3_gC3eTa2fyfTaVItPDWGYDsJc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DMPmJHRNYIWZfaDqN3_gC3eTa2fyfTaVItPDWGYDsJc/edit?usp=sharing</a></p> |
| Tuesday 17 Nov 2026 |
Year 7/8 vision testing
<p>This is to check ALL year 7 students and a few year 8 students. </p> |
| Friday 20 Nov 2026 | Last day for senior learning support students |
| Monday 30 Nov 2026 | Y10 OUED Ryde Falls |
| Friday 4 Dec 2026 | Client schools finish |
| Friday 4 Dec 2026 | Y10 OUED Ryde Falls |