Subjects
About JHC & history
Day to Day Life
Houses
Who or where?
100

You learn about literature and writing in this subject

English

100

Who is JHC named after?

Brigadier James Hargest 

100

Name two sports you can play at JHC

Multiple answers

100

How many houses are there at JHC?

4

100

I'm feeling a bit sad about things and need someone to talk to - who do I see?

Our school guidance counsellors!

200

You could end up becoming a world famous actor if you take this subject through to Year 13

Drama

200

In what war did Brigadier Hargest fight?

WW1 & WW2

200

Are you in a 'home room' at Senior Campus?

No - you have a 'form class' where you have core classes but you move around for your classes.

200

How many 'deans' are there for each house?

3 - Junior, Senior and Head of House

200

I need a reading book for silent reading. Where do I go?

The library! 

300

Name 3 core subjects you will take as a Year 9 student

English
Maths
Science
PE
Social Studies

300

What is the name of our principal at Senior Campus?

Mr Newell

300

Name two 'options' subjects you can take at Year 9

Art, Digi Tech, Drama, Design & Visual Communication, Fashion & design, Food and Nutrition, Languages, Music, Primary Industries, Hard Materials 

300

Name a house competition we hold during the year

Dodgeball, Haka, Chant, House Day, Maths Olympics, futsal, lego, general knowledge quiz, rowing, Broncos, Cross country, benchball, colouring-in, etc. 

300

I'm feeling sick :( Where do I go?

The sick bay! 

400

Name 4 languages you can learn at Senior Campus

English
Spanish
French
Te Reo Māori
Japanese

400

Approximately how many students do we have at JHC (both campuses)? (give or take 100)

1900 

400

How long will you be in the same form class?

5 years - Year 9 to Year 13

400

What are the 4 colours of the JHC houses on the Senior Campus?

Hamilton - Yellow  /  Thomson - Red

Menzies - Green  /   Watson - Blue

400

I want to join a sports team -  where do I go sign up?

The gym! 

500

In this subject you'll learn about the world, current events, important people and society. 

S _ _ _ _ _ Studies

Social Studies

500

What is the Māori name for James Hargest?

Hemi Hakena
500

Name the 6 JHC values

We respect each other
We treat all people fairly
We are honest
We work hard
We are responsible for all we do
We take care of our environment

500

Name one of the Heads of House

Miss Turner/Mr Bolton, Mrs Patterson, Miss McDonald, Miss Taylor

500
I'm having some friendship issues in my form class - who do I talk to?

Your form teacher