The HPA is simply the parents of the School community getting to know each other, supporting the vision and values of Hereworth and serving to enrich our students, parents, staff and community. 

It is built on whakawhanuangatanga (relationships), manaakitanga (hospitality, kindness and generosity), ratonga (service) and our School motto of Non Nobis Solum (not for ourselves alone).

What do we do?

The HPA meet twice a term to connect, share ideas, plan and action events. We connect and liaise closely with the headmaster Matt Allen and the Old Boys’ & Girls’ Association.

Friend raising: an opportunity for parents to get to know each other and get involved in the School community through the HPA meetings and social events

Fundraising: every year the HPA schedules and runs events either alongside or in partnership with the Old Boys’ & Old Girls’ Association as well as School events. Your participation makes these events happen.

Fundraising is all about benefiting our students, the staff and our community. We aim to raise money for the ‘want to have’ items around the school to enrich the education and social well-being of the students.

We also support local charities with donations from our Mothers' and Fathers' Day events. In the last year these have been made to Jammies4June, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Raukatauri music therapy.

What 2022 & 2023 funds raised provided: 

• Two concrete table tennis tables in the quad
• Laser cutter for student use in Tech classes
• Multiple EPro8 kits that foster STEAM learning combining tech, engineering and science
• The adventure sports bike trailer
• Mobile cricket nets
• Junior school playground improvements
• Giant chessboard pieces and much, much, more!

So far in 2024 HPA funds are enabling:

• Mountain bike track development
• A new BBQ for school events, sports fixtures etc
• Science wonder project
• Pickle ball paddles and bats
• Dedicated quiet/calm space alongside the library
• Further junior school playground equipment

Still to come this year:

• Father’s Day event in late August
  
• Xmas 2024

Get in touch

Everyone is very welcome and we look forward to seeing you at our meetings or any of the events.

If you would like to get in touch with us please email hpa@hereworth.school.nz and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Office Holders

Chair - Jules Arthur Manoy

Treasurer - Rupert Thomson

Secretary - Sarah Brandeburg