SPORTS

Currently the school enters teams competitively in the following codes:

Cricket	Tennis	Swimming	Athletics
Netball	Rugby	Touch Rugby	Soccer
Volleyball	Badminton	Basketball	Hockey
Life Saving	Equestrian	Motorcross	Softball
Indoor Rowing	Skiing	Orienteering	Indoor Bowls
Rugby League	Squash	Cross Country	Running

Students should play where possible for school teams. Other sports are offered in the town and participation in these is also encouraged if the chosen code is not offered through the school.

INNOVATION AND RESEARCH

The Nexus Research Group is New Zealand's only school based research organisation. It's purpose is to foster a lively curiosity about the world we live in by providing challenging and stimulating learning experiences through real on-going scientific investigations and research and development across all areas of learning.

The emphasis will be on developing problem solving skills, technical skills, analytical skills, and communication skills. Involvement in this group should not impinge on the students normal classroom work (including homework or assignments).

Nexus radio station students meet DJ's from The Edge

Working in the NRG would provide an insight for students interested in attending university or provide work experience for the job market. Opportunities may arise to explore issues surrounding ethics and being a responsible citizen.

The scientist in charge and Director of the NRG, Michael Fenton, has had many years industrial, teaching and research experience. He was a Ministry of Education e-Learning Fellow and received a Microsoft Innovative Teacher award. Students also have access to a network of advisers from research and government agencies both nationally and overseas.

Research co-ordinator is Jamie Fenton; Research Specialist is Mikaela Fenton.

Visit www.nexusresearchgroup.com to see the activities IHS students excelled at.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

1. INGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CULTURE CLUB: This group has performed with considerable success on a number of public occasions. It provides a basic introduction to many aspects of Maoritanga.
2. MUSIC: Individual tuition in brass, percussion and stringed instruments can be arranged. Groups practise at lunch times by arrangement. A group has participated in Rock Quest in recent years.

1. ART: Students are encouraged to actively participate and the school (and town) is decorated with a number of outstanding works produced by the pupils of the school.
2. SPEECH AND DRAMA: Is undertaken as part of the English curriculum and students are given the opportunity of participating at a competitive level.
3. MAJOR PRODUCTION: A major production is staged annually. As many students as possible are involved in this production.

6. MAGAZINE: A volunteer group of students is involved in producing a school magazine.
7. CHESS: A Chess Club meets at lunchtimes during the winter terms 2 and 3.

 

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Discos are arranged by the School Council from time-to-time. A formal Senior Ball is held annually.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Year 9 and 10 (Form 3 and 4) participate in camps and other out of school activities at the end of the year. Year 10 and 12 (Form 4 and 6) students also have the opportunity to attend TOPEC Camps. A number of field trips are running in association with a number of subjects and students taking these subjects are expected to participate.