HEAD STUDENTS ROBERT FURRER & HAZEL FISHER
‘Our school is a vibrant and busy rural school and is one of a kind, with a strong sense of history and community.’
GERALDINE HIGH SCHOOL provides learning that is relevant for all students through an emphasis on high achievement, the building of relationships as well as the development of life skills to enable students to become lifelong learners who will be able to contribute, participate and interact with each other, wherever they go, according to Head Students Robert Furrer and Hazel Fisher.
‘Our school’s theme for this year of “Kotahitanga”, which means togetherness and unity, will inspire all students to learn, connect and succeed with each other in order to rise above challenges and to reach their goals,’ they say.
With both being at GHS since
Year 7 they have seen first-hand the development of the school’s culture, and believe students now have greater opportunities to grow their learning and networking. ‘Our school is a vibrant and busy rural school and is one of a kind, with a strong sense of history and community. Our facilities offer plenty of choices whether it be on the sports field, in an academy or academically.’
Head Girl Hazel says during her time at GHS she has been encouraged to try everything and to overcome personal challenges which have led her to grow as a person. ‘The range of subjects at Geraldine High School has given me the opportunity to try new things and further expand my skills.’
It is a sentiment shared by Head
Boy Robert. ‘Whether it be academic, sporting or cultural, I have had the opportunity to succeed and grow as a person and gain new skills.’ Being in an established rural community, GHS has also offered Robert a future-focused career path through the school’s Primary Industries Academy – just one of a variety of subject choices which offer learning outside of the classroom.
Both Hazel and Robert are looking forward to working alongside their Deputy Head students as well as the Student Executive to achieve success throughout the school year, as well as leaving a blueprint for the future leaders to fulfil.