Environment & Facilities
Hereworth is justifiably proud of the comprehensive resources and facilities provided within the perimeters of the School. Within its magnificent 9.5 hectares of well maintained, award winning grounds, the School has many highly regarded academic, social and sporting amenities including; a top quality cricket oval, large grounds catering for all major sports, astro-turf courts, hard court areas, gymnasium and swimming pool. Two adventure playgrounds along with various hedges, trees, banks and the wilderness area of ‘Scouts Gully', provide plenty of challenges for the boys in their breaks from the classroom programme.
The original main building contains a vibrant, well equipped Library, stimulating Art Studio, Science Lab, learning support room, a number of music practice rooms, newly renovated Founders' Room and welcoming reception/administration area. The library is a comfortable, inviting space and is the academic heart of the School. In the same way, the Chapel is its spiritual heart.
Bright airy classrooms in the ‘Wiremu' and ‘Sturge' blocks (housing Year Four to Eight classes) are complemented by a state of the art Technology and Music building, which also houses two progressive Computer Suites. A newly developed Junior School block (‘Alpha' to Year Three classes) is very spacious, self contained and in close proximity to other school facilities.
"The school community is justifiably proud of its school. Students and teachers enjoy generous provision of equipment and facilities for learning, teaching, sporting, academic, cultural, and recreational activities. The board gives priority to the provision of high quality premises and learning resources. Classrooms throughout the school are modern, vibrant, well-equipped and industrious environments that significantly contribute to student success and motivation in learning. Buildings and grounds are expansive, highly attractive and well maintained."
ERO Report June 2007
In addition to our well appointed and resourced classroom blocks, Hereworth is fortunately blessed with an outstanding Music and Technology building - the 'Izard' building, which was opened in March 2007. The contents of this state of the art facility are outlined in the Technology page of this section of the website.
The original main building ('Wiremu') contains a vibrant, well equipped library, stimulating Art Studio, Science Lab, learning support room, a number of music practice rooms, newly renovated ‘Founders' Room and welcoming reception/administration area. The library is an exceptionally well resourced, comfortable, inviting space and is the academic heart of the School. In the same way, the Chapel is its spiritual heart.
A newly developed Junior School block (‘Alpha' to Year Three classes) is very spacious, self contained and in close proximity to other school facilities.
Houses
On starting at Hereworth, boys are assigned to one of our four houses. The Houses are named after four key past contributors to the school. N.L. Elder, S.W. Grant and L.S. Rickard were highly respected masters, who each contributed greatly to the culture and success of Hereworth during their significant tenures. Dr. A.W. Reeve was a school doctor and the first president of the Old Boy’s Association.
Elder (Red)
Grant (Blue)
Reeve (Green)
Rickard (Yellow)
Throughout the year boys compete in a number of learning, sporting and cultural Inter-House Competitions. The winning house is presented with a trophy or cup following each event. Boys can also earn merit points for their school work or efforts on a daily basis and these are added to ongoing house totals. A ‘small’ house shield is awarded at weekly whole school assemblies, to the house with the highest number of merit points (the boys eagerly await this presentation on Fridays). At the end of the year all house and merit points are added together, with the winning house being presented with the coveted overall winners shield.
Catering
Food – a subject dear to the heart of most boys – is, literally, well catered for. The dayboys have the option of school prepared, or a cut lunch. The boarders enjoy wholesome but attractive and always varied meals based on fresh, local produce. Hawkes Bay is, after all, the "fruit bowl" of New Zealand and we are right in the middle of it!
The dining hall - where the boys and staff members enjoy most of their meals together.
The kitchen facilities are large and modern. They are operated by our own experienced chef and permanent catering staff, who are skilled at preparing meals of a very high standard.
If there's one thing that goes together well: it's boys and food! These boys will always treasure their experiences at Hereworth.
"Boarding house food is of a high quality. A catering committee considers how to improve the nutritional value and variety of food. Boys say that they have access to plenty of food and appreciate the quality of meals."
ERO Report June 2007