Our Values

ESSAYEZ

We have the courage to try new things and do our best.

Sustainability – We Care for our World

Attractive surroundings encourage a positive attitude.

We have excellent facilities in which to learn.

Special Features Include:

• Large Modern Library
• Learning Extension Area
• Assembly Hall
• Modern well equipped Technology Block
• Gymnasium
• Performing Arts Centre
• Wharenui (Te Puna o te Mātauranga)
• Two computer rooms; all computers have Windows capability
• Computer pods in the library and Art Suite
• Automotive and Engineering workshops
• Art suite and photographic laboratory
• Five modern Science Labs
• Full size swimming pool
• Beautiful central courtyard
• Two mini vans for trips away
• Rock Wall
• Camera Surveillance
• Recording Studio
• Extensive Playing Fields
• Wifi across entire campus

Success – We Challenge Ourselves

We focus on teaching and learning, closely monitoring student progress to ensure that students gain the best qualifications they can.

High academic achievement is encouraged by:

• A school ‘tone’ which promotes learning as the central focus
• Individual mentor programme for Year 13 students
• Participation in Scholarship exams
• Participation in Australasian Maths and English competitions
• Regular, compulsory homework
• Appropriate alternative courses enabling students to achieve at an appropriate level
• Services Academy
• Horticulture Academy
• Trades Academy
• Badge Assemblies for Academic, Service, Culture and Sports
• Commendation certificates for hard work awarded by the Principal
• Rangatahi Ora Whānau Group
• Special programmes for gifted and talented and highly motivated students.
• ‘Academic Counselling’ provided by Whānau teachers
• Tracking of Academic Achievement by Deans
• After-school homework sessions supervised by teaching staff
• Tuition programmes available at intervals and lunchtimes

Positive Relationships – We Care For Each Other

Care and Support for the Individual

We recognise that each student is a unique individual who needs sustained support and guidance.

This is provided by:

• Whanau Tutors and Deans who move through the school with their Whanau groups. Students will have the same Whānau Tutor and Dean for all their years at College thus providing a consistent focus point for parents and caregivers.
• A student support network in which senior students “mentor” junior students
• Student Council
• Socials and sporting activities run by seniors for junior students
• A formalised Peer Support system
• House Competitions
• A tuakana – teina support system in Rangitahi Ora
• He Vaka Moana group for Pasifika students

• A Learning Support Department which helps students with special learning needs:
• Individual and group remedial tutors
• ESOL work
• Reading option
• Special needs and learning support co-ordinators
• Teacher Aides

• Opportunities for close involvement of parents and caregivers:
• Rangatahi Ora Whanau Group
• In-class support
• Course selection
• Report evenings; orientation evenings
• Sports coaches and managers
• Information evenings eg NCEA
• Parent conferences