Mission, Vision, Values

 

Our Mission Statement

To provide a stimulating environment that offers opportunity, diversity and a strong sense of community for our students and staff.

Kia whakatū he wāhi whai angitu i ngā ararau me te tū kahikatea o ngā tauira me ngā kaimahi i te kura.

Kia tīpako ko te kura nei e hiahiatia ana i Te Awakairangi.

Our School Motto

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Aim High – Be the best that you can be!       

Whaia te iti kahurangi!

Our School Values

Excellence  - Pukenga

Diversity - Puāwaitanga

Innovation - Auahatanga

Respect - Mana

Citizenship  - Tangata whenua

Our Learning Environment

Provides high quality education for all students within a safe and stimulating environment, offering:

• A wide range of subject choice
• Innovative programmes
• A strong guidance and support network
• Small mentor classes
• A systematic social skills and health programme
• Specialist assistance for scholarship candidates
• A highly qualified teaching staff

Recognises and celebrates diversity amongst its students, no matter what their learning needs or background, through:

• Effective support and extension programmes
• Multi-cultural performance opportunities
• Flexible timetabling, allowing multi-level study
• The Awhina whanau promoting mentoring connections with Victoria University
• Kapahaka
• Polynesian Cultural Group

Complements its academic prowess with a strong cultural and sporting focus, including:

• Diversity of musical performance opportunities
• Strength in the performing and creative arts
• Participation in a wide range of sporting codes
• An expectation of fair play and high standards

Generates and maintains strong links with its community, through:

• Partnerships with parents, students, past students, staff and the
  wider community
• Links with service organisations
• Active community service
• Growing interaction with local iwi

Fosters pride amongst its staff and students, by:

• Emphasising respect for self and others
• Celebrating achievement and progress
• Promoting excellence and effort
• Supporting the strong Past Pupils’ Association

 

Our extensive facilities include the following:

Library and Information Centre

Six Computer Suites; pods of computers and tablets

Wireless Campus

Three Gymnasiums

Marae

Supported Learning Centre

Year 13 Common Room

Student Centre

Recording Studio

Science Laboratories

Careers Library

Canteen

Medical Facilities

Modern Art block

Modern Dance and Drama facilities

Horticultural Unit