Our Values

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ESSAYEZ

We have the courage to try new things and do our best Involvement in these activities motivates students to succeed in all areas and play an important part in a balanced education.

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 Support Area – extended and remodelled
• Assembly Hall - refurbished
• Modern well equipped Technology Block
• Administration - refurbished
• Two Gymnasiums
• Performing Arts Centre
• Wharenui (Te Puna o te Matauranga)
• Two computer rooms; all computers have Windows capability
• Computer pods in the library, T Block, Careers Centre, N Block and Art Suite
• Attractive surroundings encourage a positive attitude. We have excellent facilities in which to learn.
• New Automotive and Engineering workshops
• Art suite and photographic laboratory
• Five modern Science Labs
• Full size swimming pool
• Large canteen
• Beautiful central courtyard
• Two mini vans for trips away
• Rock Wall
• Camera Surveillance
• Recording Studio

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, and participation in Australasian Maths and English competitions
• Regular, compulsory homework
• Appropriate alternative courses enabling students to achieve at an appropriate level
• Services Academy
• Trades Academy
• Badge Assemblies for Academic, Service, Culture and Sports
• Commendation certificates for hard work awarded by the Principal
• Rangatahi Ora Whanau Group
• Special programmes for gifted and talented and highly motivated students.

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 Whanau 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:
• Year 13 “buddies”
• Student Council
• Socials and sporting activities run by seniors for junior students
• A formalised Peer Support system
• House Competitions

• A Learning Support Department which helps students with special learning needs:
• Individual and group remedial tutors
• ESOL work
• Reading option
• 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