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Waihi College students are given many opportunities to participate in a wide array of educational programmes, activities, events and experiences. Management, staff and students are devoted to the educational needs of our unique rural community and are committed to maintaining a caring, supportive and friendly atmosphere. We are the Waihi College whānau because when you are a part of Waihi College, you are part of our family.

Principal's message

Students who attend Waihi College are given many opportunities to participate in a wide array of educational programmes, activities, events and experiences. Management, staff and students are devoted to the educational needs of our unique rural community and are committed to maintaining a caring, supportive and friendly atmosphere.

Here at Waihi College, we endeavour to create a place to stand and a place to come back to for all time, your turangawaewae.  Come on in and let us help your young person on their journey, to become the best version of themselves.

Principal: Briar Carden-Scott

Our Kura Values

WHANAUNGATANGA

Whanaungatanga is about relationship, kinship and a sense of family connection. It is created through shared experiences and working together and provides people with a sense of belonging.

  • Hui Whakatika
  • Relationships with Iwi, hapu and whanau
  • Whanau working alongside teachers
  • Emphasis on nurturing and keeping relationships

 

MANAAKITANGA

Manaakitanga is about encouraging a warm and supportive environment, and showing each other that you care for each other.

  • Belonging
  • Empathy
  • Care and support for students and their whanau
  • Building mana
  • Respect
  • Kind
  • Whakapapa

 

KAITIAKITANGA

Kaitiakitanga refers to the responsibility to care for and protect the land, water, and other natural resources for future generations.

  • Achieving together
  • Shared strength together
  • Teamwork
  • Embracing diversity
  • Te taiao
  • Fellowship
  • Whakapapa
  • Selflessness

 

KOTAHITANGA

Kotahitanga means unity, togetherness, and solidarity. It recognises the diversity of people and supports collective action and achieving unity when coming together.

  • Inclusive
  • Unity
  • Connection to te taiao
  • Connection
  • Collaboration