Te Kōpuku High 

Whare Tuakana

Mission:

To develop a generation of Maaori students with the self-belief that as Maaori they are capable of designing innovative, sustainable, successful futures for themselves, their communities and their world. 

This includes supporting mokopuna to develop their bilingual ability (Maaori and English) and ensuring they are grounded in te ao Maaori .

Gaining experience and qualifications

Mokopuna are encouraged to explore and refine a personalised Ara or pathway made up of components of learning and experiences to gain a qualification or qualifications that will enable them to pursue multiple options when they leave school. They can select from kura-based opportunities and community-based opportunities.

Kura-based Opportunities

Tauora

Wellbeing

Mokopuna have the opportunity to engage in a range of activities designed to activate the brain to achieve the optimal learning zone and develop and apply life skills. 

Mokopuna also explore tauora-specific learnings through whakataetae aa whare. 


Whakakitenga


“Whakaora i te mauri o te mokopuna i roto i te Haa”


“Whakatō i te mauri o te mokopuna i roto i te whakaako”


“Whakatau i te mauri o te mokopuna i roto i te auaha”


“Whakaoho i te mauri o te mokopuna i roto i te kotahitanga”

Ngaa Kai a Ngaa Atua

 Integrated Projects

Mokopuna have the opportunity to learn using a kaupapa-based approach which involves the integration of two or more subject areas. They can gain Level 1, 2 and/or 3 NCEA credits from these projects including literacy and numeracy.

Ngā Ihotea

Specialised Courses

Mokopuna have the opportunity to extend their learning in specific subject areas including:

Specialised science 

Specialised Social Sciences

In partnership with Te Kura (Correspondence School), we also offer additional specialised subject areas.

Whai Hua

WINTEC


Mokopuna have the opportunity to enrol into the Trades Academy at Wintec. 


Link to further information here

Work Experience, Internships and Apprenticeships

Mokopuna have the opportunity to experience the work force through work experience, internships and apprenticeships. 


Short Courses

Mokopuna have the opportunity to engage with short courses to further equip them with life skills. Examples include: