School Announcements

Our Year 11 Physical Education students headed to Kokako Lodge in the Hunua Ranges for their PE camp. Over two action-packed days, they took part in a range of activities designed to challenge their problem-solving skills, and promote kotahitanga and manaakitanga. From tackling the high ropes to working together in chariot-building, ABL challenges and navigating…

We are proud to celebrate two of our Year 13 students, Adyson and Cecilia, who were recognised at the University of Waikato Ethnic Youth Academic Awards on Wednesday evening. Both received awards for their outstanding academic achievements, a fantastic result and well-deserved recognition for all their hard work. Congratulations to you both!  

Our students travelled to Whitianga on Thursday for the Thames Valley bowls competition. Great to see both teams come away with a result, finishing 1st and 3rd overall. Brilliant work representing the college.                            

Lest we forget. So incredibly proud of our Head Students for representing our school and community at this morning’s ANZAC Day service. Seeing our student leaders stand tall to lay a wreath and pay their respects was a powerful reminder that the spirit of the ANZACs lives on in the next generation. They spoke with…

Our Head Girl, Atarehia Hema, performed at the Tainui Kapa Haka Regionals with Te Toka Tuu o Waikato. We are incredibly proud of her and all our whaanau who stood on the atamira of Te Whare Kapa Haka o Tainui Waka. E te kootiro kaha, i te mahi a Hine Reehia raaua ko Tanerore, he…

At dawn on Monday, we came together and officially named our school Wharekai. The name Te Kohuaarangi, gifted by our Head Girl Atarehia Hema, reflects the mist that rises between the earth and the heavens, a space of connection, reflection, and unity. Her whakaaro captures the essence of what this wharekai represents for all students…

Our senior boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams are away at competitions this week. They’ve put in the work at practice, and now it’s time to see it pay off on the court. Good luck to both squads, play hard, stay focused, and represent Te Kauwhata College well.

Kia ora koutou As we settle into school life, several people have pointed out to me some details of our daily routines that new parents may not be aware of,  and that others may need reminding about . Student  Drop offs:  As a matter of safety we ask that parents do not drop students off…

Last week, we officially marked the beginning of the school year with a poowhiri to welcome our new students and their whaanau. It was a significant occasion for our school community as we greeted those joining us for the first time. The ceremony provided a wonderful opportunity to establish new connections and set a positive…