Haere Mai

Welcome to Te Kuiti High School

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff, I would like to welcome all new students, parents and guardians to Te Kuiti High School. I hope that your association with the high school will be a pleasant and successful one.

This website will assist you in understanding how the school works, and how your children can be helped to achieve a worthwhile education.

Te Kuiti High School prides itself on providing a safe and caring environment where staff and students work together toward common goals.

A quality education can only be achieved through a partnership between parents, students and teachers, and therefore we encourage parental involvement in the education of their children.

We are a community, co-educational school with high expectations and standards.

We encourage students to learn, to work hard, to try new things and to develop leadership so they leave
Te Kuiti High School as mature, self-reliant, thoughtful young people.

Mr Thomas Tumai, Principal

Vision Statement

An inclusive community focusing on personal and academic growth.

Values

We have respect for ourselves and others.

Respect is:

Relationships - community, understanding individual differences, role modeling, co-operation, fairness, trust, integrity.

Expectations - striving for excellence, encouraging others, innovative, accountable, honesty.

Self Reliant - self motivating, self managing, learning to learn.

Participation - being involved in school life.

Environment - awareness and care of our surroundings.

Communication - positive, sharing knowledge, views freely expressed and heard.

Thinking - being creative, reflective, evaluating ideas.

PB4L

Te Kuiti High School is a PB4L school. The philosophy behind this Ministry of Education initiative is ‘to help parents, whanau, teachers and schools address problem behaviour, improve children’s wellbeing and increase educational achievement. By strengthening relationships and creating more positive home and school environments we remove barriers to engagement and improve students’ chances to achieve at school and beyond.’

Te Kuiti High School is a state secondary co-ed school situated in the heart of the King Country also known as the Waitomo District. Affiliated and supported by Maniapoto iwi, the school was founded in 1955.

All students are exposed to a vocational pathway at intervals. This exposure enables students to align their subject choices with a possible career pathway.

Te Kuiti High School has a range of learning areas that facilitate quality learning. A new building classified as an open learning environment currently accommodates the English Department and is enjoyed by teachers and students alike.

These are generally discussed at pre-enrolment. Senior Management are always available to answer questions of any school related nature. Student services include a social worker, doctor, nurse and counselling.

We are fortunate to have staff members who have a passion for a range of sports. With parental support, students are successfully engaged in sport and cultural activity throughout the year. Parental support is always appreciated.

Enquiries are always welcome and a meeting with senior management is the initial part of the process. A current school report is expected although contact with the previous school is also part of the enrolment process if a report is unavailable.

Communication is key to keeping up to date with what is happening at our school. The notice board will be your first port of call for a range of information. This may include activities students were involved within or outside of school.

National selection; high achievement and post-graduation honours by students and staff are highlights we will celebrate with pride.

This will give an outline of important events for the current term. Outside organisations who have an interest in education may also contribute to this.

Parent Support

The single most significant factor in educational success is support and encouragement from home.

Co-operation between home and school is vital and the High School stresses the importance of communication between staff and parents or caregivers.

Parents are welcome at the school and we are pleased to meet with anyone regarding their child's welfare and progress.

Phoning for an appointment will ensure that the person you wish to see is available.

Parents are encouraged to attend report evenings, and any other meetings which are appropriate for parents and students.

We are always in need of coaches, managers, and support for our school teams.

Parents are encouraged to attend sports days, major productions, performances and evening meetings.

The Home and School Association provides an important service in fostering co-operation between staff and parents for the betterment of students' education.

Approximately six general meetings are held each year. All parents are invited to become members. Parents may also stand for election to our Board of Trustees.

We encourage parents to support our students in what they do and appreciate feedback on how we are doing.

Newsletters are monthly and are available on this site. If you wish to receive the newsletter by email please email: newsletter@tkhs.school.nz. These often contain important notices and information for parents and caregivers.

Parents can help by supporting our fund raising ventures, as these are important to help us provide equipment and amenities for our students.

The school requires students to conduct themselves in such a way as to bring credit on themselves, their families and the High School.

Board of Trustees

The Te Kuiti High School Board of Trustees are:

Mrs Hilary Karaitiana (Chairperson)

Ms Jo Randle

Mr Brent Ramsey

Ms Nikki Taylor

Mr Rhys Brown

Mr Thomas Tumai (Principal)

Ms Teagan Houchen (Staff Representative)

Miss Elizabeth Fetalaiga (Student Representative)

Contact with the board can be made with the Board of of Trustees Secretary; Ms Lee Taylor - ltaylor@tkhs.school.nz 

Charter 2019

Charter

Prospectus 2019

Prospectus