Tena koe.
Nau mai, haere mai ki te Kareti o Okaihau - welcome to Okaihau College
“Every student develops the skills and attributes to succeed, then contribute to their community”
We are working hard to ensure that this vision is a reality for our school community. At Okaihau College, we are committed to developing a reciprocal relationship with our whanau and community. It is important to us that the partnership between home and school is strong, that whanau are involved in their student's learning journey so that when they succeed, we can all celebrate together.
Our students enjoy success in a range of areas from academic through to sports and culture. Students are supported by a teaching staff who are committed to bringing out the best in all our students. We understand that culture counts in education. Learning is more effective when it takes into account the knowledge and expertise that already exists in our students, whanau, and community. At Okaihau College, we encourage ako where students and teachers learn from each other.
Okaihau College has an extensive student support system, from Whanau Teachers, to nga Pou Herenga (Deans), Senior Leadership Team and our Guidance Counsellors. We are focussed on developing caring relationships that are focussed on learning. Mauri Ora is fundamental to our school and we work hard to ensure that our values of Whanaungatanga, Rangatiratanga, and Taha Wairua are woven throughout our kura. It is important that our students have a strong sense of belonging from which they can achieve their personal excellence.
Nga mihi mahana,