Our school is organised into whare.
- WHARE TEINA - Years 7 - 8
- WHARE WAENGA - Years 9 - 10
- WHARE TUAKANA - Years 11 - 13
Readiness is important for success so grouping by these year levels are an indication only.
Within whare teina and whare waenga mokopukuna are organised into kāpuia or home groups.
TAIKURA, TOROKIRI, TAITEA
These terms refer to the growth rings observed in the cross-section of the nīkau palm.
Within whare tuakana, mokopuna are organised into kāpuia or home groups.
MATAREA and MATARAU
Theres term refer to the canopy of our native bush where often the nīkau palm forms a distinctive silhouette.