EDUCATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Students can learn skills and values as well as gain knowledge and understanding by participating in group activities and by following a designed course of instruction outside the classroom. Classes at all levels may be taken to locations in the city and further afield for the purpose of research, observation and instruction. 

Field and cultural trips, marae stays, international exchanges, outdoor education camps and career outings are among the rich variety of activities offered. Curriculum-based overseas trips are also offered and have included such destinations as Argentina (World Challenge), China, France and Vietnam. Year 9 participate in an overnight camp at Waipara shortly after their schooling starts. At this camp students develop positive relationships with each other, their form teacher and Peer Support leaders and build confidence through a range of activities and challenges.