Aorere College

General Description

Co-ed; state; year 9-13; roll 1200; All students wear school uniform; Extensive grounds situated on the boundary of the Papatoetoe and Mangere Wards in Manukau City.

Mission Statement

• Aorere College will provide an effective teaching and learning environment enabling PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT in all areas of education.
• We aim to foster the skills, attitudes and values that enable students to take a positive role in society.

Principles & Values - We believe that the role of Aorere College is to:

• aim for high academic standards in an environment where all students are challenged to reach their full potential
• provide a quality education through high quality teaching and innovative curriculum design
• foster self esteem and self-discipline by demanding high standards of behaviour, courtesy, respect and dress
• provide a stable and caring environment where students feel safe and supported
• provide opportunities for all students to participate in sporting, leisure and cultural activities
• help students to become independent learners so they can take their place in a changing world and make a positive contribution to society
• provide opportunities for students to develop their leadership potential
• develop an understanding of, and respect for, the beliefs and values of the many different groups within our community
• foster positive relationships between the school and the community and actively support the needs of our wider community.

Curriculum

The college offers a wide range of courses through to NCEA Level 3. Many courses are run in partnership with the local polytechnics providing stair casing into National Certificates with Tertiary providers.

Special Features

We offer an extensive and comprehensive range of extra curricular activities and student support programmes.

• International Students - Aorere College is only accepting up to a maximum of 30 International Students a year. This small number allows us to have regular personal contact with parents of International Students and homestay parents in New Zealand.
• Student welfare is paramount - our Student Support Centre offers services and programmes for individual students; and the Director of International Students continually monitors student progress and wellbeing.
• English Language Support - Aorere College has a very strong ESOL Department. We offer intensive Reception Programmes for beginners to English for Academic Purposes programmes for advanced learners.
• Cultural Diversity - Aorere College students come from 38 different cultures &speak a total of53 languages.
• Aorere College is committed to sports and cultural activitiesbelieving that theseextra dimensionsadd to the holistic development of the student.
• Music - Nationally praised choir with award winning performances.Comprehensive practical and theory music programmes areoffered.
• Gifted and Talented Programme - individually tailored programmes for students with promise.

Internationals Student fees

Tuition:NZ$10,000 pa. plus board
Administration fee:NZ$500 (non refundable)
Total:NZ$10,500

Principal - Mike Williams
Chair person (BOT) - Misilei Misilei