|
Our Character .
We are a co-educational state secondary school of around 1400 students, 80 teaching staff and 20 support staff. The students are drawn largely from the area of Tawa which itself has a broad socio-economic mix. In that sense it is a microcosm of New Zealand society. Tawa College was officially opened in July 1961 and has always maintained a close involvement with the life of the local community, particularly through music and sport.
Our Purpose
With the support of our community we aim to provide a challenging, balanced education which strongly promotes achievement and preparation for life long learning through the development of students' intellectual abilities, personal maturity and social responsibility.
Our Values
At Tawa College our values include the following:
- Excellence and inclusive participation
- High academic standards and good vocational skills
- Music, other cultural and sporting experience
- Safety of students and staff
- High standards of behaviour and appearance
- Good care of the campus environment
- Service to, care and support of others
- Partnership with parents and community
We will try to fulfil the wishes of parents and students in selecting courses, but reserve the right to limit or modify classes according to the ability and needs of the student and available staffing and facilities. Once a student's course has been settled, it may not be changed without the approval of the Principal.
| 
