Papakura High School

International Students

From the Principal


Thank you for your interest in our school. I look forward to welcoming international students from all over the world who are motivated to experience New Zealand education and who will respond to the challenge of hard work and to involvement and participation in academic, sporting and cultural activities.

Papakura High School is a co-educational school with proud traditions. Our school has a fine record of providing opportunities for all students who are determined to succeed and who wish to achieve their full potential.

We aim to assist our students to take full responsibility for their learning and behaviour and we know that quality learning comes from a close partnership between home and school. We have a well qualified caring staff who encourage all students:

• To aim for excellence in line with the school motto, 'Summa Pete'. Seek The Highest
  
  
• To have enquiring minds, a sense of discipline, co-operation and responsibility.
  
• To develop an appreciation of their cultural background, a capacity for leadership and concern and respect for others.
  
• To demonstrate high standards of honesty, integrity, courtesy, tolerance and loyalty.
  
• To prepare for future tertiary and vocational opportunities and to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for their chosen career.
  
• I look forward to meeting those students who have chosen New Zealand as an educational destination and I hope that the association with Papakura High School will be challenging and rewarding throughout their stay in our country.