Principal's Welcome
Papakura High School is proud of its relationship with the Papakura community over many years. Our school has an excellent record of providing opportunities for all students to enjoy learning, achieve success and develop lifelong skills. We look forward to welcoming new students who are motivated and who will respond to the challenge of hard work and to involvement and participation in academic, sporting and cultural activities.
We are a co-educational school with proud traditions and with high expectations and standards.
We aim to assist our students to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour and we know that quality learning comes from a positive working environment and a warm, supportive atmosphere. Our fully trained and well qualified staff work very hard for student success and we encourage all students:
• To aim for excellence in line with the school motto, ‘Summa Pete’.
• To have enquiring minds, a sense of discipline, co-operation and responsibility.
• To prepare for future tertiary and vocational opportunities and to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for their chosen career.
• 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.
We seek to provide the very best educational opportunities for all our students and look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Peter Heron
Principal