Employment Pathways

We have a strong focus on pathways at our school, preparing students for employment when they leave us, either via tertiary study or straight into jobs. We work with businesses and other partners to give our students the best opportunities.

Our school is committed to meeting the diverse academic needs of all learners. Together, the Gateway and STAR programmes ensure that every student is supported, encouraged, and equipped to reach their highest potential.

Gateway

The Gateway Programme provides individualised support and resources to help students strengthen essential skills and achieve academic success through an employment based pathway.

Gateway combines short courses with work experience to support Year 12 and 13 students to achieve NCEA and gain employment.

To learn more about the Gateway Programme at Papakura High School, contact our Gateways Coordinator.

STAR

The STAR Programme is designed to extend learning opportunities for students by providing funding for courses that support students into further study or employment.

To learn more about our STAR funded course  contact our Gateways Coordinator.

For more information about our STAR funded course see Sandra Paulus our Careers Guidance Teacher.

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Careers Team

Want to talk to someone about career options? Click on the link below, then select 'Book an Appointment'.

Upcoming Events

Cafe Nights – A Night at the Movies

When: 6:00 pm, 10 June 2026

Cafe Nights

When: 6:00 pm, 11 June 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 25 June 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 25 June 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 30 July 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 30 July 2026

School Notices

Café Nights – A Night at the Movies
2 June 2026

Tickets on sale through the school cashier from 9am - 3pm. Get in quick, they will go... READ MORE

Siapo Printing – Have a go
2 June 2026

Thursday 4 June - 2nd break in A4

Samoan Language Week 2026
2 June 2026

This week we are celebrating Samoan Language Week.

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Pop-up Uniform Shop – King’s Birthday
27 May 2026

The School Uniform Pop-Up shop in the library will be closed on Monday 1st June for Kings... READ MORE

Enrolments 2027
27 May 2026

From Friday 29th May, Simon Craggs, our Tumuaki/Principal, will be visiting our local... READ MORE

Breakfast Club
27 May 2026

Next Wednesday, 3rd June and every Wednesday after, the Wellbeing Committee of Te Kaunihera will... READ MORE

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