Leadership

By embracing leadership opportunities students develop essential skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. These experiences boost confidence and prepare them for future academic and professional success.

In Year 12, students may apply for Year 13 Kaitiaki (prefect) positions. The selection process includes a written application followed by voting. Students can also apply to become Kaitiaki Whānau (Head Students), with one selected from each Whānau after an additional interview process.

Other leadership opportunities include:

  • Joining the school council (Te Kaunihera) as an elective
  • Selecting the Sports Leadership (PEL) course as an elective subject for seniors
  • Participating in various committees like Social and Sports
  • Attending leadership workshops, courses, and camps
  • Leading the haka with staff guidance

Students are encouraged to speak with their Kaiārahi Team (Whānau leaders) to learn more about these opportunities and the application process.

Meet our

2026 Kaitiaki Whānau

Taranvir Singh (Te Aparangi), Prince Nyazema (Waipapa), Harper Te Hira (Otuuwairoa) and Noah Rehu (Kirikiri).

Upcoming Events

Charitable Trust AGM

When: 5:00 pm, 17 August 2026

Subject Conferences

When: 2:30 pm, 27 August 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 27 August 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 27 August 2026

School production

When: 23 September 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 24 September 2026

School Notices

Scabies outbreak in New Zealand
12 August 2026

Please see below for this important message from Kootuitui ki Papakura:

New Zealand is... READ MORE

Emails from school
24 July 2026

Tena koutou katoa, Malo e lelei, Talofa lava, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia orana, Namaste, Sat Sri... READ MORE

2nd hand uniform
22 July 2026

Do you have any good quality Papakura High School uniform that is no longer required? If so, please... READ MORE

School Ball 2026 – Hollywood
1 July 2026

Papakura High School presents our 2026 Hollywood Ball A Night of Timeless... READ MORE

Bike & Scooter Safety Rules
8 June 2026

Kia Ora Whānau,

We have noticed an increase in students not wearing helmets as they ride to... READ MORE

Breakfast Club
8 June 2026

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

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