Punga Swim 2018
Our annual punga swim challenge was held this afternoon. Lots of vibrant colours, loud chants and overall great participation. Winner on the day…Tikipunga High School, staff and students. Kapai whanau!
Years 7/8 Marae Over Nighter 2018
Years 7 and 8 trip to Kaka Porowini Marae The Year 7 and 8s had the privilege of staying at the Kaka Porowini Marae overnight. When we got to the marae we were put into lines of boys and girls and shortly after that, we were called on to the
Our School Values
We have unveiled our new Pou. A whakanui of our values and achievements. These five Pou represent our kura values of Ako, Manaakitanga, Pono, Tikanga and Whanaungatanga. These Pou reflect who we are and how we need to be. These stand tall taking pride of place at the front of
Year 11 Geo Trip
On Tuesday, 15 August students selected 2 features; the volcanic Tutukaka headland and the Ngunguru sandspit. Prior concepts had been taught in class, and this practical component required collection of evidence of erosion and sand bank change. Students were enthusiastic and questioning. We visited the headland and then went back to Mr
Year 9 Ski Trip 2017
Year 9 Ski and Snowboard trip departed with ten year 9 students. We left at 12.15 pm on Thursday, 10 August, to avoid the worst of the traffic in Auckland. We stopped to pick up Peter Reinsfield and had a late afternoon tea and toilets at Bombay. We headed on
SERVICES ACADEMY – LEADERSHIP ADVANCED COURSE
SERVICES ACADEMY – LEADERSHIP ADVANCED COURSE On the 31st of July Tumai and I went on a five day advanced leadership course down in Mangawhai. We were mentored by some of the New Zealand Defence Force, along with seventeen other students from the thirteen northern service academies. This course was
Tiki’s Got Talent
On Friday 28th July, with the super organisational skills of Ms Fourie, Tikipunga High School staff and students competed in a Talent Quest. Thanks to our Judges from Sticky TV – Jah, Leanna and Walter for giving up your time and honest selections. The afternoon was a major success with
Whangarei District Council’s 2017 Youth Awards
Congratulations to Petera Taingahue and Joie Kingi for their success at the Whangarei District Council’s Youth Awards. Petera won the Leadership/Rangatahi award and Joie the Team Player/Kaiawhina award. Other Tikipunga High School students also did well at these awards. Casius Harding was a finalist for the Empowerment/Whakamana award and the
2016 North Island Junior Volleyball Champs
Congrats boys who came 1st in division two.
Computers in Home Graduation
On Monday, 31st November we celebrated along with 9 whanau who graduated the Computer In Homes Training Course held here at Tikipunga High School. Computers in Homes provides training, technical support, computers and home Internet to students’ families in low-decile schools. Whanau have worked hard over 10 weeks to complete