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In 2024, Pāpāmoa College introduced our school values: Courage, Aspiration,

Resilience, and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.). These values underpin our vision of ‘Embracing Opportunities and Creating Excellence’ by fostering a culture of bravery, ambition, and self-empowerment. Students are encouraged to live these values both in and beyond the classroom, developing the skills, confidence, and character to make positive life decisions.

Since adopting these values, the Pāpāmoa College Board has observed a remarkable improvement in both attendance and achievement. We attribute this success to the dedication of all staff and students in enacting a robust strategic plan, embracing our core values, and maintaining our ongoing commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The Board remains dedicated to recognising our nation’s founding document as an essential element of an inclusive education system in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This approach promotes cultural understanding and encourages students to develop respect and meaningful relationships within their communities. We are making progress, and with time, we will continue to achieve further success.

Additionally, the Board reaffirms that its core governance goal, as outlined in the

Education and Training Act to support all students in reaching their highest potential, remains central to every decision it makes.

We thank you for your continued trust and support.

Pāpāmoa College School Board

Our Junior School Prizegiving will be held in the college gymnasium on Thursday 4 December from 10.45am. Students will be dismissed for the year at the conclusion of the ceremony.