This content requires the adobe flash player to run. Please follow this link to install flash Get Flash or visit http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

About Okaihau College

House Groups

 

The students are divided into four houses. Each house is composed of a cross section of students from Years 7 to 13. Each house gathers points after participating in various activities throughout the year. There are many inter-house activities held throughout the year with students and whanau dressing up in their ‘house’ colours.

     Rimu (Red)             Totara (Yellow)               Puriri (Green)                    Kauri (Blue)

 

Outdoor Education

The College has an active outdoor education programme for Years 7 to 13. Field Trips are a course requirement in a number of subjects.  Students are expected to take part in them in order to fulfil course requirements.

 

Guidance and Counselling

 

Pastoral care and guidance is an essential part of Okaihau College to support the students in their studies and to ensure their well-being is monitored.

 

Mrs Jenny Griffin is available for guidance and counselling in educational, personal and vocational areas.

Mr Robert Newport is available for careers and vocational guidance; a Careers Quest computer data base is also available to students.

 

Please feel free to contact the school at any time if you have any concerns regarding your child. 

College Facilities

Okaihau College is an exceptionally well-resourced school and its facilities include:

  • Park-like grounds and playing fields
  • Computer Laboratories
  • Computerised Library
  • Gymnasium
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beach Volleyball Court
  • Music Suite
  • Science Laboratories
  • Technology Workshops        
  • Automotive Workshop
  • Graphic Design room with computers 
  • Art room
  • Modern Food Technology room
  • Student Administration Centre
  • Senior Common Room
  • Canteen
  • ‘Rangimarie’ Special Needs Department
  • Drama Suite
  • Marae

 

Latest News