Te Hiringa Academic Enrichment Programme
Te Hiringa Academic Enrichment Programme
The Te Hiringa Academic Enrichment Programme is designed to enhance the depth and breadth of knowledge for students who demonstrate excellent academic potential, leadership, and a strong reflection of our school values—Te Tūāpapa o Panuku.
In Te Hiringa, our core purpose is to spark students’ intrinsic curiosity and ambition, igniting their motivation to achieve their full potential—the knowledge to change their world for the better. Our NCEA results consistently sit well above national averages, with our Te Hiringa students demonstrating exceptional success.
Te Hiringa Academic Goals
- NCEA Excellence Endorsements
- NZQA Scholarships
- University Scholarships
- Entrance into competitive university programmes
- Academic and character readiness for tertiary studies
Year-Level Acceleration
The programme provides opportunities for year-level acceleration in the following subjects:
- Mathematics with Calculus
- Mathematics with Statistics
- English Literature
- Physics, Earth and Space Science, Biology, and Chemistry
- Music
- Visual Arts
University Partnerships and Enrichment
Te Hiringa students benefit from exposure through visits to the University of Auckland (UoA) and AUT, as well as the unique opportunity to apply to be a part of:
- Young Scholars (UoA)
- Apollo Programme (UoA – from Year 12)
Extra-Curricular Enrichment Opportunities
- Extension Writers’ Group
- Science and Mathematics Academic Competitions
- Ruby Porter (UoA) Writing Group
- Robotics and EPro8
- Drone Club
- Rocket Club
- Evolocity (Electric Cart design, manufacturing, and racing)
Teaching and Accountability
In Te Hiringa, excellent teaching, high expectations, healthy competition, and collaboration lead directly to higher levels of achievement.
Teachers are expected to deliver curriculum programmes that are stimulating and relevant. Students, in turn, are expected to focus and contribute actively. Data informs reflection and improvement; this includes fortnightly reports which highlight attendance and performance. A tracking system, which aligns with the NZ Curriculum assessment framework, easily identifies academic performance and areas of need. This critical information is shared with students, parents, and staff, forming the basis for individual education plans for each student.
Te Hiringa is not just an extension programme; it is the pathway we use to deliberately cultivate New Zealand’s next generation of intellectual leaders and change-makers.