Our Values and School Vision

Our HC Values

Heretaunga College is embarking on a new phase in its proud history.  The School Board’s vision for ākonga includes a ‘lifelong learning through connection - connection to OUR PLACE,  OUR PEOPLE,  OUR LEARNING - OUR FUTURE.  Our motto ‘Kia Hiwa Ra’ is very appropriate at this time of our development as it speaks to the call to be ready, watchful and alert to the changes needed for this phase, particularly around growth and improvement.

Our School Vision

Life-long Learning through Connectedness      

Our strategic vision holds fast to our commitment to providing a community of learning and connectedness for our ākonga.  While at Heretaunga College, our ākonga will experience learning opportunities that cater to their academic, social and emotional, physical health and academic wellbeing.

Our Mission

Through our commitment to whakawhanaungatanga, we provide a supportive, innovative and inclusive environment for our ākonga to grow resilience, self-determination, and cultural connectedness.   Our curriculum ignites passion and fosters academic success, and prepares personalised pathways for all. Ensuring holistic wellbeing (hauora) is foundational to growing our ākonga.

Our Whakatauki

He Manu e kai ana i te miro, nona te Ngahere.

He Manu e kai ana i te matauranga, nona te Ao.

The bird that eats the miro berry has the forest; the bird that eats of knowledge has the whole world.

Strategic Priorities

Our Why

  • To prepare Upper Hutt youth for life as engaged, informed and educated citizens.
  • To create connections and build meaningful relationships.
  • Create a place in which it is safe for akonga to express themselves, think critically and to broaden their horizons.
  • To make learning inspirational, enjoyable and enriching thus fostering life-long learning.
  • To encourage our akonga to have confidence, to explore boundaries and to find their passion.