Meri Kirihimete e te Whānau.  Have a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.
​We look forward to all of our students returning in 2025.
Year 9 Aorere College 2025 - Student Enrolment 

2024 NCEA External Examination Timetable

Kia ora koutou
External exams come to an end this Friday, 29th November.

  • Year 11 students attend school as normal and will be released from class to attend their exams
  • Year 12 and 13 students have study leave and only attend school when they have an exam
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Attached is a copy of the Exam Timetable.
Exam admission slips and exam information will be given out to all students in Thursday’s Kāinga class this week, October 31st.
Some key things to remember:

  • You must bring a paper copy of your exam admission slip to each exam. Taking a photo of it on your phone will not allow you to enter the exam. If you lose your admission slip, go to the front reception, and they will help you.
  • Bring the equipment you need (pen calculator, pencils, highlighters) to your exam in a clear plastic bag
  • You can bring a bottle of water. It must be in a clear bottle (not coloured) with absolutely no writing on it
  • Wear school uniform. NZQA does not allow hoodies to be worn in the exams
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ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR EXAMS. 
The morning exams start at 9.30 am so be at school by 9.10 am 
The afternoon exams start at 2.00 pm so be at school by 1.40 pm.

Ngā mihi
Aorere College Updated Important Dates & Aorere College Teacher Only Day 2024
Money Hub: 1000+ Scholarships for Year 13 students studying in 2025
It is that time of year again when scholarships are starting to open for study and training after school. MoneyHub provides the most comprehensive list of scholarships available to Year 13 students in their last year of secondary schooling. We encourage you to visit the website and explore the scholarships available. If you have any questions or need help please get in touch with the Careers team at school.
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MoneyHub has compiled a comprehensive guide to scholarships for students planning to start university in 2025. Available at MoneyHub Scholarship Guide, this resource lists scholarships from all universities, along with exclusive opportunities for Maori, Pacific, and International students. The guide, updated regularly, includes application tips and deadlines, helping students easily navigate the scholarship process.
https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html
​2024 Aorere Reorua

​Kia hiwa rā, Kia hiwa rā
Kia hiwa rā, ki tēnei tuku,
Kia hiwa rā, ki tēna tuku,
Kia tū, kia oho, kia matāra! Tīhei Mauriora
Ngā mihi o te tau 2024 ki a koutou katoa

We are currently taking enrolments to our Year 9 Aorere Reorua Programme 2024. Please see the information in our flyer. Upon enrolling please fill in the expression of interest form included in the enrolment pack to ensure your tamaiti is selected.
For further information about the programme please contact us.
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Ngā manaakitanga
Waitonga Seumanu
HOD Te Kāhui Māori
[email protected]

Mrs Leanne Webb - Principal's Message

Tēnā koutou katoa. Naumai piki mai ke te kura tuarua o Aorere. Aku mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa.

Talofa lava, ​Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakalofa lahi atu, E fakafeiloaki atu,
As-Salaam-Alaikum, Namaste, Bula vinaka, Sawadee ka, Xin chao.

​Warm greetings to you all. Welcome to Aorere College.
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School Policies

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Ngā Manu Aorere - 2024 Student Leaders

Leadership is expressed in a number of ways. Some leaders lead from the front- they are the ones that are publicly acknowledged and are looked to for guidance and instruction. But, importantly, there are leaders who do not seek that public recognition, ....
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NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO ?

A listening ear is only an email or phone call away.
Need someone to talk to?
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If you would like to talk to someone about how you are feeling and managing, please email our Guidance team at [email protected] and we will be in touch.

If you would like some support outside of school you can contact:
Youthline

Free phone: 0800 376 633
Free Text: 234
Email: [email protected]

Staying Safe Online

Netsafe ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe’
Netsafe has launched a new education campaign, aiming to help people have better online experiences during lockdown. ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe’ encourages people to use and engage with all the different types of technology on offer to help them stay connected and provides tips and advice about how to do it safely …  [click link to read more]
Learning School Hours 

School begins each day at 9am each day with a finish time on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of 3:00pm.
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There is an earlier time of 2:10pm finish for Wednesday and Friday for those students without sports practice, cultural groups or study commitments or sports games.  
What is Aorere Kia Ako?

Aorere Kia Ako is the new learning framework at Aorere College. Extensive research has established that for students to be successful in the classroom and beyond, now and in the future, they must learn through six critical lenses:
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- Critical Thinking
- Digital Connections
- Curiosity & Creation
- Collaborative Projects
- Interpersonal Communication
- Culture

Aorere College Required Digital Devices

As part of Aorere's cybersafety program, we recommend all students engrave their own device with their full name and contact phone number.

Please contact us on 09 278 5608 if you have any questions.