Academic, Sporting, Cultural, Leadership with Service
We believe strongly in achievement at its highest levels, and in students participating fully in all aspects of school life across the Four Cornerstones of a balanced education. At Kerikeri High School, the Four Cornerstones are a foundational philosophy that guides our approach to providing a holistic education. These Cornerstones are:
Academic: Emphasising high academic achievement both in the classroom and across a range of extracurricular academic opportunities to prepare students for future success.
Sporting: Encouraging participation in a wide range of team and individual sports to foster teamwork, physical wellbeing, and competition.
Cultural: Promoting cultural awareness and involvement through various creative activities such as music, drama, the visual arts, debating, and kapa haka to name a few.
Leadership with Service: Developing leadership skills and encouraging service and contribution for the greater good.
These Cornerstones are designed to help students become well-rounded individuals by engaging in a variety of activities that enhance their personal growth and development. Through the Four Cornerstones our students become positive, connected, and successful, and they thrive in our busy environment. Our school values, expressed through the acronym WAKA, support this philosophy by emphasising Learning, Respect, Safety, and Pride.
