Principal’s Message
Mana College is a small school with big plans!
Welcome, Tena koutou, Talofa lava, Fakalofalahi atu, Kia orana, Taloha ni, Malo e leilei and Warm pacific greetings to you all!
Our school and our people
‘Towards Flourishing’
We are delighted to welcome you to our school website. The school name and motto ‘Akona te mahi pai’ was gifted by Ngati Toa.
Ka huri te kei o te waka
Ki te pae tawhiti
Kia hoe ngātahi ki te pae tata
Ki te whai ao to ao māmara
The waka turns towards the distant horizon
Let us make headway and paddle as one
Through the glimmer of dawn to the break of day
John Murdoch - Principal
Mana with Mana
Our vision for ‘flourishing’ is one where ākonga deepen their knowledge and understanding of themselves, and use the local curriculum as a platform for learning, progress and academic success.
We believe that education is a process where young people use their identity to take action, to build connections and find solutions to local and global problems in a complex and challenging world. Mana College produces leaders, contributors and activators for our positive future.
At the center of our heartbeat is the aroha and manaaki we show for each young person, their whānau, and our staff.
Our school continues to thrive, our academic programmes and achievement accelerates and our young people flourish in a wide range of academic, sporting, cultural and artistic and life endeavors.
Our vision and school strategic plan acknowledge the critical factors for student achievement in secondary school including:
Mana College commits to four principles:
