Academic
As a school we are committed to raising student achievement. In doing this we seek to build the strengths that the students bring with them…
Careers Centre
Our goal is to equip students with career management competencies which are required in a modern and fast changing work and study environment.
Co-curricular
Tangaroa College offers many opportunities for students to explore, challenge, affirm and celebrate artistic expressions of self community and culture.
Distance Learning @ TC
Tangaroa College will be totally closed from the end of Wednesday to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Tangaroa College we encourage our students to continue learning at home. This allows our students to take responsibility of their education.
Welcome to Tangaroa College
At Tangaroa College we are committed to nurture in each student a belief in self, a commitment to achieve, and the spirit of aroha.
Whether by small steps or giant leaps, our students are encouraged to take pride in their achievements. By recognising and celebrating each success, students build self-esteem and gain the confidence to strive for bigger and better goals.
Term Dates
2020 Term Dates:
Term 1: Wednesday 29 January – Thursday 9 April
Term 2: Tuesday 28 April – Friday 3 July
Term 3: Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September
Term 4: Monday 12 October – Friday 11 December
News & Notices
Parent’s Guidelines to Google Classrooms
Stay Connected With school closures, teaching at Tangaroa College are continuing to keep their lessons going remotely. Concerns over the transmission of COVID-19 are closing schools across the globe, and millions of students are unable to physically attend school. In our hub of Otara, we are encouraging our parents to support their child’s learning online […]Students Working From Home
Dear Parents and families, This has been a challenging time for many and our hearts and prayers go out to those families in our community that are struggling the most. It is important we stay safe, ensure we stay home and keep our bubbles safe. As many families know, over the past 5 days, schools across […]Our Vision
At Tangaroa College we excel in education through: innovative learning, a tradition of caring, and partnerships
Academic Information
Tangaroa College offers students a varied curriulum in the following learning areas: Arts, Commerce, Information Technology, Langauges, Technology, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, English, Sport and Recreation, and Career Skills.
The curriculum provides life and career skills preparation for all students covering – academic courses, work skills programmes, sport and physical activity, and cultural and social learning.
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is the official secondary school qualification in New Zealand.
In Year 9 students learn from a compulsory core curriculum. From Year 10 onwards they can select a certain number of optional subjects in addition to core subjects up to Year 13 where the student is free to choose all their subjects.
Optional courses allow students to follow their individual interests and strengths, and tailor their learning towards their future career paths of choice.