Welcome to Tangaroa College
About 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.
Health Science Academy
The Health Science Academy is an initiative started by Counties Manukau Health aimed at getting more Pasifika youth like yourself into Health based careers.
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.
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
2023 Term Dates:
Term 1: Wednesday 1 February – Thursday 6 April
Term 2: Monday 24 April – Friday 30 June
Term 3: Monday 17 July – Friday 22 September
Term 4: Monday 9 October – Friday 8 December
Public Holidays
2023 Public Holidays:
Monday 30 January – Auckland Anniversary (obs)
Monday 6 February – Waitangi Day
Friday 7 April – Good Friday
Monday 10 April – Easter Monday
Tuesday 11 April – Easter Tuesday
Tuesday 25 April – Anzac Day
Monday 5 June – Queens Birthday
Friday 14 July – Matariki
Monday 23 October – Labour Day
News & Notices
Monday 20 March, Changes Due To Relief Ban
Kia Orana Parents & Caregivers, Relief Ban: There is a PPTA relief ban in place for Term 1. Therefore, this means if we are unable to safely cover all classes on a particular college day from period 1 to 5, we will collapse period 5 on the day and end our teaching & learning at […]Temana Taura
Here is the newly crowned king fighting out of Last Stance Otara: Temana “Einstein” Taura Recently crowned 11/03/2023 NZ IKBF Youth 50kg Flyweight ChampionOur 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.