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WHĀNAU PĀNUI Friday 24 October 2025

Click on Go This Sway to read our latest WHĀNAU PĀNUI In it you will find: Principal’s Message Deputy Principal’s Message Senior Prize Giving NCEA Exams NCEA Reform Proposals –

Sport Prize Giving 2025

Sports Prize Giving 2025 On Wednesday, 22 October, we celebrated the incredible sporting achievements of our Thames High School students at the annual Sports Prize Giving. It was a wonderful

LOOKING AHEAD Pānui Friday 10 October

Please read the link for important notices and dates over the next two weeks, including the potential partial strikes. LOOKING AHEAD Pānui Friday October 2025 Friday 10 October 2025 Go

Akoranga / Learning

At Thames High School, students are challenged with meaningful, engaging opportunities to experience success and strive for the highest standards. We have high aspirations for students and are committed to supporting their personal growth and development throughout their time at Thames High School. We offer a full and comprehensive range of subjects at all levels.  

Tikanga / Culture

Thames High School prides itself on a vibrant cultural life, including a strong music department, drama, Kapa Haka, debating, art workshops, and a school magazine. Students are encouraged to participate in the rich variety of cultural activities.

Takaro Hākinakina / Sport

The School offers over 30 sporting codes and a range of sports facilities. Many of these activities involve students in local, regional, and national competitions in addition to interschool exchanges. Facilities include: modern gymnasium, weight training bay, tennis and netball courts and swimming pool.

Rāwaho / Outdoors

Outdoor Education offers students mental and physical challenges. Students learn both the practical and theoretical aspects of each pursuit before having the opportunity to be assessed in the activity in a natural setting. The aim of outdoor education is to inroduce students to disciplined activities, survival procedures, and many valuable recreational activities.

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The sense of community made me feel at home straight away when I started at Thames High School. The teachers were so supportive and I made some great friends

Leopold, Germany