Nau Mai, Haere Mai, Welcome to all
Our Vision
Matua Michael Hart, our new Tumuaki
We were very fortunate to be able to have our new Tumuaki, Matua Michael Hart, join our staff hui on our last day before lockdown.
Whānau Update 27 March
Kia ora koutou We have started into a new phase of New Zealand’s response to COVID-19 and it is very different than anything most of
Online Learning
Kia Ora e te whānau, Teachers will be at school over the next two days as they prepare their courses for online learning. There is
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.
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.
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, swimming pool, all-weather hockey turf and fields.
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.
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
