Ngā mihi nui ki a tātou katoa Ko Ōwairaka te māunga Ko Waitamata te moana Ko Tamaki te awa Ko Arawa te waka Ko Tangata Te Tiriti tōku iwi Ko Michael Hart tōku ingoa Ko au te Tumuaki o Te Kura Tuarua o Te Kauaeranga No reira tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa
I wish to acknowledge Ngāti Maru as mana whenua, and to recognise with gratitude the tuku whenua that enables this kura to stand here for the purpose of education. We honour this responsibility through our ongoing commitment to learning, care and partnership, for the benefit of present and future generations.
E mihi ana ki a Ngāti Maru hei mana whenua, mō te tuku whenua i tū ai tēnei kura hei painga mō te mātauranga, ā, kei te kawe mātou i tēnei kawenga i runga i te ako me te mahi ngātahi.
At Te Kura Tuarua o Te Kauaeranga | Thames High School, we are proud to serve our community and are deeply committed to our shared values. Central to these are Manaakitanga — everyone belongs, everyone matters, everyone has potential — and Whanaungatanga, the importance of connected and collaborative relationships. Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are committed to equity, belonging and partnership, particularly in supporting Māori learners to succeed as themselves.
Our vision, Kia kōtahi ai te piki ake, kia ikeike rawa ki te taumata – We grow together to achieve one’s true potential, reflects our belief that learning and success are strengthened when we work together as a community.
Guided by our vision and values, we strive to create an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment where clear and consistent expectations help every learner to thrive. We recognise that each young person brings their own strengths, identity and aspirations, and we work in partnership with whānau to support their growth.
We encourage all taiohi (young people) to participate fully in learning, both in the classroom and beyond. Through academic study, co-curricular opportunities and leadership pathways, students are supported to develop the knowledge, skills and personal competencies they need for the future. We are particularly proud of the leadership shown by our students, culminating in service as Senior Student Leaders. Our Graduate Profile clearly describes what success looks like for learners at Thames High School, bringing together our vision, values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment into shared expectations for every graduate.
Our staff — teaching and non-teaching — are dedicated professionals who care deeply about the wellbeing and success of our young people. We are also fortunate to have strong support from parents and caregivers, whose involvement enriches learning and school life well beyond the classroom.
Thames High School is large enough to offer a broad and diverse curriculum, yet small enough to ensure a personalised approach to learning and wellbeing, where each student is known and valued as an individual.
At the heart of our pastoral care structure, students belong to a rōpū (group) or whānau within one of our four houses. Each rōpū is supported by a Rōpū/Whānau Kaitiaki, who is a key point of connection between home and school.
As graduates, our young people leave Thames High School with a strong sense of identity and belonging, prepared for future pathways and equipped to contribute positively to their communities, whatever direction they choose.
We warmly welcome new students and their whānau, and invite you to come and learn more about our kura. We value open communication and encourage questions — we are here to help.
Ngā manaakitanga
Michael Hart
Tumuaki / Principal
