Staff at Hauraki Plains College have created a culture of support for students through the introduction of 'River Groups'.
Staff at Hauraki Plains College have included the key competencies in their planning. In addition, they have looked at ways to make connections across learning areas, while preserving the integrity of each discipline.
Principal Ngaire Harris talks about leading change at Hauraki Plains College.
Teachers and support staff play an active role in promoting the key competencies as they support students in their learning at Hauraki Plains College.
River groups at Hauraki Plains College draw on the key competencies to support students in both academic pursuits and the day to day challenges they face.
Staff at Hauraki Plains College were interested in the question, 'How can we better connect up with our primary schools?'