The Rigorous Pursuit of Academic Success

Achievement is the primary focus at Hillmorton High School. All students are encouraged to believe in their own ability. Developing this potential so that our students achieve to the best of their ability, is the driving force at the school.

A culture of continuous school improvement exists, where achievement in broad terms -academic and social - is emphasized.

Our Curriculum is broad, designed to meet the diverse needs of our school community. Hillmorton High School is committed to the delivery of the curriculum as outlined in the New Zealand Curriculum document.

In Years Nine and Ten, students are placed in classes appropriate to their achievement levels.

There are numerous opportunities for the high-achievers and a Learning Centre allows for interventions to help students at all levels, achieve their best.

In the senior school a wide variety of both academic and vocational courses are available. Students are able to multi-level study, choosing a course that best fits their individual learning needs. Our expectation is that all students in all classes, at all levels, will gain success.

Hillmorton High School provides the best possible education for its students by promoting quality teachers and teaching, thereby providing opportunities for all students - leading to an engagement in, and success from, the challenges of learning.

We encourage respect for others in our society, and we are committed to building New Zealand as a worthwhile place in which to live and prosper.

At Hillmorton High School, we are a Professional Learning Community where we:

• ensure all students learn

• work collaboratively

• focus on results

In this way, our students learn in an inclusive, authentic learning community which focuses on students’ individual and collective needs.