Principals Welcome

We foster and develop the leadership capabilities that many students possess through mentoring and workshops. At every year level you are given opportunities that enable you to reach your leadership potential and develop into a future leader.

“Waimea College gives its students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills throughout their years at school. We have a passionate leadership team accompanied by great support staff and teachers who are here to aid the growth of future leaders at Waimea and beyond.”
— Piper, Year 13

Senior Leadership Opportunities

The Student Leadership Team includes an elected representative to the Board of Trustees, six Head Students and eight House Captains.

A variety of senior leadership positions are available to you including but not limited to:

  • Academic
  • Performing Arts
  • Visual Arts
  • Business
  • Culture
  • Environment
  • International Student Support
  • Community
  • Diversity
  • Events
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Special Education Captains
Our senior student leaders have a significant part to play in leading school assemblies, representing the College in the community and as role models to the wider school.

Junior Leadership Opportunities

In Year 10 there is a strong Junior Leadership programme which starts with a camp and culminates in an end-of-year trip to Wellington. Over the year students are encouraged to develop their leadership potential in their peer group and within Waimea College.
In our junior school you will also have the opportunity to be involved and participate in community activities such as ANZAC Day, Big Brothers Big Sisters at local primary and intermediate schools, wheelchair dancing, Tea & Tech with AgeConnect and Special Education events.

Activities such as Stage Challenge are run entirely by students and showcase their leadership skills as well as talent. In Year 10 Waimea College holds an Enterprise for Education (E4E) event over two days that is entirely run by students. It is based around a theme and is a wonderful opportunity for students to show what they are capable of when given support and the opportunity to shine.
Students have the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh programme, and to represent their year level on the Student Council.
So be inspired …

“High expectations for teaching, learning, achievement and well-being have created an evolving culture of innovation, flexibility and creativity to meet the diversity of needs across the school.”
— ERO Report

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