Principal's Welcome

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Tēnā koutou katoa

 

At Whanganui City College | Te Kura o Te Manawa, we are proud to be a school that places people at the heart of everything we do. Our strength lies in the deep connections we share with our whānau, our community, and one another. It is these relationships that truly set us apart.

Guided by our values of Whanaungatanga, Empathy, Resilience, and Oranga, we foster a learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence, celebrate their culture and identity, and care for their wellbeing. We believe education is about more than achievement; it is about growing young people who are confident, creative, and ready to contribute positively to the world around them. In doing this, our young people can realise their potential
and become the leaders they were born to be. Innovation, curiosity, and collaboration underpin our approach to teaching and learning. Our staff are committed to inspiring every learner to reach their potential while remaining grounded in the values that define who we are as a kura.

As the whakataukī reminds us, “He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.”
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. 

Ngā manaakitanga,

Eugene van Heerdan
Principal / Tumuaki