The Hauraki Way

The Hauraki Way: Self-Discipline in a Supportive Environment

The Hauraki Way expresses the standards of behaviour we have for all students. We believe that young people learn best in an environment where there are non-negotiable boundaries and high expectations with a no blame, no shame, no excuses approach.

The Hauraki Way applies to all times; this includes any time or place when a student of HPC can be identified as such either through uniform, membership of a school team or group or any other means. It includes from the time of leaving until returning home and all other occasions which are school activities or events.

Hands off People and Property: our Safety standard

Except in legitimate sporting activities, any kind of physical contact including pushing and fighting, bullying, gang style handshakes, hugging, theft of property and touching are off limits.

Allow Yourself and Others to Learn: our Classroom standard

It is not ok to disrupt the learning of others. Students who are disruptive will be withdrawn from class in the first instance and a behaviour management plan implemented.

Use Appropriate Language: our Respect standard

Swearing, abusive and inappropriate talk is unacceptable, either when communicating with fellow students, to staff, on the sports field, on the street or any other occasion within the hearing of members of the wider school community.

Remember your Manners and RMK: our Character standard

An attitude of respect for self and others is a measure of good character. Manners open doors that even the best education cannot.

Alcohol, Smoking, Vaping and Drugs (and any other illegal behaviours) are not on: our Legal standard

We have zero tolerance to any behaviours that are illegal and police will be informed. This includes, but not limited to: alcohol, smoking, drugs and vaping, theft, weapons and breaches of the Harmful Digital Communication Act.

Keep it kind. Keep it respectful. Keep it honest: our Integrity standard.

If you can be anything, be kind; don’t be mean. Be a tidy kiwi within our environment. Do the right thing, even if it is the hard thing. This includes academic honesty.

Instructions must be followed; adults are in charge: our Authority standard

Students are expected to follow the reasonable instructions of staff. This ensures an orderly and respectful environment for learning.

Wear our Uniform with Pride: our Identity standard

When it comes to uniform, we sweat the small stuff since uniform is a visual symbol of the collective pride and identity of our school.

Always stay in school boundaries: our Right Time and Place standard

We expect students to be in the right place, at the right time with the right attitude.

You are responsible for your digital citizenship: our Accountability standard

We believe that choices have consequences, and that students need to be held to account for inappropriate behaviours. This applies to all behaviours including use of digital technologies.