Nga Tawa recognises the importance of providing a comprehensive support network for student’s emotional and social development . Pastoral care plays a vital role in developing young women to be outstanding members of society. It is the school's philosophy and responsibility for students and staff to be treated with dignity and respect in a safe and secure environment. Caring and considerate behaviour is modelled and encouraged within the family atmosphere and Christian context.

Staff Support Systems

The School’s pastoral care team is lead by the Assistant Principal who reports to the Principal.
The team includes:

The pastoral care team focuses on emotional, spiritual, psychological and the physical (hauora) well being of students and offers support as required in these areas.

Peer Support Systems

At Nga Tawa, peer support is initiated through a variety of school programmes. Prefects are elected annually from high performing Year 13 students and serve as excellent role models. In prep, they supervise and aid junior students in general curriculum subjects. Seniors also lead activities such as Drama, Equestrian and select Sports. Head of Houses are also chosen each year and awarded the responsibility to represent and support students socially within Houses. In addition Nga Tawa’s Big Sister Programme connects new entrants (no matter their level) with senior students to ensure all are actively integrated into the environment at Nga Tawa.