Young New Zealanders' Challenge

Each year, Year 10 students have the option of working towards their Young New Zealanders' Challenge Bronze Award. Most students complete this award within a year and progress on to Silver and Gold Levels in subsequent years.

School Council

Nga Tawa has a house-based council to give students greater advocacy. This is only one out of many opportunities for students to take part in school activities that develop leadership.

Year 9

Member of School Council

Year 10

Exchanges - Each year in Term Two, up to eight Nga Tawa students in Year 10 travel to one of four Australian secondary schools. Nga Tawa also acts as a host school for eight Australian exchange students. This has been a highly successful programme and ideal for students interested in school leadership in senior years.

Year 11

Junior
Boarding leadership roles
Day girl leadership roles
Deputy Chair, School Council

Year 12

Head of Marshall House
Outward Bound Body and Soul Course
Spirit of Adventure

Year 13

Prefects (10 positions)
Head of Cottages, Equestrian, Music, Chapel Music
Head Librarian
Chair of School Council
Youth Parliament every three years
Heads of areas in in departments, e.g. Head of Art, Head of Photography


Cool Schools

Years 11, 12 & 13

30 students are trained in the mediation process. Pairs of mediators are rostered on to provide a mediation service in the day school and the boarding environment. This is an opportunity for service leadership and to acquire some valuable life skills.



Big Sisters

Year 12 and 13 students act as mentors for Year 9 students. Senior students agree to spend time with their little sisters, to act as confidante, to offer advice and to have fun together.