Tertiary study and beyond

While some specialisation may be necessary in the Senior School, it is wise to keep options open. Students should both recognise their strengths and respond to challenges. 

At school, students learn how to learn and develop the values, knowledge, and competencies that will enable them to live full and satisfying lives. They learn how to become life-long learners. Research shows us that today’s students will work through a mosaic of different phases, roles and careers in their lifetime. Education must prepare them to be adaptable. Learning to think independently, and to be creative, flexible problem-solvers is as, if not more, important than acquiring knowledge in a particular discipline.

There are many ways students can find out about future options for study and work. Students are welcome to make an appointment with the Deputy Principal (Academics) or browse through resource material during sessions with their Tutor Teacher. 

University representatives visit the school on a regular basis to meet with senior students.

The following websites provide useful information about work and study:

• Careers: careers.govt.nz

• New Zealand Tertiary Institutes: Victoria University Wellington | University of Auckland | University of Otago | Massey University | University of Waikato | University of Canterbury | Whitireia | Lincoln University | WelTec

Senior Careers and Scholarship Opportunities

Below are a few exciting Careers and STEM opportunities coming up! Please encourage your son/daughter to apply for these amazing experiences. See below for dates and eligibility, and keep checking the newsletter regularly for future events.

• Otago University Pacific on Campus Experience:
  University of Otago have advised that the Pacific On Campus Experience (POCE) Scholarship application for this year is now open. POCE provides an opportunity for Year 13 students of Pacific descent to attend the Dunedin Tertiary Open Days and experience life as an Otago student. POCE is held on Sunday 7 May and Monday 8 May.

  The scholarship funds return travel to Dunedin, 2 nights of accommodation at a Residential College, meals and programme activities and events. Applications close on Friday 17 March, so please encourage any interested Pasifika tauira to apply as soon as possible. Please email Ms Lindsay if you are planning on applying.

• Innovative Young Minds - April School Holidays 2023 (Year 11 and 12 girls)
  IYM (innovative Young Minds) Online 2023 with Chorus will take place in the April 2023 school holidays over five half-day weekday sessions. They will be delivered from 17 – 21 April 2023. There are 100 places available for Year 11 and 12 young women from all over New Zealand. Although delivered entirely online, IYM Online 2023 with Chorus will be an interactive and engaging experience. Participants are exposed to the wide range of research and career opportunities available in STEMM. Applications close Wednesday 15 March. If you're interested, please contact Mrs Mitchell

• New Zealand School of Tourism Open Day - Wellington Campus (Year 12s and 13s)
  The New Zealand School of Tourism has their open day on Wednesday 29th of March. Follow the link to register and please email Ms Lindsay if you are planning on attending.

• Otago University On Campus Experience - 7-11 May 2023 (Year 13 Students of Māori descent) 
  Otago University are excited to announce that the On Campus Experience at the University of Otago will be running this year from 7th – 11th of May, coinciding with their Open Days (7th and 8th). This fantastic programme has been running for over 20 years and provides an amazing, fully paid experience for students of Māori descent to experience campus life at Otago, live in a residential college and meet an array of academics and support staff. If you are considering Otago for study in 2024 please apply for this fantastic programme. Applications close Friday 17 March. Students can apply here and please email Ms Lindsay if you are planning on attending.

University Application Dates 2022

• If you are intending on going into halls of residence anywhere in the country you need to request one of these: Student Registration for Accommodation Reference.

• This website is very useful for finding Scholarship opportunities.

• Check here to see if you qualify for fees free.

• Later in the year, this is where you apply for a student loan.