• The whānau teacher is responsible for all students in their whānau group. They provide encouragement, academic learning support and guidance. Relationships are based on respect, fairness, and integrity.
• Vertical whānau groups support the interaction and relationship building between Year 9 to Year 13 students.
• Deans have oversight of one of our five houses. They know that positive relationships are key and work to establish a positive working relationship with students and whānau.
• Deputy Principal’s collaborate closely with their house dean and work to lead and develop strong relationships based on the school’s values of Manaakitanga/ Respect, Mahi Tahi/ Participation and Mana Motuhake/ Pride.

• Guidance Counsellors provide personal and educational counselling and support. Where there is a need, they can refer to external agencies and seek support through community agencies.
• The onsite Health Centre provides a service to enhance the health and wellbeing of students and remove any barriers to learning caused by health issues. First aid is available along with support from a nurse (daily) and access to a doctor (once a week).
• The Careers Advisor provides careers advice, careers education programmes, tertiary liaison and pathways support.
• The Learning Hub provides support for an inclusive educational environment. Students have flexible learning programmes that cater to individual student abilities, learning needs, and interests. The Learning Hub works closely with a number of community-based agencies to provide cohesive, holistic academic programmes.

Making a difference by leading and helping others

Leadership is both a talent and a skill for development. At Tauranga Girls’ College, our young women enjoy many opportunities to embrace and explore leadership and develop skills for future years.

Service and Leadership opportunities extend across a variety of areas including formal roles for our senior students, who are recognised as important role models.

Supporting charities and volunteering service to the local community have long been integral parts of the Tauranga Girls’ College ethos. This practice is embedded in the student leadership structures. Our girls support this custom and every year, they find new and increasingly ingenious ways of giving back. Themed mufti days are also held throughout the year to show our support for elected charities.

No matter what the opportunity, all leadership and service roles at Tauranga Girls’ College are held by young women.

Meet our new 2023 leaders

Back row: Maia Kahura (Deputy HP - Te Ao Māori), Sara Esterman (Deputy HP - School Spirit), Sarah Smith (Deputy HP - Arts), Blessing Pasi (Deputy HP - Diversity)

Front Row :Honey Cooney (Deputy HP - Sports), Liv Marshall (Head Prefect),
Ms Tara Kanji (Tumuaki | Principal), Sunny Davis (Deputy HP - Learning), 
Bree McTavish-Huriwai (Deputy HP - Communications & Publicity