Subject targets are set at the beginning of the year when students plan their academic programmes.  From this an annual plan that targets the necessary credits required in senior subjects to match the students career aspirations is determined. Individual targets are then set to ensure each term that the students rate of completion will ensure they pass their specific standards and achieve NCEA, or with Juniors that they are prepared for the transition to senior school. As the new roll out of NCEA nationally recognises the need to differentiate between completing assessments and teaching and learning, MANUKURA has undertaken to further challenge both staff and students to undertake study and projects that provide expansion as well as better engagement and enthusiasm for learning. These projects will also be assessed through exhibition, performance and various mediums of presentation. Additionally, we will capture the learning journeys of students as important aspects of their studies.

All students are rostered on to a cleaning or duty role to assist in caring for all property and our learning environment.  Basic cleaning is a daily task completed at the conclusion of each day.  The philosophy behind this is that we all use the space and therefore we should care for it collectively also.   Duties are rotated each Term to ensure fairness.  Included are student leadership opportunities in various roles and selection of individuals is made based on capacity and/or development.

To cover all costs associated with MANUKURA sports and other extracurricular activities, there is a need for groups to fundraise. While selected teams (at the discretion of Senior Management) will be supported financially, in 2020 teams / groups entering competitions will need to fund these opportunities individually.

All student athletes are expected to contribute to the fundraising ventures undertaken.  Whānau are welcome to assist however our philosophy is that the direct benefactors (students) must be the drivers.  All fundraising activities are reflective of this notion and underpin the concept of hands up versus hands out.

With the aspiration of high performance in both academics and sport it is important that your body is well cared for.  We provide breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack with a clear focus on ensuring that this has nutritional value and is consumed at appropriate times to assist with both recovery and readiness for academic learning and sporting needs.  

Knowing what your body needs and what your body wants takes time but is a pursuit worth chasing.  Make sure you are aware of the amount of water intake your body requires to complete a good training and recovery programme.  Weigh yourself pre and post exercise as a starting point to check fluid loss or check urine colour as both these will indicate your approximate replacement needs.  In addition, great exercise will be quickly undone if quality food intake is not aligned.  Be disciplined and committed to your body and shut out the mind telling you to relax and eat freely! 

Please ensure you have the required academic resources to begin the year.  It is your responsibility to have the correct equipment so as not to interrupt other students during their work time.  A stationery list is made available via Office Max website towards the end of the year so online purchases can be made.

A laptop is necessary for most learning tasks.   Apple Macs are preferred however other brands are suffice.

The aim for every student completing NCEA is to not only pass the Level which they are sitting, but to further extend themselves by taking the opportunity to get Endorsements in their preferred subjects and / or getting an overall Merit or Excellence Endorsement in their Level of studies.  High achievement is an expectation so achieving a 90-100% pass rate for MANUKURA students overall is a strong focus of our programme.  Where practical we aim to extend our Year 9 & 10 students whom are capable with relevant NCEA work.

Please email the office at admin.manukura.school.nz or leave a message on the answerphone regarding absences.  If you have planned leave this needs to be articulated as early as possible to ensure your academic and sporting components are considered and managed.  We appreciate that students have very busy schedules with long days but ask that appointments, where possible, are made outside of the daily schedule times. A key value that is recognised at MANUKURA is the ability of students to attend every day. This is a visible indicator of resilience and commitment which are two highly prized characteristics both of MANUKURA and the world.

Private Boarding is arranged by individuals independently.  If any opportunities arise that we are aware of we will contact whānau directly.  

If you can please keep us informed of your final boarding plans that is always appreciated so we can maintain contact with boarding whānau throughout the year.  

Boarding fees are arranged with individual whānau who care for students. MANUKURA’s current rates are offered as a guide: 

• $6,800 per annum as a 7 day boarder
• $5,500 per annum as a 5 day boarder

This will be determined by you and the boarding whānau. 

We are comfortable with students having these on site each day however we collect these each morning so as to avoid distraction. If whānau need to contact students through the day this can be done through our office.

New student Deposit:  A $300 deposit is required with your acceptance of an offer of place by 1st of November 2024.  This forms a part payment towards your annual charges for Goods & Services.  If you choose to withdraw before January 13, 2025 a refund of $275 will be returned and $25 retained for Administration purposes.  If you agree to an offer of place and withdraw after January 16, 2025; no refund will be payable.

If you want to enrol your child at a dentist in Palmerston North please ask the school office for an enrolment form for Carpenters Dental Services.  Appointments are made by individuals as their Mobile Dental Unit is no longer in service. 

Students are able to bring a private car to MANUKURA if they are on their Restricted or Full license.  If students are on their Restricted license, they are NOT permitted to carry any student passengers  at ANY time.  This includes travel to and from school.  A photocopy of their license will need to be given to the MANUKURA office so they have a record on site. Parking is permitted in the main car park.  Drivers are required to hand their keys into the office each morning. Whanau in deciding to allow their children to drive to MANUKURA, also accept the responsibilities associated with this risk.