Outside Classroom Opportunities

Outside Classroom Opportunities - International - Te Aroha College

Whole School Events

Celebrate the unique Te Aroha spirit with whole events such as Swimming Sports and Athletics Days, dress up and cheer on your House!  Participate and enjoy the "Get up and Go Challenges" organised by students.  Marvel and laugh during Spirit Week, an event run by Year 13 students.  Experience an elegant evening amongst your new friends at the college ball. Get involved and get most out of your time at Te Aroha College.  

Camps and Outside the Classroom Experiences

At Te Aroha College we offer an extensive camps and outdoor programme that gives students the opportunity to experience our wonderful environment in a way that build experience, leadership and memories for a lifetime. There are opportunities for students to participate at every year level with senior students participating as organisers and student leaders by year 12 and year 13.

Sports and Culture

Te Aroha College has a proud history of sporting and cultural involvement and success. We expect all students to become involved in the wider opportunities we offer as we see these as a vital part of school life.

As a school we excel in Volleyball and Basketball with numerous national representatives. We field teams in Rugby, Football, Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics, Squash, Triathlon, Motocross and Equestrian. We also support individual sports including Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, Tae Kown Do and Powerlifting, Kayaking, Hunting and Fishing.

We participate regularly in Stage Challenge offering students the opportunity to experience production theatre on large scale along with regular school productions and talent events. We also offer Kapahaka and Maori Performing Arts, a variety of Music and Arts events and the ability to learn a range of instruments as part of the wider arts curriculum.