OUR MOTTO
Interest omnium, Recte facere – In everyone’s interest to act rightly
OUR PURPOSE
Preparing our rangatahi to succeed in their world
OUR VALUES
Whakaute – Respect
At Shirley we respect others for who they are, and treat others the way we would want to be treated. We also build whakaute for specific situations, whether inside or outside of school.
Tuakiri – Character
At Shirley we celebrate the unique tuakiri of individuals as well as developing other desirable character strengths.
Better Than Before (BtB)
The value with the greatest presence of mana at our kura. At Shirley we strive to be better than before in everything that we do.
Hononga – Belonging
Hononga at Shirley is knowing who you are, and adding to the past, present, and future mauri of our kura.
Community Conduct Expectations
At Shirley Boys’ High School, school-related activities and events, and in all communications, we expect members of the kura community to:
- Comply with New Zealand legislation and regulations
- Follow any reasonable requests or instructions from the kura
- Treat Shirley Boys’ High School staff and other members of the school community with respect
- Support ākonga learning
- Take reasonable care of their own health and safety
- Take reasonable care that their behaviour does not negatively affect the health and safety of others
- Comply with school smokefree, vapefree, alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances policies
- Comply with legislation regarding not wearing gang insignia on kura grounds
- Protect school property and resources