As we work towards our 2021 collective vision of 'whanaungatanga' we aspire to make our kura a turangawaewae for all. We hear from each of our student leadership teams about how they intend on creating an empowering environment where every student feels like they belong. Kia Tu, Kia Whakatipu, Kia Manawanui. A place to stand, a place to grow, a place to belong.

House Spirit Team

The House Spirit team aims to provide a stronger sense of belonging. The Tauranga Girls’ College House structure gives our students an opportunity to build on this.

2021 is an exciting year for our kura with the introduction of three new houses. These new houses are captained by ten passionate and diverse young women who are fiercely competitive in leading their team to victory!

Arts Team

The Arts Committee is working towards the vision of making the Arts more inclusive. We are also aiming to support imagination, self expression and empathy in the Arts through diverse approaches. The Performing and Visual Arts Committees work together towards annual events as well as creating new, innovative opportunities for all of our girls to be involved in.

Communications and Publicity team

The Communications and Publicity team aims to look for opportunities to promote every aspect of our kura through internal and external communications as we strive to be the School of Choice for Girls. Our committees: Communications and Publicity, and Media and Publications aspire to provide information on what our kura has to offer in the hope our wāhine find their place of belonging here at Tauranga Girls’ College.

Learning Team

The Learning Committee aims to create a learning environment where learning is enjoyable for all. It does this via three sub-committees: Student Wellbeing, Community and Kaitiakitanga.

The Student Wellbeing Committee focuses on improving student life at our kura.

The Community Committee focuses on connecting Tauranga Girls' College with the community by giving back.

The Kaitiakitanga Committee works on making our kura more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Sports Team

The Sports Committee aims to encourage and promote sport for all. It does this via it's two sub-committees: Social Engagement and Athlete Development.
The Social Engagement team aims to encouraging maximum participation in organised sports events by create a welcoming environment for all students.
The Athlete Development team aims to provide appropriate the resources/environment to allow our athletes to perform to the best of their ability as well as acknowledge the success of athletes not only within the school but in the wider community.