Apply via online HP application pack accessed on the school website or by request. This pack includes academic and behavioral reports, sporting achievements and will need to include a cover letter explaining why they would like to be considered. Students will also require one academic referee and one sporting referee. An interview process will apply and consist of applying student, caregiver/s, Principal, HP Director and Surf Academy Coach.
The Principal, HP Sports director and Surf Academy Coach are responsible for the selection of the students who apply. They will consider all information provided and make a decision based upon the following criteria:
- Sporting achievements
- Behavioral suitability
- Academic suitability
The two high performance pathway programmes require a substantial amount of commitment and dedication to both sport and academia. There is a high expectation academically within the NCEA programme offered, where students will be enrolled in 5 NCEA subjects (Year 11- 13). Students in Years 7-10 will also be expected to meet academic expectations and not fall behind in other learning areas. This is to help foster well-rounded athletes who succeed on the sporting field and in the classroom.
The Sports Academy and Surf Academy run in conjunction with each other throughout the year with classes inside of the school timetable, four periods a week. The Surf Academy will have extra requirements outside of weekly school hours and during school holiday times. Every year both the Surf Academy and Sports Academy students will attend a three day camp at Wharekawa Lodge at the start of the school year. This camp is designed to create the high performance culture within the groups. The following aspects will be the focus of the camp:
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Team building
- Goal setting
- Culture
Applications are now Open for 2021!