Student Engagement
There are many opportunities at our school for our students to engage and excel within and outside the classroom
It’s all about you, our Rangatahi.
You are our leaders of tomorrow and Mountview is here to support you through positive experiences that compliment your classroom learning.
We are a values based learning community. Our WHAIA Values embedded and celebrated throughout school life and these will guide you along the way in the classroom and outside the classroom,
Sports
Mountview represents on the sports fields and courts across a variety of disciplines, from netball to touch rugby to field hockey and basketball. Mountview students also proudly participate in the Interschools for athletics and swimming. Our Mountview athletes are always highly regarded in the area of performance and sportsmanship.
Runanga
This is a leadership group of Year 7 and 8s students that contribute to the decision making in the school. They perform important roles and learn new skills whilst doing so in addition to being positive role models for the younger students. Students are invited to give expressions of interest as to why they should be considered as Runanga members.
Kapa Haka
Our students perform at the Ngati Tuwharetoa Taiopenga Festival held in Taupo at the Events Centre in September every year. Students from across the school have the opportunity to join the group. Training by professional Kapa Haka tutors as well as impressive dedication by the students always makes for an exceptional bracket by our school.
School Camps
Our students enjoy a variety of school camps and day activities. We give a variety of choice to ensure that every student can attend these programmes.
Kids Greening Taupo
We are a Kids Greening Taupo school and our students have the opportunity to be involved through their Student Leadership Group and Ranger Programmes.
Road Wardens
Students can train to be a Road Warden at our school. This is a position of commitment and leadership and our Road Wardens take their role very seriously.
Tough Guy Tough Girl
Every year we send a group of resilient students across to the Tough Guy / Tough Girl Challenge in Rotorua. Their skills, fitness and determination are tested and the students build confidence through their success at this event.
“It’s been great learning how to make friends to achieving goals. I’m gonna miss this school since I have grown up here my whole life😊😢💙”