Gore High School's Special Character

Gore High School is a special place.

It is the largest secondary school in Eastern Southland and offers the widest range of subjects.

The school historically is based on Christian values, established when the school was founded. We respect our students’ dignity and expect them to develop and grow, always giving of their best. 

Values:
                                      

1.  Respect ourselves, others and the environment

• We treat ourselves and others with care, respect and dignity.
• We care for our environment to maintain a sustainable future.

2.  Be honest and responsible

• We relate and work in an open and honest manner.
• We are responsible for all that we do.

3.  Encourage innovation

• Our students are encouraged to think creatively to actively seek, use and create knowledge.
•  Students will be self managing and self motivated.

4.  Strive for personal excellence

• We support students to be the best that they can be.
• We have individual, realistic high expectations of our students.

5.  Participate in and contribute, to our community

• We work, learn and interact in order to enrich our community.
• We have a sense of belonging and confidence through participation and contribution in our community.

6. Value our diversity

• We have empathy for, and appreciate the view points of others.
• We acknowledge the many diverse cultures within our community.

Our aim is to educate our young people to become purposeful and successful citizens in contributing to society and pursuing their passions.

“Research carried out each year around the attitude of our Year 9 students indicates that students find our staff friendly and approachable. Staff build superb teaching relationships with students. Good learning is built on good relationships. Students always want to know that you care before they care what you know.”