Welcome to Mountainview High School
Tēnā koutou katoa,
It is a privilege to welcome you to Mountainview High School. Standing on our grounds, set against the backdrop of our mountains, I am constantly reminded of the beauty, potential, and strength of this community. Whether you are a prospective student, a parent or whānau member, or someone getting to know us for the first time, I am delighted you are here.
At Mountainview, we believe that learning matters. Education is about nurturing young people who are curious, who seek out challenges, and who leave us proud not just of the grades they earned, but of the character they built. Our role is to ensure that every student is seen, valued, and given the support and high expectations they need to thrive.
Our school culture is defined by Te Awa - the concept of a braided river. Just as individual strands weave together to create a river stronger than any single stream, our students, staff, whānau, and community come together to form a powerful whole.
Our values flow through everything we do:
Whanaungatanga: We build belonging through positive relationships, shared experiences, and a genuine care for one another.
Manaakitanga: We ensure our kura is a place where every person feels welcomed, safe, and supported.
Kaitiakitanga: We take pride in our spaces and hold ourselves responsible for leaving our community better than we found it.
Rangatiratanga: We encourage our students to step up as upstanders, act as role models, and take pride in who they are.
Pūkengatanga: We strive for excellence in all pursuits. We foster resilience, push beyond comfort zones, and aim high.
My commitment as Principal is to lead with heart, clear boundaries, and unwavering standards. I believe in protecting every student's right to learn, fostering a culture of upstanders rather than bystanders, and ensuring that kindness and hard work remain our loudest voices. What we permit, we promote, and at Mountainview, we choose to promote inclusion, high aspirations, and respect for diversity.
Whether our students are achieving in the classroom, competing on the sports fields, performing on stage, or connecting across our whānau groups - Hiwi, Moana, and Whenua- diversity and opportunity are in the DNA of our school.
I invite you to explore our website and see what makes Mountainview High School such a special place to learn and grow.
Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Rebecca Rhodes
Principal
Mountainview High School