Boarding Goals

Students at Hato Pāora live, learn and work in a whānau environment.

Boarding and hostel life provides boys with unique opportunities to: 

• Live and learn alongside their peers.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and responsibility.
• Develop independence, self-reliance and the highest possible personal standards.
• Develop a healthy and caring attitude toward others – characterised by a spirit of genuine acceptance and concern for one another.

The Hato Pāora Living Environment is divided into dorms which can comfortably accommodate 140 boys. A dorm parent is assigned to each dorm and these staff members are supervised by a shift supervisor. The Director of Boarding lives on-site and is available to assist hostel staff and students at any time.

Pastoral care provided by on-site staff members ensures boys are supported and comfortable in their living environment, allowing them to flourish across all areas of their education.

Boys lead activities and practices outside school hours and develop lasting friendships. They participate in sporting and social activities during the weekend. The boy’s enthusiasm for spontaneous karakia, waiata and kapa haka sessions illustrate the lively nature of hostel living at Hato Pāora.