Clubs & Groups

Events Committee (Year 13)This group helps to organise events such as the school ball and the Year 13 graduation dinner. Enjoy helping and planning? Join the committee!

 

Music – Stageband, Choir, String Group

 

​Pap-arazzi

Our Pap-arrazi are always out and about capturing moments from school events such as Lampada games, Fiafia night, International week, Pride week, Bully-Free NZ week, Youth Week, Talent Quest, the school production, house sports, and countless netball, hockey, basketball and football games.

If you'd like to be involved in the group please see Miss Bhana in Japanese

 

TOPS Squad

The Õtara-Papatoetoe Squad (TOPS) is the local youth council which aims to engage, advocate and implement for the youth in the Õtara-Papatoetoe community. TOPS members include students from six schools in our local area, as well as youth that live in our local community. This group organises events and activities for young people in our community, to give them a platform to share their thoughts about how to improve our environment.

See Dr Dobric (Senior Leadership)

 

​PSSP (Peer Sexuality Support Programme)

A student led group that is supported by PHS.

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HSA (High School Ambassador) 

The HSA club at PHS is brought to us by the UN Youth of New Zealand. For ambitious students who are keen to make a change and form a cohesive community. Interactive workshops and discussions are held about conflicts arising in our community. The leaders also communicate with UN Youth leaders and HSA's from other schools to host events such as MUNA (Model United Nations), RYV (Raise Your Voice). If you are someone who would like to grow and make an impact on society then we need you!

See Mr Mariner in Social Sciences

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Whaitake Warriors

This group assist the Whaitake staff team. Their role is to model our expected behaviours (Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be a Learner), gather student voice, support other students in making the right decisions, work with teachers to solve problems, give out recognitions and create Whaitake media products and lessons.

Although it may seem like a lot of work, the team will have so much fun and the end result is rewarding.

For more info please see Ms Bhana in Japanese.

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Bee Club

Are you interested in helping to look after the school bee hives, and learning some things about beekeeping?

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Book Chat

Do you want a safe space to chill and chat about what you’ve been reading, share book ideas and make friends? 

Come to the library Fridays at lunchtime.

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Chess Club

Come and learn how to play chess (in P9) and compete against other schools at the first championship in Week 8 of Term 2. Papatoetoe High School is hosting it again this year.

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Bridge Club

Bridge Club meets once a week during lunchtime in P Block. It’s a friendly, welcoming space where students can learn, practise, and enjoy the classic card games. Whether you’re completely new or already familiar, the club caters to all skill levels. 

See Mr Dada in P block

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Debating Club

This is a group that has been very successful! It is for students who want to build the skills of communication through clearly structured arguments, explaining their own ideas and assessing different viewpoints. It also develops confidence, teamwork, academic discipline and presentation skills. Some students will be entered into inter-school competitions.

See Dr Dobric (DP), 

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Fashion Club​​

Fashion club is a club for students wishing to improve their sewing and design skills. We will be working on practical, wearable projects, mainly hand sewing and beading/jewellery making. 

If you enjoy crafting, clothes, fashion and accessories, join our club to meet other students with similar interests and make things you can take home and wear around the school. Open to all skill levels!

See Ms Van Der Laan in Art

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Readers Cup

This group is for Year 9 and 10 students who want to take part in a competition which involves reading several books and answering questions as a team.  It’s fun, competitive and a way to connect with other like-minded students.

See Ms Worden in H5

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Shiela Winn Group

he Sheliah Winn Shakespeare festival is a competition amongst schools. Students perform short Shakespeare scenes that either student directed or teacher lead. The script can not be altered in anyway, however, they can be performed in English or Te Reo Māori. The 2 winners of the heats will go to Wellington to compete. A number of performers in the Wellington festival will be invited to join a group that travels to London to perform in the Globe Theatre.

Students who signup for this will be able to choose scene to perform and rehearse ready for the competition at the beginning of April.

See Mrs Strevens in Drama Room

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Hip Hop Dance

Anyone interested in joining/creating a hip hop dance group to perform in school competitions.

See Mrs Strevens in Drama Room​

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UN (United Nations) Youth Club

This is run by a High School Ambassador (HSA), whose role is to support UN Youth in achieving its vision to inspire students to have a positive impact on the world around them and to develop their skills to be able to make a difference. The UN Youth Club will organise in-school workshops and events and advocate for the values of engagement and tolerance.

See Dr Dobric (Senior Leadership) or Mr Mariner in Social Sciences​

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Tuakana Teina

At Papatoetoe High School we run a mentoring programme called Tuakana Teina. This is a student led programme where select Year 12’s (Tuakana) mentor our Year 9’s (Teina) throughout the year. This involves Tuakana going to the year 9 classrooms and connecting with them through activities and presentations. 
Our Tuakana play an ihelpant role in supporting our Year 9’s as they help with building connections and healthy relationships between students. The programme addresses  issues that many of our young people face, including making wise decisions, online behaviour, and bullying. 

It is an amazing opportunity for Year 12's to grow in their leadership skills, as well as 'give back' to the school. 
Quote from a year 9: I have really enjoyed the Tuakana Teina programme - it has helped me to connect with other students in the school and has helped me to fit in" ​

Quote from a year 12:  "I enjoyed Tuakana Teina because it allowed me to better understand the importance of role models by allowing me to experience a different perspective"  ​

If you are interested in signing up to become a Tuakana in 2027, you can sign up in Year 11 during Term 3 (we will make an announcement in the notices and assemblies as a reminder!)

See School Counsellors

 

Peace Ambassadors

Peace Ambassadors are a student run group, that focuses on spreading peace amongst students and our community. We help with peace mediation and support for students. We want to prioritise student wellbeing with the hopes of creating and maintaining a school environment that puts our students wellbeing first. 

See School Counsellors