Graduate Profile

Deriving from the overarching vision, aims and values of Te Aratika Academy, an aspirational profile of a Te Aratika Graduate has been established.

Our Te Aratika Graduate is a young man who has a positive sense of well-being, is confident and competent, and is culturally connected as Māori. These interdependent competencies combine to create a firm platform from which young men can step into the world of work, and in their role as family and community members with confidence and competence.

POsitive sense of well-being

Our Te Aratika graduate demonstrates:

• self-confidence and personal awareness

• attention to personal health and fitness

• strategies for self-management and self-improvement

• consideration for others in whānau and wider

Culturally Connected

Our Te Aratika graduate demonstrates:

• pride in identity and who they represent

Confident and competent

Our Te Aratika graduate demonstrates:

• a future focus

• core competency in literacy and numeracy

• financial awareness

• capable and responsible use of digital technology

• collaborative and leadership qualities