James Cook High School

To Report Student Absence: 09 268 3950 (option #1) or email attendance@jchs.school.nz

He mātauranga kōunga e whanake ana i te kairangi whaiaro o ia tauira

Quality education that develops the personal excellence of every student

At James Cook We Value

Manaaki | Care

Care requires our staff and students to demonstrate mutual tolerance, honesty, integrity and respect to others. At James Cook High School we proactively work at creating and encouraging meaningful, caring relationships within a structure that supports personal growth.

Atawhai | Contribution

Confidence comes from knowing what you can offer others, the value you provide and acting in a way that conveys this to others. At James Cook High school we encourage positive dialogue and learning opportunities that support the growth of student’s confidence and personal wellbeing.

Nanaiore | Endeavour

Endeavour means “to try to do ones best with a reasonable amount of effort and have something to strive for”. Identifying individual student’s talents and abilities – encouraging students to persevere and take advantage of opportunities offered by the school is something our teachers work towards every day.

Ako | Learn

Change is a constant in our world and the ability to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge is vital for success at any age or occupation. At James Cook we set up our students to adopt an ‘always learning’ approach to their learning endeavours.

OUR STUDENTS ARE

CONFIDENT
CONFIDENT
QUALIFIED
QUALIFIED
CULTURALLY COMPETENT
CULTURALLY COMPETENT

measles alert

  • Measles is circulating and is very contagious. There is now measles in Northland, Auckland, Manawatu, Nelson and Wellington, and we expect further cases across New Zealand.
  • Measles is highly contagious and serious – about one in three people may need hospital care. It spreads when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes.  
  • Watch out for symptoms – fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes, and a blotchy rash.
  • Anyone with measles symptoms must stay at home and should seek urgent advice by ringing their doctor or Healthline on 0800 611 116. 
  • Anyone who is closely exposed to a measles case must stay at home. Heath New Zealand will provide individuals with advice on a case-by-case basis (including when they can leave quarantine at home).

Contact us immediately on 09 268 3950 if your child has measles or has been exposed to measles.

EARLY CLOSURE ON WEDNESDAY 5 NOVEMBER

There will be a PPTA (teaching staff) nationwide strike from 1:15pm to 3:15pm on Wednesday 5 November. Therefore school will close early at 1:15 pm (instead of 2:30pm)

NCEA exams begin on Tuesday 4th November

You can see the exam timetable here.

Students doing exams need to have the NZQA Admission Slip. If they have not collected this yet they can collect it from the exam office next to the hall on the day of their first exam. Any questions please email ncea@jchs.school.nz.