The Social Studies programme is designed to encourage the students to be responsible for their own learning. We aim to stimulate their thinking and reasoning and improve their time management. We also look at how technology has changed peoples lives and the effect it has on the environment. The students are given a selection of novels to read on these themes. The outdoor programme provides a wealth of information for writing.
Students keep a journal each week recording both their feelings and what they have been doing.
Outdoor Pursuits Tihoi outdoor programme offers a variety of outdoor pursuits including rock climbing, abseiling, mountaineering, kayaking, tramping, sailing,and caving, a 30 hour survival exercise, a 44 hour solo exercise in the bush and a three day student led tramp where they have the opportunity to put all their skills into practice. The climax for the students Tihoi experience is the week long expedition they can choose to go on. They can choose any pursuit that they wish to increase their skill level in or something they really want to do. Whatever the student chooses to end his Tihoi experience it is a week of fun adventure and experience . On the Summit Plateau of Mt Ruapehu.