Together We Learn and Grow

Putāruru College Head Students for 2023: 

Jake Mathis and Shaun-Leigh Davey.


The College strongly encourages students to develop their leadership and mentoring skills.

There are numerous opportunities for students to be involved in and develop skills in leadership:

  • Head Students  - a team of motivated leaders in Year 13
  • Student Representative on the Board of Trustees  - Shaun-Leigh Davey
  • Whānau Leaders - a group of students from all year levels that provides a voice for students.

In addition to these formal roles, there are also opportunities in being a librarian, sports coach, referee, reading coach, student mentor, and more.