MANA COLLEGE

01/09/2026

Learning Support Teacher (Numeracy focus)

Full-time/Permanent: To commence from January 28, 2027; earlier start by negotiation

We are seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and support-oriented educator for the position of Learning Support Teacher (Numeracy focus), with a particular strength and skill set in Numeracy.

This role focuses primarily on supporting numeracy development within a highly flexible timetable. Working within a responsive framework, you will collaborate across team-teaching contexts, varied learning environments, and specialist networks to empower all students to access the full New Zealand Curriculum.

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

31/08/2026

26/08/2026

Art Exhibition

25/08/2026

🚨 URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT – IMMEDIATE SCHOOL CLOSURE 🚨

Kia ora Whānau,

Please be advised that Mana College is closing immediately.

Following safety advice after a chemical substance was discovered on site, we are clearing the campus in direct coordination with the Police. All students are safe and under full supervision.

Please review the instructions below regarding student release:

Year 9 Students (Held in the School Hall)

In-Person Collection: Parents and caregivers can pick up their Year 9 student directly from the School Hall.

Email Permission for Self-Release: If you want your child to make their own way home, you must reply directly to the school email giving explicit permission. Year 9 students will not be released without parent pickup or confirmed email consent.

TWA Students

Currently in TWA making arrangements. Please contact Bena directly for updates.

All Other Students (Years 10–13)

Being released immediately to head home.

Thank you for your immediate cooperation in keeping our community safe. Please share this post to help inform other parents and caregivers.

Nāku noa, nā,

Mana College Management

25/08/2026

Mana College has gone into lockdown because of Chemical Incident. We will continue to provide updates on our website as often as possible. Please do not come to the school or phone the school as you will not be attended to and this may cause disruption to the management of this incident and could potentially place yourselves and/or our staff and student’s safety at risk. All further updates will be provided on the school website.

22/08/2026

Huge congratulations to Mana College Girls Basketball! Breaking an 18-year drought to take home the Premier title is a massive achievement, and standard-setting for the sport at the school. Finishing a championship run 18 years in the making takes serious determination, grit, and incredible teamwork from the players, coaches, and supporting community.

​Enjoy every bit of the celebrations—it is well-deserved!

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21/08/2026

Yas Melissa Taurima 🙌🫶

✨ THE WAIT IS OVER… MEET YOUR PORIRUA HAS TALENT 2026 FINALISTS! ✨

After an incredible day of auditions, we are so excited to announce the talented tamariki and rangatahi who will be taking the stage at the Porirua Has Talent 2026 Grand Final! 🔥

A huge mihi to EVERYONE who auditioned. The talent, courage and energy you brought made our judges’ job incredibly hard.

🏆 GRAND FINAL
📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ 10.30am – 3pm
📍 Te Manawa Auditorium, Aotea College

🎟️ GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR TICKETS NOW!

🌐 www.poriruahastalent.nz

🔥 We SOLD OUT last year, so make sure you get in quick! Bring the whānau and come support some of Porirua’s incredible talent as they take the stage.

Congratulations to all of our finalists! 🔥

20/08/2026

Yoohoo, dito ang tingin!!👀

It's Asian Language Week! A whole week dedicated to students to celebrate and share their Asian Heritage. The week will be packed with activities during lunchtime.

Look out for:

Monday - Flag Raising during whare āhuru time

Tuesday - Dance Party and Karaoke in the Hall during Lunch!!

Wednesday - Doing henna in Te Urukahika (U9)

Thursday - Traditional games in the Gym!

Friday - Shared lunch in TWP for Asian & Asian Group Students, and Cultural Attire day (not m***i Day).

All teachers are invited to the shared lunch. And Asian students may bring a friend 🍽️‼️

16/08/2026

P**i Learning Cove

We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear—you wanted to "try before you buy!" We know everyone is watching their hard-earned money closely right now, so we’ve created a 100% FREE sample module now live on our course page!

This free taster pulls together awesome content from 8 of our most popular courses so you can test the waters without spending a cent. You’ll get a sneak peek into:

🧠 Understanding ADHD
🌱 Building a Simple Veg Patch
🔧 Basic Car Maintenance
💚 Understanding Anxiety
🎬 Film Unlocked
🏥 Concussion..plus two more bonus previews!

It’s the perfect, risk-free gateway to explore new skills. And here’s the best part: if you fall in love with a topic and decide to take a full course, 50% of all paid module funds go directly back to Mana College!

Give the free module a spin today, and please share this post with your friends, family, and the wider school community.

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Try before you buy!

14/08/2026

Principal's Address