Homo Haia Homework Hub

Where Pacific Culture Meets Academic Excellence in the Bay of Plenty

Welcome to Homo Haia Homework Hub

Welcome to Homo Haia Homework Hub (HHHH), a dynamic academic support programme designed specifically for NCEA students in the Bay of Plenty. Our unique approach combines rigorous academic assistance with the rich traditions of Pacific culture to create a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you are seeking personalised one-on-one talanoa sessions or collaborative small-group learning, HHHH is where cultural heritage and academic success come together.

At our five participating colleges—including Tauranga Boys’ College, Tauranga Girls’ College, Mt Maunganui, Te Puke College, and Katikati College—students and educators meet weekly during terms 2, 3, and 4. Here, dedicated subject teachers guide learners with expertise and enthusiasm, ensuring that each student has the opportunity to achieve excellence in their studies while celebrating Pacific values and traditions.

Programme Details and Benefits

Homo Haia Homework Hub is a 22-week academic adventure that fuses curriculum support with cultural enrichment. Our programme is thoughtfully structured to help students excel in their NCEA assessments and beyond, offering:

Personalised Academic Guidance: Tailored one-on-one tutoring and small-group sessions designed to address individual learning needs.
Cultural Enrichment: Engaging activities that include learning traditional Pacific prayers, hymns, and songs, along with opportunities to showcase these talents within the school community.
Community Celebration: A memorable finale where students share delicious kai (food) and celebrate their hard-earned achievements together.

By merging academic rigour with cultural celebration, HHHH ensures that every student not only reaches their full academic potential but also builds a strong sense of cultural pride and belonging.

Empowering Pacific Learners

Culturally Responsive

Empowers students and families by providing comprehensive support for NCEA, school needs, and pathways beyond academia, ensuring a holistic approach to education.

Aspirational Culture

Students at HHHH are super supported by awesome teachers who understand the importance of cultivating a culturally responsive learning environment for students to achieve excellence. This includes one on one and small group talanoa to clarify learning, having a good laugh and kai.

Accessible Excellence

We provide accessible extra educational support, ensuring that excellence in NCEA is within reach for every student. Our commitment makes high-level academic success achievable for all.

Cultural Connections

Our programme fosters cultural awareness by integrating localised and contextualised knowledge, forging meaningful connections with Pacific learners. This approach strengthens cultural identity while enhancing the overall learning experience.

Engagement Boost

We drive positive engagement in learning, resulting in improved attendance and academic achievement. This increased engagement sets the stage for lifelong success.

I know attending HHHH enable me to achieve excellence in English.

Year 11

This initiative has not only supported academic success but also improved students’ sense of cultural pride and belonging within our school community

TEACHER

HHHH helps me to understand my learning and I feel like I can ask the teacher questions. I don’t feel like I can in my class, so it’s really good for me

STUDENT

HHHH aims to provide our cultural, localised and contextual knowledge to engage with our Pacific learners. Being educators we know engagement has positive impacts on attendance and also achievement, and we have seen the direct impact that this programme has had for our students and their families

TEACHER

What to Expect

Get ready for a glimpse of HHHH:

3:30 - Eager students arrive, fuel up with a light snack, and prepare to tackle learning tasks.
3:34 - Engaging interactions commence as students collaborate with teachers during tailored academic support and talanoa discussions.
4:45 - A collective moment to learn a traditional Pacific song and grace, reinforcing cultural values.
5:00 - Time to enjoy delicious kai together, strengthening community bonds.
5:20 - Students depart inspired, having conquered their learning challenges with renewed confidence and cultural pride.

Questions

Find answers to common questions about the Trust’s programmes, events, and participation guidelines.

Where is HHHH?

Our programme is hosted at five key locations in the Bay of Plenty:

Tauranga Boys’ College
Tauranga Girls’ College
Mt Maunganui
Te Puke College
Katikati College

Can anyone attend?

HHHH is open to all secondary students in need of curriculum support. If you are looking for an environment that combines academic assistance with cultural celebration, we welcome you to join us.

What days do they operate? I have sporting commitments on some nights.

Our timetable is flexible to accommodate various student commitments. For instance, HHHH at Tauranga Boys’ College alternates days to ensure everyone has access. Please refer to the HHHH poster for the current term’s schedule.

Become Part of Our Community

For more information or to find out how you can participate, please visit our website or contact one of our hubs in the Bay of Plenty. Embrace an environment where academic excellence and cultural richness go hand in hand—join HHHH and take the next step towards a brighter academic future!