Hurunui College’s ethos is underpinned by its four key values:
Respect: Respect for themselves, for others, and having due regard for someone’s feelings, wishes and human rights.
Integrity: Integrity is about being honest, responsible, accountable, true to yourself, and having strong moral principles. Service: Service is the action of helping others, giving back and supporting those in the school and wider community.
Excellence: Excellence is about aiming high and by persevering towards being the best that they can be and reaching their own potential.
The acronym of RISE at Hurunui College reflects the idea of the students growing, standing tall for what is right as they progress through and graduate from the school.