Hillcrest High School’s mission is to value all students, enhancing their self esteem, academic potential, abilities and sense of responsibility by helping them to develop the knowledge, ideas and skills to become active, independent, caring New Zealanders.

Ko te mahi a Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke he whakanui i te akonga ma te whakapakari i o ratou kiritau, o ratou whai i te matauranga, o ratou kawenga hoki, ma te awhina i te akonga ki te waihanga i ona mohiotanga, ona pukenga hoki kia tu hei rangatira mo tona iwi.

Vision

An innovative educational community that enables students to be lifelong learners who adapt and positively contribute to an ever changing world.

Values

At Hillcrest High School we value:

Personal Excellence: aiming high and persevering at being the best that we can be.

Respect: showing respect for oneself, consideration and understanding towards others and our environment.

Integrity: being honest, trustworthy, reliable and displaying high moral standards and conduct.

Diversity: recognizing individuality and developing a willingness to understand and acknowledge the opinions, attitudes and beliefs of others.

Effort and Participation: actively learning and contributing positively to the full life and culture of the school.