Auckland College is a friendly, welcoming school where pupils are happy. Pupils know that staff care deeply about them. Strong relationships between pupils and staff help pupils to feel secure. Pupils behave exceptionally well and act responsibly. They work and play together in harmony. Everyone is treated with respect and valued as an individual. Older pupils provide excellent role models for their younger peers. All of this creates a cheerful and purposeful school environment. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils live up to these expectations and work hard. Most pupils achieve well. The school motto of ‘every pupil matters, every moment counts’ guides pupils in all that they do. Pupils are prepared well for their next stage of education. They understand the importance of trying their best. Pupils enjoy the many enrichment activities that the school provides. These activities give pupils access to a broad range of experiences including trampolining, robotics and working to support the community. Pupils are considerate and caring towards other people. For example, they donate the profits made from their various enterprise activities to a variety of worthy causes.