Te Puke High School redesigned the Junior School Curriculum (Years 9 and 10) around 2015–2016, for "21st Century Learning" moving away from the traditional isolated subject classes (e.g.

Mathematics or English) and enhanced the Integrated Learning approach.

They created SPINS (SPecial INterest Subjects) which have been traditionally called "Options" (e.g. Materials, Drama, Visual Arts).

[4] Te Puke High School is looking to integrate some of these concepts into the Senior Curriculum over the next few years.

A main school block was created in a 'V' shape, with several learning pods on each side, the special needs unit at the tip, and a large courtyard in the centre.