Our Shared Values

• Kaitiakitaka– Guard and protect self, others, resources and our environment.

• Matatautaka – Aim for excellence, go beyond fears and comfort zones. Seize opportunities as they arise.

• Manaakitaka – Show respect, generosity and care for others.

• Rakatirataka – Exercise independence and determine choices. Lead, negotiate and determine personal outcomes.

Our School will...

• Be a Quality School with child centred programmes, enkindling a lifelong commitment to learning.

• Encourage our children to reach their full potential – especially in Literacy and Numeracy.

• Design and implement a curriculum that is based on an appreciation and awareness of our local environment and culture and that has the principles of Education for Sustainability embedded within it.

• Create a positive, friendly and attractive environment for our children to learn in.

• Involve our community in the school, its programmes and its vision.

Our Children will develop...

• Attitudes, values and awareness of our unique community, culture and environment

• Literacy skills.

• Numeracy skills.

• Social and Co-operative skills that demonstrate ability to relate positively with others.

• Self management skills in a confident and capable manner.

• An enjoyment of physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices.

• The ability to ask questions, solve problems and reflect on own learning and thought processes in a constructive way.