A culture of thinking and learning

Identity

Identity (Specific to Māori can include pepeha and whakapapa).

Ngakau is the heart and tapatahi refers to beating in a preferred rhythm or with purpose and conviction. When combined these words speak of people of exceptional purpose and/or conviction (i.e. a purpose which is driven by their heart with conviction and purpose)

Ngākau is the heart and tapatahi refers to beating in a preferred rhythm or with purpose and conviction. When combined, these words speak of people of exceptional purpose and/or conviction (i.e. a purpose which is driven by their heart with conviction and purpose)

Mana Motuhake

Speaks of an individual’s autonomy

School Purpose Statement

tapatahi Mana Motuhake

Speaks of an individual’s autonomy

How we prepare students for life aroha Kaiurungi

Korowai, a ceremonial cloak, is adorned by an individual. To adorn a korowai aroha, you are embracing with empathy (i.e. possessing the qualities of someone with integrity)

Korowai, a ceremonial cloak, is adorned by an individual. To adorn a korowai aroha, you are embracing with empathy (i.e. possessing the qualities of someone with integrity)

Korowai aroha Kaiurungi Te Iti

The role of an individual who is steering a waka, who has a firm grip on direction, who needs to be able to respond to the many currents (i.e. an individual who takes responsibility for the direction they are travelling)