Te Tutohinga

Whakamaua Kia Tina

Whaia Kia Mau Rawa

Te Tirohanga Whakamua

The whanau desires the Kura to be a turangawaewae (a place of belonging)

That supports the revitalization of Te Reo Maori
Where the principles of Te Aho Matua permeates in all aspects of Kura life
Which nurtures the mind, spiritual, emotional and physical needs of everyone
Where the values of the Kura are promoted, encouraged and flourish
Of quality learning and teaching where all tamariki succeed and strive for excellence
Where reflection encourages, guides and informs future success
Where whanau members including tamariki and kaimahi are empowered, valued, supported and promotes a sense of togetherness (pride, collaboration and unity)

Ngā Uaratanga

Te Manaakitanga
Te Tautoko
Te Whakaute
Tino Rangatirataga
Te Whanaungatanga
Te Hūmarie
Te Tū Rangatira
Te Whakapono
Te Tika
Te Tiketike

Nga Whainga Arataki

1. Ngā Tikanga Maori | Maori Customs and Traditions

To foster, promote and give emphasis to Tikanga Maori, Maori customs and Maori knowledge. The whanau has established 3 targets to support tamariki to achieve this goal. The areas of focus are Mau rakau, Whakapapa and Kapa Haka.

2. Te Pānui | Literacy

To provide a high-quality Literacy programme in order to raise the Te Reo Maori literacy achievement levels of all tamariki. The whanau has established 2 targets to support tamariki to achieve this goal. The areas of focus are reading & writing.

3. Te poutama tau | Numeracy

To provide a high-quality Numeracy programme in order to raise the numeracy achievement levels of all tamariki. The whanau has established 2 targets to support tamariki to achieve this goal. The areas of focus are: basic facts and place values.

4. Te Whakamana Whanau | Whanau Empowerment

To provide an environment that empowers all whanau members to participate in activities of the Kura. The whanau has identified 3 targets to support this goal. The areas of focus for 2011 – 2013 continue to encourage communication, education and participation in activities of the Kura, thus empowering whanau.

5. Kia Hanga Te Taiao Akoranga | Building a Leading Environment

To provide a conducive and safe learning environment for all tamariki. The whanau has identified 3 targets to support this goal. The areas of focus are; Health & Safety and Property.

6. Establishing a Wharekura

To provide an environment that will offer the opportunity to extend the learning of tamariki to the full range of Wharekura in an environment to which they are accustomed. The whanau has identified 1 target to support this. The area of focus is full Kura Arongatahi.

7. Haerenga

To provide an opportunity and an innovating experience for tamariki to explore and support in detail the marautanga. The whanau has identified 3 targets to support this goal. The areas of focus are; Te Reo, Tikanga-a–Iwi and Whakawhanaungatanga.