Vision
He kākano nō Rakiātea
I am a seed sown in Rakiātea. Although I am small, I will lead my people to the heights of greatness
He kākano ahau i ruia mai i Rakiātea,
I am a seed sown in Rakiātea
Ahakoa iti taku iti
Although I am small
Ka tūria e ahau ngā iwi o te ao
I will lead my people to the heights of greatness
What this means is that everything happens because of what has gone before, and it touches on the fact that well nurtured children have the potential to grow into anything they desire.
Values
Resilience – kia kaha
- We give things a go
- Growth mindset
- Challenges and mistakes help us learn
- Hauora is important
- Spiritual, physical, mental and whānau health
He toka tū moana – as durable as a rock pounded by the surf
Manaaki – we care
- We have mana enhancing relationships
- We are caring and respectful of people, places and things
- Places includes environment, learning spaces, our community etc
He aroha whakatō, he aroha ka puta mai, if kindness is sown, then kindness is what you shall receive
Belonging – our place
- Turangawaewae – we all have the right to stand in this place
- You can be you
- You belong here
- Everyone is welcome here
- We are all unique
E koekoe te tui, e ketekete te kaka, e kūkū te kererū -like different birds, each one of us is unique. They each make calls, but their calls are all different.
Pono – we do the right thing
- We are responsible with our choices and actions
- We are genuine in what we say and do
- We show courage
Mahia i runga i te rangimārie me te ngākau māhaki – with a peaceful mind and a respectful heart, we will always get the right results
The birds symbolise staff and students excelling (soaring high) in the school values above the waves which represent the continuous learning to apply the school values in their daily lives.
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