KAUPAPA
Our Philosophy or Kaupapa is our way of doing things, and what we believe in. We have strong values.
School rules:
"Safety first, respect always, environment matters"
RANGIMARIE
We seek to be at peace with self, other and the environment and explore the values of education for peace- with grace, generosity and gratitude
WHAKAPAPA
We contribute to the Montessori education movement through furthering the work and legacy of Maria Montessori,
AKO
The adolescent / adult learner is central in our curriculum and so consciously we challenge conventional approaches to education – We continuously ask "What if…?"
WAIRUATANGA
We respect and acknowledge the dual heritage of the partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi using Te Reo, and embrace the intent of the treaty to validate biculturalism in Aotearoa
MANAAKITANGA
We recognise and show gratitude for the diversity of people from different ages, genders, cultures, nationalities, abilities, perspectives, and orientations; and acknowledge their contributions to our multicultural society.
TURANGAWAEWAE
We recognize our place and our time; here (location in Panmure, Auckland, New Zealand) and now (21st century and beyond)
RANGATIRATANGA
We recognise and use the strengths of ourselves and each other in our community
WHANAUNGATANGA
We are inspired by each other
KOTAHITANGA
We cooperate with others in youth education and adult education;
UKAIPOTANGA
We maintain the highest standards of respect, dignity, nobility, trust, professionalism and integrity.
