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"
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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
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WHAKAPAPA - We contribute to the Montessori education movement through furthering the work and legacy of Maria Montessori,
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AKO - The adolescent / adult learner is central in our curriculum and so consciously we challenge conventional approaches to education – We continuously ask "What if…?"
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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
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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.
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TURANGAWAEWAE - We recognize our place and our time; here (location in Panmure,Auckland, New Zealand) and now (21st century and beyond)
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RANGATIRATANGA - We recognise and use the strengths of ourselves and each other in our community
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WHANAUNGATANGA - We are inspired by each other
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KOTAHITANGA - We cooperate with others in youth education and adult education;
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UKAIPOTANGA - We maintain the highest standards of respect, dignity, nobility, trust, professionalism and integrity.