Our Kaupapa

Our Philosophy or Kaupapa is our way of doing things, and what we believe in. We live our strong values.

School rules (6 words):

safety first, respect always, environment matters

  • RANGIMARIE

    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

    WHAKAPAPA

    We contribute to the Montessori education movement through furthering the work and legacy of Maria Montessori.

  • AKO

    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

    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

    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

    TURANGAWAEWAE

    We recognise our place and our time; here (location in Panmure and Constellation, Auckland, New Zealand) and now (21st century and beyond).

  • RANGATIRATANGA

    RANGATIRATANGA

    We recognise and use the strengths of ourselves and each other in our community.

  • WHANAUNGATANGA

    WHANAUNGATANGA

    We are inspired by each other.

  • KOTAHITANGA

    KOTAHITANGA

    We cooperate with others in youth education and adult education.

  • UKAIPOTANGA

    UKAIPOTANGA

    We maintain the highest standards of respect, dignity, nobility, trust, professionalism and integrity.

Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere. Ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao
The bird that consumes the miro berry owns the forest; the bird that consumes knowledge, owns the world.

At Auckland Montessori College we believe that knowledge brings opportunities and a broader perspective of the world.