Ngā Uara, Our Values

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Tika, Pono, Aroha
 

TIKA – TE WHAKAARO, TE KORERO, TE MAHI!

To think, speak and do what is right.

Matatūtanga  - Confidence, Courage & Conviction

Our whānau will have the confidence, courage and conviction to think for themselves and stand up for who they are and what they believe in, even when it doesn’t necessarily conform with popular opinion.

Mataoratanga  - Physically, mentally and spiritually strong and healthy

We will nourish the mind, body and soul everyday so that our pononga are healthy, strong and resilient.

Matatautanga  - Humble in Excellence


Our pononga and whānau will be encouraged to aim for excellence in all that they do; to go beyond their fears and comfort zones and seize the opportunities before them. They will also learn to celebrate their successes with humility.

 

PONO – KI TE WAIRUA, KI NGĀ TIPUNA, KI TE KAUPAPA

To be honest and true to who you were born to be.

Hautūtanga  - Leadership


Every person in Te Pā will be supported to discover their own true talents, skills and passions so that they are able to confidently captain their own waka as they explore the world around them.

Haututūtanga  - Discovery through the eyes of a child


Discovery learning requires an environment where learning is fun and exciting; where mischief, curiosity and imagination are encouraged; where our tamariki and whānau experience both fun AND success in their school lives.

 

AROHA – KI TE TANGATA, KI A PAPATUANUKU, KI TE REO ME ONA TIKANGA MĀORI

To love and look after each other, our environment, our language and our culture.

Manaaki Tāngata  - Uplifting the mana of those around us


In Te Pā we will treat ourselves and each other with kindness, respect and compassion.

Tūmautanga  - Contribution & Service to others 


Whilst our whānau are exploring individual pursuits they will also learn about collective responsibility, contribution and service to others.

Kaitiakitanga  - Relationship with the natural world


We aim to deepen our physical and spiritual connections to Papatūānuku and to restore the balance and inter-dependence of tāngata and whenua.