RESPECT

Whakaute

Kindness & Manners: 
Speak and act with politeness and consideration at all times, treating others exactly how you would like to be treated.

Healthy Relationships: 
Build positive connections by truly caring about what others have to say and remaining open to their ideas.

Thoughtfulness & Inclusion: 
Celebrate the differences that make everyone unique, creating a welcoming space for all.

Being an Upstander: 
Show care and courage by being helpful and standing up for others to keep our school safe and supportive.

Community Care: 
Look after our learning environments and equipment, ensuring our shared spaces remain clean and ready for everyone to use.

RESILIENCE

Manawaroa

Perseverance & Growth: 
Keep trying and remain persistent even when learning gets hard, knowing that mistakes are just opportunities to learn.

The Learning Pit: 
Embrace the challenge of entering the "learning pit," understanding that struggle is a natural part of mastering new things.

Bouncing Back: 
Show your strength by getting back up and having another go when things don't go your way.

Flexibility & Compromise: 
Stay calm and flexible when facing change or disagreement, finding positive ways to adapt and compromise.

Determined Mindset: 
Keep going and refuse to give up, using every setback as a chance to grow tougher and wiser.

RESPONSIBILITY

Haepapa

Ownership & Integrity: 
Take accountability for your actions, building trust through honesty and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Self-Management: 
Arrive organised for learning and use your time wisely to achieve your personal best.

Reliable Leadership: 
Be a dependable role model by looking out for others and stepping up to help when needed.

Kaitiakitanga: 
Show guardianship and care for our environment by putting equipment away and looking after shared spaces.

Trust & Accountability: 
Take pride in your choices, knowing that being responsible forms the basis of how we trust one another.

REFLECTION

Whakaaroaro

Clarity & Understanding: 
Know exactly what you are learning and why, and be able to confidently share and talk about your learning with others.

Thinking & Growth: 
Think deeply about both your learning and your behavior, using those thoughts to drive continuous personal growth.

Goal Setting & Next Steps: 
Ask yourself "how did I do?" to identify clear next steps, set meaningful goals, and make improvements for next time.

Asking Questions: 
Stay curious by questioning your outcomes, seeking feedback, and discovering new ways to improve.

Celebrating Progress: 
Take the time to recognize and celebrate your achievements and the hard work it took to get there.