School Motto
As a staff we developed a new school motto “To love, To Learn and To Serve”, “Kia Aroha Kia Akona Kia Aro Atu”
We aligned it with our MacKillop values and the Principles and Key Competencies from the New Zealand Curriculum. These are a set of values our Year 6 students will have fostered by the time they leave our school. We hope they will live these values as part of their everyday lives.
These values are integrated into our curriculum and each term we focus on specific part of our logo, values and attitudes to be taught and reinforced. Children are also recognised for displaying values in the classroom and the playground. They may receive a certificate from their teachers or their names are put into the star box by the duty teachers for a lucky draw.
Make Room for All
Have an Attitude of Gratitude
Our symbol- He Ngākau represents love and respect. To show kindness, be inclusive, and be humble and grateful for what you have.
Listen to God’s Call
Our symbol- He Poutama represents the Stairway to Heaven. To seek knowledge and aspire towards high academic achievement. Using our gifts and talents to strive ever upwards.
Do your Bit
Never see a need without doing something about it.
Our symbol- He Manaia represents being kaitiaki. To show manaakitanga- care for, nurture and serve each other and our environment.