Tūrangawaewae
Years 0 1 2 3
" a place to stand "
Tūrangawaewae, meaning ‘a place to stand,’ is a powerful Māori concept that represents a sense of belonging, empowerment, and connection to place and people. At school, our younger tamariki begin as teina, forming positive relationships with older tuakana peers through the traditional tuakana–teina model, where guidance and learning flow both ways. Tamariki learn through play, explore personal interests, develop social skills, and visit local significant places, all while building the foundational skills needed for learning.
Te Pūroto - Year 1 2 3
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Te Puroto provides a calm, nurturing environment where our Year 1–3 learners can grow in confidence as they settle into kura life. With a focus on whakawhanaungatanga, structured literacy, foundational number knowledge, body coordination, and hauora, tamariki are supported through a mix of play-based and guided learning. Learning alongside their peers in Te Puroto helps build strong relationships and a positive sense of belonging.
Te Mauri O Te Wai
Years 4 5 6
" life essence of water "
Water has mauri, a vitality or essence that supports life. The actions we each take can enhance mauri, or they can diminish mauri. The mauri of wai affects the mauri of people. it is about the health of water. It is also about the deep connections between water, the environment and people.
Te Ao Māori is incorporated into our everyday learning. We recite karakia, waiata, and tikanga practices daily in the hope that all our tamariki leave here confident to walk in both languages of our country.
Te Ao Māori is incorporated into our everyday learning. We recite karakia, waiata, and tikanga practices daily in the hope that all our tamariki leave here confident to walk in both languages of our country.
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Waitā - Years 4 5 6
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Our Year 4–6 tamariki thrive in Waitā, a vibrant and engaging learning
space that encourages leadership, creativity, and critical thinking.
In Waitā, learners deepen their understanding through structured literacy, advanced numeracy, and rich inquiry-based learning. Tamariki are supported to develop independence, self-management, and collaboration skills, while continuing to strengthen hauora and uphold our kura values. Waitā provides opportunities for tuakana–teina relationships, where older students lead by example and support others in their learning journey.
space that encourages leadership, creativity, and critical thinking.
In Waitā, learners deepen their understanding through structured literacy, advanced numeracy, and rich inquiry-based learning. Tamariki are supported to develop independence, self-management, and collaboration skills, while continuing to strengthen hauora and uphold our kura values. Waitā provides opportunities for tuakana–teina relationships, where older students lead by example and support others in their learning journey.
Waitī - Hauora Space
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Tamariki learn and grow in Waitī, a dynamic and supportive learning space.
Waitī nurtures independence, a strong sense of wairua and mana as tamariki build on their
foundational emotional regulation and social skills.
With a strong focus on hauora, tikanga, and whakawhanaungatanga, learners are encouraged to explore their interests, strengthen friendships, and take greater ownership of themselves and their learning journey
as they work through Te Taumata O Waimata.
Waitī nurtures independence, a strong sense of wairua and mana as tamariki build on their
foundational emotional regulation and social skills.
With a strong focus on hauora, tikanga, and whakawhanaungatanga, learners are encouraged to explore their interests, strengthen friendships, and take greater ownership of themselves and their learning journey
as they work through Te Taumata O Waimata.
He aha te mea nui?
Māku e kii atu, he tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata
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