Whanonga pono o Alexandra Primary School

Our APS Vision is Deep learning in a safe and diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Our Maori interpretations of our school values deepen how we can understand and demonstrate these values.

Manaakitanga (Respect)

Manaakitanga: hospitality, kindness, generosity, support - the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others.

“Our kura is a place where everybody and anybody who attends, visits, works here feels a true sense of place and belonging.”

Kaitiakitanga (Responsibility)

Kaitiakitanga: guardianship, stewardship, trusteeship, trustee.

Kaitiaki: trustee, minder, guard, custodian, guardian, caregiver, keeper, steward

“Taking care of our kura, classroom, environment / nature, community, peers, kaiako, selves...Te Ao!”

Whakatau te wairua (being Ready to learn)

Whakatau: to decide, settle, prepare, determine, arbitrate, adjudicate.

Wairua: spirit, soul - spirit of a person which exists beyond death. It is the non-physical spirit, distinct from the body and the mauri. To some, the wairua resides in the heart or mind of someone while others believe it is part of the whole person and is not located at any particular part of the body.

“When our inner self is settled / prepared, we can fully engage and enjoy our learning.”

Recognising and acknowledging our values

At assemblies our ākonga (learners) who consistently demonstrate our values receive a certificate. This entitles them to choose a book to take home. We love this initiative as it helps to instil an enjoyment and pleasure of reading.