Learn about about values, vision and learning.

Our School Motto

Mā te whanau tātou e puāwai, achieving success together!

Our School Vision

Together, we strive for academic success and empower our students to be respectful, resilient and responsible.

Our Values

Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, Excellence

Kaitao Intermediate places a focus on supporting and challenging students by providing them with a wide range of learning opportunities.

Kaitao Intermediate is a place where students;

• Work under the direction of supportive, well-qualified, vibrant teachers who care for their students’ learning needs.
• Are engaged within a successful learning environment developed to meet the needs of emerging adolescents.
• Learn in an inclusive environment within a strong set of values and responsive practices.
• Are taught specific numeracy and literacy programmes with an emphasis on student writing.
• Can access a creative curriculum that includes; singing, playing musical instruments, dancing and other performing arts.​
• Have opportunities to strengthen their knowledge in Te Reo Māori through participation in Kapa Haka and Te Reo Māori language learning.
• Can learn in an Accelerate class
• Have opportunities to learn Māori in a full immersion class (Rumaki)
• Work in an inclusive, safe and caring environment
• Are given a variety of leadership opportunities
• Receive specialist programmes – Music, Exotech, Hard Materials, Food, Art and Design