Our staff begins each week with a karakia in the staffroom. Our Head of Te Reo Māori, Mr. Strickland, has worked with our young men so that from now we can together begin the week with karakia.

Saying karakia together:

- acknowledges the Treaty of Waitangi principles of Partnership, Participation and Protection

- is inclusive of all members of our school community, emphasises wellbeing and cultural responsiveness and helps to prepare us for the coming week

- helps us to feel connected to our whānau, friends, colleagues, community and surroundings

- helps to build character

- reflects who we are as a people today

- increases the spiritual goodwill of a gathering, such as our school community.