Our school values are evident in every classroom so we thought over the next few weeks we would share the thinking behind each of our values.

Our school value of Care - Pā Harakeke - Care Here and Everywhere is such an important value to live by. Learners are encouraged to develop care and respect for themselves, others, property and the environment.

The harakeke (flax) plant represents the whānau (family). The rito (shoot) is the child. It is protectively surrounded by the awhi rito (parents). The outside leaves represent the tūpuna (grandparents and ancestors).

This image also reminds us that we need to care for our environment.