Kaitiakitanga

We are kaitiaki of our environment

Whale Tail

Strength and knowledge, guardianship of our environment and each other. We are guardians of our school and its environment, sea, sky and land.

Whale tail is strength - we need a lot of strength to be kaitiaki of our environment: sky, sea and land.

Inquiry - binoculars — Image by: Pippa Harry

Whanaungatanga

We all belong

Harakeke

Harakeke represents Pu harakeke Pa Harakeke Seen and unseen connections.

In the centre is the baby, followed by parents, grandparents, pa, the hapu and iwi. It represents the importance of family and school connections - community.

Pa harakeke whole

Their connection to use our connection to them - doc council

Tū Kaha

We are resilient; we are strong

Kauri

Stand tall, love long and protect ones beneath him. Symbolises Tane Mahuta. Resilience in the wind and the rain and a canopy to protect those underneath him. Still, tall and strong can’t sway left or right - a good leader has to stand strong and stay staunch to whatever the kaupapa is.

Learning - indoors — Image by: Pippa Harry

Manaakitanga

We look after each other and we are kind

Koru

Learning to protect the growth of our children so they can grow to be the best they can be. Seed which grows - all new life needs growth, strength and peace. Through manaakitanga we learn to focus on these to secure strength in our families. Be kind, show respect and be accommodating for all our whānau needs.

To care for a person’s mana. (Well being)

Learning - indoors — Image by: Pippa Harry

Arohatanga

We respect ourselves and are respectful of one another

Heart

To show care and compassion, empathy, respect and love.
Creating a nurturing environment.
I am you and you are me
Ko au ko ke, ko koe ko au

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