1. Teaching and Learning

• A focus on teaching students leadership skills 
• Teachers provide clear, firm consistent responses to unwanted behaviours 
• Promote and support social relationships in a positive way through Ngātahi - Togetherness

2. Consistency

• School leadership models a collaborative and caring approach
• School self-reviews and surveys are regularly undertaken 
• Policies and procedures are applied consistently throughout the whole school

3. Environment

• The school's entrance is clearly visible and welcoming 
• The school's grounds and buildings are clean and tidy

4. Community

• The school provides a welcome environment for parents, family & whānau to connect 
• Tamariki feel a sense of belonging through the relationships they form and activities they participate in 
• Firm consequences are in place and are clearly understood by students, staff, family and whānau

5. Modelling

• Staff interact with students in the playground and positively reinforce the behaviours they want to see 
• Teachers take seriously all incidents reported to them and respond appropriately