This engagement has led to our implementation of the ‘Learn, Create, Share’ learning model. This learning model is evidenced across the school and underpinned by our principles of quality teaching and learning. ‘Learn, Create, Share’ places our students at the centre of their learning and leverages digital technology to enhance learning experiences. There is an expectation that students regularly reflect on how well they are doing in relation to the Learn Create Share pedagogy. This pedagogical learning model promotes visible and ubiquitous learning, strong learner agency, and connectedness to support knowledge, understanding, and competency development.

Culturally responsive curriculum - Our localised curriculum recognises the unique position of Māori within New Zealand society and ensures the relevance of new learning. Through the 2022 curriculum review and our cultural narrative, we will strengthen the visibility of Tuahiwi Rūnanga as the Mana Whenua for our school. Our curriculum will acknowledge and integrate the histories, heritages, languages and cultures in learning programmes and provide authentic cultural learning opportunities, audiences and contexts. 

Te Reo me ona Tikanga Māori - Multiple opportunities are provided throughout the school to enhance staff knowledge, understanding and practice of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori. This includes school Te Kupu o te Wiki, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, waitata, Karakia, Kapa Haka and the Whakatipu Kaihautū programme. At a classroom level, staff plan, teach and naturally integrate Te Reo and Tikanga Māori in learning programmes daily. 

Parent, whānau partnership - We harness the rich cultural capital Māori and students of other cultures bring to the classroom by providing culturally responsive and engaging contexts for learning. This includes acknowledging and accessing the expertise that parents, whānau, hapū and iwi offer. Students, parents and whānau are viewed as partners in their child’s learning, with staff using formal hui and ongoing partnership meetings to learn how best to support student learning and ensure Māori achieve success as Māori. 

Learning progress and achievement - Annual achievement targets are set for Māori students and other ethnic groups when necessary, according to general cohort comparisons. Student learning progress is reviewed regularly through data analysis at an individual student, class and school level to identify interventions or considerations for acceleration. This includes cultural considerations and information from parents, whānau and student learning partnerships. 

Celebrate cultural diversity - Through our positive environment, strong school values and rich, authentic learning experiences, we endeavour to nurture pride in every student’s cultural identity so that diversity is valued and celebrated by all. We continue to foster this through cultural celebrations, teaching and learning to promote understanding, acknowledgement and respect for diversity.