At Yaldhurst Tōtara Tūkaha, students explore our HERO values that help students develop skills and attitudes for a meaningful life and for making a positive impact on the world.

H E R O

Healthy

I try new things and challenge myself.

I manage my feelings and seek help when I need it.

I look after myself by eating nutritious foods and staying hydrated.

Mental: Learning new things, challenging yourself, and staying curious.

Emotional: Managing your feelings, being resilient, and seeking help when you need it.

Physical: Eating nutritious food, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated by drinking water.

Enthusiastic

I try my best and don't give up, even when things are hard.

I join in and share my ideas and actively listen when we work together.

I encourage others and celebrate their successes.

Motivated: Taking on new challenges and doing your best, even when it's tough.

Engaged: Actively listening in class and contributing to group discussions.

Positive: Cheering on others and celebrating their successes.

Responsible

I listen to other people's ideas even if they're different to mine.

I strive to be the best learner I can be.

I try to solve my problems and fix my mistakes.

Respectful: Taking care of school property and environment, keeping our shared spaces tidy, and being a good citizen in our school community.

Reliable: Completing your work to a high standard and contributing to group tasks.

Accountable: Owning your mistakes and working to correct them.

Open Minded

I am a kaitiaki of our people, our place, our culture.

I want to know more about the world around me.

I share my ideas in creative ways.

Accepting: Listening to others' opinions, even if they're different from your own and celebrating diversity and differences of thought in our community.

Curious: Asking questions and exploring topics beyond the classroom.

Creative: Finding new ways to solve problems and expressing your unique ideas in different ways e.g. art, writing, or other projects