VISION AND VALUES
VISION
Where children’s hopes and dreams are treasured
He taonga o tatou tamariki
Values - SHARP
We actively live by the values of :
S elf-management,
H onesty,
A spirations,
R espect and
P ersistence.
Commitment to Te Āo Māori
Waitakaruru School displays a commitment to acknowledging and enhancing all aspects of
Te Āo Māori. Te Reo and tikanga Māori is celebrated and woven throughout the curriculum.
Our pou at the front entrance of our school is in acknowledgement and celebration of not
only our Māori dimension but cultural diversity across our school.
Professional Core Values
We are committed to “Knowing the children” – their relationships, their academic needs, their aspirations. This is a critical factor in
creating a culture of confidence, learning and growth with children.
We are committed to “knowing our own teaching capabilities – building relationships with each other, our academic abilities, our
aspirations. This is a critical factor in creating a culture of confidence, learning and growth with staff.
We are committed to “knowing our own leadership and team capabilities” – building collaboration, empowerment and
inspiration in our school. This is a critical factor in creating a culture of confidence, ownership of learning and future proofing
our school.
