Our Vision and Values

OUR VISION, VALUES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE IS IMPORTANT

AKO TAHI TATOU - LEARNING TOGETHER

Vision: We aim for  Puketapu Students to be;

Caring, Connected, Life-Long Learners

Explanation - We believe that it is important that our students develop skills of being life-long learners, so that they can learn, unlearn and relearn as they go through life. 

Our students:

• Have skills for lifelong learning
• Know how to look after their wellbeing
• Know themselves and others
• Care for and protect our land
• Will be confident, participate and make a contribution to their community and beyond

Our Values

• Manaakitanga - We care, show kindness and respect.
• Whanaungatanga - We learn together to ensure we can bring out the best in each and all of us.
• Rangatiratanga - We are self-directed and confident learners.

Explanation - These values underpin how we act and what we believe is important. As teachers, we have responsibility to encourage, model and explore these values with our students.