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

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.

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.

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.