School Philosophy

Our aim is to

• Engage students in a quality curriculum that challenges their intellectual, physical, social, emotional and personal development;
• Challenge and support students to achieve their full potential;
• Equip all students with effective skills in literacy and numeracy;
• Help each child to develop a positive self image and a sense of identity;
• Encourage the growth of individuality, special talents and interests;
• Continue the development of students as life long learners;
• Develop social awareness and an appreciation of human values;
• Develop responsibility for themselves and their own behaviour and a tolerance and acceptance of others;
• Encourage and help students to become involved in the wide range of opportunities offered;
• Encourage parent contact to discuss their child 's progress and resolve concerns;
• Develop in students a love of and a respect for the outdoors and the local environment, and raise their awareness of the wider issues of world peace and the survival of our planet;

Values

As a school and community we reflect the values of the NZ curriculum.

• Resepct
• Integrity
• Self-Management
• Empathy

                                    
NIKAU -Importance of Knowledge  
Symbolising -     Conservation, Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks 
                         outdoor recreation, tourism, forestry.
Proverb -            The bird that eats from the forest the Miro is his,
                          the bird that eat from the tree of the knowledge the world is his.

   
RANGIATEA - Aiming High
Symbolising -        Our hopes, dreams and aspirations.
Proverb -               Seek the special treasures. If you must bow, let it be to a lofty pinacle.

 
TU TANGATA - Shared Knowledge
Symbolising -       The student, teachers and people of our school and wider community.
Proverb -              With your basket of knowledge and my basket of knowledge
                                 the people will flourish and prosper

 
KAKANO -       Growth
Symbolising  -       Waimea Plains, horticulture, wine industry
Proverb -                May these tender seedings grow into mighty trees.
                            

 
TAMANUITE RA - Rays of Hope
Symbolising -         Nelson sun, recreation, life giving
Proverb -                My strength does not come from me alone
                              My strength comes from the strength of many.

 
 
TANGAROA -   Strength and Vigilance
Symbolising -         Sea FishingIndustry, Recreation
Proverb -                The rock standing in the ocean