VISION and VALUES
Our Vision and Values
Vision - Success for All
We believe we can achieve success for all learners and by this we mean:
Learners who are confident and capable, who continue to develop a broad range of values.
Learners who are secure in their own identity and who value all cultures for the contributions they bring to our lives and our learning.
Learners with belief in their capabilities and capacity to achieve their aspirations and to live full and satisfying lives.
Purpose - Nurturing ACTIVE Learners
To achieve success for all, we will nurture ACTIVE learners - ACTIVE being the acronym for a specific set of learning dispositions that will lead to their success:
Adventurous Collaborative Thoughtful Innovative Valued Empowered
Values
Achieving success for all means providing a school environment and learning opportunities underpinned by core values.
Our school life will reflect these values:
Whanaungatanga
Positive Connections
In our kura, genuine and reciprocal relationships are valued and celebrated by staff, families, whānau, and the wider community, creating a strong foundation of belonging where everyone feels supported.
Manaakitanga
Positive Connections
At Te Kura o Puhinui, we embrace, encourage, and uplift the mana of ourselves and others in an inclusive, empathetic, and supportive environment.
Kaitiakitanga
Care for the Environment
We treasure ourselves, our whanau, our place and we protect and sustain Te Taiao (our environment) for future generations.
Whakaakoako
Learning Together
We are part of a learning community. We value the opportunity to learn and grow from others, while recognising that others can also learn and grow from us. Together, we thrive.
