HOAKETAKA - OUR AIMS AND VALUES

TŪRUAPŌ - OUR VISION
WHAT DO WE ASPIRE TO?
Empowered learners, grounded in community and inspired by the natural world.
KAUPAPA - OUR MISSION
HOW WILL WE GET THERE?
At Broad Bay School, we create school-wide systems and practices that support a positive, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, connected and inspired to grow. 
Guided by whakaoho (inspiring and awakening excellence in our ākoka), we aspire to be kaitiaki, caring for one another and the environment through practicing whakamana and manaaki. 
We celebrate our diversity and build strong relationships that support all to thrive.

WHANONGA PONO - OUR VALUES
WHAT GUIDES US?
Whakamana - We uphold the mana of others
Manaaki - We are part of our community
Kaitiaki - We are guardians of our environment
Whakaoho - We inspire excellence in one another
STRATEGIC PLAN
WHAT DO WE ASPIRE TO?
ENVIRONMENT
Extend our connection to the whenua/land and moana/ocean to provide a broad range of authentic learning opportunities
CURRICULUM
Embed evidence-based practice within our literacy and numeracy programmes across the kura, fostering strong foundations for our tamariki/children to progress in their learning journey
TE TIRITI O WAITANGI
Grow mātauraka Māori/Māori knowledge in our kura through developing kaimahi/staff and tamariki/children’s knowledge and confidence in Te Tiriti centred practice
COMMUNITY
Develop our local curriculum to strengthen community relationships with a focus on answering the question, “Do ākoka/learners know the place where their feet stand?”

