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In 2017 we installed our Pōhatu Tumu - our Foundation Values Stones. There are five of these stones and they represent the foundation values our school stands upon. They define, inspire and guide us as learners, leaders and teachers.

Our Pōhatu Tumu are:
Whanaungatanga - being a family. Living, learning and playing together as a family.
                                     - summed up as “Family Always.”

Whakamana:         - empowering us as learners and leaders to love learning and be the best we can be.
                                   - summed up as “Our Best Always.”

Pono:                         - being honest with ourselves and others. Integrity. Doing the right thing always.
                                    - summed up as “The Truth Always.”


Manaakitanga:       - caring for ourselves, others, and our world. Paying it Forward. Being a Bucket Filler.
                                      - summed up as “Caring Always.”

Turangawaewe:      - our standing place, where we belong, where we stand tall.
                                     -  summed up as "Our home always."

Our school is one of the best - officially - at teaching reading, writing and maths. We are proud of this, but our children will need much more than this is they are to be successful, and if we are to have a world that is safe and sustainable to live in.

We are passionate about educating the whole child. Passionate about teaching them to Love, Learn and Lead.
 - Love                     - ourselves - others - our world 
 - Learn about       - ourselves - others - our world 
 - Lead                     - ourselves - others - in our world
We Love to Learn so we can Learn to Lead so we can Lead with Love

These values prepare our children to live in, care for and contribute to a community. With these values, our children, our community, our country, and our world have a much brighter future. I thank you all for your contributions to our community, and for your support going forward to raise  a new generation of wonderful, caring, contributing citizens. 

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126 STURGES ROAD  
HENDERSON
​AUCKLAND 0612

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  • Enrolment
    • Enrolment Process
    • Enrolment Zone
    • Cohort Entry
    • International Students
  • Information
    • Connections
    • Education Review Office Report
  • News - Dates
  • Parents
    • Absences
    • After School Care
    • Bible in Schools
    • Canteen Menu
    • General Information
    • Helping Your Child
    • Map
    • Seesaw Digital Portfolio
  • Our People
    • 360º Images
    • Board of Trustees
    • Principal's Page >
      • Mr M's Bio
      • Principal's Appraisals
      • Ash's Blog
    • Deputy Principals
    • Support Staff
    • Teaching Team
    • Job Vacancies
  • Media
    • NZ Champions - Rippa
    • You Tube Channel
    • Latest Event Photos
    • Book Characters
    • Class Blogs
  • Learning
    • I C T
    • Kickstart with CPR
    • Learning at WHS
    • Where We Learn
  • Contacts
  • Strategic Plan
    • Vision - Mission Summary >
      • Vision
      • Mission
    • KCs and KTs >
      • Foundation Stones
    • Annual Targets >
      • Learning Targets
    • Strategic Direction >
      • Goals Initiatives
      • Specific Actions
    • Analysis of Variance
    • Financial Reports