Our School
Our Vision & Values
People Learning / AkoPeople Thriving / WhakapuāwaiPeople Connecting / Whanaungatanga
At Rāroa our vision is for all students to aspire to achieve.
A – Actively Involved: seeking & creating opportunities, taking risks, collaborating
S – Skilful & Inquisitive Thinkers: thinking critically, being creative, being reflective
P – Persistent: showing resilience, showing commitment, having stamina
I – Independent: organisation, taking initiative, controlling your environment
R – Respectful: of yourself, of others, of the environment
E – Enjoying ourselves: enthusiastic, confident, happy to be at Raroa!
Students will develop the skills and attributes to:
ACTIVELY INVOLVED
WHAI WĀHI‘Actively’ participate in school life, seek opportunities, take risks and collaborate with others. As well as contributing to school and society with a positive impact.
SKILFUL AND INQUISITIVE
MŌHIO‘Skilfully and inquisitive’ approach challenges and opportunities using logic when making decisions and interacting with people. Boosting creativity, critical thinking and enhancing time management.
PERSISTENT
MANAWANUIChallenge themselves, show ‘persistence’, display resilience and a commitment to putting in their best efforts.
INDEPENDENT
MOTUHAKE‘Independently’ manage themselves, taking ownership of their actions, showing initiative and organisational skills.
RESPECTFUL
WHAKAUTE‘Respect’ themselves, others and their environment. Show empathy and tolerance. Value and celebrate diversity.
ENJOYING OURSELVES
PĀREKAREKA‘Enjoy’ themselves, reflect and celebrate achievements. Show enthusiasm and approach challenges with positivity.
