VISION STATEMENT
Collaboratively building potential across Whakaoriori.
Who are we?
The Whakaoriori Kāhui Ako philosophically believes that together is better. We have a clear purpose to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area. That means that we have a collective responsibility for all learners even the ones not at our school or centre.
We are a large group with an identified pathway from Early Childhood Education (ECE) to school leavers. We believe in “Life Long” and “Life Wide” Learning and that is why we have engaged with iwi and other community partners like REAP and The Masterton District Council.
Our schools fall predominantly within the Rangitane and Ngāti Kahungunu Rohe. The majority of our Māori students are drawn from these main iwi and the remaining are drawn from iwi across New Zealand.
In our large group of 35 members we are diverse and look at the diversity as a strength and opportunity rather than a challenge that is unsurmountable. We are going to manage this by everyone contributing and supporting each other to reach successful goals. Staying positive and remaining motivated will need to come from leadership.
The many sectors within the Kāhui Ako have come together in their professional relationships to collaborate and work together. There is the Early Childhood Network which is led by a strong steering group and supported by the local REAP. The Primary sector of principals have worked together for a number of years.
Whakaoriori Kāhui Ako Learning Framework | ||
Tu Mai Ra – Stand tall and be Proud | ||
AKO: |
TURANGAWAEWAE: |
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We are inclusive and have high expectations for all. Learning is ongoing for our Kāhui Ako – akonga, kaiako, hapori. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi by developing mana honouring curriculum which enhances the potential of all. |
We are inclusive and have high expectations for all. Learning is ongoing for our Kāhui Ako – akonga, kaiako, hapori. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi by developing mana honouring curriculum which enhances the potential of all. | |
KO AU ko koe ko koe ko au: |
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I will be me and proud of my heritage and identity. I will be courageous, confident and curious and collaborative. I will know that I have a support team that will help guide me to be successful in whatever I choose to do. I will feel connected to this place and I can communicate my learning. | ||
MĀRAMATANGA: |
HAUORA: | |
We navigate knowledge with our heads and our heart. We have developed literacies across our curriculums and continue to progress within these. We are empowered to face challenges, solve problems individually and collaboratively. |
We have a collective responsibility to take care of our well-being and the well-being of others. We have a sense of belonging and support our people to be the best that they can be. | |
The Whakaoriori Kāhui Ako philosophically believes that together is better
We have a clear purpose to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area. That means that we have a collective responsibility for all learners even the ones not at our school or centre.
Future
Where are we?
Our Learners, Schools and Early Childhood Education Centres
Whakaoriori Kāhui Ako
Collaboratively building potential across Whakaoriori.