Values /Learner Qualities
Learning Behaviours we are focusing on in 2020
i) Students to develop good problem solving skills
ii) Students to use initiative more frequently and assertiveness
iii) Students to develop strong reflective practices
iv) Students to develop solid time management skills and self management
v) Students to use digital technology as a tool to develop the other focus skills
Our School Values
After consultation with students, parents and the community these are the values that we consider to be most important at Kaitieke School. These have been arranged in to a mnemonic - ACHIEVER, to support embedding the beliefs in our whole school community.
There are strong links to the values outlined in the New Zealand Curriculum.
Ambitious, - self motivated, engaged, dream big, positive attitude, challenge self, an eagerness to achieve, hardworking, effort, taking a risk
Creative – come up with new knowledge and ideas, design and create, problem solve and find solutions and be curious,
Healthy- make good choices, eat healthily, understand idea of being healthy in the mind, offer diverse range of activities, that include active participation such as sport, dance and drama
Integrity- make responsible choices, show honesty and fairness, stand up for yourself and show pride and mana
Environmentally Aware- care for the environment, be future focused,
Versatile- adaptable, flexible, multi-talented, resourceful
Empathy- tuakana-teina philosophy, care for each other, be able to understand multiple perspectives, be accepting of differences
Resilient and Reflective, - embrace challenges, grow perseverance, see mistakes and failing as a step to learning, self questioning, always looking to improve, using peer support