WHAKAUTE

Respect

Have a positive attitude toward yourself, others and the environment

MANAAKITANGA

Kindness

Being kind, caring and compassionate

MANAWAROA

Resilience

Striving for Excellence

PONO

Honesty

Own your truth

Whakaute means we:

• Take pride in ourselves
• Consider the rights, feelings and wishes of others
• Use manners
• Are inclusive
• Think before we speak-our language and tone
• Care for the environment

Manaakitanga means we:

• Support and care
• Are kind and courteous
• Uplift the mana of others
• Give more than we take
• Show empathy

Kairangi means we strive for excellence by: 

• Showing
• Resilience/Manawaroa
• Face challenges
• Problem solve
• Persevere when things get tough

Pono means we:

• Are honest and speak the truth
• Take responsibility
• Act with integrity