Our Special Character
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery is a special character state school with a fundamental tenet that the child is central in directing his or her own learning so that the enthusiasm and love of learning is retained.
We have 5 guiding principles and 5 core values that define our special character.
Guiding principles
We provide a mana-enhancing learning environment where
Students are at the centre of their learning
Learners are encouraged to be creative, innovative and take risks
Diverse and flexible individual learning pathways are supported
Learning is a partnership
Everyone is a learner and everyone is a teacher
Core values
Whanaungatanga
By accepting the rights and obligations of being part of Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery we develop relationships and a sense of belonging that strengthens each member of our learning community. The relationships we form through shared experiences and working together give us a solid foundation to nurture, guide and direct our students.
Whakaute
Respect. We commit to honouring the individual while celebrating our diversity. We respect ourselves and each other as we aspire to build an empowering learning community.
Kaha
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery encourages/supports energetic and powerful learning. Our students are courageous as they push the boundaries of their own learning by taking risks and developing their own path.
Tiakitanga
Trust. Building your own learning path requires that Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery students live up to their commitments and responsibilities. They are trusted to make decisions and follow them through with integrity, and to behave in ways that positively promote Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery to the world.
Aroha
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery actively strives to celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, while unifying the community. We share our successes and work through our difficulties with compassion, caring and tolerance.
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