Excellence: PanekiritangaWe are the best we can be - Kua tino pai matou
At Waimata School we are expected to do our best at all times and persevere in our work. Teachers will maintain high expectations and model best practice in all aspects of school life.
We care for others thoughts and feelings- Kei te whakaute matou ki ratou
At Waimata school we are expected to be kind, thoughtful, caring and sensitive. These qualities will be modelled by all staff at Waimata School.
We do the right thing- Kei te mahi pono matou
At Waimata school are expected to demonstrate respect for others, themselves and their environment. School staff has an important role to play in modelling integrity in their interactions with children parents and colleagues.
Ecological Sustainability: KaitiakitangaWe care for our environment-Kei te tiaki matou ki a ratou
At Waimata we value our environment and will make every effort to protect it for future generations. Teachers will develop programmes which will foster understanding of conservation and model good practice at school.
We like to discover new things- Kei te hiahia matou kitea nga mea hou
Teachers will provide our children with opportunities that encourage creative, reflective and critical thinking in order to foster innovation and inquiry.
