·         Be immersed in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga

·         To continue their learning through Kura Kaupapa Māori

·         Foster Manaakitanga – respectful relationships

·         Foster Tuakana/teina relationships where they can care for each other

·         Tū tangata – be able to stand confidently

·         Have pride in who they are – know their identity

·         Have respect for the environment – including regular visits to the forest/bush and gardening

·         Have a feeling of belonging – this is their place

·         Have a love of learning

·         Tikanga Māori – whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, wairuatanga me aroha

·         A well-resourced puna reo using natural and recycled products where possible that create early

·         Positive interactions with mokopuna and whanau

·         Capturing and enjoying the teachable moments but also allowing the mokopuna to determine

·         Child-initiated learning

·         Resourceful Kaiako

·         Building on strengths of the mokopuna

·         Kaupapa based planning

Ko Te Tamaiti te Pūtake – tamariki are at the heart of what we do

Manaakitanga – aroha, respect, support, wairuatanga

Kotahitanga – working together, whānaungatanga

Tino Rangatiratanga – leadership, autonomy, self-management, collaboration

Kia tika kia pono – accountability, honesty, integrity, professionalism