MISSION, VISION, VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
Te Manu Tū Kē – Tukuna kia rere!
Te Manu Tū Kē, the Bird that stands in its own uniqueness’, is a powerful statement that fully embodies the distinctive and extraordinary attributes and qualities of a child from Manutūkē School.
We celebrate ‘uniqueness’ in the context of our connection with our iwi, Rongowhakaata, our tipuna, history, reo, tikanga, and within the environs defined by our tribal boundaries.
Our children are encouraged to stand proud, yet humble in their difference; to confidently and competently use their special talents, gifts and skills to take flight and share with the world.
Te Aronga Nui - Mission
Building skills for the Future through Culturally Connected Learning.
Te Whakakitenga - Vision Statement
Te Manu Tū Kē – Kia Rere ki te Ao!
Ngā Maunga Toa o Rongowhakaata
- We are embraced and protected by our three maunga, Puketapu, Manawarū, and Papatū.
- The use of this whakatauāki as our Mission statement supports our Māori worldview through a distinctively Manutuke / Rongowhakaata lens.
- Metaphorically, we draw strength from each maunga and align our Values and Guiding Principles to provide substance and meaning to our actions.
- Ngā Maunga o Rongowhakaata provides a metaphorical and visual landscape for our ‘whare’ (te marau o Manutūkē) to be nestled within, guarded and nurtured.
NGĀ UARATANGA o Te Manu Tū Kē - Our Manu Tū Kē VALUES:
PAPATŪTANGA: RESILIENCE in Connection
PUKETAPUTANGA - ADAPTATION to Strive & Thrive
MANAWARŪTANGA - INNOVATION in Creating a NEW KNEW
● Rangatiratanga: To attain one’s potential. Taking responsibility. Show leadership.
● Kōtahitanga: When need requires we come together as one.
● Wānanga: Learning & sharing together.
● Manaakitanga: A context of nurturing – safety and caring. Giving service. Giving back.
● Whanaungatanga: Knowing our connections - “Ko au! Ko koe! Ko koe! Ko au!
● Āhurutanga: Protecting & Nurturing the spiritual, emotional & physical wellbeing of all.
● Kaitiekitanga: Guardianship
● Auahatanga: Te Manu Tū Kē - Standing in ones uniqueness & difference
Ngā Mātāpono - Guiding Principles
We are embraced and protected by our three maunga, Puketapu, Manawarū, and Papatū, which represent our principles, and solidify our beliefs which govern our behaviours.
Kia Papatū; Kia Puketapu; Kia Manawarū
Be Resilient; Be Adaptive; Be Innovative
Mauri Tangata! Mauri Whenua! Mauri Ora o Manutuke!
They are based on our Manutuke Values which we stand firm throughout our lives.
Papatūtanga: Grounded Resilience in Connected Identity
Puketaputanga: Being Adaptable, having High Expectations and Striving for Excellence
Manawarūtanga: Innovative and Creative
