Waihopai School Values

Learning Together, Striving for Excellence

Ako ngātahi tātou, tohea tonu mō te hiranga

Waihopai School promotes:

• Literacy and numeracy

• Success and achievement

• Self-esteem and respect for others

• Honesty

• Acceptance, inclusion and teamwork

• Fairness

• Friendliness

• An environment where children enjoy their learning experiences and want to come to school

• Educational opportunity for those with high needs through physical disability

The students are encouraged to:

• Enjoy learning and confidently accept new challenges

• Strive for success and maximise their potential

• Take a growing responsibility for their learning and behaviour

• Accept difference and demonstrate respect for and tolerance of others

• Develop their individuality and personality

• Enjoy New Zealand’s bicultural heritage and multi-cultural diversity

The Staff are expected to:

• Demonstrate awareness of, and commitment to, the mission, vision and values of the school

• See themselves as a team, and participate as appropriate, in decision making

• Maintain the highest level of professionalism

• Provide interesting teaching programmes that challenge and extend all students according to their ability

• Recognise, celebrate and share success

• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion of biculturalism and to recognise multiculturalism in teaching programmes as appropriate