Manaakitanga / Fa’ataua / Akono / kikila alofa / Care 

We care for all people, places and beliefs.

We show CARING when we:

Look after our own physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

Look after the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our people, places and resources.

Give honest feedback.

Offer suggestions.

Whakaute / Faa’aloalo / Kauraro / Fakaaloalo / Respect 

We see and grow the mana of all people and places.

We show RESPECT when we:

Greet others by name and in a polite and respectful way.

Give our attention and listen to others. 

Value what others are saying.

Take turns.

Respond using positive language.

Use positive tone and body language.

Hiringa / Iuiiuinaki / Umuumu / Taumafai / Determination 

We aim high and inspire others.

We show DETERMINATION when we:

Strive to do our best and encourage others to do the same (Ake runga).

Set and work towards achieving challenging goals. 

Are always trying to  improve, learn and grow.

Learn from our mistakes.

Seek help and help others.

Ask questions.

Ko wai au / Tupuaga / Tuakiri / Talaaga / Identity

We know ourselves, each other and value this knowledge.

We show IDENTITY when we:

Include our different cultures in what we do.

Know who we are and feel we belong.

Accept we start at different places, but are all heading in the same direction.

All have the right to be wrong.

Acknowledge our own strengths and the strengths of others.

Whanaungatanga / Tapeka / Hokotanga / Fealofani / Connection

We are all connected and work together.

We show CONNECTION when we:

Make links to people, places, life and other learning.

Participate, contribute and include others.

Add on to the ideas of others.

Work together on shared goals.