Our unique approach to teaching and learning is underpinned by our four vision beliefs which are represented by the four puhoro in our learning model. Our four vision beliefs are, in essence, our learning values. These 4 Cs are what we believe about learning.
Our Values
Matua Ngaru learners will explore their curiosities through immersive and self-directed learning experiences that can extend outside of the school day which enables our young people to connect with and build community. We believe in cultivating curiosity because ultimately, it motivates us to learn.
~We value māhirahira
Matua Ngaru learners will discover, create and direct their learning anywhere, anytime and with anyone, connecting with whanau and experts in their pursuit to explore and celebrate our unique individual and collective identities. We believe in fostering collaboration because it draws upon our skills to amplify learning.
~We value mahi tahi
Matua Ngaru learners will practise and develop skills for successful sharing of learning with all types of audiences and through all types of media. We believe in developing communication because it empowers us to build connections.
~We value whakaro
Matua Ngaru learners will use a variety of pathways (including Digital Technology), models, strategies and materials to make,build, construct and design. We believe in nurturing creativity because it acts as a catalyst for innovation.
~ We value auaha
Kahui Values Matrices
There are three Kahui Values matrices: Emerging, Developing and Graduate. All learners work at demonstrating the Emerging kahui values when they start at MNS and have many opportunities to demonstrate and evidence these in their Ubiquitous Learning Portfolio (their Hero pages) over the course of a few years, next moving on to the Developing criteria and finally, working towards having evidence of the Graduate level of the matrices. We believe that if our Year 8s can demonstrate and evidence our Graduate Kahui Values then they are more than ready for high school.
