our school vision is "Deep learning in a safe and diverse environment where everyone belongs."

Our values are:

Respect

Responsibility

Ready to Learn

We have Maori interpretations of these values, so we can understand and demonstrate these values in a deeper sense.

Whanonga pono o Alexandra Primary:

Manaakitanga

Manaakitanga: hospitality, kindness, generosity, support - the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others.

“Our kura is a place where everybody and anybody who attends, visits, works here feels a true sense of place and belonging.”

Kaitiakitanga

Kaitiakitanga: guardianship, stewardship, trusteeship, trustee.

Kaitiaki: trustee, minder, guard, custodian, guardian, caregiver, keeper, steward

“Taking care of our kura, classroom, environment / nature, community, peers, kaiako, selves...Te Ao!”

Whakatau te wairua

Whakatau: to decide, settle, prepare, determine, arbitrate, adjudicate.

Wairua: spirit, soul - spirit of a person which exists beyond death. It is the non-physical spirit, distinct from the body and the mauri. To some, the wairua resides in the heart or mind of someone while others believe it is part of the whole person and is not located at any particular part of the body.

“When our inner self is settled / prepared, we can fully engage and enjoy our learning.”

Strategic Goals & Annual plan

2021