WHERE MANA FLOWS
Te Tari Ako Mātua Taiohi provides a learning environment that is underpinned by the philosophies of whakawhanaungatanga and manaakitanga.
These operate in a partnership between the school, the student, the whanau and the community.

Supporting Values: MANA.
MANAAKITANGA
Respect for ourselves, for others, the environment and the traditions of the school.
AKO
To learn, study, instruct, teach and advise.
NGĀKAU PONO
Integrity, being honest, trustworthy, responsible and accountable for your actions and decisions.
AWHINA
To care, to mentor, to assist and to help.
Values and Virtues
- Whanaungatanga – Meaningful relationships
- Kaitiakitanga – Caring for the environment
- Manaakitanga – Caring for oneself and others
- Rangatiratanga – Self determination
- Kotahitanga – Unity and harmony
- Wairuatanga – Spiritual awareness


