Aroha - Love

Aroha atu, aroha mai - Love received, love returned

Puäwaitanga - Children and teachers who flourish

Ma mua ka kite a muri, ma muri ka ora a mua -

Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead

Manaakitanga - Respectful Practices

Mahia i runga i te rangimarie me te ngäkau mahaki - With a peaceful mind and respectful heart, we will always get the best results

Kaitiakitanga - Care of self, Belongings and environment

Ko au ko te taiao, ko te taiao ko au -

I am the environment and the environment is me

Ahurutanga - Home away from home,

He tina ki runga, he tâmore ki raro -

In order to flourish above, one must be firmly rooted below

Âta ako - Inviting invitations/intentional learning

Ma te huruhuru, ka rere te manu -

Adorn the bird with feathers and it will fly