Brochure
Information Booklet
From Manaia Harawira
Head of Learning Area
Welcome
Welcome
Nau mai tauti mai ki
Te Whānau o Te Pākura.
E tū ana au ki runga i Te Rae o Pāpāmoa. Titiro whakawaho au ki te awa o Wairākei. Papaki kau ana ngā tai o Te Moana-A-Toi ki runga o Te Ākau. Ko Ngā Pōtiki ki uta, ko Ngā Pōtiki ki tai.
Te Whānau o Te Pākura was established as a bilingual unit in 2025. The name Te Pākura derives from the Pūkeko - purple swamp hen, native to the Pāpāmoa area.
Maraetanga - essence of the marae, whanaungatanga - camaraderie and tikanga - customs, and traditions are essential to the philosophies of Te Whānau o Te Pākura. Te Pākura acts as a supportive learning environment embracing the school’s ethos and principles.
We believe it is important to uphold the kawa and tikanga of the marae. Maraengatanga - the essence of the marae, is used to guide our teaching and learning in order to provide students with authentic and meaningful experiences. Providing students with opportunities to explore contexts relevant to them will promote further achievement.
Our Vision
Our Vision
"Ākonga can confidently contribute to Te Ao Māori through maraetanga."
"Ākonga can confidently contribute to Te Ao Māori through maraetanga."
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
"Provide authentic experiences that develop understanding of Te Ao Māori."
"Provide authentic experiences that develop understanding of Te Ao Māori."
Our Values
Our Values
Whānaungatanga (Relationships)
Whānaungatanga (Relationships)
Manaakitanga (Hospitality)
Manaakitanga (Hospitality)
Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship)
Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship)
Our Aims
Our Aims
- To create a culture of belonging and a want for being Māori
- To uphold the kawa of the marae
- To provide authentic experiences
- To provide opportunities to explore Te Ao Māori
Whakaakoranga (Courses)
Whakaakoranga (Courses)
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