Our Learning Spaces/ Ngā Puna Ako
The use of the "Pōutama"
The pōutama is to symbolise the students learning progression during their time at Carlton School. It is also a symbol representing the importance of our learners striving to achieve their goals at our school.
Our Puna names.
The classrooms within Carlton school have names (like many other schools) which are indicative of a learners journey within Carlton school.
The use of Puna
A puna is a “spring” (as in water). The relationship or connection to Carlton School is symbolic of the learning journey one takes during one's lifetime and Carlton School is a “stopover” for learners within their journey. The use of puna are also symbolic of the connections to "Te Awa Tipua" Te Awa o Whanganui or The Whanganui River.
The beginning of the learning journey
He Puna Hāpai Kura
“Hāpai" is our term to support the transitions of children into Carlton. It considers a child's previous journeys and also what qualities they and their whānau bring to our school.
He Puna Aranga
“Aranga” is used to describe one as “emerging” or “early” in acquiring ability or skill. It is used at the entry level of Carlton school. It also signals a child's transition from earlier education to primary school education.
He Puna Oranga
“Oranga” in this context describes one’s wellness in dimensions related to mind, body and soul. It is a state that portrays well roundedness of individuals and/or groups. It signals a time our learners may also be becoming comfortable with our Carlton learning environment.
He Puna Puaki Reo
"Puaki Reo" is our term to describe ones ability to express and or communicate themselves effectively and clearly. This is not restricted to verbal communication but a more holistic approach inclusive of "all" forms of communication to support what we value here at Carlton School.
He Puna Whanake
“Whanake” is used to describe the developing “growth” or “achievement” as they progress through the Carlton learning journey. It symbolises a developmental stage of the student after acquiring skills and knowledge from their previous puna.
He Puna Whāwhā
“Whāwhā” is used to describe a “hands on” approach and the ability of our learners to work in a practical sense. It is also used in the context of one reaching a point of independence. Whāwhā is also used in our active learning.
He Puna Auaha
“Auaha” is used to describe innovation or the creativeness of an individual and/or group or the shaping of ideas within a project and/or a piece of work. This is a time to further develop the exceptional skills of our learners.
He Puna Kōtuitui
“Kōtuitui” describes the interconnectedness of individuals, whānau groups or interest groups. It can also be used in “blended” contexts ie multiple pieces joined together to create a "whole." It also signals a time of development where learners are making learning connections for themselves.
He Puna Tārei
Tārei is to shape or fashion something into a desired form. It describes a point in time when learners are familiar with the culture of Carlton, their learning journey and their learning abilities.
He Puna Pūmanawa
“Pūmanawa” describes one’s natural or intrinsic talents. It is also used to describe one’s multiple qualities accumulated over time and throughout one's learning journey.
He Puna Tutuki
“Tutuki” describes the completion of something, accomplishment of something and the achievements made or milestones reached. It symbolises their achievements as being meet.
He Puna Kawenga
“Kawenga” describes the embedded practices, knowledge and skills from one’s learning journey which they take with them in preparation of greater things. It is what our learners take with them and using what they have learned in their future learning journey.
He Puna Hangahanga
“Hangahanga” describes an ever evolving cycle or a lifelong development. It is also used to describe the repetitiveness of a process. It signals for the learner the continuation of their learning beyond Carlton School.
The end of their Carlton School Learning Journey
