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Welcome to Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui. As Tumuaki, a role I've held since 2022 after joining as Deputy Principal in 2020, I'm delighted to connect with you. Our school mission statement is to be a welcoming environment that fosters creativity and life long learning: He kura maioha, he kura manahau, he kura whakamana tamariki.
Looking towards our future, our aspirations for Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui are centered on nurturing thriving individuals. We aim to enhance and grow well-rounded ākonga (learners), prioritising their identity, belonging, and well-being. Our commitment is to empower every ākonga to excel and reach their full potential. We also deeply value the principles that underpin our interactions and learning.
Ngā Uara / Values:
- Kotahitanga (Unity): We foster a collaborative environment where everyone works together for the benefit of all, including valuable tuakana/teina relationships where senior students support our junior learners.
- Manaakitanga: We are dedicated to uplifting the mana of all ākonga through kindness, generosity, support, care, and respect for one another.
- Whanaungatanga: We believe in the importance of healthy relationships, and our ākonga will build strong bonds and a sense of belonging through shared learning experiences.
- Te Tuakiritanga: We value and celebrate the unique cultural identity of every ākonga and their whānau.
- Māuitanga: Inspired by Māui, our learners embrace a spirit of fun, curiosity, creativity, and innovation.
- Te Puāwaitanga: We recognise the unique mana, integrity, qualities, skills, gifts, and abilities within each ākonga, nurturing their growth like a seed on their life journey.
Empowering our ākonga for a dynamic future, our learning is intentionally driven by our 4 Key Competencies, or the 4Cs. We are dedicated to creating rich and engaging opportunities that actively cultivate: Confident individuals ready to embrace challenges, Creative thinkers who innovate and problem-solve, Connected learners who collaborate and understand their world, and effective Communicators who can articulate their ideas with clarity and purpose. These competencies are not just skills; they are the cornerstones of lifelong learning and success for every child at Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui.
- Confident learners who are happy in themselves, motivated, resilient, and lifelong learners.
- Communicators who are literate, numerate, share and respond appropriately, and are savvy users of ICT.
- Creative thinkers who are critical, creative, active users and creators of knowledge, and enterprising.
- Connected individuals who are connected to people and the environment, can collaborate well, and contribute to their school and community.
At Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui, we believe in the power of "and, and" – offering a learning environment that is both warm and demanding, where play and explicit teaching go hand-in-hand, and where learning can be both collaborative and individual, fostering balance and flexibility for every ākonga. This philosophy underpins our commitment to a comprehensive educational experience. From Years 0-3, we are developing a strong foundation curriculum, which then evolves into an integrated curriculum for Years 4-6, offering a wide breadth of learning across academic, digital, cultural, and sporting opportunities. Our vibrant classrooms celebrate learning in diverse ways, and we are fortunate to provide this within our extensive grounds, which include playgrounds, a turf area, gardens, and a native bush area.
At the heart of our school is a strong sense of whānau that reflects our wonderful community.
If you are considering joining our school, we invite you to contact us to learn more about what we offer. I look forward to the possibility of meeting you and your child.
Nic Mason
Tumuaki
Whanaungatanga
Our ākonga/students will value healthy relationships and build strong bonds with each other and a sense of belonging through the shared experience of working and learning together with others.
Manaakitanga
Kotahitanga (Unity)
Everyone working together for the benefit of all including tuakana/teina relationships where senior students help junior students.
Te Puāwaitanga
Each ākonga/student has unique mana, integrity, qualities, skills, gifts, and abilities. The school nurtures the student as a seed in preparation for their continuing journey through life.
Te Tuakiritanga
Our ākonga/students value the unique cultural identity of every ākonga/student and their whānau/family.
Māuitanga
Walking in the footsteps of Māui, our ākonga/learners will share a sense of fun, curiosity, creativity, and innovation, including Manahau to be happy, jubilant, cheerful, and well-balanced; Pākiki is to be inquisitive, inquiring, curious, questioning, analytical and probing; and Auaha to be creative and innovative.
