Patumāhoe School
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Nau mai haere mai ki te kura o Patumāhoe
Patumāhoe School is a large semi-rural primary school situated in the attractive village of Patumāhoe , 10 kilometres northwest of Pukekohe in the Franklin District of Auckland city. We are a contributing school so we educate pupils between Years 1-6. The majority of our leavers go on to Pukekohe Intermediate.
The school was established in 1866 and boasts attractive and spacious grounds with large mature native trees, hard court areas, playing fields, a covered heated swimming pool and three adventure playgrounds.
The school has a Ministry enrolment policy in place to monitor and control roll growth.
We offer a Before School and After School Care Programme, which is run by a private business called KAS (Kids After School).
We are a very active, involved school that achieves a very high standard in academic, arts and sporting activities. Our parent partnership is very strong and we encourage all our families to be actively involved with their child’s learning.
I feel both proud and privileged to lead this outstanding primary school and the amazing professionals that make up the team here. We aim to deliver the best possible education for your child in an inclusive and vibrant setting, where each child is given the opportunity to flourish both as a learner but also as an individual.
Keryn Grey
Principal
Our Values
Manaakitanga
(Respect, honesty, responsibility) – This refers to the values and culture of care and respect. This is one of the most important concepts for children to embrace and understand. If there is any one thing that is more important than all else it would have to be kindness, tolerance, and respect. The Lion Award, Cool Cat award, the role of student leaders, and the role and attitude our teachers show each other, as well as parents and students, is Manaaki.
In this image the kawakawa leaf has been selected for its heart shape along with the Tui which is often seen in our school grounds.
Whanaungatanga
(Belonging, Inclusion, Community Involvement, Cultural diversity) – This refers to understanding who we are and our place in the world (me, my family, my school, my community, my world) and making connections with others. Most importantly it is the sense of belonging we look to foster with each and every child and family past and present that is or has been a part of our school.
This visual representation of whanaungatanga incorporates harakeke which in te ao Māori is often used to represent whānau with the inner shoots representing tamariki, the outer leaves are the awhi rito (parents) protecting tamariki and the outer leaves representing tipuna (grandparents). Again the tui which frequents our grounds is present.
Kotahitanga
(Coherence, cohesion, high expectations) – This refers to working in unity. We are all in unison, we include one another, and we support one another. Paddling the waka in the same direction.
The imagery here shows the rata vine which grows on and around other trees.
Kaitiakitanga
(Responsibility and Courage) – This refers to guardianship. Our learners and teachers as kaitiaki (guardians). All practices are for sustainability and for ensuring future students have opportunities to learn in a healthy environment. Children learn to protect and enhance the environment and treasure our past, e.g. Paddock to plate, Enviro schools, honouring our heritage and upholding school tradition.
This value is visually represented by the ponga in the position of a guardian over the tui.
