The Wakatipu Way

Kā mauka whakatipu - Reach for your Heights

ExcellencePanekiretanga

STRIVING TO ACHIEVE OUR PERSONAL BEST, IN EVERYTHING WE DO

  • We do our best
  • We set and work towards personal goals
  • We challenge ourselves

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RespectTe whakaute

FOR SELF, OTHERS, WHS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

  • We follow instructions
  • We use appropriate language
  • We take care of our school
  • We show our thanks

ResponsibilityTakohanga

CHOOSING OUR RESPONSES, AND BEING ACCOUNTABLE FOR OUR DECISIONS, ACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

  • We own our actions
  • We are organised and use our time well
  • We look out for others


ResilienceTe manawanui me te ū

BEING ABLE TO COPE WITH AND GROW FROM CHALLENGE

  • We believe in ourselves and others
  • We keep trying even when things are hard
  • We seek help when we need it
  • We actively manage our wellbeing


InclusionKotahitanga

ACTIVELY WELCOMING, INCLUDING ALL AND CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

  • We are kind and considerate
  • We listen to and value others
  • We support others to belong


PrideWhakahī

VALUING THE SCHOOL AND ITS PEOPLE

  • We celebrate our successes
  • We represent the school positively
  • We wear our school uniform correctly


Tahuna - School Waiata

E te tini e te mano 
Kia ora rā 
Anei a Whakatipu 
E mihi mahana 
Kia koutou katoa 
Takahia mai rā 
Ko te aroha 
Mai i kā rika pōwhiri 
E tuwhera atu nei 
Ko Kawarau te mauka
Ko Wakatipu te roto 
Haere mai ra ki Tāhuna (x2)

To the many, to the thousands
Greetings
Here we are Wakatipu
A warm welcome
To you all
Traveling from afar
Come forth with love
We welcome you all 
With open arms 
Remarkables the mountain
Wakatipu the lake
Welcome again to you all (x2)