Welcome!
Kia Ora Koutou. Our vision statement "Leading me to Lead my Learning" aims to develop life-long learners who are independent and motivated to succeed in achieving their goals. The school philosophy is underpinned by our seven waves, which provide a universal framework and common language to base our learning goals around. Join our whanau and ride the waves to success at Te Akau ki Papamoa.
Bruce Jepsen - Principal 
Key Competencies
The New Zealand Curriculum identifies five key competencies:
- Thinking
- Using language, symbols and texts
- Managing self
- Relating to others
- Participating and contributing
People use these competencies to live, learn, work, and contribute as active members of their communities. More complex than skills, the competencies draw also on knowledge, attitudes, and values in ways that lead to action. They are not separate or stand-alone. They are the key to learning in every learning area.
The Key Competencies are taught through the Seven Waves of Learning.