Mission and Values


VISION

Inspiring young men of oustanding character

MISSION

The "all round Waitakian", strives to be their best academically, culturally, socially, in sport and in character development. This will be achieved by reflecting the schools values.

VALUES

RESPECT

Caring for yourselves and others.

RESILIENCE

The ability to recover quickly from difficulty.

MOTIVATED

Someone who is eager to accomplish a goal.

 

THE WAITAKI STUDENT

The “all-round Waitakian” strives to be their best, academically, culturally, socially, in sport and in character development.

To achieve academically, a Waitakian:

  • Sets realistic goals and works towards achieving the highest possible level of attainment in NCEA for himself
  • Has independent work habits
  • Develops transferable learning skills

To achieve culturally, a Waitakian:

  • Participates in at least one cultural activity each year
  • Is confident and enthusiastic in performance
  • Is reliable and committed to both practice and performance       

To achieve socially, a Waitakian:

  • Has a wide range of healthy friendships
  • Respects the rights of others
  • Is tolerant of difference
  • Is well-groomed. articulate, confident and personable

To achieve in sport, a Waitakian:

  • Participates in at least one team sport or sporting activity each year
  • Plays fair and respects the competition
  • Is reliable and committed to both practice and competition
  • Shows good team spirit

To achieve in character development, a Waitakian:

  • Demonstrates the value of respect, motivation and resilience.

 

 

"Quanti est Sapere"

"How valuable is Wisdom"