Goal: To ensure the kura equips learners with knowledge, skills and values to succeed in the 21st century as Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world

Leadership practice:

• inspiring learners through the provision of high-quality innovative educational experiences that focus on learners’ needs and interests
• ensuring the kura is in a position to take advantage of any opportunities to advance teaching and learning to benefit learners
• maintaining a watchful eye on innovation and advancements within the education sector by reading widely and attending conferences, seminars and workshops
• learning from learners about their world view, technologies, innovations and aspirations for learning
• providing school-wide opportunities for learner-centred teaching and learning
• participating in professional development as a leading learner

Goal: To be prepared for challenges to the well-being of learners, staff and whānau

Leadership practice:

• being sensitive and mindful of the circumstances and situations of learners, staff and whānau
• ensuring teaching and learning practices are appropriately adjusted to meet the personal needs of individuals and groups
• being informed about events in the kura community and wider society, in terms of factors that may impact on the kura, learners, staff, kura whānau and iwi educational goals
• developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships and accountability partnerships with educational organisations, social agencies and iwi entitities
• creating a teaching and learning environment focused on positive outcomes
• interacting on a professional level with other leaders to build a learning community of mentoring, coaching and collaborative alliances

Goal: To promote and support healthy relationships at all levels – personal, kura whānau, iwi, staff, learners and the learning community

Leadership practice:

• maintaining strong relationships with kura whānau and the learning community to create a collaborative environment that is focused on learners’ educational success
• ensuring staff and learners have access to educational opportunities that allow them to engage with external groups and organisations to extend their knowledge base
• creating opportunities to celebrate learner successes and achievements

Goal: To promote and extend te reo Māori proficiency among learners

Leadership practice:

• encouraging and promoting te reo Māori as the language of communication
• ensuring staff are made aware of new developments in relation to te reo Māori
• supporting staff to undertake te reo Māori professional development programmes

Goal: To be prepared for challenges to the tikanga of the kura

Leadership practice:

• being prepared to protect and apply appropriate tikanga at each and every encounter
• ensuring that tikanga is consistent and appropriate
• enlisting support from pakeke to advise on tikanga for learners and the kura
• undertaking risk managment and planning to ensure relevant tikanga is observed within kura operations and activities

Goal: To use mātauranga Māori to guide educational planning

Leadership practice:

• applying tikanga and mātauranga when formulating strategic plans for the future
• looking ‘back to the future’ and using Māori knowledge, past histories and herstories, evolving knowledges and experiences to guide future plans and development
• engaging with iwi for guidance and advice on tikanga and mātauranga Māori
• integrating iwi knowledge and concepts into planning and future directions for the kura

Goal: To establish, promote and maintain high standards, goals and expectations for every learner and adult in the kura

Leadership practice:

• establishing and extending teaching and learning programmes that are relevant and up to date with current developments and conventions in teaching and learning
• regularly reviewing programmes and systems to ensure teaching strategies proven by classroom practice help learners achieve
• stimulating innovation and creativity in school-wide teaching and learning activities
• inspiring and motivating learning with exciting teaching and learning programmes and practices
• staying focused and connected to learners’ learning and classroom practice
• guiding a collective approach to classroom practice to improve learners’ achievement and success