Ngā aho - key focus areas of leadership
The aho of the korowai weaves through the whenu, binding the korowai together as a wearable garment. Each of the aho depicts a key focus area for leadership, as outlined below:
| Key focus area: | Focus of leader: | Learner outcomes: |
|---|---|---|
| MANA MOKOPUNA placing the learner at the heart Ko te mokopuna te pūtake o te mātauranga | learner potential and success | The learner enjoys high-quality education focused on the realisation of his or her potential and success as Māori and as a citizen of the world |
| MANA WAIRUA spiritual and holistic well-being He puna wairua He puna tangata | the physical, emotional, social and educational well-being of every individual | The learner’s self-worth, self-esteem and personal pride are displayed in his or her demeanour, attitude and behaviour |
| MANA TANGATA recognising that relationships are critical to effective practice He toi whakairo, he mana tangata | building relationships on trust, honesty and respect | The learner develops physical, spiritual and emotional well-being; an awareness of his or her individual uniqueness; and knowledge and respect for himself or herself and others |
| MANA REO the preservation of te reo Māori Ko te reo te waka wairua o ō tātou tīpuna | developing, strengthening and preserving high-quality delivery of education through te reo Māori in everyday practices | The learner is a competent thinker, speaker, reader and writer in both Māori and English |
| MANA TIKANGA Māori customs and protocols He tangata i ākona ki te whare, tūnga ki te marae tau ana | ensuring appropriate tikanga in protocols and practice across all aspects of the kura | The learner is secure in the knowledge of his or her ancestral links, and considers the hopes and aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi |
| MANA MĀTAURANGA Māori discourses and knowledge Ko te waka mātauranga, he waka eke noa | asserting that being and thinking Māori is an advantage | The learner understands contemporary and traditional views of te ao Māori and the natural world |
| MANA Ā-KURA the uniqueness of each kura Mā tātou katoa hei whakatō i te whakaaro ka puta ki te ao | identifying and developing teaching and learning programmes unique to the goals and aspirations of kura whānau | The learner is intellectually stimulated within an environment conducive to learning |
