Mana Potential is used across the school as: 

A strengths based tool for supporting children's emotional regulation and learning needs  (It’s about Mana - potential, influence and opportunity)

We have a clear focus on what a child can do, not what they can’t do (growth Model), it is ……………………………

• Culturally centred 

• Based on Ako  - (co constructed)

• Relationship focussed (belonging and connectedness)

• Strategies to support change

• Has holistic measuring outcomes 

• Best practice tools and techniques to support a consistent and sustainable approach to managing positive, respectful relationships within the school

Sometimes things do go wrong and our students can make some not so good choices.  We ensure we take the time to work through what has happened and use a Restorative approach.  

This is a relational approach to managing school life, grounded in beliefs about equality, dignity, mana and the potential of all people.  

The model we use focuses on building and maintaining positive, repespectful relationship which means issues are more easily resolved.  We take the time to hear all voices and teach the children to express how they are feeling using the kaitiaki.

We are committed to nurturing the well-being of our tamariki by fostering the Winds of Wellness by using Te Whare Tapa Wha, Mana Potential, Ko Wai Au, Restorative Practice and a positive culture for learning.

Our core respect values - respecting ourselves, others and the environment are embedded in daily 25 minutes session and reinforced throughout the school day and embedded within our school Health Curriculum.  These areas include anti-bullying, physical activity, puberty, life caravan, and keeping ourselves safe.

Our Health Curriculum aims to support the dynamic nature of a child’s Hauora, ensuring they feel safe, valued and empowered to thrive in a nurturing environment.