Our Vision
Mā te kimi ka kite, Mā te kite ka mōhio, Mā te mōhio ka mārama
Inspiring ākonga to take every opportunity to succeed
Our Mission
Taiohi Tū Taiohi Ora
To foster young people to be the best they can be, equipped for great futures
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Our Core Values
Respect
Whakaute
For self, others and the environment through tolerance, equity, empathy and celebration of diversity
Ōtaki College Pride
Rangatira Te Tū
For self, whānau, college and community through an understanding of Te Kawa o Te Ako
Active Learning
Ākonga kamakama
Lifelong learning through perseverance, inquiry, collaboration and critical thinking
Responsibility
Kawenga
For self, others and the environment through thoughtful decision making
Te Kawa o Te Ako
Te Kawa o Te Ako:
Our guiding principles that underpin all we do:
Kotahitanga
The development and maintenance of a unity of purpose and direction.
Pūkengatanga
The preservation, teaching and creation of mātauranga Māori.
Kaitiakitanga
The obligation to foster and protect all living things.
Manaakitanga
The expression of mana-enhancing behaviour towards one another.
Whānaungatanga
The reciprocal rights and responsibilities that flow from the inter-relationships of all living things
Te Reo
The responsibility to ensure the transmission of te reo to future generations.
Whakapapa
The inter-relationships of all living things.
Ūkaipōtanga
The importance of tūrangawaewae, a place where one belongs, feels valued and is able to contribute.
Wairuatanga
The recognition of the intimate spiritual connections that link atua, humankind and nature.
Rangatiratanga
The expression of the attributes of a Rangatira, including humility and leadership by example.