Te One School
Strong Roots, Wide Horizons
Our Grouding Roots
Our roots connect us deeply to the Chatham Islands - shaping our identity and guiding our purpose:
Whakapapa
Knowing who we are and where we come from.
Kaitiakitanga
Caring for people, place, and environment as guardians of the future.
Ingenuity
Using creativity and resourcefulness to find solutions and thrive in our unique setting.
Graduate Profile
When our tamariki leave us, our graduates will be:
Resourceful and Resilient
Adaptable problem-solvers who approach challenges with creativity, perseverance, and confidence.
Independent and Self-Managing
Learners who take responsibility for their choices, manage themselves effectively, and show initiative in their learning and daily lives.
Connected and Contributing
Active members of their community — locally, nationally, and globally — who build positive relationships and value collaboration.
Culturally Grounded
Learners who honour Māori and Moriori worldviews, demonstrate respect for diversity, and use Te Reo Māori and Ta Re Moriori at an appropriate level.
Engaged and Empowered Learners
Curious, self-directed learners who take initiative, think critically, and are willing to take risks in pursuit of growth.
Balanced and Well
Individuals who value wellbeing (hauora), show empathy and respect, and maintain balance across all areas of their lives.
Achieving and Prepared
Confident achievers working at relevant curriculum levels, ready for the next stage of learning and life.
Our School Values
At Te One School, our values guide who we are and how we learn together:
Mana Atua
He oranga ngākau, he pikinga waiora
When the heart is well, wellbeing flows
When we look after our feelings and wellbeing, we are better able to learn, grow, and enjoy life.
Resilience
Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui
Be strong, be brave, be steadfast
Keep going when things are hard. Be brave, stay strong, and don’t give up.
Open to Learning
Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu
With feathers, the bird can fly
Learning gives us what we need to succeed. The more we learn, the further we can go.
Respect
He taonga te taiao, he taonga te tangata
The environment is a treasure, and people are a treasure
People and nature are both precious and deserve our care.
