KARU - Our School Values

Everything the school does is based on our core values; We are Kind, Adventurous, Responsible and United.

To Be KIND

• Thinking of others
• Showing Empathy
• Looking after your well being

To Be Adventurous

• Overcome Challenges and obstacles
• Set goals
• Demonstrating courage to try new things

To Be Responsible

• Being accountable for your learning and actions
• Being honest to yourself and others

To Be United

• ​Building relationships
  
• Celebrating our successes
• Working together in collaboration
• Being respectful and listening

Who are Karu, Raku and Kura?

Karu, Raku and Kura are our values mascots. They are a family of kookako, a very special bird to the Waikato and to New Zealand. Through looking after our environment and lots of planting we hope to one day see kookako back in Whatawhata.