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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.  

Kia Manaaki, Kia Whakatupu, Kia Whakatutukitanga - To Care, To Grow, To Achieve

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    • Our Vision
    • Extra Curricular Activities
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    • Enrolling at Whatawhata
    • Payments
    • COVID-19 >
      • Self Isolating Help
      • RAT Test info
    • School Buses >
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  • Vacancies
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  • PTA
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