WHĀIA TE ARA TIKA

Nelson Intermediate - Te Kura Tūwaenga o Whakatū is focused on creating a positive mauri ora (sense of wellbeing) for all students. Our professional practises, in all aspects of schooling, take into account the students cultural identity and individual circumstances. Through the Whāia Te Ara Tika message, students are encouraged to take responsibility for continually uplifting the mana of the school and each other.

Whanaungatanga

CONNECTED

Develop and maintain respectful and meaningful partnerships with our kura and community.

Rangatiratanga

LEADER

Build a clear sense of personal identity and self-worth through integrity, generosity, and peacefulness. 

Manaakitanga

SUPPORTIVE

Show respect, empathy and regard for everyone in our kura and community.

Kaitiakitanga

PROTECTOR

Actively protect our environment, people, culture and heritage, knowledge, language and resources for the future.

Connected Leaders, Supportive Protectors

We are a school of opportunities, so whether your child loves sports, art, music or wants to explore more of their cultural heritage, at NIS they have the support and encouragement to do so. Our learning programmes integrate all areas of the curriculum and are responsive to student interests and needs. As a school we engage with whānau and members of our wider community to provide advice, guidance and expertise which allows for authentic and meaningful leaning opportunities.