Ngā Uri | Students  

Uri across the kura are supported to grow as leaders through service, tuakana–teina relationships, cultural activities, sport and opportunities to contribute to kura life.

Our older uri are encouraged to take increasing responsibility, grow in confidence and independence, and support those around them. Leadership is not limited to formal roles; it is shown through initiative, care for others, commitment to learning and pride in whānau, hapū, iwi and kura.

At Te Kura o Waihārara, leadership is grounded in Rangatiratanga, Ako and Kaitiakitanga and reflects the contribution each uri can make to the wellbeing and strength of the collective.

Tuakana–teina is a Māori approach to learning and relationships in which a more experienced person supports, guides and learns alongside someone who is less experienced. These roles are not fixed; uri may be tuakana in one context and teina in another.

At Te Kura o Waihārara, tuakana–teina is woven through classroom learning, play, cultural activities, leadership and everyday kura life. It supports cooperation, responsibility, confidence and reciprocal learning.

Our Teina class includes Years 0–3 and provides learning through a rumaki reo Māori pathway. Our Tuakana class includes Years 4–8. Across both classes, uri are encouraged to care for one another, share knowledge and strengthen the mana of the group.

This practice reflects Ako, Rangatiratanga and Kaitiakitanga and reminds our uri that everyone has something to teach and something to learn.