Two pathways, one school, one promise: that every tamaiti will be known, stretched and supported on the road that fits them.
Ngā ara ako — our pathways
Both pathways follow the national curriculum, taught by kaiako who know each learner well. The difference is the language of instruction — and both are equally part of the life of our kura.
The Rūmaki pathway is for whānau who want their children to learn in te reo Māori — to think, speak, read and write confidently in the language, grounded in tikanga and kaupapa Māori.
The Auraki pathway delivers the curriculum in English, with te reo Māori and tikanga woven through the school day. It is mainstream learning with a distinctly local identity.
Te marautanga
A broad, balanced curriculum with strong literacy and numeracy at the centre — and room for creativity, movement and discovery.
Reading, writing, oracy and — in either pathway — confident use of te reo Māori.
Strong foundations, problem-solving habits and real-world number confidence.
Inquiry learning — including the remarkable geothermal environment on our doorstep.
Waiata, kapa haka, visual art and performance as everyday learning.
Tautoko — support
Different tamariki need different things at different times. Our kaiako work with whānau to identify what each learner needs early, and to put support in place — whether that is extension, extra help, or simply a different way in.
Where additional expertise is needed, we work alongside the right people: learning support staff, teacher aides, and external specialists — always keeping whānau in the conversation.
Whakautu pātai — questions
The most common questions whānau ask us when they are deciding.
No. Many of our tamariki begin with little or no reo. Immersion works because the whole environment supports it — kaiako, waiata, routines and play. What matters most is your whānau's commitment to the journey.
Yes, with careful planning. We meet with whānau to talk through timing and support, so the transition is smooth for your tamaiti and there are no gaps in their learning.
Class sizes are set so that every learner is known well by their kaiako. Ask the office for current numbers in the year level you are considering.
Doors open at 8.30am. The day moves through literacy and numeracy in the morning, then inquiry learning, te reo, arts, sport and play. We finish at 3.00pm, with kai and activities after school through the week.
Haere mai
The best way to decide is to visit. We will show you both pathways, introduce you to kaiako, and answer every question your whānau has.
