Our Motto

KIA MANAWANUI

Be of a COURAGEOUS and COMPASSIONATE heart

At Makoura College we believe our motto is a 21st century formula for success for both individuals and communities. Kia Manawanui is a Maori proverb that embodies the following ideas: 

Being courageous – involves being brave enough to give new learning, new activities and new opportunities a go, and to continue to do so, despite failure, until success has been achieved; 

Being compassionate – involves helping, supporting and caring for others. At Makoura College we believe that when compassion is joined with courage, success will be assured. As stated above, achieving something new usually involves difficulty and therefore requires courage. However, courage is often not enough on its own in which case success relies on help and support from others. Hence via courage and compassion, we believe the success of all can be achieved. Furthermore, as we all know, when we receive help and support from others we in turn are more inclined to do the same (as in the saying “what goes around comes around”) resulting in increasing numbers of people helping each other, and ultimately leading to the success of all. 

Kia Manawanui – Courage and Compassion

Our Mission

Whaia Te Tika,  Whaia Te Pono,  Whaia Te Aroha

Do what is right - Whaia Te Tika

By being respectful (act positively towards self, others, and the environment)

By being responsible and dependable (by making choices that are in the best interests of self and others; by doing what is expected of you and; by being willing to fix problems arising from your decisions)

By being fair (support your own rights, support the rights of others)

By being honest   (telling the truth) By being trustworthy  (being someone others can trust)   

Pursue wisdom through learning - Whaia Te Pono

By believing in yourself and your innate talents

By being receptive to new ideas and learning

By having the courage to persist despite challenges and difficulties

By applying new skills and knowledge positively

By being passionate and positive about learning and life   

Demonstrate concern and support for others - Whaia Te Aroha

By caring and helping those within our families, school and wider community