SCHOOL VISION
"Ake runga - Our best always"
Ake Runga means giving our best as we climb the vine of knowledge together at Apanui School. We grow ākonga who are confident and connected, who know who they are, and who engage deeply in learning – grounded in their cultural identity and ready to contribute to the world.
Our learning pathway: Tāwhaki and the baskets of knowledge
Tāwhaki climbed the vine of knowledge through the ten sacred heavens, meeting a test at each level, to receive the four baskets of knowledge: Whekite (observation), Whekaro (learn), Te Werohia (analyse and investigate), and Te Whakairihia (apply new learning). As ākonga move through these stages, they grow as Te Pou Mataaho – knowledgeable learners who value and appreciate many perspectives.
Mission Statement
We think, collaborate, communicate, contribute, and create.
Whakatauaki ō Ngāti Awa
"He manu hōu ahau, he pī ka rere - I am a small bird poised for flight.”
Te Mautaranui was a young Ngāti Awa warrior and leader. Tuakeake was jealous and planned to murder Te Mautaranui. Tuakeake offered Te Mautaranui his sisters hand in marriage and he invited him to Kahungunu (Hawkes Bay).
The people of Ngāti Awa advised Te Mautaranui not to go. However, he decided to go, and when he arrived at Kahungunu he was welcomed onto the pā.
But then Tuakeake closed the gates of the pā behind Te Mautaranui.
Te Mautaranui realised he was trapped and he uttered ‘He manu hōu ahau, he pī ka rere’.
Te Mautaranui faced this challenge but he was defeated and died.
Even though Tuakeake broke Te Mautaranui physically, he could not break his spirit.
Apanui School Values
Respect – Whakanuitanga:
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Collaborates and co-operates with others
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Is kind and helpful
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Respects the uniqueness of others
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Displays courtesy and addresses teachers/peers appropriately
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Shows respect for our school and the wider environment
Resilience – Whakamanawatanga:
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Shows independence
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Perseveres with tasks
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Demonstrates self-control
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Is prepared to take risks and learns from mistakes
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Displays positivity
Responsibility – Manaakitanga:
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Displays appropriate playground behaviour
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Makes good choices
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Observes class routines
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Follows directions
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Manages time effectively
Apanui School Logo
Our logo depicts the Mātaatua Waka in front of Whakaari (White Island) on the top right.
The Mātaatua waka was one of the great voyaging waka. It brought Māori descendants to the Eastern BOP region, including Ngāti Awa.
It was captained by Toroa and landed in Whakatāne more than 700 years ago.
Moutohorā (Whale Island) is shown in the bottom left.
This has significance to both Ngāti Awa and Tūhoe. Moutuhora Island is a major feature of the Whakatāne seascape.
