mission statement

December 1st, 2009 by ric.h

MISSION STATEMENT

“We will achieve our vision by providing high quality 21st Century primary education that links to other local education providers and is empowering, inspiring, challenging and respect our various cultures and beliefs. ”

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vision

December 1st, 2009 by ric.h

VISION

Students educated at Owhata Primary will go on to be proud and confident adults who have acquired an education that enables them to ultimately choose professions that give them a high quality of life and standard of living.

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Kia Mataara

December 1st, 2009 by ric.h

The name “Owhata” has two meanings:

  1. O – place of Whata – Elevated stage for food or other purposes
  2. O – food or provision for a journey Whata – Elevated stage or platform

Therefore, both translations are appropriate, that the school is a storehouse of knowledge, where in food or sustenance is acquired by young children for the long journey ahead through life.

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history – owhata carving

December 1st, 2009 by ric.h

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