Badges on offer:

• ANZAC Day

  On 25 April, we remember all New Zealanders who served our country in wars and conflicts.

  Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. Lest we forget.

• Chinese New Year

  Lunar New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar calendar. In Chinese culture and East Asian countries, the festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival. The first day of Lunar New Year begins on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February.
• Choir

  Students participating in their school choir learn new songs as they rehearse throughout the year, and perform at school or community events.
• Diwali

  Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
• Eco Club

  An eco-club is a great way for students learn about environmental sustainability both at school and home. Learning may include: rubbish sorting and minimalization, seed propagation and care, composting, worm farm, and harvesting of garden produce.
• Kapa haka

  Students participating in a Kapa Haka or Pasifika cultural group learn new songs and dances, and perform at school or community events.
• Librarian

  Students who volunteer as school librarians are able to return and issue books, and help other students to use the library effectively.
• Matariki

  Matariki is named for the group of stars known as the Pleiades star cluster. Matariki begins to rise in the last few days of May and into June and symbolises the coming of the Māori New Year.
• Netball

  Students who play Netball for their school usually participate in one of the winter competitions for primary school students.
• Pink Shirt Day

  Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

  Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

• School Leader

  This badge represents leadership at school, whether as a House or Team Leader, or member of the Student Council.
• Sign Language Week

  New Zealand Sign Language Week is celebrated every year during May. This is an opportunity for the Sign Language Community in New Zealand to showcase our language and provide opportunities for people to learn New Zealand Sign Language.
• Waitangi Day

  Every year on 6 February, New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. In that year, representatives of the British Crown and over 500 Māori chiefs signed what is often considered to be New Zealand’s founding document.

Badges on offer:

• Assembly Host

  Host an assembly
• Bell Monitor

  Ring the bell on time every day. 9am, 10.30am, 10.40am, 11am, 12.30pm, 1.10pm, 1.30pm, 3.00pm.
• Bike Monitor

  Unlock the bike container at 9am. At the end of the day, check that bikes and helmets are all put away in the container and lock container.
• Breakfast Helper

  Help with the morning breakfasts and take the dishes to the staff room and put them in the dishwasher and clean up.
• Camp

  Have a successful time at camp and try all the activities. Be able to work and live together successfully. Be able to appreciate their own and others other’s strengths. Take responsibility for myself and my possessions. Appreciate the need for rules & safety. Gain confidence in their own ability to succeed. Develop some skills for outdoor living. Take responsibility for domestic chores. Have fun!
• Chromebooks

  Open the chromebook storage each morning. Make sure that the chromebooks are charged up at least every second day. Put away and lock the chromebooks at the end of each day. Make sure that there are no missing chromebooks.
• Day Book and Absences

  Go around the classrooms in the morning with the absences book and the notices book. Say Good morning. Wait patiently. Deliver any other notices.
• Games

  Organise and run a game for the class or CARE time.
• Gardening

  Helping out with the gardening consistently by planting new seedlings, watering the gardens and weeding them when necessary.
• Integrity

  To be updated
• Kapa haka

  Students participating in a Kapa haka or Pasifika cultural group learn new songs and dances, and perform at school or community events.
• Librarian

  Students who volunteer as school librarians are able to return and issue books, and help other students to use the library effectively.
• Lunch Monitor

  Deliver Lunches to the class
• Matariki

  Matariki is named for the group of stars known as the Pleiades star cluster. Matariki begins to rise in the last few days of May and into June and symbolises the coming of the Māori New Year.
• Netball

  Students who play Netball for their school usually participate in one of the winter competitions for primary school students.
• P E Gear

  Go out every afternoon and check the grounds for any P E gear left lying around and bring it into the classrooms.
• PAL's (Physical Activity Leaders)

  Students develop personal leadership skills. Students have an opportunity to accept more responsibility, appreciation, and respect from teachers and students. Students gain a sense of satisfaction for helping the enjoyment of others while working towards a happier, healthier, more physically active life! Provides a great teaching and learning opportunity in leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
• Paper Bins

  Every Wednesday afternoon, empty the paper bins from around the school into the big recycling bin in the back of the hall and put it out onto the street to get emptied.
• Pepeha Speech

  Deliver your completed Pepeha at an assembly.
• Respect for the Environment

  To be updated
• Sandpit Lid

  Go out every morning and remove the sandpit lid. Go out every afternoon and put the lid back on and lock it up. Sweep up sand when necessary.
• School Leader

  This badge represents leadership at school, whether as a House or Team Leader, or member of the Student Council.
• School Road Patrol

  School patrols help to keep students safe on the road by controlling the flow of vehicles and pedestrians at pedestrian crossings and ‘kea’ crossings (school crossing points). Students who are part of the school safety traffic team have participated in a police training programme.
• Teacher Helper

  Helping the teaching in the classroom such as marking spelling, helping other students with their work, calling the roll, etc.
• Tidy Kiwi

  Being a tidy Kiwi is not walking past that rubbish, but stopping, picking it up and putting it in the bin. Cleaning up the floor at the end of the day in the classroom so that it is kept nice and tidy.
• Wet Day Supervisors

  Supervise Room 1, 2 and 3 when it is a wet day.

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Badges on offer:

• ANZAC Stand-at-dawn

  Across the country on 25 April 2020, we remembered all New Zealanders who served our country in wars and conflicts. Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. Lest we forget.

  1. Make a poppy at home, using whatever you have available
  2. Talk to your family and whanau about what ANZAC Day means to us now
  3. Take time on ANZAC Day to remember those who served
  4. Follow the link below and complete the form to reflect on your commemorations

  Earn your ANZAC Stand-at-dawn badge
• Auckland Zoo

  Auckland Zoo Virtual Tour

  Auckland Zoo is New Zealand’s biggest animal park. Even if you are not from Auckland there are lots you can experience virtually from webcams, to animal information to home learning packs!

  1. Find the map of Auckland Zoo. Count the different species of animals that feature at the zoo.
  2. Check out the live webcams . Write down what you notice about each animals habitat.
  3. Explore the different animals in the zoo. What are 5 different species of mammals, birds and ectotherms?
  4. Find the ‘zoo stories’ and watch the video about Burma. What are three things that she does in the pool?
  5. Go to the kids area and do some of the amazing zoo related learning booklets.
  6. On the kids page, scross down and check out the exploration tasks to experience more in your own backyard

  Tour complete? Apply here for your badge!
• Hobbiton

  Hobbiton Virtual Tour

  Visit the Shire where Frodo and his friends begin their epic journey.

  1. Do a 360 degree tour of Hobbiton by clicking on each map destination. What do you notice about each place?
  2. What are three things you notice about Bag End?
  3. Using the photos in the tour, write an imaginative story about life as a hobbit.
  4. Watch the Lord of the Rings Trilogy with your family to put these places into context.

  Tour complete? Apply for your badge!
• International Antarctic Centre

  International Antarctic Centre Virtual Tour

  It's pretty cool that the International Antarctic Centre is found in our very own NZ. Now you can experience what they have on offer without even getting cold!

  1. Click on the 'Explore Antarctica' link and find out what happens at the Antarctic Centre: learn about huskies, penguins and the Hägglund.
  2. Go the to 'Education' menu at the top of the page and choose 'Antarctic Academy Programmes'. Scroll down to the Resources section and find the ‘Discovering Antarctica’ link. Click on all the boxes and find 20 ‘cool clips’ to watch. Also try and find the interactive activities on each page.
  3. Introducing Antarctica: How big and deep is it? Watch the time lapse of how Antarctica has changed over time.
  4. Ecosystems and Foodwebs: Explore this part of the site to find out more about the different animals who visit Antarctica. Use your learning to make a food web diagram to show the eating order.
  5. Oceans, Atmosphere and Landscape: Explore this tab to understand how the climate is changing and the impact this is having on the Antarctic region.

  Apply for your badge!
• NZ Maritime Museum

  NZ Maritime Museum Virtual Tour

  Explore the online collection of all things relating to maritime and the sea. With a huge online collection available...this badge is about exploring items of interest to you.

  1. Choose your first artifact from the collection. What is it? How old is it? What was it used for?
  2. Choose your second artifact from the collection. What is it? Who originally used it? Why is it in the Maritime Museums collection?
  3. Choose your third artifact from the collection. What is it? What made you choose this item?
  4. Choose your fourth artifact from the collection. What is it? What is it made out of?

  Tour complete? Apply for your badge!
• SEA LIFE Kelly Tarltons

  Kelly Tarlton's Virtual Tour

  Since 1985, Kelly Tarlton’s has been a NZ icon. It is home to the largest penguin colony in the Southern hemisphere and also is home to thousands of marine life from hundreds of different species.

  1. Find the video about the penguin colony. Watch it to find out 3 adaptation that penguins have so that they can survive in the cold.
  2. What does Josh teach us about Sharks being top of the marine food chain?
  3. Explore the 10 different zones at Kelly Tarltons. Which one is your favourite and why?

  Tour complete? Apply here for your badge!
• Team Kete

  Thanks for joining us by creating a Kete account! As schools and other organisations come on board there will be more digital badges to earn which you can discover by choosing Browse. If you have any ideas or questions, get in touch via the contact form or on Instagram @kete.nz
• Tiritiri Matangi

  Tiritiri Matangi Virtual Tour

  Tiritiri Matangi - an open wildlife sanctuary which is an ongoing conservation project. If you haven’t been then now is your chance to visit virtually.

  1. Explore the four different categories of birds found on Tiri; endemic, native, non-native and seabirds. Click on each one and order them from largest to smallest based on size.
  2. Find the history of Tiritiri Matangi and discuss with someone how it came to be an isolated island.
  3. Who lives on Tiri? Would you want to live somewhere which is isolated? What would be the pros and cons?
  4. What is the story behind Tiri’s famous lighthouse?

  Tour complete? Apply here for your badge!
• Tāne Mahuta Walk

  Tāne Mahuta Walk Virtual Tour

  Tāne Mahuta, the mighty Kauri. This is New Zealand’s largest tree and it is currently under protection. Take a virtual trip to Northland to visit!

  1. Watch the video before you enter the forest walk. What are three things you have to do to prevent Kauri dieback?
  2. Search the DOC site to find out the measurements of Tāne Mahuta. Can you draw or map out it’s size in your backyard?
  3. According to Maori mythology, who are Tāne's parents?
  4. What is the English translation of Tāne Mahuta’s name?

  Tour complete? Apply here for your badge!
• Waitangi

  Waitangi Virtual Tour

  In 1840 Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed and formed the basis of a growing partnership between Maori and European peoples. This is our history and you can learn more by taking a virtual tour of the Treaty grounds in the Bay of Islands.

  1. Click on the interactive map and visit 6 different places on the Waitangi grounds. How many different places feature on this map?
  2. Visit the Treaty House. Who was the first British resident of this house?
  3. When was Te Whare Rūnanga officially opened?
  4. Find the waka. How many men were needed to row Ngātokimatawhaorua?
  5. Click on Learn >> Resources, watch some of the videos and click on links to artifacts. Share this with someone in your bubble.

  Tour complete? Apply here for your badge!
• Whakarewarewa

  Whakarewarewa Virtual Tour

  Nestled in the middle of the North Island you will find a living Maori village. Whakarewarewa will blow your mind!

  1. Explore the site and look into what this village have to offer. Find the Maori name for the residents of this village.
  2. Watch this video and make a list of 10 different things you see people learning about and doing at the village.
  3. Read about why Rotorua is a geothermal field and find out what the most noted geyser is in NZ. What is it’s Maori name? How big is it’s splash? How often does it erupt?
  4. What are the 4 principles that the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people live by?

  Tour complete? Apply for your badge!

Badges on offer:

• Ohau

  This is to certify that this student is a member of the Ohau house group 2020.
• Waikawa

  This is to certify that this student is a member of the Waikawa house group 2020.
• Waitarere

  This is to certify that this student is a member of the Waitarere house group 2020.

Badges on offer:

• ANZAC Day

  On 25 April, we remember all New Zealanders who served our country in wars and conflicts.

  Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. Lest we forget.

• Chinese New Year

  Lunar New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar calendar. In Chinese culture and East Asian countries, the festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival. The first day of Lunar New Year begins on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February.
• Choir

  Students participating in their school choir learn new songs as they rehearse throughout the year, and perform at school or community events.
• Eco Club

  An eco-club is a great way for students learn about environmental sustainability both at school and home. Learning may include: rubbish sorting and minimalization, seed propagation and care, composting, worm farm, and harvesting of garden produce.
• Hockey

  Students participating in a Kapa Haka or Pasifika cultural group learn new songs and dances, and perform at school or community events.
• Integrity

  To be updated
• Kapa haka

  Students participating in a Kapa Haka or Pasifika cultural group learn new songs and dances, and perform at school or community events.
• Librarian

  Students who volunteer as school librarians are able to return and issue books, and help other students to use the library effectively.
• Matariki

  Matariki is named for the group of stars known as the Pleiades star cluster. Matariki begins to rise in the last few days of May and into June and symbolises the coming of the Māori New Year.
• Netball

  Students who play Netball for their school usually participate in one of the winter competitions for primary school students.
• Perseverence

  To be updated
• School Leader

  This badge represents leadership at school, whether as a House or Team Leader, or member of the Student Council.
• School Patrol

  School patrols help to keep students safe on the road by controlling the flow of vehicles and pedestrians at pedestrian crossings and ‘kea’ crossings (school crossing points). Students who are part of the school safety traffic team have participated in a police training programme.
• Sign Language Week

  New Zealand Sign Language Week is celebrated every year during May. This is an opportunity for the Sign Language Community in New Zealand to showcase our language and provide opportunities for people to learn New Zealand Sign Language.
• Waitangi Day

  Every year on 6 February, New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. In that year, representatives of the British Crown and over 500 Māori chiefs signed what is often considered to be New Zealand’s founding document.
• Waterpolo (Flippa Ball)

  Students who play Flippa Ball for their school usually participate in one of the winter competitions for primary school students. Children learn teamwork, ball skills, swimming and water confidence.

Badges on offer:

• Aroha atu, Aroha mai

  Our school staff, students and families are on a mission to make sure we are ALWAYS KIND.  This is a collective effort to teach and re-teach ourselves and others around us that we choose to be kind in what we say, hear and do.
• Kia Auaha te Ako

  Being a CREATIVE LEARNER involves problem solving, inquiry, creating, reflecting, evaluating and thinking outside of the box.  Rather than being consumers of knowledge, we strive for our students to be the future creators of knowledge and solutions.
• Mana Motuhake

  Our final value wraps all of the other 3 values into a celebration of individual and unique identity within an ethos of inclusion. At Raurimu Ave School we ensure that every child is valued for who they are. Using the "it takes a village" approach we make sure that as a collective EVERYONE MATTERS.
• Mana tangata & Mana whenua

  We have chosen to extend RESPECT for ourselves further to others and also the land and environment.  We help each other to understand that respect for others and the environment can only happen as an extension of our own self respect.

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Badges on offer:

• Kapa haka

  Students participating in a Kapa Haka or Pasifika cultural group learn new songs and dances, and perform at school or community events.
• Matariki

  Matariki is named for the group of stars known as the Pleiades star cluster. Matariki begins to rise in the last few days of May and into June and symbolises the coming of the Māori New Year.
• Netball

  Students who play Netball for their school usually participate in one of the winter competitions for primary school students.
• School Leader

  This badge represents leadership at school, whether as a House or Team Leader, or member of the Student Council.
• School Patrol

  School patrols help to keep students safe on the road by controlling the flow of vehicles and pedestrians at pedestrian crossings and ‘kea’ crossings (school crossing points). Students who are part of the school safety traffic team have participated in a police training programme.
• Sign Language Week

  New Zealand Sign Language Week is celebrated every year during May. This is an opportunity for the Sign Language Community in New Zealand to showcase our language and provide opportunities for people to learn New Zealand Sign Language.
• Waitangi Day

  Every year on 6 February, New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. In that year, representatives of the British Crown and over 500 Māori chiefs signed what is often considered to be New Zealand’s founding document.

Badges on offer:

• Choir

  Students participating in their school choir learn new songs as they rehearse throughout the year, and perform at school or community events. Miss Spencer/Mrs Firmston confirm this.
• Cross Country

  Did you participate in and complete our School Cross Country for 2021?
• Eco Warrior

  An eco-club is a great way for students learn about environmental sustainability both at school and home. Learning may include: rubbish sorting and minimalization, seed propagation and care, composting, worm farm, and harvesting of garden produce. Mr Pepper confirms this one
• Handwriting -Full Pen License

  Having excellent handwriting is extremely important. When you get to college, you will need to hand in assignments and reports and this is sometimes asked in writing. Making sure others can read your learning is vital. You will need to not only take the sample but also show that you can keep your handwriting really good for a period of time. Your classroom teacher confirms this one. Are able to use PEN at all times in class.
• Handwriting -Learner Pen License

  Pen Just for handwriting lessons only. Having excellent handwriting is extremely important. When you get to college, you will need to hand in assignments and reports and this is sometimes asked in writing. Making sure others can read your learning is vital. You will need to not only take the sample but also show that you can keep your handwriting really good for a period of time. Your classroom teacher confirms this one. You are only able to use PEN at handwriting times only.
• Muriwai Beach Safety

  Participate in beach safety training at Muriwai Surf Club. Swim in the surf at Muriwai beach.
• PE shed leader

  You have applied and be given the role to make sure the PE shed runs well. You are well organised and ready to help teachers when required. You are able to be trusted and relied upon.
• Pepeha

  Being able to say your Pepeha with confidence is very important. Being a senior in the school, you need to be able to role model this for the other children coming through. Saying a Pepeha is a challenge but we step up and take this on. Your classroom teacher confirms this one.
• Physically Fit

  Making sure we are keeping our bodies moving and staying fits is very important as we grow up. Staying fit is fun and allows us to keep the body God gave us ready of action! We look after our bodies every day. Mrs Wood confirms this one.
• Prayer

  You have been saying prayers at school for many years. By now you understand the importance of God in your lives and speaking to him daily allows us to live a better life. This badge shares with others that you are capable of leading prayer here at school. This includes setting up the prayer focus, organizing a song, reading a Gospel, and allowing others to share their prayer intentions. Miss Lowe needs to sign you off for this one. Miss McKeyzer confirms this one.
• Recorder

  Being part of this group is really important. You have to make sure that you are keeping up with practices and that you are having fun. We practice once a week and when we have a performance it will go to twice a week. You will also need to practice at home 20 minutes a night so that you are ready for our school times. Mr Pepper to oversee.
• Road Patrol

  You have stepped up and taken on the role of looking after people's safety before and after school. We need to be always watching and working together on patrol so that all our school friends are safe and their families. Students who are part of the school safety traffic team have participated in a police training programme. Mrs Wood confirms this one.
• School Librarian

  This person loves reading and is always there to help others in the library. They support the classroom teacher and make sure the library is a calm and tidy place to be.
• Sustainability

  This badge will show that you have produced a page on your google site showing your learning about Sustainability?
• Swimming

  You have taken part in all the swimming lessons and never forgotten your togs or towel. You have also taken part fully in the swimming sports and tried all the races that you could.
• Tech support

  This person is early and checks that everything goes and that the batteries are charged and ready for action. They tidy up the hall IT gear at the end of assemblies and also help out when needed for whole school events.
• Timestables

  Knowing your time's tables is so important if you are going to get better at Maths. At college, it is expected that you can recall your basic facts really quickly. You have to practice and practice and only you can get you there! Your classroom teacher confirms this one.
• Ukelele

  Being part of this group is really important. You have to make sure that you are keeping up with practices and that you are having fun. We practice once a week and when we have a performance it will go to twice a week. Miss Spencer and Mrs Firmston to over see.
• Wet Day Monitor

  This person makes sure that the classes are ready for when the teachers return from the staffroom. Keep the classroom calm and quiet and make sure the children pack up after they finish with their gear. If using a teacher's laptop make sure you look after it and only watch movies that the children have all agreed on.
• e-learning

  -create a new page on your google site portfolio -create your own title/header -embed your own google slides to your page -create a poster in google drawings or canva and add to your page -add a you tube video to your page -add a link to another website for more information -add an image carousel to your page -create a poster by hand and add to your page

Badges on offer:

• Ako

  Ako is teaching and learning. Students can be teachers to other students and to adults. Adults can learn from each other and students. Everyone can learn from anyone!
• Conservation Club

  Member of the Conservation Club.
• Fruit Monitor

  Fruit Monitors deliver the fruit to the classrooms each day, and then collect and wash the baskets.
• House Leaders

  House Leaders are voted by the students and teacher. They lead each of our 4 houses (Alamein, Benghazi, Tripoli and Tobruk) in sporting events and various activities.
• Kaitiakitanga

  Kaitiakitanga is about guardianship. Not only of our land, oceans and environment, but also of our people, our property and our health.
• Kapa Haka

  Member of the school Kapa Haka group.
• Mana Tangata

  Mana Tangata is about respect, and combines the ideas of Rangimarie and Tukumarie (peace and tolerance).
• Manaakitanga

  Maanakitanga is about caring for others. We can show we care for others by helping them, looking after our teina, inviting people to play games with you, sit with you or work with you.
• Milk Monitor

  Milk Monitors deliver milk to each class everyday, and collect and recycle the rubbish once classes have consumed their milk.
• PB4L

  PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)
• Road Patrol

  School Road Patrol Monitor
• Student Leader

  Student Leaders at TPS are voted in by the student and staff. They run activities at school and take on various responsibilities such as helping with Breakfast Club, running assemblies or taking a lunchtime sport.
• Te Reo Maori

  This student shows the courage to mihi in te reo Māori, and encourages others to.
• Travelwise/ Bike Monitor

  Travel Wise Student Leader/Bike Monitor
• Whanaungatanga

  Whanaungatanga is building positive relationships with peers, teachers, visitors and whanau.

Badges on offer:

• Awesome Reader

  Class award badge for our tamariki displaying awesome effort, attitude and skills in their classroom reading
• Ka pai to mahi

  One of our class weekly award badges for our tamariki demonstrating a hard-working ethic in a variety of ways in their class program.
• Kererū/ Kairangi

  Kererū/ kairangi is one of our six Waikino School Values. All these values are held by native birds and Kererū manu holds the value of excellence. We can demonstrate Kererū/ kairangi in all areas of our school and home lives. Kairangi is a Māori word representing anything held in high esteem. At Waikino we value the skills of leadership in your own life and for the benefit of others.
• Kiwi/ Whanaungatanga

  Kiwi/ Whānaungatanga is one of our six Waikino School Values. All these values are held by native birds and Kiwi manu holds the value of excellence. We can demonstrate Kiwi/ whanaungatanga in all areas of our school and home lives. Whānaungatanga is a Māori word representing relationship, kinship, sense of family connection - a relationship through shared experiences and working together which provides people with a sense of belonging. It develops as a result of kinship rights and obligations, which also serve to strengthen each member of the kin group. It also extends to others to whom one develops a close familial, friendship or reciprocal relationship.
• Kōtare/ Toitoi

  Kōtare/ Toitoi is one of our six Waikino School Values. All these values are held by native birds and Kōtare many holds the value of encouragement. We can demonstrate Kōtare/Toitoi in all areas of our school and home lives. Toitoi is a Māori word meaning the pinnacle of achievement, and is linked to ideas of excellence, encouragement and motivation.
• Master Mathematician

  Class award for our tamariki who are displaying excellent attitude, perseverance and enthusiasm in their mathematics learning
• Pīwakawaka/Hauora

  Pīwakawaka/ hauora is one of our six Waikino School Values. All these values are held by native birds and Pīwakawaka manu holds the value of positivity. We can demonstrate Pīwakawaka/ Hauora in all areas of our school and home lives. Hauora is a Māori word meaning to be fit, well, healthy, vigorous, in good spirits
• Ruru/ Maramatanga

  Ruru/ maramatanga is one of our six Waikino School Values. All these values are held by native birds and Ruru manu holds the value of Creativity. We can demonstrate Ruru in all areas of our school and home lives. Maramatanga is a Māori word meaning enlightenment, insight, understanding, light, meaning, significance, brainwave.
• Tūī/ Kaitiakitanga

  Tūī/ Kaitiakitanga is one of our six Waikino School Values. All these values are held by native birds and Tui manu holds the value of guardianship. We can demonstrate Tui in all areas of our school and home lives. Kaitiakitanga is a Māori word meaning guardianship, stewardship, trusteeship, trustee.
• Wicked writer

  Class award for our tamariki who are trying really hard with their writing in class

Badges on offer:

• ANZAC Day

  On 25 April, we remember all New Zealanders who served our country in wars and conflicts.

  Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. Lest we forget.

• Chinese New Year

  Lunar New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar calendar. In Chinese culture and East Asian countries, the festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival. The first day of Lunar New Year begins on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February.
• Choir

  Students participating in their school choir learn new songs as they rehearse throughout the year and perform at school or community events.
• Diwali

  Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
• Earth Day

  Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.
• Eco Club

  An eco-club is a great way for students learn about environmental sustainability both at school and home. Learning may include: rubbish sorting and minimalization, seed propagation and care, composting, worm farm, and harvesting of garden produce.
• Kapa haka

  Students participating in a Kapa Haka or Pasifika cultural group learn new songs and dances, and perform at school or community events.
• Librarian

  Students who volunteer as school librarians are able to return and issue books, and help other students to use the library effectively.
• Matariki

  Matariki is named for the group of stars known as the Pleiades star cluster. Matariki begins to rise in the last few days of May and into June and symbolises the coming of the Māori New Year.
• Netball

  Students who play Netball for their school usually participate in one of the winter competitions for primary school students.
• Pink Shirt Day

  Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

  Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

• Respect for Others

  To be updated
• Respect for the Environment

  To be updated
• School Council

  This badge represents leadership at school as a member of the Student Council.
• School Leader

  This badge represents leadership at school as a House or Team Leader.
• School Patrol

  School patrols help to keep students safe on the road by controlling the flow of vehicles and pedestrians at pedestrian crossings and ‘kea’ crossings (school crossing points). Students who are part of the school safety traffic team have participated in a police training programme.
• Sign Language Week

  New Zealand Sign Language Week is celebrated every year during May. This is an opportunity for the Sign Language Community in New Zealand to showcase our language and provide opportunities for people to learn New Zealand Sign Language.
• Waitangi Day

  Every year on 6 February, New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. In that year, representatives of the British Crown and over 500 Māori chiefs signed what is often considered to be New Zealand’s founding document.

Badges on offer:

• ANZAC Day

  On 25 April, we remember all New Zealanders who served our country in wars and conflicts.

  Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. Lest we forget.

• Chinese New Year

  Lunar New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar calendar. In Chinese culture and East Asian countries, the festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival. The first day of Lunar New Year begins on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February.
• Choir

  Students participating in their school choir learn new songs as they rehearse throughout the year and perform at school or community events.
• Creativity

  To be updated
• Curiosity

  To be updated
• Diwali

  Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
• Earth Day

  Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.
• Eco Club

  An eco-club is a great way for students learn about environmental sustainability both at school and home. Learning may include: rubbish sorting and minimalization, seed propagation and care, composting, worm farm, and harvesting of garden produce.
• Hockey

  Students who play Hockey for their school usually participate in one of the winter competitions for primary school students. At this level, hockey is typically six aside playing on a 1/4 or 1/2 turf.
• Honesty

  To be updated
• Inclusiveness

  To be updated
• Kapa haka

  Students participating in a Kapa Haka or Pasifika cultural group learn new songs and dances, and perform at school or community events.
• Kindness

  To be updated
• Librarian

  Students who volunteer as school librarians are able to return and issue books, and help other students to use the library effectively.
• Matariki

  Matariki is named for the group of stars known as the Pleiades star cluster. Matariki begins to rise in the last few days of May and into June and symbolises the coming of the Māori New Year.
• Netball

  Students who play Netball for their school usually participate in one of the winter competitions for primary school students.
• Perseverence

  To be updated
• Pink Shirt Day

  Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

  Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

• Respect for Others

  To be updated
• Respect for Self

  To be updated
• Respect for the Environment

  To be updated
• School Patrol

  School patrols help to keep students safe on the road by controlling the flow of vehicles and pedestrians at pedestrian crossings and ‘kea’ crossings (school crossing points). Students who are part of the school safety traffic team have participated in a police training programme.
• School Rangitira

  This badge represents leadership at school, whether as a House or Team Leader, or member of the Student Council.
• Sign Language Week

  New Zealand Sign Language Week is celebrated every year during May. This is an opportunity for the Sign Language Community in New Zealand to showcase our language and provide opportunities for people to learn New Zealand Sign Language.
• Waitangi Day

  Every year on 6 February, New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. In that year, representatives of the British Crown and over 500 Māori chiefs signed what is often considered to be New Zealand’s founding document.

Badges on offer:

• Character 1 - Effective

  Can identify and evaluate challenges they face and create effective action plans to address these.
• Character 1 - Emerging

  Can identify and evaluate challenges they face and create effective action plans to address these.
• Character 1 - Exemplary

  Can identify and evaluate challenges they face and create effective action plans to address these.
• Character 2 - Effective

  Displays attributes to be an effective team player.
• Character 2 - Emerging

  Displays attributes to be an effective team player.
• Character 2 - Exemplary

  Displays attributes to be an effective team player.
• Hauora 1 - Effective

  Maintains regular involvement in and enjoys regular physical exercise
• Hauora 1 - Emerging

  Maintains regular involvement in and enjoys regular physical exercise
• Hauora 1 - Exemplary

  Maintains regular involvement in and enjoys regular physical exercise
• Hauora 2 - Effective

  Demonstrates a respectful and proactive approach towards their own hauora
• Hauora 2 - Emerging

  Demonstrates a respectful and proactive approach towards their own hauora
• Hauora 2 - Exemplary

  Demonstrates a respectful and proactive approach towards their own hauora