‘Developing Globally Minded Citizens - equipped with the skills and values
to contribute positively in a local, national and global context.’
Tairua School CITIZEN Profile
Our learner profile, developed in partnership with our students and wider community, underpins everything we do at Tairua School. It defines our shared goals and aspirations for all students, management and staff and is ingrained throughout our policies and curriculum.
As Tairua School Citizens these are our values:
Connected to the Local , National and Global Environment
T.S.Cs are connected to their environment through actions, experiences, literature, technology, attitudes and culture. They are aware of events, issues, organisations and people that have an impact on their lives. Connected,
Aware, Empowered, Passionate, Involved.Independent Self Managers
T.S.Cs are self-motivated, self-organised and managing. They set goals, make plans, manage projects and self-assess effectively. Independent, Goal setters, Self-disciplined, Organised.Trustworthy and Reliable
T.S.Cs demonstrate a deep sense of respect for people, community and environment. A robust strength ofcharacter and visible integrity makes the Tairua School Citizen a valued member of any community.
Trustworthy, Accountable, Honest, DependableInnovative and creative thinkers
T.S.Cs engages in creative, critical and metacognitive activity that makes sense of information, experiences, concepts and the unknown. Innovative, Original, Imaginative, ExperimentalZest for Knowledge and learning
T.S.Cs identifies and seizes opportunities to create, explore, interpret and transfer knowledge. They are active seekers and users of diverse information and resources, having the freedom to explore new concepts and areas of interest.
Freedom, Excitement, boundless.Engaged with others
T.S.Cs interact effectively with a diverse range of people in a variety of contexts. They share ideas, encourage others to contribute and demonstrate selflessness.
Empathetic, Compassionate, Accepting, Collaborative.Not all about me
T.S.Cs shares their time, talents and capabilities with others. They actively listen, accept different points of view, negotiate and compromise. Engaged, Loyal, Generous, Co-operative