Philosophy of Care and School Policies
Philosophy of Care
We believe in the rights of children and have developed the following
actions to underpin our practice.
Build Relationships / Whanaungatanga
Build Relationships
Whanaungatanga
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We will create a relationship-based therapeutic milieu which is responsive to individual needs.
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We will involve students, whanau and IWS in creating student learning goals.
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We will seek ways to engage every student.
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We will keep students physically and psychologically safe.
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We will listen to and respond to students respectfully and model restorative practice even if their behaviour is hostile.
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We will uphold students’ dignity and privacy.
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We will have professional and collaborative partnerships to best meet student needs.
Be Resilient / Manawa-Roa
Be Resilient
Manawa-Roa
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We will model contagious calmness, persistence and resilience.
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We will recognise students’ potential and build on their strengths.
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We will provide a range of activities where students can relax, play and have fun.
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We will ensure students can make mistakes without fear.
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We will accommodate students’ physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs.
Reflect / Whaiwhakaaro
Reflect
Whaiwhakaaro
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We will reflect on our practice and look for how we can do things better.
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We will ensure students experience and celebrate success.
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We will ensure that consequences are a learning opportunity.
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We will capture the collective student voice to improve our practice.
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We will provide opportunities for students to ask for help or advocacy.
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We will provide a programme that is consistent and responsive to individual student needs.
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We will give students an opportunity to be part of decision-making that affects them.
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We will support students to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas.