Come to Motueka High School and enjoy A Great Night Out with the Beatgirls. R20 event, Annual fundraiser for the school. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Tickets available at the MHS office, via QR code or the link

Vision and Values

Values

Belonging to the community:

  • We are a school that values its partnership with its community
  • We value the support we get from the community
  • We want to provide an excellent school for the students of our community

Respect

  • Our school is one that demonstrates respect for self, respect for others, and respect for the environment

Individual Worth

  • Every student who attends Motueka High School will experience success and have the opportunity to develop their full potential
  • Every student is valued as a unique individual
  • Every member of staff is valued as an individual and for their contribution to learning

Learning is Valued

  • As a school community, we value life-long learning
  • We believe in the importance of students knowing how to learn
  • We believe in developing an enthusiasm for learning among our students

Interwoven with these values are the Maori values of:

  • Aroha – empathy for others
  • Manakitanga – caring for others
  • Matauranga – seeking knowledge/gaining an education
  • Whanaungatanga – family and community sharing
  • Mana – respect for and from others
  • Wairua – spirituality
  • Mauri – life force

Our Vision Statements

We will be a school where:

  • Students reach their full potential
  • Students are proud to be attending
  • Learning is community and student-focused
  • Learning and teaching of the highest calibre occurs
  • A holistic (hau ora) approach to student development is evident
  • The community holds our school in high regard
  • All stakeholders are happy to be

Students who attend our school will:

  • Have a strong sense of who they are
  • Have pride in our school
  • Leave being able to contribute to and function in their community
  • Leave confident in their ability to learn, change, adapt, cope with set-backs and grow
  • Reach their full potential academically, culturally, and physically