Principal’s Welcome

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangaranga maha, tēnā tātou katoa.

As Tumuaki of Nawton School, I am proud to lead a kura grounded in Te Ao Māori, inclusive practice, and high expectations for learning and wellbeing.

Our mission
— “Kia poipoia ā tātou mokopuna i roto i te ao Māori me te kauawhi o te āhuru mōwai, i roto hoki i te torowhānui o te taiao, ā moroki noa nei kia eke ki ōna nei taumata.”

—to provide a safe, holistic, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment that embraces Te Ao Māori and diversity to empower all ākonga to succeed — is lived every day across our kura.

This vision is realised through rich learning programmes in both English and Te Reo Māori, supported by our dedicated staff, whānau, and community partners. Te Reo Matatini (literacy) and pāngarau (mathematics) remain key priorities, strengthened through targeted teaching and ongoing professional learning.

Hauora, sport, and the arts are strong features of Nawton School life. Our ākonga thrive through a wide range of sporting, cultural, and creative opportunities, and we are proud to be a Silver Level Enviro School.

Our values, Nawton PRIDE — Perseverance (Kawea), Respect (Whai Koha), Integrity (Ngākau Tapatahi), Detachment (Wehenga Kētanga), and Excellence (Hiranga) — guide our daily practice and relationships.

Together with our Board, staff, and specialist support teams, we hold high expectations for achievement and wellbeing. We believe strongly in the potential and capability of every ākonga.

Herepū te rā — seize the day.

Nāku me ngā mihi,
Hurae White
Tumuaki | Principal
Nawton School