Vision, Aims & Values


Our Vision
 
Grounded in Identity, Challenged to Lead, Empowered to Grow

Every learner known and valued, making progress and ready for the next stage of education

 

The aims of Middle School West Auckland are:
  • To provide a window of opportunity for outstanding learning for Year 7 to 10 students.
  • To play a significant part in preparing students for full and effective participation in their future academic, cultural, sporting, social and working lives.
  • To provide a learning environment that is thorough, innovative and able to be applied to the best advantage to each student through their individualised education.

 
 
The Core Values of the school are:     
  • Respect | Manaakitanga: We respect ourselves, each other and our environment. | Ka whai whakaaro tētahi ki tētahi, ki te taiao hoki.  
  • Inclusion | Kotahitanga: We accept, value and celebrate each other’s differences. | Ka tautoko, ka whakamānawa, ka whakanui ō tātou rerekētanga.
  • Care | Whanaungatanga: We encourage, support and care for each other. | Ka akiaki, ka tautoko, ka kauawhiawhi tētahi i tētahi.  
  • Hāpori Student Values: Diligence, Faith, Optimism, Self-discipline, Integrity, Courage, Generosity, Perseverance, Determination, Sense of Purpose, Compassion.     

Features and Future:‍ ‍
  • A small school environment.
  • A student teacher ratio of no more than 15:1.
  • Differentiated education for each student.
  • Excellence in learning.
  • Cooperation among students, families and the community.
  • A strong emphasis on thinking skills and students understanding how they think and learn.
  • A day structure to allow excellent learning outside of the classroom and the use of community resources.
  • Excellent learning resources including up to date and thoughtfully used ICT.
  • Tikanga and kaupapa Māori integrated into daily practice with whānau interactions (Pōhutukawa Hāpori).
MSWA Strategic Plan 2026

MSWA Annual Plan 2026

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