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We've Pursued the Same Goal Since the Beginning
Our Refreshed Achievement Challenges
Building on the work that Te Kāhui Ako ō Kawakawa has done over the last four years and the input from Ngāti Kauwhata, our ākonga, whānau, kaiako, tumuaki and community partners; we have refreshed our Achievement Challenges.

Our future aspirations and achievement challenges are informed by our previous work, Sir Mason Durie’s Te Whare Tapa Whā model, Russell Bishop’s research on relationship building, Te Mātairangi (the guiding kaupapa) of Te Mātaiaho and Te Whāriki. Our 2023-2026 Achievement Challenges focus on: Whakawhanaungatanga (the process of building relationships) and Akongia (learning), as referenced in Tātaiako, Ka Hikitia and Te Hiringa o Te Mahara (Ngāti Kauwhata Education Strategy).

Our Kāhui Ako values the concept of tōpūtanga - where groups collaborate, with shared aspirations and values, to contribute to, and strengthen a sense of identity, well-being and educational outcomes.

The following statements outline the specifics of each refreshed challenge.
Challenge 1:

Whakawhanaungatanga
The Process of Building Relationships

He aha te kai a te rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero
What is the strength of a leader? It is communication, it is communication, it is communication

Vision: Effective communication and mana enhancing relationships will foster collaboration, engagement and inclusion.

Strategic Goals: By 2026, Te Kāhui Ako ō Kawakawa will have…

[1.1] an authentic and sustainable partnership with mana whenua.
[1.2] alignment with aspirations of Ngāti Kauwhata.
[1.3] change makers who can develop and lead strategies to improve practice and the capabilities of others.
[1.4] effective communicators, who are able to sustain collaborative and inclusive partnerships.
[1.5] visible and reciprocal communication systems.
[1.6] kaitiaki who know and understand our ākonga.

Challenge 2:

kongia
Learning

Nā tō manaaki, nā tōku manaaki, ka puawai mai ngā kākano
With your care, and my care, the seed will grow

Vision: Ākonga are taonga who will develop a strong sense of identity and belonging, where well-being, learning and understanding are nurtured through the use of tautōhito urutau|responsive practices.


Strategic Goals: By 2026, Te Kāhui Ako ō Kawakawa, in partnership with Ngāti Kauwhata, will have…

[2.1] kaiako knowledgeable of Te Ao Māori.
[2.2] tumuaki and kaiako proficient with the essential pedagogies from Te Mātaiaho.
[2.3] collaboratively created indigenously-guided approaches and learning plans.
[2.4] curious, confident and connected ākonga who attend regularly and experience mana-enhancing learning opportunities that support them to feel empowered and achieve success.

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Building on the work that Te Kāhui Ako ō Kawakawa has done over the last four years and the input from Ngāti Kauwhata, our ākonga, whānau, kaiako, tumuaki and community partners; we have refreshed our Achievement Challenges.

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