Welcome to the Waitakere Primary School website. We are a full primary school situated in rural Waitakere with a roll of approximately 480 students. We provide a quality learning environment where our dedicated team of professional staff have high expectations for your children and their learning.
At Waitakere Primary we believe both parents and teachers have a role to play in creating an effective learning environment for your children. Our Board of Trustees provide competent leadership in areas of school governance. They are fully committed to ensuring children have a high quality of education and that staff and children work in a safe and caring environment.
This website will serve as a communication centre providing our school community with ongoing information about what is happening at Waitakere Primary.
WAITAKERE PRIMARY VISION
VISION - Waitakere Primary is the centre of a supportive learning community where all aspire to achieve personal excellence.
Waitakere Values
Waitakere Competencies
Waitakere Skills
'The way we think and act'
'The way we live, work and contribute'
'The way we learn'
Respect
Using Language, Symbols and Texts
Learning Skills
Turangawaewae
Managing Self
Thinking Skills
Responsibility
Relating to Others
Literacy Skills
Honesty
Paticipating and Contributing
Numeracy Skills
Service to Others
Communicating
Creative Skills
Tolerance
Striving for Excellence
Physical Skills
Pride
Life Long Learning
Social Skills
Celebration of Uniqueness
Decision-Making Skills
Manaakitanga
Problem Solving Skills
MISSION STATEMENT
Waitakere Primary is the centre of a supportive learning community where all aspire to achieve personal excellence.
