Our Kawa

The following kupu have been co-constructed and developed by Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa kaiako and Mana Whenua during the establishment phase of the school, during term 4, 2021.

Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School Whakatauakī

"Whakatauaki are a portal, a doorway into the ancient, sacred energy of Aroha, the timeless wisdom of Maori Culture. They are nuggets of wisdom that provide life lessons, guidance, notes of caution and sometimes a source of comfort. They stem from the great story telling traditions of Māori culture and remind us of the potency of Māori values"

Dr Hinemoa Elder

"Tāhuna te urunga kia puāwai"

Tāhuna

The call to action and metaphor for being prepared and ready to take action. Tāhuna makes reference to the Rangataua (estuary).

Urunga

Navigation within the simplest form, making reference to the nautical context. This represents a connection to te awa (Kaituna, Horoipia, Wairākei, Waitao). There is a strong reference to moana ā Toitehuatahi (ancestor of Tamapahore located on Mōtītī Island) and also te moana nui ā kiwa (in reference to the vast oceans abroad and also the pacific).

Puāwai

A kākano breaking through showing new or fresh growth. Puāwai (Thriving) enables one to be grounded with their Turangawaewae, Hauora (Health) and Tuakiri (Identity). Puāwai is a culmination of Tāhuna and Urunga.