Our Pillars: Manaaki, Pono, Kairangi
At Nelson College | Te Kura Tamatāne o Whakatū, our culture is grounded in three foundational pou that guide how we learn, interact, and grow together:
Looking after others and the environment.
“Raising the mana of others”
We support wellbeing and collaboration
We help others feel safe and valued
We use respectful language
We care for our surroundings
We recognise and celebrate others’ achievements
Acting with honesty and doing whats right in everything that we do.
“Being the best version of ourselves”
We play fair and follow the rules
We take responsibility for our actions
We follow instructions and think before we act
We wear our uniform with pride
We speak up for what is right
Having goals and doing our best to achieve them “Polishing the greenstone”
We ask for help and support others
We believe in ourselves and persevere
We turn up prepared and ready to learn
We embrace opportunities in and out of class
We represent our kura with pride