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What We Stand For

BALFOUR SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

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To be the best we can be for ourselves, our whānau and our community, while building an understanding of our environmental footprint.

OUR VISION

Our whānau and our tamariki will be happy and engaged in learning and in our school.

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OUR FOUR CORE VALUES

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we learn, interact and support one another as a school community.

Be Respectful

Manaakitanga

Showing care, kindness and respect for others.

Be Positive

Ngākaupai

Approaching learning and life with a positive mindset.

Be Honest

Pononga

Doing the right thing with honesty and integrity.

Be In Control

Tino Rangatiratanga

Taking responsibility for our actions and learning.

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