HAEATA COMMUNITY CAMPUS / LEARNING & CULTURE
Our cultures. Our voices. Our community.
Our kura is shaped by people, languages, relationships and shared experiences. Discover moments of welcome, kapa haka, Pasifika participation and our school haka.
IDENTITY / LANGUAGE / CONNECTION
Culture is part of everyday life at Haeata. It is found in our relationships, the languages we speak, the stories we share and the ways ākonga take part in the life of our kura.
Haeata's place-based cultural narrative reflects the histories of eastern Ōtautahi and mana whenua relationships. Our community also includes Pasifika whānau and people with many other cultural identities, experiences and languages.
Explore our Cultural Narrative →WELCOME / RELATIONSHIPS
A mihi whakatau is an occasion for welcoming people and acknowledging the relationships that bring us together. The image above captures Haeata ākonga and adults participating in a shared moment of welcome.
Details of Haeata-specific tikanga and protocols should be shared in consultation with the school's cultural leaders.
MĀORI CULTURAL EXPRESSION / ĀKONGA LEADERSHIP
Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai.
Nurture the seed and it will blossom.
Haeata's published kapa haka approach centres on building school-wide connections and celebrating ākonga learning. Senior ākonga help lead, facilitate and support others, strengthening engagement through shared participation and relationships with kaupapa Māori.
Discover our School Haka ↓OUR KURA / OUR VOICE
Our school haka is shared here through Haeata's recording. It is a powerful expression of collective participation and identity. Further explanations of its origins and meaning should come from authorised school cultural sources.
▶ Watch Our School Haka ↗Opens the school-provided video in Google Drive. Viewing depends on the recording's sharing permissions.
PACIFIC CULTURES / LANGUAGES / WHĀNAU
Celebrating cultures, languages and stories of the Pacific.
Haeata's published culture information describes Pasifika ākonga sharing dance and stories, taking part in Polyfest, celebrating Pacific language weeks and performing in the community.
The school also describes its Pasifika Fiafia celebration and the importance of strong links between ākonga, whānau and community. Current groups, year levels and event schedules should be confirmed with the school.
O le tele o sulu e maua ai figota.
A Samoan proverb published on Haeata's existing Culture page; wording and translation should be reviewed with an appropriate language adviser.
PASIFIKA / OUR COMMUNITY
Our photos reflect the creativity, expression and community connections celebrated through Pasifika experiences at Haeata.
BEYOND PERFORMANCE
Cultural participation can provide opportunities for ākonga to express identity, grow confidence, contribute to their community and strengthen relationships.
Share language, stories and identity through cultural experiences.
Help others take part and contribute to shared performances and events.
Strengthen connections with peers, whānau and the wider community.
MOMENTS WE SHARE
Haeata has shared stories of mihi whakatau, kapa haka, Polyfest, Pasifika Fiafia and Pacific language celebrations. Participation and dates change from year to year; keep up with current opportunities through school updates.
Explore student life at Haeata →OUR PLACE / OUR STORIES
Our cultural narrative, local history and everyday life at Haeata offer more ways to understand the people and place of our kura.
Find out more about culture, participation and shared experiences at Haeata.
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