From the Principal’s Pen

Kia ora koutou katoa, Talofa lava, Malo e le lei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Bula Vinaka, Namaste, Asalam u alaykum, Nihau o, and Hello

One has only to visit Manurewa West Primary School once, to understand the special, collaborative and inclusive kaupapa we have established for our entire community of akonga and whānau. Our school hapori, exudes energy and a passion for learning.

The Manurewa West Primary kaupapa is to develop the whole child based on Mason Durie’s ‘Te Whare Tapa Whā’ model – the four cornerstones (or sides) of Māori health:

• taha hinengaro – mental health and emotions;
• taha wairua – spiritual health
• taha tinana – physical health
• taha whānau – whānau as the epicentre of one’s wellbeing.

The power of this model and the elements cannot be overstated following two challenging years of Covid-19.

The students at Manurewa West Primary School not only learn, they have fun as well, embraced within a korowai of manākitanga and aroha by dedicated staff and school community where students are at the center of everything we do. We are inclusive, culturally, and socio-economically diverse. This richness supports the developing minds, a love of learning, enriches experiences, fosters critical thinking, expands horizons, and grows manākitanga and kotāhitanga, within a safe school environment.

We believe in the value of bringing together children of differing strengths, abilities, and talents. With an outstanding team of Senior Leaders, Teachers and Support Staff , Manurewa West Primary School students are supported to succeed, become lifelong learners, and build a strong foundation alongside whānau/parents to prepare each child as they move through the various phases of schooling and the complexities of life.

Our School Vision: “Dream, Believe, Fly” sums up why Manurewa West Primary School is a stand out school in Manurewa. Whanaungatanga is at the heart of our kaupapa, we are a school of high expectations and excellence, relationships are woven into everything we do, are well resourced, innovative, and collaborative. Haere mai, come have a look for yourself!

Nga mihi nui

Kogie Naidoo
Principal