Our Principal vacancy is now live
The Waimauku School Board is pleased to share that the advertisement for our next Principal is now live in the Education Gazette.
This is an important step in the process of appointing the person who will lead Waimauku School into its next chapter. Thank you again to the students, whānau, and staff who contributed to the recent consultation. Your perspectives have helped shape both the advertisement and the information being provided to prospective applicants.
We are looking for a Principal who will take the time to understand what makes Waimauku special, build strong and trusted relationships across our community, and provide the educational, strategic and organisational leadership needed for the future.
Please feel free to share the advertisement through your own professional and community networks. We want this opportunity to reach excellent educational leaders who may see Waimauku School as the place for their next chapter.
OUR INQUIRY CYCLE
Miharo (Wonder)
Ngā Whetu - Stars are a beacon of hope–a shining light that guides the way. It's a symbol of wonderment, positivity, happiness and renewal.
Rapu (Seek)
Karu - the eye is used to depict ones ability to communicate, to look beyond and to explore. In the Maori culture the eye can represent Matakite, the spiritual eye.
Tirohia (Discover)
Te Manu - head of the bird. Birds were closely observed, and were a rich source of discovery. The manu’s behaviour was used to predict the weather, and sometimes future events.
Tohatoha (Share)
Koru spiral shape based on the appearance of a new unfurling silver fern frond. It symbolises new life, growth, and sharing of knowledge.
Whakaata (Reflect)
The two Koru coming together shows their lives coming together in love, friendship and harmony. It has the circle coming around the outside which symbolises reflection and that of a new life, and new beginnings