A.R.O.H.A is...

  • Āwhina
  • Respect yourself, others and the environment
  • Own your actions. Be honest. 
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Angitu

 

Āwhina means to help, assist and support.

Angitu means to attain success or reach a desired goal/ strive for excellence. 

All of the above aims to encourage and nurture each ākoka to be the best version of themselves and to reach their full potential.

Our pastoral care and behaviour management programme has been developed around our values of A.R.O.H.A and have a positive behaviour for learning (PB4L) approach. Aroha is the Māori word for love and at Bathgate Park School we encourage the love of learning; the love of our special place as well as the love and support of the people connected to it. 

Children are acknowledged for their positive attitude at school, their learning, along with their behaviour through our concept of A.R.O.H.A. 

Any difficult behaviour is dealt with in a firm, positive and restorative manner. The school’s behaviour management guidelines are available should you wish to view this.