First hui for our Kaitiaki Group

Kaitiaki: (noun) trustee, minder, guard, custodian, guardian, caregiver, keeper, steward.

“The word tiaki is the basis of the longer word kaitiakitanga. Tiaki means to guard. It also means to preserve, foster, protect and shelter. So, notions of care and protection are at the heart of kaitiakitanga” (Te Ara)

These definitions will underpin the work of our Kaitiaki / Stewardship Group, a rōpu comprising parents, trustees and community representatives who can help support and advise the Kāhui Ako. On Tuesday 26 November, school leads and members of the Kaitiaki Group gathered for drinks and nibbles at Newtown School to celebrate the end of the year, before the inaugural meeting. We are delighted to have representatives from across our schools, and are also keen to reach out to connect with other groups not yet at the table. This first meeting discussed the Terms of Reference, the purpose of the group and set a time to meet again in Term 1 2020.