Who We Are

Everglade's Vision, Values and School Culture

Our Vision

Everglade's pupils will become capable learners, effective communicators and responsible citizens.


Our Values (What we stand for)

Everglade School stands for:

  • Respect - Whakaute
  • Integrity - Ngākau Pono
  • Excellence - Kairangi
  • Inclusiveness - Kanorau
  • Service - Manaakitanga
  • Growth - Whakatipu
  • Curiosity - Māhirahira
  • Collaboration - Mahi Tahi
Our Culture (How we do things)

Everglade School is about:

  • Communicating effectively
  • Ensuring a positive environment
  • Providing opportunities
  • Fostering leadership
  • Working collaboratively
  • Using effective practices
  • Sharing and celebrating success
  • Nurturing authentic relationships
Our Whakatauki

A Māori proverb representing our school vision:

Mā te kimi ka kite

Mā te kite ka mōhio  

Mā te mōhio ka mārama


Seek and discover

Discover and know

​Know and become enlightened

Our Teams
Ponga Iti

Students in Years 0 & 1

Manuka

Students in Years 2 & 3

Totara

Students in Years 3 & 4

Pohutukawa

Students in Years 5 & 6