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Ministry of Education New Zealand

E mau ō ringa ki ngā akaaka a Tāwhaki kia tārewa tū ki te rangi.

May your hands grasp the vines of Tāwhaki, which lead to the sky above.


This whakatauākī describes the importance of taking opportunities that lead to understanding. In the context of review, it reminds us of our overarching purpose - to take responsibility for the quality of our practice in order to support and improve children's learning. Through self-review, we know how well our practices are achieving this goal.