Kia Orana e te au metua e te iti tangata - Api'i Te Uki Ou, e kāinga no te au tamariki ei akapapa i to rātou ora’anga ki mua.

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It is a privilege and a great responsibility to serve as the Principal of Apii Te Uki Ou. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of this special school and community, and to contribute to the learning and growth of our tamariki.

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I bring to Te Uki Ou a broad range of experience across education. My background in the public sector has included teaching in Early Childhood Education, Primary and through to Year 9, as well as experience in Waldorf Education. I have also had the privilege of serving as a Principal for the past 11 years. 

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I believe strongly in collaborative leadership. The best schools are built by people working together, listening to one another and sharing their knowledge and strengths. 

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As an inclusive school, Te Uki Ou has a special character that values and responds to the individual needs of our tamariki. We are committed to maintaining small class sizes, providing appropriate Teacher Aide support and recognising the importance of different cultural backgrounds, experiences and learning styles. We want every child to feel included and able to succeed.

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Our school is a place where learning, culture, relationships and belonging come together. We value our Cook Islands identity and the strong connections between our environment, our tamariki, our families and our wider community.

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We warmly welcome families to Apii Te Uki Ou. We look forward to getting to know you and your children, and to working together to ensure that their years at Te Uki Ou are filled with learning, belonging, discovery and joy.

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Michaela Phillips
Principal
Apii Te Uki Ou

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