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To the whānau and community of Northcross Intermediate,

Recent government legislation has removed the requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Education and Training Act 2020).

We acknowledge that these changes alter where the legal responsibility for Te Tiriti sits within the education system. While the intention is to clarify the Crown’s role and promote consistent expectations across all schools, we note that this shift has prompted a range of questions, reflections and uncertainty within our community and the wider education sector.

When you arrive at our school, our waharoa welcomes all. It symbolises that Northcross Intermediate is a place of coming together, honouring our connection to the land and to our ancestors.

Our guiding framework for learners continues to be Te Whare Tapa Whā. We support the whole child through its four dimensions - Taha Wairua, Taha Hinengaro, Taha Tinana, and Taha Whānau. Together, these principles help us create a balanced and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi remains clearly embedded in our strategic plan - now and into the future.

Thank you for your trust and support.
Ngā manaakitanga

Northcross Intermediate Trust Board