These are tāniko patterns and they are taken from our old kapa haka uniform. The tipare (headband) girls' bodice and boys' tātua (belt) of the old uniform was made by some of our women whānau approximately twenty-two years ago. These patterns are now on the bottom of the girls' new kapa haka dresses and the boys' tāniko tātua. The flame in the middle of the panel was a part of Shannon School’s old logo. The two crosses on either side of the flame represent Shannon School and
Saint Joseph’s School (which has now been closed) who used to join us for kapa haka. The stars represent all of us and our cultures scattered across Te Ika Mangaroa the Milky Way. Wherever we are in the world we can always see stars. The huia feathers from our now extinct manu (bird) represent: nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora e te iwi. With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive. Everybody has something to offer and by working together we can all flourish.
At Shannon School, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of learning experiences for all our students. These experiences are built on the foundational skills of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Reading, writing, and mathematics are taught daily, allowing us to provide a rich and varied curriculum. These key skills are also integrated across all subject areas.
Shannon is fortunate to have a wealth of learning spaces and resources. Our hubs cater to team, group, and individual learning. We have:
Our whenua (land), awa (river), maunga (mountains), and marae (Poutū) play a significant role in our learning. With two school vans, we can incorporate these opportunities into everyday lessons.
Each year, our Year 6–8 students attend camps, and we also hold noho stays at school or Poutū Marae.
As an Enviroschool, sustainability is a key part of our learning. Our students actively recycle, compost, and maintain a worm farm.
Our virtues and values program is woven into all aspects of learning. With a focus on personalised learning, we ensure that all our tamariki can thrive and develop to their fullest potential.
