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.
Te Rito Hub at Shannon School Te Kura o Hanana is a vibrant learning space for tamariki aged 5–8 (Years 0–4), fostering a nurturing environment rooted in personalised learning, foundational skills, and holistic wellbeing. Our dedicated team of kaiako and kaimahi support students through dynamic, bilingual programs, integrating play-based learning, a diverse curriculum and daily activities designed to develop key competencies and virtues.
Literacy and numeracy are at the heart of our curriculum, providing tamariki with a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Through personalised, one-on-one, and small-group workshops, we ensure every child builds essential reading, writing, and mathematical skills in ways that inspire confidence and curiosity. We value strong whānau connections, offering flexible transitions for new students, regular Three Way Conferences, and continuous updates via Seesaw and our private Facebook page. Nau mai, haere mai — join us on this exciting learning journey!
Ko Tararua te Maunga
Ko Manawatu te Awa
Ko Te Awahou te Moana
Tēnā Koutou Katoa
Come on the journey with Te Rito Hub
from the mountain to the sea.
We begin at the foot of the Tararua Ranges.
Here flows the Otauru Stream also known as the
Mangaore Stream.
We meet the Manawatū River.
We greet the people of Ngāti Whakatere.
We meet the Foxton River Loop.
We greet the people of Foxton.
We arrive at the place where the river meets the sea.
Ko te Awahou te Moana
Nō reira
Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Koutou Katoa
