Waitara East School

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Waitara East School, nestled in Richmond Street within Waitara suburb of Taranaki region, New Zealand, stands proudly with its contributing status to education since 2018. The school is a vibrant hub for approximately 190 students from Year 1 through Year 6 and upholds the values of 'Tūturiwhatu' - respecting diversity in culture, language, ideas, experiences, beliefs, knowledge, skills, abilities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, appearances, ages, physical attributes, socio-economic statuses and life stories. With a student community makeup of 71% Māori and 24% European/Pākehā students, Waitara East School fosters an environment where cultural identity is celebrated as part of the school's character. The remaining percentage represents Pacific peoples, Asian people and other ethnicities who bring a rich tapestry to this educational community. Under Principal Perrie Topia’s leadership since 2018, Waitara East School continues its tradition of providing quality education that reflects the values cherished by New Zealand's diverse society in which it is situated - respect and understanding for all cultures are at the forefront of everyday interactions. Enrolment into this state school requires a simple application process where prospective families can submit

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