Kaupapa Ihitanga
Leadership Opportunities
Developing our young people as leaders is an integral part of middle kura culture. Our aim is to equip and grow young leaders to become people who positively influence the world around them.
Opportunities are given for ākonga to use their gifts and talents to serve others in their kura and wider community. As a kura we invest in workshops, conferences and other opportunities to help ākonga with the development of their leadership skills and abilities.
Rangatahi Maia
Our Rangatahi Maia represent the school in cultural activities, play key roles in pōwhiri, and lead kapa haka, guiding peers with actions and words.
They embody school values from a Māori perspective, serve as role models, and help organise events like Matariki, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and the Te Ora Atamira festival.
Academic Leaders
Academic leaders take charge of academic events and assist with academic awards. They support the librarian by attending weekly meetings, learning library operations, and keeping the space organised.
They also create displays, assist with the Term Library Challenge, and help in assemblies by handing out merits.
Nafanua le Toa
Nafanua le Toa take responsibility the 'Island Way' by managing tasks in Pasifika such as taking the roll, organising practices, and leading during performances.
They model positive behaviour, assist with cultural events, and actively promote celebrations like Samoan and Cook Island Language Weeks.
Arts Leaders
Our arts leaders organise school-wide events like Maidstone’s Got Talent, lunchtime performances, ShowQuest, and Showcase, working closely with kaiako on major Arts events. They support their team by leading warm-ups, working backstage, creating costumes, props, advertising, and video content, and co-choreographing/ directing certain performances.
As role models, they uphold school values, keep the practice space welcoming, and ensure lunchtime sessions run smoothly.
Sports Leaders
Our sports leaders uphold school values as role models by managing the PE shed, overseeing padder tennis, running sports events, assisting with Year 6 visits, and helping with Māori Festival Games for contributing schools.
They actively promote and support school sports at MIS.
