Our WISE values and WISE of the Week

These values underpin all of the actions that staff and students take and should be at the forefront of all of our interactions. Waiheke WISE is a schoolwide initiative that reflects our participation in Positive Behaviors for Learning (PB4L). We have a number of initiatives to celebrate success and promote rewards.

WISE of the Week

At Waiheke High School, our values are more than words — they shape who we are as a community. That is why we are excited to launch WISE of the Week, a new initiative designed to recognise and celebrate students who consistently demonstrate our WISE values.

WISE of the Week shines a spotlight on students who make a difference and embody our school values of Whanaungatanga, Independence, School Culture, and Excellence – actions that strengthen our community and inspire others.

By celebrating these everyday successes, we continue to grow a school culture where every student is encouraged to thrive, contribute, and take pride in who they are.

Our very first WISE of the Week recipients, for the next two weeks, are awarded by Creative Industries; goes to:

Maisie Rainer Year 8
Maisie demonstrates Excellence through her commitment to producing work of a high standard and her thoughtful, creative approach to design. Reflecting Creativity (Ahuatanga), she consistently thinks outside the box, exploring imaginative ideas and applying critical thinking to bring originality to her projects.

WISE Points and My Mahi Shop

Our rewards system runs in conjunction with our PB4L Waiheke WISE values and points. Teacher-allocated WISE points are uploaded to My Mahi at the end of each week. Students can view their updated points and rewards balance, and access the virtual rewards shop. Rewards include chocolate bars and vouchers for local businesses (e.g. Sushi, Out There Surf).

Students can cash in their points at the Motu Rewards Shop (Deans Office) once a week during interval. The shop is open one day per week for each motu, run by the motu Dean and motu SLT link. Students must check their balance before turning up to the Rewards Shop.

We also use WISE points data to set up collective group rewards (house, class, year level) based on the highest points at that time. e.g. The Motu with the highest point tally by week 5 can wear casual dress for the day, or the Whānau class with the highest point tally at the end of the term is rewarded with a trip to the beach.