Okains Bay School promotes a three-strand model. This model outwardly exhibits the foundations of the school through its mission, principles and vision. Link, Learn, Life is the heart of Okains Bay School. It promotes a culture of excellence, life-long learning, and connectivity.

Link

• Kaitiakaitanga (taking care of our environment)
• Tuakana teina (learning from all)
• Connections (local / national / global)
• Mahi ngatahi (embrace the local community)

Learn

• Excellence
• Fun
• Learning from Experience​
  

 
Life

• Life-long learners.
• High personal standards
• Passionate
• Self-confident
• Empathetic
• Dreamers