Kamehameha Schools Kapālama

A Warrior’s Welcome to Kula Ha‘aha‘a

• Gr. 4 new student reception

Nā Pua Lei A Pauahi Summer Program Orientation

The Nā Pua Lei a Pauahi Summer Program session is highly recommended for all grade 4 new invitee haumāna. Session dates are June 8 through July 10. There is no cost for this course as it is designed to assist with new school transition. Details will be sent upon acceptance.

Commonly used terms

Here is a list of ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i terms and values familiar to all Kamehameha ‘ohana.

• kula - school
• po‘o kula - head of school
• kula ha‘aha‘a - elementary school
• kula waena - middle school
• kula ki‘eki‘e - high school
• kumu - teacher
• po‘o kumu - principal
• haumāna - student
• ‘ohana - family
• makua - parent
• limahana - staff

• aloha - to have compassion and empathy
• ‘imi na‘auao - to seek wisdom
• mālama - to care for and protect
• ‘ike pono - to know and do what is right
• kuleana - to take responsibility
• ho‘omau - to preserve and perpetuate
• ha‘aha‘a - to be humble

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