The olonā symbolizes commitment. The bark of the olonā continues to be highly valued by Hawaiians because of its strong, durable nature. The Hawaiian value associated with the olonā is kuleana. We envision a community of dedicated learners that uniquely contribute to the well-being of the lāhui (Hawaiian population).
Pū‘ulu Olonā is made up of four core teachers, one educational assistant, and 108 talented, special, and unique students from all over the Hawaiian islands. 53 students move up from Kamehameha Elementary School, while 56 are new invitees.
Team/Classroom Expectations
Ho‘onui i ka ‘Ike
Expand Knowledge
(A Learning Process)
Ho‘omākaukau (Prepare)
My na‘au, mind, body and spirit are ready
My materials are ready
My attitude is positive
Ho‘olohe (Listen and Obey)
I respect and pay attention to the kumu
I value the ideas of the kumu and my peers
I know my assignments and what I need to know
Ho‘onānā (Observe; Notice)
I seek to understand
I carefully observe and review
I look for reliable sources
Ho‘oma‘ama‘a (Practice)
I apply and practice what I learn from the kumu
I create questions to guide my research
I read and take notes
Ho‘opa‘a (Study; Comprehend)
I organize ideas to convey a clear message
I rewrite in my own words
I ask questions to clarify
Ho‘opuka (Showcase)
I synthesize and create
I evaluate, revise my work and give credit
I am tested (hōike) and share my new knowledge
Ho‘omau (Perpetuate)
I persevere
I hold fast to the ‘ike (knowledge)
I pass on and live the ‘ike
“Ma ka hana ka ‘ike.” – In the work is the knowledge.
© 2010 ‐ Kamehameha School
Field Trip Expectations
As a member of Pū‘ulu Olonā, the following expectations are expected while out on field trips. While wearing the school uniform in public, you are reminded that you represent Kamehameha Schools and your kupuna.
- Practice Tribes Agreements: attentive listening (no conversations while someone else is speaking, paying attention to the speaker); show appropriate appreciation (common courtesies such as “please”, “thank you”, etc.); no put-downs (no derogatory remarks, gestures or statements), mutual respect, active participation (no wall-flowers, ask appropriate questions)
- Display hō‘ihi (respect), malama (care), and pono (moral and proper behavior)
- Avoid horse play, be safe
- Follow directions given by teachers and chaperones/adults
- Stay with assigned groups and bus assignments
- Practice ‘imi na‘auao (seek knowledge, enlightenment)
Failure to follow the above behaviors may jeopardize future field trip privileges and/or detention. Students will be given only one formal warning then parents will be notified of student’s inappropriate behaviors.