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The Legacy of Kamehameha Schools

Kamehameha Schools, founded by Bernice Pauahi Bishop in 1887, is an institution grounded in Hawaiian and Christian values, and over the years has strategically placed itself in the forefront of generations of Native Hawaiian learners who live, work, think, create, and lead effectively as Hawaiians in their communities, as well as engage in global issues. The foundation upon which Kamehameha Schools’ legacy is based can be found in the following documents and resources that set the groundwork for much of Kamehameha Schools Preschools' mission. We invite you to peruse these documents and become familiar with their background information.

The Portrait of Pauahi with Keiki
Under the Tamarind Tree

The portrait of Pauahi, created in 2015 by Robin Racoma, is a beautiful depiction of Pauahi sitting under her favorite tamarind tree in her garden at Haleakalā. shows Pauahi surrounded by preschool-age keiki and a young couple with their infant children. The portrait is set in an oval-shaped frame with detailed leaves and fruit of the tamarind tree, and a colorful array of flora, especially roses, which many believe to be one of Pauahi's favorite flowers. It adorns every classroom and regional office within Kamehameha Schools Preschools.

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Ola Pauahi, Ola Hawaiʻi

Protecting the charge of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop
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Legacy of a Princess
 

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Legacy of Ke Ali'i Bernice Pauahi

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Mission, Vision, and Values Statements

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KS Philosophy of Education

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Kūhanauna

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Nā Mo'olelo no Pauahi Lani Nui

Disclaimer For Kamehameha Schools Preschools (KSP):

 

Aloha.  Please be advised that these resources were designed, developed and created for KSP leadership, staff, kumu, keiki and ʻohana.  They are age appropriate and represent a variety of Hawaiian culture-based educational themes and subjects. We invite you to explore the website at your leisure and select any of the resources that meet your needs.  Also, we humbly ask that you be respectful in the use of these resources. Adapt them to better suit your age group of learners, and acknowledge that these resources are a product of KSP.  

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