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“To help each child communicate, collaborate, think creatively and critically to connect them with their future world using 21st century skills.”

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Vicky Bruere
'excellence and pride in our learning, our school, and ourselves '

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Opaki School                               OUR SCHOOL’S VISION               To achieve the best possible learning outcomes for each of our students.To encourage awareness that learning is lifelong.

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Opaki School                               OUR SCHOOL’S VISION               To achieve the best possible learning outcomes for each of our students.To encourage awareness that learning is lifelong.

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"Ruia te taitea, kohia te rangiura"
Literally, scatter the sapwood and gather the heartwood.
That is to strive for quality in all aspects of our lives.

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SHARED VISION

At Douglas Park School we take time to talk with children and families, and share a joke, a laugh, an experience. We greet everyone by name. Smiles, greetings and manners are central to our learning community. Our school is an attractive, exciting and well maintained physical environment.  We act to maintain a positive and sustainable environment.

Our care and concern (Hauora – Physical, Spiritual, Emotional and mental, Whanau) for children is the central element in the life of our school.  Student behaviour thrives through a consistent and successful Positive Behaviour System.  Students share thoughts, worries and concerns with our adults in a trusting environment.  Our staff develop quality relationships with children and their whanau.  All systems are geared to set children up for success.  We look for what works in other schools nationally and internationally and seek the knowledge of the people who know our children best, our parents and caregivers.

Parents are our fellow educators; they feel comfortable in our school. Our efficient communication system ensures that people know what Douglas Park School is trying to achieve. We celebrate the differences and unity in different cultures, and integrate them into our classrooms. Particular attention is given to Te Reo Maori, Tikanga and Kawa.

We are continually upskilling our staff to stay in touch with innovations in teaching practice. We get the basics right first. Our students have strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, and we continually monitor the effectiveness of our programmes. This is a thinking school, our students and staff think for themselves. Each student leaves us with a rich set of thinking skills that they can use with confidence in everyday life and in their academic work.

We base our teaching on quality data, relevant to specific learning intentions. This shows us, and the child, what they can do and their next learning step. We keep ongoing records, which map each student’s progression through the school. By combining this with rich data from families, we can work together with parents and students to ensure that every child reaches their potential. We use learning conferences with parent/child and teacher to inform and gain feedback from all to all.

We have a clear shared vision, and within this we encourage flexibility for staff and students to take learning where their hearts and minds want to go. This is done within the context of a balanced life for students, for staff and our families. We provide an active, healthy lifestyle and provide opportunities for participation in the arts and excellence in sport.  We are always taking steps to ensure that we are at the cutting edge, and we are not afraid to be the first to do new things. We seize opportunities, and we celebrate our wonderful students, teachers and families.

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Learning and Teaching Shared Vision

At Douglas Park School teaching and learning promotes student independence and agency in classrooms that thrive on communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. Our school is a Maker Space. There are learning opportunities through students creating, making, playing and discovering. Douglas Park School students are fluent in using a variety of technologies to suit their learning needs. Students and Teachers actively seek, and explore practice to enhance teaching and learning. We recognise each student as an individual that brings their own needs, strengths and interests to shape their learning. Our Modern Learning Environment is a global, wall-less experience bringing the world into the classroom and taking the learning into the world.

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MISSION
Engaged and Empowered to achieve excellence
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our guiding principles underpin all we do, in the classroom, on the sports field, in the playground, in meetings, in our wider community and are reinforced by our golden rules.
Positive attitude At Lakeview we come with an open mind and a positive attitude to succeed. We want to be at Lakeview and we believe we can make a difference.
Strong relationships
At Lakeview we will build strong, respectful and positive relationships with others.
High Expectations
At Lakeview we have high expectations of ourselves and what we can achieve together.  By always trying our best we set the example for others.
Pride
At Lakeview we demonstrate pride and respect for our school and community. We take pride in ourselves and what we do.

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Masterton Intermediate School, where our vision is that students are engaged and successful learners who achieve excellence and contribute positively to society.
Copied from  http://www.mis.school.nz/

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Makoura College                                       Our Mission To develop young people who will be: Confident, Connected Life-long Learners;Positive, Responsible, and Constructive Citizens committed to creating quality lives for themselves, their families, and their communitiesOur Motto Kia ManawanuiBe of a COURAGEOUS and COMPASSIONATE heartOur TīkangaThe way we do things here at Makoura College is symbolised in the following three statements:Whaia te Tika – Doing what is rightWhaia te Pono – Seeking wisdom through learning in all situations Whaia te Aroha – Care and support others in needAt Makoura College, ‘Kia Manawanui’ embodies the way we want to ‘be’; caring and supportive of others and courageous in our approach and attitude to life.  Kia Manawanui also forms the basic formula of success at Makoura. Embracing Kia Manawanui means being willing to have a go, take on new opportunities, new activities and new learning. Furthermore, it encourages us to do this despite any challenges, difficulties, obstacles or failure. We believe when courage is combined with compassion we can ensure the success of all. This is, when we adopt a courageous approach to life and are surrounded with the care and compassion of others, we are more likely to achieve our goals.

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Makoura College                                       Our Mission To develop young people who will be: Confident, Connected Life-long Learners;Positive, Responsible, and Constructive Citizens committed to creating quality lives for themselves, their families, and their communitiesOur Motto Kia ManawanuiBe of a COURAGEOUS and COMPASSIONATE heartOur TīkangaThe way we do things here at Makoura College is symbolised in the following three statements:Whaia te Tika – Doing what is rightWhaia te Pono – Seeking wisdom through learning in all situations Whaia te Aroha – Care and support others in needAt Makoura College, ‘Kia Manawanui’ embodies the way we want to ‘be’; caring and supportive of others and courageous in our approach and attitude to life.  Kia Manawanui also forms the basic formula of success at Makoura. Embracing Kia Manawanui means being willing to have a go, take on new opportunities, new activities and new learning. Furthermore, it encourages us to do this despite any challenges, difficulties, obstacles or failure. We believe when courage is combined with compassion we can ensure the success of all. This is, when we adopt a courageous approach to life and are surrounded with the care and compassion of others, we are more likely to achieve our goals.

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(copied from www.mc.school.nz)