An extraordinary, vibrant and progressive student centred learning environment that:

§  builds pride in the school

§  inspires students to:

-    be confident. 

-    seize opportunities.

-   be creative thinkers and able users of knowledge.

-    show resilience and enterprise.

-    be connected and responsible contributors 
 in our community.

Ako
Teachers as Learners.
Learners as Teachers.
The curriculum aims to develop innovation, inquiry and curiosity by thinking critically, creatively and reflectively. Whether we are students, teachers, staff, whanau, care-givers, etc 

Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship of and respect for ourselves, each other and our environment.
We aim to teach our students to respect themselves, others and human rights. We want students to have a sense of equity through fairness and social justice.

 

Our curriculum will offer students the opportunities to reflect on the successes and errors of our forebears with a view to making good choices.

 

The curriculum offers all students a broad education that includes ecological and social sustainability andcare for the environment.

Whanaungatanga
School and community as one family.
Relationships at the heart of learning.
The curriculum embraces and is strengthened by our cultural diversity drawn from our different cultures, languages and heritages.

 

Building Partnerships. We plan to encourage our students to meet their obligations to society through community participation for the common good. We aim to involve students, their families, caregivers, and whanau in the fabric of school life – it takes a village to raise a child, and school needs to be a community hub.

 

We aim to develop values which involve being honest, responsible, accountable and acting ethically.

 

Through their learning experiences the students will learn about the values on which New Zealand’s cultural and institutional traditions are based.

Mahi
Striving for personal excellence in everything we do.
We have high expectations of our students as the curriculum supports and empowers all students to learn and achieve personal excellence, regardless of their individual circumstances by aiming high and by persevering in the face of difficulties. 

Westmount is a dynamic, global high-achieving school, which challenges learning norms and fosters a positive learning culture.

We develop critical thinkers who engage in a variety of on-request learning experiences to facilitate collaborative problem solving and leadership skills to see and lead with integrity through tomorrow’s challenges.

A shared language of learning underpins a culture in which learning is personalised and progress is measured and celebrated.
 
 We communicate and share practice through management systems and digital platforms to create effective learning and teaching environments.

 

The Westmount culture values and nurtures a growth mindset which inspires continual innovation and facilitates the development of self-directed, life-long learners.


Mission Statement

Westmount is a registered private school providing education recognised by the Government but free of detrimental influences that exist in society.

Our mission is to ensure that our students develop the understanding, skills, knowledge and attitudes which are not only compatible with their beliefs, but will also enable them to fulfill their potential and contribute to their community and the community at large.

We respect learning, teachers and ourselves

We include others who have different opinions

We take responsibility for our actions

We build the ability to persevere and succeed

Southern Cross Campus learners are:

 

·         Collaborative, confident achievers

·         Resilient and strive for personal excellence

·         Proud of who we are

·         Honest, respectful

·         Globally connected citizens who contribute positively to community

·         Multi-literate and digitally savvy

·         Critical, creative and innovative thinkers, who reflect, question and take
 risks

Building meaningful personal pathways