From The Principal

Welcome to Owairaka District School where we provide quality education in a very positive environment. We are a multicultural school that values and appreciates students from all cultures. We enjoy learning from each other. We are constantly striving to increase student achievement and offer students a wide range of experiences in order for them to do so. Children are taught at their own level and are carefully monitored to ensure extra help or extension programmes are accessed when necessary.

Quotes from our ERO Report, June 2011

“Students demonstrate high levels of engagement and interest in learning programmes and enjoy sharing their ideas and achievements with their teachers and others…..

A collaborative approach is used to provide an appropriate curriculum that is responsive to, and inclusive of, the diverse learning needs of students and their families. This curriculum embraces the four key goals of promoting literacy and numeracy, a love of learning, environmental awareness and a desire for all students to be socially aware. The successful meeting of these goals is clearly evident in the high levels of student engagement, progress and achievement.

Notable features of the curriculum include:

• consistent and effective teaching practice
• a rich range of authentic learning experiences, which contributes to a strong sense of student pride and identity ……
• a school culture that fosters high expectations for learning, behaviour and success amongst students, staff, parents and the wider community
• good use of generously resourced classrooms and outdoor environments to extend and enrich learning.”

We have an open door policy and welcome visits from prospective parents.  Feel free to ring the school office to make an appointment to come and see us.

Diana Tregoweth

PRINCIPAL
 

School Vision

Our students will be motivated to reach their “personal best” academically, and be aware of themselves, others and the environment.

Mission Statement

“I can do it, you can do it and together we can achieve our goals.”

School Values

• Honesty
• Respect
• Responsibility for own learning
• Strong community involvement
• “You Can Do It”, which encompasses the foundations of:

• Confidence
• Organisation
• Persistence
• Getting Along

GARDEN TO TABLE VOLUNTEERS

Do you love to cook?  Do you love to garden?  Can you help source cooking ingredients and new kitchen equipment?  Can you build fences or paths?  Do you love helping children?  Do you have an hour or two to spare – especially on Thurdays?

If YES, we need your help!

For more information click here:  Garden To Table Information

For the Localist article click here: Localist

Please contact the school office if you can help, ph 846 5091.

GREEN TIP – FROM A GREEN GOLD SCHOOL

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