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We are committed to providing a variety of learning opportunities, that focus on progress and achievement, for the students of Ōwairaka District School. We strive to support learners in multiple ways to best meet their needs and strengths. We value working alongside our families and people in our community.
Ōwairaka District School provides a range of learning opportunities to meet the needs, strengths and interests of our students.
Our school is committed to:
achievement and success for all students
high quality learning in Reading, Writing and Mathematics
a wide variety of Sporting, Science and Arts opportunities
providing a rich curriculum to engage our learners
using digital devices to support children’s learning
providing learning experiences related to healthy living and our environment
quality professional learning and development for staff.
Supporting Your Child's Learning at Home
You can find out more about the New Zealand Curriculum and how you can support your child with their learning at home on the Ministry of Education's Parent Portal.
Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori & Kapa Haka
Te Reo and Tikanga Māori is integrated into the Ōwairaka District School curriculum. All students are taught the school pepeha and this is recited at every assembly and at the beginning of Board meetings. Students are also supported to learn their own pepeha and the history of Ōwairaka. The Kapa Haka group meets every Friday afternoon.
Kapa Haka provides an avenue for Māori students to access the Māori world and be culturally-connected learners… For non-Māori students, Kapa Haka provides a conduit to appreciate the unique role of Māori in shaping the New Zealand identity.” Alice Patrick
All students learn Te Reo and Tikanga Māori with a specialist teacher, in Ngā Ringa Āwhina. Ngā Ringa Āwhina means, “the helping hands”.
Student Support
Ōwairaka District School has a comprehensive approach to student support. We recognise the importance of identifying and responding to the ever-changing needs of our children in a timely manner. We work hard to provide the appropriate support for children and are committed to ongoing professional development for our teachers and learning assistants.
We have many supports in the school that help our children reach their potential. Children’s learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, is supported by our Learning Support Coordinator, Anwar, specialist teachers, and learning assistants.
Some of our children have English as their second or third language. We have a specialist teacher who helps these children learn English and settle into our school.
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