Marriene Langton Principal/Tumuaki

Marriene Langton Principal/Tumuaki
Welcome back to a new year in our lovely kura. Our goal is to be a locally based school that partners with and is supported by our local community. Everyone who knows us and the last 2 decades of the school's history remarks on the exceptional local community who are a central point for our development and growth. The community is changing in terms of housing and we are now part of the intensive housing projects that have developed across Christchurch City since 2011. We thrive on our close relationships with whanau and local organisations who want to be a part of our journey as a school. Generosity is the key word that we see in action every day to make life better for our tamariki. We do have high expectations for learning and behaviour. Our achievement data over the past few years has been amazing and this is a direct reflection on the relentless work of our kaiako to deliver great teaching programmes every day. Our teachers work closely together and they cross check planning and data. That's why we made it to the Gazette in 2024. We are child development/attachment based and our staff is well trained in how children's brains develop and how we can build amazing relationships with the children in our care. There's a lot of laughter and fun in the classrooms (and in our office with The Fab Five) every day . Please make a point of stopping for great coffee on Friday mornings and take the time to connect with other parents. Haere mai. Welcome to our little corner of paradise

Monday, August 1, 2011

Ripper Rugby Tournament

Amy Smit is our sports co-ordinator and works with five schools in our local area. We have jointly employed her with our Kiwi Sport funding and she is working with years 3 and 4 students to develop sports skills and knowledge. Term 2's focus was on Ripper Rugby.
The tournament day was held at Hillmorton High. Thanks to the staff for letting us use the grounds.
It was a great day sprinkled with laughter and a bit of frustration from this by-stander.
Laughter was all about seeing the children having a wonderful time and the great job that Amy did in organizing the inter-school tournament.


















The frustration comes from knowing that we need to keep teaching the fundamental skills, rules and strategies of  games and sport to our children so that eventually they can apply them to a competitive game situation.
Getting in early is a key to hooking children into playing sport throughout their lives.
Thanks Amy and all of the volunteers.
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