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

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Harakeke Team Writing Inspiration. The Sorting Hat

I was so pleased to be a part of the Sorting Hat Ceremony in the hall. Thank you for all of the inspiration and effort that our lovely teachers went to to make this such an exciting and fun time for the children. 
Believe it or not, a voice could be heard from under the hat. It called each child by name, identified special qualities about him/her and placed the child in a house based on The Harry Potter books. Such fun.
There was so much anticipation and laughter. No surprise I was allocated to Sltheryn for cunning, ambition and leadership. How well the Sorting Hat knows me. 
Teachers are using the books as a source of descriptive language. It's not about the spells, magic or wizards. J.K. Rowling has a gift for painting a word picture with one or two beautifully chosen words.
We are seeing so much more engagement in writing. Our goal is to raise engagement, learning and ultimately achievement.  I'm looking forward to seeing some of the end products and definitely to seeing overall student capability rise over this term.




































 
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Cross Country Capers



























I am so proud of the ways in which the children took on the challenge of Cross Country. Long distance running was never my thing and it has always left me with a sense of having concussion. Our children are different. They rise to the challenge and perform remarkably.
Thanks to Rochelle and her team who organised this event so beautifully.
 Our leaders also helped the more reluctant runners to complete the circuit and gave the children lots of encouragement.
Thank you to all of the parents and whanau who came to support the children. You make this school a magic place.
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