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

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Maori Achievement Collaboration Hoana Pearson's visit















"Kia ora Denise,Trudy, Marriene, Christine,Ross, Frank, and  Gavin,

Thank you so much for such  fine warm welcomes to Hoana being in your schools.
She absolutely loved being with you and the children and is committed to being back 
in schools for longer working with the learners in the week 7…11 November.
 
Hoana has been singing your praises in important places as she has been so impressed
with the wonderful commitment that you all have to one another and your fine leadership which 
is making positive impacts on maori and all students in your schools.
You are a star MAC model! 
Congratulations and celebrations." Ros McQuillan-Mains



"Tena Koutou Katoa. Ka nui te mihi ki a Koutou. Thank you for the precious time I spent with you all as a group and also as individuals in your schools. I was so very impressed with what you are doing down there. I believe you could show the rest of the country a thing or two! Please take time to celebrate your achievements - changing school culture and practices is not easy but you have all made a commitment to this and the results are evident. It is a privilege to work with you all." Hoana













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