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 23, 2018

Board Retreat

Part of being on the board of trustees in our school, is that we undergo training so that we can be more effective in our governance of the school. I learn something new every time.
We are reminded that our job is always about what is best for the children as we look at what we currently do in the school, and our long term plans into the future.
The food was excellent (thanks Graham) and we had a lot of laughs too.
 Duane Major and Paul Ferguson were awarded long service certificates for their service to the West Spreydon School community. Congratulations for your loyalty, stickability and vision for the children and for being determined to have the school at the heart of a healthy local community.
If you are thinking about putting your name forward as a future board member please contact the school office. Everyone is welcome to attend a board meeting. Please understand that you are an observer of that meeting and have no speaking rights. You can learn a lot by sitting and watching.





Duane Major and Paul Ferguson receive their long service awards.
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