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

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Matariki Night Market

 

Wow. Over the past term the senior children have been learning about entrepreneurial endeavour, business management and  Matariki. The whole school took part in the night market which showcased the learning right across the school.

So many parents and extended whanau supported the enterprise. There was delicious kai and wonderful art and crafts. The year 3/4 team had sell out audiences at their movie premier and the added draw of fresh popcorn. 

I searched for Chicago Mix but it was not to be. 

 In the one term I think we have covered: digital technology including movie making, animation, coding, robotics, design; Aotearoa New Zealand Histories including whakawhanaungatanga, akongatanga, tuakana teina, manaakitanga, awhingatanga,  myths and legends, local cultural narrative, tikanga and te reo; food technology; technology; chemistry and physics; mathematics including accounting and measurement; writing including amazing persuasive texts to promote the Night market in a very busy term;  reading; key competencies; The 6 Cs; art construction, collage, weaving and digital art; community partnerships; student voice and agency; leadership competencies; collaboration; and a myriad of other lenses on learning.

So many whanau arrived to help the children to succeed. We are unique in our connections and in the visible ways that whanau rally around for the children.

Congratulations to everyone.




 






































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