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

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Athletics day October 2021

 

This was  one of the most unusual school events with no parents present. a few brave souls looked over the fence during the day as our tamariki competed for the gold medals. The day was easy to run, but it was very strange without the extended whanau there to cheer on the children. 

So many achieved to a high standard, and as always there were a few surprises from children who did extra well on the day. It was lovely to see the children get their brave on after realising that mum and dad wouldn't be

 there to comfort them if things didn't go to plan. Tears are a tool to resilience and after a few tears, the few who were missing mum and dad, got on with the job of competing. As always I was so impressed with our senior children who were incredible helpers for the teachers and even more, wonderful supporters to the younger children. We see tuakana teina in action on a daily basis. The kindness and patience that our older children show to their younger school whanau is so heartwarming.

This time I noticed that some of the children who find sporting events difficult and unenjoyable, made an effort to be at school and to give things a try. Well done for your courage and perseverance.

Thank you to the PE team under Megan's lead for the hard work and organisation. Several children qualified for the Zones and sadly they were cancelled last week. Covid be gone!



















































We are very proud of the achievement of our tamariki.

























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