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

Monday, August 10, 2026

Farewell to Dennis our Kaitiaki

 Dennis’s  last assembly and The Assembly of Love

It is simply not fair that I have to speak after the little ones have stolen everyone’s hearts. They chose a beautiful theme and delivered the deal so professionally. I “love” seeing our tamariki grow in confidence as they learn to speak in front of others and to perform. My goodness how life in schools has changed. Whanau turn out in their dozens to support their children and to experience the magic.

The assembly celebration tied in beautifully with Matua Dennis’s last day with us. He is a big softie and of course our plan was to melt his heart too.  Our Kaiawhina and Kaiako put on a beautiful morning tea for Dennis. Dennis is a healthy eater so we all gave up worrying about vegan, vegetarian or healthy options and provided heaps of processed sugar and meaty savouries. I think he noticed. He has already sent us through pics of him in his work uniform and work car. Mmmm. Not something our funding will extend to in the foreseeable future. We do wish him well.
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