ERO Report 2009

We had a very positive Education Review Office Report.  It affirmed the positive changes we have made in developing the learning culture in our School.

To read the full report, please open the attachment below.

Here are some of the highlights of the report:

Thoughtful considered leadership...

'The principal has a depth of knowledge about good teaching practice and developing a culture of learning. 

She has displayed a thoughtful and measured approach to school development…’ 

‘…These developments have resulted in students having more involvement in their learning and contribute to a good overall level of student engagement in learning.’

 ‘..high quality practices observed…’

 ‘The teaching practices observed in these classrooms are resulting in more focused teaching to meet identified student needs, and in students becoming more reflective about how they learn.’

 ‘… good examples of teachers using effective classroom management strategies that result in environments that are conducive to learning and in which students are willing to take risks in their learning.’

 ‘Staff have made changes to programmes and introduced further opportunities for students to achieve.’

 ‘…providing extra opportunities for students to compete in interschool competitions and to take part in activities such as chess lessons and future problem solving’

 ‘ …forming a student leadership group in which students of all ages have the chance to participate and to be consulted about school operations…’

'Members of the school community all have the opportunity to contribute to improving outcomes for students…'

'Literacy and numeracy reports show that the achievement of Māori students on standardised tests is equivalent to that of their non-Māori peers.’

‘…These efforts are developing a shared ownership in the change of culture. ’