Students will be self-directed, independent learners with a love for learning. They will be excited by the learning opportunities provided and will be motivated to become life long learners. They will understand that they can make a positive difference for their own future, with learning being seen as something in which they participate, rather than it being seen as something that is 'done' to them.
They will learn to take a high degree of control over their own learning, setting targets and goals for future learning needs following guidance from teachers. They will become reflective learners, with the thinking and metacognitive skills required to enable them to learn how to learn.
Students will develop self-awareness and confidence in themselves as learners. They will be proud of their achievements, realising they are unique with their own individual strengths and abilities. They will be confident decision makers, participating in new learning experiences, and freely celebrating their own successes as well as those of others.
Students will become caring future citizens. In addition to recognising their own uniqueness they will also recognise and respect the uniqueness of others. They will gain a broader understanding of the bicultural and multi-cultural nature of our school and New Zealand society. They will develop an awareness of their individual responsibilities as global citizens.
Students will gain an understanding that there are consequences for their choices, decisions and actions at school, just as there are in the community at large.
Staff will provide the structures, the environment and the support to enable each student to meet with success. They will create a positive school culture based on mutual respect and understanding, inspiring all to strive for their personal best at all times.
It is recognised that for students to be successful we must establish a partnership between students, teachers and parents/caregivers, with all working together in the best interests of the learner. The school will activel promote this partnership.
Student learning shall be the focus for all that we do. |
