Information for Parents and prospective Parents

Please read some of the recent comments in our ERO report. A link to this is on the Latest news page.

The school is in a period of positive change and is building on an increasingly stable learning environment.  Parents, students and teachers are confident about the leadership being provided at the school.

The new principal has developed a clear vision for future development.  Staff and the board support the direction and expectations for improvement.  They understand what needs to be done.  The teachers are responding constructively to change and development.  They are working as an effective team.  Relationships are positive among the students, trustees and teachers.  These groups told ERO that there had been a significant improvement at the school in late 2005 and during 2006.  These attitudes result in an affirming school culture.

Meeting student’s learning needs. Teachers have a clear understanding about appropriate teaching approaches that can be used.  They plan effectively to meet the needs of students in numeracy and literacy.  Long-term plans ensure that students have exposure to all areas of the New Zealand Curriculum.  They work regularly with students in small groups with similar learning needs.  As a result, students get focused individual attention from their teacher.

Purposeful assessment. Teachers use assessment information to group students accurately for mathematics and reading and to identify those who are underachieving.  Teacher-aides provide students with extra support.  Teachers are now able to report to parents on their children’s achievement with increasing accuracy.  The use of student portfolios of work is also providing parents with some useful information to complement written reports. 

              
Behaviour management system. The principal has introduced a new behaviour management system in 2006.  This system is detailed and contains clear expectations about behaviour.  It establishes expectations about the consequences of unsatisfactory behaviour.  The students understand what is required of them and respect the boundaries that are in place.  Students told ERO that the school rules are fair and are consistently implemented.

Rakaia School is supported by our School Support Group who manage fund raising, hospitality and academic support in the School. We are also supported by a special group of sponsors who support the school in many ways.

On this part of the site we hope to have copies of the information you require.

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This includes the Information and Introduction Booklet. and School Charter

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