During Their Otamarakau School Years We Will Teach Our Children To Be:
Successful Learners Who:
- Develop a love of learning, a sense of curiosity and the attitudes necessary to take full advantage of our exciting and broadly balanced curriculum.
- Show determination, perseverance and the courage to explore
- Have a sense of wonder and a thinking enquiring mind.
- See learning as an enjoyable and challenging experience.
- Work at the very best level of which one is capable and to strive to improve on that level.
Confident Individuals Who:
- Have respect for oneself and for other people, including those who are different, and willingly embrace the diversity of society.
- Participate in and enjoy physical activities.
- Believe in themselves and their value in the wider community.
Responsible Citizens Who:
- Have respect for and awareness of both the immediate and wider environment and the use of limited resources in ways which are not wasteful.
- Have understanding of rights and responsibilities that manifest in their actions.
- Develop a full life out of school with the fruitful use of leisure time encompassing lifelong learning.
Productive Members of Society Who:
- Explore and embrace new and newer technologies in an ever changing world
- Are active and effective group members that offer a positive contribution
- Can develop their skills at solving problems both individually and part of a team.
- Have the ability to reason and think creatively
Mission Statement:
Together we build life-long learners
Vision
A country school with a view to the future
