We begin our year with a Whānau Picnic as a means to foster whanaungatanga, reconnecting and fostering relationships with whānau and our tamariki.  

Whānau Connect Conferences: (Beginning of Term 1)

We begin the new year with Whānau Connect Conferences and a focus on getting to know tamariki and whānau. These conferences allow children and parents to meet with their teachers and share any information that will positively impact on relationships and learning. These are an opportunity for learners and whānau to share key information with the classroom teacher. This includes: the learner's strengths, areas for growth, whānau and learner aspirations,  interests and hobbies, successes, challenges and any information that may be relevant to supporting each child as an individual. 

Progression Reporting:

We are using progression reporting to report progress and achievement in Reading, Writing and Mathematics for all children. We also use progression reporting for our Dual-medium classes to report Panui and Tuhituhi Te Reo Māori progress and achievement. 

The Reading, Writing and Maths progress circles show real time achievement and progress which replaces our written reports which were previously printed and handed out twice a year. As children make progress through the curriculum, these circles and goals will adjust accordingly, allowing parents to see progress as it is made throughout the year.

Whānau Reconnect Conferences: (Beginning of Term 3)

In Term 3, kaiako again meet with whānau and their tamariki to review the first half of the year, discuss the mid-year achievement data and progress and make plans for the final two terms of the year.

Whānau Reconnect occurs at the beginning of Term 3. This is an opportunity for learners, whānau and teachers to connect to discuss learning progress and achievement, and share next learning steps and how home can support this learning as well as school. 

End of Year Summaries:

These are a personal summary of the child's learning and progress throughout the year, and captures the whole child; school values etc.

Real time Reporting with Hero: (All Year)

Learning posts combined with achievement data and goal-setting will form an online report designed to build year on year so that over time you will have access to written posts, learning samples, and helpful resources all in one place. Your child’s current achievement, next steps and learning progress will be shared with you in real time through Hero. We believe that a strong home-school partnership is vital in supporting achievement for our learners. Hero is designed to strengthen this partnership by providing parents with more regular, relevant and up to date learning information.

Every school needs a Hero, meet ours!

We are excited to launch our communication and reporting system, Hero. 

Learning posts combined with curriculum information and goal-setting will form an online report designed to build year on year so that over time you will have access to written posts, learning samples, and helpful resources all in one place. Your child’s current achievement, next steps and learning progress will be shared with you in real time through Hero. We believe that a strong home-school partnership is vital in supporting achievement for our learners. Hero is designed to strengthen this partnership by providing parents with more regular, relevant and up to date learning information.

We believe that home learning is a partnership between home and school, and we encourage whanau to engage with their child’s learning. Below, outlines how you can be part of supporting your child's learning.

Updated 2024