Opoutere School offers a balanced curriculum to educate the whole child, intellectually, socially, culturally and emotionally. The philosophy practiced in the school is based on creating learning conditions that allow individuals to reach their fullest potential in a happy and successful way. Please feel free to phone and make an appointment. I am happy to show you around and answer any queries you might have.

Rae Stafford - Principal (07) 8659077

Latest News

Opoutere School's roll recently hit the 100 mark for the first time in the school's 99 year history. The school's new buildings were completed just in time to cope with the influx of pupils. A new classroom and resources rooms have been added along with upgraded administration areas and library. The centenary was celebrated on the weekend of the 18 - 20th April. See the Centennial page for details.

The full ERO report

can be viewed

here.

The school recently had a very successful visit from the Education review Office. The ERO team had this to say:

"Hard working and committed teachers have developed positive learning environments that encourage high levels of student engagement. Teacher/student relationships are mutually respectful and students interact positively with one another. Student learning is being enhanced through the effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and a range of other learning resources. High expectations for success and behaviour are evident and are being achieved by learning focused students working in groups or as individuals."

In 2006 Opoutere School was a finalist in the Computerworld Excellence Awards with its Digital Opportunities project which uses interactive whiteboards, wireless laptops and an online personal learning environment (KnowledgeNet) to facilitate inquiry learning.

Opoutere School is pleased to be part of the Kopu Digital Opportunities Project in partnership with the Ministry of Education. This exciting project has seen every classroom equipped with an interactive digital whiteboard, digital cameras and wireless laptops. Students and teachers use these technologies to facilitate inquiry-based learning. You can check out the details on the Digi Ops site.