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What Opoutere School has to Offer Opoutere School is a small school with a family atmosphere. The
school received an excellent ERO report in May 2007 and this is
available online at the
Ministry of Education website or a copy can be obtained from the
school. Our grounds, which are in a rural setting, offer plenty of space for children to play and lunchtime sport is offered daily to all children. We have an experienced caring staff who believe in firm, fair discipline. The playground is always well supervised with parent helpers in addition to the teaching staff ensuring that the playground is a safe environment for children. We value diversity at Opoutere School. The Maori perspective is emphasised with all children receiving tuition in Taha Maori and Kapa Haka groups available as an option. We believe in catering for all ability levels and have an excellent programme catering for children with special needs and those with special abilities. We value academic achievement but also emphasise cultural activities through our Arts week, options and choir. We believe social skills are very important and emphasise these in our vision and our classroom programmes. |
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At Opoutere School we believe: 1) That responsibility, independence, initiative, common sense, and perseverance are essential life skills needed by our students to function successfully in society. 2) That to function successfully in society we need a basic knowledge of the world we live in. 3) That we need to build strong relationships with others and a respect for our environment. 4) That literacy and numeracy are essential life skills. 5) That being able to clearly communicate with others is vital. 6) That self-worth and self esteem are essential to developing the mental, social and physical well-being of each individual, enabling them to fulfil their potential. 7) That students need to be able to identify problems, define and present problems, expose possible strategies, act upon the strategies. 8) That students require passion, enthusiasm and a zest for life to provide the motivation to reach their potential. 9) That it’s important to develop students’ creativity. |
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Phone: 07 8659077 Fax: 07 8659055 E-mail: rae.stafford@opoutere.school.nz Address: State Highway 25 RD1 Whangamata
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WWW www.opoutere.school.nz |
Last updated August 2008
Comments re site to jan-marie@opoutere.school.nz
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