Our Vision and Mission Statement:
Ko te Tamaiti te Pūtake o te Kaupapa: The child is at the heart of the matter
At Macandrew Bay School we place our learners at the centre and our Mission Statement is: Simply the Best for our Tamariki!
Our vision is:
- High Expectations
- To create an environment that actively supports the health and wellbeing of our tamariki
- To be the best we can be
- Students succeeding
- To be a strong and flourishing school into the future
We believe that our children deserve an excellent, well rounded education. We aim to be the best we can be and we have high expectations that students attending our school will be successful, happy, confident learners who will be able to make a great contribution to the world and the community they live in.
Our Values
At Macandrew Bay School our vision is reflected and embedded in our School Values.
Our 6 values of Responsibility, Honesty, Independence, Passion for Learning, Respect and Kindness and Caring will be evident in our school’s philosophy, structures, curriculum, classrooms and relationships. We have developed these values with our community and with our tamariki and we expect to see these values reflected in everyday actions and interactions within the school.
Manaakitaka and Kaitiakitaka are the Te Ao Māori concepts our school values align to. We want our tamariki to know and understand that the values of Responsibility, Honesty, Independence and Passion for learning fit with Kaitiakitaka. Our tamariki are their own guardians and as learners they have control over how and when they show these school values.
Manaakitaka is the practice of showing aroha (unconditional love, empathy), hospitality, generosity, and compassion to others. We want our kura to be a place where everyone shows and feels Respect and Kindness and Caring. These are the foundations for positive relationships between staff, students, parents/whānau and the community.
- Kaitiakitaka - Responsibility, Honesty, Independence and a Passion for Learning
- Manaakitaka - Respect, Kindness and Caring
ERO
Macandrew School’s ERO was last completed in 2023 and was extremely positive.
The values of respect, responsibility, passion for learning, independence, honesty, and kindness are embedded within the curriculum.
Current strategic priorities are continuing to improve outcomes and achievement levels in literacy and numeracy, to improve confidence and enjoyment of students in learning, and to continue to develop the broad curriculum (STEAM).
Annual Plans & Reports
Every year we produce annual plans and report on progress against these plans. Plans are guided by our strategic directions which are reviewed every three years in consultation with the school community.
Our Strategic Goals:
Curriculum/Rakatirataka
Goal 1
Ākoka will be supported to set goals and as self- regulated learners, take action to achieve success and progress.
Goal 2
Ākoka will experience a rich, broad curriculum that is engaging, motivating, fosters creativity, innovation and a lifelong passion for learning.
Community/Whānaukataka
Goal 3
We will provide a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment. We will nurture a sense of belonging and connection to our kura and our community. We will celebrate our cultural diversity.
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