Our Vision...
At Longburn School we have a clear vision for the children in our care.
We see learning as the main thing and this has shaped our vision as a learning community...
Learning Community
Ma te whiritahi, ka whakatutuki ai nga pumanawa a tangata
Together, weaving the realisation of potential..
Learning Excellence
Whaia e koe te iti kahurangi; ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei
Seek the treasure you value most dearly; if you bow down, let it be to a lofty mountain
Learning for a Lifetime
Ko te pae tawhiti, whaia kia tata, ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tina
Seek out distant horizons and cherish those you attain.
Our Mission Statement...
In order to support our vision it is important that we provide teaching and learning opportunities that will develop in our students the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes that will set them up for a lifetime of learning. Therefore our mission statement is...
We will encourage our students to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values
to strive towards their greatest potential.
Our Values...
Our community has identified the following values as being essential for our children as they grow and develop.
RESPECT
In the way we treat people, equipment and our environment.
EXCELLENCE
Always giving our best in all we do.
COMMUNITY
A commitment to one another, our community, our environment;
to the people and beliefs that are important.
RESPONSIBILITY
Making right choices and showing self control.
Taking responsibility for the trust put in us by ourselves and others.
Therefore they are a fundamental part of our teaching and learning programmes.
Our Beliefs...
As a learning community We believe that effective learning will happen as we…
Strive together for excellence in all we do.
Identify and meet individual learning needs.
Develop a safe and stimulating child-centered
learning environment.
Involve the whole learning community.
Establish and expect strong values
If you would like to know more then please contact us.