2011 Community Year Book Report
Mission statement:
Western Heights School aims for excellence in all learning and teaching.
We foster a desire to learn within a stimulation and caring environment.”
We continue to maintain the intension of our Mission
Statement and as ERO , Education Review Office ,said in this year’s report children
are making good progress in their learning and classrooms are busy and active.
They said students are articulate and trusting and
feel they are respected as learners .They exhibit a sense of wellbeing and are
quick to offer support to others when needed.
Students are keen to contribute and engage in learning
activities. They enjoy positive relationships with their teachers and support
each other through the understanding of the Western Heights Way which embodies
the schools social values and expectations.
ERO was very complimentary about the support the
community gives to the school and that parents remain confident the school
continues to offer positive and nurturing learning experiences to their
children.
The theme of this year was ‘Auckland 2011’and the Year
book provides an excellent record of all the activities we enjoyed during 2011.
The Rugby World Cup and Auckland The
Super City were the motivating factors for the planning .
The junior school musical was a highlight for the year
with family and friends enjoying an outstanding production written and directed
by Mrs Grindle with the huge support of the staff and amazing performances from
our students and several teachers.
We are great
advocates and participants of Jump Jam and were so excited to qualify for the entering
of two teams at the National Jump Jam Competitions
The year 4-6 team were 5th overall in their
category and our year1-4 received FIRST place for the North Island and second
overall for New Zealand.
National Standards: The introduction of the National
Standards in New Zealand schools
provided us with an opportunity to review our reporting to parents and update
the student management system. The open evening in February was well attended
and the two reporting progress and achievement sessions were also well
attended. Having the children take part in these meetings has a positive effect
on their learning as they are the critical factor in the partnership. Parents
appreciated the guidance given to support the children in their ‘next steps’.
My thanks to all those families who have supported and
encouraged our staff in their endeavour to provide teaching experiences that
stimulate, motivate and engage the children for success in their learning.
Your commitment to our students and staff and your
trust and encouragement in Western
Heights is appreciated as this is the key to being a high performing school.
To the graduating class of 2011, I wish you all well
and know you go off to intermediate as young people who will develop into
confident, connected ,actively involved lifelong learners.
Sandra Hewetson
