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Welcome to the 2012 school year. We are looking forward to having you and hope you are ready to enjoy the exciting challenges that our school offers.
Term 1 commences on Tuesday 31st January 2012.
Welcome
Hello and Welcome to Whangarei Heads School
Whangarei Heads School is located 30km east of Whangarei, surrounded by bush on the lower slopes of Mt Manaia, overlooking the entrance to Whangarei Harbour. The School was established in 1858 and has a proud history of serving its community well. It serves a supportive and active rural and coastal community.
The School has a decile ranking of 9 and currently has U3 status with a roll that fluctuates between 100 and 130. It is a full primary school which adds to its special character.
What makes us so special?
Our aim is to develop self managed, independent, motivated learners. We value children's individuality and creativity and view education as holistic. There is a strong environmental and artistic component in the community that is reflected in the school. We have strong feelings about nurturing and enhancing our spectacular environment. We have very professional teachers who believe in encouraging children to take responsibility for their learning. There is strong commitment from parents and wider community.
Other excellent resources that make up the school are:-
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a new multi purpose room, Te Mangoroa
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a school/community library which is community funded
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a school/ community art workshop centre
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a swimming pool
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a large hard court
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multipurpose shade/shelter area
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up to date ICT equipment and network
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laptops for all teachers
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an attractive environment with student inspired gardens including an arboretum
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an adventure playground
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eco hut, vegetable gardens and hen house supporting environmental education
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OUTDOOR EDUCATION ACADEMY FOR YEAR 7 & 8 PUPILS
Next year we are starting an exciting new initiative in our Year 7 & 8 class – it will be ‘Excellence Through Action’ with our Outdoor Education Academy. The programme of learning will be run by Matthew Dennis, one of our awesome team here at school. We realise how very important academic achievement and the preparation of our students for High School is to our parents and students. We also realise that we live in a unique environment, one that offers incredible opportunities for learning; our Academy will make the most of these things. This proposal was presented to the parents and students who will be in Year 7 & 8 in 2012, and we have had overwhelming support for the concept. We will keep you informed of our progress as this exciting prospect unfolds!
We continue to have a steady stream of students enrolling – it’s great to see so many new families joining our school and community, especially at the junior end of the school. They offer huge support to our school and I must say a huge thank you for all the assistance we receive.
ROOM 1 CAMP TO GREAT BARRIER ISLAND OPC
Room 1 students had an exciting five days stay at Great Barrier Island Outdoor Pursuits Camp.
Every student was challenged and every student achieved things that they never thought possible.
Comments included: Cool, Challenging, Awesome, Mean, Team Work,
Fantastic, Great Experience
Thank you to the Oxford Sports Trust and Pub Charity for their generosity and to all others who helped to get us there.
WHANGAREI HEADS SPRING FESTIVAL
Many thanks to all who helped to make the School Spring Festival a success.
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