2002 Education Review Office Letter

Misson Statement

Our Vision

About Us

  

 

education review office

This is a summary of the Education Review Office's latest report on Walton School

27 May 2002
 

To the Parents and Community of Walton School

These are the findings of the Education Review Office's latest report on
Walton School.

Walton School is a small, well-established primary school situated 13 kilometres north of Matamata, set in attractive, well-kept grounds.  A stable staff and caring community work in partnership to provide a positive and supportive learning environment.

Students receive a sound education with a strong emphasis on all aspects of literacy.  A focus of curriculum implementation is the special needs programmes that caters for the diverse range of student abilities.

Teachers work as a team to provide quality learning opportunities for students.  Ongoing staff development, including keeping up to date with curriculum initiatives, has assisted staff to implement effective programmes.  Curriculum self-review is a feature and assists the staff, board and community to know where students are at in their learning and to report on overall school effectiveness.

Most students are achieving at and above their chronological age in reading.  Intervention programmes support the few who are in need of additional assistance in literacy.  Well-resourced classroom environments and the high quality library facilities encourage students to read for recreation and research.  Further refinement to the school's reporting systems should enable parents and caregivers to better understand their children's progress and achievement.

Traditional values such as respect, tolerance and responsibility are reinforced through teacher modelling and the high expectations in classroom programmes.  Students are polite, welcoming and friendly.  A family atmosphere pervades the school.

The principal is hardworking, has developed a strong team culture among staff and is supportive of all school personnel.  He knows his community well and is responsive to its needs and wishes.  Together with his staff and community he takes a pride in the school environment.

The board of trustees is knowledgable and well informed.  It has a strong focus on providing appropriate resources to promote student learning.  Trustees work collaboratively with the principal and staff to enhance the learning environment and provide support for all school activities.

ERO's next review of Walton School will be in accordance with the regular schedule of the Education Review Office.

Review Coverage

ERO reviews do not cover every aspect of school performance and each ERO report may cover different issues.  The aim is to provide information on aspects that are central to student achievement and useful to this school.

Ian Hill
Area Manager

for Chief Review Officer

To read the full ERO report click here

 

mission statement

“To educate and develop our children in a secure and happy environment with the needs of the children foremost so that they may become useful members of society”

our vision

in our children
  • A sense of self worth, a positive self esteem.
  • To help children to to reach their full potential - both academically, socially, emotionally and physically.
  • Values that are seen as desirable for our citizens - initiative, tolerance, honesty, responsibility, caring for other, a good work ethic, integrity, creativity, respect for property/environment.
  • Can adapt to change and learn how to cope with stress/adversity.
  • Can make, and is encouraged to make responsible decisions and be resistant to unsafe/antisocial influences.
  • Can be sensitive to other people's concerns/feelings.
  • Are equipped with skills to make progress in learning throughout their life.
in our staff

  • Shows respect for all our children and their cultures.

  • Are fair and patient with our children.

  • Participates willingly in activities with our children, our staff and with our community.

  • Shares their lives, feelings, failing, vulnerabilities, successes with their students and colleagues

  • Demonstrates perseverance - not giving up on their students.

  • Listens to children, makes them feel valued.

  • Encourages the uniqueness, the talents of individuals and accepts children for who they are.

  • Acts as a good role model in the care of our environment.
in our school

  • A positive sharing, caring, secure, happy learning environment

  • A family atmosphere

  • A school that acknowledges, encourages, uses the expertise of parents/community personnel.

  • A school that encourages positivity in children and staff.

  • A school that is actively involved with the wider community of Walton

  • A school that promotes fair play

  • A school that imparts a balanced view of New Zealand's cultural heritage and accepts the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi

  • A school that supports teachers in a positive manner, recognising the importance of the partnership between home and school.