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Our aim is that every child at this school will flourish. We look forward to welcoming your child to our school.
We provide an approach to learning which develops and balances both academic and social/ emotional skills and competencies. Our Positive Education/ Wellbeing programme provides not only a strong foundation for our highly regarded local curriculum but runs strongly through all aspects of our day.
We see it as our responsibility to shine the light on children’s talents, to broaden their interests, encourage passions and develop our children’s more personal qualities, to be enriched. For us to do this, we prioritise getting to know our children very well and work closely with our committed parent community/ whānau.
We expect our Year 6 leavers to leave us as curious, connected thinkers with a love of learning that will serve them well for the future. Happy, connected children learn. Happy, connected staff and parents support this.
Our place is your place because...
We care about the whole child: their academic progress, social and emotional wellbeing and sense of belonging. Our students are our world and our world is diverse and exciting.
Enrolments
Worser Bay School is a geographically zoned school and has an Enrolment Scheme (Zone) in place.
Students living in zone on the first day of school have automatic entry into Worser Bay. Parents of students living within the zone and intend enrolling their child at any time, should notify the school immediately to assist the school to plan appropriately.
If not, there are limited Out of Zone places available. These places are reviewed term by term. If you are interested or know of friends and family who are interested - please enquire.
More information can be found here:
Use www.nzschools.tki.org.nz/ to see the School Enrolment Zone. Enter 'Worser Bay School' in the search area.
In Zone Enrolments: Parents of students living within the zone and intend enrolling their child at any time, should notify the school immediately to assist the school to plan appropriately.
Starting School
Starting School
At Worser Bay we acknowledge the importance of a successful transition to school, working with parents to create a smooth and happy start for all children.
Invitation to meet with Jude, the Principal
Invitation to our Rising 5s
2 school visits in the 3 weeks leading to your child’s first day
See School Information for frequently asked questions
Meet with Jude
Meet with Jude
Jude, our Principal, meets with all parents/caregivers starting at Worser Bay. This 30 minute appointment involves a chat about the nature of the school and what’s important to us and find out what's important to you.
Rising 5s
Rising 5s
Rising 5s supports the transition into Worser Bay School. It's a great way for us to get to know the children and families before Day 1. For up to 2 terms, 4 year olds and their parents are welcome to come to school on Thursday between 2.00pm and 2.45pm.
Families attending Rising 5s take part in a range of activities and meet other parents and students starting school. Children will also get to know the team of teachers who will be working with them. New entrants, already here at Worser Bay, provide leadership and support for the Rising 5s.
For further information, contact Steph Williams, the Office Manager, at swilliams@worserbay.school.nz.
School Visits
School Visits
Children will have at least 2 school visits prior to starting school. These visits will be in our morning session from 9.00am until Snack time at 10am. Students can choose to stay on for snack time to gain some familiarity with these routines.
Parents/caregivers must remain on site but are encouraged to leave their child in Autahi, the New Entrant space, if the child is ready.
We encourage students to share their portfolio of prior learning from their previous education centre, if they have one, either at their school visits, at Rising 5s or on their first day.
What does Success looks like for our Worser Bay Children?
What does Success looks like for our Worser Bay Children?
The aim of collecting community voice was for a number of purposes.
It was timely for us to check in -
Are we heading in the right direction?
Are we attuned to our whānau and their aspirations for their child as we think we are?
What is our collective picture of success at Worser Bay School?
What assumptions may we be making?
What else do we need to be thinking about and actively planning towards?
During Term 3, 2023, teachers checked in with a good sample size of children and parents asking the big question -
“What does success look like for your child/ for you?”
We wanted to deliberately keep it a big open question so we didn’t limit options by narrowing responses.
Some key themes include:
Achievement, completion, accomplishment and pride
Inquirer - a seeker of knowledge, asking questions
Being a good person and contributing
Feeling good about themselves, confident and connected
Creativity and Passion/s
Positive attitude, growth mindset towards learning
The whole child - academic, social emotional, physical
Keep improving, keep trying, keep going forwards
Learn, love, appreciate
To give a more full and rich picture please read on... here.
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