Freemans Bay School Vision

Our vision statement was developed through consultation with our community. We surveyed parents, staff and students and had a focus group to help pull these ideals together.

FREEMANS BAY SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT

'Ma te Kura o Waiatarau hei whakahaere he kura ahuru mo nga tamariki katoa. Kia tu pakari ai ratau ahakoa pewhea te uaua o nga mahi ka tu tangata ratau katoa.'

In a safe and challenging learning environment we will foster the creative and critical thinking skills necessary to contribute to society.

Our students will be well prepared for their future.

They will be expected to develop the learning capabilities that our community values.

Our students will:

• Be Knowledgeable
• Be Thinkers
• Have a Can Do attitude
• Be Good
• Collaborate
  

OUR VALUES:
The following five values are the ones our school community agrees are our priority.

• Respect - Tumanako
  We will respect each other, our selves and the environment
  We know how to speak and act respectfully
  We are courteous and polite
  We will be responsible for our own things
  We will be responsible for the school environment
  
• Honesty - Whakapono
  We are honest
  We can be trusted
  We strive to be fair and just
  
• Friendship – Tiaki Pai / Aroha
  We will encourage and work collaboratively with others
  We will be kind and caring towards others
  We know how to behave in a conflict situation
  We will listen carefully to what others have to say.
  We will value the skills, talents and efforts of other people
  
• Reaching for Success
  We are motivated to learn and try new ways of doing things
  We will strive to do our best
  We will have a “can do” attitude
  We are passionate about learning
  
• Celebrating Diversity
  Celebrate our unique and rich diversity of cultures
  We will be tolerant and appreciative of other cultures
  We will respect each others

We are interested in your views of our vision statement and its relevance to you and your family.