We will foster a happy, supportive and safe environment that encourages
the development of confident and responsible individuals .
Learning to learn
We will provide quality teaching and learning programmes that enable
children to learn how to learn and achieve personal excellence.
Learning to live together
We will encourage in children a pride in their own culture
and respect for the values and culture of others.
We will encourage learning through a partnership between
home, school and the wider community.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND MAORI DIMENSION
NEW ZEALAND'S CULTURAL DIVERSITY AT MACLEANS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Children at Macleans Primary School come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, representing up to thirty cultures in any one year.
Causcasian and Asian children are represented in similar proportions. There is a small number of Maori and Pacific Island children.
Cultural diversity will be acknowledged and celebrated in the way children, staff and parents acknowledge and respect each other.
Learning experiences that enrich our students' knowledge and understanding of other cultures and our multicultural society will feature throughout the year.
Equality of opportunity will be provied for all children irrespective of their ethnicity. Specific Learning needs of all children (European, Maori, Pacific Island, Asian) will be catered for thrrough classroom pogammes, additional learning support and para-professional assistance.
The Unique Position of Maori Culture at Macleans Primary School.
The unique position of Maori culture will be reflected in classroom programmes by incorporating aspects of Maori language and culture across the curriculum.
The school tikanga Maori programme will be foundational to teaching and learning programmes.
The achievement of Maori students will be monitored as part of the analysis of achievement data for all students and provision made to address disparities.
The Board will give careful consideration to financial, personnel and property issues in determining if it is able to provide instruction in Maori language and culture for full-time students whose parents ask for it.
