Principal's Welcome.
Welcome to the Hanmer Springs Primary School Website. Our school is located in the middle of an Alpine Resort with fantastic views of the mountains which surround the Hanmer Basin.
Hanmer Springs School caters for children from Year 0 to Year 8, and
provides a positive and supportive learning environment which respects the individuality of each child. We cater for the children's individual learning needs by identifying strengths and barriers, helping children to succeed, encouraging growth in self-confidence and by preparing children for lifelong learning through a balanced curriculum. View our recent Education Review Office report here. CITIZENSHIP underpins our learning for 2012 and is our future focused theme.
Important school wide learning outcomes for our children this year include:
Our vision has grown from our children and describes the qualities we want people to show in our school community. The Hanmer Way  We are working hard on improving learning outcomes and achievement in literacy and numeracy and ensuring appropriate and timely support.
Our values team are working to help promote and develop our school focus values throughout the school. This year these are: - BELONGING (fostering positive, caring and compassionate relationships between all members of our community. Belonging as a contributing citizen.) The Hanmer Way - "Feel proud of yourselves and the achievements of others." - RESPECT (honouring the rights and feelings of others, the environment and ourselves through our words and actions.) The Hanmer Way - " Respect others and let others learn" "Treat others how you would like to be treated." - RESILIENCE/PERSEVERANCE (Showing stickability and tolerance in the face of adversity or challenge. Never give up. The Hanmer Way - "Give everything a try and do your best."
We as staff are learners too and our professional development and goals strongly link to children's learning and achievement. As a close knit staff we believe in collaboration, supporting each other and building consistency of best practice across the school.
Our focus school key competencies this year are about managing self, thinking and using language, symbols and texts.
Among many things children will be learning to:
* set goals
* show resilience * persevere * be healthy * take responsible risks * ask questions * use thinking tools * reflect * speak with confidence * use technology
We welcome parents, caregivers and new members of the Hanmer community. We have an open door policy and look forward to building on and creating new partnerships as we work together to engage children in learning and achievement.
Brendan Wright
Principal
principal@hanmersprings.school.nz
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