Nau mai, haere mai

It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to Greenacres School.  

 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.  
Success at Greenacres School is not only measured by the success of the individual but the success of us all. 

 

Our school whakatauki resonates as we are an inclusion school where the success of every child is vital. It speaks of the importance of relationships, teamwork and whanaungatanga or connections.  Being a relatively small school, I love how I can get to know every child and their whānau.   

 

We use the analogy of the Greenacres MANA Tree to represent us. Our vision is that we are “Growing future-ready tamariki in our mana-enhancing community”.  We understand the importance and responsibility of preparing our children for an exciting future.  We also know we do not work alone but in partnership with our fantastic community.  This is our foundation and the roots of our tree. 

 

We have recently developed and are thoroughly enjoying introducing our new MANA Values of Manaakitanga, Matauranga, Rangatiratanga and Hauora. We are doing this in a carefully planned manner to ensure deep understanding. Our MANA values are the branches of our tree and give us strength.  

 

Tamariki / children, staff and whānau are engaged with our 4 C Curriculum. Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Critical Thinking are vital to success now and into the future.  These are the leaves of our tree.  All aspects of our tree are interrelated.  
 
Greenacres School is nestled beneath Rangituhi and on Ngati Toa land.  We are surrounded by established trees and plants and we have added to the environment with planting projects across the school. Our classrooms are modern and attractive and outside areas are fun and stimulating.  We are proud of our beautiful, safe and fun environment where children and whānau love being.  

 

I feel privileged to be the Principal at such a positive school.  I encourage you to read on or better still come to visit us. 

 

Ngā mihi 
Mike Thomas
Tumuaki / Principal