Wondering where Auckland’s future leaders learn and grow? It’s right here at Lincoln Heights School. Lincoln Heights School is a full primary school in the heart of West Auckland. It welcomes tamariki and their whanau. The school provides education for students in years 1 to 8.
Lincoln Heights School prides itself on being inclusive. It offers a comprehensive learning programme. Samoan Bilingual is available via Moemoe Fou. A Supported Learning Unit is available via Kahukura.
The school encourages students to participate in sports. They can also engage in culture and leadership. All of these opportunities happen throughout their time at Lincoln Heights School.
Lincoln Heights School serves a diverse local community in Massey, Auckland. The largest groups of students are Pākehā, Māori and Samoan.
Moemoe Fou operates as three Samoan bilingual classes. The Kahukura Centre provides specialist programmes. These programmes support students with high additional learning needs.
The school’s vision is “step by step, together, we reach new heights”. The school aims to nurture respect. It fosters engagement, self-awareness and celebration. Diversity and honesty are also key values.
Lincoln Heights School has a learner profile. This describes valued outcomes for children. They include becoming lifelong learners. They should be good contributors and communicators. They should become leaders.
The board and leaders promote care. They also push inclusive practices. These are part of the school’s culture. Staff genuinely care for the whole school community. Well-developed systems offer academic and pastoral support. Leaders and teachers use external agencies. These bring specialized expertise.
Lincoln Heights School is part of the Te Kāhui Ako o Tiriwa. This is a Community of Learning.
Learners are celebrated as leaders. They have a strong sense of belonging. They interact with respect and confidence. They actively engage in relationships.
Lincoln Heights School is working to consistently improve teaching practices. This will achieve equitable outcomes for all learners. The school expects teachers to adeptly meet all learner needs. They want increased teacher agency. Deliberate acts of teaching should improve outcomes for all. They strive for greater equity. They also seek excellence. This should result in improved outcomes for all learners.
A teacher matrix of best practice is being developed at Lincoln Heights School. The focus is shifting to the impact of teaching. This should improve student learning and achievement. A school-wide gap analysis is being implemented. Refined monitoring and reporting systems better reflect the progress of priority learners.
The school hopes to strengthen its sense of community. It wants to improve communication. It wants to engage and collaborate. This ensures happy and engaged staff and students. It also includes the wider community.
Lincoln Heights School ensures children understand their roles. They learn their responsibilities as citizens of Aotearoa. They are active in creating a positive environment. They do this through partnership and participation.
Lincoln Heights School continues to evolve. It grows to meet the needs of its students. This is a place where every child is encouraged to reach new heights.