“Learning today for a better tomorrow” resonates through the halls of Wiri Central School. This motto encapsulates the school’s dedication to its students. Wiri Central School stands as a beacon of multicultural education in Wiri. It welcomes approximately 360 students and their whānau.
Did you know Wiri Central School sits close to Manukau City Centre? It is adjacent to the Due Drop Events Centre. The location provides students with opportunities. They participate in wider community events. The school is a full primary school. It caters to students from Year 0 to Year 8.
Wiri Central School offers extensive opportunities in sports and culture. The school believes in the power of cultural identity. It supports success in learning. All students celebrate who they are. The school provides Māori and Samoan bilingual learning.
In Mōkai Āwhina students learn in te reo Māori. In Fofoa i Vaoese students learn in gagana Samoa. Students are fully immersed in the language. English is introduced in later years. The goal is bilingualism and biliteracy by Year 8.
Wiri Central School aspires to partner with families. They include whānau, aiga and the community. The school’s strength lies in working together. Together they support children’s learning. Time invested today enables future achievements.
Jan Donaldson is the Principal of Wiri Central School. She guides the school with a clear vision. Her vision ensures a supportive learning environment.
In 2019, the Education Review Office found Wiri Central School well-placed. Collaborative practices supported improved teaching. Students experienced settled learning environments. Variety was provided in classroom programmes. The school had made good progress. It addressed priority areas for development.
Priorities identified for review and development in 2017 included addressing low student achievement. This was done through effective systems and processes. Building teacher capacity also played a major part. The school created a professional culture of learning. Strengthening leadership capacity sustained and embedded changes. Establishing in-depth internal evaluation promoted ongoing school improvement. Building board capability strengthened processes and school improvement.
Senior leaders developed schoolwide systems and processes. They addressed low student achievement. Interventions happened earlier for students needing improvement. Leaders and teachers shared information. They talked about good teaching practices. This supported teaching and learning.
Progress of target students was discussed at all levels. Discussions focused on accelerating progress. They also focused on fostering learning partnerships with parents. Partnerships with families provided support. Parents supported their children’s learning at home.
Leaders and teachers reviewed the school curriculum. Shifts were made towards a shared understanding. The development of teaching approaches increased student ownership. Teaching and learning practices became more consistent. They were embedded across the school.
Teaching practices in Mōkai Awhina continued to be strengthened. New staff members used its curriculum and assessment. Teachers in Fofoa i Vaoese began to develop their Samoan curriculum. Students from both units participated in schoolwide activities. They also took part in events and programmes.
The Wiri Whānau Way guides positive relationships. It also guides behaviour management. The school developed good frameworks. These frameworks guide internal evaluation across the school.
Wiri Central School is a member of Te Kaahui Ako o Manurewa. It is a Community of Learning. This fosters useful school connections. It also creates initiatives that support improved outcomes.
The Education Counts website provides further information. It provides information about student population and engagement. It also details student achievement.
Remember Wiri Central School’s commitment to learning. It is a place where children learn today for a better tomorrow.