“Ma te mohio ka ora, ma te ora ka mohio.” That’s the vision of St Leonards Road School. It means Learn to Live Live to Learn.
St Leonards Road School has a long history. It has been teaching local kids since 1962. The school is known for its inclusive culture. Tamariki and kaiako learn together. They appreciate the diversity of the school.
St Leonards Road School is located in Kelston Auckland. It is a contributing school. It teaches years one to six. The school has a roll of around 500 students.
The school values first languages. It believes in strong home-school partnerships. This supports student learning. The school is part of the Te Whanau Matauranga o Kerehana Community of Learning.
The school has values. They are Belonging Excellence Show Integrity and To Persevere.
St Leonards Road School’s priorities are clear. They want to improve student achievement. They aim to develop a quality learning environment. The school also refines its systems.
In 2019, an Education Review Office report noted some things. Most students showed the school values. They were building skills for citizenship. They showed respect and pride in the school.
The report also suggested improvements. The school should deepen relationships with parents. Teachers should help parents support learning at home. Teachers should learn about home practices. This makes learning relevant for students.
St Leonards Road School works to include culture language and identity. They identify strengths. They address areas for improvement.
The school’s strengths include well-promoted wellbeing. It has strong parent relationships. The school has well-established community partnerships. Its learning climate is inclusive. It is culturally grounded.
The school prioritizes improving attendance. It wants to strengthen teaching practices. It aims to build leadership capacity.
The St Leonards Road School Board assures it meets requirements. These include curriculum health safety and personnel management. They also cover finance and assets.
The school is focused on equity. It is working toward excellent outcomes for all students. Leaders and teachers use assessment to track student data.
St Leonards Road School actively supports accelerated learning. They use a culturally responsive framework. This helps students who need it. They provide individualized support.
Leaders build teacher capability through evaluation. They promote trust and collaboration. This creates a supportive environment.
The school promotes knowledge building. Leaders facilitate engagement with the wider education community. Effective communication supports improvement.
St Leonards Road School is developing. It works to achieve valued outcomes for its students. The school has a supportive board. It has cohesive leadership. Leaders and teachers use information to promote improvement.
The school seeks to deepen learning partnerships. They strengthen teaching practices. St Leonards Road School builds professional capability. This supports teacher development. It improves outcomes for students. St Leonards Road School empowers tamariki to thrive.