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Tēnā koutou,
Ko te Wharepuhunga te maunga Ko te Waikato te awa Ko Ngāti Raukawa te iwi Ko Ngāti Huri te hapū Ko Pikitu te marae Ko Tainui te waka Ko wai au e mihi atu? Ko Nic Mason ahau, ko te tumuaki mo tenei kura. Nau mai, haere mai ki a Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui, he kura maioha, he kura manahau, he kura whakamana tamariki. I have been at Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui since 2020 as Deputy Principal, I won the tumuaki position in 2022. Prior to coming here I was a teaching team leader at Russell Street School and Across School Leader in the Palmerston North East Kāhui Ako. I taught at Russell Street for ten years and prior that, I taught at Coley Street School, Foxton. Our school vision is to be a welcoming, dynamic environment that fosters creativity and life long learning: He kura maioha, he kura manahau, he kura whakamana tamariki. Our 4 Cs or Competencies focus on developing Confident, Creative, Connected, Communicators: Taiohi Maia, Taiohi Auaha, Taiohi Takitini, Taiohi Atamai. Our values guide us to be the best versions of ourselves through respectful positive relationships and high expectations. Whanaungatanga - Positive Relationships Manaakitanga - Care and Respect Kotahitanga - Working together Te Puāwaitanga - Personal Growth Te Taukiritanga - Identity Māuitanga - Creativity, Innovation and Fun. Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui offers a well-rounded education and schooling experience. Students begin their time here in a play-based atmosphere where formal learning is introduced. Students are able to experience a range of academic, digital, cultural and sporting opportunities. Our classrooms showcase a variety of learning and a strong feature is art work which is proudly displayed around our school. We are well resourced with spacious grounds, playgrounds, turf area and gardens including a native bush area. Perhaps the most significant aspect of our school is the strong family atmosphere that reflects the wonderful community that makes up Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui. If you are considering becoming part of our school community, please make contact with us at school to learn more about what is on offer. I look forward to meeting you and your child. Nic Mason Tumuaki principal@winchester.school.nz |
