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New River Primary School…

New River Primary School…. To showcase a school which holistically addresses the needs of staff, students and community, and is proactive in seeking and using support from a range of agencies. Highlight success of inter-agency support. "Empowering for Life".

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New River Primary School…

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  1. New River Primary School… To showcase a school which holisticallyaddresses the needs of staff, students and community, and is proactive in seeking and using support from a range of agencies. Highlight success of inter-agency support. "Empowering for Life"

  2. Opened 2005 Years 1 to 6. Decile 2 254 students 54% Pakeha 32% Maori 11% Pacific 3% other 48% Girls 52% Boys First four school merger. Senior students relocated off site for most of the first two terms. Building programme - school hall, car park administration block. Ongoing capital works has placed considerable pressure on the principal and trustees -ERO 2006 Leadership Challenges 2 ERO visits in 10 months New River Primary School…

  3. Vision To create a safe and healthy active environment for New River Primary students. To equip them with physical, social and co-operative skills which enable them to actively participate and interact with adults and peers in a positive and safe way in all situations. A pervading sense of community & above all a dedication to provide the best possible learning environment.”

  4. Leading the Learning… The literacy professional development programme-writing, has become the catalyst for changing teaching practice. It’s about valuing staff! Managing Professional Development carefully…lots of whole staff learning opportunities. Create teaching buddy teams, working together to develop a sense of team. Elaine McCambridge

  5. The umbrella represents the holistic framework of Health Promoting Schools under which any wellbeing issue can be addressed. Health Promoting School… A creative and supportive environment to improve student achievement, develop connections and build resilience in young people Fruit in Schools- October 2005 A place which displays in everything it says and does, support for and commitment to enhancing the emotional, social, physical and moral well being of all members of its school community

  6. BehaviourSupport Teacher Staff as Role Models Social Worker in Schools Values Programme Student Voice: School Council House Leaders Health Team Road Safety Council Physical Activity Leaders- PALS Professional Development Literacy Support Teacher Physical Activity Initiative RoadSense Health & Well BeingPolicies and Procedures Music Enhancement Teacher Sunsmart Active Schools Smokefree Fruit in Schools School Food Programme Public Health Nurses Police Education Officers School Organisation & Ethos Healthy Social Environment:

  7. RoadSense: Safe and Responsible Pedestrian, Passenger and Rider Feet First (National Strategy) P.E.O: Kia Kaha, DARE, Keeping Ourselves Safe, Stepping Out, Riding By Healthy Eating Physical Education Smokefree: Homes and Cars project LPDP: Literacy programme RTLB: Teachers of Teaching and Learning Behaviours SunSmart Curriculum Teaching & Learning

  8. Parents and Whanau NZ Police Public Health South Educating NZ Smokefree Murihiku Cancer Society Heart Foundation Life Education Trust Barnados Aurora College Family Works St Andrews Church Sport Southland Road Safety Southland Community Trust of Southland ICC ILT CYF’s Group Special Education S.D.H.B Nutrition Fund Community Links & Partnerships

  9. They have increased responsibility and leadership opportunities in the school. Playground zones and a house system has increased students’ opportunities to take leadership roles in sports and cultural activities. What the kids said to ERO Senior students consider that behaviour has improved and they now have increased pride and a sense of belonging in their school. They helped develop the school rules and support the learning of their peers both in classrooms and in the playground.

  10. High Vis Vests Sun Hats Student ‘Healthy’ Fundraisers eg danceathon, readathon etc. Feet First Bronze Heart Beat Award New River PrimarySome Student Driven Achievements…

  11. I feel disappointed when you smoke because it’s poisonous. Rm 7 I feel bad when you smoke because it is sad when you’re dead. Rm 8 I feel angry when you smoke because you’re endangering yourself, your friends and your family. Rm 13 World Smokefree Day 2008

  12. RoadSense… Feet First Success! Joint teaching with PEO Road Safety Council

  13. Dedicated Staff Students Pride in school Student Leadership Low staff turnover Agency support Community support School moving into the community Success breeding success. New River Primary School… "Empowering for Life"

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