Message from the Principal

Haere mai and welcome!

Kia ora koutou

Hurupaki School is a school unlike any other, and one I am proud to be the Principal of.

There is no secret to our success. Learning is our focus and rather than running an education production line, we inspire individuals through a holistic education. Our school’s vision; Learning Today for Tomorrow, is forward thinking and relates to preparing our students to face their future with confidence. The school has a reputation for developing a life-long love of learning and a caring environment where participation and excellence in academic, artistic, sporting, digital, environmental, and cultural activities is actively promoted. Talent and creativity is nurtured and we are proud of the achievements of our learners.

Through the use of innovative learning environments that are flexible and inclusive, the teacher to child ratio is kept incredibly low. This means children benefit from having more than one teacher to support them in their learning space and that there are more opportunities for teachers to work with individuals and smaller groups.

Students are supported as active learners, taking an increased level of responsibility for their learning. Learning progressions are used to support our learners to know what they are learning, how they will be successful and what the next steps will be. Hurupaki School is committed to building the necessary foundations of knowledge and competencies to support students with succeeding in everything they do.

A big focus for our school is based on the research of Russell Bishop's “Relationships First”. We firmly believe that cultivating effective relationships, along with high-quality pedagogy, is the key to students' success. Our commitment extends beyond the classroom; as a team, we are dedicated to knowing and understanding your child's unique story, fostering a family-like context within our classes that resonates with both them and their whānau.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you to our kura, where your child's potential will be nurtured, their individuality celebrated, and their future enriched.

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Ngā mihi nui

Danny Clarkson

Principal