Right Mr Russell Gordon, Principal
Message from the Principal The role of principal is an absolute
experience equity in order that they
engaged
privilege and a deep responsibility.
can achieve their personal best. As
students, staff and the community in
The privilege is in being able to
such, it is my job to develop a
2019.
contribute or make a difference to
shared understanding around the
consultation
student learning and to improve their
direction of our school, which can be
College
learning
The
clearly understood and articulated by
captures our shared understanding
responsibility is to ensure that every
all. To help accomplish this shared
as to why we exist as a school.
student receives quality learning
understanding, we
outcomes.
in The
consultation outcome was
purpose
the
of
with this
Ōtūmoetai
statement
that
opportunities and
LET LEARNING ENLIGHTEN LIFE Ōtūmoetai College is an inclusive learning community where identity, optimism and challenge form the foundation for all learners to flourish in a dynamic world. The learning environment will enable students to achieve their personal best in their academic studies, the arts, sporting and cultural pursuits. During their journey, our students will grow into powerful learners who embrace diversity, resilience and develop meaningful relationships with others. This is our purpose and our commitment.
In order to give expression to our
future-oriented learners to look like at
life contexts beyond school.
purpose statement we must have a
the
at
We are therefore creating deliberate
clear understanding of what this looks
Ōtūmoetai College. This graduate
opportunities to incorporate these
like when it is applied to the learning
profile captures the skills, knowledge,
valued outcomes as part of the every-
journey of our students. Our college
and attitudes that our students, staff
day process of teaching and learning
Graduate Profile, which we shared in
and community fed back to us as
at this college in order to create
Term 1, is our way of communicating
being
powerful learners. Our definition of
this understanding of what we want
students to participate in a range of
end
of
their
important
five
to
years
enable
our
powerful learning is as follows:
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