Learning at Ouruhia
School Vision
Our People, Our Place, Our Future
We are committed to a relevant, future-focused curriculum for active learners engaged in their community and caring for the environment
Mission Statement:
Students at Ouruhia School are...
Learning for Life and Making it Count
Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou
Pursue learning for the sake of your wellbeing
Our students are:
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Thinkers and
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Independent learners,
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Who are Caring & Sharing and
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have a Can-do Attitude
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An Ouruhia Learner is a Thinker because we value curiosity, critical thinking and creativity.
An Ouruhia learner is Independent because we value self-management, initiative and BEST effort.
An Ouruhia learner is Caring & Sharing because we value respect,
co-operation, diversity, responsibility, commitment and service to others.
An Ouruhia learner has a “Can Do” Attitude because we value perseverance, resilience, determination and enterprise.
An Ouruhia learner is Independent because we value self-management, initiative and BEST effort.
An Ouruhia learner is Caring & Sharing because we value respect,
co-operation, diversity, responsibility, commitment and service to others.
An Ouruhia learner has a “Can Do” Attitude because we value perseverance, resilience, determination and enterprise.
Within the NZ Curriculum the Board has the following priorities for students:
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1. Language and Languages
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Develop the ability to learn, observe and practise oral, written and visual forms of language.
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2. Mathematics
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Calculate, estimate and reason logically.
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3. Science
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Develop an understanding of aspects of the world around them and beyond.
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4. Technology
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Develop an understanding of how a variety of technologies are used. Also, to use a suitable process for problem solving.
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5. Social Sciences
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Learn how people live and meet their needs.
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6. The Arts
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Develop an appreciation of other people's art and music and develop skills for self expression.
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7. Health and Physical Wellbeing
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Learn to take responsibility for their own health and physical fitness and the wellbeing of others and enjoy games and teamwork.
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Students are encouraged to develop skills for social interaction through participation in sport, public speaking, drama, music and class discussion.
By the time children leave Ouruhia School in Year 8, it is expected that most children will be working within Level 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly in Literacy and Numeracy.
By the time children leave Ouruhia School in Year 8, it is expected that most children will be working within Level 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly in Literacy and Numeracy.