WHAT WE VALUE AT AUCKLAND POINT SCHOOL
Through acts of citizenship we will have an environment of respect
At Auckland Point School we rate values very highly and we focus on individual values each fortnight.
Citizenship is our umbrella and under this we have respect, resilience and other values that we feel are important for the children to achieve.
Big things happen in small schools!
The advantages of attending our small school are:
Children have a greater sense of belonging.
Children know and care about each other.
We have a family atmosphere and our diversity is celebrated.
Multi age grouping and cooperative learning.
High expectations of achievement and behaviour.
Clear lines of communication between home and school.
“The culture of small schools typically revolves around hard work, high aspirations, respect for others, and the expectation that all students will succeed”.
Wasley P and Lear, R “Small Schools, Real Gains” Educational leadership, March 2001, Volume 58(6)
The following are snippets from our 2025 ERO (Education Review Office) report:
Auckland Point School is a small full primary school situated in inner city Nelson. Students are provided with a range of facilities including a swimming pool, hall and spacious classrooms.
Learners benefit from good quality teaching practice that improves progress and achievement in reading, writing and mathematics.
Learners with complex needs are well supported to achieve their education goals.
Students express pride in the school and an enthusiasm to excel with their learning; teachers and teacher aides work seamlessly to meet the learning needs of individuals and promote learners’ strengths.
The breadth and depth of the school’s curriculum benefits from a developing relationship with mana whenua, resulting in the iwi narrative being integrated and woven through school programmes and practices.
Whānau and families are valued for what they bring to their child’s learning and their views are sought to bring about school improvement and progress learner success.