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OUR MOTTO 

To be the best we can be
Kia eke ki nga taumata tiketike

OUR MISSION

Together we inspire learning
Whakahui, whakamanawa, tatou ako

OUR VISION
Connect - Challenge - Empower
Hono - Whakatara - Whakamana

OUR VALUES

ORCA
Ownership
Respect
Collaborate
Achieve




                         Welcome to B8 - 2017
Our School focus this term is Whanaungatanga which is all about connectedness and relationships.


Being part of a community which promotes a sense of belonging and contribution
  • Building lasting relationships
  • Making choices that enable us to build a learning community
  • What makes our school and our community unique?
  • What makes our school and community great?


Before we look at our greater school and community, we will be getting to know ourselves as learners and what kind of class culture we want to create in B8.
In reading, writing and maths we will be revisiting where we are at and what our next learning steps are in these core areas.
I look forward to working with you and your children over the year.

 Susannah Franks


Team Leader and Classroom Teacher of B8





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