About
About Waihola District School
Our vision and values underpin all that we do
"Working and learning together to be the best that we can be"
RICH school values - Respect & Responsibility, Inclusion & Integrity, Caring & Collaboration, Honesty & Honour - create a positive school culture
Our inclusive school ensures children and their families feel valued and welcomed
Children learn within exciting, stimulating and safe environments
Personalised Learning ensures that the needs and interests of individual children are met
Small classes and high teacher ratios benefit all learners
Effective use of Digital Technology enhances communication, collaboration and learning
Children are supported to become independent, self-managing learners, making good choices for their learning.
Our localised curriculum utilizes our environment & offers rich activities and experiences, e.g. yachting, wetlands visits
Education Outside the Classroom experiences enrich classroom learning (sport & cultural trips, performances, camps etc.)
Children enjoy rich learning in the arts, allowing them to be creative, collaborative and critical thinkers
WDS children develop leadership skills as they take on responsibilities across the curriculum
Waihola District School - where children become leaders