Being Connected

In Charge

Hauora / Wellbeing

Taking Action

Learning at Silverdale Normal is based upon forming effective relationships where

respect is at the centre of every action.

We encourage our students to be in charge of their learning by continually

setting goals in all aspects of school life.

We believe in giving our students extensive opportunities to develop their overall wellbeing through our classroom

programmes.

We support our learners to utilise what they have

learnt and to make a positive difference in their class, their school or their

community.

“The puzzle pieces are cool. We use

them in the classroom and they help us to be better learners.”

I work positively andcollaboratively with a

wide range of people indifferent contexts.

I am aware of how mywords and actionsaffect others and I

act respectfully.

I use my initiative and take on leadership and

responsibilities within the school and community.

I respect and value myown and others cultures

and identity.

I know what makes metick (my strengths,

weaknesses, passions,interests, talents).

I know what I need to do to improve as a learner.

I set appropriate goals(SMART - Specific,

Measureable, Achievable,Realistic, Timeframe).

I utilise a range of strategies when I am stuck.

I have a positive‘Can do’ attitude.

I make the right choice ina range of circumstances.

I know what to do when things get tough.

I have positive relationshipswith my peers, teachers, family and community. I make the right choice to

help me lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

Making a positive difference to the school

and community.

Putting what I havelearnt into action.

Ask questions toform next steps.

Create/Innovate fromwhat I have learnt.

Our ‘fit for purpose’ classrooms have been designed to provide a range of learning spaces for our children. Our new furniture has been purchased to allow students to work either independently, or collaboratively.

“I like the new furniture as it helps me to work with

others to solve

problems.”

There is no more vital decision to make than to choose your child’s school. We understand this.

As a result we don’t just hand out enrolment forms for you to fill in. We would like to invite you to meet with us, discuss your hopes and aspirations for your child and help us to find out about their passions, talents and interests.

As an urban school in a semi-rural setting we have wide open spaces for children to run, play and explore. We pride ourselves on having a respectful, inclusive environment in which students are encouraged to support and care for one another.

The size of our school allows for a wide range of opportunities and pathways for our students, but also means that we know every child as an individual. We know that positive relationships are key in your child’s success and we promote this through our four learner dimensions.

Please take the opportunity to pop in and be shown around our amazing learning environment!

What do you want for your child’s future?

At Silverdale Normal School our mission ‘Making a Positive Difference’ drives every decision we make. We believe our purpose is to create self directed learners who know what makes them unique, what they are good at, what they need to work on and what steps they need to take to get there.

Students who are truly ‘In Charge’ of their learning.

At Silverdale Normal School we have a clear vision of what we would like to achieve.

This vision has been created after extensive consultation with school stakeholders - kindergartens, parents, students,

educational experts, local business and the major schools we contribute to, Berkley Middle School

and Hillcrest High School.

We understand that it is impossible to predict what it will be like for current learners in their futures and the knowledge that they will require, but we believe our learner dimensions outline the skills, values and dispositions that are essential for our learners to make a positive difference in their lives and

the lives of others.

Contact UsOffice – (07) 856 7604

Office Email – office@silverdale.school.nzAddress – 62 Silverdale Road, Hamilton 3216

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“Leaders are coaching and mentoring teachers in practice and strategies to support students to

become self-directed learners.”

During your children’s six years at Silverdale Normal we want them to discover their talents, passions and interests. Our staff are committed to making a positive difference inand out of the classroom. All of our boys and girls receive specialist Physical Education, Te Reo Māori and Mandarin lessons each week, enabling our students to learn from experts in specific curriculum areas. We also offer robotics and 3D printing programmes for our students.

“School leaders are promoting a vision for learning and teaching that is well grounded In current theory and research, and is strongly learner focused.

FIND US ON THESE APPS

“I love coding because it allows me to create

animations and games.”

“The number of opportunities that mychild has had since comingto Silverdale Normal has really impressed me.”

“I love that we have the opportunity to do lots of different things at school - I am in the choir, enviro group and the Kapa Haka.”

“Silverdale Normal School has a great feeling.

It is inclusive and has a supportive environment where children have

the opportunity to learn in a vari-ety of ways.”

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ERO Report, 2015

ERO Report, 2015This process is collaborative and is providing opportunities for parents to express the aspirations they have for their children’s education.”