Inspiring Minds, Celebrating Success
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RAKAIA SCHOOL
Principal’s Welcome
Welcome to Rakaia School the gateway to Mid Canterbury. Rakaia School is set back from State Highway 1 on Dunford Street with beautiful grounds and playing area for the students.
The school now has 180 students and 9 classrooms with a dedicated teaching staff and support staff. We have just opened our new Modern Learning Environment for Years 5-8. Please come in and see the wonderful learning opportunities for our students.
Our Vision
Inspiring Minds, Celebrating Success
We believe we achieve this through the values of Partnership, Quality and Respect. Our staff strive hard to encouragechildren to develop these values through the work they complete and the way we interact with our students.
The students at Rakaia have many opportunities to develop their talents. We take part in inter-school events and competein many different events for the children to grow.
Our Values
Our Values
The Inspirational Choice
“Inspiring Minds, Celebrating Success”.
We believe we achieve this through the values of Whanaungatanga (Partnership), Tino Pai Rawa (Quality) and Manaakitanga (Respect). Our staff strive hard to encourage children to develop these values through the work they complete and the way we interact with our students.The other development for all students is the challenge to “Be Better” Kia Kaha Ano!
In students speak we say to the children
Partnership – We work together!
Quality – We do our best!
Respect – We use our manners!
The students at Rakaia have many opportunities to develop their talents. We take part in inter-school events and compete in many different events for the children to grow.
We welcome any enquiries.
Please contact our Principal, Mark Ellis. principal@rakaia.school.nz
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