Vision and Values

Empowered Learners, Inspiring Possibilities
 

Our refreshed vision, “Empowered Learners, Inspiring Possibilities” drives our learning and all the decisions the school makes. To create a world class school that empowers learners and inspires possibilities, so that all can SHINE!

To be responsible community members.

This is developed through our values where we support children to make the right choices so they:

• are responsible for their own learning - Ako

• are responsible for their own behaviour - Rangatiratanga

• respect others, property and the environment - Kaitiakitanga

• have pride in themselves, their school and their country - Mana

• participate and contribute within their community - Whanaungatanga

Our Ranzau ‘Explorers’ represent our vision, the knowledge, skills and values that represent learning at Ranzau. It guides our mission to ensurethat all of our ‘Explorers’ are empowered and inspired to SHINE both now and in the future.

Through Inspiring Possibilities akōnga will be Empowered to leave Ranzau as: Inquiring Learners who are Responsible Community Members and are Competent in Communication & Numeracy and Active and Creative. Please refer to our shared understanding of these terms on this page.

 
To be inquiring learners, children will:

competently use the Ranzau learning process to support all areas of learning
show competence in learner qualities
use creative and critical thinking in problem solving and learning
use feedback to improve their learning
Make informed decisions about their learning

To be competent in communication, children will:

read a variety of texts to gain understanding
write competently in a range of styles
speak confidently in a variety of situations      
listen effectively
make and create meaning through visual language

To be competent in numeracy, children will:

use appropriate mathematical strategies
have an adequate number knowledge to support learning
competently recall basic facts
problem solve with logical and reasoned thinking
relate maths concepts to everyday situations

To be active and creative, children will:

actively participate and develop skills in the performing arts
develop skills to create visual arts
display a positive attitude towards sport and recreation
develop confidence and skills in PE and sport
take responsibility for their own health and well being