Learning every day

Hello one and all, parents and caregivers!

You will have seen and read the Sylvia Park School mission, "Setting children on a path of lifelong learning" many times by now, and how is this achieved?   Well, it never actually ends but it definitely starts soon after a child learns to say the word "No!”  At this point they have realised they have some power to influence their world, it is up to all of us to develop that attitude to be positive and enriching for the rest of their lives.

The Ministry of Education has set a goal for all schools to actively seek ways that all students can reach their potential. The staff at our school are well equipped and spend a huge amount of time ensuring that every child is encouraged on their learning journey through school.  Many tests prove that our students are achieving well compared to the national averages.  But we want our kids to do even better, and it really does matter!

A very major factor in student under-achievement is non-attendance or ‘having to move again..' (this is a sad option in more ways than one!).  It has been shown to greatly disrupt the learning process and it is frustrating for the teachers to see such wasted potential.  Unless they are unwell, PLEASE try and have your children at school every day! 

A child is like a fruit tree that is planted in good soil by a stream, it will grow strong and deep and easily weather the storms in their life, and also produce fruit for many to enjoy....but they need their parents to partner with the teachers to maintain that solid ground for them to grow within and maintain a passion for learning at SPS!   

Paul