What should an Opua School Year 8 Leaver look like?
After a series of consultation meetings with our parent community and dialogue with our school’s teachers and Board, the following image reflects the skills, attributes and characteristics that we all would hope to ‘see’ in each of our Year 8 leavers after spending their primary stage of education at Opua School:
Treats others with respect
Is curious, Independent and braveIs polite and well mannered
Is resourceful, has compassion and is kind
Does what they say they will
Aims high but can cope with setbacksCommincates in a range of situations
Feels Confident to take risk and make mistakes
Show Resilience
Understand that hard work is the ladder to succeedTake accountability for their words and deeds
Keeps there words and is trustworthy
Works with confidence
Listen actively when others talkStands up for the Bullied and those who need help
Has the capacity to flourish in the larger world of society
Ask Deeper questions
Has Enthusiaism for educations for its own sake and pleasure
Begins to learn to live with honor and integrity
Reads for pleasure
Does the right thing, even if it isn't popularAn Ability to self-edit and proof reading
Retains and applies learned skills
Treats others with respect
Is curious, Independent and braveIs polite and well mannered
Is resourceful, has compassion and is kind
Treats others with respect
Is curious, Independent and braveIs polite and well mannered
Is resourceful, has compassion and is kind