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 brave

Is polite and well mannered

Is resourceful, has compassion and is kind

Does what they say they will

Aims high but can cope with setbacks

Commincates in a range of situations

Feels Confident to take risk and make mistakes

Show Resilience

Understand that hard work is the ladder to succeed

Take accountability for their words and deeds

Keeps there words and is trustworthy

Works with confidence

Listen actively when others talk

Stands 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 popular

An Ability to self-edit and proof reading

Retains and applies learned skills

Treats others with respect

Is curious, Independent and brave

Is polite and well mannered

Is resourceful, has compassion and is kind

Treats others with respect

Is curious, Independent and brave

Is polite and well mannered

Is resourceful, has compassion and is kind