SANSON SCHOOL
(06) 3293768
 
'Making a Difference' 
Kia Tu, Kia Kaha, Kia Manawanui
 
 
Welcome to Sanson School
where we are striving for quality learning and teaching. 

Come and see Sanson School for yourself.

OUR VISION
To equip every child for life and learning in an environment of equality and respect;
  • with excellence in learning and teaching
  • with community support
     
OUR VALUES

  • Respect and acceptance of others
    Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Self confidence and self esteem
  • Always striving to achieve our best
  • Independence
     Co-operation

OUR GOALS 

  • Create a caring and sharing environment promoting positive relationships.
  • Delivery quality classroom programmes using an 'Inquiry Learning' approach.
  • Focus on Literacy and Numeracy.
  • Encourage positive involvement between school and the community.
  • Provide an attractive school climate, tone, atmosphere, culture which encourages the best performing staff and students.
  • Actively involve our children in the local environment.
  • Have a school which promotes and safeguards the physical and emotional well-being of students.
     

 COMMENTS FROM RECENT ERO REPORT

  •  Achievement information using the Supplementary Test of Achievement in Reading (STAR) shows many students achieve at or above expected levels
  • Teachers use a range of purposeful strategies to engage students in the classroom
  • School activities meaningfully support the inclusion of bi-cultural practices
  • School personnel have developed useful learning partnerships with parents and local early childhood centres
  • Well analysed assessment information contributes to improved teaching and learning
Resources
  • ICT in all classes/Library
  • Automated Library
  • Heat Pumps in all rooms
  • Data projector available
  • Digital Cameras
  • Interactive whiteboards
  • Colour Photocopier available
  •  20m Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Spacious playing fields and grounds
  • Access ramps
  • After School Care Programme
  • Minivan Drop Off and Pick Up Service
  • Covered sandpit/lunch area
        

Staff

  • Are welcoming
  • Are dedicated to teaching and committed to children
  • Work as a team
  • Measure children’s progress regularly
  • Are up to date in curriculum knowledge and delivery
  • Utilise Teacher Aides to help with individual pupils
  • Report fully to parents regularly throughout the year
  •  Dedicated to self – improvement in curriculum delivery
  • Effective school-wide behaviour management
  • Full Primary Yr 1 – 8
  • School Uniform
  • Low pupil – Teacher ratio
  • Focus on the individual as learner
  • Pre-school visits for new pupils to experience school life before they start
  
All childrens needs are catered for with –
 
  • Great facilities
  • Lots of places to play – Tennis courts, Adventure Playground, Soccer and Rugby fields
  • Attractive Classrooms/Buildings
  • Great automated Library                                                                                                 
  • Indoor Pool/Community Hall
 
                     
                                                    
Excellent School Programmes
Sanson School is well equipped with educational opportunities such as:
  • A strong literacy and numeracy emphasis
     
  • A varied curriculum and exciting class programmes
  • Participation in the Te Kawau School Cluster
  • Sports and Cultural Activities
  • Adventurous Outdoor Education
  • Performing Artists
  • Environmental Education
  • Kiwican values programme
     
  • Duffy Books in Homes
            

An invitation to you from
 
Jude O’Keefe
Principal
 
I am extremely proud to be Principal of Sanson School. We have a great bunch of students. Parents and the BOT actively support the students and the school. Our recent successful ERO report indicates that Sanson School is 'Making A Difference', Kia Tu, Kia Kaha, Kia Manawanui!
I would like to extend a personal invitation to all parents considering enrolling their children, to contact me for information about the school or to arrange a visit.
 
 
State Highway 1
SansonSchool
Telephone: (06) 3293768
Fax:        (06) 3293109
Mobile:     021 709 719
Web:  www.sanson.school.nz