The teaching staff create dynamic, fun and safe learning spaces where students thrive on quality teaching. ERO (2017) says this about Vogeltown School:
Vogeltown School caters for students in Years 1 to 6. Of the 367 students enrolled, 22% are Māori and 2% of Pacific heritage, mostly Cook Island Māori. Significant increase to the roll has occurred over the previous three years. The junior and sen
ior school are located on two separate sites. The school’s vision is for students to: make the best choices they can, become confident learners with the courage to seek a better world and aspire to heights beyond the horizon. Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whenua and Haere Whakamua - caring for people, caring for the land and going forward - underpin a culturally responsive curriculum. Students benefit from a wide range of curriculum experiences, including academic, sporting, cultural and educational experiences outside the classroom. Promoting student agency and encouraging greater choice in what and how children learn is being implemented in the junior school. Students identified with complex learning needs are well catered for. Individual education plans suitably reflect appropriate goals, developed with external agency specialists, parents and school staff. Transition to and from school is well planned to support individual students. For sustained improvement and future learner success, the school can draw on existing strengths in:
*the school’s clear vision and values for learner engagement and success, together with systems and processes to identify and track the progress of students at risk
*a culture of collaboration between leaders, teachers and trustees that promotes and guides ongoing school improvement.
