The school undertakes to ensure that all children will receive an education which enhances their learning needs, encourages concern for others, recognises all cultural needs and respects the dignity of all students. We value communication with parents and the community and by this involvement develop the relationship of home school partnership, setting goals for all students to learn how to learn and to develop confidence and esteem in recognising their own abilities.
Whitiora is a small school - 100 to 150 pupils - in the inner-city area of Hamilton. We are a full primary school: we take all children from five year olds (Year 0) to Year 8 (Form 2).
• The Northern Health School also has a classroom on site.
• There is a kindergarten in one corner of the school grounds.
• The school operates an affordable before and after school and holiday programme for children.
Whitiora school offers ...
• Highly qualified, experienced staff.
• Learning centred programmes.
• Special needs and special abilities programmes throughout the school.
• Emphasis on education using technological and problem solving techniques.
• A caring environment geared to enhance the self-esteem of all learners.
• Open communication with all families.
