You have some FABULOUS students!

Here is the transcript of an email we received today:

Kia ora, On Friday I was the marshal at the point where the bike leg transitioned to the run leg.  A girl in an individual race was coming last by a significant amount.  Some of your students were sitting nearby so I asked the group if there was someone who would run with her to keep her going, keep her spirits up.  I didn’t expect 3 very willing volunteers. 

Hannah and Finlay ran and caught up with her, and saw her to the finish.  They significantly changed the way that girl felt about herself and the triathlon.  Please pass on to their my very genuine and heartfelt thanks.  A younger boy (Harley) also readily offered to help.  Please also pass on to him my thanks. 

Later that afternoon, the runners for the team event marshalled at my station.  I enjoyed the company of the boy (Maka) in your Senior team.  He was charming, polite and lots of fun.  He must be an excellent role model for your other students. 

What a fabulous school Burnham must be to produce such excellent citizens.  Whatever you’re doing, you are certainly getting it right.  Nga mihi, Clare Edwards, teacher years 6/7/8, Broadfield School.

EXPO of Learning Photos

We had a fantastic turn out to our annual EXPO of Learning last week - nearly double than last year! Thank you whanau for supporting us in the growth of your child's learning.

ERO Success for Burnham School

Recently the ERO team were at Burnham School.  Our school has had a positive report and the ERO team were impressed with the quality of learning our children are getting at Burnham School.  The Board, Staff and ERO team agree that the next step for the school is to report against the National Standards.  The staff are well on the way to meeting this target for next year.  The full report is available on the ERO website or you can download it by clicking here...
 
The Board of Trustees would like to thank the Principal and Staff for all the hard work they put in preparing for this review and for the great teaching and learning programmes that the children at Burnham School receive.  The Board would also like to thank the parents and students who participated in the review so that the ERO team got a full understanding of our school.

Here are some quotes from ERO:

"Teachers are focused on improving learning and teaching."

"Positive relationships and high expectations support students’ progress and achievement."

"Students are able to discuss their own learning and their next steps."

"...innovative approaches to integrate ICT..."

"Through blogs and e-portfolios, students are taking greater responsibility for their learning..."

"The board, principal and staff have strengthened the position of the school to continually improve its performance."