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                                          Statement of Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

We are writing to share a Statement of Commitment from the Poutō School Board of Trustees regarding our kura’s ongoing approach to Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

In light of recent national changes, the Board undertook consultation with our staff, students, whānau and wider community. This process was important to ensure our decisions reflect the values, aspirations, and expectations of Poutō.

The outcome of this consultation was unanimous.

The Board has resolved that Poutō School will continue to uphold Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the life and curriculum of our school, in ways that are grounded in place, relationships, and the wellbeing of our tamariki.

Thank you for your ongoing support and for standing alongside our kura.

Ngā manaakitanga,

The Board of Trustees
Poutō School

Link to our Statement of Commitment, which outlines this position clearly. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:79738382-6a49-499b-b05a-f4b0ad7eb64e   

Welcome to Pouto Primary school, we are a small remote school located on the western side of the mighty Kaipara Harbour, 55km down the Pouto peninsular from Dargaville township.

What we lack in numbers we make up in heart!

Pouto School is situated in Pouto Peninsula on the western side of the Mighty Kaipara harbour in the Northland region. We are a very small, isolated rural school.  

Pouto School is an attractive, inclusive learning community committed to meeting the needs of 21st-century learners. Our staff and Board of Trustees are dedicated to building digital learning capability across the school for both staff and learners. We are vested in providing equity for access to digital devices, and this has begun to happen strategically school-wide. 

We are a school focused on Literacy and Numeracy achievement with strong and effective programmes throughout the school. We have a rich and inviting integrated curriculum where learners connect, learn, innovate and share. 

We are a place where students are encouraged to have fun in their learning, develop their creativity and imagination; A place for kids to be kids.

The Special Character of Pouto School:

• Students learn in a safe and inclusive atmosphere where many opportunities are provided to develop their love of learning and their key competencies. We have:  

• A comprehensive support structure for student well-being and positive relationship development  

• Ka Ora Ka Ako Lunch programme

• Kickstart Breakfast programme

• We run a social action event in the community where we go out and help community members in need 

• Student leadership programme - (Class Councillors)  

• School website

• Market /  Entrepreneurs Days 

• We are an Enviroschool working our way through the levels.  (Currently Bronze)

•  We have a school produce paddock

• Whole School Wifi 

• Technology programme for Intermediate students, which is held weekly at Dargaville Intermediate.

• EPro8 challenges for Y5-8