The team at Pillans Point would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors to our website. We trust that you find it to be a useful source of information about our school.

Pillans Point School is a contributing school of 370-400   children; it is decile 9 with 17 classrooms, a school hall, a library, swimming pool, and attractive grounds.

Our Mission Statement is "Learning Together." We promote that statement in all we do, the expectations, standards and commitment to learning that we value and live by. We speak about the Pillans Learner, and as learners, encourage our children to take pride in who they are, what they do, and how they can serve their community.

Our school curriculum creates learning conditions that allow individuals to reach their fullest potential in a happy and successful way. We want all our children to become independent learners who are fully involved in their learning, while having fun at the same time. Our classroom programmes are set up to make sure the children get the best opportunities possible to become successful learners.

Our target is to have focused learning, producing quality work as seen in our attractive classrooms. Literacy and numeracy are our core business and these areas are taught through developing the key competencies behaviours of, managing self, relating to others, thinking critically and creatively, and participating and contributing.

The school has responded to the revised curriculum and National Standards by reflecting on how we teach, where we want our children to be and how we can get them there. There is a determination by all involved with the School that we work to ensure students reach their potentials and go beyond them.

At Pillans Point School, we believe that education is a life long process, which is a shared partnership between school and home community: Learning Together. Our talented team of teaching and support staff work very hard to create the best possible teaching and learning environment for children. We believe in getting to know each child as an individual so that programmes can be designed to best cater for their needs. Our school is inclusive with a sincere appreciation and understanding of diverse learners.

We recognise the skills parents have to offer and the benefits they bring to a school. We encourage parents to be as fully involved in school activities, as they are able to be. Families are integral to a child's education.

We are extremely fortunate to have such a supportive community for our school. This community support comes in many forms - classroom help; help on school trips; fundraising and voluntary work. Our Parent Teacher Association is active and a vital component of the Learning Together team.

Pillans Point School is a busy place- you will find varied opportunities for your child; we encourage children to be active, to be motivated and passionate about their education, whether it is, in the classroom, on the sports field or participating in community events.

You may also want to read our most recent Education Review Office report at www.ero.govt.nz .