Waihi East Primary School

Rise Above and Shine

The Big Picture


Mission Statement

The needs of children and their learning shall be paramount.

This school will strive to provide excellence in the learning and teaching of the basic academic skills and in all its other activities. We do this so that each child will be able to achieve to his or her full potential, in a happy, safe and supportive environment that will develop their self esteem.

Our Vision

  • To meet the needs of the children for the future, academically, and socially
  • To be committed to all children reaching their potential especially in literacy
  • To recognise and cater for individual needs
  • To nurture social and emotional growth and be sensitive to the needs and rights of others
  • To have motivated and committed staff, who have access to professional development, working with quality resources in a stimulating environmen.
  • To develop a supportive partnership between teachers and caregivers

Our Values

  • Honesty & Trustworthiness
  • Tolerance & Caring
  • Respect for self, others & property.
  • Courtesy & Manners
  • Responsibility & Fairplay
  • Independence & Initiative