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Welcome to Birchwood School
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Welcome to Birchwood School's 'window to the world!'. I hope you will find our website interesting and informative.
Our aim is to make our site as interactive as possible. PLEASE visit 'OUR BLOGS' where you will find opportunities to connect and engage in your child's learning.
Please feel free to contact us directly should you require further information or clarification of any issue.
Chris Herrick
Principal
Introduction to Birchwood School
Birchwood School is a U4 contributing primary school situated in the suburb of Stoke in the city of Nelson. The school is situated in a safe residential area close to the Stoke shopping centre and adjacent to the Monaco resort. The school meets the needs of students from New Entrants through to Year Six.
The school caters for families who live on the western side of Nayland Road and in recent years has experienced roll growth from new families in the Aldinga Ave subdivisions. Easy access from this area is gained by means of some well-placed walkways. The school opened in 1976 and has an outstanding reputation in the community.
Birchwood School has a roll of approximately 275 children, divided amongst 11 classrooms. The school is fortunate to have spacious grounds with plenty of room for development. New enrolments are always welcome and there is no enrolment scheme in place.
MISSION STATEMENT - OUR VISION
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"Together We Learn - Together We Grow"
We make this happen when we challenge ourselves to:
- Take responsibility
- Communicate effectively
- Solve problems
- Show creativity
- Be physically active
Birchwood School interprets the Key Competencies through our Learners Qualities.
OUR VALUES
- Respect for self - valuing my learning and my behaviour
- Respect for others - valuing each other
- Respect for the environment - valuing our world and everything in it
Final Word
"Hi Chris,
I just looked at your website. It looks great! It's easy to read, fresh, inviting and the branding is strong. Well done!
Hope your year has started well.
Cheers, Craig" - School Branding Matters - Christchurch.
TERM DATES:
Our term dates are set to coincide with the Stoke Cluster of schools. Please note that some terms may include Teacher Only Days for Professional Learning.
| Term | Date | |
| Term 1 | 2nd Mar ~ 2nd Apr ~ 2015 | |
| Term 2 | 20th Apr ~ 3rd Jul ~ 2015 | |
| Term 3 | 20th Jul ~ 25th Sep ~ 2015 | |
| Term 4 | 12th Oct ~ 18th Dec ~ 2015 |
NEWSLETTER on-line:
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The BiRCHWOOD CUP Award
CONGRATULATIONS to JAYDEN DAY-ANTHONISE for an Outstanding approach to Learning and Kindness to those around him.
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SCHOOL LEADERS are elected by the students twice each year.
The BIRCHWOOD CUP is awarded each week to a student who has demonstrated outstanding ability in a variety of ways.
The PRINCIPAL'S CHALLENGE is awarded each term to one student from each room who has demonstrated excellence in one of our 'Learners Qualities'.
