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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' and our FaceBook page 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 although there is an enrolment scheme in place.
CONTACT US:
Phone: 03 547 3028; Email: admin@birchwood.school.nz
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/pages/Birchwood-Primary-School/525139700961316
TO PAY AN ACCOUNT:
For payment of school accounts, please include invoice number, childs name and reason for payment.
Account details are: Westpac Bank: 03 1709 0015749 00
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 GROW VALUES
GRIT - RESPECT - OWN IT - WANT IT
- 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
Birchwood School Charter Strategic Aims
- 1. Culture and Identity - maintain and grow a shared understanding of our culture and identity while honouring the Treaty of Waitangi.
- 2. High Quality Learning - high expectations in a supportive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
- 3. Community Partnerships - strengthen partnerships with family, Whanau, local and global communities.
- 4. Environment - create a supportive and sustaining environment that enhances the learning and well-being of our school community.
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 Four 2019 | 16th Nov ~ 20th Dec ~ 2019 | |
| Term One 2020 | 4th Feb ~ 9th Apr ~ 2020 | |
| Term Two 2020 | 28th Apr ~ 3rd Jul ~ 2020 | |
| Term Three 2020 | 20th Jul ~ 25th Sep ~ 2020 | |
| Term Four 2020 | 12th Oct ~ 16th Dec ~ 2020 |
NEWSLETTER on-line:
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BIRCHWOOD CUP
CONGRATULATIONS to EVELYN for an Outstanding Commitment to the GROW Values.
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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 PRINCIPALS' CHALLENGE is awarded each term to one student from each room who has demonstrated excellence in one of our 'Learners Qualities'.
