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Education Review Office's Latest Report

Karapiro District School is a rural school catering for students from Years 0- 6. It is situated 7 km from Cambridge and has traditionally drawn students from the surrounding farming area as well as the local village. The school has maintained its rural identity and has continued to foster close links with its community.

Experienced teachers who take all satisfactory steps to provide safe and secure learning environments for students staff the school. Classrooms are interesting and stimulating places that encourage students to learn independently. Positive relationships between teachers and students and among students are evident. Student work is valued and a range of work is displayed throughout the school. Students are well motivated and high levels of on task behavior characterise classroom practice. Achievement information in aspects of English and mathematics indicates that students are learning successfully and are well equipped for future education.

Rural school traditions are valued. Because the school is small, there is a focus on developing students as individuals and encouraging every student to reach his or her potential. There is a family atmosphere and students care for each other. Teachers listen to their students and provide sound guidance and advice. Parents are actively encouraged to participate in their children’s learning as is seen in the assistance that parents provide for students who need to build up their reading mileage.

The principal is providing sound and positive educational leadership to the staff and board. This has been recognized in his annual appraisal.