The Board will be providing updates to the Oaklands community at the end of each Term. This is a new initiative and the Board welcomes your feedback.

Board Update

The Board members for Oaklands School are:

Morgan Walker – Chairperson

Holly Wang – Parent Rep

Hannah Bryce - Parent Rep

Greg Adams - Parent Rep

Charlotte Hickling - Parent Rep

Sandi Seil - Staff Rep

Margaret Trotter – Principal

Sarah Koers – Board Secretary

ERO Report

Oaklands School is on a 4-5 year review cycle and the school and the Board routinely completes self reviews and audits https://www.ero.govt.nz/review-reports/oaklands-school-11-05-2018/ The last self-audit completed by the Board was Visitors and you will have noticed an increase in the signage across the school. The Board interviewed parents, teachers and office staff. We are currently undertaking a self-audit on attendance policy and procedures.

Social Media 

Here is a link to, "What is the Harmful Digital Communications Act," the link below is a helpful reminder for parents of this Act. 

https://netsafe.org.nz/what-is-the-hdca/

Inclusion 

Inclusion is one of eight principles in The New Zealand Curriculum that provide a foundation for schools' decision making.

Oaklands School is an inclusive school one where all students feel they belong because they are welcomed and can participate in all aspects of school life.

• value every individual

• respect diversity

• provide equitable opportunities for all students

• recognise and meet the learning needs of all students.

More information can be found: http://www.education.govt.nz/assets/Documents/School/Inclusive-education/SuccessForAllEnglish.pdf

Board Minutes 

Board minutes are available for viewing at the School Office. Each Board agenda is available to be viewed in the School Office, the Monday before each board meeting.

If you have any feedback on the newsletter or would like more information, please contact on us at BOT@oaklands.school.nz.

For any concerns or issues, please follow our complaints process which can be found on the flowchart below.