OLA School
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Our School
Our Lady of the Assumption is a state integrated school within the New Zealand National
Education System. Our school is situated on 89A Sparks Road with an additional access off
Hoon Hay Road and Wynn Street. There are over 260 children on our roll with 20 staff
comprising of teachers, part time teachers, teachers aides, 1 special needs teacher, 1 support
staff, a cleaner and a caretaker. We have eleven classrooms varying in age and style, a shared school/parish hall, swimming pool
and school office block. We boast picturesque school grounds, offering two playgrounds,
newly sealed netball/basketball courts and an expanse of grassed areas for the children to
use. Our school proudly celebrated it’s 50th anniversary during the weekend of June 2007.
Our school is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of five people elected by our parents,
four Proprietor’s (Bishop’s) representatives including the Parish Priest, a staff representative
elected by the staff and the Principal. The Board is responsible for the governance of the school, it’s staffing and for the
management of financial resources. Boards are guided by the Education Act 1989, a Charter,
the National Education Goals, Curriculum Statements and the National Administration
Statements. All monthly meetings of the Boards are public and parents are welcome to
attend. The day to day running of our school is the responsibility of the Principal. Internal organisation
of classes along with teaching programmes are the responsibility of the Principal and teaching
staff. Our school assemblies held each Friday, just prior to lunch, provide another opportunity
for parents to participate in the life of the school. Please check with the school office for these
times.
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