E hika mā tēnā koutou katoa. Nei rā ngā mihi ki a koutou ngā mātua, ngā pakeke, ngā kaitautoko o tō tātou kura, arā, te Kura o Hēmi.
Heoi anō, hara mai i runga i te rangimarie. Hara mai i runga i te mahana, ki tēnei kura e noho nei ki te whenua o Ngāti Awa.
Heoi anō, awau anō e mihi ana ki a koutou hara mai, hara mai, hara mai.
On behalf of the staff and Board of Trustees, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all our new and returning families. Thank you for choosing James Street School as the place for your child to learn, grow, and thrive.
At James Street, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive community. Our staff is dedicated, hardworking, and deeply committed to creating a safe space where every student feels they belong. We strive to maintain an environment built on mutual respect, ensuring our school is a place of which we can all be proud.
Our primary goal is to bring out the very best in every student. We are here to help them unlock their full potential, both academically and personally. He tamariki wāwāhi tahā—of course, working with children means there will inevitably be a few setbacks along the way—that is simply the nature of learning and growing! When those moments arise, please know that we remain steadfast in our support, guiding our students to reflect and choose the correct path forward.
Our board has committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe it is vital for our children to have the opportunity to engage with te reo Māori, tikanga, and the rich histories of Aotearoa. In particular, we place a high value on the stories and culture significant to our local iwi, Ngāti Awa, ensuring our students grow up with a strong sense of place and identity.
Education is a partnership.
We are here to work alongside you to ensure your child has the best possible experience at James Street School. Our doors are always open, and we look forward to a wonderful year ahead together. Kua takoto te mānuka, ka mutu, mā tātou katoa e hiki hei kawe ake i ngā rā e tű mai nei. Nō reira, kia kaha rā, whakarukea, weepua!
You can be informed of current and future events, learning, and activities in which your children are involved through Class DOJO, our facebook page and the school newsletter.
You can contact the school by phone: 07 3086855 and myself by email principal@jamesstreet.school.nz
Kāti rā e hika mā. Kua rahi ngā kōrero mō tēnei wā.
Heoi anō he oranga ngākau mai tēnei taha ki tērā taha.
Tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou, kia ora tātou katoa.
Nāku iti nei, nā Stephen Soutar
Principal