A warm welcome to Fordell School, a rural year 1-8 school of 135 students in the heart of a fabulous farming community, only 10 minutes from Whanganui.
2023 Term 1: Wednesday 1 Feb - Thursday 6 April
Term 2: Wednesday 26 April - Friday 30 June
Term 3: Monday 17 July - Friday 22 September
Term 4: Monday 9 October - Monday 18 December (TBC)
Opening doors to the future!
Fordell School Vision:
Our Values
(Our values are our cornerstones/expectations in learning and behaviour)
Courage
- Persevere
- Make good and honest choices
- Show confidence
Compassion
- Show empathy
- Pride for myself and school
- Work as a team
Respect
- Speak with and show respect
- Let others learn
- Caring for equipment and property
Responsibility
- Ready to learn
- Be committed
- Take ownership for my choices
Learning Muscles:
The 4Rs(KCs)
Resilience
- I display a ‘can do’ attitude and give things a go.
- I accept challenges and disappointments as a natural part of my learning.
- I know my strengths and actively work on my next steps.
Resourcefulness
- I express my ideas confidently and creatively.
- I confidently use digital technology.
- I make and create meaning
Reflectiveness
- I reflect on my learning.
- I think creatively and critically.
- I am curious about the world and ask questions.
Reciprocity
- I value and respect the views of others.
- I enthusiastically participate and contribute my ideas.
- I am an active listener and learn from others.
- I am responsible for own actions and choices.