Our Philosophy

A dynamic environment for inspirational learning

Waimea Heights strives to provide our students with a rich and dynamic learning environment where students are inspired to learn. We pride ourselves on our high academic standards and our supportive and respectful school environment. We have a diverse school community, with over 20% of our students having an international background. We celebrate the richness and opportunity this brings to our community.

Our Values guide our everyday interactions and our long-term goals:

• Integrity
• Learning & Achievement
• Social Responsibility
• Diversity

We believe that we should educate students for their adult lives in a rapidly-changing and uncertain future. We emphasise transferrable skills and capabilities, and the application of these in the solving of real-world problems. We aim to look beyond the classroom walls, using our links with the wider community and digital technologies to support our work as active citizens who make a difference.

The Waimea Way summarises the teaching approaches (pedagogies) that we value, and the drivers that shape our learning.