Mission Statement

The Matarau School Board of Trustees will ensure that children are provided with diverse and challenging opportunities   ..

..  to be valued (by self and others)

..  to know and build on their strengths (including a knowledge of how they learn)

..  to make productive learning and personal decisions

..  to enjoy learning



And further to this  ..

Matarau School believes that while systems are important, relationships are more important. 

We believe that  ..

..  where people are valued for the unique talents they bring,

..  where affirming dialogue is common currency,

..  where accommodations are made for personal choice,

..  where work is perceived as relevant,

..  and where teamwork contributes to positive forward momentum,

..  then there you will find learning in its truest sense.


(The school is indebted to the work of William Glasser whose "Quality Schools Model" is the inspiration behind our Mission Statement and much of what we do.  Parents interested in learnng more about the "Quality Schools Model" are encouraged to access the following texts  ..

"The Quality School - Managing Students Without Coercion"  William Glasser M.D.  Harper Collins N.Y.  1998

"Choice Theory in the Classroom"  William Glasser M.D.  Harper Collins   N.Y.  1988)