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What is said about our school?
What our students are saying
Our young people suggest that we are a school community that provides a safe environment, of a size that they know each other, where they get special attention by the teachers, and where Christian values are foundational and appreciated.
There are lots of course choices
Christian values are taught and lived out
Learning is made exciting and challenging
Helpful for those who struggle with their learning
Teachers listen, are considerate, fair and respecting of others
Students are able to contribute in how subjects are taught
Classroom are well equipped
What our parents are saying
Surveys among our school community in the past year have demonstrated the demand for values-based education. Our parent community is telling us that the special character of the school is the number one reason that they send their children to the school with the interdenominational aspect of the school’s character really appealing. Our parent community informs us that currently we have a school that provides:
The teaching and living of Christian values, moral standards, and a Christian worldview
Good reputation and positive image in the wider community
A positive overall experience for their children
Quality teachers and teaching
Pleasing scholastic achievement
Smaller and better Teacher: Pupil ratios
Safe and caring relationships and environment
Strong social development for our pupils
A clear school vision and purpose
Clear and frequent communication between home and school
Development of the individual child as a whole person; their abilities and talents
High quality teaching by well trained and professional staff
The opportunity for students to progress through all levels of compulsory schooling within the one school
What the Education Review Office is saying
The Education review office undertook an external evaluation of the school in Term 4, 2012. Noted in their report are the following:
Reports to the board show ongoing improvements from year to year in the number of students succeeding in Levels 1 to 3 in the National Certificate in Educational Achievement.
Students achieve better than in similar schools in completing Certificates and in Level 1 literacy and numeracy.
Results in 2010 show a 100% pass rate at Year 11 (Level 1), 76.5% at Year 12 (Level 2) and 85.7% at Year 13 (Level 3).
The pass rate of 84% for University Entrance was well above that in similar schools.
What the ministers of local churches are saying
“Fulfilment of a long term dream to serve the whole community with quality Christian values based education. Expansion and continual growth within the community is a part of that dream.”
Rangiora Gateway Life Church
"Throughout my time of association with the Rangiora New Life School, I have observed their attention toward fostering sound social and community values; investing in respect and honour amongst the students; an endeavour to establish a high level of academic achievement, as well as development in recreational and cultural pursuits."
Rangiora Baptist Church
"There is a large unmet demand for a Christian based special character education in North Canterbury”
Anglican Parish of Rangiora
“We support the commitment and continuation of the Rangiora New Life School in its endeavour to provide a sound education from a Christian based ethos and ethic.”
Rangiora Methodist Parish
“We are delighted that the Rangiora New Life School makes a Christian education available to the wider community of the area, and support all that they endeavour to do.”
Rangiora Catholic Parish
“We at the Rangiora Assembly of God church endorse all the great work at the Rangiora New Life School and commend and endorse the high quality of education and spiritual import to all the students that attend with high excellence.”
Rangiora Assemblies of God
“The children from this parish attending the Rangiora New Life School have benefited greatly from the Christian values and caring teaching offered. I know their families have appreciated this too."
Kaiapoi Cooperating Parish
"The children from the church who have had attended Rangiora New Life school have received a huge benefit from the Christian ethics which underline their approach to education. We have not only found them to be academically sound, they have imparted a sense of value and self worth to their pupils which is sadly lacking in many other institutions."
Oxford Baptist Church
What our students are saying
Our young people suggest that we are a school community that provides a safe environment, of a size that they know each other, where they get special attention by the teachers, and where Christian values are foundational and appreciated.
There are lots of course choices Christian values are taught and lived out
Learning is made exciting and challenging
Helpful for those who struggle with their learning
Teachers listen, are considerate, fair and respecting of others
Students are able to contribute in how subjects are taught
Classroom are well equipped
What our parents are saying
Surveys among our school community in the past year have demonstrated the demand for values-based education. Our parent community is telling us that the special character of the school is the number one reason that they send their children to the school with the interdenominational aspect of the school’s character really appealing. Our parent community informs us that currently we have a school that provides:
The teaching and living of Christian values, moral standards, and a Christian worldview
Good reputation and positive image in the wider community
A positive overall experience for their children
Quality teachers and teaching
Pleasing scholastic achievement
Smaller and better Teacher: Pupil ratios
Safe and caring relationships and environment
Strong social development for our pupils
A clear school vision and purpose
Clear and frequent communication between home and school
Development of the individual child as a whole person; their abilities and talents
High quality teaching by well trained and professional staff
The opportunity for students to progress through all levels of compulsory schooling within the one school
What the Education Review Office is saying
The Education review office undertook an external evaluation of the school in Term 4, 2012. Noted in their report are the following:
Reports to the board show ongoing improvements from year to year in the number of students succeeding in Levels 1 to 3 in the National Certificate in Educational Achievement.
Students achieve better than in similar schools in completing Certificates and in Level 1 literacy and numeracy.
Results in 2010 show a 100% pass rate at Year 11 (Level 1), 76.5% at Year 12 (Level 2) and 85.7% at Year 13 (Level 3).
The pass rate of 84% for University Entrance was well above that in similar schools.
The school has well-developed systems for identifying and responding to students’ individual learning needs, particularly in reading.
Withdrawal programmes, included opportunities for gifted and talented students are well planned, taught and monitored.
Particular features of the school’s curriculum include:
the continuity it provides for students as they move through the school
the successful integration of, and emphasis on, school values, beliefs and the competencies required for successful learning
The school is in a good position to sustain and improve its performance and enhance student learning because
the board, school leaders and staff have developed a positive school culture that encourages collaboration and reflection
What the ministers of local churches are saying
“Fulfilment of a long term dream to serve the whole community with quality Christian values based education. Expansion and continual growth within the community is a part of that dream.”
Rangiora Gateway Life Church
"Throughout my time of association with the Rangiora New Life School, I have observed their attention toward fostering sound social and community values; investing in respect and honour amongst the students; an endeavour to establish a high level of academic achievement, as well as development in recreational and cultural pursuits."
Rangiora Baptist Church
"There is a large unmet demand for a Christian based special character education in North Canterbury”
Anglican Parish of Rangiora
“We support the commitment and continuation of the Rangiora New Life School in its endeavour to provide a sound education from a Christian based ethos and ethic.”
Rangiora Methodist Parish
“We are delighted that the Rangiora New Life School makes a Christian education available to the wider community of the area, and support all that they endeavour to do.”
Rangiora Catholic Parish
“We at the Rangiora Assembly of God church endorse all the great work at the Rangiora New Life School and commend and endorse the high quality of education and spiritual import to all the students that attend with high excellence.”
Rangiora Assemblies of God
“The children from this parish attending the Rangiora New Life School have benefited greatly from the Christian values and caring teaching offered. I know their families have appreciated this too."
Kaiapoi Cooperating Parish
"The children from the church who have had attended Rangiora New Life school have received a huge benefit from the Christian ethics which underline their approach to education. We have not only found them to be academically sound, they have imparted a sense of value and self worth to their pupils which is sadly lacking in many other institutions."
Oxford Baptist Church