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PRINCIPALS
MESSAGE
Intermediate School is a very important stage in your schooling.
It will be for most people the most wonderful, positive, empowering
experience and I am committed to helping that be the case for
each and every one of you. You will have some specialisation in
preparation for College and be introduced to many new and interesting
aspects of the curriculum.
Since its establishment in
1958, Murrays Bay Intermediate has always been to the forefront
of year seven and eight education. The school is committed to
excellence in everything that it does.
We endeavour to achieve high standards of academic
study. Consequently, the development of sound work habits and
a positive attitude to learning are a focus.
The school takes a pride in
offering opportunities for children to gain experiences in technology,
and to develop a talent in cultural areas such as choir, band,
orchestra, drama and art. Children also have the opportunity to
participate in more than thirty sporting activities. Each of these
areas are being further developed as well as new initiatives and
opportunities in innovative curriculum. An important emphasis
on thinking skills and teaching children how to learn is being
introduced as well as opportunities in the acquisition of other
languages.
The pupil’s personal development
is very important. We intentionally value each child’s uniqueness and foster the growth
of valued attitudes,
confidence, self-esteem, independence, responsibility and tolerance
of other peoples views and beliefs. The school values the many
ethnic backgrounds of the children that attend. In contemporary
society it is essential that people from all cultures and backgrounds
live and work together harmoniously with understanding and integrity.
If young people are to achieve
to their potential it is essential that they are supported from
the home – it is a shared responsibility – yours and ours, so please feel free to access
our staff to ensure that we are working towards the common goal
of achieving the very best for your child. It is my hope that
every family when leaving this school can say that the experience
was positive, happy, challenging and dynamic. I will do my best
to ensure that this is the case.
Colin Dale |
