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School Tone and Culture

Established in 1851 !

North East Valley School is a very old school, indeed the second oldest state school in Dunedin and perhaps Otago. To put this into perspective, pupils who attended our school in 1851 would likely have been adults who travelled to Central Otago in the 1860s to mine gold as part of the gold rush of the time

 

Therefore the school enjoys a very strong culture, holding on to the best of the past, embracing that which is useful in the modern world and preparing children for an unknown but promising future.

What is a school for but learning and learning is the priority – not just the three 'r's but what life is about.

Children are immersed in an environment where three simple expectations dominate:

  • Respect

  • Responsibility

  • Safety

Tolerance of Difference and Cultural Diversity

  •  The Board of Trustees recognises the richness of diversity in our society as evident in our community, known as 'The Valley";

  •  Tolerance and understanding of difference and diversity are embedded in school practice;

  •  Teachers celebrate what children bring to the classrooms, including their uniqueness, ethnicity and background.