What does the Rotorua Seventh-day Adventist School offer your child?

* Our School offers a caring, family environment in which the uniqueness of your child is valued and nurtured.
* Our teachers will introduce your child to a God who loves them immeasurably and without condition.
* Our Educational aims will promote the potential and development of your child in a balanced lifestyle:

Academically
Socially
Physically
Emotionally and
Spiritually

What will my child learn?

A wide variety of subjects are presented, in line with the NZ National Curriculum Essential Learning Areas. All the essential learning areas are integral to the School's Special Character. It is expected that as they progress, the students will gain an appreciation of Christian worship, and be enriched by the values based Bible stories and life lessons that are presented through each subject.

How is my child expected to behave?

The ultimate object of discipline is self control and with this as our objective we have outlined our standards through five short statements:

Our schools behaviour management plan:

* Be in the right place at the right time
* We keep each other safe and happy
* We respect ourselves, others and property
* We listen and follow instructions promptly
* Encourage each other to do our best

> Emphasis will be placed on positive correction and reinforcement. However, consequences will follow if the children fail to meet expectations
> Cards will be used to show how children are performing
> Caught-being-good cards will be used for children who practice supporting fellow students

The purpose of the above is to teach our students:

* Respect for God
* Respect for Others
* Respect for Self
* Respect for Property

The staff of the school are reponsible for guiding the student's behaviour in accordance with these above principles and will naturally talk with the students, on a more specific level, about day to day rules to be followed for the smooth running of the school.

Our School at present is staffed by a:

* Teaching Principal / Senior Teacher
* Junior Teacher/s
* Principal's release Teacher
* Teacher aide
* Reading support Tutor
* Part-time music Tutor (private lessons)
* Part-time secretary
* Cleaner
* Grounds person

These staff members are responsible to the School's Board of Trustees. Parental involvement is encouraged where needed and possible.

What are the School Facilities Like?

We are proud of our size, enabling the students
to enjoy the advantages of close personal
contact and care from teachers and students alike.

Classes

We have excellent sized classrooms and class sizes:

Junior Room > NE - Year 3
Senior Room > Year 4 - Year 8

Technology

We have 10 computers for student use and a connection to the internet via Jet Stream, with the appropriate Internet safeguards installed.

Library

Our library is supported by the vast resources
of the internet and also the local Public library.

Technicraft

All Technicraft requirements for Intermediate Students are arranged for locally.

Sport

A wide variety of sports are played and encouraged during both lunchtimes and as a
part of the Physical Education program. Each year an inter-school sports day is held with neighbouring SDA Schools.
The Miniball League competition that is run in Rotorua (in the 2nd and 3rd terms) is supported by submitting a Junior and a Senior team from the school.

Swimming

Class groups are taught by the Professional
Swim Team Tutors at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre.

Covered Decking

This is ideally suited for the comfort and use of students during both wet and hot weather.