Lake Brunner School

School Report

Tēnā koutou e mau manawa rahi ki te kaupapa e aro ake nei, ko te tamaiti te pūtake o te kaupapa. Mā wai rā e kawe, mā tātau katoa. 

We acknowledge the collective effort, responsibility and commitment by all to ensure that the child remains at the heart of the matter. 

About the School 

​​Lake Brunner School provides education for students in Years 1 to 8 in Moana, Lake Brunner and surrounding districts. A new principal was appointed in Term 4 2023 as well as significant changes in teaching staff in 2024. The revised school values of ‘We choose to do the right thing, we’re respectful and kind. We are curious, self-disciplined, we always aim high’ are known and used by all staff, students and whānau in decision making across the school. The school’s roll is 65, with 15% of students who are Māori.​ 

Part A: Parent Summary 

How well placed is the school to promote educational success and wellbeing? 

How well are learners succeeding? ​​Success and progress for all learners is increasing.​What is the quality of teaching and learning? Learners benefit from ​high quality​ teaching practice that improves progress and achievement in ​reading, writing and mathematics​. How well does the school curriculum respond to all learners needs? 

Learners have ​rich​ opportunities to learn across the breadth and depth of the curriculum. 

There is ​a consistent​ focus on supporting learners to gain skills in literacy and mathematics. 

Learners with complex needs ​are well supported​ to achieve their education goals. 

How well does school planning and conditions support ongoing improvement? ​​School planning and conditions to support ongoing improvement to the quality of education for learners are well established.​ How well does the school include all learners and promote their engagement and wellbeing? ​​The school successfully promotes learners’ engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.​ How well does the school partner with parents, whānau and its community for the benefit of learners? 

The school ​is improving its reporting​ to parents / whānau about their child’s learning, achievement and progress. 

​​The school responds well to a wide range of information gathered through community consultation, to inform strategic planning and curriculum decisions.​ 

Student Health and Safety ​​The school board is taking reasonable steps to ensure student health and safety.​ 

Achievement in Years 0 to 8 

This table outlines how well students across the school meet or exceed the expected curriculum level. 

Foundation Skills 

 Reading 

​​Most​ learners meet or exceed the expected curriculum level. 

Results are ​becoming more equitable​ for all groups of learners. 

Writing 

​​A large majority of​ learners meet or exceed the expected curriculum level. 

Results are ​becoming more equitable​ for all groups of learners. 

Mathematics 

​​A large majority of​ learners meet or exceed the expected curriculum level. 

Results are ​becoming more equitable​ for all groups of learners. 

Attendance 

The school is ​behind​ the target of 80% regular attendance. 

The school ​has​ a suitable plan in place to improve attendance. 

Regular attendance ​is​ improving towards or beyond the target. 

Assessment 

​​The school uses an appropriate approach and reliable practices to find out about achievement against the curriculum.​ 

​​Assessment information is used well to adjust teaching practices to ensure ongoing improvement in teaching and student progress.​

Progress 

The school ​has​ good quality planning to increase the rate of progress for all groups of students. 

The school ​has to some extent​ improved achievement and progress for those learners most at risk of not achieving since the previous review. 

The school ​has to some extent​ extended achievement and progress for learners working at or above curriculum levels since the previous review. 

The school is making progress towards Government reading, writing and mathematics and/or pānui, tuhituhi and pāngarau targets and is likely to meet them by 2030. 

An explanation of the terms used in the Parent Summary can be found here: Guide to ERO school reports 

Part B - Findings for the school  

This section of the report provides more detail for the school to include in strategic and annual planning for ongoing improvement across the school. 

Areas of Strength 

​​Students increasingly understand and can confidently discuss their progress and learning in literacy and mathematics; the school has embedded structured literacy and mathematics approaches over time. 

​The principal has set clear expectations and vision for the school through meaningful strategic and annual plans. 

​The local curriculum, developed with student feedback and ideas, provides a rich and broad curriculum that is engaging for teaching and learning. 

​The board and principal are strategic in school resourcing and decision making; they use comprehensive information well to prioritise responding to learning needs. 

​Research-based and well-planned professional development for all staff have resulted in building professional networks and collaborative approaches that strengthen learning and teaching across the school. 

​The principal and staff are highly reflective and have embedded useful evaluation and assessment practices; this is strengthening the information that is shared with their community, parents and the board.​ 

Key priorities and actions for improvement  

The agreed next steps for the school are to: 

• integrate the new literacy and mathematics requirements for ongoing improvement in student engagement, progress and achievement
• strengthen assessment for learning to inform classroom practice and raise achievement in reading, writing mathematics
• continue to develop te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori learning for teachers so that learners are confident in their knowledge and understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand
• continue to review and modify initiatives to increase the regular attendance of all students. 

The agreed actions for the next improvement cycle and timeframes are as follows. 

Every six months: 

• undertake professional learning opportunities that prioritise enhancing teachers understanding and use of highly effective teaching, learning and assessment practices
• monitor rates of regular attendance and adapt strategies to bring about further improvements. 

Annually:  

• review and report to the board on strategic goals, student attendance, progress and achievement to support ongoing strategic decision making for improvement
• reflect on the impact of the professional development to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and assessment practices on learners' engagement, progress and achievement
• report to the board and community progress towards annual and strategic goals and identify areas for ongoing improvements that are aligned to outcomes for learners. 

Actions taken against these next steps are expected to result in: 

• students attending school regularly
• sustained high levels of achievement in reading, writing and mathematics
• a curriculum that engages all learners for equitable and excellent outcomes. 

Part C: Regulatory and Legislative Requirements 

Board Assurance with Regulatory and Legislative Requirements 

All schools are required to promote student health and safety and to regularly review their compliance with legal requirements. 

During this review the Board has attested to some regulatory and legislative requirements in the following areas: 

Board Administration 

​​Yes​ 

Curriculum 

​​Yes​ 

Management of Health, Safety and Welfare 

​​Yes​ 

Personnel Management 

​​Yes​

ERO’s role will be to support the school in its evaluation for improvement cycle to improve outcomes for all learners. The next public report on ERO’s website will be a School Report and is due within three years. 

Me mahi tahi tonu tātau, kia whai oranga a tātau tamariki 
Let’s continue to work together for the greater good of all children 

Sharon Kelly 
Director of Schools (Acting) 

​​17 April 2025​ 

Education Counts 

This website provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement. educationcounts.govt.nz/home