The community's view on Christchurch school closures

28/09/2012 4:21:50 p.m.

S wrote:

The school roll of larger Auckland Schools have 2-3000 pupils + and the Students at these schools are not disadvantaged at all.

17/09/2012 7:57:48 p.m.

Jo wrote:

Lets resist this stupidity. Power to the people! Cantabrians we will fight these mercenary political manoeuvres and we will win. The whole country knows this has nothing to do with investment in education just as the charter schools employing unregistered teachers and the larger class sizes had nothing to do with improving education. This is about saving money.

17/09/2012 7:25:28 p.m.

Stacey wrote:

jI would Just like to say that some of the best schools in chch are considered a low decial school.This does not reflect on the school itself but the area that the school is in.It is not just the decial school people should consider when choosing a school but also other factors.

17/09/2012 5:33:38 p.m.

Jonty wrote:

Hello I'm jonty and I am from Ouruhia school and you would have to get a magnifing glass to find the mager cracks. Because we got hit like a person jumping in the air on the concret.To me our school is like a 2nd family.

17/09/2012 4:08:50 p.m.

Iris - Akld wrote:

It is disgusting that there are schools that have managed with the help of the community to restore their schools to normal only to be told they will close or merge. Haven't adults and children been through enough in the past two years.

16/09/2012 3:08:17 p.m.

Lalainia wrote:

Part2 It does not make any sense to close/merge Yaldhurst school with Gilberthorpe’s as our school has a growing role and this is reflected in the fact that a new teacher is to be employed next year. There is also a large subdivision being built nearby which will potentially add to the schools increasing roster. Yaldhurst provides a high quality of education, care and support to our students that will never be matched by Gilberthorpes and merging would be detrimental to all at Yaldhurst as a recent, education review report stated “Most (Gilberthorpe) students achieve below national standards”. Gilberthorpe is close to Hornby and their students would probably benefit from joining other schools like Yaldhurst or Hornby where they can get the support they need. Yaldhurst Model School is to be envied for it’s fantastic structure and foundations. Everyone knows you build on strong foundations you do not destroy them!

16/09/2012 3:03:35 p.m.

Lalainia wrote:

I am a parent at Yaldhurst Model School where my son William, a year 2 student who is autistic attends. Finding a school that is willing to accept and support an autistic child is no easy task but Yaldhurst did not hesitate in enrolling him and the school along with the staff have been extremely supportive from the beginning and despite Williams obvious differences he is popular with his peers and is greeted every morning with hugs and big smiles from his many friends. William is a very gentle and sensitive boy who has been accepted by all at the school and the children are very inquisitive, always asking lots of interesting questions, like, what does William think and they are interested in how he learns and plays. As a Mum this has been overwhelming and the great relationship William has with his friends is more than I could have ever wished for. William is also a “Runner” and has no sense of danger, hence he requires constant adult supervision to keep him safe. The school has recently spent $30.000 on fencing to keep him and other children safe. The school has also just spent thousands of dollars on several projects, including: a brand new purpose built library, changing rooms and toilet blocks by the school pool (which has no EQ damage). It does not make any sense to close/merge our school with Gilberthorpe’s School as our school has a growing role and this is reflected in the fact that a new teacher is to be employed next year. There is also a large subdivision being built nearby which will potentially add to the schools increasing roster. Yaldhurst provides a high quality of education, care and support to our students that will never be matched by Gilberthorpes and merging would be detrimental to all at Yaldhurst as a recent, education review report stated “Most (Gilberthorpe) students achieve below national standards”. Gilberthorpe is close to Hornby and their students would probably benefit from joining other schools like Yaldhurst or Hornby where they can get the support they need. Yaldhurst Model School is to be envied for it’s fantastic structure and foundations. Everyone knows you build on strong foundations you do not destroy them!

16/09/2012 2:41:48 p.m.

Anne D wrote:

The current Year 10 students have already spent one or two years school sharing, and this is still affecting their learning. Is the govt really going to disrupt their NCEA years as well?

16/09/2012 1:10:27 p.m.

Alison wrote:

This is disgusting and the consultations will be expensive window dressing as shown by Aorangi Primary School several years ago. Interestingly a number of those children moved to Burnside Primary School, some of them will still be there. So those children will be going through the stress of a second school closure. It's so cruel. I actually think if they have to close anything then close intermediate schools and have the primary schools and high schools take on those year groups. These schools are not a big part of the community as children only go there for two years. I would have loved to stay at my primary school for another two years!

15/09/2012 8:48:21 p.m.

crazy wrote:

this govt simply fails