A healthy, peaceful environment, where students want to be, marks out one school for its nominator for School of the Year, sponsored by Qwerty.
They said of St John’s Primary that it is is “the best local school, full of fantastic, kind staff and amazing students”.
They also cited dedicated teachers, a variety of instructional techniques and individualised instructions and approaches to students.
There is good leadership and the principal has the respect of staff, students, and parents, with a vision, high expectations, and the ability to help others succeed, they added.
There is a “healthy, peaceful environment. Students want to be there. And they respect others”.