welcOME TO Napier Central School

 

Napier Central School is one of New Zealand's oldest schools and boasts a proud tradition of giving our children the best possible start.

The foundation we set for your child's future is firmly grounded on a broad educational platform.

Our school values are encouraged, lived and regularly reviewed by everyone in our school.  The values are represented by the word RIPE.

Respect
Integrity
Perseverance
Empathy

Our Whakatauki for 2024

Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere;

Ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao

The forest belongs to the bird who feasts on the miro berry,

The world belongs to the bird who feasts on education

DEVELOPING ACTIVE AND EMPOWERED LEARNERS

 

Learning at Napier Central is both exciting and stimulating, and takes place within a warm and caring environment in which both boys and girls flourish.

Our students consistently track above the national average in reading, writing and mathematics.

We focus on maintaining a balanced and challenging curriculum that brings out the best in each individual and equips students to be valuable, contributing members of the community.

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Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and to talk confidently to teachers, peers and parents about what they have learned.

Our teaching approaches lay a strong foundation for all our children to realise their full potential.

WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON A HIGH LEVEL OF SPORTING, CULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES.

  • Cultural

    We are proud to offer a wide variety of ultural offerings at NCS.

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  • Sporting Opportunities

    We have a range of sporting opportunities for children to participate in.

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  • Enviroschools Programme

    We are proud to be a part of The Enviroschools Programme which focuses on environmental learning and action. We have implemented a number of projects with a sustainability objective encouraging and supporting our children to act for real change.

  • Garden To Table

    We are proud to be involved with Garden To Table, New Zealand's leading food education programme.

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