Western Springs College

School Charter

MISSION STATEMENT

All students, inspired by a love of learning, are challenged to discover and
develop their unique personal strengths so that they are well equipped
to contribute to the building of a just society.

SCHOOL VISION

Western Springs College is a school where:

• Academic achievement has top priority.
• Students receive a balanced education which addresses the needs of the whole person in a caring and supportive climate.
• Individuality, critical thinking and creativity are fostered along with a sense of community, respect for and service to others. 
• There are expectations of high standards of behaviour which are clearly communicated and actively upheld. 
• Cultural diversity is respected, individual differences are affirmed, and we have a safe school which has no place for violence, racism or sexism. 
• Students develop enduring friendships in a healthy co-educational environment.
• There is a wide range of opportunities and a high level of participation in sporting and cultural activities.
• School governance and management are based on a commitment to power sharing according to Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

TREATY OF WAITANGI COMMITMENTS:
A BICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP

The Western Springs College community is committed to the National Education Goals of:

• Increasing participation and success on the part of Maori through the advancement of Maori education initiatives, including education in Te Reo Maori;
• Attaining the highest standards of achievement through programmes which enable all students to realise their full potential as individuals;
• Achieving equality of opportunity for all New Zealanders, by identifying and removing barriers to achievement.

Under the terms of the WSC Treaty of Waitangi policy, Western Springs College aims to ensure that:

• Maori students have the opportunity to be educated in core curriculum subjects through the medium of Te Reo Maori;
• Maori student achievement initiatives are well resourced and promoted;
• A Maori dimension is integrated into the learning programmes of all curriculum areas for all students;
• Maori students find that WSC is a safe and supportive environment;
• Maori are well represented on all important board and staff committees and are consulted in relation to all school policy and decision making.