Lauriston School is a five-teacher, rural, co-educational State Primary School that educates pupils from New Entrants to Year 6 with a current roll of 97 students. It contributes to Mount Hutt College Methven and Ashburton Intermediate. It was established in 1883 and is situated in the Lauriston township which is in the Ashburton District. It is approximately 23km from Ashburton and 18km from Methven.
The school is situated in a pleasant rural setting. It has 5 classroom spaces and a newly developed library. It has a filtered, heated swimming pool, a turf court, extensive playing fields, and an adventure playground. We are very well resourced.
The school motto is READY for Success. We value and encourage: Respect, Enterprise, Achievement, and Determination, while developing student choice, independence, and responsibility (it's up to You).
There is a very supportive parent community who generously attend school events, fund raising efforts, school-based occasions, and sports days. Parent help is encouraged to support classroom programmes. Teachers promote a partnership between home and school to support children’s learning. There is a high expectation of good behaviour, discipline, and achievement by the parent community, and teachers support parents in encouraging their children to be motivated and improve at school.
Lauriston is a district which historically has been mainly involved in cropping and mixed farming practices. However, in more recent years dairying has become increasingly represented, which has enriched the cultural diversity of our school.
The school community is at the heart of the wider community. There is considerable cross-involvement of people with school and other district-based activities and groups. Staff involvement in district activities helps foster the school/community interaction.
The Lauriston and Mount Hutt College Methven Board of Trustees have a combined Governance structure, with a shared Charter. We operate as two individually-funded schools, yet work closely together, ensuring a smooth transition from primary to secondary. The Board are very focused on student achievement and are very supportive of both schools.
Our school community value the family feel of our school. It has a strong culture of respect and high expectations, and of student independence. We have outstanding, passionate teachers who deliver quality education and are focused on individual learners, getting the best out of each student. We celebrate talents and success, and provide great opportunities for learning, ensuring our students are READY for Success when they leave for the next stage in their educational journey.
The school is situated in a pleasant rural setting. It has 5 classroom spaces and a newly developed library. It has a filtered, heated swimming pool, a turf court, extensive playing fields, and an adventure playground. We are very well resourced.
The school motto is READY for Success. We value and encourage: Respect, Enterprise, Achievement, and Determination, while developing student choice, independence, and responsibility (it's up to You).
There is a very supportive parent community who generously attend school events, fund raising efforts, school-based occasions, and sports days. Parent help is encouraged to support classroom programmes. Teachers promote a partnership between home and school to support children’s learning. There is a high expectation of good behaviour, discipline, and achievement by the parent community, and teachers support parents in encouraging their children to be motivated and improve at school.
Lauriston is a district which historically has been mainly involved in cropping and mixed farming practices. However, in more recent years dairying has become increasingly represented, which has enriched the cultural diversity of our school.
The school community is at the heart of the wider community. There is considerable cross-involvement of people with school and other district-based activities and groups. Staff involvement in district activities helps foster the school/community interaction.
The Lauriston and Mount Hutt College Methven Board of Trustees have a combined Governance structure, with a shared Charter. We operate as two individually-funded schools, yet work closely together, ensuring a smooth transition from primary to secondary. The Board are very focused on student achievement and are very supportive of both schools.
Our school community value the family feel of our school. It has a strong culture of respect and high expectations, and of student independence. We have outstanding, passionate teachers who deliver quality education and are focused on individual learners, getting the best out of each student. We celebrate talents and success, and provide great opportunities for learning, ensuring our students are READY for Success when they leave for the next stage in their educational journey.