🏔️ Matawai School Strategic Plan Questionnaire (2027–2029) 🏔️ Dear Whānau and Matawai Community Members,As we prepare for 2027–2029, the Matawai School Board and staff want to ensure our future strategic direction reflects the priorities, values, and aspirations of our tamariki, whānau, and wider community.Your feedback is invaluable in shaping what we teach, how we learn, and how we grow together. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us.Everyone who completes the survey goes into the draw to win a $100 PaknSave voucher! Which will be drawn on Monday 17th of August Question Title * 1. What is Matawai School currently doing really well?(e.g., teaching & learning, school culture, communication, outdoor projects, community feel) Question Title * 2. What local experiences or school activities over the past few years have had the biggest positive impact on your child?(e.g., school trips, sports/events, school events etc) Question Title * 3. What could Matawai School do better or differently? Question Title * 4. What do you see as the top 2–3 priorities for our school over the next three years?Please drag the following options in order from most important, to least. Question Title * 5. How important is each learning area to you? Not important Somewhat important Important Very important Arts (Music, Dance & Drama) Arts (Music, Dance & Drama) Not important Arts (Music, Dance & Drama) Somewhat important Arts (Music, Dance & Drama) Important Arts (Music, Dance & Drama) Very important Visual arts Visual arts Not important Visual arts Somewhat important Visual arts Important Visual arts Very important Te Reo Māori & Kapa Haka Te Reo Māori & Kapa Haka Not important Te Reo Māori & Kapa Haka Somewhat important Te Reo Māori & Kapa Haka Important Te Reo Māori & Kapa Haka Very important Literacy (Reading & Writing) Literacy (Reading & Writing) Not important Literacy (Reading & Writing) Somewhat important Literacy (Reading & Writing) Important Literacy (Reading & Writing) Very important Maths Maths Not important Maths Somewhat important Maths Important Maths Very important Health & Physical Education (PE) Health & Physical Education (PE) Not important Health & Physical Education (PE) Somewhat important Health & Physical Education (PE) Important Health & Physical Education (PE) Very important Science Science Not important Science Somewhat important Science Important Science Very important Social sciences Social sciences Not important Social sciences Somewhat important Social sciences Important Social sciences Very important Technology (Year 6 - 8) e.g. woodwork, cooking & sewing Technology (Year 6 - 8) e.g. woodwork, cooking & sewing Not important Technology (Year 6 - 8) e.g. woodwork, cooking & sewing Somewhat important Technology (Year 6 - 8) e.g. woodwork, cooking & sewing Important Technology (Year 6 - 8) e.g. woodwork, cooking & sewing Very important Digital technology Digital technology Not important Digital technology Somewhat important Digital technology Important Digital technology Very important Question Title * 6. What qualities, skills, or attributes do you hope your child possesses by the time they graduate from Matawai School?(e.g., confidence, resilience, strong academic foundation, pride in local identity, problem-solving, kindness) Question Title * 7. What core values are most important to your whānau and community? Question Title * 8. How can we best involve you and our wider community in school life?(e.g., assisting with outdoor/garden projects, sharing local history/skills, attending community events, helping on field trips) Question Title * 9. How well do you feel informed about your child’s learning and school events? Question Title * 10. Is there any way we can improve our communication? Question Title * 11. Is there anything else you would like the Board to consider as we plan for 2027–2029? Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and aspirations with us, as we begin planning ahead for the next 3 years. Your suggestions and feedback are appreicated. Done
