Michelle is Renwick School's Tumuaki / Principal

Kia Ora koutou

Being the Tumuaki of Renwick School is such a privilege and a role I treasure.  Each morning as I walk through the school gate, I am grateful for the environment, the people who make the school look its best, and the supportive families who are there to lend a hand. 

I am also extremely fortunate to be working alongside a very dedicated team of staff who strive to be the best for every student, students who work hard to be the best they can be, who share a smile and are enthused by the authentic learning they create and share. 

As we set goals to focus on the things that will improve the education achievements for all, I am  constantly reflecting on systems to ensure we are capturing effective evidence, not assumptions.  To support this I constantly look to grow the capabilities of our teaching staff to be the best they can be, and oversee the investments we make to build consistency across the school.

In 2024 we introduced PB4L, positive behaviour for learning.  We looked at behaviours and learning as a whole school.  PB4L is based on international evidence and tailored to fit the school's environment and cultural needs.  The programme is not about changing the student; it's about changing the environment, systems and practices you have in place to support them to make positive behaviour choices.   We have a team of seven staff to ensure support for all.  We will also see our school values: respect, resilience and resourcefulness be included in this work.

2025 will be a year of change as we start to implement the new English and Math curriculums but one I know the staff team are dedicated to doing the very best that they can.

Nga mihi nui

Michelle Spencer
Tumuaki / Principal 
michelle@renwick.school.nz
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