EXTRA CURRICULAR

Every School Needs a Library - Welcome to our library

‘You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back, relax, all you need is a book.’ Dr Seuss

Our school library is a central hub supporting every child and staff member in the entire school. Our school promotes reading by having an effective library to support each child’s learning journey at Marton School. Also our library supports curriculum needs and teacher resources. Our library is open during lunchtimes for a quiet place to read.

All classes go to the library each week. Some classes go in small groups to ensure the librarian Mrs Randles can talk to each child to ensure their reading needs are met and she endeavours to help each child choose the right book for them around their reading level.

Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) is an important part of school life at our school.

The interactions that take place while students are involved in learning outside the classroom are rich opportunities for implementing many aspects of Te Mātaiaho | The New Zealand Curriculum. 

The experiences students have together beyond the classroom are important not only because of the learning that occurs for each individual student but also for the shared experience that teachers can draw on afterwards for further learning opportunities.

Enviroschools is based on five guiding principles.

Empowered Students are enabled to participate in a meaningful way in the life of Eastern Hutt School. They are supported to take action for real change.

Learning for Sustainability recognises the types of teaching and learning that foster student empowerment, decision-making, action and sustainable outcomes. 

Māori Perspectives honours the status of tangata whenua in this land and the value of indigenous knowledge in enriching and guiding learning and action. 

Respect for the Diversity of People and Cultures acknowledges the unique gifts, contributions and perspectives of individuals and groups, reinforcing the need for participatory decision-making.

Sustainable Communities act in ways that nurture people and nature, now and in the future, to maintain the health and viability of our environment, society, culture and economy.