Carterton School

School Systems

The school is a U5 Full Primary School with 13 full time classroom teachers and a number of part-time teachers. The school has a non-teaching Principal, a Deputy Principal, Assistant Principal (Junior School) and Senior Teachers. There are a number of Teacher Aides (usually 6-8), an Office Secretary and an Administration Manager as well as a Caretaker and Cleaning staff.

The school roll fluctuates from about 300 to 350 students. There are school buses for rural children, but most children come from within the town boundaries.

The Board of Trustees are an elected group of parent representatives plus a teacher representative and the Principal. Finance and Property sub-committees are constantly at work. This group are active in the school and go about their governance with a great deal of enthusiasm.

The School PTA are a small but committed group who work with dedication to ensure the school is well equipped and able to assist the Board with major projects (e.g. the new pavements, entrance areas etc). The Gala in March is the major fund raising activity for the year.

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