Our C.A.R.E. values are our taha wairua – our school’s inner spirit. They give us meaning and motivation and help to shape the culture of our school.

By the time our Year 8 students leave Clyde School we want them to:- 

• Have a strong sense of belonging (whanaungatanga), and understand and value the rich connections with self, others, their environment and the world.

• Have a growth mindset to strive to be their best in whatever they choose.

• Value and respect themselves, others and the environment.

• Be confident learners who embrace opportunities and challenges with a positive attitude.

Our School Mission and Values

At Clyde School, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They shape our culture, define ‘the way we do things,’ and foster the warm, caring environment we are proud of.

We are committed to:

• Creating a positive and inclusive school culture where every child feels safe, valued, and supported.

• Providing balanced and engaging learning programmes that incorporate effective teaching strategies, high-quality resources, and meaningful opportunities within our local community and environment.

• Providing a caring, safe environment where everyone feels included. 

• Developing students’ confidence and sense of identity, encouraging them to take pride in who they are and where they come from.

• Supporting students to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour, while fostering respect, inclusion, and positive social skills.

• Encouraging social responsibility and respect for others, equipping students with the skills to build positive relationships, show empathy, and contribute meaningfully to their community.

• Fostering the developing of key competencies —Thinking; Using Language, Symbols, and Texts; Managing Self; Relating to Others; and Participating and Contributing—so students develop essential lifelong skills.

• Prioritising Literacy and Numeracy, assessing progress effectively, and reporting clearly to students, families, the Ministry of Education, and our wider community.

• Working together to develop connected, ambitious, respectful, and engaged young New Zealanders.