Riverhills is very much a small “family style” school.
All staff know all students and all students know all staff. This means personal involvement, effort and achievement is recognised and acknowledged on an individual basis, and that every person matters.
We are an inclusive school, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. Students are encouraged to interact with others across the school in a supportive and caring manner. Respect is our core value.
At Riverhills, children are our focus. Their development as successful individuals in all areas of the curriculum is what we strive to achieve. As a small school our students are able to get involved in many opportunities and to develop their leadership skills in a variety of ways. Students have a real voice within our school, and our curriculum delivery is responsive to student and community needs and interests.
A satellite class from Somerville Special School is also based on site. These classes ensure that all of our students learn to recognise different strengths, to value diversity and to demonstrate empathy.
Community engagement is very important to us at Riverhills. We want to work together with parents, whānau and the wider community to ensure that all of our learners learn and achieve across and beyond the curriculum.
