What the families want from school.

1. Waihi College Enrollment
Interview
Year 6 Parents Were Asked.
“What is the key thing you are hoping
for your child in his/her time at Waihi
College?”

2. To enjoy school, learn and to continue to
foster a good attitude to life.
I want her to be challenged in her school work
while having fun and embracing new
challenges
I want my child to have confidence in himself, be
able to speak his mind without being embarrassed,
and all the above mentioned. Please contact home
early if there are any issues.

3. I want teachers to understand he
is a typical boy, and not like his
sisters.
I would like for him to give everything a go.
He loves all sports.
I want her to enjoy her time at Waihi
College and strive to do well
academically and through sport.

4. I want to enhance her already great learning,
to push her, she can get complacent.
I would like her to enjoy school but also to
continue learning.
Definitely want him to enjoy school, not to
feel intimidated, he is a very sociable boy,
and I want him to experience new things from
primary school.

5. I want a good education, for him to experience
new things, sports, and to be pushed.
I would like her to enjoy school, make new
friends and gain more confidence in
herself.
I want her to enjoy school and also for her to try
things that will build up her confidence

6. I want my son to be given the chance
to excel and not held back.
I would like her to enjoy school, while also being
pushed to the best of her ability in all areas.
I want my child to enjoy school and gain more
self confidence. I want him to apply himself to
his studies as he tends to concentrate on sports

7. I want him to enjoy school, and also to try new things
Please contact me if he's not changing bad habits
you've spoken with him about.
My son is a talker and will work best away from
others that are talkers... I want him to be the best
he can and be pushed to do the best he can.
I want my daughter to enjoy school and
encourage her sporting ability as well as
keep up the good academics.

8. My daughter is very intelligent and will
get bored if not pushed along. If idle
she will get into mischief.
I want him to love school and enjoy the
learning.
We want our child to enjoy school, and
to be challenged.

9. I hope that he gets pushed to expand his
personal boundaries.
Please communicate with home. We will back
the teachers but want to know about issues.
I want my son to enjoy his time and want him
to learn.

10. I want him to enjoy school. But he's here to learn.
He's good at school I don't want that dropping.
I want him to enjoy school and take
advantage of every opportunity.
I want him to enjoy school and to learn academic
and life skills

11. I want my child to enjoy school and
feel comfortable in the change. She
needs to find things that she is good
at.
I want my child to enjoy school and feel
comfortable.
To encourage her more with maths and
to push her generally. I'd like her assist
her with homework.

12. I want my son to be encouraged, experience new
things. I have an expectation of homework!!! A
must!!
I want my daughter to be a strong
confident person and know herself.
I want Him to try as many things as
possible. Continue his positive social
experiences. I'd like him to pick up
leadership opportunities.

13. I want him to try and be pushed up.
I'd like to be informed of any issues
early.
I want the best education possible - he
needs pushing to keep him focussed.
My daughter pushes herself - I'd like
her to feel comfortable in her
environment.

14. I want her to give everything a go. She'll need encouragement to give
100%.
I would like a balanced well educated
child. Offer her chances to try new things.