A primary school in Gore was today placed under limited statutory management.
A years one to six school with a roll of 220 children, Gore Main School's most recent Education Review Office report said a "concerted effort'' needed to be made to address in-school disparities and build on recent educational improvements.
The report noted greater urgency was needed to lift the achievement of Māori children who were below expected levels in literacy and mathematics.
"Leaders and teachers need to show what they will do differently for these children.''
However, the report also noted that "the school is very well supported by its parents and wider community.''
Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker said Gore Main School was a "fantastic'' school and he was sure everyone involved would work through the situation.
“This will be an incredibly difficult time for everyone involved and my thoughts are with the staff, board and pupils affected by this appointment.”
Limited statutory management can be requested by the Minister of Education, Secretary of Education, or a school board, and there must be reasonable grounds to believe the move is necessary.
Some of the board of trustee's powers are temporarily removed and vested in the limited statutory manager.
- Staff reporter
