Whānau observations

The following are a few observations from some of our whānau about their daughter’s time at Salisbury School.   

 “Success is that she engages with people more, is more attentive, more relaxed, able to concentrate, and enjoys schooling.” 

“She has built resilience and self-management.” 

“The confidence she learnt at school helped her a lot when she left. She has learnt to get involved and try new and challenging things. She gives it a go.” 

“She became a different person at Salisbury, gaining confidence that I could see, which she didn’t have before and that helps her in everything she does now.” 

“She has had so many successes, such as learning how to make friends, have conversations with people and other social and life skills. Her learning also improved; her reading was at a 5-year old level when coming to Salisbury, but it was at an 11-year old level when she left.” 

“Salisbury provided the platform from which she has continued to grow. It has been the defining chapter of her life.” 

“She now believes in herself and understands what she can achieve.” 

“She has become so independent and successful in what she does, making the most of the opportunities given.” 

“Right from the moment we arrived and walked into our daughter’s cottage it felt like an extension of home.” 

“In a short time, our daughter has gained genuine friends for the first time, loves school and learning.”