Through a conscious effort and continual development, our staff and Board of Trustees have created a school culture where all children, regardless of ethnicity or background, feel comfortable and valued. This has had a positive effect on the interaction of all families with our school.

Consultation with our Maori community clearly affirmed our approach with our Maori parents requesting we not change anything. Parents were also pleased with the academic progress of their children.

Each year we use nationally standardised tests to monitor progress of our students. 2007 results are extremely positive, and reflect the high expectations set, and the quality of teaching programmes for all students here at Morningside School.

Reading results show that 75% of students across the school are reading at or above their age level, with no difference between the achievement levels of boys and girls.

There are similar results in Mathematics, with 70% of students across the school achieving at or above their age level. Again, there is no difference between the achievement of boys and girls.

Our Parent Teacher Conferences, held twice a year result in an average of 80% of children receiving conferences.

We have established a sharing of community facilities where Whangarei F. C. Soccer Club and the Whangarei Pipe Band use our grounds and buildings, and in return, we are able to make use of their facilities as needed.

Morningside School has established a very efficient and effective Information and Communication Technology system where all classes and administration offices are networked with appropriate hardware, software and internet and email access.