Maketu School
School Number 1794
Charter and Strategic Plan
2012 - 2014
Kia tu rangatira ai ki nga ao e rua
Stand tall in both Worlds
Maketu School Board of Trustees Ratification: February 16, 2012
Submitted to the Ministry of Education: February 17, 2012
Racheal Parata
Chairperson, Board of Trustees Date: February 17, 2012
Maketu School Charter
Mission Statement
Kia tu rangatira ai ki nga ao e rua
Stand tall in both Worlds
Vision
To encourage our tamariki to be confident, engaged life-long learners by implementing opportunities for all to reach their full potential both academically and culturally.
Nga Uara – Values
Values are deeply held beliefs about what is important or desirable. It is by holding these values and acting on them that we are able to learn and thrive together within our kura, whanau and our community.
Whanaungatanga – Relationships
Kaitiakitanga – Guardianship
Auaha – Creativity
Tika – Fairness
Whanongapai – Doing Your Best
Whakaute – Respect
Pono – Honesty
Maketu School Charter
Obligations to the Ministry of Education
Our kura acknowledges its obligations to the Government and the Ministry of Education under legislation and guidelines that include the National Education Goals, National Administration Guidelines and Education Priorities.
Cultural Diversity and Maori Dimension
Our kura reflects Aotearoa, New Zealand’s cultural diversity by:
- Showing respect for all cultures within our kura and community.
- Utilising the strengths and skills of all community members.
Te Reo Maori me ona tikanga
- Maketu School is a bi-lingual school. Our kura provides daily te reo Maori instruction to level 3 in years 2 to 6.
- Karakia, Te Arawa tikanga me kawa, te reo Maori, kapahaka and waiata are integrated and implemented into every day learning and planning.
- Bi-lingual signage is displayed in most areas.
- Developing positive relationships most conducive to learning including whanau and the wider community.
- Communicating and consulting with kaumatua, kuia, whanau and community where appropriate.
- Contact with community groups such as the local marae, runanga and hauora are in place.
Maketu School Strategic Aims
Kia tu rangatira ai ki nga ao e rua
Stand tall in both Worlds
Our mission statement reflects our whanau and community’s wish that all tamariki attending Maketu School progress and achieve through quality education to enable them to stand confident and proud, contributing as citizens of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Our kura is 99% Maori and therefore whanaungatanga (relationships), whakaute (respect) me whanongapai (doing your best) are our most highly regarded values amongst all staff and tamariki.
Strategic aim 1:
National Standards are used effectively to support improved
progress and achievement in student outcomes. Students have
ownership of their learning and know what to do to achieve
National Standards.
Strategic aim 2/3/4:
All tamariki are able to access The New Zealand Curriculum as
substantiated by achievement in relation to National Standards.
Strategic aim 5:
By learning te reo Maori, tamariki will be able to participate with
understanding and confidence in situations where te reo and
tikanga Maori predominate and to integrate language and cultural
understandings into their lives.
Strategic aim 6:
Through the New Zealand Curriculum our kura aims to provide a
learning environment that will equip all tamariki for the 21st century
and their journey to become life-long learners.
Strategic aim 7:
To provide role models that, reflect our educational priorities.
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Strategic aim 1: National Standards are used effectively to support improved progress and achievement in studentoutcomes. Students have ownership of their learning and know what to do to achieve National Standards.
2012 / 2013 / 2014
Refer to annual action plan. / We will ensure students become more involved in their assessment and in particular specific targeted tamariki.
Within two weeks of assessment periods ending, staff will collaboratively work together to analyse their own
and school wide data for reporting to the board and parents about all and specifically targeted tamariki.
Implement professional development with staff and monitor individual needs with a questionnaire.
Review assessment tools and methods to ensure consistency across the kura.
All teachers help tamariki to reflect on the quality of their own work through:
a) regular self-assessment based on criteria
b) self-assessment of work and goals
c) participating in parent conferences
Teachers use student data to regularly reflect on the effectiveness of their own actions. / Hold BOT National Standards session to improve understanding with new BOT members.
Implement professional development with staff and monitor individual needs with a questionnaire.
Review assessment tools and methods to ensure consistency across the kura.
All teachers help tamariki to reflect on the quality of their own work through:
a) regular self-assessment based on criteria
b) self-assessment of work and goals
c) participating in parent conferences
Teachers use student data to regularly reflect on the effectiveness of their own actions.
Strategic aim 2/3/4: National Standards are used effectively to support improved progress and achievement in student
outcomes. Students have ownership of their learning and know what to do to achieve National
Standards.
2012 / 2013 / 2014
Refer to annual action plan. / Literacy
Target children – data from target children in literacy will be measured each term.
Progress and achievement data will be reported to the BOT.
Reading
Probe assessment fully implemented in year 5/6.
Target students to receive one-on-one reading intervention.
Writing
The identified group of tamariki below or
well below the National Standard in
writing will have made at least one
year’s progress by the end of the year.
Best Fit in writing consistent across school with collective assessment methods between teaching staff to ensure consistency.
Target students to receive one-on-one writing intervention.
Numeracy
Target students – data from target students in literacy will be measured each term.
Progress and achievement data will be reported to the BOT.
On-going refresher courses for teachers in ANP and ENP programmes. / Literacy
Continue to target children – data from target children in literacy will be measured each term.
Progress and achievement data will be reported to the BOT and trends analysed.
Reading
Target students to receive one-on-one reading intervention.
Writing
Best Fit in writing consistent across school with collective assessment methods between teaching staff to ensure consistency.
Target students to receive one-on-one writing intervention.
Numeracy
Continue to target children – data from target children in literacy will be measured each term.
Progress and achievement data will be reported to the BOT.
On-going refresher courses for teachers in ANP and ENP programmes.
Strategic aim 5: By learning te reo Maori, tamariki will be able to participate with understanding and confidence in
situations where te reo and tikanga Maori predominate and to integrate language and cultural
understandings into their lives.
2012 / 2013 / 2014
Refer to annual action plan. / Professional development of te reo in place for teachers.
Continue to implement Te Reo Tupu, He Reo Ora resource into schoolwide te reo programme.
Te reo integrated throughout daily classroom programmes from year 2 to year 6.
To continue learning about Te Arawa tikanga, kawa and hitori.
To learn and practice kaitiakitanga – guardianship roles in regards to the environment.
To participate in noho marae, and marae visits.
Utilise expertise of local whanau, community members where-ever appropriate. / To continue learning about Te Arawa tikanga, kawa and hitori.
To learn and practice kaitiakitanga – guardianship roles in regards to the environment.
To continue to attend and participate in kapa haka, waiata, karakia, nga kemu Maori, Matariki, powhiri and tangi.
Staff Te Reo Maori Professional Development.
To participate in noho marae, and marae visits.
Continue to utilise expert community members where appropriate.
Strategic aim 6: Through the New Zealand Curriculum our kura aims to provide a learning environment that will equip all
tamariki for the 21st century and their journey to become life-long learners.
2012 / 2013 / 2014
Refer to annual action plan. / Ensure ICT suite is utilised fully by all teachers and their students effectively.
Design an inquiry model specific to our kura to be implemented school wide based on age appropriateness.
Look into funding to purchase a POD of laptops which will be timetabled and utilised school wide.
Senior class to learn keyboard knowledge and how to type.
Use of ICT will be evident in planning, programmes and teaching.
Tamariki will have opportunities for new experiences both within and outside of kura.
Building and property improvements will be enhanced to improve learning environments.
Classroom sound systems in place.
School website interaction. / Use of ICT will be evident in planning, programmes and teaching.
Tamariki will have opportunities for new experiences both within and outside of kura.
Building and property improvements will be enhanced to improve learning environments.
Expand ICT knowledge base and start linking to live internet based learning and teaching opportunities.
Explore wireless internet option.
Strategic aim 7: To provide role models that, reflect our educational priorities.
2012 / 2013 / 2014
Refer to annual action plan. / Invite past pupils to hui a kura, as well as local volunteer groups such as the Maketu Fire Brigade, Maketu Coastguard, Wetlands groups etc…
Staff appraisal cycle fully implemented.
Support staff supported with clear job descriptions.
Provide BOT with training to ensure they are more empowered to make effective decisions.
BOT more aware of student achievement and learning needs.
Manukura (Headboy), Mareikura (Headgirl) roles defined and implemented.
Planning will be consistent school wide to ensure effective teaching and learning practices. / Invite past pupils to hui a kura, as well as local volunteer groups such as the Maketu Fire Brigade, Maketu Coastguard, Wetlands groups etc…
Employment of quality teachers with effective teaching practices.
Staff appraisal cycle fully implemented.
Support staff supported with clear job descriptions.
Provide BOT with training to ensure they are more empowered to make effective decisions.
BOT more aware of student achievement and learning needs.
Manukura (Headboy), Mareikura (Headgirl) roles defined and implemented.
Planning will be consistent school wide to ensure effective teaching and learning practices.
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Maketu School Annual Action Plan
Strategic aim 1:
National Standards are used effectively to support improved progress and achievement in student outcomes. Students
have ownership of their learning and know what to do to achieve National Standards.
Annual aim 1.1:
Board of trustees, principal and teaching staff have the appropriate knowledge and understanding of the National Standards
to address the low levels of student performance and achievement.
Baseline data:
Analysis of school-wide data in November 2011 identified a significant majority of year 1-6 students who are performing
below National Standard expectations in reading, writing and mathematics.
Targets:
1.1.1: The board, in conjunction with the principal and teaching staff will set targets, planning, programme implementation and assessment methods that ensure all tamariki will be achieveing at or above the National Standards.
Actions to achieve targets / Led by / Budget $ or FTE / Timeframe1. The BoT will carefully monitor student progress and achievement via timetabled reporting times. / Board Chair / N/A / Throughout year.
2. The BoT will undertake training modules to ensure clarity of their governance role. / Board Chair / $300 / Throughout year.
3. Implement programmes and support agencies to ensure student needs are addressed. / Principal/BoT / N/A / Throughout year.
4. Review assessment tools and methods to ensure consistency across the kura. / Principal/Teachers / N/A / Throughout year.
5. Teachers use student data to regularly reflect on the effectiveness of their own actions. / Principal/Teachers / N/A / Throughout the year.
6. Principal will report regularly to the BoT on student data, achievement and progress. / Principal / N/A / Throughout the year.
Strategic aim 2:
All tamariki are able to access The New Zealand Curriculum as substantiated by achievement in relation to the National
Standards.
Annual aim 2.1:
To increase the number of tamariki achieving at or above the National Standard for reading.
Baseline data:
Analysis of school-wide reading data in November 2011 identified concerns across the school. Assessment
tool results and overall teacher judgements indicated reading comprehension and vocabulary as a particular area of need.
In years 3 to 6 25% of tamariki were below National Standards and 75% of tamariki in years 1 and 2.
Targets:
2.1.1: The identified tamariki below the National Standard in reading will have increased their reading age by at least one
year by the end of 2012.
Actions to achieve targets / Led by / Budget $ or FTE / Timeframe1. Review assessment data with staff and determine the particular needs of targeted tamariki. / Principal / N/A / Throughout the year and following assessment periods.
2. Discuss targeted tamariki regularly at staff hui. Monitoring others i.e. tamariki finishing reading recovery. / Principal / N/A / Throughout year.
3. Review existing reading programmes to support and meet the learning needs of targeted tamariki. / Principal/Teachers / N/A / Throughout the year and following assessment periods.
4. Work with whanau about ways of supporting tamariki and their learning. / Principal/Teachers / N/A / Throughout year.
5. Continue to implement tuakana/teina reading school-wide daily. / Principal/Teachers / N/A / Throughout the year.
6. Analyse all reading data to inform progress and planning for the following term/year. / Principal/Teachers / N/A / Throughout the year.
7. Teachers use student data to regularly reflect on the effectiveness of their own actions and PD requirements. / Principal/Teachers / $500 / Throughout the year
Strategic aim 3:
All tamariki are able to access The New Zealand Curriculum as substantiated by achievement in relation
to the National Standards.
Annual aim 3.1:
To increase the number of tamariki achieving at or above the National Standard for writing.
Baseline data:
Analysis of school-wide writing data in November 2011 identified concerns across the school. Assessment
tool results and overall teacher judgements indicated writing as a particular area of low student achievement.