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St Patrick’s School.Masterton.No.3016.SchoolCharter2016
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St Patrick’s School Masterton
SCHOOL CHARTER
2016
SCHOOL MISSION
Preparing for the future in a Catholic environment
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CONTENTS
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School Description 3
School Vision 4
School Principles 5
School Values 6
Key Competencies 6
Successful Learners 8
2016 – 2018 Strategic Plan 9
2016 School Development Plan 12
2016 Target Goals & Actions 21
Self-Review Programme 28
Charter Review
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St Patrick’s School
St Patrick’s School is a Catholic Integrated Primary School for girls and boys from New Entrants to Year 6, offering education with a special character. It is situated at 132 Chapel Street, Masterton.
The Brigidine Sisters founded the original school over one hundred years ago. Lay teachers assisted the nuns until 1986 when the last religious sister retired from her position as Principal. A close relationship exists between the school and St Patrick’s parish and the parish priest is involved in the school in many different ways.
St Patrick’s has a roll of between 250 & 260 pupils planned for 2016. The maximum roll is 320, of which 5% may be non-preference. There are currently 10 full-time teaching positions which is divided into 3 syndicates, junior (Brigidine), middle (McKenna) and senior (Kildare). The leadership team includes the principal, two deputy principals, two senior lead teachers and the director of religious studies. The majority of our pupils come from a European background, with approximately 58% being represented in this group. 25% of our children have Maori backgrounds 8% Pasifika and 3% Filipino. We are a Decile 6 school. St Patrick’s School has 11 classrooms, a library and a hall. There is a large grassed field with running track, two hard surfaced areas, two adventure playgrounds and a court area for games. The current strategic plan contains three major areas. These are to provide a Catholic environment for our children to develop and grow in; strengthening community partnerships and helping children excel in a future-focused learning environment. The school is totally committed to inclusion, with teacher aides assisting teachers to support the learning for children with special needs, led by the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO). Support-staff are part of the dedicated school team who work for the benefit and well-being of all our students.
The school’s academic, social and spiritual dimensions are integrated within a stimulating and Christian learning environment. Pastoral care has its foundations in Gospel values for all policies and practices. Our Board of Trustees, school and community work together in realising our School Vision and are committed to providing excellence in education at St Patrick’s School within our caring, Catholic environment.
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School Vision & Strategic Goals 2014 – 2018
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Our Catholic community is committed to excellence - School Vision
Strategic Goal 2
Every child aims for excellence through a future focused learning environment
Strategic Goal 3
Strengthening community partnerships
Akonga are active participants in their
own learning to achieve excellence
Akonga use school, teacher & student
inquiry practices to direct their
teaching & learning
Teachers are active participants in their
own learning to achieve excellence
Learning conferences are led by
students throughout the school
Akonga use the Key Competencies to be
active members of the community
Akonga have access to high quality
technology and are able to use it to
enhance their learning
Teachers are confident in planning
and assessing an integrated RE
curriculum
Akonga are actively engaged in
respectful working relationships
with diverse cultural communities
Parents and akonga work together
to support and enhance learning
Consolidation of school Enviro
culture and practices
Strategic Goal 1
To provide a Catholic environment where our community can encounter the living God and develop a growing understanding of Christ’s teaching
All teachers are certificated at
classroom or leadership level
Akonga are participating and
contributing in our Catholic
community for the benefit of the
common good
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PRINCIPLES At St Patrick’s School, curriculum decisions are based on the following principles:
Catholic Special Character Catholic beliefs and traditions are implemented throughout the school by the practice of Gospel values, daily prayer, religious education programmes, promotion of the sacraments, attending Mass, maintaining links with the parish and promoting awareness of Catholic Social Development.
High Expectations Excellence is expected in teaching and learning
Treaty of Waitangi The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi are upheld. Tikanga Maori and te reo Maori are integrated within class programmes, with provision sought for full time tuition in Maori if parents request.
Cultural Diversity The cultural diversity of our community is acknowledged and valued. A spirit of respect and love for self, others and the environment is promoted
Inclusion Each child’s need is our first priority within a positive, safe environment
Learning to Learn There is an expectation for personal excellence
Community Engagement The partnership of home, school and parish is essential for student learning
Coherence A holistic education supports physical, academic, emotional and spiritual development
Future Focus A love of learning and sense of inquiry is promoted. We prepare the students to meet the future with confidence.
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SCHOOL VALUES Strength
Kindness
At St Patrick’s School, our values of strength and kindness
are fostered through the living and teaching of the Gospel values
The school values are also implemented through the school virtues’ programme:
Generosity – Ohaoha-nga
Goodness - Pai
Patience - Manawanui
Peace - Rangimarie
Faithfulness - Whakapono
Love/Charity - Aroha
Joy - Koa
Gentleness - Humarie
Kindness – Ngakau Atawhai
Modesty/Humility – Ngakau Papaku
Self-Control/Chastity – Whakahauhau
KEY COMPETENCIES
At St Patrick’s School we support children in the development of the key competencies as identified in the NZ Curriculum
Thinking Using language, symbols and texts Managing self Relating to others Participating and contributing.
At St Patrick’s School, the key competencies are not separate or stand alone but are the key to learning in every learning area. People use the competencies to live, learn, work and contribute as active members of their communities. More complex than skills, the competencies draw also on knowledge, attitude and values in ways that lead to action.
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St Patrick’s School Key Competencies ‘Preparing for the future in a
Catholic environment’ Relating to Others
Managing Self
THINKING
Using Language,
Symbols & Text
Partic&
Contributing
St. Patrick’s students:
Live Gospel values through
their words & actions
Relate appropriately in
different situations
Respect the opinions and
cultures of others
Are team players
St. Patrick’s students:
Take responsibility for choices
Are ready to learn
Have personal aspirations
Aim for excellence
Are developing resilience
St. Patrick’s students:
Know how and when to use
thinking tools
Have a sense of wonder
Are creative thinkers
Know how actions can make
change
St. Patrick’s students:
Contribute to the greater good
of the various communities we
belong to
Understand rights, wrongs &
responsibilities
Are stewards of the
environment
St. Patrick’s students:
Use technology to enhance
learning
Communicate confidently
Interpret and respond to
a variety of media
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A Successful learner at St Patrick’s School
The images of successful learners at St Patrick’s School are students who are developing physically, academically, emotionally and spiritually
at their appropriate level, towards becoming: CONFIDENT
Confident in their faith Positive in their own
identity Motivated and reliable Resourceful Enterprising and
entrepreneurial Resilient
ACTIVELY INVOLVED Actively involved in their
own learning Actively involved in social
justice Participants in a range of
life contexts Contributors to the well-
being of New Zealand – social, cultural, economic and environmental
LIFELONG LEARNERS Lifelong learners on their
faith journey Literate and numerate Critical and creative
thinkers Active seeker, users and
creators of knowledge Informal decision makers
CONNECTED Values of strength and
kindness Able to relate well to
others Effective users of
communication tools Connected to the land
and environment Members of communities International citizens
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ST PATRICK’S SCHOOL STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 – 2018
“Our Catholic community is committed to excellence” School Vision
Strategic Goal 1 - To provide a Catholic environment where our community can encounter the living God and develop a growing understanding of Christ’s teaching
Area of
Development
2016 2017 2018
1.1
Integration of the
Religious
Education
curriculum
The RE curriculum continues to be
integrated with Literacy and a
consistent model of assessing the
key understandings and Learning
Intentions developed
Teacher’s confidence is increasing
when planning and assessing an
integrated RE curriculum
Teachers are confident in planning and
assessing an integrated RE curriculum
1.2
Teacher
certification
Teachers work towards certification at either foundation, classroom or leadership level, through participating in whole
school Professional Learning Development, that allows them to become more knowledgeable of Catholic theology and
good practice in the classroom.
1.3 Catholic communities
Attendance and involvement in Catholic community projects and programmes are improved
Akonga are participating and contributing in our Catholic community for the benefit of the common good
Strategic Goal 2 – Every child aims for excellence through a future focussed learning environment
Area of Development
2016 2017 2018
2.1 Active participation in learning
Akonga are becoming active participants in their learning in the reading, writing and maths curriculum
Akonga are becoming active participants in their learning in all curriculum areas
Akonga are active participants in their own learning to achieve excellence
2.2 Inquiry practices: school, teachers,
St. Patrick’s student inquiry model is developed.
St. Patrick’s student inquiry model is refined.
Akonga use school, teacher and student inquiry practices to direct their teaching and learning
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students
Teachers are growing in confidence as they use inquiry to direct their teaching and learning
2.3 Teacher professional learning development
Teachers regularly collaborate with others and participate in professional learning development as they find opportunities to grow and learn as
teaching practitioners.
Teachers are active participants in their own learning to achieve excellence
2.4 Conferencing (teacher, student, parent)
Research student conferencing models
Trial and evaluate chosen student conferencing models
Implement chosen learning conference model throughout the school
2.5
Key Competencies
Students develop an understanding of the Key Competencies and why they are important life skills
Akonga use the Key Competencies towards becoming active members of the community
2.6
Enhancing
technological
capabilities (ICT
implementation in
the school & ICT
used to enhance
the learning)
A school curriculum plan is developed for the inclusion of up to date ICT practices in teaching and learning
The school curriculum plan is implemented and refined for the inclusion of ICT in teaching and learning across all curriculum areas
Further refine the school curriculum plan for the inclusion of ICT in teaching and learning
Akonga have access to high quality technology and are able to use it to enhance their learning
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Strategic Goal 3 – Strengthening community partnerships
Area of Development
2016 2017
2018
3.1 Cultural communities
Te Reo Maori curriculum plan is developed
Review of the school’s working relationships with the diverse cultural communities within the school; outcomes used in further school development
Akonga actively working towards engaging in respectful working relationships with diverse cultural communities
3.2 Parent communities
Communication systems between home and school are reviewed to gauge effectiveness
Parents and akonga work together to support and enhance learning
3.3 Enviro School Community
School achieves Green/Gold status Consolidation of school Enviro culture and practices
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ST PATRICK’S SCHOOL ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2016
“Our Catholic community is committed to excellence” School Vision
Strategic Goal 1: To provide a Catholic environment where our community can encounter the living God and develop a growing understanding of Christ’s teaching
1.1 Integration of the
Religious Education curriculum
Annual Target: The RE curriculum continues to be integrated with Literacy and a consistent model of assessing the key understandings and Learning Intentions developed
Baseline data: All syndicates are planning collaboratively and starting to find ways to integrate the class RE programme into reading or writing and in some cases, both
areas and assessment models have been trialled. As yet students do not have input or ownership of the creation of teaching units or evaluations.
When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress: Terms 1 - 4
Key understandings are developed from the curriculum, which are then used in an inquiry approach with students to establish prior knowledge
and develop next learning steps, learning activities and create success criteria.
DRS & RE curriculum team
guiding each syndicate
RE planning clearly identifies key understandings. The inquiry process is visible in the classroom.
Terms 1 - 4
Investigate ways that technology can be used to further integrate RE
into reading and writing. All teachers DRS
RE is integrated into Reading and writing
programmes supported by technology.
Terms 1 - 4
Assessment activities across the school includes a knowledge based question and an activity that applies the knowledge to students own
everyday life.
Syndicates Knowledge and action are consistently assessed and used to guide future learning
Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by RE Curriculum team each term ● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
Resourcing:
● Maureen Phillips – Primary RE Advisor ● Wairarapa Catholic Cluster group
● RE budget to be used to purchase resources that can be used to encourage integration
1.2 Teacher certification
Annual Target: Teachers work towards certification at either foundation, classroom or leadership level, through participating in whole school Professional Learning Development, that allows them to become more knowledgeable of Catholic theology and good practice in the classroom.
Baseline data: All teachers are continuing to gain recognition through the achievement of certification. Currently 2 teachers have Foundation Level, 5 teachers have
Classroom Level and 6 teachers have Leadership Level. When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress: Term 1 - 4 Teachers attend Wairarapa Cluster meetings each term and collaborate All teachers Ideas for improving RE teaching are taken on
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with teachers from other Wairarapa Catholic Schools to develop best
practice in the teaching of RE. board and trialled in classroom programmes.
Term 3
Teachers from each syndicate improve their knowledge and understanding by attending RE Curriculum days.
Two teachers from each
syndicate
Knowledge and understanding learnt are fed back to the DRS and other staff members at staff and
syndicate meetings. Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by RE Curriculum team each term
● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
● DRS to keep updated personalised copies of individual certification records
Resourcing:
● Attendance for two teachers from each syndicate at RE Curriculum days has been included in the 2016 staffing entitlement plan.
● DRS funded to attend 2016 DRS Convention - $500
● Wairarapa Catholic Cluster group
1.3 Catholic Communities Annual Target: Attendance and involvement in Catholic community projects and programmes are improved
Baseline data: Children participating in the 2015 Sacramental programme grew hugely with the school leading this initiative and supported by the Parish - Sacrament of Baptism (30 children) and Sacraments of Reconciliation & First Communion (55 children). These numbers are not yet matched with attendance at Parish masses and
celebrations.
When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress:
Termly
Hold a weekend school mass that is led by our liturgy leaders and school choir
DRS Liturgy Leaders
Increased family attendance at these masses
Terms 1 - 4
Increased attendance at school liturgies such as Easter, St. Patrick’s Day and Nativity/Leavers liturgy through personal invitations made by
children.
All teachers Increased attendance at school liturgies and celebrations
Term 1
To uphold the charism of our school a group of children will maintain the Brigidine nuns and past priests’ graves at the local cemetery with the
intention of this being a regular ongoing activity.
Strength and Kindness team
Cemetery area maintained and children’s knowledge of past history is improved.
Term 1
Tour of points of interest at beginning of year to learn more about our
school and parish’s history. Past pupils &
staff, Parish members, DRS
and teachers
Resource leaflet developed that will include points
of interest for children to use. Tour of interest takes place led by
Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by RE Curriculum team each term ● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
Resourcing:
● Support from past pupils, staff and Parish members.
● Wairarapa Catholic Cluster group
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Strategic Goal 2: Every child aims for excellence through a future focussed learning environment
2.1 Active participation in
learning
Annual Target: Akonga are becoming active participants in their learning in the reading, writing and maths curriculum
Baseline data: Across the school some teachers have experimented with ways to give children a voice and some ownership in their learning. Goal setting is also not
consistently used school wide in terms of practises and language used. The journey towards creating student agency is still at a very early stage.
When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress: Term 1 - 4 Investigate current research on student agency and look at models and
strategies for increasing agency in our students.
Leadership and
syndicate teams Teachers have a clear understanding of what
student agency is. Strategies for increasing agency are trialled in
classrooms. Term 1
At the start of year Teacher Only Day teachers will look at SMART goal
setting model of progressions across school and develop a clear
understanding of what this looks like.
Leadership team Teachers have a shared understanding of how goal
setting is used here at school.
Term 1 - 4 Weekly goal setting is trialled across all classes in the school and
reviewed at the end of each term. Syndicate teams Goal setting is happening in every classroom
appropriate to the age and level of the children.
Term 3 & 4
At the end of the SLAM programme with Chanel College, the Year 6
students will then mentor younger St. Patrick’s children. Chris Day Penny Thomson
Two SLAM goal setting programmes take place in
Terms 3 & 4.
Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by Leadership team
● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
Resourcing:
● Student Agency Presentation – Mark Osborne CORE Education ● Masterton Schools Cluster Group
● Chanel College Year 10 Dean and students
2.2.1 Inquiry practices: school, teachers, students
Annual Targets: - St. Patrick’s student inquiry model is developed.
Baseline data: Teacher understanding of implementing a culture of student inquiry is still at an early stage. In 2015 teachers trialled Island Bay School’s inquiry model in
two teaching units.
When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress:
Term 1 Inquiry to prepare a TOD on the Inquiry process Inquiry Team Present to staff
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Term 1
St. Patrick’s model agreed upon and wording for inquiry model All Teachers Inquiry team to provide a list of possible headings
and labels for the model. Decision made and model placed in Curriculum folders.
Term 2 - 4
Trial our new model and then share our progress with the community
and get feedback. Adapt as necessary All Teachers Trialling in our classrooms and feedback at the end
of each term at staff meeting. Arrange hui with whanau
Term 2 - 4
All teachers to have a sound knowledge about the key elements and the
role of the teacher and student in the Inquiry based learning. All Teachers Visit classrooms on a regular basis as a staff to
view and discuss the learning processes in their inquiry.
Monitoring:
● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
● Regular review of progress by Inquiry Curriculum team each term
Resourcing:
● ‘Inquiry’ by Gillion & Pope
● Kath Murdoch resources – www.kathmurdoch.com.au ● Island Bay School -relief funding for key staff to visit and observe
● Masterton Schools Cluster Group
2.2.2 Inquiry practices: school, teachers, students
Annual Targets: - Teachers are growing in confidence as they use inquiry to direct their teaching and learning
Baseline data: Teacher knowledge of inquiry practices has developed over the past few years with the focus now moving to using the ‘Spirals of Inquiry’ model by Helen Timperley to work together to inquire into their own practice with the aim of improving learner outcomes.
When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress:
Term 1
Using learnt knowledge of modern learning practices syndicates will work collaboratively to identify an area to focus their inquiry upon during
2016.
Syndicates Each syndicate to have identified an area of Modern Learning Practice to collaboratively focus
upon. Term 1 - 4
Teachers to keep a record of their own journey in the collaborative inquiry using the inquiry template in their school appraisal E-Portfolio.
All teachers Each teacher’s inquiry journey to show reflections on new learning and the impact it has on teaching
and the learning of students. Term 1 – 4
Teachers to reflect collectively on their inquiry at syndicate meetings using ‘Teachers as Inquirers’ reflection template in their school appraisal
E-Portfolio.
All teachers Teachers are supporting each other by offering affirmation, advice and guidance.
Term 4
Teachers to present their inquiry to the rest of the staff at a staff meeting in term 4.
All teachers Teachers are able to learn from each other’s inquiry journey through their presentation on the
aspect of Modern Learning Practice they have focused upon.
Monitoring:
● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
● Principal to monitor progress of teacher’s inquiry at the start of year, mid-year and end of year appraisal meetings.
Resourcing:
● Rebecca Sweeney – Professional Learning Facilitator at CORE Education ● $700 for each syndicate leader to be registered to ‘Modern Learning Practices’ 20 week online learning programme by CORE Education
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● Masterton Schools Cluster Group
2.3 Teacher professional learning development
Annual Target: Teachers regularly collaborate with others and participate in professional learning development as they find opportunities to grow and learn as teaching practitioners.
Baseline data: Teachers have continued to attend a range of PLD opportunities offered to them. These have mainly included RE based courses with other Wairarapa
Catholic schools as well as curriculum themed days such as Maths, Literacy and ICT within the Masterton cluster of schools. With the drive towards Modern Learning Practices and classrooms teachers have indicated interest in learning more about this area. When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress: Term 1
Teachers to participate in the ‘Journey towards a Modern Learning
Classroom’ course led by Bek Galloway and use this as stimulus to promote the adapting of current practices in view of new learning.
All teachers New learning is used to question current teaching
practices and new ideas are trialled in the teaching and learning programmes.
Term 1 - 2
Syndicates work collaboratively to complete the online learning course
‘Modern Learning Practices’ run by CORE Education. All teachers Teachers understanding of Modern Learning
Practices are improved. Modern Learning Practices are collaboratively
trialled, implemented and reviewed.
Term 1 - 4
Teachers collaborate with teachers at other local schools on areas of
shared interest to learn from and share best practice. Teachers where
appropriate Teacher knowledge in chosen areas of interest is
improved with changes made to teaching practices.
Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by Leadership team ● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
● Syndicate leaders to report back at Leadership meetings on the progress of teacher PLD and the impact it is having on classroom programmes and student achievement.
Resourcing:
● $2100 for all staff members to attend Bek Galloway PLD day in January
● $700 for each syndicate leader to be registered to ‘Modern Learning Practices’ 20 week online learning programme by CORE Education in T1&2. ● Masterton Schools Cluster Group
2.4 Conferencing (teacher, student, parent)
Annual Targets: Research student conferencing models
Baseline data: School practices vary within the classroom setting with as yet no school wide consistency in the use of conferencing student’s goal setting. Parent
teacher interviews often include teachers, parents and children but the roles they undertake in these meetings varies across the school. When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress: Term 1 - 4 Student teacher conferencing practices are trialled in teaching
programmes (linked to 2.1 - Active participation in learning and 2.3
Teacher Professional Learning Development)
All teachers Conferencing between teachers and students takes place
Term 4 Develop a long term goal setting format for students/parents/ teachers
to review goals (linked to 2.1 - Active participation in learning) Leadership team Students are able to share with parents where they
are at in their learning with emphasis on their
progress against goals. Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by Leadership team
● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
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Resourcing:
● Masterton Schools Cluster Group
● $700 for each syndicate leader to be registered to ‘Modern Learning Practices’ 20 week online learning programme by CORE Education in Terms 1&2.
2.5 Key Competencies
Annual Target: Students develop an understanding of the Key Competencies and why they are important life skills
Baseline data: The Key Competencies have all been personalised to fit the culture of our school, broken down into smaller goals under each competency and woven into teaching units each term. Through professional reading and learning it has become clear that these are a huge part of Modern Learning Practices and it is important
that students understand and start to take ownership of these.
When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress:
Beginning of each
term
At Syndicate level break down the key competencies focus for that term
into child speak with the children and visually display this in each classroom.
All teachers Visual display of the key competency Children are able to identify what the current key competency is and what actions they can take to
develop these.
Terms 1 - 4
Students are given opportunities to learn how to identify, discuss, share and celebrate individual progression in the key competencies.
Teachers and students
Students can explain their own personal progress against the chosen key competency.
Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by Leadership team ● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
Resourcing:
● Ministry of Education support - http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Key-competencies
● Masterton Schools Cluster Group
2.6 Enhancing technological capabilities
Annual Targets: A school curriculum plan is developed for the inclusion of up to date ICT practices in teaching and learning
Baseline data: All classrooms across the school now have access to pods of technology to support teaching and learning. Various programmes, software and apps are
being trialled as teachers learn new ideas and ways of integrating these into learning. When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress: Term 1 - 4 Staff are upskilled so they become confident in their knowledge and use
of specific applications/programmes.
All teachers Staff can confidently use specific programmes that
enhance student learning & engagement.
Term 1 - 4
Digital technology is used by classrooms and children to communicate
and share their learning.
All teachers Parents, family and whanau are engaging with
student’s learning.
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Term 1
Review the schools needs using the e-Learning planning framework as
part of the ‘Learning with Digital Technologies’ PLD from the Ministry of Education.
ICT curriculum
team A tailored PLD programme is constructed to meet
the identified needs of the school.
Term 2 - 4
Staff to take part in an e-learning PLD programmes to aid the development of a school environment that effectively uses digital
technology to enhance learning for all students.
All teachers Learning opportunities and achievement is enhanced through the use of digital technologies.
Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by ICT Curriculum team each term ● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
● Regular review of progress by Ministry of Education PLD facilitators.
Resourcing:
● ‘Learning with Digital Technologies’ PLD – Ministry of Education ● Purchase of new and depreciated technology using money from the 2016 school budget and asset replacement budget
● Masterton Schools Cluster Group
Strategic Goal 3:
3.1 Cultural Communities Annual Target: Te Reo Maori curriculum plan is developed
Baseline data: Te Reo Maori is integrated into daily life through areas such as Karakia, Waiata, Kapa Haka, signage, instructions and through curriculum integration. This is mainly dependant on the skills of the teacher and teachers along with community members at our Whanau Hui’s have highlighted the importance of having a
curriculum plan in place to help guide teachers. When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress:
Term 1 - 4
At Whanau Hui meetings consult with the school and Maori community
for input into the content of a school Te Reo Maori curriculum plan that includes language, Tikanga Karakia, Waiata and local places myths,
legends and stories.
Te Reo Maori
curriculum team Principal
Ideas received from the Maori community are
included in the Te Reo Maori curriculum plan.
Term 3 - 4
Use the MOE resource – ‘Te Aho Arataki Marau mo te Aki i Te Reo Maori – Curriculum guidelines for Teaching & Learning Te Reo Maori’ as a basis
for language progression across the school.
Te Reo Maori curriculum team Principal
Te Reo Maori curriculum is in place and shows language progressions to guide teachers.
Term 4
Explore options for PLD for teachers from local iwi Ngati Kahgungunu and Rangitane.
Te Reo Maori curriculum team Principal
PLD is arranged
Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by Te Reo Maori Curriculum team each term ● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
Resourcing:
● ‘Te Aho Arataki Marau mo te Aki i Te Reo Maori – Curriculum guidelines for Teaching & Learning Te Reo Maori’ – Ministry of Education
● Ngati Kahgungunu and Rangitane Iwi
● Masterton Schools Cluster Group
3.2 Parent Communities Annual Target: Communication systems between home and school are reviewed to gauge effectiveness
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Baseline data: During 2015 there has been a school focus upon moving to sharing information with families via technology – email, Facebook, Twitter, Google Forms
and the school website. This has been successful with 91% of families able to access information in this manner. With the school moving into the development of Modern Learning Practices there will need to be increased sharing of information with the community and methods to do this effectively need to be further investigated and
developed.
When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress:
Term 2
Consult with the school community to analyse the use of current communication systems and identify ways to develop systems.
Principal Communication between school and home is improved.
Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by Leadership team
● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
Resourcing:
● PTA support in administering surveys to the school community
3.3 Enviro School
Communities
Annual Target: School achieves Green/Gold status
Baseline data: Since 2010 when the school was awarded Silver Enviro School status there has been the ongoing development of practices and culture in preparation for applying for Gold status. This was originally planned for 2015 but after self-review it was put off until 2016.
When: What: Who: Indicators of Progress:
Term 1
Review, create and implement a school wide Enviro practices teaching
unit that fits with our purposes as an Enviroschools and be followed by a series of actions to help cement knowledge and understanding of these.
Enviro curriculum
Team Gill Stewart
Start of year Enviro Practices unit taught Action takes place: -Brigidine Nuns cemetery area being cleaned up
and celebrated. -school Enviro Care code wall designed and each
class contributes. Term 1
Review of school Enviro vision by staff, students and community in preparation for Green/ Gold Holistic reflection day later in the year.
Enviro curriculum team and Enviro
student leaders Gill Stewart
Review meetings of staff, students and community members take place with next steps identified and
actioned.
Term 2 A school Enviro Facebook page is set-up and used to share school
practices and events and to give voice to students to share their learning. Enviro curriculum
Team Enviro Facebook page set up and being used by
the school community.
Term 3 School lead by the Enviro Team (staff & students) review and reflect on
school Enviro processes and practices at the ‘Green/ Gold Enviro holistic
reflection day.
School awarded Green/ Gold Enviro status.
Term 1 - 4
Consult with the wider school community on the design and creation of a
new school entrance-way. Consultation with the school Maori community
at school Whanau Huis is included.
Enviro curriculum
Team Principal
Entrance-way committee established. Proposed ideas that reflect the culture and ethos of
the school are turned into a viable design. Funding for the building of the entrance-way is
sought and is successful. Entrance-way is built and in place.
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Monitoring:
● Regular review of progress by Enviro Curriculum team each term
● Regular reporting against actions will occur at each BOT meeting
Resourcing:
● Gill Stewart – Enviro Schools Advisor ● Release time for Enviro Leader Liz Keane to meet regularly with student Enviro leaders.
Other 2016 Key Improvement Strategies to Achieve Strategic Vision
Property (summarised from property plan) Finance
Major maintenance:
● Reroofing all of the main school building block
Minor maintenance:
● External painting of:
- old portion of office block below dark green façade
- hall & journal room doors & walkway beams to match existing
- both sides of two double doors on corridors leading to
Rooms 3, 4, 5 & 6
- fascia and new flashing above said red doors
● Internal painting of:
- shoe panel outside all classrooms
- Room 7 ceiling and timber below windows.
● Replace curtains in Room 1 & 2
● Water blast and treat Room 10 & 11 decking
● Storm water drain cleared of roots
● Replace all classroom door handles as required
● Install more hot-points in Room 1, 2 & 12
Asset Register:
● Enhance the technological capability of the school by replacing depreciated
technology in classrooms.
● Modernise and replace depreciated classroom furniture with the purchase
of furniture that fits with our aim of creating modern learning environment
classrooms.
PTA:
● Work with the School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to devise a strategy
for funding support to help meet the strategic aims of the school.
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Student Achievement Target: READING
Annual Target: To increase the number of students achieving at or above the National Standard in Reading
After 1 year at school cohort: Below the Standard = 10 students (7 girls, 3 boys & 4 Maori students)
Target: The group of 10 students in this cohort, who are below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by the end of the year.
After 1 year at school cohort: Well Below the Standard = 2 students
Target: The two students in this cohort, who are well below the standard, will have made accelerated progress to have met the goals of their IEP.
Student Achievement Target: WRITING
Annual Target: To increase the number of students achieving at or above the National Standard in Writing
After 3 years at school cohort: Below the standard = 5 students (4 girls & 1 boy)
Target: The group of 5 students in this cohort, who are below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by the end of the year.
Year 4 cohort: Below the standard = 4 students (2 girls & 2 boys)
Target: The group of 4 students in this cohort, who are below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by the end of the year.
Year 5 cohort: Below the standard = 9 students (7 girls, 2 boys & 3 Samoan)
Target: The group of 9 students in this cohort, who are below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by the end of the year.
Student Achievement Target: MATHS
Annual Target: To increase the number of students achieving at or above the National Standard in Maths
After 2 years at school cohort: Below the standard = 11 students (7 girls & 4 boys)
Target: The group of 11 students in this cohort, who are below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by the end of the year.
Year 4 cohort
Below the standard = 6 students (3 girls, 3 boys & 2 Maori boys)
Target: The group of 6 students in this cohort, who are below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by the end of the year.
Year 5 Cohort
Below the standard = 10 students (9 girls, 1 boy & 2 Maori)
Target: The group of 10 students in this cohort, who are below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by the end of the year.
N.B Year groups indicated are from 2015
2016 Student Achievement Charter Target Goals
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2016 Student Achievement Targets & Planned Actions: READING
Student Achievement Target: READING Strategic Aim: Every child aims for excellence through a future focused learning environment
Annual Target: To increase the number of students achieving at or above the National Standard in Reading
Baseline data: Our baseline data, taken from the 2015 end of year Overall Teacher Judgements, identified 6% (13 children) below and 2% (5 students) well
below the National Standard. There were particular concerns in the End of 1 Year at school cohort – 10 students below and 2 students well below After 1 year at school cohort: Below the Standard = 10 students
Target: The group of 10 students in this cohort, who are below the standard, will
have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by the end of the year.
After 1 year at school cohort: Well Below the Standard = 2 students
Target: The two students in this cohort, who are well below the standard, will
have made accelerated progress to have met the goals of their IEP.
When: What: Who: Indicators of progress: Start of Term 1 Teachers analyse reading data and plan programmes which
address specific needs of the targeted children Class teachers and
Reading Recovery teacher
Classroom programmes are differentiated to meet
the identified needs of students.
Ongoing
throughout the year
Children achieving well below the standard are monitored closely by the SENCO, and specific programmes developed through implementation of short IEP’s and meetings
SENCO Programmes are implemented and appropriate
gains in student achievement are made.
Ongoing throughout the
year
Reading recovery programme in place Reading Recovery teacher
Students are successfully discontinued from the programme at the appropriate time.
Ongoing throughout the
year
Discontinued Reading Recovery students monitored and remedial actions taken where necessary
Class teachers, SENCO and Reading Recovery
teacher
Tracking of Reading Recovery students is recorded and actions meet the needs of students.
Term 2 and 4 Parents invited to participate in the school run ‘Reading Together’ programmes.
Brigidine Syndicate leader
Parents take a full part in the programme and implement learnt skills and practices.
Week 1 Term 2
Raise the profile of Literacy by celebrating book week
Principal and Literacy
team Improved levels of student engagement and
enjoyment when writing Ongoing
throughout the
year
Support systems are managed for targeted children - PTR programme, SEN teacher, Lexia Core 5 and targeted teacher aide support)
SENCO and Literacy
team Support systems are implemented, recorded on the
school SEN tracking and monitoring system and
result in improved student outcomes. Ongoing
throughout the
year
Running record procedures and results monitored Brigidine Syndicate
leader and Reading
Recovery teacher
Running records are consistently applied across the
school.
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Ongoing
throughout the year
Systems put in place to allow teachers to reflect on and
improve their own practice at Syndicate level and through the school Performance Management system
Principal and Syndicate
leaders. Reflective practices are seen as the norm within the
school.
End of year Analyse end of year data to inform progress and planning
for the next year Leadership team End of year results used to inform next steps
Monitoring:
Regular meetings between SENCO, Principal and Reading Recovery teacher to discuss progress of the identified actions.
Principal regularly reports to the Board of Trustees on progress.
Resourcing:
Reading Recovery programme is funded - 0.2 by Ministry of Education & 0.2 by Board of Trustees 0.1 SEN teacher in place for specialist Literacy support lessons
0.1 SENCO release for organisation and implementation of SEN programmes
Teacher release for organisation and running of Reading Together programme
50 Lexia Core 5 licences are funded
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2016 Student Achievement Targets & Planned Actions: WRITING
hie
Student Achievement Target: WRITING Strategic Aim: Every child aims for excellence through a future focused learning environment
Annual Target: To increase the number of students achieving at or above the National Standard in Writing
Baseline data: Our baseline data, taken from the 2015 end of year Overall Teacher Judgements, identified 17% (40 children) below and 3% (8 students) well below the National Standard. There were particular concerns in the Year 3 cohort – 5 students below, the Year 4 cohort – 4 students below and the Year 5 cohort –
9 students below. After 3 years at school cohort: Below the standard = 5 students
Target: The group of 5 students in this cohort,
who are below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and
be at or above the standard by the end of the
year.
Year 4 cohort: Below the standard = 4 students Target: The group of 4 students in this cohort, who are
below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by
the end of the year.
Year 5 cohort: Below the standard = 9 students
Target: The group of 9 students in this cohort,
who are below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and
be at or above the standard by the end of the year.
When: What: Who: Indicators of progress: Start of Term 1 Teachers analyse writing data and plan
programmes which address specific needs of the targeted children
Class teachers Classroom programmes are differentiated to
meet the identified needs of students.
Term 2 & 3 Students identified and take part in the
MOE funded Accelerated Literacy Learning (ALL) programme
Deputy Principal
(JM) and Literacy Team
ALL programme is implemented and results in
improved student outcomes.
Ongoing throughout the year Targeted teacher aide support is
allocated to allow support of intensive in-class writing programmes
SENCO and
class teachers Improved student achievement outcomes occur.
Ongoing throughout the year Student voice considered in choice of
writing topics Class teachers Student vice strongly represented in teaching
and learning with high levels of student engagement.
Ongoing throughout the year Writing moderation processes and results monitored based on Literacy Learning progressions and E-asTTle rubric
Syndicate
leaders Assessment of writing is consistently applied
across the school.
Week 1 Term 2
Raise the profile of Literacy by
celebrating book week
Principal and
Literacy team Improved levels of student engagement and
enjoyment when writing
Ongoing throughout the year Support systems are managed for targeted children -ALL, SEN teacher, Lexia Core 5 and targeted
SENCO and
Literacy team Support systems are implemented, recorded on
the school SEN tracking and monitoring system and result in improved student outcomes.
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teacher aide support)
Ongoing throughout the year Systems put in place to allow teachers to reflect on and improve their own practice
at Syndicate level and through the school Performance Management system
Principal and Syndicate
leaders
Reflective practices are seen as the norm within the school.
Ongoing throughout the year Analyse end of year data to inform
progress and planning for the next year Leadership team End of year results used to inform next steps
Monitoring:
Regular meetings between SENCO, Syndicate leaders and Principal to discuss progress of actions.
Principal regularly reports to the Board of Trustees on progress.
Resourcing:
0.1 SEN teacher in place for specialist Literacy support lessons
0.1 SENCO release for organisation and implementation of SEN programmes Ministry of Education funding for Accelerated Literacy Learning (ALL) programme
50 Lexia Core 5 licences are funded
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2016 Student Achievement Targets & Planned Actions: MATHS
Student Achievement Target: MATHS Strategic Aim: Every child aims for excellence through a future focused learning environment
Annual Target: To increase the number of students achieving at or above the National Standard in Maths
Baseline data: Our baseline data, taken from the 2015 end of year Overall Teacher Judgements, identified 20% (45 children) below and 3% (7 students) well
below the National Standard. There were particular concerns in the after 2 years at school cohort – 11 students below, the Year 4 cohort – 6 students below and
the Year 5 cohort – 10 students below. After 2 years at school cohort: Below the standard = 11 students
Target: The group of 11 students in this cohort, who are below the standard, will have made
accelerated progress (more than one year) and
be at or above the standard by the end of the year.
Year 4 cohort Below the standard = 6 students
Target: The group of 6 students in this cohort, who are
below the standard, will have made accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by
the end of the year.
Year 5 Cohort Below the standard = 10 students
Target: The group of 10 students in this cohort, who are below the standard, will have made
accelerated progress (more than one year) and be at or above the standard by the end of the
year. When: What: Who: Indicators of progress: Start of Term 1 Teachers analyse maths data and plan
programmes which address specific
needs of the targeted children
Class teachers Classroom programmes are differentiated to meet the identified needs of students.
Ongoing throughout the year In each syndicate, identified students participate in the teacher-aide run Spring
into Maths programmes
Deputy Principal (CD)
& Maths Team
Spring into Maths programme is implemented and results in improved student outcomes.
Term 2 - 3 Students identified and take part in the school funded Accelerated Learning in
Maths (ALiM) programme
Deputy Principal (CD)
& Maths Team
ALiM programme is implemented and results in improved student outcomes.
Ongoing throughout the year Contextual learning is implemented where possible in maths programmes
Maths team and syndicate
leaders
Student understanding of how areas of maths works together (number & strand) is developed
resulting in improved student outcomes. Terms 1 - 3 Maths team members to attend
Masterton Cluster PLD meetings based on
Mathematics and STEM
Maths team Learnt knowledge and skills are feedback to all teachers and implemented into class programmes
Term 3 Raise the profile of Maths by celebrating Maths week & holding a Basic-Fact-a-
Thon fundraising event
Principal & Maths team
Students have an improved understanding of the importance of Maths in their everyday lives
Ongoing throughout the year Maths moderation processes and results monitored
Syndicate leaders
Assessment of maths is consistently applied across the school.
Ongoing throughout the year Support systems are managed for SENCO and Support systems are implemented, recorded on
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targeted children -Spring Into Maths,
ALIM and targeted teacher aide support)
Maths
Curriculum team
the school SEN tracking and monitoring system
and result in improved student outcomes.
Ongoing throughout the year Systems put in place to allow teachers to
reflect on and improve their own practice at Syndicate level and through the school
Performance Management system
Principal and
Syndicate leaders
Reflective practices are seen as the norm within
the school.
Ongoing throughout the year Analyse end of year data to inform progress and planning for the next year
Leadership team
End of year results used to inform next steps
Monitoring:
Regular meetings between SENCO, Syndicate leaders and Principal to discuss progress of actions
Principal regularly reports to the Board of Trustees on progress.
Resourcing:
0.1 SENCO release for organisation and implementation of SEN programmes
Teacher release for implementation of Accelerated Learning in Maths (ALiM) programme
Teacher aide support for ‘Spring Into Maths’ programmes
Targets: WRITING
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St Patrick’s School Procedure
SELF REVIEW St Patrick’s School Board of Trustees undertakes its responsibility under the National Administration Guidelines (NAGS) to regularly review our school performance. Our school review procedures are a way of establishing cycles of connected and focussed processes to gather evidence and to act on the results. Self review is a part of our school inquiry procedure and is cyclical
Effective Governance - Working in Partnership; Ministry of Education, 2010 Maureen Kerr Review & Leadership Adviser, Catholic Education Office, Christchurch
Self-review at St Patrick’s School is undertaken in three main ways:
Strategic Regular Emergent
In-depth longer term reviews that
identify important issues that affect
our school as a whole, including our community. These are part of an on-
going process to meet the school’s vision and higher level goals through
school-wide analysis, planning,
implementation and evaluation. These might ask questions such as,
‘how can we do this better?’, ‘are we ensuring success for all our
students?’ and ‘how do we know if we are making a difference?’
Regular reviews where our school,
teachers (and sometimes students)
regularly gather data, monitor progress towards goals, put
programmes or interventions in place and evaluate the effectiveness of
these. These can be of varying depth
and length but feed into school strategic and annual plans. They ask
questions such as, ‘what is happening here?’, ‘how do we know?’
and ‘is this working?’
Spontaneous reviews that are put in
place in response to an unplanned
event, an issue or change that needs to be addressed promptly. This is
done by understanding the causes, the extent of the concern, and
determining ways to resolve or
minimise the issue. They ask questions such as ‘how did this
happen?’, ‘how can we fix it?’ and ‘what can we learn from this?’
Outcomes Self review at St Patrick’s School provides direction through: Data is gathered, analysed and used as evidence for school decision making and ongoing practices Establishes a continuous cycle of school and curriculum improvement Supports the over-arching aim of our school to provide the best levels of teaching and learning for our
students within a Catholic community which is committed to excellence
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St Patrick’s School - Ongoing School Regular Self-Review Programme
Term 2016 2017 2018
One
Maths curriculum
RE: Pastoral Care
Writing curriculum Reading curriculum
School Charter Performance Management Systems; Teacher Job Descriptions & Registered Teacher Criteria Attendance & Absenteeism Student Achievement Target Goals
Two
School systems: communication
School Culture: Bullying & well-being
School culture: Inclusive practices
Te Reo Maori curriculum
School sport & PE
National Standard Mid-Year evaluation Professional Development (Mid-year) Communication & reporting to parents Student Achievement Target Goals
Three
Health Education: community consultation
School systems: E-tap
RE: Religious Education Health Education: community consultation
E-Learning
Attendance & Absenteeism Police Vetting & Teacher registration Planning: Budget Priorities Student Achievement Target Goals
Four
RE: Catholic Community
Inquiry Learning
The Arts curriculum RE: Pastoral Care
National Standard Evaluation Variance Report: Student Achievement Target Goals, Analysis & Next Steps Annual Development Plan goals Professional Development: ALL, Reading Together, MLP – CORE Education, Learning with Digital Technologies - MOE School Charter Review & Consultation End of Year Reports: Curriculum Areas, SEN, Reading Recovery, Teacher Inquiries
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St Patrick’s School Board of Trustees - School Self-Review Programme
Year: 2016
Review
Area for
Review
Board Meeting Dates
17 February 30 March 11 May 15 June 3 August 14 September
12 October 9 November 7 December
Strategic Review
Charter
Confirm Charter
approved; send to
MOE
Review of
strategic plan. Approve review
2016
Consider 2017 draft Annual Plan
Strategic Goals Strategic Goal 1 Strategic Goal 2 Strategic Goal 3 Strategic Goal 1 Strategic Goal 2 Strategic Goal 3
Regular Review
Policy Treaty of Waitangi Health & Safety
Legislation &
Regulations
Child Protection
Enrolment Policy Protected
Disclosures
EOTC Role of the Chair
Special
Character
RE: Pastoral Care
Annual
Proprietors Report
Catholic
Education of
School-age children
Catholic
Education of
School-age children
Progress review: Catholic
Character report
Catholic Education of
school-age child
Catholic Education of
School-age
children
RE: Catholic Community
Catholic
Education of School-age
children
RE: Compliances
Learner
progress and
achievement
Targets
SEN
PAT results
STAR results Targets
National Standards
Maori/Pasifika
Targets
Gifted & Talented
Targets National
Standards
Curriculum Maths
School systems:
communication School Culture:
Well-being
School systems: SMS - E-Tap
Inquiry Learning Enviroschools
Annual Review
Human
Resources
Performance
Agreement
Approved
HR Toolkit Informal review
Formal review
report
Budget Approve Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor
Monitor Monitor
Draft Budget
Monitor
Draft Budget
Six Dimensions
5 Safe and
Inclusive School
Culture
4 Governing the
School
Emergent Review
Government
initiatives
New local
initiatives Emergency Plan
Board process
Requirements
Accounts to Auditor
Annual report
approved; send to
MOE
Nat Stds Parent
reporting
Roll return 1 July
Health
Curriculum
Consultation
Succession planning
Nat Stds Parent reporting
New Board takes
office. Appoint Chair
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St Patrick’s School Board of Trustees - School Self-Review Programme
Year: 2017
Review
Area for
Review
Board Meeting Dates
February March May June August September October November December
Strategic
Review
Charter
Confirm Charter
approved; send
to MOE
Review of
strategic plan.
Approve
review 2014
Analysis of
Variance
Annual plan
draft
Strategic
Goals Strategic Goal 1
Strategic Goal
2 Strategic Goal 3
Strategic Goal
1 Strategic Goal 2
Strategic Goal
3
Regular Review
Policy Finance
Property
Health &
Safety
Equal
Employment
Opportunities
Classroom
Release Time
Principal
Appraisal
Principal Role
Special
Character
Role of the
Chair
Special
Character
Annual
Proprietors
Report
Progress
review:
Catholic
Character
RE:
Religious
Education
RE:
Compliances
Learner
progress and
achievement
Targets
SEN
PAT results
STAR results Targets
National
Standards
Maori/Pasifika
Targets
Gifted &
Talented
Targets
National
Standards
Curriculum Writing
Te Reo Maori
School
Systems
Inclusive
Practices The Arts
Enviroschools
Annual Review
Human
Resources
Performance
Agreement
Approved
Informal
review
NZSTA HR
Toolkit
Formal review
report
Budget Approve Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor
Draft Budget
Monitor
Draft budget
Six
Dimensions
3 Leading &
Managing the
School
6 Engaging
Parents,
whanau and
communities
Emergent
Review
Government
initiatives
New local
initiatives Emergency Plan
Board process
Requirements Appoint chair
Accounts to
Auditor
Annual report
approved; send
to MOE
Nat Stds
reporting
Roll return 1
July
Succession
planning
Nat Stds Parent
reporting
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St Patrick’s School Board of Trustees - School Self-Review Programme
Year: 2018
Review
Area for
Review
Board Meeting Dates
February March May June August September
October November December
Strategic
Review
Charter
Confirm Charter
approved; send
to MOE
Review of
strategic plan.
Approve
review 2015
Analysis of
Variance
Annual plan
draft
Strategic
Goals Strategic Goal 1
Strategic Goal
2
Strategic Goal
3
Strategic Goal
1 Strategic Goal 2
Strategic Goal
3
Regular Review
Policy
Performance
Management
Personnel
Health &
Safety
Curriculum
Delivery Enrolment
Allocation of
Units
Community
Partnership
Documentation
& Self Review
Role of the
Chair
Special
Character
Catholic
Education of
School-age
children
Catholic
Education of
School-age
children
Annual
Proprietors
Report
Catholic
Character
Review
RE: Pastoral
Care
RE:
Compliances
Learner
progress and
achievement
Targets
SEN
PAT results
STAR results Targets
National
Standards
Maori/Pasifika
Targets
Gifted &
Talented
Targets
National
Standards
Curriculum Reading
Te Reo Maori
School Sport/
PE
The Arts
School Culture
Inquiry
Learning
Enviroschools
Annual Review
Human
Resources
Performance
Agreement
Approved
Informal
review
Formal review
report
Budget Approve Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor
Monitor
Monitor
Draft Budget
Monitor
Draft Budget
Six
Dimensions
1. Student Learning
Engagement,
Progress & Achievement
2 Effective
Teaching
Emergent
Review
Government
initiatives
New local
initiatives Emergency Plan
Board process
Requirements
Appoint chair
Accounts to
Auditor
ERO Review
Annual report
approved; send
to MOE
Nat Stds
Parent
reporting
Roll return 1
July
Health
Curriculum
Consultation
Succession
planning
Nat Stds Parent
reporting
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St Patrick’s School
CHARTER REVIEW
The Charter for 2016 has been prepared following 2015 school review: - the school’s guiding principles - development plan review - strategic plan review
The Board of Trustees and school leadership team worked together in reviewing and
fine-tuning the 2014-2018 Strategic Plan to meet the strategic direction of the school for 2016-2018.
Review and revision of the school’s strategic plan maintains consistency with school priorities, New Zealand Curriculum, National Education Goals and National Standards.
The School Charter drives school operations and links with the policies and procedures of the school.
School Review is a cyclical process: strategic, regular and emergent. Community
consultation, including with our Maori and parish communities, occurs each year as part of our strategic and regular self-review programmes. Reporting to the community on student achievement is through newsletters and school notice boards. Reporting on individual student achievement is every term or more frequently if required.
Development and implementation of the annual development plan is consistent with
the strategic plan and meets the needs of St Patrick’s School and the school community
Target goals have been identified using November 2015 data for National Standards.
Selected learning areas in evaluations and reporting include Maori and Pacific Island students as a priority for monitoring progress and achievement. Support for the learning of Maori and Pasifika students continues through community liaison and consultation and implementation of Ka Hikitai and Pasifika Education Plan guiding prinicples.
Two external reviews by the Education Review Office and Arhdiocese of Wellington were undertaken in 2015 and consequent goals set and implemented in the 2016 Development Plan
The 2016 school charter has been ratified by the Board of Trustees and will be
presented to the staff and parents of the school.
The 2016 School Charter will be submitted to the MOE by 1st March, 2016