Introduction
s.75 Functions and Powers of Boards –
(1) A school's board must perform its functions and exercise its powers in such a way as to ensure that every student at the school is able to attain his or her highest possible standard in educational achievement.
(2) Except to the extent that any enactment or the general law of New Zealand provides otherwise, a school's board has complete discretion to control the management of the school as it thinks fit.
s.76 Principals –
(1) A school’s principal is the board’s chief executive in relation to the school’s control and management.
(2) Except to the extent that any enactment or the general law of New Zealand provides otherwise, the principal –
Shall comply with the board’s general policy directions; and
Subject to paragraph (a) of this subsection, has complete discretion to manage as the principal thinks fit the school’s day to day administration.
The Kaikohe East School board emphasises strategic leadership rather than administrative detail, has a clear distinction between board and staff roles, concentrates on the future rather than the past or present, and is pro-active rather than reactive.
The board delegates all authority and accountability for the day-to-day operational organisation of the school to the principal.
Kaikohe East School teaches children from Year 0 to Year 6. All students are taught the New Zealand National Curriculum.
The school provides high quality educational opportunities for its students.
The school is pleasantly sited and well resourced. Staff, board members, and parents are very supportive of the work of the school.
Kaikohe East School has a number of sporting resources (swimming pool, playing fields, sealed court areas and two adventure playgrounds).
Kaikohe East School recognizes the government’s National Education Priorities:
The school integrates the National Educational Goals at governance and operational levels by giving them full consideration when planning school developments or school/class programmes.
The Board takes all reasonable steps to provide instruction in Tikanga Maori (Maori culture) and Te Reo Maori (Maori language).
When developing policies and practices for the school every endeavour is made to reflect New Zealand Cultural diversity and the unique position of Maori culture.
Te Reo
Parents may choose to enrol their children in the General classes, or the Bilingual classes.
The General classes have all their instruction in English. They also have some Maori Language instruction covering simple commands and greetings, and basic pronunciation.
Bilingual classes are at Level 3 - 31-50% - Between 7.5 and 12.5 hours of their instruction in Maori.
Teacher Aides with competency in Te Reo are employed to support Bilingual class programmes.
Due to the high proportion of Maori students our school takes the opportunity to support and practise Maori protocol when appropriate and necessary.
To be:
Proud of whom they are and where they come from
Prepared for and ready to accept challenges
Learners now and in the future
We value the 4 Cs:
Be Considerate
Be Courteous
Be Cooperative
Use your Commonsense
Outcomes
What happened?
Year 1 & 2
100% of Year 1’s at expectation in Writing and 98% Year 1’s at expectation in Maths
43% of Year 2’s at expectation in Writing and 100% Year 2’s at expectation in Maths
Year 3 & 4
Maths
62% of Year 3’s at expectation in Maths
95% of Year 4’s at expectation in Maths
Writing
51% of Year 3’s at expectation in Writing
83% of Year 4’s at expectation in Writing
Year 5 & 6
Maths,
76% of Year 5’s at expectation in Maths
81% of Year 6’s at expectation in Maths
Writing,
64% of Year 5’s at expectation in Writing
57% of Year 6’s at expectation in Writing
Reasons for the variance
Why did it happen?
We followed our plan consisting of:
professional conversations and collaboration
experts visiting and challenging our thinking and practice
clarification, conversations and more understanding around levels and stages in maths/writing
co-teaching
regular observations to provide feedback and feedforward
providing more support for beginning teachers
team teaching approach in Juniors
smaller classes for Juniors in particular
Syndicate Meetings focused around building teacher knowledge and capability
Evaluation
Where to next?
We will continue to learn about transition points for Maths and Writing and be sure that children are learning at the appropriate level/stage and that teachers are familiar with level/stage strategies/knowledge
Senior Leaders will continue to focus on and discuss Maths/Writing at Syndicate level and monitor planning and programmes.
We will initiate the RBL PLD and observe teachers in relation to their discursive practices and their relationships with the students.
Planning for next year:
We are going to offer another team teaching opportunity in the Middle Syndicate, teaming an experienced teacher with a beginning teacher, the New Entrant class will continue to team teach, pld within Te Arahura will continue with a Maths/Writing focus, maths pld with Cognition facilitators, the leadership team will continue to focus at SLT and Syndicate level programmes, planning, target groups, collaboration and guidance. Any opportunity to share best practice and learn from each other will be a priority. Appropriate resourcing will support this.
This year our school goals will align with the Achievement Challenges for our Kahui Ako - Te Arahura
Achievement Challenges:
For all Te Arahura learners to know and value Ngpuhitanga, to be proud of their identity.
For all Te Arahura learners to know and be able to use the language of learning, for all leaders and teachers to deliver learning opportunities that are planned and organised, engaging, and ensure learner progress and achievement.
By preserving the integrity of each school's context and commitment to raising achievement we aim to continue collecting Writing and Maths data to check whether our refocusing has had an impact on student achievement.
Strategic Aim
To have 80% of year 2-6 at or above their Curriculum Level in Writing
To have 80% of year 2-6 at or above their Curriculum Level in Maths
Annual Goal
To improve the literacy level, particularly in writing for children in Year 5-6
To improve the numeracy level, particularly in Problem Solving for children in Year 5-6
Measurable Target
At the end of 2020:
Year 1-2 target students will make progress in regard to 6 Year net data collected at 6 month intervals.
Year 3-4 80% writing and maths will have progressed from beginning of Curriculum Level 2 to the end of Level 2
Year 5 and 6 80% in Writing will have progressed from the end of Level 2 to the end of Level 3
Baseline Data
Writing
100% of Year 2’s at Level 1
51% of Year 4’s at Level 2
64 % of Year 6’s at Level 3
Maths
98% of Year 2’s at Level 1
62% of Year 4’s at Level 2
76% of Year 6’s at Level 3
The Kaikohe East School Board consults annually with the Maori community and wider community.
Processes for consultation include:
School Newsletters
Parent and Board Meetings
Parent-Teacher-Child Hui
Whānau meetings
Informal dialogue
Home visits
Open days
Curriculum Evenings
School Questionnaires and Surveys
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