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Maketu SchoolSchool Number 1794

Charter and Strategic Plan 2012 - 2014

Kia tu rangatira ai ki nga ao e ruaStand tall in both Worlds

Maketu School Board of Trustees Ratification: February 16, 2012Submitted to the Ministry of Education: February 17, 2012

Racheal ParataChairperson, Board of Trustees Date: February 17, 2012

Maketu School CharterMission Statement

Kia tu rangatira ai ki nga ao e rua

Stand tall in both WorldsVision

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 – RelationshipsKaitiakitanga – Guardianship

Auaha – CreativityTika – Fairness

Whanongapai – Doing Your BestWhakaute – 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 AimsKia tu rangatira ai ki nga ao e rua

Stand tall in both WorldsOur 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 improvedprogress 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.

Maketu School Strategic Plan 2011 to 2013Strategic 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.

2012 2013 2014Refer 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 ownand 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 criteriab) self-assessment of work and goals

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 criteriab) self-assessment of work and goalsc) participating in parent conferencesTeachers use student data to regularly reflect on the effectiveness of their own actions.

c) participating in parent conferencesTeachers 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 2014Refer 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

LiteracyContinue 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.ReadingTarget students to receive one-on-one reading intervention.WritingBest Fit in writing consistent across school with collective assessment methods between teaching staff to ensure consistency.Target students to receive one-on-one

orwell below the National Standard inwriting will have made at least oneyear’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.

writing intervention.NumeracyContinue 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 2014Refer 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 2014Refer 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 2014Refer 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.

Maketu School Annual Action PlanStrategic 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 Standardsto 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

Principal/BoTN/A

Throughout year.

addressed.4. Review assessment tools and methods to ensure consistency across the kura.

Principal/TeachersN/A

Throughout year.

5. Teachers use student data to regularly reflect on the effectiveness of their own actions.

Principal/TeachersN/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.

PrincipalN/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.


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. In years 3 to 6 37% of tamariki were below National Standards and 27% of tamariki in years 1 and 2.

Targets:

3.1.1: All tamariki below the National Standards in writing will be at or above the expected level by the end of 2012.


Principal N/A Throughout the year and following assessment periods.

2. Discuss targeted tamariki regularly at staff hui.

Principal N/A Throughout year.

3. Review existing programme to support and meet the learning needs of targeted tamariki.




5. Implement one-on-one intervention programme in literacy for those well below once funding sourced.

Principal/BoT T/AIDE Throughout year once funding sourced.

6. Analyse writing data to inform progress and planning for the following term/year.



Principal/Teachers $500 Throughout the year

Strategic aim 4:

All tamariki are able to access The New Zealand Curriculum as substantiated by achievement in relation to the NationalStandards.

Annual aim 4.1:

To increase the number of tamariki achieving at or above the National Standard for addition and subtraction.

Baseline data:

Analysis of school-wide writing data in November 2011 identified concerns across the school. Assessment tool results and overall teacher judgements indicated addition and subtraction as an area of need. In years 3 to 6 48% of tamariki were below National Standards and 48% of tamariki in years 1 and 2.

Targets:

4.1.1: All tamariki below the National Standards in addition and subtraction will be at or above the expected level by the end of 2012.


Principal/Teachers. N/A Throughout the year and following assessment periods.

2. Discuss targeted tamariki regularly at staff hui.


3. Review existing programme to support and meet the learning needs of targeted tamariki.



Principal/Teachers N/A Throughout year

5. Implement one-on-one intervention Principal/BoT T/AIDE Throughout the year once

programme for those well below once funding can be sourced.

funding is sourced.

6. Analyse data to inform progress and planning for the following term/year.



Principal/Teachers $500 Throughout the year

Maketu School Annual PlanTargeted areas for improving student achievement

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 achieving at or above the National Standards.

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.

3.1.1: All tamariki below the National Standards in writing will be at or above the expected level by the end of 2012.

4.1.1: All tamariki below the National Standards in addition and subtraction will be at or above the expected level by the end of 2012.

NAG 1. Curriculum- which the board achieves through the principal and

staff

NAG 2/2A. Documentation and Review- that the board achieves with the principal and staff

Provide opportunities for all tamariki to achieve for success in all areas of The New Zealand Curriculum Document.Design of the Maketu School Curriculum.LiteracyContinue to raise student achievement and progress in reading and writing.

Numeracy

Continuing Parent Consultation.Teacher Registrations are current.Implement and maintain and on-going programme of self- review.Report to parents on achievements of tamariki in relation to the National Standards.Report to our school community on the achievement of all

Continue to raise student achievement and progress and attend refresher courses for ANP and ENP where available.

Te ReoMaintain Level 3 te reo (30-50%).

HealthContinue with Health Promoting Schools and implementing delivery of Health curriculum topics as per consultion with the community for 2012/13.

EnvironmentContinue with Enviro Schools Programme and Kaitiakitanga/Guardianship of our local whenua/moana.

tamariki as a whole.Report as scheduled on school data in the board’s annual report on National Standards.Policy/Procedure reviews.Equal Employment Opportunities.Board of Trustees Roles.

NAG 3. Personnel NAG 4. Property and Finance

Continue to develop and implement personnel policies.Staffing, professional development.All teachers – numeracy, literacy focus.Appraisal Cycle to be fully implemented.Support staff – on-going training.Principal Appraisal.BOT Training.Kaiawhina for kapa haka and junior class terms 2-4.GSE as necessary.

Re-wire yellow phase wiringImprove wet area safetyMonthly AccountsAudit – Feb/MarchBudget – OctoberFundraising – School/PTA5YA and 10YA consultant contracted. Upgrade main block and place all classrooms in this building. Move library to room 5. Upgrade turf on tennis court area.

RTLB as necessary.Social Worker in Schools.Te Waka Niho/Public Health Nurse.

NAG 5. Health and Safety NAG 6. Legislation

Provide a safe physical and emotional environment for tamariki.

Promote healthy food for all tamariki.

Regular visits from District Nurse.

KiwiCan Programme implementation.

To continue to comply with all general legislation concerning Ministry of Education requirements.

Maketu School BOT Work-plan 2012-20132013 Feb March April May June July August September October November December

Meetings

Requirements AppointChair

Accounts to auditors.

Roll return

Annual report

Roll return Draft Annual

PlanCharter Approve

Charter and

Analysis of

Variance

Review Charter

Strategic Aims 1 2 3 4 5 6/7 ReviewGoals

Student progress and achievement

Baseline data

National Standards

Update data

National Standards

Update data

National Standards

Analysis of

variance, next steps

Budget Approved Monitor Review Monitor 2014 draft

Principal appraisal

Signed off Development agreement signed off

Mid Year Appraisal report

Curriculum Social Science

s

Technology Te Reo The Arts

Policy Admin Health and safety

Community Property Others

Board Process

Board training -webinar

Board training

National/Local Initiatives

Home/ school

2012 Feb March April May June July August September

October November December

Meetings

Requirements AppointChair

Accounts to auditor.Roll return

Annual report

Roll return Draft Annual Plan

Charter Approve Charter and Analysis of Variance

Strategic Aims Review and confirm

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Student progress and achievement

Baseline dataNational Standards

Update data National Standards

Update data National Standards

Analysis of variance, next steps

Budget Approved Monitor Review Monitor 2013 draft

Principal appraisal

Signed off Development agreement signed off

Mid Year progress

Appraisal report

Curriculum Science Te Reo Health & PE

Policy Others Admin Health and safety

community Property

Board Process

National/Local Initiatives

Review Potiki Programme

Maketu School: Analysis of variance of writing target

Focus: Writing

Strategic aim: 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.

We chose this strategic aim because the data had not been collected school wide as part of gauging student progress in writing.

Annual aim for 2011: To increase the number of tamariki achieving at or above the National Standard for writing.

Baseline data 2011: Analysis of school-wide assessment has shown an inconsistency in the implementation of and gathering of writing assessment levels in line with the National Standards across our kura. Overall teacher judgements on levelling writing samples need to be carried out collectively to insure consistency in levelling based on the National Standards.

Target 2011: Writing data gathered from assessment carried out in June will be used as baseline data to ensure progress and achievement can be measured and analysed.

Actions(what did we do?)

Outcomes(what happened?)

Reasons for the variance(why did it happen?)

Evaluation(where to next?)

Review assessment data with staff and determine the particular needs of targeted tamariki.

Writing data gathered from assessment carried out in June was used as baseline data to measure and analyse progress and achievement in November.

In years 3 to year 6 we achieved significant shifts with a 51% increase in students working at or above the National Standards in writing in November 2011.

91% of tamariki were working below or well below in June and 37% were working below or well below the National Standard in November.

In year 1 and year 2 we made progress of 14% from June to November working at or above in National Standards in writing.

45% of tamariki were working below or well below in June and 27% were working below or well below the National Standard in November.

To ensure we had baseline data school-wide to measure achievement in writing.

Continue to identify learning needs of each individual student and support required to improve progress and achievement.

Discuss targeted tamariki regularly at staff hui.

To ensure tamariki coming off writing programmes are maintained or progressed further.

On-going regular monitoring of tamariki and their needs to ensure a faster pace of progress in writing.

Review existing programme to support and meet the learning needs of targeted tamariki.

A focus on next learning steps to increase progress and achievement in writing.

Continue to focus on next learning steps and OTJ in terms of individual learning needs.

Work with whanau about ways of supporting tamariki and their learning.

Focus teaching on writing skills and strategies to improve student progress in writing.

Continue to build effective relationships with whanau and continue to employ staff with cultural sensitivity.

Implement one-on-one intervention programme for those well below.

One on one intervention occurred across the kura for 44 tamariki since June.

Continue to focus intervention programme on targeted students.

Analyse November data to inform progress and planning for the following year.

To ensure on-going progress and achievement in writing.

Continue to use data to inform progress and implementation of effective programmes that make measurable improvements.

Teachers use student data to regularly reflect on the effectiveness of their own actions and PD requirements.

To measure effectiveness of teacher’s own actions and PD requirements.

Continue to regularly reflect on student data to target programmes that are more effective.

Planning for next year:An annual target will be set in next year’s annual plan regarding the students who did not achieve at least at the National Standard for writing.

Maketu School: Analysis of variance of reading target

Focus: Reading

Strategic aim: All tamariki are able to access The New Zealand Curriculum as substantiated by achievement inrelation to the National Standards.

We chose this strategic aim because the level of school wide comprehension in readingwas low.

Annual aim for 2011: To increase the number of tamariki achieving at or above the National Standard for reading.

Baseline data 2011: Analysis of school-wide reading data in February 2011 identified concerns in years 5 and down.Assessment tool results indicated reading comprehension and vocabulary as a particular area ofneed.

Target 2011: The identified tamariki below or well below the National Standard in reading will have madeat least one year’s progress.






Of the identified tamariki below orwell below the National Standardin reading, 18/36 or 50%increased their reading level by atleast one year.

In years 3 to year 6 we achieved significant shifts with a 35% increase in students working at or above the National Standards in reading in November 2011.

In years 3 to year 6, 60% of tamariki were working below or well below in Feb and 25% were working below or well below the National Standard in November.

In year 1 and year 2 we made progress of 21% from Feb to November working at or above in National Standards in reading.

In year 1 and year 2, 86% of tamariki were working below or well below in Feb and 65% were working below or well below the National Standard in November.

To ensure all tamariki below or well below increased their reading level by at least one year.


Discuss targeted tamariki regularly at staff hui. Monitoring others i.e. tamariki finishing reading recovery.

To ensure tamariki coming off reading programmes are maintained or progressed further.

On-going regular monitoring of tamariki and their needs to ensure a faster pace of progress in reading.


A focus on next learning steps to increase progress and achievement in reading.

Continue to focus on next learning steps and OTJ in terms of individual learning needs.


Whanau involvement in where tamariki were at and needed to be at was much clearer and reporting methods were revised to ensure this.


Implement tuakana/teina reading school-wide daily.

To foster a reading relationship between tuakana/teina kura wide.

Continue to promote reading school wide to encourage reading progress.


To ensure on-going progress and achievement in reading.




Continue to regularly reflect on student data to target teaching methods that are more effective.

Teacher to train in reading recovery in 2012.

Planning for next year:An annual target will be set in next year’s annual plan regarding the students who did not achieve at least at the National Standard for reading.

Maketu School: Analysis of variance of numeracy target

Focus: Numeracy

Strategic aim: All tamariki are able to access The New Zealand Curriculum as substantiated by achievement inrelation to the National Standards.

We chose this strategic aim because school wide data showed many of our tamariki were below orwell below in basic facts.

Annual aim for 2011: To increase the number of tamariki achieving at or above the National Standard for numeracy.

Baseline data 2011: Analysis of school-wide basic facts data and overall teacher judgement from February 2011identified some concerns in the assessment results gathered specifically in the area of basic facts.

Target 2011: Eighty six percent of tamariki below or well below will achieve at or above in our school wide basicfacts assessment test.






Our target was for 86% oftamariki below or well below willachieve at or above in our schoolwide basic facts assessment test.

Data has shown a reduction of79% from February to Novemberacross the kura for tamarikiworking below or well below inbasic facts.

Not implemented. Looking at 2012 to implement via SAF.

Ways of helping included in kura panui.

Looking into the ALiM programme.

Data analysed by management and staff with on-going focus on improving not only basic facts but numeracy as a whole.

Numeracy workshops attended where available.

To ensure tamariki identified as below or well below in terms of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division achieved at or above in the basic facts assessment test.


Discuss targeted tamariki regularly at staff hui.

A school-wide focus on basic facts learning was implemented.

On-going regular monitoring of tamariki and their needs to ensure a faster pace of progress in basic facts.


A school wide focus on basic facts improvement was set in June to improve student achievement.

To set a target more in-line with the National Standards.


To ensure whanau involvement in learning and to provide examples of how tamariki learn to work out and solve maths problems.


Implement one-on-one intervention programme for those well below.

Consultation with SAF about programme implementation.

Continue to make one on one intervention a focus.


Baseline data gave most teachers a focus for teaching more effectively.




Continue to regularly reflect on student data to target teaching methods that are more effective.

Planning for next year:An annual target will be set in next year’s annual plan regarding the students who did not achieve at least at the National Standard for numeracy.

Maketu School: Analysis of Variance of National Standards TargetFocus: National Standards

Strategic aim: 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 NationalStandards.

We chose this aim because BoT members were unsure about National Standards and how theyrelated to student progress and achievement.

Annual aim for 2011: Board of trustees, principal and teaching staff have sufficient knowledge and understanding of theNational Standards and how our tamariki are doing in relation to them to effectively supportstudent progress and achievement.

Baseline data 2011: We have five trustees on our board who have wide variances as to board responsibilities. We alsohave three relatively new teachers to our kura. In relation to the National Standards our staff arein the process of refining assessment methods to better identify the strengths and learning needsof our tamariki. We also need to involve tamariki far more in assessment of their own learning andset targets more tailored to specific students. We also need to be more systematic about how weanalyse data gathered after assessment periods.

Target 2011: The board and staff show a good understanding of their role in the use of National Standards and how they relate to our school’s curriculum.





Hold BOT National Standards session to improve understanding.

PD implemented with board and staff on National Standards.

The board and staff show a good understanding of their role in the use of National Standards and how they relate to our school’s curriculum.

Hold regular discussions/hui around National Standards to ensure our assessment methods aligned with the National Standards.

Data was analysed at all levels of the kura and in particular on the areas of reading, writing and numeracy.

To improve board understanding of National Standards.

Board training on how to better set targets based on assessment data.

Implement professional development with staff and monitor individual needs with a questionnaire.

To ensure consistency in the knowledge and understanding about the implementation and expectations of National Standards.

Ensuring school goals and targets are set in line with National Standards.

Review assessment tools and methods to ensure consistency across the kura.

To ensure our student achievement and progress could be measured against the expectations of National Standards.

On going monitoring of student achievement and progress against National Standards.

Teachers use student data to regularly reflect on the effectiveness of their own actions.

To ensure that planning and teaching is focussed on the needs of our students.

On going monitoring of student data and overall teacher judgements to ensure planning and teaching reflect the needs of our tamariki.

Planning for next year:An annual target will be set in next year’s annual plan regarding National Standards and how student data, OTJs, achievement and progress in National Standards can be improved and better goals be set by the Board based on this information.

Sandra HemopoS K HemopoPrincipalMaketu Primary School

Date: February 17, 2012

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