Dillon Drive Bell Block School Charter 2015€¦ · Puketapu Learning Framework; Poutama Poupou...

Dillon Drive

Bell Block

School

Charter

2015

Puketapu School Principal - Mike Johnson Dillon Drive, Bell Block , New Plymouth – Telephone: 06 755 0973, Fax: 06 755 0920

Email [email protected] or [email protected]

SCHOOL STATEMENT: February 2015

Puketapu School (established in 1979/opened in 1980) is a full primary school (Year 0-8) and serves in a decile 4k community. It has a roll of between 200 and 250. Of these, 40% are New Zealand European, 45% are Maori, 9% Pacifika and 6% are of other cultural backgrounds. Puketapu School serves the children of Bell Block Suburb (New Plymouth City) with some children also attending from outside the immediate area. The Board of Trustees places high priority on providing a dynamic teaching and learning environment. They constantly endeavour to improve student achievement. The School’s physical environment is both attractive and functional. Of special note is the large field area and the accessibility to the sea and walkways and the magnificent view of the mountain. Financial management fully supports current programmes and maximises the availability of funds for the current year’s practice. There is a major focus is on Literacy, Numeracy, Physical Education and Physical Activity. Professional Development is available in a comprehensive programme of staff training. A significant investment has been made to ICT to support the teaching and learning process. The school management system is MUSAC (Edge) and the relevant Professional Development with all staff, (admin and teachers) is been undertaken to meet the need. The parent community contribute with the payment of a school donaton and other fund raising activities. An “open door” policy is promoted to ensure that all who wish to participate, contribute and/or observe the school in action are encouraged to do so. A strong belief in the importance of partnership between home and school is clearly demonstrated by the involvement across the school of our wider community. Whakamanatia nga tangata katoa Empower all people

PROCEDURAL SECTION

Puketapu School will lodge a copy of its annually updated Charter to the Ministry of Education at the beginning of the school year. This Charter will include the school’s Annually Updated Targets for improvement.

The Annual Report will be lodged with the Ministry of Education each year after the Board of Trustees Annual Meeting.

Targets for student achievement will be identified by:

Analysis of school wide assessment data. Information gathered through staff discussion and moderation. National trends focus. National Standards

Puketapu School will consult its community, including its Maori community, on a regular basis as part of its three year cycle of self-review.

Puketapu School will develop policies and procedures that reflect the community and the unique position of Maori. All reasonable steps will be taken to provide instruction in Tikanga Maori and Te Reo Maori. Requests for full time instruction will be responded to as follows;

Sharing of basic programme as provided. Further opportunities through additional resources and use of local resource people. Suggest the option of full time instruction through dual enrolment in the Correspondence School. Share information regarding the local kura te pi’ipi’inga kakano mai I rangiatea .

Reference to associated documentation available in the school but not enclosed: 10 Year Maintenance Plan 5 Year Maintenance Plan Puketapu Learning Framework; Poutama Poupou School Review Puketapu School Policy and Procedures Puketapu Information Guide (parents)

Education of Maori Students The school tries to provide an environment to ensure that our Maori children feel comfortable, confident and welcome at the school. Their Maori culture and language are respected and we do this through a range of programmes and activities such as;

- The Treaty of Waitangi is respected - Teachers endorse the cultural competencies of Maori learners as outlined in Tataiako - The Puketapu School vision is in both English and Maori - Teachers’ planning will incorporate aspects of Te O Maori - Te Reo is integrated into all learning - Differing learning styles of Maori children are acknowledged. - There will be Maori Board of Trustee representatives - Regular consultation with the Maori community - A budget is provided for the purchase of Maori resources and support - School signs reflect our bicultural culture - The school has an atmosphere of inclusion and respect - The school supports the local Marae Muru Raupatu - Powhiri is based on Te Atiawa iwi tikanga. - Powhiri will depend on the occasion - The National anthem will be sung in both languages - Waiata at assemblies - There will be provision for kapahaka for the whole school and performance roopu - Staff can greet people in Te Reo

Maori achievement is identified through assessment procedures and reported to the various interested parties. Maori families that require more will be guided to the total Te Reo immersion school being TePi’ipiinga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea.

Our Vision (What we want for our young people)

Whakatauki Ngaauaratanga O Ratou

Puketapu School aims to empower all learners to:

Be confident in achieving personal excellence

Become active participants in their community

Be life long learners.

Manaakitia ta ratou ‘inengaro pai

Ka puawai koe I te rangitira

Show respect for their self esteem

And you will be the choice of the people

If you work hard, Looking after the needs of others,

All your dreams and aspirations will come true.

Confident Positive in their own identity

Motivated & reliable

Resourceful

Enterprising & entrepreneurial

Resilient

Connected Able to relate well to others

Effective users of communication

tools

Connected to the land &

environment

Members of communities

International citizens

Actively Involved Participate in a range of life

contexts

Contributors to the well being of

New Zealand – social, cultural &

environmental

Lifelong Learners Literate & Numerate

Critical, creative thinkers

Active seekers, users, and creators

of knowledge

Informed decision makers

Living & Learning is like riding a bike Once you know how -

you never forget.

Vision without action is merely a dream.

Action without vision just passes the time.

Vision with action can change the world.

Joel A. Barker

Our Values (To be encouraged, modelled & explored)

(Whakatauki Ngaauaratanga O Ratou)

The citizens of Puketapu School aim to think, live and

learn through these core values:

Respect - Manaakitia “To be regarded with deference, esteem or honour.”

As Puketapu citizens we show respect for: o Ourselves - o Others o Our Communities o Our Environment

Achievement - Whakatutuki “Successfully accomplish, reach or attain a desired level of performance or objective”

As Puketapu citizens we use a ‘can do’ attitude to aim for excellence:

o Academically o Physically o Culturally o Socially o Creatively

Pride - Whakamanatia “Feeling of elation and pleasure due to action that does one credit”

As Puketapu citizens we take pride in: o Ourselves o Our School o Our Community

Excellence

Innovation,

inquiry & curiosity

Diversity

Equity

Community &

participation

Ecological

sustainability

Integrity

Respect

“Values are … the principles and fundamental convictions

that act as general guides to the behaviour, the standards by

which particular actions are judged as good or desirable”

Halstead and Taylor

(2000)

“What do you call a cyclist who doesn't wear a helmet? An organ donor. “ David Perry

The Principles (Foundations of curriculum decision making)

(Whakatauki Ngaauaratanga O Ratou)

The Puketapu School Curriculum has been built upon

the NZC foundations for curriculum design and will be

reviewed regularly to ensure:

that all our students are participating, engaging and achieving within a curriculum that is exciting, challenging and culturally relevant.

continual building of partnerships within a wide range of communities where a sense of belonging is nurtured.

that we provide effective teaching & learning experiences that can only enhance individual learning journeys.

That all students have a sense of what it is to be a New Zealander, including:

o an understanding of the Treaty to Waitangi o opportunities to explore significant future focused issues

High Expectations

Treaty Of

Waitangi

Cultural Diversity

Inclusion

Learning to Learn

Community

Engagements

Coherence

Future Focus

It takes a village to raise a child.

We believe in the importance of a positive partnership between the school, students, parents, and whanau

and a commitment by all towards achieving our vision.

Our ‘ACESS’ (The Puketapu highway to life-long learning)

Through our Vision, Values & Principles we aim for Puketapu School to be

a place where children, parents and staff experience:

We believe this will happen best when:

Our Students:

are excited about learning & enjoy coming to school.

set goals, achieve them & experience success

are being challenged by high expectations

take increased responsibility for their own learning

are encouraged to take risks in their learning

behave in socially acceptable ways by making good choices and being fair, caring & sharing

develop strategies for coping with challenge & change

are accepted and valued as themselves

are able to talk about their difficulties

Our Staff:

are caring and consistent in their approach

develop warm & supportive classroom environments

are supported with high quality professional development & resources

are supported by high quality governance & management

promote high levels of expectation, quality & excellence

provide challenging, stimulating programmes that are based on the needs of the learner

provide quality feedback & guidance

promote risk taking & problem solving

show a commitment to Puketapu School and all those who work within the school community

have clearly defined roles and responsibilities and are empowered to carry these out

Our Parents:

encourage & value learning in the home

are supportive of school and children’s learning

recognise & support the goals, objectives, values & policies of the school

communicate openly with and provide constructive feedback to the school

feel comfortable within the school

take advantage of the opportunities to be involved in Puketapu School

Our Community:

is welcoming to all that call

is a caring, safe & happy place that staff & children want to come to each day

supports individual difference

enhances the teaching & learning programmes

is clean & well maintained

is a place that we can feel proud of

is an asset for use outside school hours

Affection, Challenge, Encouragement, Success and Security

We believe in the importance of a positive partnership between the school, students, parents and whanau

and a commitment by all towards achieving our vision.

Charter Goals for 2014, 2015, 2016

Goal 1; To provide students with high quality teaching and learning opportunities in all curriculum

areas with a special emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy.

Goal 2; Strengthen classroom pedagogy and to ensure that needs and areas for improvement are

identified through quality assessment, review and teacher inquiry procedures.

Goal 3; To recognise and meet the needs of our school’s cultural diversity, including the unique

position of Maori and their success in learning. (Kahikitia)

Goal 4; To further enhance the school’s capacity to utilise ICT/e-learning in the delivery of the curriculum.

Goal 5; To provide students with the opportunities to be involved in and promote healthy life styles.

Goal 6; To provide a safe physical, emotional and social school environment and a supportive pastoral care

system.

Goal 7; To foster an effective partnership between the school and our community.

PUKETAPU SCHOOL Annual Plan 2015

Goal 1; To provide students with high quality teaching and learning opportunities in all curriculum

areas with a special emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy.

STRATEGIES

Strategic activities to reach our goal.

OUTCOMES

What the goal will look like when achieved.

Time tables, LTP, weekly and daily plans are

essential.

Ongoing curriculum programmes will be

planned, monitored and assessed throughout

syndicates.

Emphasis will be on literacy and numeracy

Pedagogies will follow the Puketapu

Teaching model... “to empower learners to be

successful we need to”.

Professional Development for staff will focus

on the NZ curriculum adapted for Puketapu

School. Puketapu Learning Framework

Puketapu Poutama Poupou

Teachers will reflect on their own teaching to

improve their practice.

Models of good practice will be shared.

Relevant independent activities will be

evident in all programmes.

NUMP will be the core of all mathematical

programmes.

Reading programmes will be based on

Effective Literacy Practice (ELP).

Literacy, especially written language will to

be a focus for staff.

Budgets will be constantly reviewed to

ensure the teaching and learning receives

priority in resourcing.

Programmes will identify and address pupil

needs.

Classroom organisation and practice will

support high quality

achievement to the National Standards

Children will become independent learners.

All students will be working to their

potential.

Learners will experience success and value

achievement.

Support programmes for students at risk of

underachievement are provided and

monitored

The programmes in all curriculum areas are

well resourced.

All staff will be involved in professional

development and be involved in the Teacher

Inquiry process.


Goal 2; Strengthen classroom pedagogy and to ensure that needs and areas for improvement are

identified through quality assessment, review and teacher inquiry procedures.

STRATEGIES

Strategic activities to reach our goal. OUTCOMES


A school assessment scheduled will be

followed.

Assessment will be to assist learning,

assessment for learning and assessment as

you are learning

Data will be stored using the School

Management System. MUSAC Edge

Data will be analysed and used to set the next

step in learning.

Regular meetings of the Special Needs Team

will ensure a collaborative and

multidisciplinary approach to this provision.

(SENCO, RTLB, SWIS, Health Nurse,

teacher aides).

Group Special Education (MOE) will be

engaged to provide specialist assistance

where required.

IEP’s will support identified children in

particular ORRS students

Professional Development will be provided to

assist special needs pupils.

A network of professionals will be used at

school.

Our teaching will promote the Puketapu

School “to empower learners to be successful

we need to…”

Consistent Assessment practices will be

evident across the school.

Sound practices in assessment will be

evident in all classes and have an impact on

student learning and achievement.

Classrooms will show evidence of teacher

inquiry into best practice.

Teachers who require additional assistance

will be resourced with appropriate staff

support and regularly monitored.

Children identified as gifted will have the

appropriate programmes provided.


Goal 3; To recognise and meet the needs of our school’s cultural diversity, including the unique

position of Maori and their success in learning.

STRATEGIES

Strategic activities to reach our goal.

OUTCOMES


Kahikitea, Accelerating Success 2013 to 2015 The

Maori Education Strategy will be the guiding

document.

Staff will be given professional development

opportunities to further inform and up skill them

in provision for differing learning styles and

cultural awareness.

Seek opportunities to develop the school’s

relationship with whanau, hapu, iwi and the

local marae.

The school Kapahaka roopu will be resourced,

valued and promoted.

Regular advice and guidance will be sought from

local Kaumatua and resource personnel.

Maori protocol will be observed where

appropriate.

Opportunities to utilise visiting performers and

artists will be promoted.

Bicultural signage will be the norm for the school

environment.

Curriculum planning will reflect cultural diversity.

Classroom displays will show Te Reo Maori.

Our bicultural heritage is reflected in our

school programme and environment.

The cultural diversity within the school is

recognised and valued.

Data will reflect the achievement of Maori

and Pacifica

The Board of Trustees Representatives will

liaise with our Maori Community


Goal 4; To further enhance the school’s capacity to utilise ICT in the delivery of the curriculum.

STRATEGIES



Budget planning will support the ongoing

expansion and upgrading of hardware and

software as required and within capability.

Classroom organization will encourage ongoing

use of ICT and information literacy strategies

in teaching and learning.

Staff and students will have ongoing

professional development activities to ensure

ongoing learning and up skilling in the use of

ICT tools.

Students will have regular and continuing

instruction in information literacy skills.

All staff will use the School Management

System to record data and develop student

profiles

Budgeting will support technical assistance

from a staff technician.

All classrooms will have IT tools available to

be used in learning and teaching activities.

The Computer Suite will be operational and

well supported with technical and professional

advice.

Administration infrastructure will support

accurate and efficient recording and reporting

of student data in learning and teaching

programmes.

The school website and other media links will

be current and active in informing the wider

community of school activities and

information.

The school library will be well supported by

systems which support children’s learning,

research and information processing.


Goal 5; To provide students with the opportunities to be involved in and promote healthy life styles.

STRATEGIES



Planned physical education will be a regular part

of the classroom programmes.

Physical activity will be a significant part of

recreational activities especially interval and

lunch time.

Opportunities will be provided and

encouragement given to participate in a variety

of sport.

Food and nutrition programmes will be taught

across the school, led by the Health and PE

committee.

Education Out of the Classroom (EOTC) will

become a regular part of the programme and

meet regulatory requirements.

EOTC could include a camp programme using the

local environment and beyond.

Grow it, eat it, cook it programmes will be

establish and maintained through classes.

Children have an awareness of and a positive

attitude to healthy life styles.

Children are actively involved in all health

programmes.

Children are actively involved in physical

activities.

The local environment will be used, valued

and looked after.

The whole community will be become valued

part of what Puketapu School does.


Goal 6; To provide a safe physical, emotional and social school environment and a supportive pastoral

care system.

STRATEGIES



The schools logo and whakatauki, core values and

key competencies will be displayed in every

classroom.

Key competencies will be an inclusive part of

planning and teaching.

Staff will use the Puketapu School Behaviour

Plan.

Clear expectations of appropriate behaviour are

taught and reinforced. School rules and Codes

of Conduct will be displayed in each classroom.

Leadership skills will be acknowledged.

Year 7 and 8 students will be given opportunities

to be Puketapu Student Leaders, team captains

etc ...

Children’s efforts, achievements and contributions

are regularly acknowledged. Duffy Book and

Whakamanatia Awards

Appropriate playground and leisure activities are

taught and modelled.

Staff will recognize and address the priority of

student Hauora

Environmental Sustainability will be an integral

part of our programme.

Staff, students and their whanau are effective

models of the school vision statement.

Children feel safe and happy to be at school.

Students take responsibility for their learning

and behaviour.

Children, staff and parents have a knowledge

of the school discipline and pastoral care

programme.

Student show ability in the development of

the key competencies.

All members of the school community enjoy a

sense of belonging.

Grounds and surroundings are attractive and

orderly.

Students are environmentally aware.


Goal 7; To foster an effective partnership between the school and our community.

STRATEGIES



Promote the vision for Puketapu recognizing the

responsibilities of staff, students, parents and the

school environment.

Keep the school website regularly updated by

including current newsletters and samples of

children’s work and activities.

Send a newsletter to the community every

Wednesday that the school is open.

Establish a close liaison between the early

childhood centres, especially the Puketapu

Kindergarten.

New enrolments will follow an induction process

that will be comprehensive and include children

and parents.

Parents and caregivers will be encouraged to be

involved in all aspects of school life.

Formal reporting opportunities will be offered at

least twice each year.

Staff will be available to meet with parents when

required.

Information evenings, displays, open days and an

up to date notice board will be ongoing.

Events to involve the school in the wider

community will be planned and organized.

Parent/Caregiver surveys will give opportunity for

feedback.

Seek key role models from within the communities

to visit Puketapu School.

Parents and caregivers are well informed and

involved in supporting their children’s

progress, achievement and learning.

The wider community is well informed and

involved in school activities.

School has a recognised “Open Door”

philosophy which operates effectively

The Whanau Support Group and the Parent

Support Group will operate with a valued

contribution to the school.

The Board of Trustees will affect high

quality governance and be informed of

teaching and learning programmes.

The School community will understand the

vision and values of the school

PUKETAPU SCHOOL ANNUAL PLAN 2015

Use of Puketapu School Resources

Financial management fully supports current programmes and maximizes the availability of funds for the current

year’s practice. There is a major focus is on Literacy, Numeracy, Physical Education and Physical Activity. A significant investment has been made in ICT to support the teaching and learning process. Professional Development is available in a comprehensive programme of staff training. Teachers as learners are part

of the Inquiry cycle. All Professional Development supports student achievement. For 2015, the third year of PLD in Mathematics

provided by Te Toi Tupu, Accelerated Learning in Literacy and Life Fundamental skills in Physical Education will be

the curriculum focuses. The school management system is MUSAC (Edge) and the relevant Professional Development with all staff, (admin

and teachers) is being undertaken to meet the need. N4L in 2015 Implementation of the 5 and 10 year property plan will support student learning and achievement.

The parent community contribute with the payment of a school donation and other fund raising activities.

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