Tuakau Primary School Charter
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Tuakau Primary School Charter Mission Statement Together we learn, grow and succeed. Kia ako tahi tātou Kia tipu tahi tātou Kia puāwai tahi tātou The staff, community and Board of Trustees are still in the process of reviewing the Charter to allow reporting against Strategic Goals and a greater emphasis on teaching and learning. The Board will also consider the type of reporting to be carried out with consideration of the removal of National Standards. Care is taken to include the school community in each step of the review. Tuakau Primary School CHARTER UNDERTAKING In accordance with Section 64 of the Education Act, the Tuakau Primary School Board of Trustees undertakes to take all reasonable steps to achieve the aims, vision and goals in the Charter which have been approved by the Board following consultation with the staff of Tuakau Primary School, Maori and the community in terms of Section 61 and 63 of the Education Act, and to take full account of the National Education Guidelines and all the statutory obligations. The Board has accepted this charter and its undertaking to the Ministry of Education. Tuakau Primary is a Contributing Decile 2D school built within large, attractive grounds and with a current roll of 246 children. It is situated in the Franklin area, 40kms from Manukau City, 10 km. from Pukekohe and is one of three schools in the small town of Tuakau. Ethnically, the major groups are: 58.9% NZ Maori, 19.9% NZ European; 4.5% Other Pacific Island Group 3.7% Tongan; 2.4% Indian; 2.4% Cook Is. Maori; 2.4% Indian; 1.6% Filipino; 1.2% Samoan; 0.8% Sri Lankan; 0.8% Vietnamese; 0.4% Niue; 0.4% African; 0.4% Fijian; 0.4% Australian; 0.4% Japanese; 0.8% Other European; School facilities include 8 single-cell classrooms, a 4-classroom flexible learning space, a 3-classroom flexible learning space, a well-equipped library, an Administration area, sheds and storerooms for the caretaking equipment, art supplies, and sports’ equipment, and a resource room. The shady covered outdoor stage area serves as an assembly area when the weather permits. Play areas include two adventure playgrounds, two hard court areas, large grassed playing fields and a swimming pool. There is a kindergarten onsite, a Playcentre, 4 privately run Early Childhood Centres in Tuakau and 2 Kohanga Reo in the area. Currently the staff consists of a Principal, a Deputy Principal (fully released) and 14 classroom teachers, 12 of whom are permanent, and 2 fixed term teachers who are job sharing a role. Two classes cater for parents who wish to have their children taught in Te Reo Maori. There are 2 kaiawhina in support. We have support staff who work with children with special needs; support staff who work in a general capacity to aid classroom teachers; one who organises the resource room; one who supports in the library; a part-time caretaker; a part-time accounts person; 2 cleaners; and an administration officer. The Charter, Strategic and Annual Plans have all been reviewed by the Board of Trustees and Principal this year with input from staff and the community. It builds on the successes of the past and sets a direction for the next two years. ‘Together: We Learn, Grow and Succeed’ Vision Statement To acknowledge, value and foster the unique qualities and attributes of our school community. To challenge our children to achieve personal standards of excellence through a balanced educational programme within a safe and caring environment. CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND MAORI DIMENSION 2019 What reasonable steps will the school take to incorporate tikanga Maori into the school’s curriculum? ● Themes and units will have a Maori perspective appropriate to topic and class level ● Children have the opportunity to join a kapa haka group ● Classroom practice reinforces tikanga Maori (eg. No sitting on tables, no shoes in classroom) ● EEO principles are met when employing staff ● Bilingual signage and instructions will be used where appropriate ● The children will experience powhiri and learn about the relevant components ● Whakatauki (weekly values focus) What will the school do to provide instruction in Te Reo Maori (Maori language) for full time students whose parents request it? ● All such requests will be given full and careful consideration by the Board of Trustees with regard to personnel with appropriate skills and qualifications; the overall school financial position; and availability of accommodation within the school. ● The school has 2 bilingual classes ● Two kaiawhina are employed to support the bilingual classes ● Bilingual staff will take part in te reo Māori professional development and will lead the rest of the school in te reo Māori acquisition. What steps will be taken to discover the views and concerns of the school’s Maori community ● Close association with local marae and kohanga will continue. ● Consultation with our Maori community will be undertaken at least once a year. ● The school will consult and communicate with Maori families about Maori student achievement and progress ● Maori representation is strong on our Board of Trustees and whanau hui are held twice a term. ● Involve the community in discussions and workshops about the intent of Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success – to help make the shifts in thinking and expectations to ensure Maori students experience success as Maori. (Community/whanau involvement is vital!), Explore ways to involve whānau in their children’s learning Mission Statement Together We Learn, Kia ako tahi tatou Grow, Kia tipu tahi tatou And succeed Kia puawai tahi tatou Our Mission is to provide our children with a positive environment which promotes success for all. ‘Together’ is the key word that embodies the way we want to move forward toward that success, giving our children the very best opportunities to guide their future School motto: Service: The Master Key of Life Tuakau Primary School: Strategic Plan 2018-2021 Student Achievement: To accelerate the achievement of all learners. 2018 2019 2020 2021 1.1 Through internal and external From 2018 professional development Review current good practice Share current good practice in Data and Assessment: professional development, and review of assessment tools, in Assessment. Assessment across the school teachers’ will review current teachers will have professional assessment tools and data, development on: Consider any new Ministry Implement any new Ministry making sure they are the best tool ● How to best utilise them to assessment initiatives. assessment initiatives. to measure progress. improve student outcomes. Assessment for learning. ● Maths: moderation tasks ● Raising Teacher Capability in Continue to monitor student ● Running Records the use of the tools. achievement through robust Continue to monitor student ● Writing exemplars and assessment practices. achievement through robust AsTtle Continue to refine the National assessment and moderation ● Literacy/Mathematics Curriculum benchmark- Develop own Identify needs and develop practices. progressions processes to collect information knowledge of the PACt tool relevant to learners Identify and develop an Discuss and create benchmarks Develop consistent tools implementation of the PACt based on the Learning Moderate with other schools in the across the Kaahui Ako tool progressions to replace National Kahui Ako to share good practice Standards framework. around assessment. Develop assessment practices Use consistent tools across the in Whare Maanaki with support Kaahui Ako. Identifying areas Regularly monitor student Explore Maori assessment tools and from other schools in the of good practice. achievement. implement in Whare Manaaki. Kaahui Ako Create a Whare Manaaki report for Start building a profile of students. assessments and identify trends and developments of Regularly monitor student Reo in Whare Maanaki. achievement. Identify students in need of support. Develop Programmes to assist 1.2 Work with SAF to create a Maori Build on previous years relationships Review the Maori and Pasifika Consult with whanau about the Maori and Pasifika and Pasifika Achievement action formed and continue to work Action Plans and work with Maori and Pasifika Actions Achievement: plan. together to raise student whanau and community to plans. Review to identify achievement through whanau implement any changes strengths and opportunities. Create educationally powerful engagement in learning. needed. relationships with whanau Review interventions for ● Identify and engage key Complete the Maaori and Pasifika Identify learners in need of learners people in focus groups Achievement action plan and start to support and targeted and community groups implement. interventions Support Staff to build and ● Create opportunities to engage in Culturally interact positively with Ensure the Tainui Education Strategy Engage whanau in responsive practices whaanau. is embedded in the Maari relationships focussed on Achievement action plan. student achievement. Support Staff to build and engage in Seek SAF support Culturally responsive practices Support Staff to build and engage in Culturally responsive practices 1.3 Gather student voice through Build on previous years work Review engagement of boys at Review engagement of Boys Engagement of boys surveys on what interests boys engaging boys. Tuakau School. Make any and offer opportunities for changes necessary. Review current reporting of learning in these contexts. Examine boys achievement data: boys achievement Inquiry Question: Does an increase in Identify authentic