PUKENUI SCHOOL

“ Inspiring learning for life”

King Street West, Te Kuiti 3910

Phone 07 8787727 Mob 022 087 4424

Email: office@pukenui.school.nz

STRATEGIC PLAN

2017— 2019

Mission Statement Te Kaupapa Korero

“Inspiring learning for life”

Vision Statement Korero Moemoea

To nurture an enthusiasm for learning in order to contribute effectively in our communities.

PUKENUI SCHOOL DESCRIPTION Pukenui School is a full primary school, serving the educational needs of the children of the local community. The school is located on the west side of town and is on the fringe between town and country. The Pukenui School community extends from Pureora to Waitomo.

Te Kuiti is steeped in Māori history. We are a strong Māori community based school with grandparents who are Kaumatua that the school may source for matters of history / protocol, to better equip our students in their progress, engaging their learning and contribution to society. The school Whanau community associates with a number of local marae. A feature of the school is our school wide powhiri and kapa haka group. Māori students comprise 72%, Samoan (7%) and other 21% of the current roll. We are a multicultural learning community. The Board of trustees sees Pukenui School as a modern, well-resourced school with quality, caring, and dedicated staff. Pukenui School provides child centred education tailored to the needs and abilities of the students. A wide range of support programmes for children with special needs are catered for by teachers and three experienced para-professionals. Major developments to the school’s property have occurred over recent years. Physically the school comprises of 8 classrooms, break out spaces , modern administration block, library, numerous office spaces, two courts and Astroturf, swimming pool, two adventure playgrounds, sandpit and large playing fields, all set in landscaped grounds. A large community stadium and theatre next door to the school are available for hire. Parental involvement in school activities is encouraged. The school’s involvement in the community and the family atmosphere are special qualities of the school.

Mission Statement Te Kaupapa Korero

“Inspiring learning for life”

Vision Statement Korero Moemoea

To nurture an enthusiasm for learning in order to contribute effectively in our communities.

U ki te ako, tu tangata ai apopo We aim to excel in teaching so our learners excel in the future.

Our vision for our Students:

Nga korero moemoea mo a tatou tauira

Confident - Matau Actively Involved - Kaha ki te mahi Connected - Hononga Lifelong Learners - Akonga mo ake tonu Aspiration - Tino hiahia Respectful - Te Ihi, Te Wehi me te tapu Leadership - Kaihautu Perseverance - Kaha ki te tohe

What We Value:

Hei oranga - (Hold dearly) THE 4 R’S

Nga ‘R’ E Toru Respect self - Hei oranga mou Respect others - Hei oranga mo etahi atu Respect learning - Hei oranga akonga Respect environment - Hei oranga mo te taiao

THE 4 A’s

Nga ‘A’ E Toru Anywhere - Ahakoa ki whea (where ever) Anytime - Ahakoa a whea (when ever) Anyone - Ahakoa ko wai (who ever)

In All Ways – Ara katoa

What We Value At Pukenui School: 1. Learning as a lifelong experience 2. Striving for individual levels of excellence in all things 3. Respect for ourselves, each other, our learning and the

environment - SOLE 4. Working together for the common good so that our

community / communities benefit

Focus on the key competencies of:

Thinking (critically, logically, creatively, questioning and problem solving)

Using language, symbols, and text

Managing self

Relating to others

Participating and contributing ( Belonging)

Pukenui School will:

recognise and provide for the bicultural, multicultural and diverse backgrounds of our pupils

encourage participation in a wide variety of opportunities /activities for all

actively develop self-worth and confidence by encouraging effort, talent, initiative and perseverance

prepare our students for ‘learning how to learn’ / ownership of their learning

consult with and maintain a close working relationship with parents and caregivers

provide secure, caring, stimulating classroom and school environments

actively develop respect for one another across the school community

Maintain ICT infrastructure within school to meet the current needs of students learning for the

future

allow students to participate in a globally connected world

prepare actively involved lifelong learners

Our Unique Character: Parents work in partnership and fully participate in

school activities.

The school’s involvements in the community and

whanau atmosphere of the school are special qualities of the school. Te Wairua Motuahake o Pukenui reflects the unique spirit and culture of our School. Pukenui School is building learning power, encouraging leadership and fostering lifelong learners. Pukenui School provides a wide range of learning experiences which meet the needs and abilities of the pupils. The school responds to the bicultural / multicultural and diverse needs of all students. The Board will take all reasonable steps to provide instruction in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori for all students whose parents ask for it.

PUKENUI SCHOOL CHARTER

2017 - 2019

Beliefs and Values:

All children learn through effective teaching Every child knows what is acceptable and is not

acceptable Teachers and students work together to maintain

a secure, caring environment A stimulating learning and teaching environment

is experienced The school community works in partnership with

parents and whanau Students of this school are ALL our children Time at our school prepares our children for life

Our Mission

Inspiring learning for life.

Our Vision

To nurture an enthusiasm for learning in order to contribute effectively

in our communities

Pukenui School Strategic Plan 2017-2019

1. Curriculum:

1. To provide students with a high quality teaching and learning programmes from the NZ curriculum focused on innovation, curiosity, enquiry, participation, excellence.

2. To provide students with opportunities to achieve success in many areas – Academic, Sporting, , The Arts, Leadership, Cultural – so they are confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners

3. Acceleration of student achievement in Literacy – reading, spelling, Written Language and Math. Professional development 2017 – PB4L Yr 2, Continue Teaching as Inquiry Staff development, ICT / ILE development, Enviro Schools

4. Ongoing: draft / design / development of learning area plans and implementation for NZ / School and Localised curriculum. Development of NZC - key competencies, values, principles

5. That programmes/planning and assessment practices will identify and provide for students not or at risk of not achieving / with special needs / abilities / ESOL students.

Review support programmes – effectiveness, timetabling. Inquire to what are other support programmes we could use? Trial Avail in Senior area of school.

6. To review our annual assessment and reporting schedule. To set yearly targets for our students from the school wide assessment data. To unpack our assessment data more deeply to identify areas of strength , needs across the school

7. To consult with the community on issues relating to student achievement / performance – Māori / Pasifika.

8. The school will continue to develop opportunities for Years 7& 8 students in Career Education.

3. Employer Responsibilities: 1. Consolidation of all staff/students into school philosophy

– Te Wairua Motuhake o Pukenui / SOLE

2. The Board of Trustees will be a good employer and undertake training and development to improve the understanding of their role as a Board member.

3. Co opt members onto the BOT if the need arises - Pasifika

4. Performance Management Systems will ensure staff deliver quality programmes.- Teacher Professional Standards / Registered Teacher Criteria – scheduled reviews

5. To provide expertise and training to meet the curriculum goals through professional development – Teaching as Inquiry

6. Monitor leave – Policy update, request for leave form

5. Health and Safety:

1. To develop the schools physical environment so that it provides a safe environment for students that enhances teaching and learning. – PB4L 2016

2. Maintain registers and manuals and to comply with any current legislation to ensure the safety of all who attend Pukenui School. New H & S Act and Vulnerable Children Act

3. Involve students in the care of self, others and the environment.

4. Continue to maintain: Smoke Free/, Sun smart, Road Sense, Get Active, Food & Nutrition, Project Energize, Water safety and confidence . Staff Development Sexuality Education

5. The BOT will consult with the community every two years on a Health and Safety issue.- QCT

6. Continue to develop and review appropriate Health and Safety policy, procedures and school systems. . New H & S Act and Vulnerable Children Act

7. Collaborative working relationships with external networks

Our Mission: “Inspiring learning for life”.

To nurture an enthusiasm for learning in order to contribute effectively in our communities.

Strategic Goals:

Raising expectations for acceleration of all learners in our learning community, and evaluative capabilities of teachers – Teaching as Inquiry, target students

Priority on Reading, Writing, Spelling and Maths

Attendance rates and data – in each class identify lowest 3 / 4 attendees / patterns and in syndicates discuss actions to improve their attendance rates

School wide target of 90% attendance.

Continue whole staff development to make valid and reliable OTJ , Moderation of writing and Teaching as Inquiry

Using ICT as an effective learning tool, student engagement and achievement

To operate within approved budgets and provide well maintained stimulating facilities / resources that engage learners and accelerate student achievement

Specific Goals to achieve our Strategic Plan

2. Documentation and Self Review: 1. The BOT will review the strategic plan so it reflects the direction we plan to take. 2. Student achievement is part of the annual review process – National Standards .reporting –

alignment with Assessment tools, moderation and triangulation of data for OTJ

3. Annual targets will be set for identified groups in Literacy and Maths – Māori / Pasifika 4. Annual reporting of any trends and patterns of student achievement will be made through the

Board.

5. Reporting on the achievement of Māori students, particularly boys will be part of the

curriculum review process 6. Reporting to parents on their individual child/children’s performance will be student based

through student learning portfolios / e-portfolios and Student Learning Conferencing 7. The school will establish a cycle of review related to policies and procedures, curriculum plans

and programmes. 8. Integrate NZC and National Standards, into Pukenui School/ Maniapoto localised curriculum.

4. Finance and Property:

1. Funds from the 2015 -2017 5YA and 10Y property plan and Maintenance Programme will be available for designated projects and ongoing maintenance.

2. Review our school Financial system 3. An annual budget will be set which will reflect the school’s

areas of priority. 4. To monitor and control the school’s expenditure and to ensure

the annual accounts are prepared and audited as legally required.

5. Recommendations from the Audit will be actioned. 6. To ensure the school buildings and facilities provide a safe and

healthy environment. 7. The Parent Support group will be a fund raising body and

organisation building a spirit of teamwork with the school community.

8. Innovative learning environments - Teaching and learning to reflect the needs of the school and the changing needs of education and society.

9. Maintain ICT infrastructure and capability within school to align to the digital needs of students and staff. Development of an ICT plan –link to Waitomo Community Trust, evolving digital needs of students and staff

6. Administration:

1. Develop a system to comply with all current general Legislation through policy and procedure. New: Education Act, Sexuality Education, H & S Act and Vulnerable Children Act

2. To continue to promote the school in the wider community.

3. To use the community resources as widely as possible to enhance learning

4. Staff are developing skills/systems/processes in using admin, assessment, data and pastoral care management, ICT and ILE

Manaakitanga

Valuing Cultural Connectedness

Staff continue Kapa haka tutor support

Continue kapa haka Yr 1 – 8

Investigate male kapa haka tutor

Continue to add new waiata to powhiri

Māori Language week & Matariki , Poutama walkway, plan events and whanau involvement for whole school

Staff / classes to have day trips to visit places of cultural significance, sharing with their/other classes

Kapa haka / whole school to deliver performances at main assemblies, powhiri for new students and whanau, Hillview

Board Chairperson and Principal to attend Maniapoto Trust board scheduled meetings re education

Kaumatua Barney Anderson or Barney Winikerei to speak to staff re the significance of our school name

Teaching staff to have a Culturally responsive teaching goal

MMTB -Partnering with Maniapoto to accelerate Maori Educational Achievement for years 1-8 learners, progressing in Literacy.

Nga Whakapiritanga

Environment

Explore mural ideas

Development of a multipurpose / wharenui on school site

Continue development of Poutama Walkway.

Wananga and Ako

Communication and Classroom Action

Māori student achievement targets set in charter documents

Culturally responsive teaching practices

Further develop our Te Reo / Tikanga programmes

Staff, students to learn karakia for kai, start and end of school day, meeting start and end pepeha and school waiata

Continue teacher training on pronunciation in Te Reo

Phrase/word of the week throughout the school as daily notices and in newsletter

Share with students and the community attendance information in newsletter

Resources for integration of Te Reo in specific curriculum areas

Resources for development of kapa haka

Students and staff to learn their pepeha

Explore Maori mentoring of Priority students

Priority Areas

90% Attendance school wide

Priority group: 16 X Māori Male Yr 1-8 students not achieving At Standard in Reading, Writing and Maths

Whanaungatanga Relationships

Meet Our School: Term 1 – focus on parent telling us about their child

Reading together programme

Powhiri / Whakatau ongoing

Further strengthen relations with local iwi and Maniapoto Tikanga

Kaumatua team to meet and to continue development of local / school curriculum

Ongoing building a bank of student/staff known waiata

Whole school trip / outing

Māori Language Resourcing verification visit – key points from discussion and report: teachers to expand their repertoire of Te Reo, complete follow up lessons

Māori Student Achievement Plan – 2017

Kia Mau Mahara

PUKENUI SCHOOL - WRITING TARGET 2017

STRATEGIC GOAL: 1 1. Develop and implement consistent school wide practices in the teaching and

assessment of Literacy – Writing school-wide, Trial essential lists for spelling, AsTTle assessment and moderation

2. Increase the number of students achieving At or Above the National Standard for

Writing.

TARGET By December 1

st 2017 testing time:

Our target is to move the majority of students in the Below cohorts in all Year levels to At, while having all students engaged and accelerating in their learning and understanding of writing knowledge for their year level.

BASELINE DATA: National Standard data 2015 Out of our 25 target students Time 1 0% are AT standard, 76% are BELOW standard, 24% are WELL BELOW Time 2 56% are now AT standard, 32% are now BELOW standard, 12% are still WELL BELOW standard Included in these figures were two students who have poor attendance of which are being addressed and another student whom we are trying to have an ORS application accepted.

National Standard data 2016 Target students – 2017 Yr 4/ Yr 5/ Yr 6 2016 Yr 5 cohort 70% Below ( 7 out of 10 achieving Below) 2016 Yr 4 cohort 50% Below ( 8 out of 16 achieving Below) 2016 Yr 3 cohort 53% Below (8 out of 15 achieving Below)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Teaching staff will be involved in Literacy: Writing professional learning through professional

discussions and readings- staff and syndicates, AsTTle assessment and moderation across the school, Essential spelling lists, continue developing school wide consistency , expectations etc. through PB4L Year 2

Teachers will continue Inquiry practice for Target students (Priority students) – regular monitoring, feedback and discussions at syndicate and Teacher Inquiry meetings

Data reflection and analysis consultation and OTJ discussions to provide next steps

Observations of effective practice and adapted aspects of teaching to own practice.

Lead teacher to attend moderation of writing local cluster workshops

Some teachers visiting identified best practise teachers / schools

Literacy advisor to be requested as required to support teacher for gains in student achievement

Lead teachers attending workshops - bring back Writing updates for staff

Staff - OTJ moderation to support triangulation of data

Moderation of AsTTle writing assessment – new to our school

How will this objective be achieved? How will this be assessed? Who will be responsible?

As a staff we have to say ‘No’ to have minimal interruptions to ensure that 4 Writing sessions are taught to all students each week

Educational Kinesiology – Brain Gym, Mindfulness activities to support learning

Continue developing PB4L across the school – SOLE- Term 1 focus : Respect for Learning

Language rich classroom environments – language and experiences with Writing display space in classrooms.

Consideration given to student learning styles and to the purchase and use of appropriate materials/resources to support programmes.

Needs for writing grouping to ensure maximum learning opportunities.

Supporting students through the use of Modeling/Cameos together with the use of other classroom resources eg. Templates displayed.

Deliberate acts of teaching that focus learning to meet a particular purpose.

Essential spelling lists, grammar, punctuation and vocab development programme will be used school wide

Students to monitor own progress and encouraged to set new writing goals.

To continue to provide support with PD at staff meetings – sharing successes, concerns

Principal / Lead teacher to mentor/ coach/carry out observations on writing target child/group

Tracking of target students – by class teachers and shared in syndicate meetings

Constructive and meaningful feedback to the students and parents.

Assessment Data collateded and discussed to recognise strengths and needs across the school for specific learning needs and planning.

Setting new learning goals, based on data and success criteria

Assessment Tools – AsTTle, School wide English exemplars and English Language Learning progressions,

Reference made to National Standards

All leaders and teaching staff

Board of Trustees to fund resources

Syndicates and fortnightly staff Teacher Inquiry sharing sessions

REPORTING

Effectively report achievements and trends to BOT and the school community.

Student’s mid and end of year Reports sent home to parents/caregivers.

Mid and End of Year NS report to board

Lead teachers to hold parent /whanau afternoon/ evenings on learning reading, writing and sounds/spelling

Student learning conferences - provide an activity where students can share, explain their learning to parents / whanau.

2016 – 2019 Pukenui School Charter Strategic Goal 2: To Review and Report to BOT and community on achievement of Priority students including Māori / Pasifika General Aim: To promote improvement in the learning outcomes and achievement of Māori /Pasifika students through enhanced partnerships with our Māori / Pacific Island community and in particular parents/caregivers of Māori children attending Pukenui school – through development of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori school wide / partnership between home and school Year ending 2017

To consult with the Māori community through consultation process re

- School Charter - NZ / school curriculum development - student achievement results / trends - community meeting - student attendance - Māori achievement plan - National Standard reporting - Maniapoto Trust board initiatives To consult with the Pasifika community through consultation process re Pasifika Education Plan ( PEP)

- Establish links - School Charter - NZ / school curriculum development - student achievement results / trends - community meeting - student attendance - Pasifika achievement plan - National Standard reporting

2017 – 2019 Expected Outcomes:

1. Development and implementation of consistent school wide practices in teaching and assessment for Māori students

2. To use assessment data and reflect on Māori student achievement each year in Literacy , Maths across 3 – 5 year period and in relation to the National Standards

3. To improve outcomes for our Māori / PI boys / in Literacy and Maths – attendance, teaching styles, Teaching Inquiry

4. To strengthen teacher understanding and use of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori i in learning to support Māori student achievement - co construct to share in staff development

5. To develop and strengthen teacher understanding / application of ICT tools for student engagement and achievement , e-learning

6. All parents/caregivers / whanau experience being welcome and valued in our school environment

7. Transition – enrolment interviews with new students /whanau

8. Continue powhiri kaupapa to use school wide on special occasions i.e. welcome new whanau , blessing refurbished classrooms, planting harakeke, visitors

9. Set up a ‘boys’ group – interactions with positive male role model, Tukana teina, boys outing

10. Participate in local Maniapoto iwi events e.g. Matariki, Culture Festivals, Māori Language week

11. Continue liaison with team consisting of 3 kaumatua to assist Te Reo and Tikanga Māori / School curriculum etc.

12. Continue to encourage parent/whanau participation in school activities , camps , parent meetings around supporting learning, Student Learning conferences, whanau group, sporting events,

13. Continue to encourage more parents/caregivers to become members of BOT

14. Discuss with Samoan Community - set up culture group, who would tutor etc. or what else to support their child’s learning, Reading Together programme, English classes??

2017 - 2019 Actions:

1. Continue developing school wide consistency , expectations of behaviour and for learning etc. through PB4L Year 2

2. Survey the community when key information is required 3. Use of STAR / PAT data / AsTTle to add to multiple sources of

assessing Literacy and Maths within School Review procedures 4. Continuation of Māori /Samoan resources classified into themes,

translations provided 5. Samoan / Māori readers issued out to students for take home

readers / SSR 6. Make use of internal staff to develop Te Reo / Tikanga

understanding for staff 7. Conversations with kaumatua, educational needs and aspirations of

Māori community ( Local & NZ curriculum, learning styles, Te Reo and Tikanga Māori, behaviour management – PB4L, Māori leadership ,

8. Hautu, Ka Hikitia, COL discussions, involvement in corporate life of the school, relatedness to Te Wairua Motuhake o Pukenui,

9. ‘Teaching as Inquiry’ – target students to be used for process 10. Continue with open door policy and special event days 11. Reporting on student achievement through Student portfolios and

student learning conferencing – maintain above 90% caregiver attendance on the day

12. Conversations with the Pasifika community re Pacifica Education Plan 2013-2017 and partnership to foster Home / School relationships for learning and achievement

13. Review success of initiatives through student assessment procedures, teacher Performance Management systems, parental feedback etc

14. Students participate in local iwi events e.g. Poukai, Matariki, and Culture Festival etc.

15. Continue to provide tutoring for kapa haka – male and female tutors 16. “Boys” mentoring group tukana teina when required etc. 17. Study / visit local area natural resources , camps, overnight stays e.g.

Pureora Bush, Pa Harakeke, limestone, iron sands, Mokau, local rivers

18. BOT members succession - Promote through elections - co opt in areas of need e.g. Pacific Island representative

19. Ex Pukenui - High School students visit to share their achievements and involvement in Te Kuiti High School

20. Continue to improve feedback/ Transition with TKHS 21. Support programmes that best cater to needs of Māori / boys

2017 – 2019 Pukenui School Charter Strategic Goal 3: To develop a Pukenui School Curriculum based on NZC

General Aim: To continue development of local curriculum based on the NZC. Looking at our local area to develop learning areas in authentic contexts, then compare Nationally and Internationally/Globally for concept development. Environmental / Māori ways of caring for the local area.

Current state of student learning Year Ending 2016

‘School curriculum developed for Maths, Literacy, Health/ PE,

Māori Language Resourcing verification visit – key points from discussion and report: teachers to expand their repertoire of Te Reo, complete follow up lessons

Expected state of student learning Year ending 2017

Meet with kaumatua team - Local taonga, places of cultural significance identified for our area

Establish school camp/visit plan for our local area

Concepts for our area learning discussed – drafted

Māori Language Resourcing verification visit – key points from discussion and report: teachers to expand their repertoire of Te Reo, complete follow up lessons

Principal and Board chair attend Maniapoto Trust board education meetings

Expected Outcomes:

1. Articulate who we are as a learning community

2. Review Mission and Vision statements – feedback from the community

3. Align with PB4L- parent involvement 4. Increase capability of all staff to grow

professionally and to facilitate rich and challenging learning opportunities that will raise student achievement through engagement, application and use of authentic learning contexts

5. To clarify understanding of multiple literacies ( ICT literacy, information literacy, maths literacy, digital literacy, Sc ience literacy etc) and key competencies

6. To meet with our kaumatua team and iwi to discuss our area as a rich learning environment – how and what we need to learn – Māori culture, what we can learn about, understandings, relatedness to National and Global issues – sustaining the environment

7. Inquiry Learning , I.C.T integrated/ incorporated where possible in all learning areas / planning and ILE

Actions:

1. Use, share and exchange knowledge with online communities through TKI, learning area associations and the NZC

2. Staff are kept informed about PD available that may suit their needs.

3. Consult with kaumatua/ whanau and iwi re understanding / wording for our front entrance carving, inquiry tree, school logo – local area history / initiatives / care of the land

4. PD for teachers to adapt / develop their pedagogy to work with ICT technologies in their classrooms

5. Work in syndicates/ curriculum areas to formulate learning plans for key learning areas, integrating and incorporating key comps, values and principles from NZC

6. Set school wide practices/systems to develop teacher confidence and capability in concept teaching e.g. inquiry approach, sharing of graphic organizers/ tools/ideas used, planning together, learning conversations, professional readings and student behaviour - PB4L

7. Develop the use of authentic Learning Experiences for students and teachers. – Use / link to local areas, resources, role models, businesses, DOC, WDC, achievers in our area, iwi etc.

Pukenui School Annual Plan for 2017

Curriculum: Nag 1

Sustaining school wide Key Learning areas:

Literacy , Mths

Integrated approach in all learning

area/curriculums– ICT, Te Reo, The Arts

Develop teacher assessment and analysis

capability to inform next steps learning

Continue to develop Teaching as Inquiry ,

moderation, triangulation of data for OTJ

based on multiple sources of evidence

ESOL - support for Migrant students and

their families, Reading Together workshop for

Samoan families, English classes for Parents

Staff PD sessions Lead teachers – Continue

development: Teaching as Inquiry, PB4L, LLI

- SLT, Te Reo Mainstream classes, National

Standards, NZC/Local curriculum, STAR,

AsTTle and PAT assessment and analysis

Educational kinesiology – Brain Gym and

Mindfulness, Foundation skill development in

Junior school

Trial Barabara Brann assessment –

foundations skills for learning/Literacy

Personnel: Nag 3

Use of Classroom release time – also release time for assessments

School wide sustaining – Maths, Literacy, Teaching as Inquiry

Individual professional development for teachers to support development

of learning communities / conversations with a focus on the Priority

Learners and accelerated student achievement

All staff establish professional / personal learning goals and are supported

by school initiatives – Appraisal and attestation process (PMS) – Teaching

Inquiry focus continues on group of priority learners

Finance: Nag 4

*To provide adequate funding to support learning

programmes – resources, PD for staff, school / class

trips, equipment, ICT upgrade *Continue developing school wide consistency , expectations of behaviour and for learning etc. through PB4L Year 2 - MOE funded

* LLI for SLT students - classroom teachers

*BOT funding relievers and travel

* Provide funding for capital purchases

* Locate Sources and applications for funding

* Monitor expenditure to support charter goals

* Board will continue to subsidize sports fees and

student attendance at Leadership days

Property:

* 5YA -Block G replace cladding, extend arch gola,

Rm 9 ceiling tiles, Admin air con, storage cupboards

* ILE furniture for trial in some classes

* Maintain ICT infrastructure and hardware –

* LMS Continue training for Lead team & staff –

develop pastoral care aspect to support PB4L

behaviour monitoring

* Continue Poutama Walkway development

* Explore new solar heating and pool cover for the

swimming pool – funding sources

Priority areas for accelerating student achievement: COL discussions – Expression of Interest with local Principal cluster To accelerate achievement of Literacy & Maths at Pukenui School with a

focus on Māori, Pasifika achievement To provide a range of authentic learning opportunities /contexts Continue building teacher understanding of Teaching as Inquiry Continue teacher understanding, triangulation, moderation and analysis

of data, to align with NZC levels, to make OTJ’s for NS reporting etc

To further develop student use and understanding of school assessment

practices to increase ownership of their learning., build opportunities for

student voice - social survey school wide Special Needs, ESOL and Special abilities programmes for students

* Attendance rates and data – in each class identify lowest 3 / 4 attendees / patterns and in syndicates discuss actions to improve their attendance rates

Health and Safety: Nag 5

To provide a safe working environment for all

Review of EOTC Policy /procedures/ costs & funding - Trips / visits programme

Health and Safety policies and procedures changes finalised

Continue Breakfast club , Fruit in Schools and being Milk and water school

Te Wairua Motuhake o Pukenui - is operating in all school environments. Induction

of students, staff and families. Continue PB4L development across the school

Ongoing behaviour management school wide – developing PB4L consistency etc.

Regular evacuation procedures practice, drills and checks

Identified hazards - isolated or eliminated

Self Review and Reporting: Nag 2/ 2A

Observations / walk through for teachers’ growth and development – Teaching as Inquiry

Teacher observations in Maths, Writing and reading

Self review cycle ( 3 yr) for policy / procedures and curriculum

Reporting to BOT / school community on student achievement / attendance

Reporting to parents: student portfolios, trial e portfolios Yr 6 – 8 and Student Learning Conferences

NS reporting sheet, Learning Journey, AsTTle and PAT’s assessment tools/ analysis

Review and consultation regarding PB4L – students and whanau

Review School wide EOTC Camp/visits policy, procedures and financing

Partnership with the Community: Nag 6 Trial New student pre enrolment interviews – transition into our school. Transition within/across school - Students are learning and engaged at school Week 1 without initial time-gap when moving on from

previous class Review needs to be undertaken at the end of Term 1 in order to evaluate the success of the transition. Principal touched base with new students/parents after 3 / 4weeks at school

Develop Pasifika links

Junior garden and poutama walkway development – Enviro schools

Weekly school newsletters / Regular items in the newspaper / Syndicate newsletters / Board information shared with community/Foyer TV screen, School Facebook page, Parent Support Group , valued and supported

Opportunities for interaction - Open door policy, Open days “ Meet our School”– Art, Technology, in sports/cultural events, weekly student led assemblies, School sports teams , Student Learning Conferences

Continue to develop Te Reo / and understanding of Tikanga Māori / Maniapototanga in school activities / occasions / trips / Powhiri, / kapa haka, participation in wider community events etc..

Mid & End of year assembles, SOLE and Sports assemblies, Kapa haka / cultural festivals, camps and school trips/visits/activities, SOLE Time activities, staff/parents vs. students in different sporting codes