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Ops charter 2011
1. National Priorities
The National Education Otorohanga Primary School We value:
Mana Motuhake—Managing
Priorities for the basis of what Self
we do. In 2011 we are focusing Charter 2011 Manaakitanga—Participating
specifically on: and Contributing
Success for All Whakawhanaungatanga—
Relating to Others
Improving Literacy and
Ako—Thinking
Numeracy
Mana Reo—Language, symbols
Improving outcomes for
and texts
Maori Students
School Priorities/Targets
Targets have been set in Reading, Submission to MOE
Writing and Numeracy and relate
to the percentage of students
Mission:
April, 2011
achieving the expected curriculum/ To develop life long learners and
standard level. thinkers best prepared to succeed. Ratification of Charter
Reading—50% WS & NZM
Writing—50% WS & NZM
Numeracy—70% WS 65% NZM
Vision: March, 2011
Give it a Go! Karawhuia!
Values and Beliefs Cultural Diversity and Maori Dimension
The following values will be promoted and modeled at School : Children should :
Respect Participate in Te Reo Maori, Tikanga Maori and Kapa Haka
Excellence Share and acknowledge their cultural background
Honesty Develop ties with (local) Maori community
Accept and understand different cultures
Flexibility
Look outside Otorohanga
Responsibility
Experience traditions of other cultures
Inquisitiveness
Consultation with Maori Community takes many forms e.g. newsletters,
These values were chosen after consultation with the school commu- parent interviews etc. In 2011 there will be a Hui held on Student
nity and are promoted through our Golden Rules and 6 Kinds of Best. Achievement.
(For further detail refer to the OPS Curriculum Folder) (For further detail refer to the OPS Curriculum Folder)
2. Improving Student Developing a Quality School Organisation
Learning & Achievement Learning Environment & Structure
Literacy Learning Programmes and Teaching Delivery Property
High expectations for all students Students are active members of the OPS 10 year property plan.
Teacher Action Inquiry in Reading and learning community Develop new 5YA plan from July 2011-
E-Learning Reflection by the learner of what they have 2016
Continue to up skill teachers in the areas of learnt and how this relates to what they Develop Computer Suite
Reading, Writing and Oral Language already know is evident
Positive home/school partnerships which Human Resources
Numeracy enhance learning Performance management
High expectations for all students Professional Development Provide teachers with adequate learning
School-wide Mathletics Programme Teacher Action Inquiry in Reading and E- and admin support
Continue to up skill teachers in the use of Learning
the Numeracy Programme and Planning ICT Professional Development Contract Curriculum
2010-2012 Review OPS Curriculum
Maori Student Achievement Develop OPS Benchmarks—specifically in
High expectations for Maori students
E-Learning writing
Make connections to enable students to
Continue to focus on the principles of Students E-Portfolios
enter and explore new learning environ-
Kahikitia in providing opportunities for
ments.
Maori student engagement and success Finance
Facilitate shared learning to join and create
Budget set for resources, professional
communities (e.g. blogs and wikis)
Second Language Learning Develop and maintain the ICT infrastruc- development and finance.
Students in the senior class (Year 5-8) learn ture within the school to meet the current Specifically spend money on setting up
French needs of students in learning for the future. Computer Suite and E-Learning
Action plans for goals are found within the Annual Operation Plan, Annual Review Plan, Regular Principal Reports, Numeracy and Literacy
Achievement Reviews and the 5 YA Property plan.
3. Teaching and Learning Programmes Finance Property Human resources, Staffing, Professional
Development Monitor expenditure Follow 5yp summary Development, Performance Management
Continue to implement the OPS cur- Prioritise spending for sheet Continue funding
riculum with specific emphasis on Teaching and Learning Computer Suite Staff development including :
Inquiry and developing Higher Order Drinking fountains Literacy, Numeracy, and E-Learning
Perform Mid Year
Thinking replaced Reading Recovery Programme
Budget Review
Develop E-portfolios for all learners Management release made up of
which includes achievement data developing student leadership and
and reflection providing professional development
Develop OPS Benchmarks Priority Areas support to Beginning Teacher
(specifically in writing) to provide Literacy Learning—targets Fixed Units offered for ICT Leadership
students and teachers with next step Numeracy learning—targets Investigate funding increased Teacher
information for teaching and E-Learning Aide time to support classroom
learning. programmes
Implement weekly Te Reo Maori,
Tikanga Maori and Kapa Haka
sessions school-wide. Health and Safety Review
Replace Drinking Personnel & Curriculum
Continue to support and develop the
Fountains Policies and Procedures
6 K.O.B.s (Kinds of Best) values
Review Documentation Report on Target data
programme. surrounding school trips Mid Year Budget Review
Partnership with the Community Reflecting New Zealand’s Cultural Diversity
Communication : Regular newsletters will update parents on school information Regular Kapa Haka opportunities, school-wide offered.
and activities. Te Reo programmes active in classrooms, integration into other areas of
Consultation : Parent interviews, reports and community questionnaires will the curriculum.
ensure full consultation on all matters.
Multi-cultural component in school-wide units.
Development of Computer Suite and ICT initiatives will enable the community to
Focus on Maori Student Achievement data and hold a Hui
access information and engage with students learning.