Slides from presentation at Meet the Teacher evening, 2015.

1. N a u m a i t ō
PAHOIA
2015

2. PAHOIA
2015
Mission Statement: !
Preparing learners for now and the future.!
!
Vision Statement: !
To be a community of globally aware and locally grounded, confident, life-long learners.
Collaborative!
Learners
Globally Connected!
I learn with and from others
around the world
Know about ourselves
and others!
I understand where I fit in the
world
Contributors!
I help others to be
successful
Strength of Character!
My character is reflected in
my words and actions
Active!
Learners
Ownership of our
learning!
I know what I’m learning and
know how to get there
Real life learners!
I learn anytime, anywhere,
any pace
Effective
Communicators!
I use tools and skills to
communicate with others
Reflective!
I look back to look forward
Innovative!
Learners
Creative!
I dream, imagine, explore
and build
Inquisitive!
I’m curious, I want to know
more
Risk Takers!
I’m not afraid to try new
things
Resilient!
I bounce back
Life-long!
Learners
Self-motivated!
I learn because I want to
Critical Thinkers!
I know how to think, not what
to think
Literate and Numerate!
I use language and maths to
inform my learning
Resourceful!
I know what to do when I
don’t know what to do
Our Vision: To be a community of globally aware and
locally grounded, confident, life-long learners.

3. Parent Partnerships
✤ True partnership has significant
impact on learning.

4. Partnerships:
Parent Forums
At least on a termly
basis
Next Forum:
Friday 20th Feb.
Open
discussion and
dialogue about
current issues
Varying times and
days of the week
Opportunity for
community voice

5. School Tours
A chance to walk
and talk
Develop and
deeper
understanding of
why
See our fantastic
learners in action
Freak your kids
out by turning up in
their class!
Connect
your questions with
classroom
examples
Partnerships:
New in 2015
Coming in Term 2

6. Curriculum Evening
Take away maths
activities to use
Learn how to
support you child at
home
Learn about Apps
you could use at
home
How to support your
child in reading
Learn about current
teaching practices
Partnerships:
Watch out for a date
in early Term 2
New in 2015
Coming in Term 2

7. Conferences
Goal Setting:
Term 1
Working together
for the good of the
child.
Learner
Conference:
End of Term 2
Three-way
conversations
Don’t leave with
questions.
Partnerships:

8. Personalised
Meetings
Teacher Initiated
Parent Initiated
Needs based
Learner Focused
Partnerships:

9. Events Watch

10. Event Watch:
E.O.T.C.
Keeping it fun
Alternating
the style of camps &
trips to vary
experiences.
Linked to
learning happening in
the classroom
Education Outside
the Classroom
Range of
curriculum
connections.
Bringing
meaning an giving
context to classroom
learning.
Pod groups, not
year groups.

11. Event Watch:
IGNITIONS
Grab the attention
of the learner
Expose the learner
to the “fourth
world”
Generate questions
to lead into inquiry.
Shared
experiences across
the whole school.
Learning can be
exciting and
motivating
Engagement with
parents and the
community

12. School
Calendar
Don’t forget to access
the calendar from
the website.

13. Building & Development
New Modern
Learning Space
The Ministry of Education has approved funding for
construction of new modern learning spaces to replace
Rooms 3 & 4

14. Communication:
Class Communications
Newsletter
Website
Facebook
Parent Forums

15. Home Learning
✤ Research tells us that homework does
not have significant impact on learning.
✤ Homework should not create stress in
the home.
Spelling
Basic Facts
Reading
Coach &
Cheerleader

16. Pathways…
✤ First point of call: Class teachers
✤ If not resolved: Team Leaders
✤ Still struggling: Principal or DP
In all cases it is most effective if you
arrange a time to meet.

17. PAHOIA
2015
W
I
T
S
alk Away
gnore
alk About It
eek Help
Support children
in using the
‘WITS’ strategy
for dealing with
social challenges