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Paraparaumu College Charter & Annual Plan 2018
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Paraparaumu College – A Caring Community of Great Learners
Paraparaumu College is a caring community of great learners located at Paraparaumu on
Wellington’s Kāpiti Coast. The majority of us live in Paraparaumu, Paraparaumu Beach, Otaihanga,
Waikanae, Pekapeka and Te Horo.
We are a co-educational secondary school for students from Years 9 to 13. Our community is drawn
from the whole range of Kāpiti’s socio-economic groups, reflecting New Zealand as a whole. We have
a small but growing International Student programme.
Of our 1230 students, approximately 150 identify as Māori. Some have connections to Te Ātiawa ki
Whakarongotai, the tangata whenua of the area. This Strategic Plan outlines our work developing
partnerships and approaches that reflect New Zealand’s cultural diversity and the unique position of
Māori culture within Kāpiti and Aotearoa. Our practice is informed by the kaupapa of the “Kia Eke
Panuku – Building on Success” programme. All our students have the opportunity to learn about
tikanga Māori (Māori culture) and Te Reo Māori (Māori language).
Our aspirations for Paraparaumu College’s learners (both students and staff) are summarised through
our “Great Learner” values. As a caring community, we aspire to be collaborative and active learners,
respectful in our relationships with each other and effective self-managers.
The ‘PC Way’ outlines our approach to curriculum, the principles on which it is based and the practices
we employ. Its emphasis is on personalising learning around student interest and need.
The Teacher-Led Innovation Fund project, led by Paraparaumu College staff, in partnership with
Kenakena School, is one forum for developing our understanding the learning of students both at
Paraparaumu College and prior to their arrival at the College.
Paraparaumu College is a “Positive Behaviour for Learning” School. Our focus through this Strategic
Plan is reinforcing and extending our relational approaches.
Paraparaumu College has a strong record of student academic achievement, success in sport and the
performing arts. Several of our teachers have been recognised for their leadership and teaching with
national and international awards.
As a Wellington Loop school, we partner with other schools in our work transforming learning at
Paraparaumu College in the digital age. We are also committed to extending and enhancing our
relationships with other Kāpiti schools for the benefit of all learners in our area.
2Paraparaumu College Strategic Plan 2018-2020
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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
As a result of extensive consultation with the Paraparaumu College community, the Strategic Planning Committee, including staff, students and Board
identified three priority areas. Projects to support each area are listed below. The tables following these strategic priorities unpack these priority areas
into time bound action plans
Teaching Excellence Learning Excellence A Culture of Excellence
To support, develop, retain and attract high To inspire all students to achieve personal To enhance the culture of learning, whānau
quality energetic teachers, leaders and staff excellence in their learning and community at Paraparaumu College
1. Professional learning programmes and 1. The curriculum, timetable and related 1. Student wellbeing is tracked and
related structures are aligned and programmes are developed to reflect the enhanced
embedded into existing practice ‘PC Way’ 2. Positive Behaviour for Learning
2. Opportunities to grow and develop 2. Careers programmes and partnerships are approaches are extended to include
staff are embraced enhanced restorative practice
3. Staff wellbeing is prioritised 3. Culturally responsive practice is grown and 3. Opportunities to grow student
4. Ongoing opportunities for staff to have supported leadership, belonging and
input into the development of the 4. The culture of self-review is developed participation are embraced
College are embraced 4. Community partnerships and
collaborations are sought and
developed
5. Reporting and interview structures
are enhanced
6. An international fee-paying student
programme is introduced
7. The property development
programme supports the emphasis of
both the ‘Great Learner’ values and
the ‘PC Way’.
5STRATEGIC PRIORITIES IN DETAIL
Priority Area #1 - To support, develop, retain & attract high quality energetic teachers, leaders and staff
Objectives Key Strategies Status Target Year
2017-2020
Professional learning The ‘PC Way’ is established as a navigational tool for teachers and their learning Commenced and 2017
programmes and programmes. ongoing
related structures are
aligned and The understanding about the personalisation of learning generated through the Ongoing 2017-2020
embedded into Teacher-Led Innovation Fund project is shared to inform and enhance teaching
existing practice. practice.
Appraisal processes, including classroom observation tools, are developed and refined Commenced 2017
to reflect the ‘Great Learner’ values and the ‘PC Way’ and ongoing
Opportunities to The Kāpiti Community of Learning concept is actively explored as a means of providing Commenced and 2017-2020
grow and develop new career opportunities for staff. ongoing
staff are embraced
Staff well-being is School-wide initiatives are connected and rationalised with the aim of supporting staff Commenced 2017-2020
prioritised and their wellbeing. and ongoing
Staff well-being is monitored and initiatives to support staff wellbeing are introduced. Focus for 2018 2018
Ongoing The meetings in which teachers discuss the renewal of their Education Council Commenced 2017-2020
opportunities for Practising Certificates with the Principal are extended to allow teachers to also share and ongoing
staff to have input their ideas about enhancing the Paraparaumu College community and its programmes.
into the
Opportunities for all members of the non-teaching staff to meet regularly with the Commenced 2017
development of the
Principal and other senior leaders to discuss their ideas about enhancing the and ongoing
College are provided
Paraparaumu College community and its programmes are introduced.
6Priority Area #2 - To inspire all students to achieve personal excellence in their learning
Objectives Key Strategies Status Target Year
2017-2020
The curriculum, The curriculum and timetable review is completed and subsequent changes introduced Review completed. 2017-2018
timetable and New structures in
related place for 2018
programmes are
A rigorous, school-wide approach to assessment in Years 9 and 10 is developed and Commenced and Implemented
developed to
introduced. ongoing in 2018
reflect the ‘PC
Way’ The tracking of student achievement, with targeted interventions, is extended to Focus for 2018 Implemented
include Year 9 and 10 students. in 2018
The Gifted and Talented Programme is resourced so that it can be expanded and Ongoing 2018
enhanced.
Consideration is given to developing the Year 9 curriculum so that all students learn Focus for 2020 2019/2020
basic Te Reo Māori. school year
Careers The Careers programme within the College utlilises benchmarks at all year levels to aid Commenced and 2017-2020
programmes and course selection, tertiary connections and work readiness. ongoing
partnerships are
Vocational Pathways are utilised as a means of aiding student focus and achievement Focus for 2018 2017-2020
enhanced
as they move through the school.
Secondary/Tertiary training opportunities are maximised for Māori and Pasifika Focus for 2018 2017-2020
students in conjunction with whānau.
7Partnerships with employers and tertiary providers are developed and grown to Commenced and 2017-2020
provide increased and authentic curriculum opportunities for students, especially for ongoing
Year 13 students.
The culture of A review of Paraparaumu College’s supported learning and special needs programmes Review completed. 2017
review and is undertaken with recommendations implemented. Implementation to
evaluation is begin in 2018
developed
Opportunities are sought to extend the use of the ‘Great Learner’ values (CARE) into Focus for 2018 2018-2019
reporting and programme evaluation.
Priority Area #3 - To enhance the culture of learning, whānau and community at Paraparaumu College
Objectives Key Strategies Status Target Year
2017-2020
Student wellbeing NZCER’s “Wellbeing @ School” resource (or similar) is utilised as a tool for tracking Focus for 2018 2018-2020
is tracked and student wellbeing and enhancing the experience of all students within the school
enhanced community
Positive Behaviour The Positive Behaviour for Learning programme (CARE) is enhanced through a focus on Commenced and 2017-2018
for Learning teaching behavioural expectations, developing consistent and relevant outcomes for ongoing
approaches are students and through the development of restorative practices within the College
extended to community.
include restorative
practice
Opportunities to The House system is extended and enhanced in order to grow leadership, belonging Ongoing 2017-2020
grow student and school spirit.
leadership,
Student participation in both extra-curricular sport and extra-curricular arts is tracked Ongoing 2017-2020
belonging and
and coordinated with the aim of increasing participation and balancing students’
programmes.
8participation are The Kapa Haka rōpū is grown and strengthened. Commenced and 2017-2020
embraced ongoing
Community A Memorandum of Understanding is sought with Te Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai and if Commenced and 2017
partnerships and appropriate developed in partnership with them. ongoing
collaborations are
The Kāpiti Community of Learning concept is actively explored with the aim of Commenced and 2017-2020
sought and
improving collaboration between schools to raise student achievement. ongoing
developed
Reporting and The processes surrounding the use of the parental portal are streamlined to make Focus for 2019 2018-2020
Interview reporting more responsive to parent and student need.
structures are
enhanced The Student/Teacher/Parent interview structures are reviewed and developed Focus for 2019 2019-2020
An International An international fee-paying student programme is introduced Commenced and 2017-2020
fee-paying student ongoing
programme is
introduced
The property The College’s new entranceway and subsequent landscaping and planting provide an Completed 2017
programme the attractive and welcoming environment for students, whānau, staff and visitors.
‘Great Learner’
The Administration Block is remediated and redeveloped into a ‘student hub’ Underway 2017
values and the ‘PC
Way’
The Culture Centre, including a new Te Reo Māori teaching space, is developed Construction to 2019
start by end of
2018
An upgrade of the Technology facilities is completed. Initial plans being 2019
developed
An upgrade of the Paraparaumu College Library is scheduled. Initial plans have 2020
been developed
Maintenance and aesthetic projects within the College are prioritised in order to enable Ongoing 2017-2020
the fulfilment of the caring community vision of the College.
9Paraparaumu College Operating Plan 2018
101. 2018 Achievement Goals
This Operational Plan is designed to raise student achievement in order to meet the following goals:
Māori
90% of all Māori students who leave Paraparaumu College gain NCEA Level Two
Boys
90% of all boys who leave Paraparaumu College gain NCEA Level Two
Pasifika
90% of all Pasifika students who leave Paraparaumu College gain NCEA Level Two
Level One
86% of all Year 11 students (roll-based*) gain NCEA Level One (233/271 students)
28% gain excellence certificate endorsements (76/271 students)
Level Two
88% of all Year 12 students (roll based*) gain NCEA Level Two (213/242 students)
23% gain excellence certificate endorsements (56/242 students)
Level Three
75% of all Year 13 students (roll-based*) gain NCEA Level Three (142/190 students)
85% of Year 13 students (participation-based**) gain NCEA Level Three
70% of Year 13 students (participation-based**) gain University Entrance
18% gain excellence certificate endorsements (34/190 students)
NZ Scholarship
25 scholarship awards won
*This includes all students enrolled in a particular year level.
** This refers to all students enrolled in a programme of assessment which will allow achievement at Level Three or University Entrance.
112018 OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Priority Area #1 - To support, develop, retain & attract high quality energetic teachers, leaders and staff
Objective: A new Principal for Paraparaumu College is appointed
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
A thorough and rigorous process is followed to recruit and appoint an outstanding educational A new Principal is appointed April 2018
leader for Paraparaumu College.
Objective: Professional learning programmes and related structures are aligned and embedded
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
The ‘PC Way’ is embedded as the key curriculum navigational tool at Paraparaumu College at all A self-review of the PC Way & September 2018
levels of the curriculum. its impact on teaching
programmes is conducted in
Term 3 with the report made
available to the Board.
The understanding about the personalisation of learning generated through the Teacher-Led Staff professional learning December 2018.
Innovation Fund project is shared to inform and enhance teaching practice. programme includes focus on
the learning from this project
& support is available to
teachers outside of the project
to assist with their
development of ‘personalised’
approaches.
Appraisal processes are developed to reflect the ‘Great Learner’ values, the ‘PC Way’ and the The ‘PC Way’ observation tool December 2018.
revised requirements of the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, and followed & revised appraisal framework
throughout the school. are used by all members of the
teaching staff throughout
2018.
12Objective: Staff well-being is prioritised
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
Staff well-being is monitored and initiatives to support staff wellbeing are introduced. Staff are surveyed about their December 2018
well-being with results
considered by senior leaders.
At least two initiatives which
support staff wellbeing are
offered.
Priority Area #2 - To inspire all students to achieve personal excellence in their learning
Objective: The curriculum, timetable and related programmes are developed to reflect the ‘PC Way’
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
Integrated approaches for the Year 9 curriculum are embedded, reviewed and developed A self-review of the Year 9 September 2018.
integrated programmes occurs
during Term 3
A sustainable approach is embedded which supports and enhances the use of student Sustainable approach April 2018
achievement data to more effectively track Year 11-13 student progress and intervene where embedded.
appropriate.
A rigorous, school-wide approach to assessment in Years 9 and 10 is utilised Junior assessment framework is July 2018
used across all learning areas.
The tracking of student achievement, with targeted interventions, is extended to include Year 9 Reports to Board include a focus September 2018
and 10 students. on Year 9 & 10 data where
appropriate
A team is established to develop structures which support, extend and enrich gifted and Team established. A short October 2018
talented students. written report on their work is
provided to the Board.
13Current approaches used in digital technology at Paraparaumu College are reviewed in light of Review completed & reported July 2018
the new national Digital Technology Curriculum framework. to the Curriculum Leadership
Group
Objective: Culturally responsive practice is grown and supported
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
The Te Ako Patuia plan is reviewed, developed in light of Kia Eke Panuku, and used as a basis for Revised plan developed & April 2018.
growing culturally responsive practice in the College. utilised.
Objective: Careers programmes and partnerships are enhanced
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
The Careers programme within the College is enhanced and extended to aid course selection, A report on developments November 2018.
tertiary connections and work readiness. in Careers and Transition is
provided to the Board.
Vocational Pathways are utilised as a means of aiding student focus and achievement as they A report on developments November 2018.
move through the school. in Careers and Transition is
provided to the Board.
Secondary/Tertiary training opportunities are maximised for Māori and Pasifika students in A report on developments November 2018
conjunction with whānau. in Careers and Transition is
provided to the Board.
Partnerships with employers and tertiary providers are developed and grown to provide A report on developments November 2018.
increased and authentic curriculum opportunities for students, especially for Year 13 boys. in Careers and Transition is
provided to the Board.
14Priority Area #3 - To enhance the culture of learning, whānau and community at Paraparaumu College
Objective: Student wellbeing is tracked and enhanced
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
The appointment of a Guidance Leader is prioritised to supplement the existing Guidance Appropriate appointment made April 2018
Counselling team.
NZCER’s “Wellbeing @ School” resource is utilised as a tool for tracking student wellbeing and Results of survey are considered April 2018
enhancing the experience of all students within the school community by Board, Senior Leadership
team & other groups, with
appropriate actions resulting
Objective: Positive Behaviour for Learning approaches are extended to include restorative practice
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
The Positive Behaviour for Learning programme (CARE) is enhanced through a focus on Milestone requirements for December 2018.
teaching behavioural expectations, developing consistent and relevant outcomes for students PB4L Restorative and ‘Tier 2’ are
and through the development of our restorative practices within the College community. met.
Objective: Community partnerships and collaborations are sought and developed
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
A Memorandum of Understanding is sought with Te Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai and if MOU is developed and July 2018.
appropriate developed in partnership with them partnership develops as a result.
15Objective: An international fee-paying programme is introduced
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
An international fee-paying programme is grown and developed A plan for the continued growth August 2018
& development of the
international fee-paying
programme is provided for the
Board
Objective: The property programme supports the emphasis of both the ‘Great Learner’ values and the ‘PC Way’
Actions Measure Date of Delivery
The Administration Block is remediated and redeveloped into ‘Te Manawa’ a hub for students, Project completed. September 2018
whānau and staff
The Culture Centre, including a new Te Reo Māori teaching space, is developed Construction begins December 2018.
Plans for the redevelopment of the Library are finalised Architectural plans finalised October 2018
Plans for the redevelopment of the Technology teaching area are finalised Architectural plans finalised October 2018
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