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Paraparaumu College
Charter &
Strategic Plan
2015
1
Paraparaumu College – “Connect, Learn, Thrive”
Paraparaumu College is a thriving community of learners located at Paraparaumu on the Kapiti
Coast, 45 minutes’ drive (or train-ride) north of Wellington City. The majority of us live in the
local area of Paraparaumu, Paraparaumu Beach, Otaihanga, Waikanae and Pekapeka.
We are a co-educational secondary school for students from Years 9 to 13. For the purposes
of Ministry of Education funding Paraparaumu College is graded within decile 8, but our
community is drawn from the whole range of Kapiti’s socio-economic groups, reflecting New
Zealand as a whole.
Of our 1150 students, approximately 165 identify as New Zealand Māori. Some have
connections to Te Ātiawa, the tangata whenua of the area. Our Strategic and Annual Plans
and Te Ako Patuia (our Good Learner Partnership Plan) outline our work developing for the
school, policies and practices that reflect New Zealand’s cultural diversity and the unique
position of Māori culture within Aotearoa. Our work in this area is supported by the “Kia Ake
Panuku – Building on Success” programme. All our students have the opportunity to learn
about tikanga Māori (Māori culture) and te reo Māori (Māori language).
Paraparaumu College’s principles, our curriculum, our approaches to learning and our values
are summarised by our “Good Learner Profile”. As a community of curious learners we strive
to be self-managing and critical thinkers, focused on the task at hand, collaborative in our
approach and resilient when we encounter obstacles. These learning attributes are crucial in
the digital age as teachers no longer control students’ access to knowledge, information and
ideas.
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.
Paraparaumu College is a “Positive Behaviour for Learning” School. This provides us with a
framework for ensuring that the attributes of the “Good Learner” are fostered through our
interactions with each other. As a Wellington Loop school, we also partner with other schools
in the Wellington region in our work transforming learning at Paraparaumu College in the
digital age.
2Paraparaumu College
Strategic Plan
2014-2017
3PARAPARAUMU COLLEGE’S GOOD LEARNER PROFILE
4STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
As a result of extensive consultation with the Paraparaumu College community, the BOT has 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 attract, retain, develop and support To inspire all students to achieve personal To enhance the culture of learning,
high quality energetic teachers, excellence in their learning whanau and community at
leaders and staff 1. Curriculum, timetable and reporting Paraparaumu College
1. A leading and stimulating educational procedures are developed to support the 1. Community relationships are enriched
environment is established vision established through the Good Learner in order to support Paraparaumu
2. Systems and structures which support Project College’s students and enhance the
high quality teaching and learning are 2. Te Ako Patuia – The Paraparaumu College capacity of its staff
developed Partnership Plan is implemented 2. Alternative pastoral structures are
3. Staff professional learning is aligned 3. A culture of critical inquiry is developed considered as a means of enhancing
with the emphases of Paraparaumu within the College with the aim of improving the College’s culture.
College’s Good Learner Profile and Te the academic performance of all students. 3. The extra-curricular programmes are
Ako Patuia (partnership plan) 4. Initiatives which support the personalisation developed in order to increase
4. A culture of innovative curriculum of learning are developed, implemented and student participation
practice is developed. supported. 4. Communication strategies used
within the College and with its
community are reviewed and
enhanced.
5. Approaches are developed which
promote pride, learning and
achievement at Paraparaumu College
6. A new property plan is developed in
light of The Good Learner Project and
Te Ako Patuia.
5STRATEGIC PRIORITIES IN DETAIL
Priority Area #1 - To attract, retain, develop, and support high quality energetic teachers, leaders and staff
Key Objectives Status Target Year
Strategies 2014-17
A leading Celebrate and acknowledge the expertise and achievements of staff. Implemented 2014
and and ongoing
stimulating Increase staff involvement in extra-curricular activities. Refocus for 2014
educational 2015
environment
A leadership programme for Paraparaumu College staff members to foster leadership potential in 2015
is
established staff members is implemented.
The professional development programme is responsive to student and staff needs. 2015
The feasibility of establishing an educational research institute at Paraparaumu College is 2016
determined.
Systems and Develop systems and structures between the Senior Management Team and staff that provide a Completed 2014
structures collaborative and transparent way of supporting high quality teaching.
which
support high A performance management system aligned with the College’s vision, which improves curriculum Commenced 2014
quality delivery and student achievement, is implemented. and ongoing
teaching and
learning are Cultural competencies (as identified in Tataiako) are considered when appointments are made, Commenced 2014
developed performance appraisals are undertaken and professional learning is provided. and ongoing
Improve the accessibility of the Principal to staff. Focus for 2015 2014
6Support functions are aligned to curriculum delivery, student achievement and optimise the use of Review 2014
College resources. completed and
new structure
in place
Staff The in-school professional learning programme is reviewed annually to ensure that it aligns with the Implemented 2014-2017
professional Good Learner Profile and meets student and staff needs. and ongoing
learning is
The professional learning programme includes space for staff within learning areas and in cross- Implemented 2014-2017
aligned with and ongoing
curricular groups to review and develop curriculum programmes and teaching approaches in light of
the
the Good Learner Profile.
emphases of
Paraparaumu
College’s
Good
Learner
Profile
A culture of Personalised learning becomes the norm at Paraparaumu College. 2015
innovative
curriculum
practice is A cross-curricular and collaborative approach to learning is trialled and recommendations presented 2016
developed. to the Board of Trustees.
Review the impact of the Good Learner Profile on learning at Paraparaumu College. 2016
7Priority Area #2 - To inspire all students to achieve personal excellence in their learning
Key Strategies Objectives Target Year
2014-17
Curriculum, timetable Meaningful information about student progress is provided to the Board of Trustees on a Commenced 2014-2017
and reporting regular basis to support governance decisions that impact on student achievement and ongoing
procedures are
Video conference and other digital technologies are utilised to increase curriculum breadth Implemented 2014-2017
developed to support
and enhance existing curriculum programmes. and ongoing
the vision established
through the Good A “Good Learner” programme is established within the Year 9 curriculum so that students Programme in 2015
Learner Project learn how to learn place for 2015
The timetable (including the number of options at each level) is reviewed. 2015
Real time and meaningful information about student progress is provided to individual 2015
students, their parents and teachers so that everyone understands the next learning steps.
Te Ako Patuia – The Te Ako Patuia – The Paraparaumu College Partnership Plan becomes integral to the day-to- Plan 2014
Paraparaumu College day college life. established. Kia
Partnership Plan is Ake Panuku
implemented initiative to
support
implementation
A culture of critical The Departmental Self-Review processes are enhanced by focusing on curriculum learning Completed 2014
inquiry is developed areas rather than individual departments
within the College
The achievement of boys at Paraparaumu College is improved. Inquiry 2014
with the aim of
underway
improving the
academic The level of student input into curriculum design is increased. 2015
performance of all Paraparaumu College’s special needs and learning support programmes are enhanced. 2015
students.
Learning experiences outside of a traditional classroom are explored and adopted. 2016
8Initiatives which Gifted and Talented students are identified, supported, extended and celebrated. Pilot 2014
support the programme
personalisation of established
learning are
Student achievement data is used to effectively track student progress and inform teaching Commenced 2014
developed,
and learning. and ongoing
implemented and
supported. Initiatives for tracking student achievement and interventions (e.g. individualised study leave Implemented 2014
programme) are coordinated to ensure that each student reaches his or her potential. and ongoing
Gateway ‘Home Room’ and other careers and pathways-focused initiatives enhance 2015
opportunities for individual students.
Student autonomy and ownership of their learning is encouraged. 2016
9Priority Area #3 - To enhance the culture of learning, whanau and community at Paraparaumu College
Key Strategies Objectives Status Target Year
2014-17
Community A Pasifika Parents ‘Fono’ is established with the aim of supporting the achievement of Pasifika Implemented 2014
relationships are students. and ongoing
enriched in order
A student ‘Tech Crew’ is established to support both students and teachers in their understanding Commenced 2014
to support
and use of digital technologies. and ongoing
Paraparaumu
College’s students
Opportunities to develop formal and informal partnerships with innovative business and Implemented 2014-2017
and enhance the
community groups are sought with the aim of providing students with authentic learning and ongoing
capacity of its staff
experiences.
Partnerships with community groups are developed with the aim of increasing service Commenced 2014-2017
opportunities for students. and ongoing
Relationships with local and other Wellington Loop schools are enhanced with the aim of Implemented 2014-2017
providing Paraparaumu College staff and students with opportunities to collaborate with those in and ongoing
other schools.
Alternative The house system is developed as a means of fostering student leadership opportunities and a Completed 2014
pastoral structures sense of belonging at Paraparaumu College. and ongoing
are considered as a
means of The structures for deaning and form groups are developed to enhance teacher, student and 2015
enhancing the whanau relationships and personalise learning at Paraparaumu College.
College’s culture.
The extra- Participation of students and staff involved in Paraparaumu College sport is increased. Focus for 2014
curricular 2015
programmes are
developed in order Participation of students and staff involved in the Paraparaumu College arts programme is Focus for 2014
to increase student increased. 2015
participation
10Communication A plan for increasing the publicity and media coverage of Paraparaumu College and its people is Completed 2014
strategies used formulated. and
within the College implemented
and with its
Consultation strategies (e.g. the Wellington City ‘commuter lunch’) are developed or enhanced as Implemented 2014-2017
community are
a means of developing a culture of critical inquiry at Paraparaumu College. and ongoing
reviewed and
enhanced. Communication channels used within the College are broadened and optimised by taking 2015
advantage of digital communication trends.
The Student/Parent/Teacher interviews are developed to provide a better learner and learning 2016
focused structure.
Approaches are The Ministry of Education’s Positive Behaviour for Learning initiative is implemented in order to Implemented 2014
developed which enhance teaching and learning at Paraparaumu College. and ongoing
promote pride,
learning and A range of strategies for acknowledging and celebrating student academic success at Implemented 2014
achievement at Paraparaumu College and within the community is developed. and ongoing
Paraparaumu Strategies are developed to ensure that the uniform is worn to a high standard by all students Focus for 2014
College with the aim of enhancing school pride. 2015
The development of an international fee paying student programme at Paraparaumu College is 2016
explored.
Uniform variations are explored to provide a means of developing identity and acknowledging 2016
success in academic and extra-curricular pursuits.
Restorative practices are incorporated into the pastoral system at the College. 2016
A new property A new property plan is developed in order to modernise learning environments Implemented 2014
plan is developed and ongoing
in light of The
11Good Learner A Cultural Centre is developed at the College. Concept 2014
Project and Te Ako developed.
Patuia Consultation
underway
12Paraparaumu College
Operating Plan
2015
13PARAPARAUMU COLLEGE’S GOOD LEARNER PROFILE
Paraparaumu College’s principles, our curriculum, our approaches to
learning and our values are summarised by our “Good Learner Profile”. As a
community of curious learners we strive to be self-managing and critical
thinkers, focused on the task at hand, collaborative in our approach and
resilient when we encounter obstacles. These learning attributes are crucial
in the digital age as teachers no longer control students’ access to
knowledge, information and ideas.
14STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Three priority areas have been identified. Projects to support each area are listed below.
Teaching Excellence Learning Excellence A Culture of Excellence
To attract, retain, develop and support To inspire all students to achieve personal To enhance the culture of learning, whanau
high quality energetic teachers, excellence in their learning and community at Paraparaumu College
leaders and staff 1. Curriculum, timetable and reporting 1. Community relationships are enriched in
1. A leading and stimulating educational procedures are developed to support the order to support Paraparaumu College’s
environment is established vision established through the Good Learner students and enhance the capacity of its staff
2. Systems and structures which support Project 2. Alternative pastoral structures are
high quality teaching and learning are 2. Te Ako Patuia – The Paraparaumu College considered as a means of enhancing the
developed Partnership Plan is implemented College’s culture.
3. Staff professional learning is aligned 3. A culture of critical inquiry is developed 3. The extra-curricular programmes are
with the emphases of Paraparaumu within the College with the aim of improving developed in order to increase student
College’s Good Learner Profile and Te the academic performance of all students. participation
Ako Patuia 4. Initiatives which support the personalisation 4. Communication strategies used within the
4. A culture of innovative curriculum of learning are developed, implemented and College and with its community are reviewed
practice is developed. supported. and enhanced.
5. Approaches are developed which promote
pride, learning and achievement at
Paraparaumu College
6. A new property plan is developed in light of
The Good Learner Project and Te Ako Patuia
151. 2015 TARGETS
This Operational Plan is designed to raise student achievement in order to meet the following targets:
Maori
85% of all Maori students who leave Paraparaumu College gain NCEA Level Two
Boys
85% of all boys who leave Paraparaumu College gain NCEA Level Two
Pasifika
85% of all Pasifika students who leave Paraparaumu College gain NCEA Level Two
Level One
90% of all Year 11 students (roll-based)* gain NCEA Level One (204/227 students)
22% gain excellence certificate endorsements (45/227 students)
Level Two
85% of all Year 12 students (roll based)* gain NCEA Level Two (207/244 students)
19% gain excellence certificate endorsements (46/244 students)
Level Three
71% of all Year 13 students (roll-based)* gain NCEA Level Three (163/230 students) TBC
59% gain University Entrance (136/230 students)
14% gain excellence certificate endorsements (32/230 students)
NZ Scholarship
20 scholarship awards won
*This includes all students in a particular year level rather than “participation” statistics which exclude students without a full assessment programme
16OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Priority Area #1 - To attract, retain, develop, and support high quality energetic teachers, leaders and staff
Objective: A leading and stimulating educational environment is established
Actions Measure Date of delivery
An investigative report is written in which incentives for increasing staff involvement in extra-curricular Report is presented March 2015
activities are identified. to the Board and
subsequent
decisions made
A leadership programme for Paraparaumu College staff members is implemented A programme is December 2015
established and first
set of participants
identified
Objective: Systems and structures which support high quality teaching and learning are developed
Actions Measure Date of delivery
A schedule is established so that every staff member meets formally with the Principal once every two years to A schedule for 2015 March 2015
discuss goals and ideas for the future direction of the College. and 2016 is
developed. 2015
appointments are
met
Cultural competencies (as identified in Tataiako) are included in procedures for staff appointments, staff Procedures related September 2015
appraisal processes and professional learning plans. to staff updated
The staff appraisal system is reviewed to ensure that it aligns with the College’s vision, and supports Appraisals for 2016 December 2015
curriculum delivery and student achievement. based on new
system
17Objective: Staff professional learning is aligned with the emphases of Paraparaumu College’s Good Learner Profile and Te Ako Patuia
Actions Measure Date of delivery
The in-school professional learning programme for 2015 is reviewed to ensure that it aligns with the Good Programme September 2015
Learner Profile and Te Ako Patuia and meets student and staff needs. reviewed and
revised
Objective: A culture of innovative curriculum practice is developed
Actions Measure Date of delivery
New initiatives which support the personalisation of learning are implemented. Two new initiatives September 2015
are reported to the
BOT
Priority Area #2 - To inspire all students to achieve personal excellence in their learning
Objective: Curriculum, timetable and reporting procedures are developed to support the vision established through the Good Learner Project
Actions Measure Date of delivery
Video conferences and other digital technologies are utilised in order to increase curriculum breadth and The College offers February 2015
enhance existing curriculum programmes. one course through
the Virtual Learning
Network for 2015.
A process is established through which meaningful information about student achievement is provided to the Process established July 2015
Board of Trustees on a regular basis to support governance decisions that impact on student achievement
18A “Good Learner” programme is established within the Year 9 curriculum so that students learn some Programme March 2015
strategies about how to learn at Paraparaumu College. established and
evaluated
The timetable (including the number of options at each level) is reviewed with student, staff and parent input. Timetable reviewed July 2015
with new structure
in place for 2016
Real time and meaningful information about student progress is provided to individual students, their parents Real-time reporting April 2015
and teachers so that everyone understands next learning steps. initiative
implemented
Objective: Te Ako Patuia – The Paraparaumu College Partnership Plan is implemented
Actions Measure Date of delivery
The “Kia Ake Panuku- Building on Success” programme is implemented with the aim of raising Maori student First year’s December 2015
achievement. milestone’s met
Objective: A culture of critical inquiry is developed within the College with the aim of improving the academic performance of all students.
Actions Measure Date of delivery
The processes for Learning Area Self-Reviews are refined to ensure that school-wide priorities are emphasised New templates for March 2015
within all reviews. 2015 Learning Area
Reviews are
developed
An investigation into the factors influencing boys’ achievement at Paraparaumu College is undertaken, with Report considered July 2015
recommendations considered by the Curriculum Leadership Group. by CLG and
recommendations
accepted
A review of Paraparaumu College’s special needs and learning support programmes is carried out. Review completed September 2015.
and
recommendations
implemented for
2016.
19Objective: Initiatives which support the personalisation of learning are developed, implemented and supported.
Actions Measure Date of delivery
The 2014 Year 9 Gifted and Talented pilot programme is expanded to Year 10. Expanded December 2015
programme in place
A coordinated approach is established which supports and enhances the use of student achievement data to Early identification June 2015
more effectively track student progress and inform teaching and learning. of target students
with appropriate
interventions in
place
The recommendations from the 2014 review of Pathways programmes within the College are implemented. Recommendations December 2015
implemented
A plan for enhancing the Paraparaumu College curriculum to enable students to be “Asia Equipped” is Plan developed March 2015
developed in conjunction with Asia New Zealand.
Priority Area #3 - To enhance the culture of learning, whanau and community at Paraparaumu College
Objective: Community relationships are enriched in order to support Paraparaumu College’s students and enhance the capacity of its staff
Actions Measure Date of delivery
The Kapiti Tech Expo is utilised as an opportunity to develop community connections to support student Participation in July 2015
engagement and achievement. Kapiti Tech Expo
Opportunities to be part of a formal “Community of Schools” in the Otaki-Kapiti area are actively explored. Participation in IES December 2015
discussions
Plans for working with other schools as part of the Asian Language Learning in Schools (ALLiS) initiative are Plans developed December 2015
developed.
20Objective: Alternative pastoral structures are considered as a means of enhancing the College’s culture.
Operational Objectives Measure Date of delivery
The structures for deaning and form groups are developed to enhance teacher, student and whanau New structures in December 2015
relationships and personalise learning at Paraparaumu College. place for 2016.
Objective: The extra-curricular programmes are developed in order to increase student participation.
Actions Measure Date of delivery
A review of the extra-curricular offerings at the College is undertaken with the aim of increasing student Review is completed July 2015
participation. and submitted to
the BOT
Objective: Communication strategies used within the College and with its community are reviewed and enhanced.
Actions Measure Date of delivery
Fortnightly emails to whanau and parents provide links to an up-to-date College website. Fortnightly parent 2015
emails
An automated text-alert system is utilised as part of the College’s absence procedures. Automated text March 2015
system in place
Objective: Approaches are developed which promote pride, learning and achievement at Paraparaumu College
Actions Measure Date of delivery
The Ministry of Education’s Positive Behaviour for Learning initiative is implemented in order to enhance Second year’s December 2015
teaching and learning at Paraparaumu College. milestones met
A working group is established in order to develop a range of strategies for acknowledging and celebrating Working group June 2015
student academic success at Paraparaumu College and within the community. established
21Objective: A new property plan is developed in light of The Good Learner Project and Te Ako Patuia
Actions Measure Date of delivery
An overall plan for the development of property at Paraparaumu College is finalised with the aim of Plan finalised July 2015
remediating leaky buildings and developing modern learning environments in line with the Good Learner
Project and Te Ako Patuia.
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