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Bridge Pa School Charter 2014 Connect to the Past – Prepare for the Future "E anga whakamua ai - me titiro whakamuri"

Steve’s documents/ Principals Stuff/Charters/ 2014 dated February 2014

BRIDGE PA SCHOOL CHARTER 2014 incorporating

Strategic Plan 2014 - 2016

& Annual Plan 2014 School ID Number 2547

Step Up – Ka Hikitia

Bridge Pa School

Summary Statement

Location and Community Context

Bridge Pa is a small community approximately 15 minutes South of Hastings. It is surrounded by vineyards and Life Style blocks. The community also consists of two Marae, one situated on Maraekakaho Road (Korongata Marae) and the other in Raukawa Road, (Mangaroa Marae). It has a large congregation of Latter Day Saints, including a Latter Day Saints Chapel. There are also two Marae based Kohanga Reo.

Bridge Pa School is a co-educational, State, Primary School whose parents choose to have their children educated at it because of its uniqueness and character. Students come from a range of low to mid socio-economic backgrounds. Bridge Pa School caters for students from Year 1 to Year 8 and has a decile rating of 2.

At present, the school has an Enrolment Scheme in place, which determines the amount of floor space the school is entitled to for each student. The roll number is capped at 52. The school is able to take more students than 52 if it chooses to do so based on the priorities listed in the Enrolment Scheme.

The school roll is essentially of Maori origin and primarily of Ngati Kahungungu descent. The school values all cultures and embraces Maori culture, customs & etiquette. The school promotes the philosophies of Whanaungatanga, acknowledging the sacredness of all individuals, family, hapu and iwi. The students learn about, understand and appreciate the Treaty of Waitangi. As a partnership between the students, parents, staff and board, the school believes that we will achieve together.

In April 2010, the building of a new school was completed to replace the existing school. The old school was completely demolished and landscaping of the grounds has been completed.

The school has gained access to the “Fruit in Schools” programme, “Breakfast in Schools” sponsored by Sanitarium and Fonterra, Milk in Schools (Fonterra), the “Say Ahh” Strep A Screening Programme and recently a bike track and bicycles to promote pupils fitness. All of these programmes are beneficial to the school.

Our Vision

Connect to the Past – Prepare for the Future "E anga whakamua ai - me titiro whakamuri"

Mission Statement

By connecting to the past, our pupils will have a better sense of who they are and where they have come from. This awareness will help to develop them to become confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners of the future

Our Motto

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STEP UP – KA HIKITIA

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Our School Values

New Zealand Curriculum

Values we support as a national direction, through encouragement, modelling and exploration

Our School

Vision of the qualities Bridge Pa School students will develop as a result of our influence and example during their years of learning and living in our school and its community.

Excellence aiming high, persevering

Innovation, inquiry, curiosity thinking critically, creatively, reflectively

Diversity different cultures, languages, heritages

Equity fairness and social justice

Community and participation for the common good

Ecological sustainability Care for the environment, etc.

Integrity being honest, responsible, accountable, ethical

The New Zealand Curriculum (2007)

Manaakitanga Helping each other, walking the walk, awhi (support), active listening, coaching.

Matauranga Building on knowledge, learning new strategies/information, sharing information.

Whakapapa History of the Tipuna and the Waahi, making whanau links in the group, Mihi and Pepeha.

Tikanga Doing the right thing, playing by the rules

Whanaungatanga A sense of belonging, inclusiveness, participation

Kaitiakitanga Protect our natural resources, look after our school grounds, plant fruit trees and vegetables.

Maramatanga Understanding, can see the relevance of their learning

Tuakana /Teina

Experienced helping those less experienced, Senior Pupils/Junior Pupils

The school values were developed from on-going review and consultation with Teaching Staff, Community and the Board of Trustees and reflect those on page 10 of the New Zealand Curriculum. These values shape how we behave and interact at Bridge Pa School. Through on-going reflection and review the school ensures they are encouraged, modelled and explored in all school practices and programmes.

Summary of National Education Priorities

1. Success for All All Years 1 – 10 students will be given the opportunity to gain the Knowledge, Principles, Key Competencies and Values identified in the New Zealand Curriculum.

2. Safe Learning Environment Schools will provide a safe physical and emotional environment for all students.

3. Improving Literacy & Numeracy Schools will place priority on improving student achievement in literacy and numeracy especially in Years 1-4. Special emphasis will be placed on students whose further education may be at risk through under achievement in literacy and or numeracy.

4. Better Use of Student Achievement Information Schools will gather sufficiently comprehensive assessment evidence, schools will improve outcomes for students who are not achieving, or at risk of not achieving, or have special learning needs.

5. Improving Outcomes for Students at Risk Drawing on dependable assessment evidence, schools will improve outcomes for students who are not achieving, or are at risk of not achieving or have special learning needs.

6. Improving Maori Outcomes Schools will work with Maori Communities to plan, set targets for, and achieve better outcomes for Maori students.

7. Providing Career Advice Schools will provide career education and guidance in Year 7 and above. Special emphasis will be placed on Career Guidance for at-risk students who are unprepared for the transition to the workplace or further study.

8. Reporting Schools will report to students and parents on the achievement of individual students and to the school’s community on the achievement of students as a whole against the National Standards.

National Education Priorities

At Bridge Pa School we meet the NEP’s by

Success for all (NEP 1) Any Value Added success is celebrated.

Programmes of work set at the appropriate level.

A Safe Learning Environment (NEP 2) Pupils are encouraged to take risks in their learning.

Whanaungatanga & Manaakitanga are encouraged throughout the school

Improving Literacy & Numeracy (NEP 3) Majority of school programme is aimed at improving Literacy & Numeracy.

Reading Recovery in 2014

Accelerated Learning in Maths (ALIM) in 2014

Better Use of Student Achievement Information (NEP 4)

Achievement Data used to inform teachers planning and Teacher Inquiry.

Achievement Data used to report to the BOT & Community

Achievement Data used for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and referrals to Outside Agencies.

Allocation of Resources.

Improving Outcomes for Students at Risk.(NEP 5) Work set at appropriate level. Ability groups. Individualised Education Plans.

Improving Maori Outcomes (NEP 6) Develop Culturally Responsive procedures within the school.

Use of documentation such as Ka Hikitia and Tàtaiako.

Practice & implement our Maori Values within the school and community.

Providing Career Guidance (NEP 7) Senior Class Career Guidance Booklet that identifies their personal qualities

Reporting (NEP 8) Board Meetings, Newsletters, Written Reports against the National Standards (twice a year), Parent Interviews, Student Led Conferences

Statement of Intent: Maori Students

Ensure the school’s operations reflect New Zealand’s cultural diversity and the unique position of the Maori culture and all cultures within the school and provide instruction in Tikanga Maori and Te Reo Maori for all students - and in particular for those parents who may request that the school do so.

The board will consult with our Maori community by way of meetings (where necessary),

newsletters, reporting at both Board and community levels to Maori about schools policies, plans and targets for improving Maori achievement

The unique position of the Maori Culture Ensure that Maori Culture is celebrated by the school by:

The regular consultation with Maori as a prime stakeholder about strategic direction and

programmes Fostering of Manakitanga Singing of National Anthem in Maori & English at each assembly. Use of Kaumatua/Kuia as necessary. Performance of Kapahaka & participation in the local Kapa Haka Festival Use of Te Reo in the classrooms. Karakia/Himene to start each day plus Karakia Kai & Karakia Whakamutanga. Attending Local Marae as applicable.

What reasonable steps will the school take to incorporate Tikanga Maori (Maori Culture and Protocol) into the school’s curriculum?

Refer to Ka Hikitia document for guidance.

Promotion of Ngaiti Kuhungunutanga through participation in the Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Cultural Standards.

Use of Maori language in programmes, signs, greetings etc

Regular Marae visit and study

Focus on Maori Waiata primarily Ngati Kahungunu)

Include a Maori dimension when appropriate in all curriculum areas. e.g. Matariki

Treaty of Waitangi awareness

Upskilling of staff

Nga Taonga Takaro (Traditional Maori Games)

Consult other parents to gauge level of need

Board of Trustees discuss at meetings

Liaise with local schools such as Paki Paki Bi-lingual and Te Kura Kaupapa ki Heretaunga

Contact Correspondence School for individual programmes.

What steps will be taken to discover the views and concerns of the school’s Maori Community?

Ensure that the Maori community is fully informed on the Strategic Plan highlights and relevant changes.

Consult formally by survey, telephone and/or meeting as appropriate. If possible, use the Maori community’s own process.

Community Hui as required.

Use of informal gatherings such as sports events

“Open Door” policy

2001 Education Standards Act Section 61,(3),(a),(ii) “A school charter must contain… a section that includes

the aim of ensuring that all reasonable steps are taken to provide instruction in Tikanga Maori (Maori culture) and Te Reo Maori (the Maori language) for full-time students whose parents ask for it.”

The school consists of –

Senior Classroom (Year 5 to Year 8) External toilets at each end of school

Middle Classroom (Year 3 to Year 5) Swimming Pool

Junior Classroom (New Entrants to Year 2) Toilets/Changing Rooms

Principal’s Office Basketball/Netball courts

Receptionist Area Adventure playground

Sick Bay Physical Education Shed

Staff Toilet Garage for School Van

Disabled Toilet/Shower Sports field, Storage shed, BMX Track

Staffroom/Kitchen Caretakers Shed

Library Swimming Pool with Water Pump & Filter Room Shed

Teacher Resource Room Bike Track and Storage Container

Teacher Preparation Room

The school is fortunate to have an expansive grassed area and netball courts. Work has been carried out in identifying hazards or unsafe areas and these have been removed.

Extensive landscaping has taken place including new lawns and gardens, “Poutama” paving stones, new paths and Matariki Stars..

The staff is made up of: Teaching Staff

Principal (Steve Driver) 0.4 (in Middle Class) Senior Class Teacher (Sam McLean) 1.0 Years 5 to 8 Middle Class Teacher (Maurenn Box) 0.6 Years 3 to 5 Junior Class Teacher (Bridie Horsfall) 1.0 New Entrants to Year 2 Support Staff Office Administrator (Rochelle Rose) Teacher Aide/s (Natasha Craig) Cleaner (Alice Theodore) Caretaker (Stu Morrell) School Van Driver (Stu Morrell) Pool Attendant (Summer months only) Stu Morrell

Grass cutting (Group Mowing) and Rubbish Disposal (Waste Management) are under contract and reviewed on an annual basis. A wide range of outside agencies support the school. These include – Public Heath Nurse; School Dental Therapists; Hearing & Vision Testers; Ministry of Education; School Support Services; Massey University; Group Special Education (GSE); Department of Corrections; Resource Teachers in Literacy (RT Lit); Resource Teachers of Learning & Behaviour (RTLB); Social Worker in Schools (SWIS)

Board of Trustees

Dustine Sadler (Chairperson) Steve Driver (Principal) Bridie Horsfall (Staff Rep) Whitney Ferris (Parent Rep) Daniel De Thierry (Parent Rep) Michelle Smith (Parent Rep) Sam McLean (Secretary)

Bridge Pa School

STRATEGIC PLAN 2014 - 2016

The Strategic Plan is a guide as to what direction the school will take over the next 3-5 years. It can be changed as the need arises. It should be linked to the School’s Vision which is “Connect to the Past – Prepare for the Future

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS ON THIS PAGE OR ON BACK

CONNECT TO THE PAST

SUSTAINABILITY NGATI KAHUNGUNUTANGA

Aim To promote traditional Maori practices of being self sufficient.

Ideas

Establish a community garden at the school to grow a wide variety of vegetables including potatoes and kumera. 2014

Building of a Pàtaka (Storage House) 2014?

Planting of fruit trees. 2014

Making Rewana (grow potatoes, make bug)

Native Trees (Kawa & Rongoa) 2013

Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga 2014 - 2016

Hangi Preparation 2015

Food Preservation Techniques (Smoking) 2015

Food Preparation 2015

Catching Eels. 2015

Moana Kawa & Tikanga. 2015

Use of the Maori Planting & Fishing Calendar.

Needs Community “buy in”

Survey what skills are available in the

community. 2014

Aim

To promote Ngati Kahungunu Cultural Standards within the school.

Ideas

Pepeha (including physically visiting

Kahuranaki. Ngaruroro River, Marae) 2014

Whakapapa 2014 - 2016

School Song 2014

School Haka 2014

History of Bridge Pa 2014 - 2016

Knowledge of Wahi Tapu 2015

Identify local Kaumatua/Kuia 2014

Local Waiata/Himene/Oriori 2015

Teaching of Te Reo 2014 - 2016

Local Kawa 2014

Formation of a Maori Advisory

Group/Consultation Group. 2015

Kapa Haka 2014 -2016

Weaving, Carving etc 2015

Local Myths & Legends (Pakiwaitara) 2015

Interview Kaumatua/Kuia 2014

Whanau/Family Values 2014

Strategic Planning 2014 – 2016

The Strategic Plan is a guide as to what direction the school will take over the next 3-5 years. It can be changed as the need arises. It should be linked to the School’s Vision which is “Connect to the Past – Prepare for the Future

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS ON THIS PAGE OR ON BACK.

PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE

HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOL INFORMATION COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Ideas

Continue to be a Health Promoting School

2014 - 2016

Participate in the Breakfast in Schools

Programme 2014 - 2016

Participate in the Fruit in Schools Programme.

Health Promoting School Committee with

Student representation. 2014 - 2016

Investigate Recycling in Bridge Pa.

Milk in Schools 2014 – 2016

Say Ahh Programme 2014

Ideas

Purchase of IPADS 2013 - 2014

Use of IPADs in classroom 2014

Upgrade to Ultra Fast Broadband 2013

Purchase of a Server 2013

E Learning Portfolios

Participating in ICT Contract to upskill Staff

and pupils.

Purchase of appropriate software. 2014 -

2016

TANGATA RONGONUI

Bridge Pa Rongonui (Tory Reid, Hika Elliot,

George Nepia, Taine Randall etc).

Promotion of Life Long Learners.

Set ‘High Expectations” for pupils.

Careers Education for Senior Class Pupils.

Pupils to have the belief they can be

whatever they want to be. 2014

HIGHER ORDER THINKING

Ideas

Use of Blooms Taxonomy to promote Higher

Order Thinking. 2014

Use of De Bono’s Six Hats

Use of Thinking Maps. 2014

Provision for Gifted & Talented.

SPORTS

Participate in local competitions . 2014 - 2016

Continue with Hakinakina Cluster of Schools. 2014

Purchase of equipment. 2014

Purchase of uniforms. 2015

Use outside providers as coaches to teach skills. 2014

Long term goals of all weather astro turf, lighting etc

New Adventure/Fitness Playgrounds

OTHER IDEAS Helping our pupils to get

scholarships for High School.

2014

BRIDGE PA SCHOOL STRATEGIC PLAN 2014 - 2016 CHARTER

STRATEGIES INDICATORS OF

PROGRESS ANNUAL PLAN

GOALS 2014 ANNUAL PLAN


GOALS 2016

Strategy One – “Connect to the Past” We want our pupils to know:

who they are (Pepeha)

where they come from (Whakapapa)

History of Bridge Pa

Local Myths & Legends

Landmarks that are appropriate to Kahungunutanga such as Kahunranaki, Ngaruroro River, local Marae.

Aware of Kawa and Tikanga

Use of Te Reo Maori Language

We know we are making progress when:

Pupils can recite their pepeha.

Pupils can recite their Whakapapa.

Have knowledge of local landmarks appropriate to Ngati Kahungunutanga

Pupils can use Te Reo Maori language

Aware of Kawa and Tikanga of local Marae.

School Values are evident

For 2014 we aim to Connect to the Past by:

Learn about the history of Korongota Marae.

Develop a School Haka

Learn about weaving and carving

Interview local Kuia and Kaumatua to learn about the history of Bridge Pa

Develop a School Song

Survey community to see what skills are available that could be passed on to our pupils.

Promotion of Ngati Kahungunutanga through being a part of the Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Cultural Standards


Visit Mt Kahuranaki and learn about the Whakapapa associated with it. (Senior Class)

Visit the Ngaruroro River and learn about the Whakapapa associated with it. (Senior & Middle Classes)

Learn about Native Trees and Rongoa & “Tane” God of the Forest

Visit Mangaroa Marae



Learn about the preparation and making of a hangi

Learn about catching and smoking eels.

Learn about Tangaroa “God of the Sea”


Review “Connect to the Past” as part of the Strategic Plan.

Vision: Connect to the Past – Prepare for the Future





GOALS 2015 For 2015 we aim to “Prepare for the Future” by:

Provide Te Reo Maori language instruction to every pupil.

Increase the number of pupils that are achieving At or Above the National Standards in Literacy

Increase the number of pupils that are achieving At or Above the National Standards in Maths

Purchase more IPADs for pupil use.

Promote the use of ICT within the school.

Participate in Hakinakina Sports Cluster of Schools’ events (One per term)

Use data to inform our planning. IEPs as required.

Be a Health Promoting School

Review Bridge Pa Star Graduate Profile

ANNUAL PLAN GOALS 2016

Strategy Two – “Prepare for the Future” We want our pupils to be prepared for the future by:

Having an awareness of future Career Opportunities (Yr 7 & 8)

Being Literate

Being Numerate

Confident in their own abilities

Be familiar with Information Computer Technology (ICT) and how this can be used.

Knowledge of Kawa and Tikanga Maori

Use Te Reo Maori Language

Be proud of who they are.

Displaying the qualities of the Bridge Pa Star Graduate Profile.


Pupils are At or Above the National Standards in Literacy and Numeracy.

Pupils that are Below or Well Below the National Standards are making Measurable Progress

Pupils can confidently use ICT as a tool to promote their learning.

Pupils talk about wanting to have a career in something that they would not normally be associated with.

Can use Kawa and Tikanga as appropriate.

Are able to speak basic Te Reo Maori.

School Values are evident.

For 2014 we aim to “Prepare for the Future” by:

Provide Career Education for Senior Class pupils.



Purchase additional IPads for each class and provide Professional Development on how to make the best use of these in class and the school.

Promote the use of ICT within the school.




For 2016 we aim to “Prepare for the Future” by:

Provide Career Education for Senior Class pupils.



Review the instruction of Te Reo Maori in the school

Review the use of ICT in the school




Vision: Connect to the Past – Prepare for the Future






GOALS 2015

Strategy Four – School Culture We want a staff that: Demonstrates a love of pupils and

their profession.

Captures the ‘magic’ of teaching.

Engages in the School’s Vision &

Mission in programmes across the

school and in action.

Creates engaging, challenging &

effective learning programmes.

Constantly and honestly reflects on

personal performance and

effectiveness.

Is responsive & adaptable to the

diverse needs of our learners.

Provide positive, clear leadership &

direction to other staff members &

community of learners.

Is part of a reflective, trusting &

sharing collaborative team.


Teachers convey that they

are happy, feel supported

and valued.

Pupils are happy,

achieving and participating

fully in the wider school

curriculum

Performance Appraisals

For 2013 we aim to:

Link Teaching As Inquiry

projects to school focus

areas and developing

reflection.

Link appraisals to

Professional Development

requirements.

Set personal development

goals that reinforce the

desired Culture in our

school.

Use the ‘School Culture’

descriptions as part of the

key criteria for making any

future teaching

appointments.

For 2014 we aim to:

Foster staff collaboration.

Continue to use the ‘School

Culture’ descriptions as part

of the key criteria for making

any future teaching

appointments.

Look for Leadership

Opportunities through

Professional Development as

applicable.

Celebrate SUCCESS in

teaching.

Provide Professional

Development opportunities for

Support Staff.

For 2015 we aim to:

Review Appraisal process to

see whether it is robust and

rigorous.

Review our School Culture

qualities.

Provide opportunities to

communicate effectiveness

and impact as Teacher as

Inquiry projects.

APPENDIX A

SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2014

The School Professional Development Programme will enable all staff to further develop their professional ability so children may learn more effectively through improved teacher performance and teaching programmes

There are three main directions -

School Direction (Maths) via Accelerated Leadership in Maths (ALIM), Appraisal Connector

An individual Staff Performance Direction (Teacher Inquiry) & Appraisal Connector

A Governance Direction

RELEASE ALLOCATION

If funding allows, it may be possible that all teachers will be able to be released for four days so that management, organisation and assessment activities can be carried out.

It is envisaged that Professional Development will be a major focus for teachers this year. Monies will be set aside accordingly.

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTION

As part of the performance management structures teachers set their own development and performance goals for 2014 with the appraiser. These are specified with the job description and performance agreement

Charter Document ratified by the Board of Trustees on Monday

Signed: Dustine Sadler Dated _______________ Chairperson

Signed: Steve Driver Dated _______________ Principal

Copy sent to the Ministry of Education on

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