Beginning with our School-Wide Goal as set by our Board of Trustees
Theo Akroyd Board Chair introducing the Strategic Direction.
Feeling they need to be instrumental in driving the direction now.
They were looking for something for us all to buy into and be enthusiastic about.
A major part of this is self-review which the board know we do a lot of already and this is something we'll continue to do with this current focus.
"Grow Great People"
Introduction of the Board, who are a wonderful and diverse bunch of parents who are passionate about children's education.
Glen then shared the history behind the vision and mission statement and values in our school. Recently, the Board have met and discussed the new vision, mission and values and have also added some Guiding Principles and some priority areas to target.
Coaching across the school:
* Many more visitors / observers to the classroom
* Glenda and Carrie supporting in their capacities
* Brendon guiding our professional learning across the school
Innovative Learning Pedagogies and Environments
* Movement towards this across the school
* Some concern around how this will look and leaders staying informed in order to field questions and concerns from the community
Finances
Discussion around how finances will be managed and the impact that may have on teachers. Glen acknowledged that the finances are his domain and should be his concern and not ours.
Homework / Home Learning
Huge discussion was had with the board around the concept of homework.
Making contact with families and knowing them so that we can personalise and tailor home learning for the child too. The most important influencing factor is absolutely making connections with whanau so they have a port of call with the school which develops their understanding of 'education'.
Extension
Link here for extension
2016 Honours, Colours and Badge System
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PE and Aquatics Programme
Brendon shared resources and ideas with the culture of child and teacher
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