Koputaroa School Charter

8/7/2019 Koputaroa School Charter

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koputaroa school

charter

2011 - 2013

Inspiring minds on the journey of learning.

From Each Their Best

KOPUTAROA SCHOOLEstablished 1891


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VISION

Inspiring minds on the journey

of learning.

PHILOSOPHYTo inspire creative learners in a supportive

environment.

OUR VALUES...Empathy Mana Integrity RespectDiversity Inclusion Ambition

THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITYKoputaroa School (est. 1891) is a beautiful rural school located approximately 7 km northof Levin (New Zealand) between SH 1 and SH 57. We are a full primary, decile 6 schoolwith a roll that fluctuates between 160 180.

Koputaroa is the name of the local settlement and in Maori it means Breast of theAlbatross. This name refers to the heavy fog that fills the valley, and from the hill near theMarae, looks like the breast of an albatross. Koputaroa was originally called Kereru andthe schools emblem is of a Kereru.

Koputaroa once boasted a dairy, railway station, hall and dairy factory. Remaining now arethe school, hall (now situated alongside the school) and double railway tracks Koputaroa

is still frequently used as a bypass for the trains along this busy main trunk line.

For a rural school we have a large dedicated and committed staff: Principal, 7 teachers(including an AP and DP), full time Office Manager, two Teacher Aides, two releaseteachers, part-time caretaker, cleaner and two bus drivers.

Children at our school enjoy a large field, playground, trampolines and a number ofestablished trees that the children are allowed to climb. Three of our trees are protectedand recorded in the Notable Trees Trust.

At our school we place a huge emphasis on quality learning and teaching andfirmly believe in the principles of formative practice children being actively involved in thelearning and teaching process. Our staff are very committed to providing our children withthe best possible learning experiences and children enjoy a collaborative, supportive,engaging and motivational learning environment.


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AT KOPUTAROA SCHOOL WE

STRIVE FOR ALL STUDENTS TO...

be confident, independent learners

be self-motivated and self-managing

be inquisitive, creative learners who take risks and can problemsolve

be effective communicators

be resourceful

respect themselves and others

MAORI ACHIEVEMENT STATEMENTAt Koputaroa School we acknowledge New Zealands cultural diversity and in doing soacknowledge the unique position of Mori as tangata whenua. Koputaroa School will

provide opportunities that support its students in te reo and tikanga Mori. (EducationStandards Act 2001)

At Koputaroa School we have high expectations for all our students in their educationalprogression and achievement. We will continue to ensure that Mori can effectivelyachieve educational success as Mori. (Ka Hikitia)

Goals:

To provide opportunities for all students to respect and understand te reo and tikangaMaori.

To engage and involve whanau through hui and community events.

To develop the establishment of a whanau roopu.

To consult with whanau as part of self-review.


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STRATEGIC GOALS: 2011 - 2013

Goal 1: To focus on high quality learning and teaching

and to encourage and support the growth ofTikanga Maori. Characterised by:

emphasis on literacy and numeracy, the principles of formative assessment,curriculum development, inquiry learning, awareness of Maori culture andlanguage and others cultures and languages, growing infusion of e-learning,programmes and opportunities for children with learning needs and specialabilities, professional learning and developmentActions may include:Literacy Delivery Plan, Numeracy Delivery Plan, Koputaroa School Effective

Pedagogy, Koputaroa School Localised Curriculum, Conceptual Curriculum,class blogs, Web 2.0 interaction, Formative Assessment facilitation, GATEprogramme, teaching and learning of languages, Cluster initiatives, KapaHaka, Professional Learning (Development) opportunities, Development of aHealth Delivery Plan, Further understanding and unpacking of how NationalStandards can support student learning and achievement.

Goal 2: To maintain and develop a physicalenvironment that is both attractive and

functional. Characterised by:

welcoming attractive environment, building renovations, functional learningenvironments, care for the environment

Actions may include:development of the playground/turf area, vegetable gardens, Admin andRooms 1-3 upgrade, Room 7 interior repaint, Room 8 interior upgrade, 21stCentury library space, new blinds for the library, install storage systemResource Room

Goal 3: To sustain, grow and further encouragewhanau and community partnerships withinour rural environment (whanaungatanga).

Characterised by:community consultation, interactions between home and school, whanau hui,informative newsletters, website, class blogs, assemblies

Actions may include:

learning conferences, whanau hui, hangi, adult readers, website, Ag Dayfocus, community engagement with review, class blogs,


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Goal 4: To provide an environment that promotes andvalues health and safety.

Characterised by:supportive collaborative environment, maintenance review, policy review

Actions may include:development of eTap for assessment/guidance, programmes that focus onhealth and wellbeing, implementation/development of the 5YA and 10 YPP,deck resurfacing, health and safety policy review, Distribution Boardupgrades (Block A and E), Student Safety,

Goal 5: To engage in regular self review to monitor andevaluate areas.

Characterised by:policy review, achievement reports, appraisal system, communityconsultation, student consultation and review,Actions may include:budget review, Nag 1 Review (Curriculum), NAG 2 Review (Strategic Planand Reporting), NAG 3 Review (Personnel), NAG 4 Review (Finance andProperty), NAG 5 Review (Health and Safety), NAG 6 Review (Legislation),staff appraisal system review, GATE programme review, studentachievement review (through achievement reports and snapshot reports),professional development for Board of Trustees.

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