Charter:

  Vision

 All our children empowered to become the very best they can  - in mind, body, spirit and whanau.

 

Guiding Values

 Pahiatua School embraces these core values:

 

 

Beliefs

Pahiatua School believes in:

 

·           Developing social and personal behaviours that will give our children the skills to become valued citizens of the future.

 

·        Equipping all of our children with the thinking tools and learning strategies to set, achieve and exceed goals while enhancing self esteem.

 

·        The provision of a safe, caring and nurturing environment, essential to well being

 

·        Striving for excellence with an emphasis on ‘the basics’.

 

·       A positive partnership between parents/caregivers, community and school supporting our children’s learning

 

·       The recognition and respect of New Zealand’s bi-cultural heritage and celebration of the multi-cultural aspects of Pahiatua School.

 

·        Supporting quality staff who will be recognized and valued for their ongoing development and contribution to achieving the vision

 

How we will know our vision and beliefs are being achieved?

 

·           Developing social and personal behaviours that will give our children the skills to become valued citizens of the future. 

Evidenced by:

  -  Children and staff aware of and promoting the school rules and actively                acknowledging appropriate behaviours and supporting behaviour modification of inappropriate behaviours

  - Children and staff modelling Responsibility for self, Rights of others and the Respect for all.

  - All staff articulating and promoting the principles of Choices Theory and Reality    Therapy

  - The direct teaching of the Essential Skills and social skills programmes

  - Children provided with, and accepting, opportunities for leadership and responsibility within the classrooms and school as a whole through duties, monitors, councillors, assemblies, buddy classes, direct opportunities, cluster programme, peer tutoring etc.

  - Children articulating and reflecting the school vision through their actions; pride, good manners, work and achievements

  - ‘Healthy’ inter-house competition

 -  Equipping all of our children with the thinking tools and learning strategies to set, achieve and exceed their goals while enhancing self esteem.

Evidenced by:

  - Teachers providing a classroom culture that values learning and promotes effort regardless of children’s cultural, economic or learning needs

  - The ongoing goal of creating smaller classes that are balanced, taking into consideration the diverse special needs, special abilities and behavioural needs of the children of Pahiatua

  - Praise and recognition (verbal, stickers, certificates, gold cards, phone calls home etc.) given for pupil progress, participation, attitude and effort

  - Through the school calendar provide opportunities and support for children to participate in external tests and  competitions, sporting activities, technology challenges, NIE Quiz, Maths quiz, Chess Tournaments and the like.

  - The school actively providing for children with special needs and special abilities

Evidenced by:

  - Classrooms and the playgrounds meeting the Health and Safety requirements

  - The Behaviour management programme based on ‘Choices’ Theory and Reality Therapy effectively managing inappropriate behaviours and encouraging quality citizenship skills

  - The school rules encouraging  the development of the positive behaviours and safety of our pupils

  - Safe practice guidelines for staff, which will cover physical and emotional safety

  - Outside agencies, specifically RTLB, RTLit, CYFS and GSE used to support pupil needs when intervention is deemed necessary

  - Road crossings on Mangahao Road and Albert Street monitored by trained patrol wardens at the times deemed necessary

  - Attendance monitored daily and unexplained absences followed up. The Truancy officer used if required.

  - The EOTC policy ensuring safe and legal practices are maintained

  - Active participation in the ‘Health Promoting Schools Programme’

  - Encouragement of school facilities being used for ‘after school’ programmes

 

·         Striving for excellence and an emphasis on ‘the basics’.

Evidenced by:

  - Teacher planning and delivery according to the Pahiatua School Curriculum Delivery Plan  which promotes the pedagogies of - the child as a unique being;  consideration of learning styles and multiple intelligences; provision of purposeful programmes; provision of a learning environment that fosters respect, values input and appreciates fun

  - The Pahiatua School Curriculum Delivery Plan used as a ‘living document’ providing the framework for the 3 key curriculum areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Essential Skills which are practiced through the fourth area - themes (encompassing the 5 other essential learning areas)

  - Achievement in all areas, with particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy

  - The   ‘learning’  measured and reported on each term to the children, parents/caregivers through  -  the examples displayed in the Pupil Portfolios, interviews, goal setting/review, written work, profiles etc.

 

·          A positive partnership between parents/caregivers, community and school supporting our children’s learning

Evidenced by:

  - Open door policy actively promoted according to the guide lines in the ‘Teacher Handbook’

  - Parents/caregivers informed and consulted on policy

  - School newsletters home every Monday

  - Visitors to the school acknowledged and welcomed

  - An effective BoT

  - An effective PSCA

  - An effective whanau group

  - Parents/caregivers involved in EOTC, sports coaching, options and activities

  - Interviews for parents/caregivers held twice a year and a written report at the end of year

  - Parents/caregivers involved in behaviour/learning modification at an early stage

  - Voluntary supporters acknowledged formally and informally, including an end of year morning tea

  - Pahiatua School featuring in community activities, newspapers, celebrations

 

·          The recognition and respect New Zealand’s bi-cultural and celebration of the multi-cultural aspects of Pahiatua School.

Evidenced by:

  - Children’s names pronounced correctly

  - Support for the Pahiatua School Whanau Group

  - Teachers giving recognition and quality time to Te Reo and Tikanga in their planning and curriculum delivery

  - The cultural groups within the school will be valued and supported eg Kapa Haka

 

·           Supporting quality staff who will be recognised and valued for their ongoing development and contribution to achieving the vision

Evidenced by:

  - Induction programmes for new staff

  - Teachers seeing themselves as role models and conducting themselves in a professional way

  - Quality, school wide professional development provided which teachers will participate in fully and implement accordingly

  - The BoT performance as a ‘Good employer’

  - The BoT providing finance through the budget to foster the development of quality delivery as identified in the strategic plan

  - Individual strengths and interests encouraged and utilised

  - Efforts being recognised and celebrated

How we will know our vision and beliefs are being achieved?

 

·           Developing social and personal behaviours that will give our children the skills to become valued citizens of the future. 

Evidenced by:

  -  Children and staff aware of and promoting the school rules and actively acknowledging appropriate behaviours and supporting behaviour modification of inappropriate behaviours

  - Children and staff modelling Responsibility for self, Rights of others and the Respect for all.

  - All staff articulating and promoting the principles of Choices Theory and Reality Therapy

  - The direct teaching of the Essential Skills and social skills programmes

  - Children provided with, and accepting, opportunities for leadership and responsibility within the classrooms and school as a whole through duties, monitors, councillors, assemblies, buddy classes, direct opportunities, cluster programme, peer tutoring etc.

  - Children articulating and reflecting the school vision through their actions; pride, good manners, work and achievements

  - ‘Healthy’ inter-house competition

 

·           Equipping all of our children with the thinking tools and learning strategies to set, achieve and exceed their goals while enhancing self esteem.

Evidenced by:

  - Teachers providing a classroom culture that values learning and promotes effort regardless of children’s cultural, economic or learning needs

  - The ongoing goal of creating smaller classes that are balanced, taking into consideration the diverse special needs, special abilities and behavioural needs of the children of Pahiatua

  - Praise and recognition (verbal, stickers, certificates, gold cards, phone calls home etc.) given for pupil progress, participation, attitude and effort

  - Through the school calendar provide opportunities and support for children to participate in external tests and  competitions, sporting activities, technology challenges, NIE Quiz, Maths quiz, Chess Tournaments and the like.

  - The school actively providing for children with special needs and special abilities

 

·         The provision of a safe, caring and nurturing environment is essential

Evidenced by:

  - Classrooms and the playgrounds meeting the Health and Safety requirements

  - The Behaviour management programme based on ‘Choices’ Theory and Reality Therapy effectively managing inappropriate behaviours and encouraging quality citizenship skills

  - The school rules encouraging  the development of the positive behaviours and safety of our pupils

  - Safe practice guidelines for staff, which will cover physical and emotional safety

  - Outside agencies, specifically RTLB, RTLit, CYFS and GSE used to support pupil needs when intervention is deemed necessary

  - Road crossings on Mangahao Road and Albert Street monitored by trained patrol wardens at the times deemed necessary

  - Attendance monitored daily and unexplained absences followed up. The Truancy officer used if required.

  - The EOTC policy ensuring safe and legal practices are maintained

  - Active participation in the ‘Health Promoting Schools Programme’

  - Encouragement of school facilities being used for ‘after school’ programmes

 

·          Striving for excellence and an emphasis on ‘the basics’.

Evidenced by:

  - Teacher planning and delivery according to the Pahiatua School Curriculum Delivery Plan  which promotes the pedagogies of - the child as a unique being;  consideration of learning styles and multiple intelligences; provision of purposeful programmes; provision of a learning environment that fosters respect, values input and appreciates fun

  - The Pahiatua School Curriculum Delivery Plan used as a ‘living document’ providing the framework for the 3 key curriculum areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Essential Skills which are practiced through the fourth area - themes (encompassing the 5 other essential learning areas)

  - Achievement in all areas, with particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy

  - The   ‘learning’  measured and reported on each term to the children, parents/caregivers through  -  the examples displayed in the Pupil Portfolios, interviews, goal setting/review, written work, profiles etc.

 

·           A positive partnership between parents/caregivers, community and school supporting our children’s learning

Evidenced by:

  - Open door policy actively promoted according to the guide lines in the ‘Teacher Handbook’

  - Parents/caregivers informed and consulted on policy

  - School newsletters home every Monday

  - Visitors to the school acknowledged and welcomed

  - An effective BoT

  - An effective PSCA

  - An effective whanau group

  - Parents/caregivers involved in EOTC, sports coaching, options and activities

  - Interviews for parents/caregivers held twice a year and a written report at the end of year

  - Parents/caregivers involved in behaviour/learning modification at an early stage

  - Voluntary supporters acknowledged formally and informally, including an end of year morning tea

  - Pahiatua School featuring in community activities, newspapers, celebrations

 

·          The recognition and respect New Zealand’s bi-cultural and celebration of the multi-cultural aspects of Pahiatua School.

Evidenced by:

  - Children’s names pronounced correctly

  - Support for the Pahiatua School Whanau Group

  - Teachers giving recognition and quality time to Te Reo and Tikanga in their planning and curriculum delivery

  - The cultural groups within the school will be valued and supported eg Kapa Haka

 

·           Supporting quality staff who will be recognised and valued for their ongoing development and contribution to achieving the vision

Evidenced by:

  - Induction programmes for new staff

  - Teachers seeing themselves as role models and conducting themselves in a professional way

  - Quality, school wide professional development provided which teachers will participate in fully and implement accordingly

  - The BoT performance as a ‘Good employer’

  - The BoT providing finance through the budget to foster the development of quality delivery as identified in the strategic plan

  - Individual strengths and interests encouraged and utilised

  - Efforts being recognised and celebrated

Text Box: Pahiatua School - Local Goals and Strategies

Text Box:   RESPECT         RIGHTS  RESPONSIBILITIES

Text Box: All our children empowered to become the very best they can - in mind, body, spirit and whanau.

Text Box: Goal Five: To celebrate and enhance the cultural diversity and uniqueness of Pahiatua School.   Strategies ·                 To support and consult regularly with our identified specific groups ·                 To foster and promote Pahiatua School’s relationship with the wider Bush Community ·                 Integrate the Taonga of Te Reo and Tikanga Maori school wide. ·                 Support and promote the Kapa haka group ·                 Foster cultural opportunities through the school and Bush Cluster Schools ·                 Promote Pahiatua School in the wider community through the media, web and local happenings

Text Box: Goal Four: To create a well resourced, safe and caring environment that invites, supports and excites learning   Strategies ·                 Teachers will value each child as a unique being ·                 Teachers will provide a safe and respectful environment which encourages children to take risks with their learning and encourages social responsibility ·                 Children will be provided with programmes and experiences to broaden their experiences outside of Pahiatua ·                 Provide areas of shade and shelter for our pupils in the outdoor school environment ·                 Develop quality learning environments, supported by functional facilities eg. Teacher resources that are easily accessible.

Text Box: Goal Three: To focus on continuous improvement, informed through a regular programme of assessment and self review   Strategies ·                 The BoT will follow the Self Review Plan and action the outcomes based on best practice ·                 The strategic direction for the school will be modified to reflect the outcomes of the self review programme ·                 The Principal and staff will be appraised annually through the Performance Management Programme ·                 Foster the partnerships between staff, BoT, PSCA, Whanau Support to ensure quality consultation, positive communications and a shared vision

Text Box: Goal Two: To have high expectations for student achievement in literacy and numeracy. Strategies   ·                 Provide quality professional development to ensure quality delivery as outlined in the CDP ·                 Celebrate and foster a positive attitude to achievement of ‘the basics’ ·                 Ensure that the entire school community celebrates achievement ·                 To build assessment practices that will compare the achievement of our pupils alongside other children in NZ - asTTle, etc. ·                 To report to our parents and community regularly so that progress can be easily monitored, assessed and new targets set

Text Box: Goal One: To deliver high quality programmes to meet the needs of our children Strategies: ·                 Implement the 3 year cycle Integrated Curriculum Delivery Plan. ·                 Provide professional development and support to ensure pedagogies focus on thinking skills and learning styles ·                 Provide professional development to ensure teachers have the skills to identify children with special needs/abilities ·                 Identify those children with special needs/abilities and provide specific programmes for them ·                 Develop and encourage the Taonga of Te Reo and Tikanga Maori school wide. ·                 Pursue an active and supportive Performance Management System for all staff to ensure quality professional dialogue takes place. ·                 Provide ICT hardware and training to ensure the computers become a tool to develop and enhance creativity.

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Pahiatua School embraces these core values:

·                 We will teach and live by the 3Rs - Responsibility for our actions, the Rights of others, Respect for all.

·                 We will provide a firm foundation for lifelong learners

·                 We will provide each child with the opportunity to experience success and to strive towards personal excellence Text Box:                                                                 Pahiatua School embraces these core values: ·                 We will teach and live by the 3Rs - Responsibility for our actions, the Rights of others, Respect for all. ·                 We will provide a firm foundation for lifelong learners ·                 We will provide each child with the opportunity to experience success and to strive towards personal excellence