Community Consultation The Board of Trustees are reviewing and finalising the strategic plan for 2012 - 2014. A copy was sent home to all parents at the end of September or you can view the plan online by following this link: Draft 2012-2014 School Goals You can give feedback to the Board by emailing bot@stratfordhigh.school.nz or sending a letter with your student. You may also complete the BOT Survey on the home page.
School Charter School Name: Stratford High School |
| Introduction The School and its Community |
Stratford High is a decile 5 co-educational state secondary school,
which serves the communities of
Students come predominantly from families with backgrounds in dairy farming and service industries. The school has a long history and established traditions, having celebrated its centennial in 1997. The roll has been stable at about 540 students for several years. Approximately 17% of the students are Maori. The school seeks to provide a broad general education as it meets the needs of a diverse range of students. Academic results are of a high standard and a wide range of sporting, cultural and social opportunities are provided. We offer students: · A safe and effective learning environment · A sense of belonging · A sense of pride and self worth · A bi-cultural perspective · A wide range of courses · A wide range of sporting and cultural activities · Opportunities for self growth · The ability to face challenges · A caring perspective – one that fosters concern for all people School results for NCEA have shown the school performing consistently above both National averages and other decile 5 schools in all three levels over recent years. Video Conferencing facilities are used by staff and students on a regular basis. The school’s buildings and grounds are attractive and well maintained. Teaching facilities include four science laboratories, two computer rooms, a music suite, Maori studies block, wood and metal technology workshops, home economics and fabric technology workrooms, art room, drama studio and other specialist teaching rooms. We have a large community-shared gymnasium, a comprehensive library and an assembly hall capable of accommodating the entire school. There is a large core of experienced teachers and a group of able young teachers presently at the school. Management of the school is devolved through the Principal to the Deputy Principals and Assistant Principal to curriculum leaders. The House system is a vital part of the organisational culture of the school. Healthy competition is a feature of the system. Each year level has two Deans for teaching and learning guidance and pastoral care. A Guidance Counsellor is available to students, a Specialist Classroom Teacher is available to staff and an RTLB is based at the school. The grounds are extensive, covering some eight hectares and including a swimming pool, four tennis/netball courts, three rugby fields, a soccer field and a permanent cricket pitch with two practice pitches.
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