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STRATFORD
HIGH SCHOOL

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Action Plan 2009 Target One

Strategic goal:
Maori student Achievement
Target area: Years 9-11
Annual Target:
To improve NCEA level 1 achievement for Maori students from 2008 data
Student group:
Gender All
Ethnicity Maori
Total: 100
Historical position:
An underperformance of Maori students at NCEA level 1 has shown slow/ gradual improvement. The gap between Maori and non-Maori is still marked and needs addressing.
 

Action Plan:

What will the school do to meet the target? When will it be done by? Who is involved/ Responsible? What resources will be allocated to meet target?
Engage/consult with Maori students and whanau to learn about and understand their needs and build a stronger relationship Ongoing – all year All teachers, BOT , Te Maunga Tuu leaders Poutama meetings, engagement tools via Te Maunga Tuu, RTLB, cultural advisers, Deans contact, form teacher contact, parent teacher meetings
Increase use of Te Reo Maori Ongoing – all year

All staff, Te Maunga Tuu leaders Staff meetings and staff briefings, RTLB, cultural advisers

Set goals relating to data

Terms 1 and 2 Curriculum coordinators , SMT, Te Maunga Tuu leaders SMT strategic meetings

Inclusive use of resources

Terms 1 and 2 Curriculum coordinators Department meetings, RTLB

Use a wide range of teaching methods

Ongoing - all year All teachers led by curriculum coordinators, Te Maunga Tuu leaders RTLB, Te Maunga Tuu professional development

Cultural differentiation of the curriculum to suit Maori students

Ongoing - all year All teachers led by curriculum coordinators, Te Maunga Tuu leaders RTLB, Te Maunga Tuu professional development

Recognition of success

Ongoing - all year House/ form teachers, SMT Various assemblies and certificates
Interim data:
Ongoing collection of data (ie eAstle maths, PATs etc) from Kp and Hj
Final data:
NCEA level 1 data
Discussion/Recommendations:
Report to the Board.