Te Whakangārahu Ngātahi | Planning Together for Ākonga Success
Te Whakangārahu Ngātahi | Planning Together for Ākonga Success
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We demonstrate Whai Ngākau for ako, tāngata & whenua
We demonstrate Whai Ngākau for ako, tāngata & whenua
Ways in which we demonstrate this is by:
completing all work on time and to the best of our ability
being on time and having a positive attitude
being an active, positive member of Ashhurst School and the community
wearing our uniform in the correct way
keeping our school environment clean and tidy
looking after our learning equipment
asking for help and helping others
communicating and acting in a kind way
actively listening and responding appropriately
accepting that others have different opinions and ideas
being mindful of others and accepting that people learn in different ways
Strategies
Strategies
NELP 1: Learners at the centre
NELP 1: Learners at the centre
Student Lead Initiatives (Social)
Variety of cultural Initiatives that recognise diversity (Social)
Curriculum led programmes that focus on inclusivity - Health and Physical Education (Social)
Innovative Whānau Engagement Initiatives
Surveys (Inclusive Practices and Wellbeing at School (to conduct)
NELP 2: Barrier Free Access
NELP 2: Barrier Free Access
Equitable opportunities to engage in sporting and cultural activities / programmes (Social)
Highly capable teaching staff delivering a Flipped Curriculum creating rich programmes, particularly in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy (Interaction)
Co-partnership with whānau and organisations through the development of learning and behavioural plans (Working in school)
Consistency of personnel who understand the ethos of our kura, whānau, and community (Interactions)
Sound induction processes to allow new staff to integrate effectively and efficiently into school wide practices (Interactions)
Reciprocal partnerships with our ECE and secondary to form relationships and pathways for students moving in and out of our kura (Interactions)
NELP 3: Quality Teaching and Leadership
NELP 3: Quality Teaching and Leadership
Building strong relationships with Rangitāne / whānau
Utilisation of Kāhui Ako resources, people and professional development (Attitude)
Ongoing professional development for Te Apiti Staff (Attitude)
Ongoing initiatives to strengthen and support classroom pedagogy (Attitude)
NELP 4: Future of Learning and work
NELP 4: Future of Learning and work
Kaitiaki actions are natural and intrinsically rewarded.
Improvement plan for Specific Actions for 2025
Improvement plan for Specific Actions for 2025
PB4L Tier 2 Team
PB4L Tier 2 Team
The development of a team with representatives across the school to engage regularly to discuss, come up with solutions and strategies for Tier 2 students.
Simplifying the Values Poster and including the new terms
Whai Ngākau / Whai Aroha
Tū Tangata / Tū Whenua
Manawaroa / Manawanui
Discovery Learning (Ruahine)
Discovery Learning (Ruahine)
Include all of the Ruahine Classes (Phase 1) in this approach to teaching and learning
The programme is teacher planned and facilitated, but student led
Connections with Rangitāne and whānau
Connections with Rangitāne and whānau
Damian McGregor to facilitate whānau māori and all whānau for hui to build connections with each other and the kura
Damian McGregor and Haimona Harawera to facilitate Staff Hui learning and understanding around our ‘Kurahaopō’ kaupapa
Damian McGregor and Haimona Harawera to write the narrative / pūrakau of Ashhurst Kura (Kurahaupō, School Values) with staff, students, whānau, and community
Renaming and sharing the narrative of the School Gates to represent E Whā Ngā Hau
Renaming the buildings within the school to align with our school values
Extending the terms / kupu of our school values to align with the renaming of the buildings
Damian to revitalise Te Ao Māori and Mahi Toi as part of our TECH Programme
Expected Outcomes
Expected Outcomes
PB4L Tier 2 Team
Increased support for students identified as Tier 2
Regular Tier 2 meetings and increased communication throughout the school regarding strategies to support students
Kapahaka Year 3-8
Inclusion of year 3&4 students to develop capacity within the school
Increased student engagement in kapa haka to supported via increased staff involvement
Discovery Learning
Improved behaviour outcomes in the classroom and playground
High levels of engagement during core education times
Improved motor-development skills
Improved oral language skills
Connections with Rangitāne and whānau
Visual representations of the iwi that connect to our school values/staffing roles/houses
Visual representations posted around the school to welcome whānau/community (gates, school buildings)
Pūrakau will be evident, particularly around prominent figures in Rangitāne (Whātonga, Nereaha Tamaki, Tūranga-i-mua) and students/staff will know these
Students will learn about aspects of TeAo Māori
Whānau Hui
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