NAG 2: REVIEW

TRENTHAM SCHOOL POLICY 

ON COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Reviewed by BOT - April 2023

Ratified by BOT - April 2020                                        Presiding member: ___________________________

Next Review Date – April 2026      Date: ______________________________________

RATIONALE

Strong and harmonious links between the school and home enhance student learning.  Communication and consultation should be ongoing, encouraging the free flow of information in both directions.

INTENT

• To enhance learning by establishing a responsive and effective partnership between the school and its community.

• To promote and enhance close, effective communication channels between parents/caregivers/whānau and staff.

• To promote a school climate in which parents/caregivers/whānau  feel comfortable and confident about being at school and being involved in school activities.

• To utilise the expertise of the school community to enhance learning and teaching programmes.

• To reflect within the school the unique qualities of the community.

GUIDELINES

• Communication and consultation about school programmes, plans and future directions will be regular and include specific consultation with the school’s Maori community.

• Consultation by the school and the Board of Trustees will take a variety of forms - newsletters, community meetings/hui, BOT meetings, surveys and questionnaires, etc.

• The Principal will report annually, and at other times as appropriate, to the Board of Trustees and the school community on:
  a.  the achievement of students as a whole and groups of students; and
  b.  professional and school-wide developments.

• School policies will be available to the school community on request and outlines of learning programmes and curriculum developments will be communicated to parents and caregivers.

• Dates for BOT meetings are publicised according to legislation.

• The school will provide a welcoming and supportive environment that acknowledges the importance of parent support and partnership.  Parents/whānau  are encouraged and invited to assist the school in a variety of ways.

• Liaison with pre-school establishments within the local area, takes place regularly.

• Parents/caregivers are encouraged to communicate with the school whenever they have a query or issue.

CONCLUSION

Trentham School acknowledges the importance of its community and through consultation and partnership aims to provide the best possible education for its students.

NOTE:  Consultation does not mean involvement in decision-making, but rather having the opportunity to have personal views taken into consideration by the decision makers.