Development Plan

Focus Area 2011 Targets Specific Actions Responsibility Time Frame
ERO Compliance
Rationale:

NAG 1 (v)
 In consultation with the Maori community develop and make known to the school’s community, policies, plans and targets for improving the achievement of Maori students.
  • Hold hui with the Maori community
  • Identify desired outcomes
  • Determine policies that need to be adopted
  • Establish plans and targets
 BOT

Principal		 All year
Ka Hikitia
Rationale:

The Ministry of Education has written a Maori Education Strategy that requires everyone in the education system to take responsibility for Maori education success alongside whanau and iwi.		 Determine which of the "Targets to Achieve Success" detailed in Focus Areas Two and Three of the Strategy are applicable to a secondary school then complete a SWOT analysis.
  • Calculate the comparable statistics for Mountainview
  • Identify which targets the school needs to address
  • Devise strategies to address any shortcomings
 P/DP/AP Term 1, 2
ERO Recommendation
Rationale:

Extending high quality teaching practices.		 That the features described in the ERO report as good practice are applied across all classes.
  • HoF’s briefed.
  • Whole staff PDS sessions organised
  • Structured programme devised for teachers to visit other teachers’ lessons
 P/DP/AP

SCT		 All year
ERO Recommendation
Rationale:

Refining self review practices		 That the features of effective self review as described in the ERO report are adopted.
  • Self review methodology will include greater inclusion of student and parent voice
  • More use made of analysed achievement information to establish baseline and progress data
  • Board self  review of personnel practices and policies will include better provision for staff voice
 BOT

P/DP/AP		 All year
Vision Statement
Rationale:

The Vision Statement has not been comprehensively renewed since its inception.		 Vision Statement review completed, revised statement adopted.
  • Students and parents consulted
  • Staff meeting(s) held for staff consultation
 P/DP/AP Term 2, 3
Student Welfare
Rationale:

Dean and Whanau Leader job descriptions were rewritten in 2010.		 Appointments made and new structure tested.
  • Each position allocated office space
  • Weekly meetings held with the Senior Management Team
  • System reviewed at the end of the year
 Principal All year
Positive Behaviour
Rationale:

A staff member’s research has identified initiatives in American schools on whole school approaches to positive behaviour. The Ministry of Education has announced that it will be running a similar programme for a cluster of selected schools in the South Island.		 Make application to the Ministry of Education to be part of their school wide PB4L project.
  • Complete the application
  • Host MoE representative who will attend the first staff meeting of the year.
  • If application successful appoint a programme Co-ordinator
 Principal
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SCT		 Term 1
Attendance
Rationale:

A consistent school wide approach to student attendance.		 Develop clear expectations and consequences in regard to student attendance.
  • Develop an attendance proposal to take to staff and wider school community
  • Emphasise and support the role and responsibility of the classroom teacher in the attendance process
  • Problem solve logistics related to electronic roll

AP

Deans

 Term 1, 2
Staff Appraisal
Rationale:

Effective staff appraisal is essential for a culture of continual improvement.		 That appraisal of staff is a continuous process throughout the year.
  • The current appraisal process is reviewed
  • Recommended changes are trialled this year.
 P/DP/AP
 All year
School Culture
Rationale:

Te Ara, which outlines our Principles and Values, needs to be more visible.		 That Te Ara is restored as a living document.
  • Whole staff PD
  • Whanua staff  PD
  • Regular item on Faculty meeting agendas
  • Renew classroom posters
  • Include in the junior school organiser
 Student Welfare Committee Term 1, 2
ICT PD
Rationale:

Mountainview High School, Mt Hutt College and Roncalli College enter the second year of the MRM ICT PD cluster.
  • Teaching staff will further enhance their level of digital technology knowledge and skills
  • Each teacher will increase the integration  of digital technologies into their lesson plans thus enhancing the learning experiences and outcomes of their students
  • Survey staff to determine the effectiveness of the first year’s involvement in the initiative
  • Two IT PD sessions will be provided each term within the school
  • Once a term the teachers in each Professional Learning Community  will convene to share their learning journeys

Principal

Cluster Facilitator

 All year
Student Achievement
Rationale:

NZQA has announced changes to how Level 1 and Level 2 Literacy will be awarded in the future.		 Relevant information disseminated to students, parents and staff.
  • Appoint an NCEA Literacy Co-ordinator
  • Hold Deans’ assemblies
  • Hold a parent information evening
 Principal

Deans

Principal's Nominee		 February

Term 1

Term 1
Student Achievement
Rationale:

NZQA has announced their intention to restructure NCEA standards.		 Each Faculty will further research and identify the changes that will impact on them in Level 1 in 2011, and Level 2 in 2012.
  • Course outlines as presented in Future View will be reviewed, together with pre-requisites and entry requirements.
 QAC
 Term 1, 2
Student Achievement
Rationale:

The review of the Learning Skills programme initiated in 2010 requires completion.		 Continue and complete the review.
  • Implement changes given the 2010 review.
  • Continue to gather feedback from staff, students and parents.
  • Determine and implement any further change
 Student Welfare
 All year
Reporting
Rationale:

The formats of reports to parents need to accurately reflect the new curriculum.		 Each subject area to design a profile page that will be the basis of reports to parents.
  • Establish a common format for all subjects at each level using easily understood language.
  • Identify essential information that profiles at each level should contain
 HoFs

Curriculum Committee		 Term 1, 2
Quality Assurance
Rationale:

The Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) has not been reviewed since its inception.		 A review of QAC’s purpose and key tasks is conducted.
  • HoF’s surveyed for feedback
  • Purpose and key tasks rewritten
  • Agendas for meetings published prior to each meeting
 Principal
 Term 1
Augment the Learning Environment
Rationale:

Gain maximum benefit from the school’s superb physical environment.		 Establish and prioritise a list of suitable displays to extend learning experiences outside the classroom.
  • Establish a working group and leader
  • Consult the broader school community to draw out ideas
  • Prepare cost estimates
  • Determine feasibility of likely displays
  • Prepare an action plan.
 P/DP/AP All year