kowhai intermediate school charter & strategic plan 2012/13/14

GOAL 2The Health curriculum contributes effectively to the pro-social development of our students (NAGs 1 & 5).RationaleEach year we receive children with a broad spectrum of behaviours and maturity. It is a challenge to socialise and integrate these children quickly into the ‘Kowhai way’ so as to ensure that they canget on with their learning and allow others to do so, too. The health curriculum is currently being redeveloped and we want to ensure that it contributes to the success and safety of students in thiscritical stage of their personal development.Actions 2012 2013 2014Classes establish student climate committees early in the school year. Y Y YDeliberate connections are made between health topics and the social responsibilities and strategies required to be part of a learning community. Y Y YThe school behaviour plan is reviewed by staff biannually. Y Y YStudent safety audits are carried out by the principal each term. Y Y YTeachers requiring professional development in managing students use Bill Rogers’ material or attend seminars (esp. new staff). Y Y YConsistency of teachers’ student management practices is monitored and discussed with staff. Y Y Y INDICATORS OF SUCCESSContinued low levels of reported bullying in student surveys.Consistency of approach to behaviour issues across the school.Staff and parent support for behaviour programmes.Y = expected period for actions10