Strategic Plan - Napier Girls' High School

4 February 2013 Version 3Towards the light - Ki te maramaTe Kura Tuarua mō ngā Kōtiro o AhuririCHARTER 2013Inspiration from the past, learning for today and tomorrow, vision for the future1

4 February 2013 Version 3About Napier Girls’ High SchoolNapier Girls’ High School:• Is a single sex decile 7 state secondary girls school (year 9-13)• Has a boarding facility for 160 girls• Is the fourth oldest girls’ school in New Zealand• Was established in 1884 with 27 founding students and 1 boarder• Has a current roll approximately 950, includes 28 International students• Includes many traditions which have been established over 129 years that build pride and a strong sense of identity and belonging• Focuses on all round development of every student• Is staffed by talented, committed teachers• Has an excellent history of high academic achievement• Has students who represent the school at both the national and international level in a wide array of sporting, musical and culturalactivities• Has student leadership well established at all levels of the school2

4 February 2013 Version 3Strategic PlanThe Strategic Plan 2013-2017 is available on the school website. (Adopted by Board of Trustees on: (date to be advised)Napier Girls’ High School CurriculumThe school is committed to the delivery of the New Zealand Curriculum.Over the next few years more students are expected to complete 5 years of secondary education. Some student learning may be in arange of venues outside of the school.Napier Girls’ High School is continually reviewing the needs of students. We aim to develop more programmes at senior levels to caterfor an increasing diversity of students.The range of programmes available at each year level will be developed further with further opportunities for extension and challenge.There is a focus on creating an individual pathway for every student to provide academic or vocational success on leaving school.Links with families/whanau will play a key role in the development of the all round student.Particular attention will be given to our priority groups (Maori/Pasifika; Special needs; Low-socio economic hereinafter “our prioritygroups”Student LearningAlmost all students at Napier Girls’ High School achieve well both in and outside the classroom.4

4 February 2013 Version 3Students consistently attain pass rates in NCEA at much higher rates than national and those of schools of similar type, size, decile andarea. The pass rates for the school are increasing over time and the difference compared to other similar schools is also increasing.Merit and Excellence Endorsements are generally at higher levels than national and similar decile schools.Literacy and Numeracy pass rates at Level 1 and for University Entrance are also higher than national and those of schools of similartype, size, decile and area.Students staying for 5 years all attain a Level 3 NCEA qualification and UE enabling further study at tertiary level.Every girl will leave school with an articulated pathway for the next period of her life developed in partnership with her.Hostel students consistently attain pass rates at 100% at all levels of NCEA. The rate is comparable for Maori and non- Maori.All students participate in activities outside the classroom. Many are also involved in leadership in these areas. There is a huge array ofsports, music, culture and service to choose from.Many students achieve selection at regional and national and international level.Over the next 5 years Napier Girls’ High School aims to enable every girl to reach her potential by:• continuously increasing the high standards already attained in NCEA pass rates• continuously increasing Merit and Excellence endorsements and NZQA Scholarships• requiring participation by every student and increasing achievement in co-curricular endeavours5

4 February 2013 Version 3• retaining all students for whom 5 years of secondary education is appropriate• identifying and providing appropriate targeted support for our priority groups to provide a programme of individual learning and avocational pathway when leaving school Implementing strategies to ensure attendance and retention of every student (in particular for our at risk students)Ministry Funded Initiatives contributing to achieve these aims include:• STAR and Gateway Programmes 2009-2014• Primary industries academy 2013-• EIT Trades Academy 2012-• NGHS Academy 2012-Building ProgrammeIn 2009 the Board adopted and commenced delivery of a new 5-10 Year Property and Maintenance Plan 2009-2018. A revised 5 YearProperty Plan was approved by the Ministry of education in 2011.Other Charter documents include:6

4 February 2013 Version 3 2012 Analysis of Variance 2013 Charter 2013 Annual Plan7

4 February 2013 Version 3Key result areas – our KRAs capture the essence of our plan and our key strategic goals Student achievement = what we learn Teaching and learning = how we learn Family and community = with whom we are connected Resources = what we need in order to learn Identity and values = who we are Transition = where our learning is taking usMAORI STRATEGIC DIRECTIONNapier Girls’ High School has identified the following strategic goals: To ensure that Maori students continue to excel at the same level as other students To maintain excellent attendance of Maori students through involvement and co-operation with whanau To improve retention rates and strengthen career pathways for school leavers To develop a special area Māra whakaaroaro – a garden for contemplation and learning To further develop the home and school partnership in consultation with the Maori Consultative Group To continue to celebrate successes unique to Maori students To develop staff competency in tikanga Maori and te Reo To educate our akonga holistically. To ensure that the Treaty of Waitangi informs all decision making at NGHS9

4 February 2013 Version 3 To continue to develop policies and practices that reflect New Zealand’s cultural diversity and to recognise the unique position ofthe Maori culture To enhance and strengthen tikanga Maori within the school and hostel environment To continue to provide instruction in tikanga Maori and te reo Maori for full-time students whose parents ask for itThese goals will be achieved by: developing a pedagogy based on an awareness of individual students and creating rapport developing whakawhanaungatanga enhancing whanau engagement with school developing teaching practice which includes a holistic perspective and is strength-based using professional learning such as Ka Hikitia to increase awareness of Maori pedagogy and educational processes actively embedding tikanga Maori and its application to the curriculum and school culture increasing daily attendance of akonga enhancing knowledge of tertiary training options and future pathways supporting technological initiatives for collaborative learningINCLUSIVENESSNapier Girls’ High School has indentified the following strategic goal:To ensure that Napier Girls’ High School adopts inclusive practises so that all students with unique needs are identified and supportedwith programmes and initiatives to meet those unique needs.These goals will be achieved by: Connecting with every student on enrolment to gather, identify and record any relevant information as to their unique needs.This would include identifying Maori, Pasifika, special needs and economically disadvantaged students10

4 February 2013 Version 3 Putting in place support as required for those identified to ensure that every student can participate and contribute fully Putting in place programmes and initiatives are designed and implemented to assist every student to reach her personal andacademic potential Utilising outside agencies for support for those students where necessaryPROCEDURAL INFORMATIONConsultation with the CommunityThe school community was surveyed in 2011. Staff were surveyed in 2011. Both surveys will be run on a biennial basis and the basedata provides further analysis of development. Students will also be surveyed on a biennial basis with the next survey in 2013.Strategic consultation occurred in 2012 with representative groups across the school community to seek input for strategicdevelopment through the parent survey and through discussions with the Board’s consultant for Strategic planning.The draft strategic plan has been referred to the parent community via email, the Maori Consultative group, Student Leadershipgroups including Kahui Maori and Hostel leaders and Staff.Strategic goals have been set to build an inclusive relationship between the school and the community. Consultation, feedback andongoing self-review are at the core of these strategies.11

4 February 2013 Version 3THE STRATEGIC PLANThe strategic plan is a high-level expression of the priorities for Napier Girls’ High School for the period 2013-2017. The strategic planguides the Board's aims and purposes so that the Board can allocate resources to the school and monitor the school’s overallperformance.The strategic plan is supported by an annual plan and an annual budget approved by The Board each year. The strategic plan is ownedby The Board of Trustees and is adopted by The Board following consultation with stakeholders. Responsibility for implementation ofthe strategic plan rests with the Principal and staff. It is the Board’s task to hold the School’s management accountable forachievement of the goals described in this plan but the overall responsibility for achieving these goals rests ultimately with The Board.We will achieve our aims by working on our stated objectives and through identified directions. The Board will measure performanceand success by examining the agreed targets and performance indicators.Our plan describes how we will achieve six strategic goals:GOAL 1:STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTDevelop a broad, relevant and stimulating learning environment ensuring that every student realises her highest academic potentialand is equipped with essential skills and values for life beyond school.GOAL 2:TEACHING AND LEARNINGRetain and seek highly qualified staff who will actively deliver the vision of the school facilitating learning for every girl.12

4 February 2013 Version 3GOAL 3: FAMILY AND COMMUNITYEstablish interactive links with the school family and wider community to enhance every student’s opportunities at school and beyond.GOAL 4:RESOURCESProvide resources and manage risks to deliver broad based learning which meets the needs of staff and students, whether academic orvocational.GOAL 5:IDENTITY AND VALUESEnsure values are embraced and practised by all to develop our school and hostel kaupapa to be inclusive and responsive toindividuality.GOAL 6:TRANSITIONPrepare students for further education and careers.13

4 February 2013 Version 3Aim Objective Directions (Strategy) Targets/Performance indicatorsGOAL 1:Student achievementDevelop a broad, relevantand stimulating learningenvironment ensuring thatevery student realises herhighest academic potentialand is equipped withessential skills and values forlife beyond school.Maintain NGHS in the top 10 ofcomparator schools 1Maintain focus on topacademic studentsNGHS students attain similar or better Meritand Excellence grades and Scholarships totop comparator schools.NZQA Scholarships increase annuallyDevelop and implement a personallearning plan for each student toensure she reaches her potentialAnalyse achievement data toidentify needs of junior,Maori, Pasifika and specialneeds studentsHoLs, Deans and Teachers use school widetesting to set and deliver a personalexcellence for every student.Seek methods to activelydevelop, motivate anddevelop non-engagedlearnersEnsure every student engagesin co-curricular activityMaori, Pasifika and special needs studentsmeet specified targets for personal academicexcellence.Active school interventions are implementedfor every non-engaged student. 100%attendance rates within set school targets.Every student participates in a co-curricularactivity.Foster junior scholarship within theschool community to ensure thateach student has a goal of achievingher highest academic potential whileat Napier Girls’ High SchoolEarly identification ofstudents who are capable ofhigher achievementImproved academic results at years 11 andupwards1 Comparator schools are: Epsom Girl’s Grammar School, Christchurch Girls’ High School; Wellington Girls’ College; Otago Girls’ High School; Westlake Girls’ High School;Nelson College for Girls, Palmerston North Girls’ High School; Tauranga Girls’ College, Hamilton Girls’ High School14

4 February 2013 Version 3Enhance Maori achievement so thatMaori achieve at all levels at thesame level as non-MaoriEnhance hostel studentsachievement to ensure that hostelstudents attain at the same level asother studentsUtilise data and currentprogrammes (Maori Achieve,Kahui Maori, Tuakana/Teina)to support Maori learning asMaoriObtain staff PLD whereneeded to ensure specificlearning and the kaupapacaters to Maori StudentsMonitor results of hostelstudents and use prep andprovide extra support asneededMaori students attain at the same level asother students including receiving Merit andExcellence endorsements and in ScholarshipHostel students attain at the same level asother students including receiving Merit andExcellence endorsements and in Scholarship15

4 February 2013 Version 3Aim Objective Directions (Strategy Targets/Performance IndicatorsGOAL 2:Teaching and learningRetain and seek highlyqualified staff who activelydeliver the vision of theschool facilitating learningfor every girl.Build a highly qualified teaching staffcommitted to current and futurelearning needs.Identify current teachingcapacity, build support andfurther leadershipSurvey completed withcurrent staff re 3 – 5 yearaspirationsLeadership and otherappropriate PD trainingimplemented for each staffmemberCommunicate the school’s vision andplanning across all staffEnable staff to deliver effectiveteaching for Maori to learn as MaoriDevelop staff understanding ofPasifika students specific learningneedsEnable staff to deliver achievementof special needs students to theirpersonal bestImplement an integratedschool wide PD programmebased on school strategicgoalsDeliver programmes oflearning suitable for Maoristudents and implementculturally relevant strategiesActively seek staff who assistwith the specific delivery oflearning for MaoriContinue to develop Pasifikagroup and track theirachievement dataDevelop current trackingsystem established for specialneeds students for use byclassroom teachersAll staff can articulate theschools’ direction and howthey contribute to thisMaori consultative groupestablished that informs BoTof Maori aspirations andneeds. Strategies developedand progress reported to BOTPLD opportunities areprovided to staffPasifika students attain at thesame level as other studentsincluding receiving Merit andExcellence endorsements andin ScholarshipSpecial needs studentsachieve expectedachievement targets16

4 February 2013 Version 3Aim Objective Directions (Strategy) TargetsGOAL 3:CommunityEstablish interactive linkswith the school family andwider community toenhance every student’sopportunities at school andbeyond.Staff and students uphold the schoolvalues and promote the excellentreputation of NGHS in thecommunityEnsure that Staff and studentsregularly participate inactivities that are promotedin the wider communityRegular features about NGHSare published to parents andare visible beyond the schoolEncourage Staff and studentshave opportunities tovolunteer in school and in thewider communityEvery teacher and studentcontributes some additionalservice or activity to teachingto the school communityFoster connections betweenschool and homeCommunication and reportingto parents takes place at least2x per term via website,Ultranet, newsletters andemailsFoster interactive links between theschool and Maori & PasifikacommunicatiesRegularly hold collaborativemeetings with target culturalgroupsHui and celebrations are held3X per year with members ofthe Maori and schoolcommunities.Maori Consultative groupprovides a useful link andfeedback on relevant issues.Pasifika families visit theschool at least twice a year.Parents and whanau are activelyinvolved in liaison with the schoolcommunityIncrease interactionsbetween parents and formteachersParents and whanau engagewith the school regularly17

4 February 2013 Version 3Establish a sustainable hostelparents liaison groupBuild connections to business andprovide more opportunities forstudents to transition effectively tolife beyond schoolExpand careers team whichadvises students aboutrelevant opportunitiesA careers team is set up thatmeets and delivers therequirements of the new MoEcareer services18

4 February 2013 Version 3Aim Objective Directions (Strategy) TargetsGOAL 4:ResourcesProvide resources andmanage risks to deliverbroad based learning whichmeets the needs of staff andstudents, whether academicor vocational.Resource teachers to deliverexcellent programmes of learningEnsure the technological capacity ofschool meets the needs of teachersand studentsUtilise technology to provideteaching and learningaccessible in and outsidetimetabled classesImplement and review theNGHS ICT planAll teachers and students usetechnology eg ultranet andeportfolios to accessprogrammes of learning.All aspects of the NGHS ICTplan are implemented toprovide timely access,appropriate tools, storage anddisaster recoveryProvide appropriate IT resources toall studentsProvide exceptional learningenvironment for our studentsIdentify and assist studentswho may be disadvantagedby school requirementsDevelop next 5YPP thatprovides excellent resourcingfor teaching and learningIdentify and plan for riskmanagementAll students have access toprogrammes and resourcesneeded to achieve personalexcellenceProperty is built andcompleted the 10YPPHostel renovations completedby 2017Possible risks andmanagement strategiesidentified by BoTEnhance the school’s physicalenvironment to provide settingsconducive to the cultural needs ofMaori, Pasifika, international &special needs studentsConsult with and implementaspects to assist all learnersto have an inclusive learningenvironmentComplete Maori garden(Māra whakaaroaro) withplanting and ultimatelysculpture or objectMaori, Pasifika, internationaland special needs studentscomplete Year 13 at NGHSProject completed19

4 February 2013 Version 3Aim Objective Directions (Strategy) TargetsGOAL 5Identity and valuesEnsure values are embracedand practised by all todevelop our school andhostel kaupapa to beinclusive and responsive toindividuality.Foster the traditional culture ofNGHS whilst moving into the 21 stCenturyContinue providing specialceremonies adapting andadding to these to ensurerelevance for todayIdentified ceremoniescontinue to run smoothly andare modernised with updatesand new additionsEvery student has a sense ofbelonging and ownership of schoolvalues from year 9Clarify the school and hostelvalues and focus on deliveryon these100% of students attain juniorPoutama and Year 13 AdLucem AwardsSchool leaders and seniorsinduct juniorsTuakana/Teina programmecontinuesValues are communicatedclearly and expectations setfor staff and students toembed themStand downs and suspensionsreduce over timeEmbrace tikanga MaoriImprove knowledge and skillsof BoT, staff and students inTe Reo Maori and tikangaTikanga Maori is embeddedand visible in the school andhostel environments.Te Reo Maori is used regularlyby BoT and staff.20

4 February 2013 Version 3Develop programmes to enhancemulticultural inclusion at NGHSImplement the InternationalStrategic Plan to increase thenumber of internationalstudents at NGHSAll targets in InternationalStrategic Plan are achieved.Increase global awareness of ourstudentsProvide opportunities forstudents to participate innational and internationalactivitiesNGHS regularly visit andparticipate in national andglobal activities for sporting,cultural and languagedevelopment.Experiences are shared withthe school and hostelcommunity21

4 February 2013 Version 3Aim Objective Direction (Strategy) TargetGOAL 6TransitionPrepare students for furthereducation and careersIntroduce more opportunities forvocational students to achieve inappropriate teaching and trainingProvide a more diverse rangeof subject courses that caterfor vocational studentsImplement more alternativecareer opportunitiesIncrease opportunities forstudents to experience variedcareer options withindifferent workplacesA number of students attendand succeed at TradesAcademy, NGHS Academy andPrimary Industries Academy,and successfully transition outof school on completing 5yearsStudent career intentions arerecorded and opportunitiesprovided to sampleexperiences in areas ofinterestImplement a current,interactive electronic Careerseducation programme egDreamcatcherDevelop school-wide careersprogramme aligned with nationalrequirementsReview and adjust careerseducation to be deliveredacross the schoolEvery student has a personalcareer plan developed over 3– 4 year periodDetermine the staffing andresources needed to delivereffective careers deliveryThe careers department isrestructured and resourcedwith effective programmesaligned with national goalsImplement structures to linkcurrent students to formerstudents to share knowledgeabout career teaching andpathwaysEx students career journeysare shared with currentstudents22

4 February 2013 Version 3Every student has an individuallearning path and support for furthereducation or employment on leavingschoolStudy and career plansmapped outEvery student maps out acareer plan including herskills, conversations and workexperience. This is recordedon school intranet and sharedwith the family.Building ProgrammeIn 2009 the Board adopted and commenced delivery of a new 5-10 Year Property and Maintenance Plan 2009-2018. A revised 5 YearProperty Plan was approved by the Ministry of Education in 2011.2013 January: Completion of Hostel Renovations in H Wing2013 Planning CycleJanuary: - Formation of Maori Consultative Group and meeting with Board of Trustees- Community consultation on Napier Girls’ High School Strategic Plan 2013 – 2017February:February:March:April:- Review of 2012 NGHS Charter and 2012 Annual Plan- Adoption of Napier Girls’ High School Strategic Plan – 2013 – 2017 by Board of Trustess- Commencement of Primary Industries Academy- Parent Survey- Completion of new Napier Girls’ High School Strategic Plan for International Students- Student Survey undertaken- Napier Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Reunion- 2012 Financial Report completed and sent to Auditors23

4 February 2013 Version 3April:- Review of Napier Girls’ High School Enrolment SchemeMay:May 1 st :May 30 th :June:October:- Completion of review and implementation of new school-wide Careers programme- Annual Return submitted to MoE- BoT Elections- Staff Survey undertaken- Commencement of Spencer renovations for Languages Learning AreaERO Visit – date to be decided24