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Charter SOUTH WELLINGTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL“Act well your part. There all the honour lies.”
CHARTER 2003 – 2005Updated Term One, 2005
Charter Statement
The guiding principles of the Charter will ensure that all students are given educational opportunities to enhance their learning. We will challenge students to achieve personal standards of excellence while respecting their culture and dignity. Through consultation with the community and recognition of the Treaty of Waitangi, the Board of Trustees in partnership with the Minister of Education, will seek to fulfil the provisions of the Education Act through this Charter.
School Description
South Wellington Intermediate School is a co-educational state intermediate school in Newtown, Wellington. It caters for Year 7 & 8 students. The students and teachers at the school represent diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Students at the school are generally drawn from Wellington’s southern suburbs. There has been a school on this site since 1896. It was a full primary until 1946 and an intermediate school thereafter. The school buildings consist of a fairly recently re-modelled two story classroom block, and administration block, a two story Technology/Arts block and an older hall. All buildings except the hall are under one roof.
Mission “Developing skills for life and learning”
Vision
At South Wellington Intermediate School we will provide a holistic approach to teaching and learning appropriate to the age of the students at our school. We believe all students should be given the opportunity to enable them to achieve to the best of their ability in a wide range of activities and learning situations. We will emphasise the development of self esteem, integrity, honesty and a positive attitude to learning.
Values
Students at South Wellington Intermediate School will be:
Guided in their efforts and directions to achieve results to the best of their ability. Encouraged to become lifelong learners. Treated with respect and dignity. Involved in celebrating cultural diversity. Encouraged to conduct themselves in a manner that ensures a safe physical and emotional environment. Respectful of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
At SWIS we believe in:
Taking responsibility Striving for excellence The right to learn Celebrating success Having fun Multiculturalism Teamwork Pride in our school Open and frank communication
Our People
All parents, Board of Trustees members, staff members and students.
Aims and Objectives Covering the three statutory areas of student achievement, school performance and use of resources (Education Standards Act 2001)
Three Year Development Strategy 2002 - 2005 This is a “rolling” plan. Each year’s strategic goals are confirmed prior to the commencement of the year. Strategic goals for subsequent years are tentative pending “opportunities” adjustments and confirmation at the commencement of the year. Appropriate documentation for each goal are provided in Annual plans.
Literacy GOAL To develop, implement, monitor and review programmes and practices that strengthen literacy throughout the school. ESTIMATED COST $4,000 LEADERSHIP Miss Sangster ICT GOAL To develop a computerised school-wide assessment and reporting system will be in place. ESTIMATED COST $3,500 LEADERSHIP Mr. Debney
Property GOAL To undertake developments in accordance with our stated priorities in the Ten Year Property Plan. ESTIMATED COST $150,000 LEADERSHIP Board Property Committee.
Assessment GOAL To develop, implement, monitor and review assessment practices and procedures that will strengthen teaching and learning – particularly in written language. ESTIMATED COST $4,000 LEADERSHIP Miss Sangster
Committees established (June 2004). CURRICULUM B. Edney, M. Debney, C. Sangster, P. O’Connell, S. Metcalfe SELF REVIEW All BOT members PERSONNEL M. Debney, P. O’Connell, B. Smolnicki, R. Parbhu PROPERTY B. Edney, R. Henderson, M. Debney, E. Botes, P. O’Connell FINANCE E. Botes, M. Debney ADMINISTRATION B. Edney, M. Debney TREATY OF WAITANGI All BOT members SAFE ENVIRONMENT B. Edney, C. Eruera, S. Metcalfe
Improvement Targets for 2005
Note: Due to the multi-cultural nature of our students, academic goals may be expressed in two parts. Part (i) will relate to usual students, part (ii) will relate to students new to New Zealand (within four years of being here).
Goal 1: LITERACY. (i) By the end of 2005 over 85% of students will be reading at or above their age level. (STAR test February and October). (ii) For students new to New Zealand, at least 18 months progress in reading age will be made in 2005. (NEALE Test February and October).
Goal 2: MATHEMATICS. By the end of 2005 all students will have improved at least one stage in the NumPA diagnostic testing in at least five different sections (Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Proportions and Ratios, Forwards Number Word Sequence, Backwards Number Word Sequence, Fractional Numbers, Place Value, and Basic Facts).
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