WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE
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 Strategic Plan 2011

Western Springs College

Strategic Plan 2011

Goal One
To attain the highest academic, cultural and sporting standards of student achievement

This will be achieved by:

a)

improving academic results at all levels

b) improving academic results for Maori students at all levels
c) improving academic results for Pacific students at all levels
d) improving boys’ achievement across all levels
e) strengthening the academic culture of the junior school
f) catering for the needs of gifted, talented and very able students
g) strengthening careers education delivery
h) strengthening the organisation of sport in the school

Goal Two
To provide quality teaching across all curriculum areas

This will be achieved by:

a)

establishing structures and processes which facilitate staff professional development

b)

sustaining a focus on implementation of the New Zealand Curriculum

c)

utilising recently available learning technologies

d)

using assessment data to inform teaching and learning strategies

e) improving teaching practice through appraisal processes oriented towards supporting the use of effective pedagogies

Goal Three
To develop a safe, inclusive staff teaching and student learning environment

This will be achieved by:

a)

raising awareness and developing ownership of WSC Safe School philosophies, policies and practices

b)

developing student leadership structures

Goal Four
To provide a learning environment enhanced by up-to-date educational facilities and services

This will be achieved by:

a)

providing students and staff with new and modernised teaching and learning spaces

b)

strengthening sustainability practices

Goal Five
To strengthen school-home and school-community partnerships

This will be achieved by:

a)

increase community support for the school

b)

work in partnership with parent groups

c)

improving parent access to student learning information

d)

encourage community pride in the performance of the local college

e) developing international educational and cultural links in the global community