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 |
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