Where is wairarapa college

Alternatively a large amount of roll data is available from our statistical pages. See July School Roll Returns. Wairarapa College.

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Meaningful opportunities are provided for students to assume leadership roles and take responsibility. Feedback from boarders about hostel systems and relationships is sought and responded to. After a period of challenge and uncertainty, the college is now able to focus more on sustainability and improvement. Building the quality of teaching and leadership across the school is an ongoing focus.

Wairarapa College, in Masterton, is a co-educational school for students in Years 9 to There are a small number of Pacific students. The roll has grown from at the time of the January ERO report. The Poto-College House hostel is a significant part of the school character. Students enjoy success in the range of sporting and cultural activities available. Service and leadership opportunities are promoted.

Mixed-aged form classes, house groups and peer mentoring contribute to the positive and calm school tone. Since the previous ERO review the school has faced a number of challenges and a period of considerable uncertainty:.

At the time of this ERO review, the school is responding well to the challenges it has faced and is now able to concentrate more on sustainability and improvement. The Commissioner provides stability and is currently focused on improving achievement, supporting leadership and building community links.

Finances and property have continued to be overseen by external managers. The financial situation of the school is considerably improved, but a significant capital deficit remains. Property work is underway and the college is working in association with the Ministry of Education MoE to determine resourcing for future short and long term property needs and development.

A new principal was appointed in August She is providing strong professional leadership, vision and a strategic approach to future direction. Issues affecting the hostel are being effectively responded to.

At a time to be determined by the MoE, the election of a Board of Trustees representing the college community will be a significant next step. Trustees then effectively carrying out their stewardship role, will be a key element in ensuring future sustainability and improvement. In Years 9 and 10 a range of assessment tools are used to identify the needs of students at risk in their learning and to indicate achievement relative to expected curriculum level.

Use of this information to show progress, particularly for students requiring acceleration in literacy and mathematics, and to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, should be strengthened. This represents a significant improvement since the previous ERO review. In , the percentage was higher than national comparisons. There has not been a trend of improvement in NCEA Level 1 and 2 data however, and these remain below similar schools.

Excellence endorsements are lower than comparative schools and should be a further NCEA focus. The differences in ethnicity and gender data are greater than nationally. Pacific leaners make up a small group, but achieving equity against other student groups is also a consideration. Leaders and teachers are developing action plans for each level, linked to the targets. The plans will identify focus students, actions to support them, strengthen mentoring practices and establish processes for regular monitoring of individual progress.

These action plans should encourage a systematic and more robust schoolwide approach for improving outcomes for students at risk of not achieving success.

A stronger focus on the use of data to promote achievement is developing. This has included a shift from measuring to evaluation and planning. Templates for curriculum review now emphasise this and the focus is appropriately reflected in some of the recent learning area reports.

The intention to extend the use of data within teaching inquiry has been signalled. The curriculum supports many students to achieve well and move into pathways linked to their interests and aspirations. Students in Years 9 and 10 experience a broad curriculum that assists them to make informed subject choices as they move through the school. Senior classes provide a variety of ways to achieve success in national qualifications and prepare for specific careers and training beyond school.

The range of pathways is being extended at all year levels to better meet the needs of learners. Online learning and the use of a variety of external providers have contributed to this. Career programmes and the Vocational Pathways framework are used to guide student course choice and encourage engagement.

These should continue to be developed to ensure they effectively respond to all students' needs. Programmes are in place to support students most at risk of not succeeding. The Language Resource Department is highly responsive to students with a range of identified literacy and other needs. A well-coordinated team approach includes close liaison with classroom teachers and the involvement of teacher aides. The progress of these students is closely monitored. The supported learning centre provides opportunities for students with complex needs to develop skills to better enable them to live independently.

Academic programmes are based on The New Zealand Curriculum and adapted as necessary. Parents are active participants in determining learning priorities. All students are encouraged to participate fully in college life. Transition out of schooling is well supported. Positive pastoral and guidance programmes and practices promote student wellbeing.

LEAD values are very evident in the learning environment, are integrated into a range of school practices and provide a foundation for developing learning behaviours. Many students are actively involved in school-based programmes designed to support their peers. Internally collected data indicates there has been limited progress in developing culturally responsive and relational practices schoolwide. Recent professional learning has established a framework and identified areas that could be focused on moving forward, to better support every students' engagement and outcomes.

The Commissioner and school leaders have identified the need to urgently develop expectations for effective curriculum provision and teaching practice. ERO's evaluation affirms this is a priority. The focus is to include:.

Communication with parents focuses on reporting and informing. More actively encouraging parent partnership in students' learning is developing. The school has identified that teachers will review reports to parents to determine the extent to which parents feel well informed about student progress, achievement and wellbeing. The school has identified the need to continue to build teacher understanding and use of culturally responsive and relational practices.

The revised job descriptions of the senior leadership team are part of reflecting this. The role of the Commissioner, a new principal and teacher involvement in professional learning are all supporting the school to be better placed to sustain and improve its performance. The Commissioner receives a range of reports that assists him to carry out his role. He ensures that decision making is focused on ensuring better outcomes for students. Staffing and finances are becoming more sustainable.

Property maintenance and development programmes are being reestablished. It presents an attractive learning environment for students.

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