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New Zealand Students’ Wellbeing By the Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education. Published April 2017
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tudents’ educational outcomes can be affected by a range of factors from inside and outside of the school Overall the grounds. For example, students who are motivated findings of the PISA to succeed have high expectations for the future, assessment paint a and those who have a strong sense of belonging at picture of New Zealand school tend to have better academic outcomes. It is students who were therefore vitally important that parents, educators and motivated, expected a lot system leaders understand and act on these aspects of of themselves, were well student wellbeing. In 2015, the Programme for International Student supported by the adults Assessment (PISA) measured these and other aspects of around them and felt safe wellbeing among 15-year-olds across 70 countries. Below in their schools. summarises main results as they relate to New Zealand students, and where relevant, triangulates information from other studies to provide a fuller understanding of student wellbeing. Results of the PISA assessment support other evidence about New Zealand students’ wellbeing. They confirm areas where New Zealand students felt positive about their school life and academic abilities. For example, New Zealand students were strongly motivated to achieve academically, and almost half expected to achieve a university degree. The vast majority of students reported their parents were interested in their schooling and supported their efforts. Similarly, most reported their teachers showed an interest in their learning and gave extra help when needed. The majority of New Zealand students felt liked by other students, made friends easily and felt they belonged at school. Students had high levels of access to information and communication technologies (ICT), which they felt supported their education. Unfortunately, as with other studies, the PISA assessment also finds high levels of bullying in New Zealand schools. The PISA report confirmed that a sense of belonging is strongly correlated with students’ relationships with their teachers and other students. Those 15-year-old students who had a weaker sense of belonging were more likely to report that they were treated unfairly by their teachers, or had experienced bullying at school. The PISA report also confirmed that higher achievement is strongly correlated with a stronger sense of belonging, motivation to achieve, parental support and lower schoolwork-related anxiety.
A student’s wellbeing is also related to their physical health and how they spend their time
outside of school.
Schoolwork-related anxiety and worry about poor grades among New Zealand students was high, particularly for girls. A small minority of students were recorded as ‘extreme users’ of the internet, a result that is associated with lower achievement. The PISA results help grow our understanding of students’ experiences of bullying behaviours. The majority of New Zealand students reported they ‘only occasionally or never’ experienced any form of bullying at school. However, just over a quarter experienced at least one type of bullying a ‘few times a month’ or more. On the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ‘Exposure to Bullying’ index, New Zealand had the second highest level of students’ reports of bullying across countries taking part in PISA 2015. A student’s wellbeing is also related to their physical health and how they spend their time outside of
school. Results in these areas showed that just over a third of New Zealand students had paid work. Around three quarters of students reported that they exercised regularly or played sport outside of school. Overall the findings of the PISA assessment paint a picture of New Zealand students who were motivated, expected a lot of themselves, were well supported by the adults around them and felt safe in their schools. Most felt they belonged at school, were welcomed and liked among their peers. They were busy and well-rounded students with paid work, and helped around the home. They exercised and played sport on top of their schooling commitments. While most of these results appeared to be positive, a concerning minority of students responded that they were highly anxious about academic testing at school and that they experienced bullying behaviours at school. For further information go to www.educationcounts.govt.nz
TRAINING Trades training cooks up pathway to jobs at Northland College CAREERS EDUCATION
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rom latte-making to cow milking, practical training in solid work skills is being served up at Northland College, in the far North, which has a full-size professional catering kitchen that can feed 200 hungry people, and a working farm. The trades training programme at the college is aimed at getting students ready for real-life work, so that they can leave school knowing how to drive a tractor, cook meals and run a kitchen, or chop down trees and manage forests. They can either find a job immediately, or go onto further specialist study in a particular career area. The college is now being rebuilt by the Ministry in a $14 million upgrade due for completion in early July, and which
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promises to ramp up the achievement levels. The new facilities include 21 teaching spaces, a multi purpose gym, technology area and library, as well as the kitchen. But the principal, Jim Luders, has more in mind than just enjoying his sparkling new school. He’ll be using it not only to improve academic achievement, but to spark a revolution in the township. Jim says the brand new school offers the potential to be a turning point for the long-struggling community of Kaikohe, which has high welfare dependency and unemployment, limited work skills and low academic achievement.
“It’s a deal breaker. We now have massive opportunities for a mind shift.”
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The college’s unique trades training teaches practical work skills to complement its academic training, and that can open doors to jobs or qualifications in fast-growing fields like forestry, farming and hospitality, in the North and elsewhere. All these fields are crying out for work-ready staff with the right skills and attitude. That’s where the college’s working farm, forest and kitchen come in, by making graduates work-ready. The hospitality course is particularly popular, he says. And flat whites served up at catered events can be made from the college’s own cows raised and milked on the farm by students. The forestry and farm-related training programmes are blended, so participants get experience in both fields at levels 1, 2 and 3. Jim says such practical training helps students learn how to self-manage, and allows other learning opportunities. “The hospitality course teaches them what employers expect from staff, such as working nights and weekends, and about customer service and working at pace.” In 2013 Jim was appointed to his role as principal to rescue the school, which had substandard buildings, a collapsing roll, and low achievement levels – all well publicised in the media. He’s set himself a big challenge. But he believes the school’s new buildings will be the turning point for a fresh start. “I want the new school to be a journey to the stars ... and for students to use it to leverage opportunities to live their dreams. “Getting young people skilled and qualified is the way ahead for this community, where in some families there’s been three generations of unemployment, and ongoing benefit reliance. We must break that cycle.” The focus at the school will be on years 9 and 10, which Jim sees as the make-or-break group. “Raising literacy and numeracy levels are essential, so we will be concentrating on those foundation skills, to prepare students for the real workplace.” Currently, the school operates out of multiple old buildings which are aged and in poor condition, spread over its site. The new school is housed in a large single building with modern, world class facilities. “It’s a deal breaker. We now have massive opportunities for a mind shift.” His students already have an advantage, Jim believes. At the college, 97% are Maori and there is high te reo proficiency amongst them. Jim sees that as a big plus. “I can pretty much guarantee that having strong work skills, academic achievement, and speaking the Reo, is going to be a highly valued skills package for the future workforce. “Tourism is growing fast in this area, and there are boundless other options in high growth fields such as health services, agriculture and forestry, for example. “I’m excited. The only way is up.”
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sing Public Achievement Information (PAI) in our schools means we can get more help to more of our children and young people It means we who need it most. It means we know where these kids are, and what they need help with. know where It measures the ‘big things’ about our education these kids are, systems performance. It tells us how many children are in early learning, and how children are doing at and what they reading, writing and mathematics. It measures how need help many young people are achieving NCEA Level 2 in order to move successfully into work, higher education with. or further training. In 2015, out of 2,102 total school leavers in Tai Tokerau Northland region, 72.5% achieved NCEA L2 or above. This was 1.7 percentage points up from 2014. We have seen a steady increase in NCEA over a three year period; however we still have a way to go. For Early Childhood participation, Tai Tokerau has consistently grown its participation rate. By March 2016, 93.8 % of children had participated in ECE, an increase of 1.9 pp over 2015, and a 4.4 pp increase since 2012. Overall, Tai Tokerau has achieved increases over time for 18 yr old school leavers with NCEA L2, school leavers with NCEA (L1-3) all three strands of national standards, Nga Whanaketanga Rumaki Maori, and early childhood participation. Collaboration within Communities of Learning | K hui Ako is central to understanding progress and achievement to ensure children and young people successfully move along their education pathway. You can access this and more PAI information on www.educationcounts.govt.nz
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Our students come from all walks of life and range from school leavers taking their first step towards a career, to mature students seeking a mid-life change of direction. We also have second-chance learners who’ve taken the decision to go back to the classroom after years of working and family life. At NorthTec the mix of ages and backgrounds leads to a whānau-like feel, with students forming strong bonds, supporting each other and sharing their knowledge. All our degree and diploma programmes are applied – meaning they are highly practical, hands-on and project-based, preparing students for the “real world” awaiting them. As a result, our graduates go on to great careers locally, elsewhere in New Zealand and internationally. To enrol for study in July, or to find out more about all NorthTec programmes, visit www.northtec.ac.nz or call 0800 162 100.
Make your sttart in the arts Calling all budding artists! If you’ve always wanted to study the arts, but don’t feel ready to take on a diploma or bachelor’s degree, NorthTec has the answer! This semester we’re launching the New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design – a great programme to start developing your creative talents and learning how to apply them to employment opportunities. This six-month, level 4 programme will give you a fantastic introduction to arts, crafts and design work. You’ll be based at our purpose-built arts precinct at the Raumanga campus, where you’ll learn all about creative processes, methods and technologies. Students will study art and design history, creative methodology, visual arts studio and graphic design, so you can start to build specialist skills. This new programme is a great opportunity to test your creative talents and get ready for a career in the arts – so contact NorthTec now to enrol! * Discounted fees apply - please enquire.
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Saint Kentigern College offers a unique learning environment
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aint Kentigern College is located on 100 acres, bordering the Tamaki Estuary, 16km from the centre of Auckland. Founded on strong Christian values, it is an independent Presbyterian school for boys and girls in Years 7–13 (ages 11-18). The unique learning environment provides for students to be taught in single-gender classes in the Middle College (Years 7–10), while in the Senior College (Years 11–13) girls and boys learn together. Bruce House, our specialist boarding facility for boys and girls, is the place that our boarding students call home. Boarders are involved in every facet of college life and they develop a strong sense of school spirit. We challenge all our students to excel; academic success is expected. An unparalleled range of subjects is taught in modern, specialist facilities. Students attain internationally recognised qualifications. Senior students have a choice of qualifications pathways and in the final two years of college they can choose NCEA or the
International Baccalaureate programme. They receive the best in pastoral care. A highly qualified,
Boarders are involved in every facet of college life dedicated team of teachers and pastoral care specialists monitors the students’ progress socially, academically and emotionally, ensuring they are settled at school. The College is a wireless campus and students can collaborate with their peers and work with their laptops and tablets to do class work, research and homework. Our sports facilities and coaches are among New Zealand’s
best and we enjoy success in regional and national competitions. We are deeply committed to performing arts. Drama students learn in dedicated spaces and perform in a professional performance venue. In addition, our separate Music Centre provides superb, soundproofed facilities for our choirs and instrumental enthusiasts. Please contact us by email, phone or in person. We look forward to introducing you to a ‘World of Opportunity for Boys and Girls’.
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hristian Renewal School is aY1 toY13 C State Integrated Area School. Families are committed to the Special Character of the school and come from many local church backgrounds. The roll is around 200 students with 20 teaching staff and 14 support staff. We have a capacity for growth with modern facilities. The goal of Christian Renewal School is to develop Christian character along with a passion for Jesus and mastery of academic disciplines through the NZ curriculum.This results in excellence in all areas of life including achievement in National Standards and NCEA.
NCEA results are consistently very favourable due to low teacher to student ratios. We place high priority on the success of each individual student and maintaining good parent-school relationships. An Options Information evening is planned forTerm 3. We welcome enquiries for new enrolments. Visit our website
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Tauraroa Area School
Vision “To be the best we can be”
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Thursday 24 August 2017 Top Quality programmes, facilities and staff support student achievements at all year levels. Senior students enjoy outstanding NCEA results (including University Entrances) with the benefits of small classes and flexible programmes.
For more information visit www.tauraroa.school.nz or phone 432 2643
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The Education Act Review
Requiring compulsory attendance at school for under sixes (effective from 3 July 2017) The Education Act Review; Requiring compulsory attendance at school for under sixes (Effective from 3 July 2017)
What if a child experiences difficulty transitioning to school? Individual schools can support students who are having difficulty adjusting to full-time schooling as they see fit. This could include developing a transition plan which is agreed to by the child’s parents, the school principal and the Ministry.
Regular attendance in the first year of school supports the development of positive attitudes to learning and provides a sound foundation for future learning and achievement. Changes have been made to the Act so that children under the age of six are now required to regularly attend school once they are enrolled. Previously children were only required to regularly attend school when they turned six, regardless of whether or not they had already enrolled. Parents need to consider whether their child is ready for regular attendance at school before enrolling them. A later transition to school based on a judgment about the child’s maturity and readiness for school is likely to support better educational outcomes than an earlier transition in which a child attends school irregularly.
accordance with that plan. Transition plans will set out expected absences during the child’s transition into school, providing some flexibility for transitions for children with additional learning needs if needed.
Why is there an exception for some children? Some children with additional learning support needs attend school part-time in their first year as part of a managed transition process.
Does this mean that children will have to enrol in school as soon as they turn five? No. Children are not required to be enrolled in school until their sixth birthday. The requirement for regular attendance only applies once a child’s parents have enrolled them in school. Is there any flexibility around the compulsory attendance requirements?
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to assist them in choosing a Secondary School for their son as a Year 9 student in 2018.
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There will be subject displays, as well as Senior Leaders and subject staff to speak with.
Tours: 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm (30 minute tours of the school depart every 5 mins) 6 pm Address by the Principal, Year 9 Dean and current students.
WBHS will also be available for Parents/Caregivers of all levels to visit at various times during the day. Please contact the school, to get exact details, should you wish to take up this offer.
For more information: www.wbhs.school.nz or phone 09 430 4170 K Gilbert-Smith PRINCIPAL
KAMO HIGH SCHOOL Open Evening
Tuesday 1 August 2017, 5.30-7.30pm Introductions in the hall at 5.30pm Meet our Junior Ambassadors from former contributing schools, senior student leaders and teaching specialists. Guided tours, kapa haka performances, exciting and stimulating subject demonstrations. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information: www.kamohigh.school.nz
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• Guided tours: 5:30 pm & 6:00 pm - Presentation begins at 6:30 pm (approx. 45 min) • Activities will be organised for your child during the presentation • Come along and hear about the outstanding education opportunities right here in Whangarei • Leading the way in Positive Education classes for Years 7 – 9 • Enrolling now for Years 7-13 in 2018 Scholarships available
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Areas of practice for principals Principals work within four areas of practice to lead change and to solve problems in their schools: culture, pedagogy, systems, and partnerships and networks. The areas are described separately but in practice they overlap and interlink. • Culture: “What we value around here” • Pedagogy: Knowledge about teaching and learning • Systems: How things work around here • Partnerships and networks: Creating positive links to support learning
Culture: “What we value around here” A school’s culture consists of the customs, rituals, and stories that are evident and valued throughout the whole school. An effective school culture is one in which the customs and values foster success for all; and where clear boundaries are set, known and agreed to by everyone (Stoll et al, 2003). In developing a positive culture, effective principals ensure that educational practices are inclusive. They make certain that students and their families do not feel alienated either from their own culture or from the culture of the school.
Pedagogy: Knowledge about teaching and learning Successful schools are organised around learning. Their principals are knowledgeable
about effective pedagogy and about what works for the individual needs of different students in their particular contexts. They are recognised in their schools for their professional knowledge and strength as pedagogical leaders. They involve the whole school community in setting clear goals for teaching and learning. They recognise that teacher learning is crucial to improving achievement and other valued outcomes for students. They create opportunities for professional learning communities to flourish throughout the school so that teachers can work collaboratively and share evidence-informed practice with each other (Coburn, 2003).
Systems: How things work around here Every school needs to have systems that help create the conditions for staff and students to work effectively together. Everyone appreciates simple, clear goals, and effective processes. School systems provide and effectively communicate the ground rules for everyone. They ensure a measure of consistency in approach and action across the school. Principalship requires a mix of professional knowledge and expertise along with the ability to develop and manage systems efficiently. Except in very small schools, the principal is likely to delegate aspects of the management systems to other staff.
Partnerships and networks: Creating positive links to support learning Effective principals have external networks that range from face-to-face through to online contacts. Networks help provide them with up-to- date and relevant knowledge about educational trends and issues. They give
opportunities for making connections and developing learning partnerships that can be an effective way of sharing resources. Local schools may cluster together to share ideas, to organise student or professional learning, or to support one another. Principals are expected to work with partner schools in these clusters. They are also expected to engage actively with the Ministry with regard to students who have disabilities.
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Leadership, Citizenship, Music, Arts, Cooking, Tikanga, Te Reo and Sport are absolutely crucial to every child’s development, as they develop themselves towards being a happy fulfilled adult, able to take on whatever their dreams for life lead them. It is about the wellbeing and learning of the whole child. We treat children individually for their needs. We acknowledge that numeracy and literacy are important, but only as part of a child’s learning at this school. Our children are the reason we exist, and we have tried to develop the flexibility to allow their needs to be paramount.
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rant Burns has been principal of Tauraroa Area School for 11 years. He is immensely proud of the achievements of the 540 students in the school and the high standards of professionalism and commitment shown by staff. The school is located near the village of Maungakaramea, approximately 20km SW of Whangarei
Tauraroa Area School consistently produces NCEA success rates well above NZ averages. The school has received a “NZ School of Character” award, recognising its excellence in values education. In recent years, much of the school has been renovated
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or rebuilt, with $5m of projects being completed. As a result, the school boasts high quality, ‘high tech’ facilities across the campus.
The success of the school has resulted in students travelling to the school from a wide catchment area. A bus service from Whangarei city is available. Tauraroa Area School is the perfect size to ensure all students get the individual attention they deserve, while providing wide ranging opportunities through subject choices and extra curricular activities. An added advantage of a Year 1-13 school is the smooth transitions for students to intermediate and secondary level classes within the one institution and the convenience families enjoy having children of various ages attend a single school.
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After two years as Principal of Whangarei Boys' High School, I can say that I have been privileged to work with great staff and amazing young men. I am primarily focussed on ensuring that the students at Whangarei Boys' High School receive an outstanding education that gives them qualifications that will enable them to make choices for their future. However, there is more to education today than a formal qualification. We are known for the phrase "Developing fine men" and this is a responsibility that we all take very seriously. It is my expectation that the boys here learn what this means in all facets of school life; in the classroom, on the stage and on the sports field. We know that the 1200 boys here now, become the 1200 men in our community and instilling the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, courage, compassion and working hard together we think stands them in good stead to be valuable contributors to our community.
individuals, community groups and Old Boys in our school.
I believe that we are part of the community and not separate from it and I have appreciated over the last two years the involvement of many
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With our rich tradition we are able to foster a great sense of belonging and brotherhood but we do not rely on the past to ensure success for studentswe have our sights firmly set on the future and equipping students to be the leaders of tomorrow.
K Gilbert-Smith I welcome all families in the Whangarei area to come to our open evening to see if this environment is one where your son will thrive. My door is always open to anyone who would like to know more.
Karen Gilbert-Smith PRINCIPAL
Tikipunga High School KAMO HIGH SCHOOL At Tikipunga High School we acknowledge the cultural richness of our community. We are small in size and big in heart. We have passionate teachers who deliver exciting, relevant and meaningful programmes for our learners. At Tikipunga High School we are a caring community; we are whanau. We work hard to meet and exceed the aspirations you have for your tamariki. Education is a partnership between school, student and whanau. Here, we place an emphasis on that relationship. It is an absolute privilege to be the Principal of Tikipunga High School, where we encourage our students to achieve success in a culturally responsive, relational and restorative environment. Successful learners -the only option.
Successful Learners - the only option 194 Corks Rd, Tikipunga Phone 437 3299
The school has a growing roll of 832. This is a perfect sized school – small enough for staff and students to know and use each other’s names, yet large enough to offer a comprehensive subject range. Our special grounds and second to none Arts and Technology areas are complemented by our sincere, empathetic and highly culturally inclusive staff. We are a friendly, tolerant and accepting school where everyone finds their niche. Joanne Hutt | Principal
JOANNE HUTT
Phone 435 1688
Alec Solomon
www.kamoghighschool.nz admin@kamohigh.school.nz
EDUCATION
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