Where is kaitaia college

NCEA levels are now close to 90 per cent and attendance levels have significantly increased. Though she won't disclose specific plans for Kaitaia College she said programmes need to be "fit for purpose". I look forward to working with the whole school community, to build on the existing strengths together for our young people to achieve their very highest aspirations.

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Many teachers and support staff have been employed by the school for a number of years and many are local to the Kaitaia area. These have been aimed at strengthening teaching and learning practices and improving student achievement. It also highlighted the strong sense of whanaungatanga in the school.

These areas identified in the and earlier ERO reports continue to be challenges for the school, and are in the early stages of being addressed. The board, school leaders and teachers use data to make decisions about and design initiatives to improve student achievement.

Senior leaders are currently reviewing the way teachers throughout the school manage achievement and assessment for students in Years 9 and In particular, they recognise the need to improve the validity of this data. The board and senior leaders acknowledge that it is urgent to address this historical trend of underachievement.

The school has a number of examples of students achieving at high levels and receiving awards in music, drama, sports and cultural activities at both regional and national levels. They have pride in their school and appreciate the varied opportunities for student leadership. The school curriculum is becoming increasingly effective in promoting and supporting student learning.

Students have access to a broader and more student-centred curriculum. They have access to subject choices and vocational pathways that respond to their identified strengths, needs and prior learning. A new services academy is planned to start in to complement these opportunities. The school has adopted a deliberate and systematic approach to the teaching and learning of literacy, including the appointment of a literacy leader.

This leader supports curriculum leaders to develop literacy action plans, build literacy strategies and target students with low levels of achievement in literacy. They plan to develop, design and implement a more culturally responsive curriculum. This engagement provides a good foundation for finding out about the goals and aspirations these groups have for the young people of Kaitaia.

In addition, the board of trustees has recently formalised a partnership with local iwi, and engaged iwi in the recent appointment of the new principal. The board, senior leaders and staff have developed mechanisms to sustain the good practices identified in previous ERO reports. Senior leaders and the board of trustees have planned strategically to further improve overall school performance and to address key priorities for lifting student engagement and achievement.

The roles and responsibilities of the senior leadership team are currently under review to better align with the new school direction. The leadership team plan to access external support to facilitate this process. He is promoting collaborative and inclusive relationships for working and learning. This approach includes partnering and engaging with local schools and iwi to build community responsibility for student success.

Staff, students and the community are optimistic and enthusiastic about the new school direction. Senior leaders are supporting middle leaders with appropriate professional learning to strengthen their leadership skills and understanding and use of self-review.