St Peter's College (Palmerston North) - 15 Feb 2023
Te Ara Huarau | School Profile Report
Background
This Profile Report was written within 10 months of the Education Review Office and St Peter's College (Palmerston North) working in Te Ara Huarau, an improvement evaluation approach used in most English Medium State and State Integrated Schools. For more information about Te Ara Huarau see ERO’s website. www.ero.govt.nz
Context
St Peter’s College is a co-educational Catholic secondary school catering for learners from year 7 to 13. St Peter’s College is located in Palmerston North in the Manawatū.
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)’s strategic priorities for improving outcomes for learners are:
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Whakapono: We will promote a Catholic World View which reflects the life and values of Jesus, the importance of partnership, and the development of positive relationships throughout the College
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Whānaungatanga: We will recognise Māori as tangata whenua supporting our Māori ākonga to succeed as Māori while developing a community that is connected and respectful of the diversity in our multi-cultural community
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Hauora: We will prioritise and recognise the importance of ākonga and kaiako well-being and promote ways to support ākonga and kaiako to be active partners to change in our community
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Whakamana: We will prioritise and support kaiako in implementing quality teaching and learning strategies into the classroom that are connected to the ākonga world and the world of work which prepare the ākonga to thrive in the 21st century.
You can find a copy of the school’s strategic and annual plan on St Peter's College (Palmerston North)’s website.
ERO and the school are working together to evaluate how effectively the school’s strategy of te hōkaitanga ki te Atua (Journey to God) is securing all ākonga with a deeper sense of identity, belonging and connection to better support them to achieve their aspirations.
The rationale for selecting this evaluation is to ensure that school systems and processes are responsive to the identity, language, culture and aspirations of ākonga, whānau and Rangitanē o Manawatū.
The school expects to see:
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ākonga language, culture and identity further supported, encouraged and celebrated
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improved ākonga achievement, attendance, retention and engagement rates
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place based learning and matauranga Māori being prioritised in teaching and learning decisions
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increased involvement of whānau and Rangitāne o Manawatū in decision making in ways that are meaningful to them.
Strengths
The school can draw from the following strengths to support it to evaluate how effectively te hōkaitanga ki te Atua is securing all ākonga with a deeper sense of identity, belonging and connection to the school to better support them to achieve their aspirations:
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a Catholic world view that prioritises partnership and relationship
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a collaborative team who work relationally to support positive change and who have high expectations of ākonga, kaiako and their community
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ongoing development and support for kaiako through a range of professional learning
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a clear mandate for change through a comprehensive consultation process resulting in a carefully visioned strategic plan.
Where to next?
Moving forward, the school will prioritise:
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supporting kaiako to further develop the capacity to provide effective and culturally responsive teaching and learning opportunities for all ākonga that are increasingly place-based
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evaluating school systems and processes for effectiveness on valued outcomes for ākonga and alignment with te hōkaitanga ki te Atua
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further identifying and responding to the meaningful outcomes important to whānau and Rangitāne o Manawatū.
ERO’s role will be to support the school in its evaluation for improvement cycle to improve outcomes for all learners. ERO will support the school in reporting their progress to the community. The next public report on ERO’s website will be a Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report and is due within three years.
Phil Cowie
Director Review and Improvement Services (Central)
Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
15 February 2023
About the School
The Education Counts website provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement. educationcounts.govt.nz/home
St Peter's College (Palmerston North) - 15 Feb 2023
Provision for International Students Report
Background
The Education Review Office reviews schools that are signatories to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 established under section 534 of the Education and Training Act 2020.
Findings
The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 established under section 534 of the Education and Training Act 2020. The school has attested that it complies with all aspects of the Code and has completed an annual self-review of its implementation of the Code.
At the time of this review there was one international student attending the school, and no exchange students.
The school is strengthening and embedding their self-review processes. The school is in the position to offer international students the opportunity to participate in the full life of the school in an environment that celebrates diversity and supports academic success. Homestay accommodation can be arranged through the school. Provision is in place to support the pastoral care of international students along with English as a second language.
Phil Cowie
Director Review and Improvement Services (Central)
Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
15 February 2023
About the School
The Education Counts website provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement. educationcounts.govt.nz/home
St Peter's College (Palmerston North) - 15 Feb 2023
Board Assurance with Regulatory and Legislative Requirements Report 2022 to 2025
As of May 2022, the St Peter's College (Palmerston North), School Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements:
Board Administration
Yes
Curriculum
Yes
Management of Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Personnel Management
Yes
Finance
Yes
Assets
Yes
Further Information
For further information please contact St Peter's College (Palmerston North), School Board.
The next School Board assurance that it is meeting regulatory and legislative requirements will be reported, along with the Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report, within three years.
Information on ERO’s role and process in this review can be found on the Education Review Office website.
Phil Cowie
Director Review and Improvement Services (Central)
Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
15 February 2023
About the School
The Education Counts website provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement. educationcounts.govt.nz/home