Te Ara Huarau | School Profile Report
Background
This Profile Report was written within 12 months of the Education Review Office and Te Kura o Take Kārara 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
Te Kura o Take Kārara is a state contributing (Y0-Y6) primary school located in Wānaka and situated on a former Mahinga Kai, which carries the school’s name. The kura is in its third year of operation and has a steadily increasing roll.
Te Kura o Take Kārara strategic priorities for improving outcomes for learners are:
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ensure the localised curriculum provides coherent learning pathways with rich learning opportunities
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ensure reporting and assessment practices enable personal pathways for learners
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continue to grow and review teacher capability through collaborative inquiry processes.
You can find a copy of the school’s strategic and annual plan on Te Kura o Take Kārara website.
ERO and the school are working together to evaluate the impact of the localised mathematics curriculum on learner success.
The rationale for selecting this evaluation is:
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to ensure learners make accelerated progress towards achieving equitable outcomes
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to ensure learners meet expectations and achieve success though a localised curriculum
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to continue to strengthen teachers’ collective capacity in evaluation, inquiry, and knowledge-building approaches.
The school expects to see:
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accelerated learner progress in mathematics towards their expected level of achievement
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teachers growing in skills, confidence and understanding in delivering a localised mathematics curriculum
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the gathering of teacher and student voice about mathematical engagement and success.
Strengths
The school can draw from the following strengths to support the school in its goal to evaluate the impact of the localised mathematics curriculum on learner success:
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strong and ongoing consultative process aligned with the aspirations of the community to inform student achievement targets
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teachers sharing a commitment to a strength-based approach where practices and actions are inclusive and cater for all learners
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a deliberate process of building a school-wide view of progress and achievement.
Where to next?
Moving forward, the school will prioritise:
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accelerating the progress of learners in mathematics against their expected levels of achievement
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building a schoolwide teaching and learning framework for mathematics
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prioritising professional development to enhance growth and confidence in teacher practice.
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.
Dr Lesley Patterson
Director Review and Improvement Services (Southern)
Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
12 October 2022
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