This review evaluates the performance of Matangi School in accordance with the terms of reference identified in the 2011 ERO report. These include:
Since the 2011 ERO review, the Limited Statutory Manager (LSM) oversaw the implementation of training for the board of trustees and the appointment of a new principal. In addition the LSM facilitated the development of frameworks and processes to support effective self review and school sustainability. In June 2012 the Minister of Education acknowledged the progress the school had made and revoked the intervention of the LSM.
The school roll has grown and a fourth teacher has been appointed. The newly appointed principal has recently gathered appropriate student achievement information to identify the achievement and progress of individuals and groups of students. This should place the school in a better position to make effective decisions related to improving student achievement.
The school has identified and ERO agrees that areas to continue to review and improve are:
The board of trustees, principal and teachers have effectively addressed the areas identified for review and development in the previous ERO report. This is evident through:
The principal is providing effective leadership for learning, school development and improvement. Teachers are a positive and collegial teaching team. They willingly participate in ongoing and relevant professional development with a focus on enhancing teaching practice. The principal and teachers have established agreed expectations for curriculum delivery to further promote the engagement, progress and achievement of students.
The school is now well placed to sustain and improve its performance. Factors influencing this include:
Before the review, the board of trustees and principal of the school completed the ERO Board Assurance Statement and Self-Audit Checklists. In these documents they attested that they had taken all reasonable steps to meet their legislative obligations related to:
During the review, ERO checked the following items because they have a potentially high impact on student achievement:
ERO is likely to carry out the next review in three years.
Dale Bailey
National Manager Review Services Northern Region
18 February 2013
Location |
Matangi, near Hamilton |
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Ministry of Education profile number |
1814 |
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School type |
Contributing (Years 1 to 6) |
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School roll |
79 |
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Gender composition |
Boys 50 Girls 29 |
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Ethnic composition |
NZ European/Pākehā NZ Māori Other Asian Other European |
65 11 2 1 |
Review team on site |
November 2012 |
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Date of this report |
18 February 2013 |
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Most recent ERO report(s) |
Education Review Education Review Education Review |
November 2011 April 2010 April 2007 |