2012 Annual Plan

 
The goals in the 2012 plan are consistent with, and clearly focused on, the Lynfield College Strategic Direction. 
 
 

The plan consists of 1 Achievement Goal and a set of school priorities:   Lynfield College 2012 - Achievement Goal     To increase the % of students leaving with Level 2 (NCEA), or better, by 5%.   1a  Maintain and use tracking data to identify students at risk of failure.   1b  Enhance the relevance of learning by relating courses to future pathways.   1c  Build student capacity so that they can demonstrate the characteristics required of an autonomous learner at Level 2   1d  Promote academic success as a worthy endeavour.    1e   Build links in the classroom to the Lynfield College Learning Charter.   1f Increase participation in extra-curriculum activities. NB: Data gathered in support of this goal will be analysed for variance (i.e. what we achieve compared to what we planned to achieve) and reported on in the Annual Report.   School Priorities   Implementation of the Lynfield Curriculum. To build deeper understanding of the process of inquiry, and the contexts in which teaching as inquiry can be used to improve learning and teaching. To create opportunities for sustainable professional learning about effective teaching practice through incorporating teaching as inquiry and the Registered Teacher Criteria into the performance management system. To participate in a professional learning group focused on the Achievement Goal and providing evidence for Registered Teacher Criteria. (Criterion 12 - Use critical inquiry and problem-solving effectively in their professional practice). To engage students, staff and the community with the Lynfield College Learner Charter. Realign NCEA standards in line with NZQA directions. (2 TODs).   e-learning To enhance staff capability to incorporate the use of e-learning in teaching through targeted and on-going Professional Learning and Development To increase student outcomes through the provision of relevant e-learning opportunities To increase hardware availability.   Mâori Achievement To increase retention of Mâori students to a level comparable to the whole school between Year 9 and Year 13. To implement a strategy to improve the cultural competence of teachers in support of teaching Mâori learners well. (Read and discuss Ka Hikitia: Managing Success Mâori Education Strategy as a first step in developing knowledge about the Treaty of Waitangi curriculum principle.   Learning Support (Special Education) To be an inclusive school for students with special learning needs. To maximise mainstream opportunities for Leaning support students. To assist students to maximise their educational outcomes.   Property To complete the G block and Gymnasia redevelopments. To introduce a new phone system. To reduce our electricity consumption. To undertake the SNUP upgrade. Progress work on a new café.