My Inquiry Question #1-Part 1

 

Inquiry question#1: Summarise the discussion you had with your school leader(s) about your proposed inquiry focus and their reaction to this :

The first Kāhui Ako meeting was last month. Russell and Chris asked us to consider how our 

inquiries can be adapted to COVID conditions, whilst keeping our students engaged and 

excited about their learning. Russell’s korero also spoke about the importance of tauira 

wellbeing and confidence. 

Our school goal for this year is to

Goal 1 Maori Achievement

To raise Maori student achievement and cultural visibility.                                                                                                                                                                                      

That 85% of Maori students will achieve NCEA Level 2. 

 

Goal 2 Pasifika Achievement       

To understand and demonstrate the cultural competencies of Tapasā.  

85% of Pasifika students will achieve NCEA Level 2. 

 

Goal 3 Literacy and Numeracy

By the end of Year 10, 80% of students will be reading at or above the expected level

By the end of Year 10, 70% of students  are writing at or above the expected Curriculum Level.

By the end of Year 10, 70% of students are achieving in Mathematics at or above the expected 

Curriculum Level

That 90% of Year 11 students will achieve NCEA Literacy.

That 90% of Year 11 students will achieve NCEA Numeracy.

 

Goal 4 Student Wellbeing

Increasing Student, Family and Community Engagement with Schools Student Support Network.

 

Goal 5 Staff Wellbeing

Staff at Tamaki College will be well supported so that their practice meets the needs of our students.

 

 

Our Mathematics Department goal for this year is:

By the end of Year 10, 70% of students are achieving in Mathematics at or above the expected 

Curriculum Level (PAT: stanine 4-6 or higher). 

That at least 80% of Year 11 students will achieve NCEA Numeracy.

Year 13s to leave college with sufficient Maths skills to get into their chosen vocational  pathway.

As an assistant HOD,  my goal is to raise achievement in year 12 and year 13. By looking at three  

goals, I have decided to focus on year 11 students to make a powerful contribution to my school’s 

goals, department’s goals and my goals.

Collaborating:

I spoke to 3 members of middle management, Deputy Principal and Dr Jannie to discuss 

my inquiry. I will be working with all these people and below are some considerations they 

provided me:

 HOD Mathematics:

Collaboration with the department.

Sharing blogs and Literacy strategies.

Powerful contribution to the department goals.

Sharing resources.

Maori learners’ achievement and career pathways.

Numeracy contribution.

Well being of teachers and learners.

Promoting Hybrid learning model.

 

Deputy Principal

Numeracy contribution.

Achieving in Mathematics and choosing the year12 pathway is a contribution towards student 

wellbeing.

Sharing ideas is powerful towards teacher well-being.

Maori learners' identity and career pathway.

 

Whanau Dean: Kowhai/HOD of Technology

Meeting the learners' pastoral needs.

Meeting the learners’ wellbeing.          

Mrs. Mele Suipi Latu

Meeting the ESOL learners’ wellbeing and learning needs.

Tapasa framework.

 

Dr Jannie Van Hees

Well being techniques.

Literacy strategies.

Confidence building exercises. 

After meeting the above leaders I feel inspired to take on this inquiry.

My Goal Inquiry 2022

How do I capitalise on the whanaungatanga and the sense of wellbeing that already exists among 

the learners of my  year11 Mathematics class(Akomanga Kaihanga) to empower their learning?

This goal provides a strong pathway into year12 using literacy strategies , skill practice and 

confidence building.