Board and Principal MeetingCatholic Schools Christchurch

Opening Prayer

Welcome

To introduce the Cluster and Cluster Plan to our Boards of Trustees and begin our work towards achieving our aim of A united approach to authentic Catholic Education.

Purpose for this meeting

Clusters

MoE initiative to achieve the Greater Christchurch Educational Renewal Recovery Programme Goals

• Learners achieve the best possible educational outcomes • Young people become confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong

learners • Young people acquire skills and qualifications that will enable them to

make their own futures and contribute to New Zealand’s future • Maori and Pasifika learners and those with special educational needs

are supported to realise their potential • Learners find their identities, languages and cultures valued and

supported throughout their education

Introductions

Getting to know one anotherBarb Madden - ODA for this cluster

Te Hapori Akotahi Cluster Plan

Learning as One

Ephesians 4:16

From the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

Whakatoki

Ma tina ma mano ka rapa te whaiBy many, by thousands, the work will be accomplishedUnity is strength

Vision - Thriving in Unity

Through our Faith

PedagogyGovernanceResourcing

Developing the Plan

Look at Strategic PlansPrepare draft planPrincipals met and shared ideas around the planPlan adjustedMoE input with final additions

Plan aligned to

2020 Beacon GoalsCatholic Education for School-Aged Children

Long Term Goal - by 2017

A united approach to authentic Catholic Education

Short term Goals

1. Encourage full participation from all Christchurch Catholic Primary Principals

2. Strengthen and build on existing collaborative networks.3. Develop a collaborative network with our secondary

colleagues.4. Develop a plan to build open relationships between our

Bishop, Vicar for Education, Parish Priests, Principals, Boards and Catholic Education Office staff to ensure collaboration

5. Develop transparent processes where information is shared6. Have input into a city wide property plan that ensures equity

among all schools in the Te Hapori Akotahi Learning Community

7. Develop a community of Catholic teachers, parents and students to support one another and celebrate our faith

Four Strategic Aims

FaithPedagogyGovernanceResourcing

Faith

Let all who enter here know Jesus is the reason for this place

• Provide a place to encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth.

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Community and the Common Good

Pedagogy

AchievementLeadership

Governance

• Work collaboratively to promote a strong, unified Catholic identity that reflects the essence of a dynamic and authentic Catholic education

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Resourcing

Property and Infrastructure

Sharing ideas

FaithCommunity and the Common GoodProperty and InfrastructureGovernance

Report Back

Share ideas with whole group

Decision Making

How will we go forward?How do we want to be involved?What expectations do Trustees have of the Principals?

Final Prayer

Father John Adams