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Orientation/Transition
many and varied methods principals need to take the initiative to make
these events more than just data gathering
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Sharing
technology resources
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Senior
pupils as sports umpires/coaches
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Teachers
and pupils spend time in each others schools
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Curriculum
initiatives shared professional development e.g. establishment of writing
exemplars
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Recommend
secondary schools make more holistic appointments. Subject orientated but other attributes which would contribute to
Catholic Character
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Sharing
staffing resources
·
Social
interaction between staff and pupils
·
Parent
meetings Why choose Catholic Education?
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Combined
Book Week Interschool Buddy Reading
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Computer
Club availability of computer after hours for secondary pupils to use
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Assist
with Kapahaka and other cultural activities
·
Hobbies
Club
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Senior
pupils assist with EOTC not just on camp but also with junior pupils on site
e.g. tent pitching
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Buddying
pupils (special learning or behavioural need) where distance is not a problem
·
Buying
technology from secondary
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Secondary
pupils and teachers spend time in primary with Year 8 pupils
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Primary
be aware of secondary staffing re areas of strength e.g. visual arts, drama etc
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ICT
suites available for staff training two way
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St.Peters
College Palmerston North Ambassador programme.
Year 10 students one lunch hour per week in primary schools for
organised sports, tabloids etc
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Primary
schools not seen as sitting ducks for future enrolments but as part of the
bigger picture of Catholic Education in New Zealand
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Combined
Art project in community e.g. murals
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Formalising
of relationships formal discussion on structure of our schools
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St.John
Bosco School. 7th formers
plan, organise and teach Year 5 & 6 how to light a campfire, make shelter
etc creates relationships prior to secondary
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Shared
Choir
v
The
key open and honest communication between local principals initially and then
involving all staff. Communicate to
each other our common vision.
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