New Zealand Catholic Primary Principals Association

 

Enhancing relationships between New Zealand Catholic Primary and Secondary

Ideas and examples

 

·        Orientation/Transition – many and varied methods – principals need to take the initiative to make these events more than just data gathering

 

·        Sharing technology resources

 

·        Senior pupils as sports umpires/coaches

 

·        Teachers and pupils spend time in each others schools

 

·        Curriculum initiatives – shared professional development e.g. establishment of writing exemplars

 

·        Recommend secondary schools make more holistic appointments.  Subject orientated but other attributes which would contribute to Catholic Character

 

·        Sharing staffing resources

 

·        Social interaction between staff and pupils

 

·        Parent meetings – Why choose Catholic Education?

 

·        Combined Book Week – Interschool Buddy Reading

 

·        Computer Club – availability of computer after hours for secondary pupils to use

 

·        Assist with Kapahaka and other cultural activities

 

·        Hobbies Club

 

·        Senior pupils assist with EOTC – not just on camp but also with junior pupils on site e.g. tent pitching

 

·        Buddying pupils (special learning or behavioural need) where distance is not a problem

 

·        Buying technology from secondary

 

·        Secondary pupils and teachers spend time in primary with Year 8 pupils

 

·        Primary be aware of secondary staffing re areas of strength e.g. visual arts, drama etc

 

·        ICT suites available for staff training – two way

 

·        St.Peters College Palmerston North Ambassador programme.  Year 10 students – one lunch hour per week in primary schools for organised sports, tabloids etc

·        Primary schools not seen as “sitting ducks” for future enrolments but as part of the bigger picture of Catholic Education in New Zealand

 

·        Combined Art project in community e.g. murals

 

·        Formalising of relationships – formal discussion on structure of our schools

 

·        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

 

·        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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