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Peria School 2007 Education Review Office (ERO) report - summary.
(Full version
here )
To the Parents and Community of Peria School
These are the findings of the Education Review Office’s latest report on
Peria School.
Peria School is located in an attractive, rural valley setting. The school,
although small, is a central focus for its community. Teachers, students and
parents have a strong commitment to the school. The well resourced
facilities and spacious playgrounds provide students with a high quality
learning environment. The staff and community are proud of their school and
the opportunities that it provides for students.
Students of Peria School are highly motivated. They are articulate, enjoy
learning, and are eager to make the most of the learning opportunities
provided, including valuable opportunities to enhance the school
environment. They demonstrate a strong sense of pride in their school and
are enthusiastic about working collaboratively and sharing their learning.
Relationships amongst students and adults are very positive and productive.
Students show respect and consideration for one another. Older students are
supportive of younger students and demonstrate responsibility and
leadership.
Students, teachers and the school community have developed a holistic vision
of student achievement. This vision promotes students’ development as
‘confident, capable learners who contribute to society’. In accordance with
school goals, teachers encourage and acknowledge all forms of student
achievement. In particular, they encourage students to demonstrate the
values and competencies that provide a foundation for lifelong learning.
The school has sound information about student achievement. The principal,
teachers and board make very good use of student achievement information to
help them to shape teaching programmes and improve resources. Students are
achieving well in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. The majority of
students are achieving at or above the levels expected for their age in
these key curriculum areas. Teachers are developing useful strategies to
assist students who are not achieving at expected levels.
Teachers provide good quality education. Classroom environments are learning
focused and stimulating. Teachers affirm and challenge students and set high
expectations for learning and behaviour. Students talk confidently about
learning and achievement and are involved in setting learning goals and
assessing their own learning. As a result, they are well placed to become
confident and self-directed learners.
The principal and deputy principal work collaboratively to provide
leadership for the school. They are supported by very capable staff. The
principal has successfully accessed external funding to support the school’s
professional learning and development programme. Professional development
priorities are appropriately determined on the basis of findings from school
self-review processes.
Trustees recognise the value of their school to the community and work hard
to make it successful. They are supportive of the principal and work to
support the education of the students and the future development of the
school. The board’s strategic goals and targets clearly reflect the high
priority that trustees place on improving student achievement. The principal
provides the board and the community with comprehensive and regular reports
on student achievement.
ERO and the board agreed that for this review, ERO would evaluate the
quality of teaching and learning, with a focus on numeracy. In addition, the
report also evaluates progress made in supporting Maori student achievement,
the quality of teacher professional learning and development, and aspects of
health and safety. The report recognises the improvements that have taken
place since the 2005 ERO review and makes recommendations to support the
ongoing development of the school.
Future Action
ERO is confident that the board of trustees can manage the school in the
interests of the students and the Crown and bring about the improvements
outlined in this report.
ERO is likely to review the school again as part of the regular review
cycle.
Review Coverage
ERO reviews do not cover every aspect of school performance and each ERO
report may cover different issues. The aim is to provide information on
aspects that are central to student achievement and useful to this school.
If you would like a copy of the full report, please click
here for the ERO website.
Elizabeth Ellis
Area Manager
for Chief Review Officer |
