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An account of life at a small sole-charge New Zealand school
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
PRINCIPALS REPORT
Matau School BOT Meeting April 2004.
ROLL
Nine. With Thomas and Dean Lobb transferring on to Kaimata.
STAFFING
Mrs. Holly Barnes has resigned as school cleaner and Mrs. Claudia Mansell has taken up the position. Thanks to Holly for her work over the last three years.
Administration
The Ministry has acknowledged our smart charter for 2004 with a few helpful comments on tidying procedural information for next year. This includes information on the reporting cycle, consultation, cultural diversity, and requests for instruction in Te Reo. These could easily be included in next years plan where necessary.
We need to note that we will be spending more money on maths resources than we budgeted for. Previously we have always done the training in the first year and then upgraded the resources the following year. With maths we have had to purchase the gear up front hence the budget blowout.
I have organised for Dave Roderick to carry out my in class observation on June 25th.
I will be returning the favour next term.
I attended the Rural Principals conference in Queenstown. A great setting with some eye opening work shops. On Saturday I attended our ICT mini conference at Stratford Primary. Once again great workshops but also an opportunity to chat with people who are trying to extend smaller schools with ICT. This should lead to at least three solid developments in the school programme this term.
Curriculum
A good ending to last term with the kids enjoying some extended time with Mrs. Howatson. This term we will be starting with the Wellington trip next week. I have attached final plans for the BOT’s approval. I realise the Take Homes didn’t go out at the end of the term and currently I am aiming for the end of week three.
Upcoming Events.
April 30th Running records course, 3:30 Huiakama.
May 3rd – 6th School trip to Wellington.
May 10th Mike Whiteman to visit. Investigating interactive fiction.
11th Jones Cup practice at Marco.
May 17th Jones Cup at Toko.
18th Maths Course at Inglewood.
25th. Rachel Jeffares to visit and work on school homepage.
Richard Barnes
Principal
Matau School BOT Meeting April 2004.
ROLL
Nine. With Thomas and Dean Lobb transferring on to Kaimata.
STAFFING
Mrs. Holly Barnes has resigned as school cleaner and Mrs. Claudia Mansell has taken up the position. Thanks to Holly for her work over the last three years.
Administration
The Ministry has acknowledged our smart charter for 2004 with a few helpful comments on tidying procedural information for next year. This includes information on the reporting cycle, consultation, cultural diversity, and requests for instruction in Te Reo. These could easily be included in next years plan where necessary.
We need to note that we will be spending more money on maths resources than we budgeted for. Previously we have always done the training in the first year and then upgraded the resources the following year. With maths we have had to purchase the gear up front hence the budget blowout.
I have organised for Dave Roderick to carry out my in class observation on June 25th.
I will be returning the favour next term.
I attended the Rural Principals conference in Queenstown. A great setting with some eye opening work shops. On Saturday I attended our ICT mini conference at Stratford Primary. Once again great workshops but also an opportunity to chat with people who are trying to extend smaller schools with ICT. This should lead to at least three solid developments in the school programme this term.
Curriculum
A good ending to last term with the kids enjoying some extended time with Mrs. Howatson. This term we will be starting with the Wellington trip next week. I have attached final plans for the BOT’s approval. I realise the Take Homes didn’t go out at the end of the term and currently I am aiming for the end of week three.
Upcoming Events.
April 30th Running records course, 3:30 Huiakama.
May 3rd – 6th School trip to Wellington.
May 10th Mike Whiteman to visit. Investigating interactive fiction.
11th Jones Cup practice at Marco.
May 17th Jones Cup at Toko.
18th Maths Course at Inglewood.
25th. Rachel Jeffares to visit and work on school homepage.
Richard Barnes
Principal
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