Chapel Downs Learning Vision
At Chapel Downs students achieve through quality provision, leadership, teaching and learning supported by effective governance.
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Teaching as Inquiry is used to continually improve teaching practice and student achievement.
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In Reading / Panui, Writing / Tuhituhi and Mathematics / Pangarau all students will be achieving at the ‘At’ or ‘Above’ levels of achievement as determined by the New Zealand Curriculum Reading and Writing Standards and the Mathematics Standards.
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NZC key competencies are delivered through the Chapel Downs Learner Dispositions
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Including bicultural and multi-cultural aspects within the curriculum.
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Provide learning support for our students with Non-English Speaking Backgrounds.
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Inquiry based approach to learning is established and the approach supports students to demonstrate a high level of proficiency of the Chapel Downs Dispositions across all areas of school life.
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E-learning supports an integrated approach to Inquiry based learning
Chapel Downs Community Vision
At Chapel Downs students achieve through strong engagement with our community
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By promoting a strong welcoming environment were staff, students and learning community all feel welcome.
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By fostering and strengthening learning partnership
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By working to ensure all cultures are valued and respected within our multi cultural community
Reflecting Maori Culture
Our school reflects the unique position of the Maori culture by:-
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Acknowledging the status of the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Including aspects of Tikanga Maori in formal school occasions.
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Using correct pronunciation of Maori names, place names, etc.
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Reflecting the value of Maori culture within our school environment.
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Tikanga Maori is an integral part of the learning culture.