Charter Strategic Plan 2021-2023 Annual Plan 2021 - Al-Madinah School (0544)
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Al-Madinah School (0544)
Charter
Strategic Plan 2021-2023
Annual Plan 2021
2021 School Charter Page 1INTRODUCTION
Starting in the name of Allah the most merciful, the most compassionate.
Al-Madinah School is a state-integrated area school. The school was provisionally registered on
17 August 1992 and received its full registration as a full primary school on 17 December 1992.
Secondary section of the school was added in 1995; hence Al-Madinah became an area school.
The school was integrated into the state education system in 1996.
The school is situated at 8 Westney Road, Mangere, on 1.6 hectares of land. With the completion
of the A Block uplifting project, the educational facilities now available for the students is one of
its kinds. The buildings house the administration office, 32 classrooms, a library, two computer
suites, two science laboratories and a home economics room. New extension has also provided
us with few specialist facilities such the provision to teach electronics as well as technology.
Eight extra classrooms have just been completed which will go a long way in order to fulfil the
demand placed on the waiting list of many children.
The school started with 9 students and now it has reached its maximum roll of 550 students
allowed as part of the integration agreement.
Data from the past has shown the fact that many students who enrolled at Al-Madinah School at
new entrant level, have limited literacy and numeracy skills. However with the increased
number of local born students enrolling at this school and with the improved teaching and
learning pedagogy, it has, over the past several years, shown a vast improvement in student
achievement data across the school.
Together with recent completed Ministry of Education based PLD using ICT and Solo Taxonomy
the school is continuing to use inquiry-based learning to promote student teaching and learning.
These strategies are already showing us the obvious rise in student achievement data right across
the school.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Al-Madinah School is located close to Auckland International Airport, on the outskirts of
Mangere. The school is twenty kilometres from the Auckland CBD and three kilometres from
Middlemore Hospital. The school is in close vicinity of the following: SPCA headquarters,
Mangere Mountains, Manukau harbour, a number of international hotels, a large number of
different types of industries including the Mainfreight headquarters. The school is ideally
located away from the main trunk routes.
Al- Madinah School brings yet another culture to the already diverse community of Manukau,
and is actively involved in networking with local schools and other agencies. Al-Madinah caters
for students from many different ethnic backgrounds including Fiji Indians, Somalis, Iraqis,
Palestinians, Syrians, Algerians, Pakistanis, Indians, Afghanis, Malaysians, Indonesians,
Chinese, Burmese, Japanese, Pacific Islanders, Maori and NZ Pakeha. English is the second
2021 School Charter Page 2language for about 95% of the students and of these, one-third identified as ESOL students.
Due to its special character, the school draws students from all parts of Auckland. The school
tries to cater for the 80,000 multi-ethnic and multi-cultural Muslims of Auckland as well as non-
Muslims in its locality. The current ethnicity composition of the school is as follows:
Race Number Percentage
Indian 435 77.96
Middle Eastern 10 1.79
African 7 1.25
NZ European/Pakeha 3 0.54
Asian 60 10.75
Others 43 7.71
Total 558 100
The school does not have any Maori student; however it provides some programmes in Tikanga
Maori and Te Reo Maori in order to develop empathy with Maori. If need arises, Al-Madinah
School is geared to provide education for Maori and Pacific Island students by using the
facilities provided by the correspondence school. The school has successfully encouraged few
of its past students to learn Maori at the tertiary level and to train themselves as teachers of
different subjects including Maori so as to offer Maori to its students.
CHARTER OBLIGATIONS
Obligations to the Ministry of Education
The school acknowledges its obligations to the Government and the Ministry of Education under
legislation and guidelines that include the National Education Goals, National Administration
Guidelines and Educational Priorities.
Cultural diversity
The school recognizes the national education priorities and is committed to responding to
cultural diversity and to improving the learning outcomes for all students.
Te Reo instruction and Needs for Pacific Island Students
The school recognizes the need to integrate aspects of Te Reo and Tikanga Maori into teaching
and learning programmes. The school does not have any Maori student; however it provides
some programmes in Tikanga Maori and Te Reo Maori in order to develop empathy with Maori.
If need arises, Al-Madinah School is geared to provide education for Maori and Pacific
Island students by using the facilities provided by the correspondence school. It should
noted that AMS has made an intention to teach Maori as a full fledge language.
Charter consultation
The Board will document and maintain an ongoing programme of reporting, self-review and
community consultation over a three-year period. Reports from reviews will form the basis for
deciding priorities for school development and improvement. This will involve open and frank
communication and consultation with parents, staff and all stakeholders in respect to the charter,
strategic planning, annual planning and student achievement.
2021 School Charter Page 3Key
CHARTER
STRATEGIC PLANS 2021 – 2023
ANNUAL PLAN 2021
MISSION STATEMENT
Al-Madinah aims to develop students spiritually, intellectually and physically to their full potential in an
Islamic Environment.
VISION STATEMENT
Al-Madinah School is dedicated to all round achievement of students within a commitment to the mission of Islam and
citizenship of Aotearoa New Zealand
PRINCIPLES
High expectations
Treaty of Waitangi
Cultural diversity
Inclusion
Learning to learn
Community engagement
Coherence
Future focus
THE EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL
The Islamic code of ethics is the basis for the school’s daily life. Teaching and learning is carried out in
the spirit of Islamic values and traditions of prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and his Companions.
Objectives
To promote the development of Islamic personality (Akhlaq)
To provide a safe, caring and healthy environment within the school.
To encourage the development of each student at his or her own pace and capability.
To nurture and develop the individual for his or her role as khalifah of Allah Subhanahu wa
Ta’ala, by catering for:
Mind: Body:
Knowledge and Physical well-being and health
Mental & Intellectual Development
Ruh (soul):
Spiritual Growth
and Training
2021 School Charter Page 4VALUES AND KEY COMPETENCIES
Key Competencies needed by everyone across a variety of life contexts:
* Thinking
* Using language, symbols, and texts
* Managing self
* Relating to others
* Participating and contributing
School based: Be solution oriented / Problem solvers, forgiving and seeking forgiveness
Values to be encouraged, modelled and explored
* Excellence
* Innovation
* Inquiry
* Curiosity
* Diversity
*Ecological Sustainability
*Integrity
* Respect themselves, others and Human Rights
Special Character driven:
*Qualities of Sahabah including 6 qualities promoted by dawah & tabligue work, honesty,
respect, , family, humanity and cleanness.
Students and staff are encouraged to live a Muslim life on the school campus and beyond.
While meeting the Government’s requirements for the education of all New Zealanders through
THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOALS, NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES
AND THE NEW ZEALAND CURRICULUM.
This document still needs to be approved by the Commissioner of Al-Madinah School
Commissioner ……………..………………………………… Principal …………..…………………………
This charter establishes the mission, aims, objectives, strategic direction and the targets in the
annually updated section.
2021 School Charter Page 5STRATEGIC GOALS
Reference Strategic Goals Strategies 2021-2023
NAG 1: Goal 1 To raise student achievement within the framework of the National and 1. To ensure that teaching as inquiry(TAI) is fully embedded into teaching and learing practice at AMS, continue to focus on the
(Curriculum) Islamic curriculum by meeting all students’ individual needs. implementation of TAI so that teachers are focussed on continually improving their practice to improve student achievement.
To support years 1-10 students achieving below national expectations 2. Through consistent use of LLP (The Literacy Learning Progressions) Framework and students’ achievement data, identify students
to accelerate progress . needs in order to develop effective programmes.
To support NCEA students to gain more merit and excellence grades 3. Identify students with special learning needs (CWSN)/children with special ability (CWSA) & ensure the curriculum works for them.
and endorsements. 4. To facilitate the implementation of new digital technology curriculum.
To integrate Islamic values with special focus on knowledge, akhlaaq 5. To improve merit and excellence endorsements at NCEA by 10%.
(character) and Dawah (propagation) throughout the school in order 6. To reduce the number of well below and below students in national expectations based on national curriculum levels by 10%.
instill these as lifelong practices.
NAG 2: Goal 2 To have an effective means of self review / evaluating the school's 1. Consult with students, staff and the school community on a regular basis
Planning /reviewing programme and activities to ensure sound planning and reporting. 2. Continue to seek ways to maximize the engagement of parents and whanau.
/reporting Hence an excellent catalyst for change towards an enhanced 3. Continue investigation towards provision of relevant subjects that provides 21century skills.
communication and well managed pastoral care resulting in an 4. Ensure all curriculum documents are electronically available.
excellent performance of student.
NAG 3: Goal 3 To attract, support and retain the best possible staff in order to promote 1. Provision of PLD towards Innovative Learning Environment (ILE) and implement it across the school, Learning Progressions
(Personnel) 21 century learning and teaching practices where possible in an ILE Frameworks, and Digital Fluency Develop a PLD plan for teachers that will increase their effectiveness in raising student
environment. achievement.
2. Upskill teachers as necessary so they can integrate digital technologies and 21century skills into their teaching programmes.
NAG 4: Goal 4 To allocate and manage income and expenditure in ways that 1. Ensure safe and efficient processing of school money by reviewing the Accounts Procedural Manual.
(Finance/Property) effectively support teaching and learning. 2. Through PWC recommendations, effectively use school finance towards enhancing students’ achievements.
NAG 5: Goal 5 To have sufficient and appropriate facilities to deliver programmes, 1. Identify how the school property plan can be improved to ensure the enhancement of physical properties.
(Health & Safety) which comply with all relevant health and safety regulation which 2. Identify how to continue to develop a safe and suitable physical environment for all staff and students. This should include staff
recognises the importance of the Emotional/ Physical/ Spiritual and training towards working at heights.
Cultural needs of students.
NAG 6 To fully comply with the school's integration agreement and all general 1. Continue to provide a range of opportunities for staff and students to practice the Muslim life style based on the special character of
(Compliance) legislation applying to schools. the school. This is to be accompolish through EOTC locally, nationally and where possible internationally on a regular basis.
To ensure the school complies with all legislative requirements 2. Continue to maintain a consistent and effective Behavior Management Plan.
including the intent of the integration agreememt. 3. To have a consistent system that monitors and addresses lateness to school.
NAG 7: Goal 7 To annually update the school charter by encouraging and engaging 1. Establish an elected effective Board of Trustees.
(School Charter) the school community in order to understand parents and whanau 2. Actively promote the school by enhancing the use of the school by the community.
aspirations and to promote 21century learning and teaching skills. 3. Continue to develop sound links with providers, businesses and agencies to support the school.
NAG 8: Goal 8: To review and analyse the school's performance in relations to the 1. Continue to consult the stakeholders to ensure the school focuses on its strategic direction.
(Analysis of charter, strategic goals, curriculum levels & NCEA.
Variance)
School based Goals. In order for staff and students to fully understand their faith/ practice, 1. Fully integrate islamic knowledge and concepts into all curriculum areas.
(Special Character ensure special character of the school is effectively and efficiently 2. Provide opportunities to staff and students to practice how to live an Islamic way of life by going out in jamaats.
Developments) woven within the teaching and learning programme of the school. 3. Continue to provide opportunities for students to enhance their capability of sustaining their mother language.
62021 – 2023 Strategic Plan
YEAR 2021 2022 2023
Curriculum Introduce the teaching of Urdu and Arabic in primary school. Complete reading Quran by year 4. Review effectiveness of teachings of
(NAG 1) Continue to Develop and implement PLD around ILE, DT, Investigate the introduction of other languages. second languages.
Learning Progressions Frameworks and Digital Fluency. Review the implementation of teaching as inquiry. Review reading of Quran by year 4.
Start planning to introduce changes to NCEA. Implement ILE and new digital technology. Review the implementation of ILE.
Personnel Continue and consolidate PLDs for teachers in implementing ILE.. Review the effectiveness of all PLD programmes. Implement PLD programs reviewd in
(NAG 3) Review teachers’ capability with digital technology. 2021.
Finance & Activily contribute towards the completion of the property blue Help towards the implementation of property blue print Continue to help implement the IED
Property print by IED Trust and help implement it accordingly. developed by IED Trust. Trust’s blue print.
(NAG 4)
Community Provide Quran courses as part of community education. Provide computer/IT courses. Review the community services.
Increase involvement by parents/whanau right across school by Implement recommendations about how to increase
way of promoting the understanding of the 21 century skills. parent/whanau involvement.
Student Services Continue to work with AMS Student Council to resolve any Implement the review of food provided in the canteen. Continue reviewing of student
ongoing students concerns. Ensure school-wide camps takes place. services.
72021 Annual Plan
Focus Area Targets Responsibility Reporting
Curriculum Introduce the teaching of Urdu and Arabic in primary school. Principal and SLT. Each Term
(NAG 1) Continue to Develop and implement PLD around ILE, DT, Learning Progressions Frameworks PN End of Term 2 and 4
and Digital Fluency.
Start planning to introduce changes to NCEA. SLT Each Term
Personnel Continue and consolidate PLDs for teachers in implementing ILE.. SLT Term 1
(NAG 3) Promote a whole School approach with staff in order to bring about an enhanced relationship. Principal Term 3
Finance & Property Activily contribute towards the completion of the property blue print by IED Trust and help Property Manager End of term 2
(NAG 4) implement it accordingly.
Community Provide Quran courses as part of community education. P/SLT Term 2
Increase involvement by parents/whanau right across school by way of promoting the SLT Each term
understanding of the 21 century skills.
Student Services SLT Term 1
Continue to work with AMS Student Council to resolve any ongoing students concerns.
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