Years 7 and 8 students gather at Kelston Intermediate School. This West Auckland school serves a diverse community. Kelston Intermediate is a place of learning and growth. It embraces students from various ethnic backgrounds. The school boasts bilingual Maori provision. A close relationship exists between Kelston Intermediate and Te Kawerau a Maki the local iwi.
Kelston Intermediate aspires to empower its students. It aims to strengthen their identity language and culture. The school achieves this through authentic learning experiences. The school’s localised curriculum is responsive to the community’s aspirations. The bilingual pathways and Te Korowai o Kerehana the school’s curriculum are key. They support the valuing of learner identity and cultures. The T.A.U.M.A.T.A programme is an effective framework. It promotes student success through ownership critical awareness and leadership opportunities.
Teaching and learning are responsive to student needs. The school collects and analyses achievement data. This informs teaching strategies. Students at Kelston Intermediate are engaged and make good progress. The majority achieve well at expected curriculum levels in literacy and mathematics. Some learners show accelerated progress. However student attendance remains a focus for improvement.
The school fosters a strong sense of belonging. Students are confident in their identity language and culture. Leadership builds collective capacity. It promotes a culture of collaboration. Senior leaders manage the pace of change. They build trust and collaboration among staff students and whanau. Leaders connect with community agencies. This strengthens inclusion and student engagement.
Leaders and teachers use research-based responsive practices. These improve student outcomes. The school’s board uses student achievement information. This informs strategic planning and resource allocation. Students and staff actively participate in te reo Maori and tikanga Maori. This gives Maori learners a strong sense of identity and engagement. Clear communication with whanau and a positive relationship with Te Kawerau a Maki strengthen community connections. A strengths-based approach supports learners with additional needs. It facilitates smooth transitions into through and out of school.
Kelston Intermediate consistently strives for improvement. It strengthens iwi relationships and refines its curriculum. The school implements strategies to develop te reo Maori. It develops Ngā Kākano pedagogical leadership. The school consistently involves parents and whanau in learner-centred relationships. Kelston Intermediate’s commitment to its students and community is evident. It creates a supportive environment where students thrive. The school’s journey of improvement continues ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.