Thriving as a community of active learners stands Mount Roskill Primary School. Mount Roskill Primary School is located in Auckland. This school caters to Years 1 to 6 students.
The school’s vision ensures all learners are active and engaged. They should also be successful. “Toi Tū Te Manaaki. Toi Tū Te Hiwa. Tātou Ako Tonu Ai.” This means we always learn together.
Mt Roskill Primary School has a strategic priority. It aims to improve outcomes for learners. The goal is to raise student achievement for all students. This happens through collaborative inquiry. They investigate the effectiveness of accelerative practices. This is within a deep learning context.
Collaborative inquiry is the main vehicle. It improves teaching practice. Accelerative practices ensure greater equity. It provides learning outcomes for all students. Deep learning raises student engagement. It makes learning contexts more relevant and authentic. It ensures students are centered.
ERO and the school collaborate. They evaluate how teaching and learning practices enable students. The students should be active, engaged, and successful in who they are.
The school wants students to know and feel successful. It wants engagement and agency for all students. This is enabled through the deep learning model. Diversity is celebrated across all areas of learning.
Teachers’ collaborative inquiry is a key driver. Teachers examine and improve their practice. Assessment for learning principles are embedded. This occurs into teachers’ practice. There is a focus on equitable outcomes for all students. Listening and responding to stakeholder perspectives is important. Aspirations for students are embedded into school practices.
Mt Roskill Primary School values learning. Children strive to succeed. Students experience a broad and localized curriculum. The school offers a rich and inclusive learning environment. There are strong and passionate teachers and leaders. They model the school’s values and vision.
Moving forward the school will prioritize agency. It will determine how well priority students develop agency in their learning. They will strengthen students as active participants. This will ensure they are engaged in their learning. They will continue to develop and implement the deep learning model.
The school maintains a collaborative focus. Teachers focus on their practice. They assess their impact on student success. They will continue to build partnerships. They will connect with parents and the community.
Mt Roskill Primary School has a history of positive ERO reports. In 2017, ERO noted that Mt Roskill Primary School’s roll is diverse. The majority of children speak languages other than English. The school’s Endeavour Centre serves children with high needs. These may be physical or learning needs.
The school shows a strong commitment. It reduces disparities in achievement. It accelerates the progress of Māori children. Accelerated Learning Plans guide teachers’ work. Teachers evaluate these plans regularly. The school has good evidence of accelerated progress for Māori learners.
The school is highly responsive to all children. They need to make accelerated progress. Children’s interests and needs are known by staff. Leaders and teachers share responsibility for all children’s learning.
The school provides inclusive approaches. It supports children with special educational needs. The Endeavour Centre caters well for children with high needs. English language programs support students. Teachers’ use of strategies enables students to participate.
Mt Roskill Primary School sustains effective processes. They promote equity and excellence for all learners. The school’s curriculum aligns well to the values of the New Zealand Curriculum. The school leadership is very effective. The principal’s leadership guides school development.
School stewardship is very effective. It is based on a foundation of professional trust. School development is well supported. Cyclic evaluation sustains improvement.
Mt Roskill Primary School is very well placed. It sustains practices to support the school’s vision. Children should be active and engaged learners.