To increase the formative practice of all teachers including discursive practice, cooperative learning, co-construction, effective use of academic feedback and feed forward and use of students prior knowledge to deepen learning

To raise the literacy and numeracy competency of all students

To effectively implement ‘Ka Hikitia’ goals and strategies in all school areas

To continue to develop and implement the NZ Curriculum

To strengthen teachers’ use of assessment information

To actively foster and encourage student leadership in all year groups

To develop the curriculum leadership and management skills of middle managers

To incorporate restorative practice at all levels of student and staff management

To ensure the ‘Taipa Way’ for students and teachers is implemented consistently

To consult with and report regularly to the school community about student achievement and school strategies to raise students achievement

To develop a budget that aligns with the schools annual planning format

To align school property development with the schools strategic intent

To purposefully and adequately resource departments according to curriculum and strategic requirements

To ensure hazards are identified, managed and reported

To embed cooperative learning strategies as part of normal teaching practice

To develop social and learning environments for students both inside and outside the classroom

To provide students with varied learning opportunities outside the normal timetable

To increase the capacity of the student academic counselling programme