ERO | Academic

The college was last reviewed by the Education Review Office (ERO) in May 2008. Extracts from the last two reviews follow.

For the full 2008 report please click here.

Catholic values are embedded in the school culture and apparant in the way staff and students relate to each other. (2008)
There is a positive and respectful tone throughout the college that is encouraging of learning. Students receive a high level of individual care. Their success is nutured and celebrated. (2008)
Senior students readily take leadership roles, for example, as house leaders and sports captains and in peer support. (2008)
The Catholic character underpins the school’s values and traditions and a close association with the local parish is maintained. (2004)
Students learn in a caring, welcoming environment in which safety is regularly monitored. (2004)
The students are confident and articulate with a strong sense of pride in their school. (2004)

The college has high expectations for the achievement of all students. These are expressed in annual achievement goals and targets, guiding documents for teaching and learning, and reinforced through the work of the assessment committee. (2008)
Participation in extra-curricular activities is high. Students are successful in a wide range of sporting and cultural events at local, regional and national competitions, for which there is extensive staff and parent support. (2008)
The school charter, strategic plan and school management documents prioritse high achievement for all students. (2008)
Students are expected to succeed. Teachers take a genuine interest in their well being, set high expectations for learning and behaviour, and implement a range of effective teaching practices that engage and motivate students. (2004)

The college provides its students with many opportunities for success. Achievement in the National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEAs), Levels 1, 2 and 3 is considerably higher than nationally and consistently above that for schools of the same type and decile. (2008)
The percentages of year 11 students gaining the NCEA Level 1 rose to 84.8% in 2007. Year 13 students achieving Level 3 rose to 77.9% over the same period. (2008)
Percentages of year 11 students gaining the NCEA Level 1 literacy requirement were 94.4%, 95% and 90.9% in 2005, 2006 and 2007. This is between 21.7% and 16% higher than the national figures. Those meeting the numeracy requirements have also been consistently we above national comparisons. (2008)
Maori students achieve to a high standard. Pacific students in the senior school achieve equally well. (2008)
The school has had notable success in raising the academic, leadership, oratory, performing arts and sporting achievements of Maori students. (2004)

The Board of Trustees represents a broad cross section of the community, including Maori. Members bring a range of skills and experience to their role. They are committed to school improvement and have invested in the development of an information and communication technologies (ICT) infrastructure and resources to support teaching and learning in the 21st century. (2008)
The college site is compact and features several well-maintained buildings, notably, the 'Whare mo nga tikanga me te reo Maori' in Atawhai House that was extensively refurbished during 2006 and re-opened in 2007. (2008)
The principal provides strong, professional leadership and is ably supported by capable deputy and assistant principals. Together, they focus on providing the best possible learning opportunities for students and are committed to enhancing student achievement. Senior managers, including heads of department, work in partnership with staff to guide curriculum review, development and implementation. As a result, continuous school-wide improvement is evident. (2004)

Formal occassions are used to give due prominence to the broad range of cultures the students represent, 28.8% of whom have English as a second language. (2008)
Effective processes for consulting with the college's Maori community have continued. Regular hui are held with the whanau to consult and further develop the partnership between home and school. (2008)
The college had a strong focus on improving outcomes for the Pacific students. Consultation with Pacific families takes place each year. At these fono, student achievement information is shared with families and successes celebrated. (2008)
Cultural diversity is affirmed though protocols and celebrations and students with specific cultural talents are well supported. (2004)