学生构成:
Long Bay College:
NZ European/Pākehā 57%,
Māori 4%,
other European 30%,
Asian 4%,
Chinese 2%,
Indian 1%, Pacific 1%, other 1%
Rangitoto College:
NZ European/Pākehā 53%
Māori 5%
Chinese 9%
Korean 9%
African 7%
SE Asian 4%
Indian 3%
Japanese 1%
Pacific 1%
other Asian 1%
other 7%
从这里看起来,Rangtitoto的华人比例比Long Bay高不少,但也还好。
看reports的其它部分,
Long Bay College:
"A strong emphasis on academic achievement, together with increased student participation in sport, dance, drama, music and other performance events, has successfully raised the profile of the school in recent years. " “Student achievement has continued to improve since 2006” 加红的部分来看,给我的感觉是:学校以前的表现并不怎样,自2006年来已经有很大提高。
“Analysed NCEA data show that Long Bay College is amongst the top performing state schools. " 这句话可以忽略,因为现在要比较的这两个学校在全国范围而言都属很好的学校。
Areas for improvement是重点要看的部分,这里主要是说ERO觉得学校在哪些方面还需要提高:
”Improving understanding of good teaching practice...Programmes for beginning teachers and teacher induction should reinforce effective teaching practice. “
"Quality management systems should be improved to ensure that changes arising from these reviews are implemented and monitored. "
Students as self-directed learners. "teachers will need to provide feedback that assists students to identify the strengths and gaps in their learning and develop critical reflection and questioning skills. Teachers will also need to use assessment data more effectively to target students' learning needs and to ensure that students are individually making good progress. "
从报告上来看,学校在自我管理上有点松懈。。。不过不知道这3年会不会有所提高就是另一个问题了。
ERO is likely to carry out the next review in three years. 这里很重要,ERO就是说会在3年后,也就是今年就要对学校进行再次AUDIT。
Rangitoto College:
"Challenging academic courses are complemented by an extensive co-curricular programme. Students benefit from teachers’ expertise and commitment. " 这句话表现了学校对学生在学术上要求很高,因为提供的课程是challenging academic courses。
Students appreciate the well resourced learning environment and the many opportunities that the school provides them to develop leadership skills. 学校的设施很不错。
”Classroom teaching is purposeful and focused, and students enjoy positive relationships with teachers and with one another. “ 师生关系融洽,课堂纪律好。
”ERO is likely to carry out the next review within four to five years.“ ERO对学校非常满意,所给的4-5年后才做的AUDIT已经是最长期限了。这点比Long Bay College要强。
看看别的方面:
The coeducational college is highly regarded by its community and parents are actively involved in the school’s well organised activities and events. Rangitoto在社区的声望很高。
The board and senior managers have conducted in-depth self review, including reviews of selected learning areas, pastoral care and discipline procedures, planning, reporting, and health and safety systems. 学校管理层在自我管理方面做得非常好。
Areas of strength
Collaborative management. Members of the senior management team work collaboratively, while undertaking clear individual responsibilities.
Student achievement. Student achievement in the senior school is monitored closely and areas for improvement are identified and targeted.
Student engagement and progress. Teacher-student relationships are positive and teachers’ high expectations of students support their engagement in learning.
Areas for development
Student engagement in learning. ERO affirms school management plans for making better use of student achievement data at Years 9 and 10. 9-10年级的学生的表现看来不如高年级的。