Cluster meeting

1. Board and Principal Meeting
Catholic Schools Christchurch

2. Opening Prayer

3. Welcome

5. To introduce the Cluster and Cluster
Plan to our Boards of Trustees and
begin our work towards achieving
our aim of A united approach to
authentic Catholic Education.
Purpose for this meeting

6. Clusters
MoE initiative to achieve the Greater
Christchurch Educational Renewal
Recovery Programme Goals
• Learners achieve the best possible educational outcomes
• Young people become confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong
learners
• Young people acquire skills and qualifications that will enable them to
make their own futures and contribute to New Zealand’s future
• Maori and Pasifika learners and those with special educational needs
are supported to realise their potential
• Learners find their identities, languages and cultures valued and
supported throughout their education

7. Introductions
Getting to know one another
Barb Madden - ODA for this cluster

8. Te Hapori Akotahi Cluster Plan
Learning as One

9. Ephesians 4:16
From the whole body, joined and held
together by every supporting ligament,
grows and builds itself up in love, as
each part does its work.

10. Whakatoki
Ma tina ma mano ka rapa te whai
By many, by thousands, the work will be
accomplished
Unity is strength

11. Vision - Thriving in
Unity
Through our
Faith
Pedagogy
Governance
Resourcing

12. Developing the Plan
Look at Strategic Plans
Prepare draft plan
Principals met and shared ideas around
the plan
Plan adjusted
MoE input with final additions

13. Plan aligned to
2020 Beacon Goals
Catholic Education for School-Aged
Children

14. Long Term Goal - by 2017
A united approach to authentic Catholic
Education

15. Short term Goals
1. Encourage full participation from all Christchurch Catholic
Primary Principals
2. Strengthen and build on existing collaborative networks.
3. Develop a collaborative network with our secondary
colleagues.
4. Develop a plan to build open relationships between our
Bishop, Vicar for Education, Parish Priests, Principals, Boards
and Catholic Education Office staff to ensure collaboration
5. Develop transparent processes where information is shared
6. Have input into a city wide property plan that ensures equity
among all schools in the Te Hapori Akotahi Learning
Community
7. Develop a community of Catholic teachers, parents and
students to support one another and celebrate our faith

16. Four Strategic Aims
Faith
Pedagogy
Governance
Resourcing

17. Faith
Let all who enter here know Jesus is the
reason for this place
• Provide a place to encounter the living God who in
Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and
truth.
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Community and the Common Good

18. Pedagogy
Achievement
Leadership

19. Governance
• Work collaboratively to promote a strong, unified
Catholic identity that reflects the essence of a dynamic
and authentic Catholic education
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20. Resourcing
Property and Infrastructure

21. Sharing ideas
Faith
Community and the Common Good
Property and Infrastructure
Governance

22. Report Back
Share ideas with whole group

23. Decision Making
How will we go forward?
How do we want to be involved?
What expectations do Trustees have of
the Principals?

24. Final Prayer
Father John Adams