NCEA
Ensure the school is well positioned to transition to the new Level 1 standards in 2024 without compromising student achievement or the breadth of academic opportunities available to students .
Link to Strategic Plan Goals : Goal 1 : People . Goal 4 : School Culture .
Historical Position The Realignment of Standards ( RAS ) project is set to be mandated at Level 1 across NZ in 2024 . Throughout 2022 and 2023 , HNHS has been a pilot school for the Level 1 Geography and Numeracy standards . This has provided a useful insight into the proposed changes but across the school a considerable amount of planning and professional learning is required to ensure a seamless transition to the new standards
2023 Goal
Across every department , Level 1 course structures will be developed that incorporate the RAS . The plans will indicate how assessments link to the NZC and key course content . The plans will also show how assessments are to be administered throughout the school year . This will be reviewed by the SLT to ensure that the school-wide implications of the new assessments are well considered before the start of 2024 .
Course structures and assessment plans will also be scrutinized to ensure that they are consistent with trends followed elsewhere in NZ and meet the needs of the HNHS school community .
Focus Area |
Year Group |
Gender |
Ethnicity |
Goal 1 : People Goal 2 : Learning Goal 4 : School Culture |
All levels |
Male and Female |
All |
Action Responsibility Timeframe Resourcing Target :
Clear course structures developed which serve the school community by providing choice and valid programmes of learning
Staff engage in professional learning and networking to ensure they are confident practitioners
Development of alternative programmes in valued subject areas that no longer have courses at Level 1
Implications of new numeracy and literacy qualifications well considered and sufficient planning ensures high student pass rates .
SLT HOD ’ s
SLT HOD ’ s Classroom teachers
HOD Media and Business SLT
Assistant Principal HOD ’ s ( particularly MAT and ENG ) Classroom teachers
2023 Professional learning time and TOD
2023 Professional learning time and TOD Subject specific resources as required
• Course handbook shows comprehensive information about the structure of Level 1 courses
• HOD ’ s network with other schools to ensure courses are consistent with those undertaken elsewhere
• Courses meet the needs of the school community by maintaining academic rigor and providing meaningful pathways to Level 2 , 3 and beyond .
• Comprehensive unit plans and collection of assessment materials
• Feedback from teachers reveals confidence with new courses , learning programmes and assessments
2023 • New Level 1 Media Studies course developed
• New Level 1 Business Studies course developed
• Student numbers ( 2024 ) support continued provision of these courses
2023 • Meet regularly with HOD ( ENG / MAT ) to work through new standards
• 2024 Assessment Plan developed outlining method of assessment , key considerations , concerns and areas for development