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Otahuhu College Service Academy

Otahuhu College Service Academy. 2010 to 2013. Origins. Began as the result of considerable research. Truth - a random conversation with the MOE in 2009. Seemed like a good idea to the Principal. November 2009 more action Confirmed early January 2010

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Otahuhu College Service Academy

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  1. Otahuhu College Service Academy 2010 to 2013

  2. Origins • Began as the result of considerable research. • Truth - a random conversation with the MOE in 2009. • Seemed like a good idea to the Principal. • November 2009 more action • Confirmed early January 2010 • February 1 no director no kids no programme

  3. Beginning 2010 February March Waioru Camp for two weeks Maths teacher “me” English lucky to find one Two options Rest military stuff such as marching, map reading fitness etc. • Director • Twenty students selected • Programme sorted

  4. 2011 • Changes • Principal out of the teaching • English from school staffing • Problem with returnees • Services’ commitment changed

  5. Outcomes • Literacy and numeracy at level 1. • Some other credits. • Vastly improved attendance. • Retained all but one for the year. • Huge improvement in general behaviour of the group. • Five came back in 2011 • Academic achievement better in 2011

  6. Unexpected Outcomes • Staff sceptics convinced of value. • Vast health improvements for some. • Queue of students to join academy. • Desire to start junior academy.

  7. Evaluation • Has it been a success? • Reviewed by ERO in 2011. • Sustainability is the issue. • Politics. • Another educational experiment based on ? • What if NZ education had a real strategic plan?

  8. ERO review • Service academies are a highly effective secondary school initiative. • Motivation, academic achievement demeanour and fitness of many students had improved. • Culture was inclusive and supportive. • Ethic of teamwork and collaboration was demonstrated across the academies

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