Howick Intermediate

Howick Intermediate's achievement_overall dimension improved significantly, with the score rising from 65 to 82. The 2015 report noted the school was 'well placed to sustain and continue to improve' with effective systems in place, while the 2019 report demonstrates concrete progress toward 'equity and excellence for all students' with specific evidence of improved parity for Māori and Pacific students across key subject areas.

2015-11 → 2019-12 diff source

The 2019 report provides explicit evidence of improved parity for Pacific students across reading, writing and mathematics over time, whereas the 2015 report contains no specific mention of Pacific student achievement. This represents a shift from no documented focus on achievement_pasifika to demonstrable progress in closing equity gaps.

2015-11 → 2019-12 diff source

Howick Intermediate made significant progress on Māori student achievement between 2015 and 2019. The earlier report noted the school was 'continuing to consider ways they can use culturally responsive practices to accelerate progress for Māori...students whose learning and achievement needs accelerating.' By 2019, this work had yielded measurable results, with 'Achievement information for Māori students shows parity in mathematics and increasing parity in writing.'

2015-11 → 2019-12 diff source

Howick Intermediate demonstrated measurable progress on equity between 2015 and 2019. The 2015 report identified the need to raise achievement for boys, Māori and Pacific students with writing as a priority. By 2019, the school had achieved 'parity in mathematics and increasing parity in writing' for Māori students and 'improved parity for Pacific students in reading, writing and mathematics, over time.' However, a new concern emerged regarding cultural responsiveness and ensuring Māori and Pacific learners experience success within their own cultural contexts.

2015-11 → 2019-12 diff source

Both reports affirm strong leadership, but with a shift in focus. The 2015 report emphasized the principal and board working strategically with strong focus on student learning and making recent improvements. The 2019 report highlights the board's and leaders' commitment to ongoing improvement and their deliberate stewardship, with a specific note that trustees should review strategic documentation to ensure goals and targets are effective.

2015-11 → 2019-12 diff source