CONFIRMED
PRIVATE SCHOOL
REVIEW REPORT
SHILOH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
May 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BACKGROUND ................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
About the School ................................................................................................... 2
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EFFICIENCY ...................................................................................................... 2
Quality of Education ............................................................................................. 2
Administration ...................................................................................................... 3
Staffing .................................................................................................................. 4
Premises and Equipment ....................................................................................... 4
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CONCLUSION.................................................................................................... 4
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BACKGROUND
Introduction
The Chief Review Officer has a statutory duty to report on the performance of private
schools throughout New Zealand.
Under section 35A of the Education Act 1989, private schools are required to be
“efficient”. The Act defines “efficient”, in relation to a private school as -
(a) Having suitable premises, staffing, equipment, and curriculum;
(b) Usually providing tuition for 9 or more students who have turned 5 but are
under 16;
(c) Providing suitably for the inculcation in the minds of students of sentiments of
patriotism and loyalty; and
(d) Giving students tuition of a standard no lower than that of the tuition given to
students enrolled at schools of the same class.
This report focuses on the performance of the Managing Body in meeting this
requirement and other statutory obligations.
This review report was prepared in accordance with standard procedures approved by
the Chief Review Officer.
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About the School
Location
Motueka, Nelson
Ministry of Education profile
529
number
School type
Composite Private
Numbers of teachers
Full-time
1
School roll
30
Gender composition
Boys:
13
Girls:
17
Ethnic composition
New Zealand European:
29
Mäori
1
Review team on site
April 2003
Date of this report
23 May 2003
Previous ERO reports
Assurance Audit April 1994
Assurance Audit May 1997
Accountability Review June 2000
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EFFICIENCY
Quality of Education
Shiloh Christian Academy offers a curriculum based on a clearly defined Christian
philosophy. The curriculum is designed to provide each student with the opportunity
to develop his or her abilities within a Christian environment and involves training for
“personal responsibility, assimilation of facts, transfer of knowledge, growth, change
in behaviour and preparation for living”.
The Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) system is the major curriculum resource.
This individualised approach incorporates self-instructional material based on the
Bible and a phonetic reading programme. The core subjects are taught by way of a
series of PACE documents. At primary level these are supplemented with “animal
science, Bible reading, literature and creative writing”. At the secondary level,
students are able to choose from a wide selection of elective courses. Three senior
students are currently enrolled in National Certificate of Educational Achievement
(NCEA) courses through The Correspondence School.
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Afternoon programmes provide class and group activities including music, sport and
physical education, art and craft and workshop technology to supplement the ACE
curriculum. Regular field trips allow students to participate in activities outside the
classroom.
Senior students take part in an annual South Island Christian schools convention. It is
a week of competition in academic areas, music, sport and art and craft. This
broadens students’ horizons as it provides an opportunity to meet with students from
similar schools. Shiloh participants have a history of high achievement in art and
music.
Individualised computer learning programmes for word processing, spreadsheets,
presentations and keyboard skills are well utilised. Students have produced some very
high quality work. A timetable ensures equity of computer access. Programmes also
allow for the use of other information technology such as, video, sound tape, fax and
photocopying equipment.
Student achievement is acknowledged during weekly assemblies and the use of
incentive systems that recognise initiative, leadership and appropriate behaviour.
Assemblies provide opportunity for the development of the sentiments of loyalty,
patriotism and allegiance to the flag, the bible and the Government. These are also
incorporated into aspects of the curriculum.
Teachers have high expectations for achievement, presentation of work and
behaviour. Work in students’ books is of very high quality, both in presentation and
content. A consideration for the future could be to investigate the effectiveness of
written formative assessment and apply this to student work. Well-established
classroom and school procedures ensure smooth lesson transition and assist in
maintaining a peaceful learning environment, where students are highly focused on
their work.
Students are polite, relaxed and friendly in their interactions with staff and each other.
Seniors are role models for younger students. A feature of interactions at interval and
lunchtime, is the atmosphere of inclusiveness, where students of all ages play
successfully together.
The classroom environment is enhanced by attractive displays of high quality student
artwork and material that reflects the Christian character of the school.
Administration
Shiloh Christian Academy is a registered private school governed by the New Life
Church Pastor and the committee of elders. Financial management of the school is
the responsibility of the church’s finance committee. The day-to-day management is
appropriately delegated to the principal. Weekly reports from the principal keep the
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governing committee well informed about the school, students and the programme
being implemented. A representative of the governing committee attends the weekly
staff meeting. Any concerns that have arisen are also discussed. The committee and
principal work together as a team to make decisions in the best interests of the school,
students and their families.
Staffing
With a change in staffing at the end of 2002 the school now employs only one
registered teacher, the principal. He is very well supported by other staff who either
already have a limited authority to teach (LAT) or have applied for a LAT. One of
these staff has the intention of undertaking teacher training in the future and has
enrolled in some initial courses in preparation for this.
The principal is increasingly becoming involved in matters of national interest and
therefore gaining an appreciation of some of the wider issues for Christian and ACE
based schools.
Premises and Equipment
Shiloh Christian Academy is a purpose-built facility appropriate for the delivery of an
ACE based programme. The main learning centre is attractively set out with
individual offices for students, specialised study and reference materials readily
accessible and a range of computers available for student use. Other learning spaces
include food technology and art and craft areas and a laboratory. A hall is available
for assemblies, music programmes and productions.
Outdoors there are spacious grounds used for group games and sports. A range of
appropriate equipment is available for individual or group use. Senior students
manage the use and storage of this resource.
Regular hazard checks are undertaken and recorded. Emergency drills are practised.
Since the previous ERO report, risk management procedures for when students are off
site have been developed. Management is taking all reasonable steps to ensure a safe
and secure environment.
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CONCLUSION
Shiloh Christian Academy is a registered private school governed by the New Life
Church Pastor and the committee of elders. The day-to-day management is
appropriately delegated to the principal. The committee and principal work together
as a team making decisions in the best interests of the school, students and their
families.
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Shiloh Christian Academy offers a curriculum based on a Christian philosophy as
defined in the school’s documentation. Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) is the
major curriculum resource. This individualised system incorporates self instructional
material based on the Bible and a phonetic reading programme.
The purpose-built facility is appropriate for the delivery of an ACE based programme.
The main learning centre is attractively set out with individual offices for students,
specialised study and reference materials readily accessible and computers available
for student use. A range of appropriate equipment is available for individual or group
use. Other learning spaces include food technology and art and craft areas and a
laboratory. A hall is available for assemblies, music programmes and productions.
Outdoors there are spacious grounds used for group games and sports.
Afternoon programmes provide class and group activities that include, music, sport
and physical education, art and craft and workshop technology to supplement the
ACE curriculum. Senior students are able to participate in an annual South Island
student convention.
Computer learning is a strength. Programmes for word processing, spreadsheets,
presentations and keyboard skills are well utilised by students, who have produced
some very high quality work.
Teachers have high expectations for achievement, presentation of work and
behaviour. Well-established classroom and school procedures ensure smooth lesson
transition and help maintain a peaceful learning environment where students are
highly focused on their work.
Student achievement is acknowledged during weekly assemblies and through the use
of incentive systems that recognise initiative, leadership and behaviour. Students are
polite, relaxed and friendly in their interactions with the staff and with each other.
Seniors are role models for younger students.
SIGNED
Lane Mohi
Area Manager
for Chief Review Officer
23 May 2003
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