CONFIRMED ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEW REPORT:
SHILOH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
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BACKGROUND
1.1
Scope
The Chief Review Officer has a statutory duty to report on the performance of private
schools throughout New Zealand.
The primary focus of this report is on the quality of education received by students
and the performance of the managing body in providing education services.
This accountability review report was prepared in accordance with standard
procedures approved by the Chief Review Officer.
1.2
School Information
Location
Motueka, Nelson
Type
Composite Private Primary
Roll number
36
Number of teachers:
Fulltime
2
Ethnic composition
Päkehä:
32
Mäori:
3
Asian:
1
Gender composition
Girls:
19
Boys:
17
Previous Office reports
Assurance Audit April 1994
Assurance Audit May 1997
On site investigation
May 2000
Date of this report
2 June 2000
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SUMMARY
Shiloh Christian Academy is a registered school well-governed by the New Life
Church Pastor and the committee of elders. The principal is an effective manager and
administrator. The Academy offers a suitable curriculum. It meets the goal to “train
Christian youth of every ability in the highest of Christian principles of Christian
leadership, self discipline, individual responsibility, personal integrity and good
citizenship”.
The Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) system is the foundation for delivery of
the curriculum. It has an emphasis on self instruction and individual learning and is
Bible based. The academy provides appropriate learning facilities including
individual offices, a science laboratory and facilities for whole school activities.
Curriculum delivery includes topic studies, group work science and social studies.
Computer and technology based programmes occur regularly. They include reading
programmes, keyboarding skills and word processing. Consideration could be given
to including the operation of the facsimile and duplicating machines in the
programme.
High quality art is well displayed. It features award winning entries from the previous
South Island Convention.
Suitable staff are appointed. Teachers are supported by two monitors and a teachers’
aide. Staff are committed Christians who have the ability to convey knowledge and
encourage learning and view their work as a ministry.
With purpose built premises the Academy has an extensive grassed playing area and a
spacious sealed area. Its situation sets off the buildings and provides a safe
environment for students.
The next review of Shiloh Christian Academy will occur in accordance with the
legislative requirements and the Education Review Office’s schedule of accountability
reviews.
3 QUALITY OF EDUCATION
Shiloh Christian Academy offers a “suitable” curriculum as defined in the school
documents and in line with its basic philosophy. The school is “an extension of the
Christian home in training young men and women in a Christian environment.” It
meets its goal to “train Christian youth of every ability in the highest of Christian
principles of Christian leadership, self-discipline, individual responsibility, personal
integrity, and good citizenship”.
The curriculum is based on the ACE learning resources. Core subjects are taught
through PACES. This style of programme:
• is self-instructional;
• is individualised;
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• is bible based; and
• includes a phonetics learning to read programme.
It is broadened through activities, some of which, such as workshop technology and
laboratory work, have a practical base.
All students set daily goals for themselves to complete. The achievement of these
goals is monitored and recorded each day by staff. There is a friendly rapport
between staff and students. Communication is frequent, open and supportive.
In the Junior School, in particular, opportunities for group work and a more practical
programme are offered. This enables topic studies including science, using the local
environment, social studies and creative writing to be explored. All written work is
presented to a high standard. Consideration could be given to ensuring that written
work is included on the timetable more regularly.
A very positive move since the previous review has been the inclusion of computer
knowledge and skills into the programme. From an early stage students develop good
keyboard skills. More recently this has been extended so that students are becoming
familiar with word processing and other computer systems. Staff are looking at ways
to further link computers with the requirements of the Paces.
Technological systems are used to support the core areas of the curriculum. Staff
ensure learning is monitored and assists progress. Students should also be encouraged
to use the facsimile and duplicating machine to become familiar with everyday
technology.
The school appropriately provides for the inculcation of sentiments of patriotism and
loyalty. Allegiance to the New Zealand flag, the bible and the government are
incorporated into assemblies and aspects of the curriculum.
High quality art is well displayed throughout the environment. Much of this has been
produced for competition at the South Island Convention. The number of awards that
Shiloh students gained is evidence that they are achieving to standards no less than
that of similar schools. Later this year the school intends to have some senior students
represent it at the South Pacific Convention in Sydney. Students will benefit in many
ways from this experience.
Regular field trips are undertaken as part of the privilege system. At present, the
school has not documented any risk management procedures. It is timely to develop
these for use when students are off site.
Most students graduate from the school with Year 11 or Year 13 certificates. The
majority of these seek further opportunities for learning.
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PERFORMANCE OF THE MANAGING BODY
4.1
Administration
Shiloh Christian Academy is a registered school governed effectively by the New Life
Church Pastor and the committee of elders. Efficient financial management of the
school is in place through the work of the church’s finance committee. Day-to-day
administration and management is delegated to the principal who implements
effective and appropriate systems. The governing committee is well informed
through weekly reports about the school, students and the programmes being
delivered. The pastor plays an active role in the school taking devotions with senior
boys and chapel with the whole school. There is mutually supportive team working
together for the benefit of students.
4.2
Staffing
The school employs two registered teachers who meet criteria set by the governing
body and seen as appropriate for the programme. These include:
• being committed Christians who support the church’s philosophy of
Christian education;
• having the ability to convey knowledge or direct students to find it;
• viewing their work as a ministry to students;
• demonstrating a willingness to serve as part of a demanding, close knit
team; and
• being as one in the vision and purpose of the school.
Teachers are strongly supported by two monitors and a teacher aide who are
well-versed in their duties and relate effectively with students.
4.3
Premises and Equipment
Shiloh Christian Academy is situated on a very suitable site. It is a modern purpose
built school with an extensive grassed playing field and spacious asphalt surfaces.
Central to the attractive, well-maintained buildings is a large appropriately equipped
learning centre. Individual offices, the specialised study materials and a range of
suitable furniture provide a learning environment appropriate to the methodology
used. Consideration should be given to reviewing the reference books and developing
and implementing an upgrading plan. Other learning spaces, including a laboratory,
are available for additional activities including assemblies, science, technology studies
and work in the arts. Adequate storage for the high quality equipment will be
enhanced when the current additions are completed.
Regular termly hazard inspections ensure the property and buildings remain safe for
students, staff and visitors. Evacuation drills are held and recorded. The school
provides a safe environment for students.
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CONCLUSION
Students who attend Shiloh Christian Academy receive an education that focuses on
living according to Christian principles. It provides a sound foundation for life long
learning, emphasising English and mathematics as core subjects. Programmes in
science, technology, the arts, physical education and social studies support these.
A mutually supportive team, led by registered teachers committed to the ACE system,
provides close support to, and monitoring of, students. Others with expertise in
specialised areas provide additional tuition.
The next review of Shiloh Christian Academy will occur in accordance with the
legislative requirements and the Education Review Office’s schedule of accountability
reviews.
SIGNED
Lane Mohi
Area Manager
for Chief Review Officer
2 June 2000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BACKGROUND ................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Scope .................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 School Information ............................................................................................... 1
2
SUMMARY ......................................................................................................... 2
3
QUALITY OF EDUCATION............................................................................ 2
4
PERFORMANCE OF THE MANAGING BODY .......................................... 4
4.1 Administration ...................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Staffing ................................................................................................................. 4
4.3 Premises and Equipment ...................................................................................... 4
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CONCLUSION ................................................................................................... 5
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