Members

Scott Kahle – Chair (PE)
Colleen Lowe (PE)
Steve McGregor (PE)
Chris Phayer (PE)
Rod Way (PE)
Clare Sokimi  (PP) – Deputy Chair
Ruth Dunne (PP)
Therese Ford-Cartwright (PP)
Amy Rogers (PP)
Matt Dalton (P)
Paula Skelton (SR)
India Mahy (SS)

Moira Ramsbottom – Board Secretary  admin@aquinas.school.nz

PE = Parent Elected Representative
PP = Proprietor’s Representative
P = Principal
SR = Staff Representative
SS = Student Representative

Policies

Policy development is underpinned by the principles and values identified in the Aquinas College Charter and Strategic Plan.  Policies are established to ensure Aquinas College and the Board of Trustees meet all Ministry of Education requirements relating to student achievement and well being, and also with regard to the requirements covered under Governance of Catholic State Integrated Schools.

The BOT, staff, families and students need to be aware of school policies and how to access them.  To this end, the policy review process is outlined below;

1. College Planning Documentation

• The  School Charter and Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan 2020) is available on the school website.
• The 2020 Annual Plan (Annual Plan 2020).

2. Governance Policies

The Board of Trustees sets the direction for the College through its Strategic Plan and setting of policy. The policies listed below are governance policies and each has a review date.  Members of the community are invited to provide feedback and input on policies as they come up for review. See Policy Consultation and Review Process under 4.

Policy 1.1 Curriculum Delivery
Policy 1.4 Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)
Policy 1.6 Special Character of the College
Policy 2.2 Principal Performance Review
Policy 3.1 Concerns and Complaints to be read in conjunction with Flow Chart – Concerns and Complaints Process Policy 3.1 Guidelines for Raising Concerns, Procedure for Formal Complaints, Investigation of a Formal Complaint or Serious Allegation
Policy 3.3 Good Employer
Policy 3.6 Protected Disclosures
Policy 3.7 Appointments to be read in conjunction with Flow Chart – Co-Ordination of Appointment Process. Policy 3.7
Policy 4.1 Finance
Policy 4.2 Asset Protection
Policy 4.3 – Fundraising
Policy 5.3 Surrender and Retention
Policy 5.5 Code of Conduct
Policy 5.7 Digital Technology
Policy 5.9 Health & Safety
Policy 5.10 Student Behaviour Management
Policy 5.12 Child Protection Policy to be read in conjunction with Flow Chart of Action – Child Abuse
Policy 5.14 Traumatic Incident
Policy 5.15 Uniform and Appearance
Policy 5.15.1 Uniform and Appearance Appendix
Policy 5.16 Attendance
Policy 6.1 Enrolment of Students
Enrolment Scheme to be read in conjunction with Policy 6.1 Enrolment of Students
Governance Policy Framework

3. Operational Policies

The College has a number of operational policies which ensure that proper procedures are in place so the College runs effectively.  These policies are developed and maintained by the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to communicate operational protocols.

Operational Policy 1 – Assessment

Operational Policy 2 – Curriculum

Operational Policy 3 – Managing Student Behaviour

Operational Policy 4 – Mobile Phone Use

Operational Policy 5 – Self-Determined Learning

Operational Policy 6 – Food and Nutrition

Operational Policy 7 – Medicine Administration

Operational Policy 8 – Sun Safety

Operational Policy 9 – College Ball

Operational Policy 10 – Timetable

Operational Policy 11 – Staff Dress Code

4. Other Key Documents

Character of a Catholic School – Expectations for staff employed in a Catholic School

Aquinas College Audited Annual Report 2019

Policy Consultation and Review Process

• The schedule of policies due for review in the coming year is available here 2021-Reporting-Timeline.
• The title of the policy and month of review appears in the line – 2021 Policy Review Plan.
• Policies are usually reviewed on a 3-year cycle, although policies may be reviewed at any time in response to emerging issues such as Ministry of Education requirements, changes in environment, legislation or strategic focus.
• Feedback and input is invited from members of the community and key stakeholders.
• Submissions should be made prior to the date of the Policy Review Meeting (as per the schedule).
• Feedback can be submitted via email or in writing to the College office or in person by emailing the Board Secretary to arrange a meeting.
• The Policy Review Committee will collate all feedback and draft changes to policy.
• The draft policy is tabled at the following Board meeting for the full Board to ratify.