Our Strategic Plan

Our vision at Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls is to draw from the past, embrace the moment and fashion our true potential. In order to fulfil this vision, we need to have a strategic plan.

Our current strategic plan includes the following goals and actions that we wish to carry out between 2022 to 2024.

1. We will offer a 21st Century education for 21st Century leaders

1.1 Develop a multidisciplinary approach to education within Taranaki Diocesan.
1.2 Create learning spaces that encourage collaboration and creativity.
1.3 Implement a learning focus on life skills to complement the course content.
1.4 Link critical thinking to cultural awareness.
1.5 Use digital literacy to enhance learner agency.
1.6 Grow the capabilities and efficacy of the NZ Curriculum Key Competencies within our students.

2. We will grow global citizens who are connected to Te Ao Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi

2.1 Engage with our whānau and iwi to develop a learner centred education model.
2.2 Develop a campus environment that affirms Māori as Māori.
2.3 Enhance our learning goals around our local curriculum.
2.4 Embed Te Reo and Tikanga Māori into everyday practice.
2.5 Offer opportunities for students to connect beyond the boundaries of Taranaki Diocesan.
2.6 Implement environmentally sustainable practices for all resourcing.

3.We will cultivate our students’ connection with all sectors of their community, encouraging them to actively seek opportunities to serve, lead, collaborate and learn

3.1 Collaborate with external organisations to develop immersive opportunities for Taranaki Diocesan students to flourish.
3.2 Contribute to the local community, so that we become a valued and visible presence.
3.3 Create a safe and inclusive boarding environment that will enhance a student’s capacity to self-manage, relate to others, and to connect with our community.
3.4 Develop and support a vibrant Alumni community to enhance connectivity and contribution to Taranaki Diocesan.

4. We will embrace opportunities to challenge, nurture and empower every student at Taranaki Diocesan to embrace our Christian Faith and be confident, resilient and aspirational

4.1 Provide an authentic Christian experience that links to our Anglican traditions through the exploration of the Five Marks of Mission.
4.2 Invite our school community to be curious and engaged in their spiritual journey.
4.3 Explore opportunities for individual students to develop their leadership strengths to enhance their confidence and resilience whilst contributing to their community.
4.4 Use positive education philosophies to enhance the well-being of our community through the lens of restorative practice.
4.5 Encourage involvement in sporting and cultural activities to support good health and well-being.

To view the 2023 analysis of variation for our strategic goals and actions, please click here.