Strategic Goals 2024-2028

Goal 1:  To provide a differentiated Teaching & Learning curriculum that enable students to make expected progress in their learning area of interest.

PrioritiesDeliverables
1.1 Prepare the first group of students to sit the NSW HSC examination at the end of 2024 and beyond.HSC exams conducted successfully
1.2 To improve the standard and expectations of students enrolled for the National curriculum stream with a strong emphasis on improving student engagement at the Junior LevelNational passing rate above 60% for Form 5-7; Entry passing rate to Form 4 above 60%
1.3 To develop a more appropriate College Timetable structure that can strengthen the abilities of students to reach their full potential in all areas of learningAn approved weekly schedule with full day programme
1.4 To strengthen the profile of the TVET programmes to ensure that students are provided with varieties of qualifications and a stable pathway for further qualificationsNew programmes with a stable completion rate of 80% for each programme
1.5 To strengthen the teaching and learning support to ensure that majority of students are more interested and engaged in learning and are provided with appropriate learning resources. This can be achieved through new approach such as project-based learning and Explicit Instruction Model.Improved students learning behaviour by meeting College learning engagement standard and a stable learning support centre for students
1.6 Improved teachers’ Professional Development programme to ensure teachers are well trained to become professional teachers and are innovative enough to motivate students learning.Teachers’ professional development plan for each department. Teachers are meeting the teacher’s performance evaluation standard
1.7 Strengthen the student admission process to ensure that student performances are recorded and reported for continuing improvements.Admission policy prepared and implemented

Goal 2:  To ensure that the College is prepared to implement the new HRM system in order to address Staffing needs for the College.

PrioritiesDeliverables  
2.1 Conduct a staffing audit to classify current and potential teachers that meet the requirement for the different academic streams and other no- academic services; and to identify teachers that require immediate improvementsAudit report
2.2 Implement the main components of the HRM system to identify staffing needs, staff performances and professional development required and succession planning for key staffEstablish a new HRM committee; implement the new classification matrix with new salary scale; Implement an employment suite; Implement a performance review process; Staff Handbook
2.3 Assess potential arrangement with Newington in regard to teaching support and professional developmentA formal teacher support process to be implemented
2.4 To identify local champions that can be empowered to deliver exceptional results that can significantly raise the standard of performances in teaching and other servicesA list of champions with an advance training plan for them
2.5 To develop and implement a long-term English-speaking Policy that can strengthen English speaking in teaching and in other College activities and to include English language training for staffEnglish-speaking policy implemented with a focus to use English in teaching and other events
2.6 Identify and conduct Leadership training for senior and middle level staff to strengthen leadership skills and accountabilityLeadership training to start
2.7 Prepare a long-term recruitment policy and procedure for expatriates teachers to provide stability and maintain the standard of key areas of development within the college especially the International StreamRecruitment policy for expatriates staff

Goal 3:  To ensure that the College physical facilities are well maintained and meet the capacity needs for future expansion and growth in terms of increased enrolments and improved services.

PrioritiesDeliverables
3.1 Recruit a physical development and maintenance manager to ensure that facilities are well maintained and identify key areas of developmentEstablish a new position and recruit a qualified manager
3.2 Conduct an overall capacity review of the campus to ensure that the College can maintain its core and future facilities for both staff and students (classrooms, dorms and other major facilities)Capacity review report
3.3 Develop a master plan with key areas for physical development within 2 years, 4 years and 8 yearsApproved master plan by Council
3.4 Develop a physical maintenance plan with funding sources to ensure cycle of maintenance are implementedMaintenance plan
3.5 Develop a boarding facility standard and policy with appropriate process for long term improvements and development; to include dining, dormitories and bathrooms.Use of boarding facility standard and policy
3.6 Establish a new campus for the Junior school to ensure that each junior student is provided with love and care and an enjoyable early boarding and learning experience.New Junior campus with a different junior operational plan
3.7 To ensure that the campus is fully self-sufficient and maintain a high availability standard of utility services and infrastructural support such as power, water, ICT, communication, etcUtility and Infrastructural standard and availability of services policy.

Goal 4:  The long-lasting success of the College depends largely on an effective Governing Policy, strategic responsibilities and stable management.

PrioritiesDeliverables  
4.1 Secure approval for new Governance model by the FWCT conference and implementation of new governing policiesApproval by conference and implementation to start
4.2 Empowerment of Tupou College Governing Council through training and empowerment programmes especially in regard to monitoring strategic developments and recruitment of key management roles Council appointment handbook; Council workshops and training plan; Completion of 4 hours per annum of NESA requirement by 2023
4.3 To conduct a thorough Compliance and Risk audit to ensure that the College is aware of any potential risks that can affect the long-term success of the College and its programmesRisk assessment report
4.4 Develop a Professional Development plan and programme for council members to include a Council Succession plan for the next 5 yearsCouncil Handbook with a training package
4.5 To establish an agreed school culture that include a set of guiding principles and undertakings for all areas of school improvement.Guiding principles to be implemented

Goal 5:  To maximise on all business or income opportunities to increase revenue for improved services and performances.

PrioritiesDeliverables  
5.1 Develop and Implement a new Business Plan to capitalize on Dairy farming and other commercial opportunities such as conference venue, etcBusiness plan implementation to improve income by 50%
5.2 To maintain a strong partnership with Government to ensure that Government grants are maintainedApplication for Government grant are monitored and reduce the number of dropouts by 50% 
5.3 To implement a new fee model that is affordable but contribute to the development of the College and allow a quality experience for each studentNew fee structure to be approved by Council
5.4 Conduct a thorough review of the College operation to identify continuing financial leakages that affects the College fundsOperational Audit report
5.5 Conduct an assessment of staff salaries and conditions of employment to ensure that staff are not affected so that they can perform to expectationsImplement new staff salary classification with well-defined conditions of employment

Goal 6:  To continue improving the well-being of students while at the College so that they can reach their full potential.

PrioritiesDeliverables  
6.1 To strengthen Healthy living on campus with a focus on improving students’ diet, health education and related programmes Student health policy and crops provision plan; establish a food storage and energy conservation plan
6.2 To refine the current counselling and character formation programmes so that the College can effectively respond to student behavioural issues and learning difficulties and to encourage leadership skillsCounselling and Character formation plan and programmes.
6.3 To assess and develop an overall boarding programme for the students to improve their boarding experiences; focusing on safety, security, hygiene and supervisoryNew boarding policy and schedule; Prefects training package and student assistant scheme
6.4 To develop a programme for academic counselling and support focusing on students’ academic improvements and future career pathwaysEstablish a centre for academic counselling and support
6.5 To develop a sustainable plan for the Newington College Food Bowl project and the Chinese vegetable project to ensure maximum contributions to students’ dietFood bowl Sustainable plan

Goal 7:  Tupou College is a FWC school and strives to promote Christ like teaching and services through Spiritual and faith-based development.

PrioritiesDeliverables
7.1 To ensure that the Toloa congregation delivers and committed to the mission of the ChurchRelevant Spiritual and faith formation programme; Toloa congregation schedule and plan
7.2 To maintain and promote the core Christian values in all activities of the schoolStrong Biblical curriculum and faith formation training for teachers and school leaders

Goal 8:  Tupou College is a school and a Community. Like any other community, it’s important to build and maintain a strong community where everyone is valued and cared for.

PrioritiesDeliverables  
8.1 To ensure that the members of the community are safe and secure; Staff families and students Campus security and safety guidelines
8.2 To develop a guideline that can strengthen the Toloa community ties with other local communities, parents and old boys.Community involvement guideline
8.3 To develop communication strategies and methods that promotes closer relationships and understanding of community programmes and activitiesCommunity handbook with communication guidelines
8.4 Maintain a strong community ties with Newington College especially with the touring party and visitors from NewingtonGuidelines for visitors

Goal 9:  To strengthen Co-Curricular programmes especially the school academies to promote student participations in other learning activities and to unleash their God given talents.

PrioritiesDeliverables  
9.1 Develop strategies to further developed quality support for these academies; Sport, Music, Science, Commerce, Cadet, Farming, Christian fellowship academiesAcademy strategic plan and schedules
9.2 To develop a Tongan cultural learning programme to ensure that students build a strong sense of Cultural responsibilities within the school and their communitiesCultural Learning Programme
9.3 Develop a College Event policy to ensure that College Events are well planned and meet all expected requirementsEvents Policy and procedures

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