OMAANDI COMBINED SCHOOL

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDP)

15/10/2023

“Early child education lays a strong foundation in the cognitive development of the child”
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 FOREWORDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Appalled by the continuous poor performance of the learners in schools, the ETSIP program embarked upon a program to build up the
quality of the education provided in our schools.

Therefore, I wish to extend my sincere gratefulness to those parents, teachers who made their ideas available, for us to constitute and
organize them in this plan which is aimed at developing the school in various aspects. I thank the committee that was entrusted with
the task to draft the SDP for the job well done. ‘God bless you all’.

Furthermore, it gives me great delight to write the forewords for the School Development Plan (SDP) for Omaandi Combined School
of 2020. As a school, we were so eager to find out how other schools improve and maintain their academic results so tremendously.
Question like; “How will we attain our goals with limited resources”? This consulting document will guide the school through a
process of Academic Improvement. The School Development Plan will help the school to achieve its mission, objectives and targets;
create awareness of aspects of management that need to be improved, focus the school’s limited resources on dealing with its most
important needs; develop shared aims amongst teachers and parents, and help to gain their commitment to improve the school and to
enable the school’s stakeholder to measure progress.

It is my belief that, with this document in place, our school will be able to make significant and successful development a reality so
that ultimately, it will not only benefit merely the school or community but the Region at large and all our learners in Namibia.

Let me therefore seize the opportunity to call for the participation of all parties concerned, on the activities outlined here in, with a
sense of purpose, commitment, seriousness and great eagerness.

Thank you!

………………………………………………

Ms. David T
School Principal

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 Omaandi Combined School
1. Vision Statement
Omaandi Combined School is striving to provide an accessible education which is efficient, sustainable, inclusive and
encourages lifelong learning to all our diverse learners.

2. Mission
We are striving to
o Provide high quality education
o Expose learners to a variety of careers
o Develop active parental involvement
o Instill discipline and self-reliance in our learners to respect their culture, environment and become law abiding citizens.

2. School Motto: “Education Builds Capacity”

Means: The school is undertaking with dedication to build and capacitate learners with the necessary wisdom, skills and attitudes for
them to be responsible citizens that becomes indispensable members of the community with excellent discipline and admirable ethics:
mould, drill and motivate learners to implement what they learnt at school and encourage them to think creatively and independently
in order to enrich their lives both socially and economically, so as to accomplish the envisage 2030. The school also strives to foster
active Parental involvement for the betterment of the Namibian child.

3. The school location and information

Omaandi Combined School is a state School under the Directorate of Omusati Education Region, Tsandi Circuit. The school is located
in Uukwanampembe Village, in Uukwaluudhi Tribal Jurisdiction authority. It is based in Tsandi Constituency in Omusati Region. The
School was established in 1988 and was named after Big Old African Ebony Trees which were in the village. The school is ranged
from Pre-primary to grade 9 accommodating 282 learners, 14 teachers, 1 Administrative Officer and 1 institutional worker.

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 SDP
KEY AREA 1 : PROVISION OF RESOURCES FOR THE SCHOOL AND HOSTEL

OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HUMAN AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES

PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY MANAGEMENT
TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HUMAN AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL
Adequate Human Resources are available at the school: WHOM RESPONSIBLE TIME FRAME

o Ensure that once the school starts on the first day of the term, the full complement of staff o Principal and Head of Early the beginning
is available at the school. Department of the term Jan
2024.
Adequate Physical Resources are available:
o Ensure the following is provided for at school enough and functional sanitation facilities. o Principal
o Ensure fire horses and extinguishers are in place, in working condition and regularly o Principal Jan 2024 order for
serviced. First semester
o Order and control sufficient cleaning materials o Secretary
o Ensure basic sport facilities are available e.g. netball court and soccer field. o Sport organizer

Basic communication facilities:

o Ensure one or more of the following basic telecommunication facilities are available and o Principal February 2024
in working condition: computers with internet and a fax/telephone.
o Ensure enough copy paper and ink is available
o Approach possible financial donors for financial assistance or a donation to improve these
communication facilities.
Suitable school buildings:
o Determine the needs for Administration Block and the renovation of grade 7 shed. o Principal 2024-2026
o Furnish the school with enough desk and repair, chairs and – repair broken chairs, desk.
o Renovate dilapidated buildings and Prevent vandalism (windows).
o Develop a maintenance plan for the school- use the official MoE document : ‘School
lasting longer A manual on maintenance.’
o Establish a day to day cleaning programme to keep the school tidy.

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Learning support materials and consumables: WHOM RESPONSIBLE TIME FRAME
o Establish a textbook control system and ensure good control and a 100% recovery rate for
textbooks. o Teachers and All teachers
o Teachers and learners to see textbooks and other leaning materials as crucial resources Learners
that must be respected and well looked after.
o Ensure that every learner has enough stationery
Adequate Provision of Finances is secured:
o Plan actions to collect about 90% of School Development Fund (SDF) per annum.
o Ensure that the school receives Universal Primary Education (UPE) grant from the o Principal and
Directorate of Education on time. Teachers Each Semester
o Plan and organize at least 3 fundraising program per year.

Adequate Resources for the Namibia School Feeding Program ( NSFP) are secured:
o Ensure that the School Feeding Program is run according to the guidelines in the
Namibian School and Feeding Program (NSFP) ref. Manuals. o Focal Teacher Annually
o Ensure that the school is provided with adequate and proper store room and cooking
facilities.

ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONS KEY AREA 1: RESOURCES

❖ Upgrading of the school playground.

❖ Planting of trees around the school.

❖ New School Bell purchased.

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KEY AREA 4 : THE SCHOOL AS A SOCIAL UNIT
OBJECTIVE:
❖ To enhance the morale of the school

❖ To establish maximum time on task

❖ To establish positive core values and norms

❖ To establish positive care, career and vocational guidance

❖ To establish and maintain good discipline

PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE
SCHOOL BOARD
The Principal and School board enhance the Morale of the school: WHOM RESPONSIBLE TIME
o Encourage pride in the school through the singing of the school anthem and FRAME
wearing of the school uniform at all time. o All Teachers and
o Encourage Namibian nationality by singing the national anthem well and AU Learners Throughout the
anthem and hoisting of the national flags every day. year
Assure teachers’ feeling of security:
o Don’t tolerate unacceptable behavior (disrupting of behavior, absconding, o All Teachers and Throughout the
bullying (bunking) classes, swearing and vandalism). Disciplinary year
o Handle conflicts immediately and in a fair and non-discriminatory manner. committee

o Create clear channels of communication throughout the school community.

o Seek the views and opinions of the teachers ,learners and Parents to allow them o Principal Throughout the
to become involved in decision-making. year
Establish the following attendance patterns and reduce absenteeism:
o Teacher attendance is 97% of the total school days or better. o Principal ,Teachers, Throughout the
o Learner attendance is 97% of the total school days or better. Learners and Principal year

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Establish values and norms as cornerstones of Positive Behavior: WHOM RESPONSIBLE TIME FRAME
o Consult with School Board and determine core values to be included in the
curriculum. o School Board and Annually
o Plan specific actions to establish these core values. Teachers
o Teachers and learners show courtesy and mutual respect for the values and beliefs
of others.
Pastoral Care, Career and Vocational Guidance:
o Ensure that cumulative cards are completed for all learners in the school as per the
Ministry’s Policy. o All class teachers Annually
o Ensure that relevant information about learners, who are transferred to a school, is
exchanged.
o Teachers are alert to the emotional, physical and social need of learners.
o Advice about subject choices based on their abilities, aptitudes and interests –
especially in Grade 9 for Grade 10.
o Guide each learner to decide on a clear vision for his/her future Grade (9).
School Discipline
o Note and deal with violations of the rules promptly and fairly. o Disciplinary Every Semester
o Get the support from parents in maintaining good discipline. Committee and promptly
when needed

ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONS KEY AREA 4: SCHOOL AS ASOCCIAL UNIT

❖ Monitoring of learners work twice or three times each semester.

❖ The School has a counselling committee prepared to provide psychosocial support.

❖ Classroom visit 2-3 by Management and School Board

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 ❖ Delegation of work to staff members and Parents by the Management

SDP
KEY AREA 5 : MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF THE SCHOOL AND HOSTEL
OBJECTIVE: TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT IN THE SCHOOL
PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES TO BE EXECUTED BY MANAGEMENT WHOM RESPONSIBLE TIME FRAME
Planning:
o Use the outcome of the School Self-Evaluation and review/plan a SDP and a
PAAI annually during October.
- Commit all teachers to set and attain targets in the SDP and PAAI.
- Involve teachers in decision-making in the execution of the activities in the SDP o School Board Yearly
and PAAI. o All Teachers
- Devote enough time to Set Academic Performance Targets – during January of
each year.
- Set subject specific Targets
o Management use information gathered during the TSE and COI to assist
individual teachers in developing a Personal Development Pan (PDP).
o Ensure the following academic planning has been done o Management All teachers
- Internal Subject Policy Guides for every subject
- Scheme of Work and year Plan
- Ensure internal school policies are developed and available
o School Board Involvement:
- Controls the utilization of the School Development Fund (SDP)
- Through their treasurer takes full accountability for the proper management of the
school’s finances.

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 - Plays its full part in all financial matters;

SDP
KEY AREA 6 : LINKS WITH PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY

OBJECTIVE: TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE LINKS WITH PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY

PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE LINKS
The Principal and school board enhance Parental Involvement: WHOM RESPONSIBLE TIME FRAME
o The School involves capable parents and community leaders to compile a plan of action
for the school to get parents involved in school activities. All teachers Every semester
o The school strives and implement actions to get involved:
- as officials at sports meetings. - in bazaar and/or other fund raising events;
- in finalizing the Code of Conduct. - as coaches for sport and cultural activities;
- convincing parents of the importance of parental involvement in the success of their
children, etc.
The school conducts meetings to convince parents of the Support Role they can
play: Teachers and Parents Discuss twice per
By supporting teachers’ efforts with COMPENSATORY TEACHING: semester
- see to it that children attend extra compensatory sessions And
- come to the schools once requested to discuss academic performance. Compensatory is
- Parents are encouraged to support the school voluntarily: Financially, Work in Kind, etc done regularly
By supporting the school to maintain good discipline:
- Accept the code of conduct for learners,
- Motivate the child to obey school rulesAccept the school’s decisions on misconduct
-
The school establishes effective COMMUNICATION with parents:
- Use a wide range of methods to communicate with parents at least once per
Managements Every semester
trimester.

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 - communicate via radio and communiqué written in indigenous language
- Visit the school when registering their children; - attends parents meeting
regularly.
- Meet and know the members of the School Board.
The School Establishes Frequent Parent – Teacher Meetings
o Establish frequent Parent –Teacher meetings: Suama Namundjanga and
- Create opportunities to consult with teachers; Principal Every semester
- Enhance parental involvement in assisting learners with their school work.
- Ensure meetings are well-organized and publicized;
- Encouraged parents to respond to progress reports.

SDP
KEY AREA 7 : LINKS WITH OTHER SCHOOL AND THE REGION

OBJECTIVE: TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE CLUSTER SYSTERM AND EFFECTIVES

PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY MANAGEMENT
TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HUMAN AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL
The SCHOOL establishes EFFECTIVE LINKS WITH THE REGION: WHOM RESPONSIBLE TIME FRAME
o The principal establishes good relations with Regional Office:
- The regional council and regional education office’s organograms Principal
Jan 2024
- The regional map indicating the location of the school.
o Request and queries from Regional Office to the school are promptly attended
to.

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PLAN OF ACTION FOR ACADEMIC IMPLOVEMENT

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Schools are complex organizations. They face a demanding and changing set of challenges. They need to plan to be able to manage
this complexity in order not to be overwhelmed by it. Systematic collaborative planning focused on teaching and learning improves
learner’s achievement.

School planning promotes effective management, teacher professionalism and teacher learning. It is a form of professional co-
operation that is vital for the delivery of a high-quality education service. It builds a team approach to the challenges that Principal and
teachers face in schools and helps them to work together in order to better meet the learning needs of learners.

Taking account of these requirements, schools are encouraged to decide, on the basis of sound evidence, what is important and
achievable in their own circumstances and to chart their course of action accordingly. They are expected to give priority to
developments that have a significant bearing on teaching and learning. The school action plan for educational inclusion, are required
to have a plan as part of their school plan. The action focuses on the following 8 areas: retention, attendance, literacy, numeracy,
examination attainment, educational progression, partnership with parents, and partnership with others – schools, community, and
external agencies. It is a set of action plans specifying:

● Targets for improvement in each area

● Actions or measures to achieve the targets

● Arrangements for monitoring and evaluation

In preparing the Action Plan, schools are expected to collate and analyze their baseline data in the key areas to guide the selection of
targets and improvement measures.

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 PAAI
KEY AREA 2 : CURRICULUM AND ATTAINMENT

OBJECTIVE: TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE SUBJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE SCHOOL

PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY MANAGEMENT
TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE SUBJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE SCHOOL
IMPLEMENT THE FULL CURRICURUM: ACTION WHOM TIME FRAME
o Acquire from NIED the following for promotional and RESPONSIBLE
support subjects and provide the teachers with the following 2024
documents when necessary. Request the listed January-Feb
- A complete set of syllabus documents from Principal
- The latest subject policies Subjects advisors
- The latest available teachers manuals
o Use this information to acquire from NIED and: Use guidelines
- develop an internal subject policy for all subjects received from
o Establish a continuous monitoring system in the school NIED Principal and Teachers Yearly
o Plan and establish a compensatory teaching program for the
school. Use a COI form to
monitor teachers
Attainment of Academic Performance Targets:
o The school sets academic performance targets for every subject Set to improve
in every grade (4 – 9) and teachers commit to attain the targets academic Managements and All 12 Jan 2024
(include the targets in PAAI). (PQA will give guidelines in this performance with at Teachers
regard). least 5%
o Individual teachers set academic targets for each class group
they teach and commit to attain the targets.
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PAAI
KEY AREA 3 : THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS
OBJECTIVE: TO ESTABLISH CONDUCIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING CIRCUMSTANCES IN
EVERY CLASSROOM, AND IMPROVE RESULTS BY AT LEAST 5% FOR 2024
INTERVENTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY TEACHERS TO ESTABLISH CONDUSIVE TEACHING AND
LEARNING CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE CLASSROOM, AND IMPROVE RESULTS
The principal’s Role in creating a positive learning ACTION WHOM TIME FRAME
RESPONSIBLE
environment in the school:
o Establishes a continuous monitoring system to monitor the Plan on how teachers Principal & Every Semester
teachers’ progress with the PAAI. will be monitored
o Takes the lead, influences, directs, inspires, and motivates teachers All staff members
to achieve good results.
o Arranges an interview with every teacher once per term.
MANAGEMENT’S ROLE (HOD and Subject Heads) in
improving academic performance:
o Conduct class visits (at least one visit per teachers per semester) to Management visit Principal and Teachers Every Semester
achieve good results teachers using COI
o Assist teachers in developing a Personal Development Plan (PDP) form
to improve performance in the classroom.
ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIOINS KEY AREA 3: MANAGEMENT CONTRIBUTION
❖ Moderation of examination papers and continuous assessment

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PAAI
KEY AREA 3 (CONTINUED): THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS
OBJECTIVE: TO ESTABLISH CONDUCIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING CIRCUMSTANCES IN
EVERY CLASSROOM, AND IMPROVE RESULTS BY AT LEAST 5% FOR 2024
INTERVENTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY TEACHERS TO ESTABLISH CONDUSIVE TEACHING AND
LEARNING CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE CLASSROOM, AND IMPROVE RESULTS
The ROLE THE TEACHER MUST PLAY IN THE ACTION WHOM TIME FRAME
CLASSROOM to improve performance: RESPONSIBLE
Principal monitor
a) The subject teacher/phase teacher must establish a well teachers lesson plans Principal and Teachers Daily basis
organized classroom: every Friday.
o Classroom routines are smooth and efficient:
- Lessons start punctually and purposefully – the teacher is fully in Teachers maximize
time on task.
control and well-prepared.
- Teachers and learners strictly adhere to rules of punctuality and
attendance.

b) Establish operational Files

o Operational Files for Junior Primary
- Preparation File
- Continuous Assessment File
- Syllabus Guide File
- Compensatory File
- Training File
- M/S activity/ Quizzes File
- Lower Primary File
- Administration File

o Operational Files for Grade 4-9

- Subject File
- Preparation File
- Administration File

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- Question Paper File

SUMMARY of the VISIBLE IMPROVEMENT reached at the school since the previous year 2023
Key Area 1: Resources
● The school has been provided with financial resources.

● Completion of constructed of school administration block.

1. Key Area 2: Curriculum and Attainment
● Cultural group advanced to regional and National level.

● Compulsory Window Hope Program

● English is spoken compulsory to improve English communication skills

2. Key Area 3: The Teaching and Learning Process
● Monitoring of Teaching and Learning

● Remedial teaching given better at lower primary level

● Continuous Assessment Marks monitored twice a term by Management

3. Key Area 4: The School as a Social Unit
● Proper record keeping of OVC register and assistance is rendered to OVC

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● The spirit of teamwork is prevailing among staff members

4. Management and Leadership of the school and Hostel
● Monitoring of learners work once a term

● Classroom visit by Management

● Delegation of work to staff members by the Management

5. Links with Parents and the Community
● Most parents attend Meetings and air their concern.

● Parents volunteer to prepare soft Porridge for learners

● Parents come for book viewing every term

6. Links with other schools and the region
● Request and queries are well attended

● Circulars and communiqué are communicated very well

The principal summarises the individual ratings done by Management and the Teachers
KEY AREA 1
MANAGEMEN MANAG INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS’S
T’S E- RATINGS FOR KEY AREA 1 TEACH
RATINGS MENT ER
M1 M2 M3 AVERA T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 AVERA
GE 0 1 2 3 4 5 GE

KEY AREA 2

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MANAGEMEN MANAG INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS’S

T’S E- RATINGS FOR KEY AREA 1 TEACH
RATINGS MENT ER
M1 M2 M3 AVERA T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 AVERA
GE 0 1 2 3 4 5 GE

KEY AREA 3
MANAGEMEN MANAG INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS’S
T’S E- RATINGS FOR KEY AREA 1 TEACH
RATINGS MENT ER
M1 M2 M3 AVERA T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 AVERA
GE 0 1 2 3 4 5 GE

KEY AREA 4
MANAGEMEN MANAG INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS’S
T’S E- RATINGS FOR KEY AREA 1 TEACH
RATINGS MENT ER
M1 M2 M3 AVERA T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 AVERA
GE 0 1 2 3 4 5 GE

KEY AREA 5
MANAGEMEN MANAG INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS’S
T’S E- RATINGS FOR KEY AREA 1 TEACH
RATINGS MENT ER
M1 M2 M3 AVERA T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 AVERA

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GE 0 1 2 3 4 5 GE

KEY AREA 6
MANAGEMEN MANAG INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS’S
T’S E- RATINGS FOR KEY AREA 1 TEACH
RATINGS MENT ER
M1 M2 M3 AVERA T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 AVERA
GE 0 1 2 3 4 5 GE

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3.5 3.5 4 3.5 3 4 3.8

KEY AREA 7
MANAGEMEN MANAG INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS’S
T’S E- RATINGS FOR KEY AREA 1 TEACH
RATINGS MENT ER
M1 M2 M3 AVERA T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 AVERA
GE 0 1 2 3 4 5 GE

3.6 3.6 3.6 4 3.6 4 2.3 4 3 2.3 3.6 2 3.6 4 2 3 3.6 2.3 3.2

Please acquaint yourself with the meaning of the following abbreviation or acronym used in the SDP.

SDP School Development Plan

PAAI Plan of Action for Academic Improvement

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SSE School Self Evaluation

TSE Teachers Self Evaluation

NGO’s Non Governmental Organizations’

NSFP Namibia School Feeding Program

UPE Universal Primary Education

PDP Personal Development Plan

COI Classroom Observation Instrument

CCP Cluster Centre Principal

CDF Cluster Development Fund

NIED National Institute Education Development

ETSIP Education Training services for improvement Program

CPD Continuous Professional Development

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