2020 Vision

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Strategic
People. Passion. Potential.
A statement of vision and action to the fulfillment of which all other school planning is directed.

One ring to rule them all, One ring to find them; One ring to bring them all And in the darkness bind them.

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Shared
We built on the MSA process, the Brief, and previous strategic planning from 1996, 2004 and 2010 (the SMP). We consulted and reviewed input from more than 1000 people. People. Passion. Potential.

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SMART
We initiated a plan which is
Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely.
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2020 Vision: the contents

Vision Statement Mission Statement Guiding Principles Desired Learning Outcomes Strategic Objectives Action Plans Financial Implications
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Whats 2020 Vision about?

People who we are Passion how we are energized Potential what we can do
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Glimpses: People with Passion

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Se Min Suh
From a robot made in Korea to a real boy. Class of 2011 Best All-round Student. Poad Music Shield. Now at Oberlin College on a full ride.

Korea
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Nan Onkka

Art
Came as a St. Olaf student teacher in the Fall of 2008. Now the head of our Art Department. Climbed Bandarpoonch this summer. Leader in innovations like the AP Studio Art Blog.

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www.apstudioartatwoodstock.blogspot.com

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Stephen and Tamara Philip

She has a PhD in Chemistry and came to India from England because she wanted to transform education He is a Mechanical Engineer and came to India from Detroit because he wanted to transform education From first date to marriage in six months! Woodstock brings people with passion together!

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Its about Potential

If that is today, what might the future hold? Lets hear from those who will be living there our students.
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Glimpses: Student Voices from 2004

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Ethics-based, not rules-based

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The Class of 2020

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The Class of 2020

A bigger bed in the dorms
I think Hanson field should be moved up closer to the school

It would be cool if Woodstock had a music theatre and a hot tub

Internet in dorms Longer math

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Saturday school Longer school till 4:30

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Glimpses: Woodstock 2020

A metaphor for growth

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and description

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Vision statement
By 2020 Woodstock School will be widely recognised as a leading educational institution in Asia, impacting the world from its Indian Himalayan context. Our diverse student body and talented staff will be drawn from many nations. Our educational approach will be relevant, innovative and inspiring, built upon values which have anchored the school for more than 150 years. We will graduate self-directed and reflective young people with a passion and curiosity for life, equipped for leadership and influence throughout the world. Through highly engaged staff, and with the support of worldwide networks of alumni and partner institutions, Woodstock will become a beacon of excellence in India and beyond holding out a uniquely effective educational vision of hope and possibility.

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Mission statement
Woodstock School strives for excellence in teaching and learning, offering an exceptional education in a diverse international community. Inspired by our Indian Himalayan environment and our inclusive Christian tradition, we develop visionary, articulate and ethical individuals equipped to achieve their full potential in leadership and in life. People. Passion. Potential.

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Guiding principles
People. Passion. Potential. Converting shared values into decision-making tools. The process of writing this will be as important as the outcome. We intend to unify the whole Woodstock community around the vision, mission and guiding principles of Woodstock.

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Desired Learning Outcomes

People. Passion. Potential. These are not just student outcomes; they are aspirations for our whole community to embrace, live and model.

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Desired Learning Outcomes

People. Passion. Potential. Members of the Woodstock community increasingly take initiative in developing the following skills, attitudes, and values: Develop a profound sense of self; Develop healthy interpersonal relationships; Equip ourselves to survive and thrive in the 21st century;

Develop as citizens.

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Glimpses: a Grade 10 student from India

He is the first in his family to go to high school andhopefullycollege. His father made a fortune in commodities and wants him to do the same. What has Woodstock done? He wants to honour his father, but worries that after Woodstock, he will not be able to participate in the kind of business ethics that have, in part, enabled his fathers success. People. Passion. Potential.

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End of Part One

Is this the goal we want to move towards?

Strategic Objectives
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Excel in Vision and Leadership Ensure a Stable and High-Calibre Staff Expand Student Diversity Enhance Student Learning Enrich Student Experience Encourage Community Growth Extend Our Roots
Inclusive Christian tradition Alumni community India and the Himalayan Environment

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Excel in vision and leadership

Build expert, responsible and committed leadership. Unify all stakeholders around 2020 Vision. People. Passion. Potential. Forge links with global educational institutions.

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Leadership: key actions

Engage external stakeholders. Restructure Board. People. Passion. Potential. Embed the vision into the schools culture and operations.

Model effective leadership.

Build a culture of trust. Communicate expectations to staff.

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Ensure a Stable and High-Calibre Staff

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Staff: key actions

People. Passion. Potential. Identify retention factors. Address issues around salary and benefits. Improve evaluation. Analyze training needs. Provide access to training. Offer opportunity for Masters Degrees.

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Expand Student Diversity

Challenging annual targets.
Use summer programmes as tasters. Build diversity scholarships and heres an example of why we want to do this.
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A microcosm of the world

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Glimpses: Montazerul Mehdi, Afghanistan

Class of 2009. Generously financed by an Australian guardian. Student Body President. Founded the Honor Council because of his passion for hard work. Now at La Trobe University in Australia.

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Expand Student Diversity

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Work towards a microcosm of the world Set challenging annual targets. Use summer programmes as tasters. Build diversity scholarships. Evolve a targeted marketing strategy, including social media. Diversify our programme:
Expand ESL provision through all grades; Create a mixed economy of curriculum. Why?

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Where do Woodstock students go?

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Our students enter colleges in many parts of the world; we need to assess what will best suit their needs, and provide it as we are able, within the overall context that the AP program will remain our core specialism.

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Student Diversity: 2011

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Student Diversity: 2020

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(Target countries are indicative only.)

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Enhance Student Learning

People. Passion. Potential. Align around Desired Learning Outcomes. Encourage students to direct their own learning. Strengthen the AP Programme - focus on the AP International Diploma. Improve the articulation, differentiation and integration of the curriculum from K-12.

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Enrich Student Experience

Heres an example from today of how that might look. People. Passion. Potential. Design and implement an innovative Enrichment Programme.

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Glimpses: Kritika Deb, Nepal

Entered Woodstock in Grade 3, after the death of her father. Woodstock gave her a family.

2010-11 Student Body President.

Initiated the Jordi Village Library Project. Now at Smith College.

Kritika

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Enrich Student Experience

Expand the advisory programme and engage a wider range of adult role models for students. Create the opportunity to graduate with distinction for those who excel in these areas. People. Passion. Potential. Implement an innovative Enrichment Program.

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Encourage Community Growth

People. Passion. Potential. Promote positive relationships across cultures and ages. Create opportunities for the wider community:
Educational Cultural Shared action on concerns

Heres one example of the kind of people who can make that happen.

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Bethany Okie

Drama
Came to Woodstock from Atlanta, Georgia in 2010. Transforming the theatre programme at Woodstock. Creating opportunities for staff and students to develop their passions. Providing access for the Mussoorie community to join us for performances two extra this time.

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Encourage Community Growth

People. Passion. Potential. Promote positive relationships across cultures and ages. Create opportunities for the wider community:
Educational Cultural Shared action on concerns

Space and time for growth:

Communities need time together to reflect on shared goals and ambitions.

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Extend our roots

Educational, cultural and environmental leadership Improving grass-roots education locally Work towards a Teacher Training Institute. Heres an example of what we are already doing.

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Give back to India

Mohammed Yousuf Ansari

Hindi Teacher, joined the faculty in Fall, 2010. Son of Mussoorie tailor, Faiz Ansari (better known as Faiz). Worked at the Landour Language School for many years. Now one of Woodstocks more popular teachers. A marathon runner, Yousuf will be running with ten students and several other faculty members in the New Delhi Marathon in November, 2011.

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Extend our roots

Educational, cultural and environmental leadership Improving grass-roots education locally Work towards a Teacher Training Institute

Begin at home with our employees; extend their educational opportunities. Live in harmony with the Himalayan environment:
Stewardship and responsibility Promoting and encouraging sound practices

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Give back to India

Financial Implications
Items with either no financial implications, or which can be addressed in the next annual budget: Expansion of ESL department to enable wider pool of recruits. Development and implementation of a standards-based staff evaluation programme. New teacher pay grades. People. Passion. Potential.

Operational budget (1)

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Financial Implications
Items which need to be built into future budgets via a fiveyear rolling business plan:
Staff compensation (initial expense may be shared with the interested foundations). Staff development (initial expense may be shared with the Downs Foundation). Investment in essential capital developments, campus renovation, facilities and equipment (will need to be supplemented by fundraising - see below). Increased levels of maintenance to protect our investments. Operating costs associated with the expansion of academic and other programmes. ICT costs associated with higher levels of online activity.

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Operational budget (2)

Financial Implications
Staff compensation (bridging against annual increases in tuition and fees during the first years of the plan). Campus and facilities investment (campus plan in place by March 2012; business plan will consider range of funding options). Building a substantial endowment to:
Remove all student financial aid from the operating budget by 2020. Establish student diversity scholarships. Address other areas of need as identified by the school in consultation with those establishing the endowments.

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Fundraising

Financial Implications
Certain of the existing programs which we will strengthen, and the new programs which we will introduce, will be planned to be self-sustaining. These will include: Hanifl Centre and GAP programmes; Teacher training initiatives; Use of the campus for vacation programmes, with particular emphasis on forging links with compatible institutions worldwide.

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Self-sustaining programs

Next Steps
which have no major financial implications, e.g. Expanding ESL Teacher evaluations By March 2012: Planning and budgeting. Action Plans: including staff compensation; campus development; curriculum and scheduling; academic technology. Business Plan for Board approval Fundraising Plan for Board approval. Liaise with FWS and other foundations. People. Passion. Potential.

Immediate: Implementation of action plans

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