Our school at a glance

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1 Our school at a glance Postal address 88 Queen Street Caloundra 4551 Phone (07) Fax (07) Webpages the.principal@caloundrashs.eq.edu.au Additional reporting information pertaining to Queensland state schools is located on the My School website and the Department s Right to Information site. Contact Person Julie Pozzoli Principal s foreword Introduction Caloundra State High School is a proud and innovative school that offers a high quality education for both boys and girls from Year 8 to Year 12. Our focus is on delivering a challenging and engaging curriculum within a safe and intentionally caring and supportive environment. At Caloundra State High School we believe that our students deserve the best that we can give them and the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and talents in an environment that successfully prepares them as a vital member of our community. Our school plays a vital role in the Caloundra community as a leading provider of pathways for your child s future. Our qualified and experienced staff is committed to helping all students achieve to their full potential so that they can pursue their chosen vocation on leaving school, whether that be university, further study or workplace training. Caloundra State High School is supported by our strong links with Universities, TAFE, local businesses, Job networks and support organisations including QYIL s and Beacon Foundation. Additionally, our school is in partnership with Beerwah SHS, Kawana Waters SC, Meridan SC and SCIT,delivering training to students within our Trade Training Centre. In 2011, our school developed and introduced a unique program called iachieve, aimed at enhancing the academic success of our very best students through focussed, one-on-one academic mentoring. Our school is supported by a very active Parents and Citizen Association who support our students in all areas of their learning. This has been reflected by the strong results of our Student, Parent and Staff School Opinion Surveys and the reputation Caloundra State High School has already achieved by providing excellence in education over the past 48 years. This school report provides an extensive review of the 2011 school year. School data is presented on the progress of our students and staff as well as outlining our successes so far with our future direction for School progress towards its goals in 2011 The school has elected to use the Marzano Art and Science of Teaching framework for implementation in 2012 as a means of ensuring best pedagogical practice. The school has broadened its approach and embedded literacy and numeracy throughout the curriculum. Strong enrolment numbers for students at the Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training centre has confirmed significant support for the concept. The iachieve program was devised to encourage increased academic performance by high achieves.. The International program has continued to gain popularity with increased numbers from overseas students. In 2011, increased Achievement, Effort and Behaviour data has supported Caloundra State High School s commitment to high expectations and drive for continuous improvement. Future outlook In 2012, the school has 4 key identified priorities: * Pedagogy, Teaching and Learning A key plank in this item is the introduction of the Marzano Art and Science of Teaching framework, which focuses heavily on developing high quality teacher practice through a comprehensive professional development initiative, based on strong educational research. * School Identity, Culture and Tone Continuing the school s excellent work in developing the positive culture that exists, through the School wide Positive Behaviour Support program, strengthening of the uniform expectations and our iachieve program to develop high achievers. * Use of Data and Differentiation Using the best available information about individual students to be able to better provide individualised programs of instruction for them. * School Organisation and Structure A commitment to a thorough review of the school s timetable structure to ensure the best possible model for quality student outcomes.

2 Our school at a glance School Profile Coeducational or single sex: Coeducational Year levels offered: Year 8 - Year 12 Total student enrolments for this school: Total Enrolment Girls Boys Enrolment Continuity (Feb 2011 Nov 2011) % Characteristics of the student body: There are approximately equal numbers of boys and girls enrolled in year levels. ESL requirements are limited. Year level enrolments are reasonable similar in size across cohorts Class sizes Proportion of school classes achieving class size targets in 2011 Phase Average Class Size Prep Year 3 Year 4 Year Year 11 Year All Classes 23.1 School Disciplinary Absences Disciplinary Absences Count of Incidents Short Suspensions - 1 to 5 days 370 Long Suspensions - 6 to 20 days 34 Exclusions 1 Cancellations of Enrolment 1 Curriculum offerings Our distinctive curriculum offerings Performance Excellence Program Volleyball/Touch Football/Surfing Excellence Aerospace Education Foundation Studies for Year 10 students in preparation for Senior Curriculum engagement A distinctive Middle School structure Trade Training Skills development International Student Program Extra curricula activities. Swiss Exchange Program Senior and Middle School Leadership Programs Voices on the Coast Apex Debating Grin and Tonic Regional, Zone and State sport opportunities Performance opportunities in Dramatic Arts, Orchestra, Stage Band Community Participation opportunities (Red Shield Appeal, 40 Hr. Famine etc.) Range of curriculum based competitions e.g. Maths Team Challenge How Information and Communication Technologies are used to assist learning Technology encompasses more than computers at Caloundra SHS. Our school has a total school focus on the integration of information technology and multimedia across the curriculum to enhance student learning. Students are actively engaged with a range of technological devices quite new to the classroom. Our students were able to demonstrate their skills on the electronic whiteboards this makes book learning a hands on experience as well as lots of fun. Computers are used for whole of class activities, group activities and individual access through computers rooms, pods of computers and the Library. Many of our classrooms have data projectors installed. We are currently undergoing a wireless fit out to enhance staff and student internet access. We are currently developing our 1 to 1 program for implementation in 2011/2012

3 Our school at a glance Social climate Student care and welfare is supported by Home Group teachers, Year Co-ordinators, Line Managers, Heads of Department, Administration and members of the student services faculty & Guidance staff, Youth support Co-ordinator, chaplain, School Based Youth Health Nurse and learning support staff. Because students come from a diverse range of social and economic backgrounds, a strong student welfare and support system exists in the school that fosters care and concern for the range of students. It endorses socially just practices in a supportive school environment and provides a range of services that include Interagency Support Networks, careers advice and support, alternative programs linking work and school, counselling, support in managing behaviours, programs with a focus on boys, bullying and harassment, self esteem and substantial transitional programs for at risk students and a mentoring program. The school operates a clear and fully endorsed Responsible Behaviour Program that identifies the expected behaviours of all members of the school community.. Parent, student and teacher satisfaction with the school Performance measure Result 2011 Percentage of parents/caregivers satisfied that their child is getting a good education at school 80% Percentage of students satisfied that they are getting a good education at school 66% Percentage of parents/caregivers satisfied with their child s school 80% Percentage of school workforce satisfied with access to professional development opportunities that relate to school and systemic initiatives 58% Percentage of staff members satisfied with morale in the school 69% DW Data withheld Involving parents in their child s education Parents are regularly invited to the school to participate in morning teas/brief meetings to provide access to staff involved in key activates such as Middle Schooling, Surfing Excellence and other curriculum projects. Parents receive up to four reports per year. Two formal parent-teacher interview sessions are organised with parents being encouraged to contact class teachers, Year Co-ordinators, Guidance Officers and Deputy Principals at any time throughout the year as need arises. An on-line newsletter is used to keep parents informed of all school activities and the school website is updated regularly. A daily system of contact with parents of absent students also operates. Community representatives and parents are involved in all major school events, including all investitures and ceremonies. The development of student centred documents such as the Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students and Teaching and Learning Audit Responses have been developed in consultation with parents and other stakeholders. The Caloundra SHS P&C meets on the second Monday of every month to support our student body. The Student Council regularly supports community initiatives that provide support to local and national groups. Reducing the school s environmental footprint Data is sourced from school's annual utilities return and is reliant on the accuracy of these returns. Over the past few years we have moved to reduce the quantities of utilities that we have used. This includes the implementation of waterless technology, Solar technology and student and staff awareness of utility use. Environmental footprint indicators, Electricity KwH Water KL ,488 4, ,535 7,350 % change % -35%

4 Our staff profile Staff composition, including Indigenous staff Workforce Composition Teaching Staff Non-teaching Staff Indigenous Staff Headcounts <5 Full-time equivalents <5 Highest level of attainment Number of classroom teachers and school leaders at the school Doctorate 0 Masters Bachelor degree 76 Diploma 55 Certificate 10 Doctorate Masters Bachelor degree Diploma Certificate Expenditure on and teacher participation in professional development The total funds expended on teacher professional development in 2011 was $ The major professional development initiatives are as follows: Differentiation Art and Science of Teaching Literacy and Numeracy Strategies The proportion of the teaching staff involved in professional development activities during 2011 was 100%. Average staff attendance For permanent and temporary staff and school leaders, the staff attendance rate was 96% in Proportion of staff retained from the previous school year From the end of the previous school year, 97% of staff was retained by the school for the entire 2011 school year. School income broken down by funding source School income broken down by funding source is available via the My School website at To access our income details, click on the My School link above. You will then be taken to the My School website with the following Find a school text box. Where it says Search by school name, type in the name of the school you wish to view, and select <GO>. Read and follow the instructions on the next screen; you will be asked to accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before being given access to the school s My School entry web page. School financial information is available by selecting School finances in the menu box in the top left corner of the school s entry web page. If you are unable to access the internet, please contact the school for a paper copy of income by funding source

5 Performance of our students Key student outcomes Student attendance The overall attendance rate for the students at this school (shown as a percentage) in 2011 was 90%. The overall attendance rate for all Queensland state Secondary schools over the same period was 89%. Student attendance rate for each year level Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 90% 89% 86% 92% 92% Student Attendance Distribution The proportions of students by attendance range. Description of how non-attendance is managed by the school Non-attendance is managed in state schools in line with the DET policies, SMS-PR-029: Managing Student Absences and SMS-PR- 036: Roll Marking in State Schools, which outline processes for managing and recording student attendance and absenteeism. Daily Processes Rolls are marked in each lesson during the day. These rolls are checked and a daily absence report is generated for staff. Unexplained student absences trigger a notification to parents requesting contact with the school Attendance Officer. Longer Term Absences Letters are sent to families of students who are absent without notice for a number of days. A regular absence report is generated that enables Deputy Principals, Year Level Coordinators and Guidance Officers to identify longer term absence patterns. Contact is made with the families of students who display extended absences and where necessary, an intervention is developed to support student reengagement. Carers are informed of the number of student absences for their student three times per year on school report cards. National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results our reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy results for the Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Our reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy results for the Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are available via the My School website at To access our NAPLAN results, click on the My School link above. You will then be taken to the My School website with the following Find a school text box. Where it says Search by school name, type in the name of the school whose NAPLAN results you wish to view, and select <GO>.

6 Performance of our students Read and follow the instructions on the next screen; you will be asked to accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before being able to access NAPLAN data. If you are unable to access the internet, please contact the school for a paper copy of our school s NAPLAN results Achievement Closing the Gap In 2011, there were 30 Indigenous students enrolled at Caloundra SHS. The attendance rate of these students was 85.6%. The apparent retention rate for indigenous students from year 10 to 12 was 48%. Apparent retention rates Year 10 to Year 12. Year 12 student enrolment as a percentage of the Year 10 student cohort. 80% Outcomes for our Year 12 cohort of 2011 Number of students receiving a Senior Statement. 237 Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate Individual Achievement. 0 Number of students receiving an Overall Position (OP). 149 Number of students who are completing/continuing a School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. 40 Number of students awarded one or more Vocational Educational Training qualifications. 215 Number of students awarded an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate II or above. 63 Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate of Education at the end of Year Number of students awarded an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD). 0 Percentage of OP/ IBD eligible students with OP 1-15 or an IBD. 62% Percentage of Year 12 students who are completing or completed a SAT or were awarded one or more of the following: QCE, IBD, VET qualification. 97% Percentage of Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) applicants receiving an offer. 88% Overall Position Bands (OP) Number of students in each Band for OP 1 to 25. OP 1-5 OP 6-10 OP OP OP Vocational Educational Training qualification (VET) Number of students awarded certificates under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). Certificate I Certificate II Certificate III or above Certificate I courses provided at Caloundra High include Hospitality, General Construction, Business, Information Technology and Work Education. Students at our school attained these Certificate II levels: Retail, Hospitality, Business. At Certificate III level, attainments were made in: Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, Auto, Tourism, Meat Processing. Post-school destination information At the time of publishing this School Annual Report, the results of the 2011 Year 12 post-school destinations survey, Next Step Student Destination Report for the school were not available. Information about these post-school destinations of our students will be incorporated into this Report in September. Early leavers information The destinations of young people who left the school in Years 10, 11 and prior to completing Year 12. Caloundra SHS operates a supportive program called PATHWAYS that identifies students at academic and behavioural risk and engages them in a structured process of monitoring, goal setting and support. This program addresses many of the needs of students at risk of early leaving. Students who do not respond to this program are linked to guidance staff and other support staff to identify pathways beyond schooling that suits their needs. The vast majority of early leavers engage in work or further study. Some take on roles including carer for family members.