Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Merbein ANNUAL REPORT to the School Community REGISTERED SCHOOL NUMBER: 1277

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1 2015 ANNUAL REPORT to the School Community REGISTERED SCHOOL NUMBER: 1277

2 Contents Minimum Standards Attestation... 2 Our School Vision... 3 School Overview... 4 Principal s Report... 5 School Advisory Council Report... 7 Catholic School Culture... 8 Learning & Teaching... 9 Wellbeing Leadership & Stewardship Community Engagement Financial Performance Future Directions... Error! Bookmark not defined. VRQA Compliance Data ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 1

3 Contact Details ADDRESS 18 Box Street (PO Box 416) Merbein VIC 3505 PRINCIPAL Mr. Chris Brouwers GOVERNING AUTHORITY Fr. Michael McKinnon SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIR Mrs. Rowena Keenan TELEPHONE (03) WEBSITE Minimum Standards Attestation I, Chris Brouwers, attest that Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School is compliant with: All of the requirements for the minimum standards and other requirements for the registration of schools as specified in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) and the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2007 (Vic), except where the school has been granted an exemption from any of these requirements by the VRQA Australian Government accountability requirements related to the 2015 school year under the Australian Education Act 2013 (Cth) and the Australian Education Regulations 2013 (Cth) 20 May ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 2

4 Our School Vision Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School will provide a Catholic Education for each child growing up in our local parish. In partnership with our local parish community, OLSH will provide a comprehensive education by developing in all children the particular qualities which will enable them to contribute to the common good of all society. This is based on the gospel values of: Love, Trust, Dignity, Respect, Freedom, Forgiveness, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline Broad Goals ( ) To strengthen the Catholic School Culture of the school through the full implementation of the Awakenings Curriculum (Catholic School Culture) To improve the learning outcomes of all students (Learning & Teaching) To ensure the continued well-being of all students (Student Well-Being) To strengthen the effectiveness of the staff team (Management & Leadership) The strengthen the connectedness of the school community with the wider community (School Community) 2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 3

5 School Overview Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is located in the Merbein township and has an enrolment of 170 students. We are a Catholic School but are open to all families those with different faith traditions and those who don t identify themselves with a religion, but who are committed to the same values. At OLSH our professional staff caters for the individual needs of every student. Our aim is to create an environment where every child can be happy, safe and learn to their full potential. There is a shared responsibility for the total development of the whole child spiritual, moral, social, emotional and intellectual. We encourage all students to accept responsibility for their own behaviour in a caring and forgiving environment. In the past year we have continued to work on building staff relationships, the capacity for all to lead, and positive connections with the parish and community. We continue to develop Individual Learning Programs for students in need and are strengthening our capabilities in the areas of Religious Education (through the planning of rich assessment tasks), Numeracy (through rigorous collection and mapping of data) and Literacy (in particular with the use of the OLSEL Program). We encourage all families to be active in the education of their child and welcome parent involvement in the classroom and at school events. We are committed to keeping open the lines of communication between parent and teacher, conducting parent information sessions and meetings throughout the year. We believe that there is always room for improvement at OLSH and strive to meet, head on, the diverse challenges faced in our community today through a unified approach to all aspects of our student s education and development as responsible members of the community ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 4

6 Principal s Report This year my report is mainly a visual one for the Annual General Meeting, recapping and celebrating the 2015 year. I would however like to put together a few simple words. It is mainly thanks that I wish to offer. I have been welcomed into a new environment, and the community has accepted who I am, and how I operate. I know I will not always keep everyone happy, but please be assured that my actions are always motivated by the needs of our children at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. The families, children and staff of our school have been such a pleasure to work with this year. Our school is a real treasure, and we need to value the positive things about the people here, especially in an age where some of the values are not so common in general society. Things I have noted in particular across all levels of the school in some way: High levels of expectation in regard to both behaviour and work habits Common sense, and a level of practicality People being responsible for their own roles and obligations Supportive families People prepared to give a helping hand Valuing of different opinions, and accepting that we don t have to agree People who can look at the big picture, not just their own agenda A huge thanks to the staff of our school, our School Advisory Council, Parents and Friends and all those who make a contribution to our school. Special thanks to Sr. Marion, who is our Parish leader, and in many ways a true defender of the faith in our school. Your example and spirit support and lead us as a Catholic school, and I appreciate this on behalf of both the school and myself. Chris Brouwers Principal 2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 5

7 HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2015 Our excellent academic programs spanning all year levels. Our Sacramental Program. The White Elephant Sale / Fete Our Mother s Day and Father s Day Celebrations. Grandparents Day Celebrations. School and Class Masses. Book Week Fun Days. Response to Intervention strategy. Parent Helpers in Classrooms. School Camps and Sleepover. A very successful School Sports Days Completed bus shelter and kiss and go zone at the front of the school 2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 6

8 School Advisory Council Report Our Lady of The Sacred Heart School Advisory Council Chair Person s Report Annual General Meeting 2015 It is with great pleasure that I submit the chairperson s report for This year we welcomed Mr Chris Brouwers as our Principal. We also welcomed Rebecca Appledore, Casey Stoetzer and Melissa Sullivan to the school. This year we had our Fete- White Elephant Sale, which was a great success. Thanks to Andrea and her band of helpers for organising this great event. Improvements to the drop off/ pick up area, including asphalting were completed, as well as the new undercover shelter and seating. A double-sided projector was purchased and installed in the Multi-purpose room. To the fellow Advisory council members, I would like to thank you for your support and congratulate you on your hard work and commitment to ensure the best for the students and staff at OLSH. On behalf of the council, students, parents and school, I would like to congratulate Chris and staff on their efforts this year. We appreciate all that you do. To Sr. Marion, thank you for your spiritual leadership and presence around the school. Thanks to Belinda and the Parents and Friends members for your efforts throughout the year. The funds you have raised are put to great use. Thank you to everyone for your support throughout the year. I have enjoyed working with Chris, teachers, staff and members of the school community. Renee Carmes School Advisory Council Chair person 2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 7

9 Catholic School Culture Goals & Intended Outcomes To strengthen student engagement in all aspects of faith development. To develop rich assessment tasks in Religious Education that will engage and inspire students. Achievements We successfully participated in planning of Rich assessment tasks for our units of work in RE, leading us to gain a better understanding of how to deliver the curriculum in a more interesting, engaging way with a view to having better student engagement in Religious Education overall. VALUE ADDED Regular PLTs with our CEO support contact on planning engaging assessment tasks for our units of work. Coming together with other Catholic Primary Schools to celebrate Catholic Education week and socializing afterwards to continue to grow our partnerships with these schools. A number of staff attending the Awakenings Introduction in Horsham. Participation in Masses and liturgies by all students and staff including Beginning of Year Mass, Ash Wednesday and Easter Liturgies, Mother s/father s Day liturgies, Grandparents Day, Rosary Liturgy, Mission Mass and Graduation/End of Year Mass. Participation in activities for Project Compassion and Missions Parish members are invited on regular occasions to masses, liturgies, Grandparents Days, etc. Regular visits to Chaffey Aged Care throughout the year and at Christmas to sing carols and to help with decorations ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 8

10 Learning & Teaching Goals & Intended Outcomes To improve Numeracy Standards. To strengthen student s interdisciplinary skills. Achievements Our Numeracy Standards have improved, as is shown by our results in the MAI Assessment and our PAT M results. Tracking of particular classes using the Stepping Stones program is showing an improvement in results. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES School Captains 2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 9

11 Wellbeing Goals & Intended Outcomes To strengthen student s personal learning skills. To strengthen student safety in the cyber environment. Achievements We have started implementing the Response to Intervention Strategy, in order to Prolonged non-attendance is managed at the school by following up with a phone call to home. If there are issues which are preventing a student from coming to school (bullying, personal issues, family issues) then the parents are invited to meet with the child s classroom teacher or the Principal to help resolve the situation. In extreme cases, appropriate authorities may be contacted if there are serious concerns for the welfare of the child. VALUE ADDED A completed Behaviour Management Program initiated Extension groups for students in Literacy and Numeracy, Intervention groups, including Reading Recovery, MULTILIT and Toe by Toe. Collection of National Consistency of Data Collection Ongoing in-servicing in Special Needs Education (local Cluster Group) 2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 10

12 Leadership & Stewardship Goals & Intended Outcomes To strengthen staff learning. Achievements At OLSH we have continued to develop and strengthen staff learning by attendance at regular Professional Development. The on-going development of our Leadership Team contributed to creating a more efficient communication tool between staff, administration and leadership. EXPENDITURE AND TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DESCRIPTION OF PL UNDERTAKEN IN 2015 Religious Education Leaders in-servicing and Cluster Meetings First Aid Update OH&S Training Special Needs Co-ordinators Days Awakenings for Beginning Teachers, Horsham OLSEL Training Days for Beginning Teachers Numeracy Co-ordinators Days Sustainability in-servicing In-school PLTs (Numeracy, Literacy, Religious Education, OH&S, Special Needs) NUMBER OF TEACHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PL 14 AVERAGE EXPENDITURE PER TEACHER FOR PL $ ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 11

13 Community Engagement Goals & Intended Outcomes To strengthen parent and community connections for student learning Achievements We have continued to promote parent and community connections through the following: The Prep/One/Two Sleepover The 2015 School Fete Parent/Teacher/ Meetings Classroom parent helpers Various liturgies and Masses, including Mother s and Father s Day liturgies Grandparents Day Continuing our Sustainability practices/initiatives (rubbish-free days, worm juice, composting, recycle/reuse/rubbish, energy saving practices and strategies) Regular visits to Chaffey Aged Care for various activities Choir participation in local Carols by Candlelight and Vanilla Slice Festival Year 3/4 and 5/6 camps PARENT, TEACHER AND STUDENT SATISFACTION The following activities would also strongly suggest there is a high level of satisfaction among staff, parents and students on the operation of the school: Support and participation in the Sustainability Practices Financial donations to purchase resources Extremely successful Parents & Friends Fundraising & Social Events Happy & respectful students Use of school facilities Excellent support for staff General support for all programs Stable & increased enrolment Resourcing of Multi-Purpose Room 2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 12

14 Involvement in Parish Sacramental program Attendance at school liturgies Support for the Parents and Friends meetings and activities Very high attendance at weekly assemblies Continued 100% Take Up of Grade 6 Tablet Program Resource buying Well-ordered and cooperative school environment Support for Classroom Coordinators program Support for morning reading program and classroom helpers Annual Report to the Community Successful social functions Effective functioning of the Student Representative Council Excellent attendance and engagement in parent and teacher meetings Regular parent attendance and support at school assemblies and special days Excellent attendance of students on school camps Positive feedback regarding the student mid-year and annual Reports Energetic, yet safe playground activity Willingness of parents to openly discuss issues with the Principal and staff Parents willing to attend & assist on camps 2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 13

15 Financial Performance REPORTING FRAMEWORK Recurrent income MODIFIED CASH $ Tuition School fees - Other fee income Private income State government recurrent grants Australian government recurrent grants Total recurrent income Recurrent Expenditure Tuition Salaries; allowances and related expenses Non salary expenses Total recurrent expenditure Capital income and expenditure Tuition Government capital grants 0 Capital fees and levies Other capital income Total capital income Total capital expenditure Loans (includes refundable enrolment deposits and recurrent, capital and bridging loans) Total opening balance Total closing balance Note that the information provided above does not include the following items: System levies charged to individual schools, intra-systemic transfers and diocesan supplementary capital fund (SCF) supported borrowings for primary schools. The information provided is not comparable with other educational sectors. This VRQA template is not comparable to the ACARA school-level income reporting requirements which are to be reported on the MySchool website. ACARA school level reporting requirements will require system level income from Government grants and some private income to be allocated by school. This will be a small adjustment in relation to the total level of school resources. At this stage, recurrent income from Government sources, school generated income and capital expenditure are to be reported by schools. Additionally when assessing the private income of the school include both recurrent and capital school fees ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 14

16 VRQA Compliance Data E2046 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Merbein PROPORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MININUM STANDARDS NAPLAN TESTS 2013 % 2014 % Changes % 2015 % Changes % YR 03 Reading YR 03 Writing YR 03 Spelling YR 03 Grammar & Punctuation YR 03 Numeracy YR 05 Reading YR 05 Writing YR 05 Spelling YR 05 Grammar & Punctuation YR 05 Numeracy ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 15

17 AVERAGE STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE BY YEAR LEVEL % Y Y Y Y Y Y Overall average attendance TEACHING STAFF ATTENDANCE RATE Teaching Staff Attendance Rate 84.43% 2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 16

18 STAFF RETENTION RATE Staff Retention Rate 75.00% TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate 0.00% Masters 0.00% Graduate 12.50% Certificate Graduate 37.50% Degree Bachelor 87.50% Diploma Advanced 25.00% No Qualifications Listed 0.00% STAFF COMPOSITION Principal Class 3 Teaching Staff (Head Count) 17 FTE Teaching Staff Non-Teaching Staff (Head Count) 10 FTE Non-Teaching Staff Indigenous Teaching Staff ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 17

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20 E2046 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Merbein Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Merbein PROPORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MININUM STANDARDS NAPLAN TESTS 2013 % 2014 % Changes % 2015 % Changes % YR 03 Reading YR 03 Writing YR 03 Spelling YR 03 Grammar & Punctuation YR 03 Numeracy YR 05 Reading YR 05 Writing YR 05 Spelling YR 05 Grammar & Punctuation YR 05 Numeracy ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 19

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