SETTLERS PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2013
THE SCHOOL AND ITS COMMUNITY Located in the southern Perth suburb of Baldivis, within the enclave of Settlers Hills, approximately 46 kms from the city, Settlers Primary school is a new school that is growing on a tranquil hillside, surrounded by new homes. Settlers Primary school commenced in 2005 with an administration building, staffroom, library, kindergarten, pre primary classrooms, an undercover area and canteen. In March 2007 the year 1-7 students moved from transportable classrooms into the stage 2 teaching blocks. In 2011, as part of the Building the Educational Revolution the final stage of Settlers Primary School was completed with a new classroom block and utility rooms built. Current enrolment is approximately 1020 students. In 2013, we had 41 classes - 30 x Primary, 5 x Pre Primary and 6 x Kindergarten. We had a fulltime Health and Physical Education Specialist, an Art Specialist, a Music Specialist and a Science Specialist. We also employed a fulltime Language Specialist who taught Indonesian. Settlers Primary School has a strong commitment to values throughout the curriculum and this is reflected through our involvement in the Kids Matter Project. Through partnerships with the local community and volunteers, we have been able to implement the Support-A-Reader program and the School Volunteer Program. The school values the strong parental and community support that it receives. Excellent Parent/ teacher support is enjoyed through the open door communication policy. The P&C is extremely active, supporting a school canteen and fundraising for identified needs. The School Board is also fully operational. 2
Our Beliefs We believe in. Sharing responsibilities Sharing leadership Building and utilising teaching and leadership expertise Building a culture of sharing and responsibility Collaborative practices Holding high expectations Ensuring a high level of student expectation Structuring teaching for student success Ensuring teacher efficacy Ensuring an orderly environment Engendering pride Our Vision and Mission We have a clear, shared vision for Settlers Primary School EXCELLENCE SUCCESS CITIZENSHIP SECURITY Mission Statement To provide every student with; Focussing on what matters most Focussing on Literacy and Numeracy Focussing on pastoral care Using data to drive improvement Ensuring initiatives support the overall direction of the school the opportunity to excel; fundamentals for life success; skills to positively contribute to society; a safe, happy and caring environment. 3
STAFF PROFILE 2013 No FTE ATSI No Administration Staff Principals 1 1 0 Deputy Principals 3 3 0 Total Administration Staff 4 4 0 Teaching Staff Level 3 Teachers 3 3 1 Other Teaching Staff 50 44 0 Total Teaching Staff 53 47 1 School Support Staff Clerical / Administrative 5 3.8 0 Gardening / Maintenance 2 0.8 0 Other Non-Teaching Staff 26 19.7 1 Total School Support Staff 33 24.3 1 Total 90 75.3 2 At the beginning of 2013, we welcomed several new staff into the growing school community. There were some changes to staffing throughout the year including the movement of staff to promotional positions. The classroom student numbers remained within the recommended guidelines, hence the growth did not disrupt educational programs of staffing. 4
STUDENT NUMBERS - TRENDS As can be seen in the above graph our numbers have declined slightly since 2012. Semester 1 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Primary (Excluding Kin) 782 812 901 895 894 Note: The graph and table include only full-time students 5
STUDENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY 2013 NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM FOR LITERACY AND NUMERACY 2013 The tables below show the percentage of students in Years 3, 5 and 7 who achieved or exceeded the National Minimum Standard in Numeracy, Writing, Grammar and Punctuation, Reading and Spelling. NAPLAN Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding. NAPLAN - Numeracy National Minimum 2011 2012 2013 Standard (NMS) Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Above NMS 70% 73% 69% 78% 73% 62% 87% 68% 77% At NMS 25% 19% 28% 15% 18% 32% 12% 27% 19% Below NMS 5% 7% 3% 7% 9% 6% 1% 6% 4% NAPLAN NAPLAN - Reading National Minimum 2011 2012 2013 Standard (NMS) Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Above NMS 75% 74% 75% 82% 74% 79% 83% 83% 75% At NMS 17% 17% 18% 12% 15% 16% 9% 15% 15% Below NMS 8% 9% 6% 6% 11% 5% 8% 2% 10% Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding. NAPLAN NAPLAN - Writing National Minimum 2011 2012 2013 Standard (NMS) Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Above NMS 93% 78% 70% 92% 82% 70% 94% 75% 68% At NMS 4% 13% 21% 5% 8% 22% 3% 14% 25% Below NMS 3% 9% 9% 3% 9% 7% 3% 11% 7% Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding. 6
STUDENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY 2013 cont. NAPLAN NAPLAN - Spelling National Minimum 2011 2012 2013 Standard (NMS) Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Above NMS 83% 74% 70% 86% 78% 74% 87% 80% 76% At NMS 12% 15% 24% 12% 16% 15% 7% 12% 16% Below NMS 5% 11% 6% 2% 5% 11% 6% 8% 8% Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding. NAPLAN NAPLAN - Grammar & Punctuation National Minimum 2011 2012 2013 Standard (NMS) Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Above NMS 82% 78% 63% 79% 63% 80% 88% 81% 63% At NMS 13% 14% 21% 12% 21% 14% 9% 14% 21% Below NMS 5% 9% 15% 8% 15% 6% 3% 6% 15% Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding. Although the school shows a significant percentage of students above the National Standard, plans have been implemented to increase this. This was done following a detailed analysis of results by all teachers. 7
LONGITUDINAL SUMMARY The graphs below show a comparison between student performances at Settlers Primary with student performance at a state level. It is important to note that these comparisons are made between the Western Australian Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (WALNA), Monitoring Standards in Education (MSE) and National Assessment program in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). The results are mixed dependent on learning area and year level. The school continued its National Literacy and Numeracy partnership approach during 2013. Average Numeracy Score Average Reading Score 8
MONITORING STANDARDS IN EDUCATION Schools are chosen at random to participate in MSE testing. While the table below indicates acceptable levels of achievement, a comparison with like schools highlights a need to decrease the number of students in the bottom 20%. Percentage of students achieving at or above the WAMSE Test Standard. Science Society & Environment 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 Year 5 46% 34% 40% 44% 28% 33% Year 7 41% 35% 50% 34% 33% 51% Percentages of Year 5 students in the top 20%, middle 20%, bottom 20% of the state and like schools Year 5 Science State School Like Schools 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 Top 20% 20 % 9 % 17 % 21 % 18 % 23 % Middle 60% 59 % 75 % 61 % 65 % 72 % 61 % Bottom 20% 21 % 16 % 22 % 13 % 10 % 16 % Year 5 Society & Environment State School Like Schools 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 Top 20% 17 % 15 % 13 % 24 % 20 % 21 % Middle 60% 68 % 71 % 68 % 63 % 69 % 64 % Bottom 20% 16 % 15 % 19 % 13 % 11 % 16 % 9
MONITORING STANDARDS IN EDUCATION Percentages of Year 7 students in the top 20%, middle 20%, bottom 20% of the state and like schools Year 7 Science State School Like Schools 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 Top 20% 13 % 9 % 16 % 21 % 19 % 20 % Middle 60% 61 % 66 % 66 % 63 % 67 % 58 % Bottom 20% 26 % 24 % 18 % 15 % 13 % 21 % Year 7 Society & Environment State School Like Schools 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 Top 20% 10 % 9 % 19 % 22 % 23 % 20 % Middle 60% 68 % 72 % 67 % 62 % 65 % 65 % Bottom 20% 23 % 20 % 14 % 16 % 12 % 16 % 10
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2013 Academic standards and moderation across classes Scholastic Book Fair Book Week AGQTP - Teacher Professional Development Parent Information Sessions Swimming Carnival Athletics Carnival Canberra/Sydney Experience 2013 Head Boy/Girl visit to Parliament House Year 7 Baldivis Secondary College Transition Days Graduation Dinner Dance ANZAC Service Catholic Scripture Classes Science Club Choir WAGSMS Performance Pace Yourself Runners Club Indonesian Dance Indonesian Restaurant Excursion Cross Country Primary Music Institute Keyboard Lessons Have Sum Fun Maths Competition Summer Carnival Winter Carnival Fremantle Prison Excursion Fundraiser for Bali Sister School Walk to School/ Ride to School Days Settlers Veggie Garden 11
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 2013 In 2013 teaching and non teaching staff at Settlers Primary school attended a range of Professional Learning courses to assist the teaching and learning program. The total cost for the Professional learning was $6345.01. Teachers were supported in their professional learning by a fulltime Literacy Specialist teacher and a fulltime Numeracy Specialist teacher. STUDENT ATTENDANCE SUMMARY 2013 Below outlines the student attendance summary for Settlers Primary School for 2013. The graphs indicate that we were above the average by comparison to State Attendance. Individual children at risk of falling below 80% attendance are monitored by the attendance deputy. STUDENT PARTICIPATION 2013 - ATTENDANCE - OVERALL Primary Attendance Rates School Attendance Rate WA Public Schools 2011 94.80% 92.70% 2012 93.80% 92.30% 2013 93.60% 92.60% Attendance % - Primary by Year Level Attendance Rate Y01 Y02 Y03 Y04 Y05 Y06 Y07 2011 95% 94% 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% 2012 93% 94% 94% 94% 94% 94% 93% 2013 94% 95% 93% 94% 94% 94% 93% WA Public Schools 2013 93% 93% 93% 93% 93% 93% 92% 12
SCHOOL BUDGET AND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2013 Annual Income Budget Actual 1 Voluntary Contributions $30,964 $22,976 2 Charges and Fees $94,195 $177,806 3 P & C Contributions $15,000 $25,423 4 Fundraising and Donations $1,701 $2,935 5 State Government Grants $366,192 $497,662 6 Commonwealth Govt Grants $0 $0 7 Miscellaneous $13,763 $40,848 7 Total Income $521,815 $767,650 Opening Balance Total Funds Available $207,247 $207,247 $729,062 $974,897 Annual Expenditure Budget Actual 1 Administration $17,814 $17,639 2 Utilities $55,337 $114,453 3 Repairs and Maintenance $38,000 $33,129 4 Capital Works $36,174 $0 5 Assets and Resources $59,745 $49,242 6 Leases $0 $0 7 Professional Development $13,000 $6,345 8 Education Programs $288,412 $283,998 9 Student Services $1,500 $754 10 Miscellaneous $100,296 $935 8 Transfer to Replacement Total Expenditure $610,278 $506,495 Transfer to Asset Reserves Total Funds Carry Forward $76,500 $180,176 $42,284 $288,226 Cash Position as at: 31st December 2013 Bank Balance $591,359 Made up of: 1 Carry Over Grants (committed) $85,787 2 Deductible Gift Funds $0 3 Trust Funds $0 4 Asset Replacement Reserves $298,325 5 Suspense Accounts $0 6 Uncommitted Funds $207,247 Total Bank Balance $591,359 Other financial information Voluntary contributions collection rate 57.00% Total creditors as at: 31/12/2013 Total bad debts written off for the year $0 Total Debtors as at: 31/12/2013 Total assets/resources written off for the year $0 Total value of new leases for the year 13
YEAR 7 STUDENT MOVEMENT 2013 Destination Schools Male Female Total Baldivis Secondary College 40 47 87 Comet Bay College 4 4 Warnbro Community High School 2 2 Ballajura Community College 1 1 Halls Head Community College 1 1 John Curtin College Of The Arts 1 1 Kolbe Catholic College 1 1 Rockingham Senior High School 1 1 Safety Bay Senior High School 1 1 Tranby College 1 1 The opening of Baldivis Secondary College at the beginning of 2013 has provided our graduating students with the opportunity to attend high school within their local community. Tranby College Safety Bay Senior High School Rockingham Senior High School Kolbe Catholic College John Curtin College Of The Arts Halls Head Community College Ballajura Community College Warnbro Community High School Comet Bay College Baldivis Secondary College Destination Schools Total Female Male 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Number of Students 14
ANALYSIS OF DATA Settlers Primary School uses a variety of information to judge its performance. This includes previous WANA information, NAPLAN and MSE testing as depicted in this report, formal semester reports, internal assessments, teacher judgements and anecdotal information. The data indicates that while there has been an improvement across some year levels, components of English and Mathematics must remain as priorities particularly reading, writing and spelling. Accordingly the analysis of data has led to further strategic planning as part of the overall school plan. PRIORITIES FOR 2014 Based on the data analysed and teacher professional judgements, the priorities for 2014 are: English - Reading, Writing & Spelling Mathematics - Number Student Engagement and Wellbeing STRATEGIC PLANNING The strategic plan is available for the general community from the main office. The strategic Plan connects planning at the whole school level and sets directions for improvement based on available data. The Strategic Plan has been endorsed by the School Board and in turn provides the basis for the Operational Plan and classroom planning. 15