St. John Vianney s Mulgrave REGISTERED SCHOOL NUMBER: 1613 2013 Annual Report TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Contents Contact Details... 2 Minimum Standards Attestation... 2 Our School Vision... 3 School Overview... 4 Principal s Report... 5 Parish Priest s Report... Error! Bookmark not defined. School Education Board Report... Error! Bookmark not defined. Education in Faith... 6 Learning & Teaching... 8 Student Wellbeing... 10 Leadership & Management... 13 School Community... 15 Financial Performance... 17 Future Directions... Error! Bookmark not defined. VRQA Compliance Data... 18 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 1
Contact Details ADDRESS 23 Police Rd. Mulgrave, 3170 PRINCIPAL Mr. Simon Fitzpatrick PARISH PRIEST Father Patrick Moroney OMI SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR Mrs. Bernadette Flood TELEPHONE (03) 9546 4161 EMAIL principal@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au WEBSITE www.sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au Minimum Standards Attestation I, Simon Fitzpatrick, attest that, 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. 23 May 2014 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 2
Our School Vision At St. John Vianney s School we aim to provide a Catholic primary education for children in our community. Our community cares for its members and fosters mutual respect. We pass on to the children a belief in God through the Catholic faith which we see as a way of life. Our school s role is to make this faith an integral part of the curriculum. The total development of each child has a high priority and we encourage the children to realise their potential. Our policies and practices are child-centred and are designed to consider everyone s needs. Developing feelings of self-worth within individuals is a focus of particular importance. A tolerance and respect of different cultures and beliefs is modelled and fostered in the school. Gender and racial equity are important aspects of policy development and classroom practice. We endeavour to make decisions democratically. All children can experience success. To this end we provide an environment in which children have access to appropriate programs. We encourage children to take responsibility for their own learning and we promote excellence. We offer quality education which is relevant and has purpose. We constantly monitor and evaluate our policies and programs. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 3
School Overview St John Vianney s school had an enrolment of 421 students according to the 2010 August census. These students were spread across seventeen classes. The school has a policy of organising groups into composite classes, except in the prep area. The school population is highly multicultural, with over forty nationalities being represented in the school. This trend is continuing. Many of these students have a non-english speaking background. While learning English is a necessity and a very high priority, the school encourages families to ensure their children remain/become proficient in their mother tongue and celebrates the multi-lingual abilities of many of its students. Religious Education is central to the school curriculum and its Catholic Christian principles are strongly reflected in its programs, policies and actions. The school curriculum is based on the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) which is the basis of curriculum in all Victorian. The school enjoys a really close relationship with the parish. This is reflected in the different individuals and groups from the parish who work inside the school. The Garden Club, School Improvement Program and parish volunteers have a real presence in the school and they contribute significantly to the aims of the school. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 4
Principal s Report 2013 was a productive year for St. John Vianney s school. Central to our mission as a Catholic school is to educate the students in the life of Christ. This was evident in our ongoing Prep 6 Religious Education Program and Sacrament Program. It was the first year of a new School Improvement Plan which was developed as result of our School Review which was conducted in 2012.A major focus out of School Review was the role of feedback in our work with students and with each other. In 2013 staff learnt about the importance learning intentions and success criteria and auctioned these with the students, particularly in the area of literacy. The plan for 2014 is to focus on mathematics. In learning and teaching the school maintained its strong commitment to literacy with our Year 3 6 teachers participating in the fourth year of the Literacy Assessment Project. Data from other literacy and numeracy assessments informed teachers of what students knew and what needed to be taught in order to advance their learning. The schools strong commitment to student wellbeing was evident throughout the year. Support for funded and non funded students was strengthened with the provision of support staff, meetings with families and individual learning plans all designed to improve the learning outcomes for the students. In 2013 the school engaged the Australian Childhood Trauma Group to further support the school in its work in this area. A major focus in the year centered on Student Engagement and how staff uses ICT in their teaching and learning. This involved some staff taking on the roles of ICT coaches with their levels. As a result of this there was greater evidence of students using ICT as an enabler to their learning. To further support this there was significant financial investment made in the purchase of laptops, ipads and mobile computer trolleys. As a result of this a steering committee of parish and school representatives a school master plan was developed in 2012. In 2012 the school was successful in obtaining a Supplementary Capital Grant. In 2013 much work was done with the architect in the planning on Stage 1 of the master plan. As a result of this work the school went to tender in the second half of 2013 for Stage I. These works will include the demolition of part of double block, the building of 6 new GPLAs, 2 open shared areas, student toilet facilities and a lift to a first floor space. It also includes the refurbishment and 4 existing classrooms and associated site works. In preparation for work to commence in Term 1 of 2014, 4 classes were relocated to other spaces throughout the school. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 5
Education in Faith Goal To enhance the Catholic Identity of the school community. Intended Outcomes 1. That individual and communal commitment to our Catholic faith is enhanced. Achievements The School engaged in a number of activities through 2013 which related to the Catholicity of our school and added to the spiritual development of its students. Whole school liturgical celebrations were held for the Beginning and End of Year, Holy Week Prayer, Easter, Family Week and our St John Vianney s Feast Day. All Classes also had the opportunity to prepare and participate in Class Masses. These Masses were celebrated on Fridays at 9.00 AM which is the normal morning daily Mass time in the Parish. As such, several parishioners were present to celebrate Mass with the class. The whole school also attended. These are very important and special occasions for the students. Class Masses deepen children s understanding of the Mass and deepen their connection with and participation in the wider Parish Community. Family Week was another opportunity for the School to strengthen its links to the community. The School celebrated Family Week with a special liturgy followed by a shared lunch. This was a very well attended celebration with many working parents organising their day so that they could attend. Some grandparents also attended. Again in 2013, the School supported a number of fundraising/social justice initiatives. As part of Family Week, the School raised funds for Centacare to assist them with the important work they do in so many areas, including the area of social disadvantage. The Feast of the Sacred Heart was also an opportunity for the school community to reach out to those in need in our wider community by providing donations of food and clothing. The St Vincent De Paul Society ensured these goods were distributed to the most needy. As well as forging deeper connections with the Parish and broader community, the school strives to raise student awareness of the needs of others and their responsibilities to support others. Our Mini Vinnies group, under the leadership of Mr Doherty (Religious Education Leader) continued to drive this. The Sacrament Program of the school and the parish allowed for increased conversation and learning for both parents and their children. For all three sacraments Faith Formation Nights for parents and Family Workshop nights for families were conducted. This complemented the program being taught in the classroom. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 6
VALUE ADDED 1. Sacrament program which engaged the families of sacrament students as part of their faith formation. 2. Weekly class masses in Terms 2 & 3 which was well attended by parents. 3. Strong attendance from families to Sacrament information nights and workshops. Results from the annual insight SRC surveys in the area of Catholic Culture show on a percentile ranking against all Victorian Catholic schools: - 71% ranking for staff importance of Religious Education. - 75% ranking for the student behaviour from staff. - 83% ranking for student opportunities. - 69% ranking for student behaviour and compassion from students. - 90% ranking for student behaviour from parents 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 7
Learning & Teaching Goal To cultivate and sustain a learning community that is engaged in purposeful and contemporary learning and teaching. Intended Outcomes 1. That student outcome in Literacy and Numeracy will improve. 2. That contemporary learning is embedded in our curriculum. Achievements Below is a table of information which summarises the 2013 NAPLAN results. In comparison with students from similar school backgrounds are results are most pleasing. In summary, results for St. John Vianney students were: - Substantially above for Year 3 & 5 spelling - Above for Year 3 Reading, Year 3 & 5 Persuasive Writing - Close to for all other areas. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 8
What was evident in the work of the students was the use of ICT to further support their learning. The use of Power Points and Wiki spaces to demonstrate learning was consistent from P Year 6. This was made possible by teachers developing their own capacities in this area of their teaching. With this improved capacity teachers in levels planned for this. Another important achievement was the results of our Year 3 6 students as a result of their work in the Literacy Assessment Project. The Literacy Assessment Project supports the reading capabilities of the students. In summary, 223 students completed both pre and post tests for the LAP project. Of these 223 students, 2.5% remained at the same level and 55% made progress. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 9
Student Wellbeing Goals To improve the wellbeing of all students to enhance engagement in their learning and their relationships. Intended Outcomes 1. That students will develop a higher level of individual and communal responsibility for learning and behaviour. Achievements The School continues to tackle the important area of social/emotional intelligence in an effort to skill children in this important area of development and to build their confidence and resilience. A major development in this area was the schools engagement with the Australian Childhood Trauma Group (ACT). It is a group which specialises in childhood trauma and attachment. The ACT were able to provide professional advice to staff regarding student behaviour and counselling services to both students and families. A student counsellor was again employed 2 days per week to offer students and their families formal support. Informal support was also offered to students who would sometimes seek out the counsellor to gain assistance in solving small day to day issues. Students and families greatly value the support offered by the student counsellor. The school plans to seek ways to continue to provide this much needed support in 2014 and beyond. The Kids Feeling Confident program was again implemented for Year 5 students. This 5 week program attempts to build students self-esteem and offers them strategies to deal with difficult situations. The school has been encouraged by the outcomes of this program and plans to offer it again in 2013. The school also provided many formal leadership roles for students. The positions of School Captains and House Captains provide an opportunity for Year 6 students to further develop their leadership skills. All other Year 6 students are given their chance throughout the year. In partnership with the parish students involve themselves in The Garden Club. While the club allows students the chance to learn about plants and help beautify the school grounds the garden club also allows the students involved the chance to work together and to develop the social skills required to achieve this. Physical Education remains a priority in the school with a P.E. program being offered from Prep to Year 6. P.E. is extremely popular with the students. The school also participates in interschool sports, both summer and winter. This program is for the year 5 & 6 students and offers opportunities for all to participate in both major and minor sports. Interschool sport is immensely popular with the students. While team success is an obvious goal, the school strongly promotes the importance of participation and sportsmanship among all participants. The interschool sports program also offers students the opportunity to experience the enjoyment and benefits which accompany being active and part of a team. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 10
A P-6 2 week swimming program also ran in 2012. The school recognises the extreme importance of water safety and survival and encourages families to ensure their children are proficient and safe in the water through continuing this education privately. The school has again been proactive in 2012 in searching for ways to broaden and deepen students learning opportunities in areas of education which are sometimes beyond what is considered the core curriculum. We will continue this policy in 2013. AVERAGE STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE BY YEAR LEVEL % Year 1 94.45 Year 2 93.33 Year 3 94.76 Year 4 93.92 Year 5 95.66 Year 6 94.97 Overall average attendance 94.52 Non attendance is managed by the school in the following way: 1. Classroom teachers audit student attendances regularly. 2. Parents of students who have missed too many days of school are contacted by the class teacher. 3. Principal is informed by class teacher that they have notified a family about the attendance of their child at school. 4. If the situation does not improve Principal contacts the parents to discuss concerns. If situation continues a formal PSG meeting is called. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 11
VALUE ADDED 1. Supervised Lunchtime Clubs. 2. School counselling services. 3. After school activities (music, sport) 4. Year 5 violin program. 5. Student Enrichment Program for gifted and talented students in Year 5 & 6. 6. Garden Club & KFC. 7. Social skills programs. STUDENT SATISFACTION Results from the Annual Insight SRC surveys in the area of Student Wellbeing show the following results on a percentile ranking against all Victorian Catholic schools: 76% ranking for student morale 86% ranking for student motivation 76% ranking for connectedness to peers 81% ranking for connectedness to school 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 12
Leadership & Management Goal To develop a staff culture characterised by a shared vision, trust and a strong sense of team work for continuous school improvement. Intended Outcome 1. That the four cultural pillars of staff climate are continuously improving. Achievements TEACHING STAFF ATTENDANCE RATE Teaching Staff Attendance Rate 90.7% STAFF RETENTION RATE Staff Retention Rate 90.00% TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate 0.00% Masters 33.33% Graduate 16.67% Certificate Graduate 0.00% Degree Bachelor 37.50% Diploma Advanced 8.33% No Qualifications Listed 0.00% 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 13
EXPENDITURE AND TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DESCRIPTION OF PL UNDERTAKEN IN 2013 Personal Spirituality: Social Justice National Curriculum (AusVELS) Giving and Receiving Feedback Literacy Assessment Project Student Engagement through the use of ICT High Reliable Teaching Strategies in Literacy NUMBER OF TEACHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PL 38 AVERAGE EXPENDITURE PER TEACHER FOR PL $1, 300 TEACHER SATISFACTION Results from the Annual Insight SRC surveys in the area of Leadership and Management show the following actual scores for staff climate: 68% for role clarity 67% for teamwork 56% for appraisal and recognition 66% for supportive leadership 65% for individual morale 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 14
School Community Goal To further promote and strengthen the involvement of all families and community groups in the life of the school. Intended Outcomes 1. That student learning will be enhanced by improved resources and facilities. 2. That partnership with families and local/global communities will be strengthened. Achievements While the School has identified the above school community goal, St John Vianney s is generally recognised for its strong community and their involvement in the school. Parent, student and teacher satisfaction with the school remains high in this sphere. The School community is cohesive and most supportive of its members. The School promotes a wide range of inclusive activities and events which involve parents and parish members. The annual fete in which the school community has an increasing involvement along with the wider Parish community, was a great success. Class Masses and classroom morning teas were held for all classes and were extremely well attended by families. Other community activities included a welcome barbecue for new families, a prep breakfast and a senior citizen s lunch which the senior children helped organize and serve. This event was extremely well attended and the children involved drew praise for their whole hearted involvement. The school celebrated Family Week with a special liturgy followed by a family picnic lunch. It was pleasing to see the high number of families who were able to take this time in the middle of the day to attend. The final community event of the school year was our Christmas Carols Night. The vast majority of families attended both the formal part of the night in the church and then the school picnic on the school oval. The students also continued their association with the wider parish community through their involvement in the garden Club, their visits to the John Hannah Hostel and the school/parish sacrament program. The school also welcomed the parish volunteers who assisted class teachers and students in hearing students read, changing books and a variety of other tasks in the classroom. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 15
PARENT SATISFACTION Survey results indicated high levels of parent satisfaction with the school. Results from the annual Insight SRC surveys show the following actual scores. 78% of the parents found the school approachable with 67% recognising the input from parents into the life of the school. Overall general satisfaction with the school was 83%. Strong participation in parent forums like the Education Board and the Parents & Friends also indicate strong parent participation in the school. The Parents & Friends are also instrumental in organising a range of community and fundraising activities throughout the year. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 16
Financial Performance REPORTING FRAMEWORK Recurrent income MODIFIED CASH $ Tuition School fees 312,308 Other fee income 147,571 Private income 67,160 State government recurrent grants 820,124 Australian government recurrent grants 2,239,372 Total recurrent income 3,586,535 Recurrent Expenditure Tuition Salaries; allowances and related expenses 2,589,809 Non salary expenses 631,534 Total recurrent expenditure 3,221,343 Capital income and expenditure Tuition Government capital grants Capital fees and levies 110,716 Other capital income 53,000 Total capital income 163,716 Total capital expenditure 146,331 Loans (includes refundable enrolment deposits and recurrent, capital and bridging loans) Total opening balance 462,392 Total closing balance 412,392 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. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 17
VRQA Compliance Data E1225 St John Vianney's School, Mulgrave PROPORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MININUM STANDARDS NAPLAN TESTS 2011 % 2012 % 2011 2012 Changes % 2013 % 2012 2013 Changes % YR 03 Reading 98.1 100.0 1.9 100.0 0.0 YR 03 Writing 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 YR 03 Spelling 98.1 98.0-0.1 100.0 2.0 YR 03 Grammar & Punctuation 100.0 100.0 0.0 98.5-1.5 YR 03 Numeracy 100.0 100.0 0.0 98.5-1.5 YR 05 Reading 95.4 98.2 2.8 100.0 1.8 YR 05 Writing 96.9 98.2 1.3 98.1-0.1 YR 05 Spelling 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 YR 05 Grammar & Punctuation 95.4 94.5-0.9 96.2 1.7 YR 05 Numeracy 98.5 100.0 1.5 96.2-3.8 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 18
AVERAGE STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE BY YEAR LEVEL % Year 1 94.45 Year 2 93.33 Year 3 94.76 Year 4 93.92 Year 5 95.66 Year 6 94.97 Overall average attendance 94.52 TEACHING STAFF ATTENDANCE RATE Teaching Staff Attendance Rate 90.69% STAFF RETENTION RATE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 19
Staff Retention Rate 82.76% TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate 0.00% Masters 33.33% Graduate 25.00% Certificate Graduate 8.33% Degree Bachelor 70.83% Diploma Advanced 41.67% No Qualifications Listed 0.00% STAFF COMPOSITION Principal Class 3 Teaching Staff (Head Count) 35 FTE Teaching Staff 31.800 Non-Teaching Staff (Head Count) 13 FTE Non-Teaching Staff 9.025 Indigenous Teaching Staff 0 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 20
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