Takari Primary School 2016 Annual School Report 5 Rickman St, Balcatta, WA 6021 Tel: 9349 5607 Fax: 9345 1660 PRINCIPAL S MESSAGE It gives me great pleasure to present the Takari Primary School 2016 Annual School Report. The purpose of this report is to provide parents and the wider community with an overview of the school s operation and achievements in 2016. This report should be read along with student reports and portfolios, newsletters and other school documentation in order to gain maximum benefit and an overall perspective. I encourage all parents to carefully read this Annual School Report. This report can also be accessed through the school s website at takarips@wa.edu.au as well as the Department of Education s website: www.education.wa.edu.au. Feedback on any elements of the report is welcomed and can be directed to the Principal or the 2017 School Council. Thank you to the Takari staff, School Council, P&C and the entire Takari school community for helping make 2016 such a successful and rewarding year. David Tennant Principal 2016 SCHOOL STAFF Principal Mr D Tennant Deputy Principal Mrs A Carpenter Teachers Kindergarten Miss E Dumont Pre Primary Miss T Coad / Mrs J Andrews Year 1/2 Mrs K Williams Year 1/2 Mrs M Stark / Mrs J Lodwick Year 3/4 Miss T Jackson Year 3/4 Mrs S Reed / Miss M Hoff Year 5 Mrs H Luckhurst / Miss M Hoff Year 6 Miss R Pengelley Physical Ed Mr C Patterson Music Mrs O Mara / Mrs N Malinovic Support Ms K Munns Education Assistants Kindergarten Mrs M Russo-Battagliolo Pre Primary Mrs G Downey Junior Primary Mrs L Hill Special Needs Ms L Rogers / Mrs C Donis Registrar Mrs C Van Delft School Officer Ms A Harper Library Officer Ms B Jarvis School Psychologist Ms T Klonowski School Chaplain Mrs K Collins Gardener Mr R Corica Cleaners Mr K Crotty / Ms S Vannasopa
TAKARI PRIMARY SCHOOL Takari is an Aboriginal word meaning 'Tomorrow'. Established in 1969, Takari Primary School is located in the northern suburbs of Perth in the Balcatta area. We cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. With a population of 170 students, we are a small school where every child is known and valued. The Takari staff bring considerable experience to the school and the programs offered, and are all committed to providing a supportive, safe and nurturing environment for all students. Takari has a strong focus on the development of students' numeracy and literacy skills, and has developed learning programs that use whole school strategies and planning processes that address individual student needs, and provide small group learning experiences and explicit whole class instruction. The school offers specialist programs in Physical Education, Languages (Italian), Music and Visual Arts. A spacious air conditioned library and an enclosed undercover area which accommodates the whole school for assemblies were built in 2011. Takari has general, specialist and small group withdrawal classrooms, many of which were refurbished in 2016. The grounds and playground areas are continually being improved and the oval was recently reticulated. We believe that students reach their full educational potential when they are happy, healthy and safe. At Takari, we achieved this through the collaborative practices of all involved - students, staff, families and community. At Takari, our children are the nation s tomorrow. STAFF PROFILE In 2016, Takari Primary School employed a total of twenty seven teaching and non teaching staff. The staff bring considerable experience and stability to the school with many being employed at Takari for more than ten years. All teaching staff meet the professional requirements to teach in Western Australian schools and are registered with the Teacher Registration Board. Teaching Staff Position FTE Staff Principal 1.0 1 Deputy Principals 1.0 1 Teachers* 8.8 14 Total 10.8 16 *Included in the total of fourteen teachers are: 4 Senior Teachers 1 Level 3 Classroom Teacher (Mr Patterson) Support Staff Position FTE Staff Registrar 1.0 1 School Officer 0.3 1 Library Officer 0.4 1 Ed. Assistants 3.8 5 Gardener 0.8 1 Cleaners 1.5 2 Total 7.8 11
STUDENTS ENROLMENT TRENDS Overall enrolments at Takari Primary School reduced last year. This is a continuing trend. Year K PP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 2011 29 31 29 25 22 28 18 9 20 211 2012 34 36 24 27 32 28 19 22 14 236 2013 38 32 28 24 24 34 23 18 12 233 2014 37 30 26 25 26 33 23 21 23 244 2015 22 26 21 20 24 26 24 23 186 2016 19 20 24 21 19 25 21 20 169 ATTENDANCE Takari Primary School s attendance rate in 2016 was slightly below the state average in the Yr 5 and Yr 6 groups. Extended family holidays over seas accounted for a large percentage of absences. PP Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5 Yr 6 School School 2016 94% 94% 92% 94% 94% 91% 91% 93% State 2016 92% 92% 93% 93% 93% 93% 93% 93% STUDENT DESTINATION Twenty students graduated from Year Six at the conclusion of 2016. Their destination schools were: Balcatta SHS 13 students John Forrest Sec College 1 student Ashdale Secondary College 1 student Morley SHS 1 student Carine SHS 1 student Servite College 1 student Churchlands SHS 1 student Warwick SHS 1 student 2016 STUDENT COUNCIL The position of Student Council is highly sought after at Takari Primary School. Eighteen of the twenty Year 6 students nominated for Student Council and delivered speeches in front of the school community. Staff and students from Year 5 and Year 6 then voted for their preferred representatives. The speeches were all of a high standard and voting for the six available positions was very close. The Student Council met regularly with the Deputy Principal to discuss strategies to help overcome any problems in the playground. They helped implement the Bye Bye Bullying campaign and introduce a special Buddy Bench. The Student Council also reported to the school at fortnightly assemblies, announcing Golden Ticket awards, and organised fundraising activities, collecting donations for charities. They did an outstanding job of hosting the annual ANZAC Assembly. Lily Hill Katia Paolino Aksah Mathew Ritesh Dindyal Seth Betti Dante McGee Head Girl Head Boy
2016 SCHOOL COUNCIL Takari Primary School has an active School Council. Elections for positions on the Council are held each year, with four of the seven positions being filled by parents of students at the school. In 2016 the School Council members were: Staff Representatives: Mr D Tennant, Mrs A Carpenter, Mrs K Williams and Mrs E Hill Parent Representatives: Mr B Butler (Chair), Mrs C McGee, Mr Les Lewis and Mrs T Burgess P&C Representative: Ms K Sterbucl Community Representative: Mrs A Parker In 2016, the School Council supported the school community, participating in: financial planning, including endorsing and reviewing the 2016 budget. reviewing and ratifying the 2017 voluntary contributions, charges and personal requirements. reviewing student performance (NAPLAN) and data from parent and staff satisfaction surveys. Reviewing and endorsing school policies. supporting school projects, including the reintroduction of the Year 6 Camp. The School Council also considered making a submission to become an Independent Public School (IPS) in 2017. Information on IPS was distributed, a community forum held and the School Council conducted an audit to determine its readiness to transform into a School Board. Although surveys indicated 100% staff and 85% parent support for IPS, the School Council decided not to apply this year, and to work on its governance to be better positioned to make a submission for IPS in 2017 for commencement in 2018. 2016 P&C The Takari P&C is a small group of dedicated parents who work hard to support Takari Primary School. In 2016, the P&C started the year off with a very successful Meet & Greet afternoon, where staff, students and parents came together for a sausage sizzle and fun activities, including the very popular dunking tank. The P&C also coordinated a bulb fundraiser and school planting project, the Easter raffle, Mothers and Fathers Day stalls, Entertainment books, student disco, parent Bogan Trivia night and Christmas raffle. The P&C introduced a twist on the annual Lapathon, turning the event into the very popular Tough Takari Kids obstacle course. Students ran a one kilometre course, conquering ten different obstacles, including the combat crawl and giant slippery slide. The P&C raise an amazing $17 700 in 2016 and supported the school with the Mathletics program, the two school bands, graduation activities and various special events. They subsidised every Year 6 student $50 for the school camp and purchased and installed bench seating around the covered area and picnic seating in the playground. The P&C also operated the canteen, school uniform shop, school banking and Safety House services. The Takari school community is fortunate to have such an active and supportive P&C.
2016 NAPLAN PERMORMANCE All students in years three and five participated in the National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). Although the NAPLAN assessments can be narrow in their coverage, they are regarded as the best tool currently available for comparing students and schools across Australia. NAPLAN results can also be used to track the progress of individual students, year group cohorts and the whole school. Like Schools data is used to compare Takari s achievement against other schools from similar socio economic areas. Takari aims to be at or above these Like Schools. 2016 NAPLAN results were very positive and showed good progress across most areas. The Yr 3 cohort performed significantly better than previous cohorts, and were above Like Schools in all five areas. The Yr 5 cohort performed above Like Schools in four of the five areas. Significantly, the two year progress (from when they were Yr 3 in 2014) in most areas was very strong. The improvement in Reading over recent years can be directly attributed to the school s focus in this area. Writing will become the new focus starting in 2017. NUMERACY Yr 5 School Mean 479 Like Schools 476 + 1% Yr 3 School Mean 393 Like Schools 385 + 2% Yr 5 COHORT: The Yr 5 cohort performed similar to Like Schools in Numeracy in 2016. The two year progress of the cohort (2014 Yr 3 to 2016 Yr 5) was consistent and within the expected range. Yr 3 COHORT: The Yr 3 cohort performed slightly above Like Schools in Numeracy in 2016. READING Yr 5 School Mean 509 Like Schools 482 + 6% Yr 3 School Mean 429 Like Schools 404 + 6% Yr 5 COHORT: The Yr 5 cohort performed well above Like Schools in Reading in 2016. The two year progress of the cohort (2014 Yr 3 to 2016 Yr 5) was strong and above expected. Yr 3 COHORT: The Yr 3 cohort also performed well above Like Schools in Reading in 2016.
WRITING Yr 5 School Mean 472 Like Schools 462 + 2% Yr 3 School Mean 430 Like Schools 410 + 5% Yr 5 COHORT: The Yr 5 cohort performed slightly above Like Schools in Writing in 2016. The two year progress of the cohort (2014 Yr 3 to 2016 Yr 5) was good and above expected. Yr 3 COHORT: The Yr 3 cohort performed well above Like Schools in Writing in 2016. SPELLING Yr 5 School Mean 479 Like Schools 481-1% Yr 3 School Mean 440 Like Schools 407 + 8% Yr 5 COHORT: The Yr 5 cohort performed similar to Like Schools in Spelling in 2016. The two year progress of the cohort (2014 Yr 3 to 2016 Yr 5) was slightly below expected. Yr 3 COHORT: The Yr 3 cohort performed well above Like Schools in Spelling in 2016. GRAMMAR Yr 5 School Mean 513 Like Schools 490 + 5% Yr 3 School Mean 443 Like Schools 419 + 6% Yr 5 COHORT: The Yr 5 cohort performed well above Like Schools in Grammar in 2016. The two year progress of the cohort (2014 Yr 3 to 2016 Yr 5) was slightly above expected. Yr 3 COHORT: The Yr 3 cohort performed well above Like Schools in Grammar in 2016.
PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY All schools are required to conduct parent satisfaction surveys every two years. The previous survey was conducted in 2014. Parents views of Takari in 2016 were very positive, and there was increased satisfaction in all eighteen questions. The next satisfaction survey will be conducted in 2018. Satisfaction Level (out of 100) 2016 2014 Diff Teachers at this school expect my child to do his or her best 82 80 + 2 Teachers at this school provide my child with useful feedback 82 70 + 12 Teachers at this school treat students fairly 80 76 + 4 This school is well maintained 78 74 + 4 My child feels safe at this school 88 78 + 10 I can talk to my child s teachers about my concerns 88 82 + 6 Student behaviour is well managed at this school 80 68 + 12 My child likes being at this school 92 80 + 12 This school looks for ways to improve 90 80 + 8 This school takes parents opinions seriously 82 72 + 10 Teachers at this school motivate my child to learn 82 72 + 10 My child is making good progress at this school 82 72 + 10 My child s learning needs are being met at this school 82 68 + 14 This school works with me to support my child s learning 82 70 + 12 This school has a strong relationship with the local community 76 74 + 2 This school is well led 86 82 + 4 I am satisfied with the overall standard of education at this school 78 68 + 10 I would recommend this school to others 78 72 + 6 My child s teachers are good teachers 88 new question Teachers at this school care about my child 84 new question
YEAR 6 CAMP The Year 6 students went on an amazing camp in term four. This would not have been possible without parent fundraising efforts and financial support from the P&C. The students had three days of rafting, abseiling, archery and orienteering at the Dare Adventure Camp in Dwellingup. TOUGH TAKARI KIDS
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2016 FINANCIAL REPORT REVENUE EXPENDITURE Opening Balance $ 35,006 Administration $ 8,281 Voluntary Contributions $ 5,890 Lease Payments $ 5,665 Charges and Fees $ 20,067 Utilities/Facilities/Maintenance $ 58,571 Fees from Facilities Hire $ 20,870 Buildings/Property/Equipment $ 34,182 Fundraising/Donations/Sponsorship $ 19,689 Curriculum and Students Services $ 128,033 Other Revenue $ 19,689 Professional Development $ 7,017 Transfer from Reserves $ 2 583 Transfer to Reserve $ 53,000 Total Locally Raised Funds $ 12,175 Other Expenditure $ 3,658 Student Centred Funding $ 207,919 To CO, RO, other schools $ 430 Total Expenditure $ 298,838 2016 Closing Balance $ 25,361 Total Income $ 324,199 $ 324,199 2016 AWARD RECIPIENTS Congratulations to the following students who received awards at the final assembly in 2016. Class Endeavour Award Citizenship Award Kindergarten Millicent Boulden-Wilson Jai Wallace Pre Primary Kane Edwards Dion Nestorov Year 1/2 Room 8 Sophie Silvestro Laila Betti Year 1/2 Room 10 Olivia Jankoski Chelsea Parker Year 3/4 Room 2 William Gath Richard Trump Year 3/4 Room 3 Amy Kim Mahdi Petkovic Year 5 Sune Nel Georgia Kotronis Specialist Areas Music Physical Education Maja Hadzic (Junior) and Katie Borgogno (Senior) Noah Uepa (Junior) and Vince Terranova (Senior) Year 6 Graduation Awards Dux Mathematics English Science Humanities and Social Sciences Music Band Physical Education City of Stirling Citizenship Principal s Award Balcatta SHS Endeavour Margaret Meaney Consistent Effort Saldanha Foundation Scholarship Dante McGee and Lekeisha Nair Dante McGee Lekeisha Nair Zak Spillman and Colin Ryder Katia Paolino Lilly Hill Aksah Mathew Devin Matzkov Lilly Hill and Aksah Mathew Austin Boyle Vraj Panchal Ellie Brandis Ritesh Dindyal