Spirit Opportunity Excellence

Lake Cathie Public School plan 2015 2017 Spirit Opportunity Excellence Spirit Opportunity Excellence Lake Cathie Public School Public Schools NSW School plan 2015-2017 [Lake Cathie Public School - 4654] www.schools.nsw.edu.au 0 1

School background 2015-2017 SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT SCHOOL CONTEXT SCHOOL PLANNING PROCESS Through school spirit, inclusivity, innovation and opportunity, students are engaged and inspired to strive for excellence as life long learners. Lake Cathie Public School is a new school built during 2014 ready for its first intake of students in 2015. Significant planning and consultation engaged large numbers of interested parents and community members throughout the last term in 2014. Enrolments are drawn from Lake Cathie and the north part of Bonny Hills. This drawing area has traditionally been part of the North Haven Public School zone. A strong collegial partnership already exists between Lake Cathie Public School and North Haven Public School. Our school s initial enrolment of 83 students included 32 Kindergarten students and 51 Yr 1 to Yr 6 students coming from 22 different schools. are inclusive, tolerant and supportive of each other. Creative Arts, Sporting and technology programs balance the strong academic and welfare programs within the school to cater for all students needs and interests. The school enjoys a significant reputation within the community where Spirit, Opportunity and Excellence, the school s motto, is clearly embraced. Professional staff work collaboratively to implement and sustain a quality learning environment rich with high expectation and nurturing support for all students. Targeted ongoing professional learning is linked to the School Plan, building capacity in staff to provide high quality learning experiences. Highly involved parents are integral in the school s success with a large P&C adding to the spirit linking the school with its community. The P&C contributes to whole school planning, provides financial support and creates opportunities for students, parents and the community to take part in social activities that build strong and meaningful relationships and positive school spirit. Lake Cathie Public School is a proud member of the Hastings Valley Community of Schools eagerly participating in academic, cultural, sporting and community events. This will continue to enhance the reputation of all public schools in the Hastings and Camden Haven areas. This plan has been developed through collaboration and consultation between students, teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and community members interested in the successful beginning of Lake Cathie Public School. The planning process has considered strategic Department of Education and Communities initiatives to take successful education in Australia through significantly changing times and long term and sustainable reform. The Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for, Great Teaching, Inspired Learning, Every Student Every School, Australian Professional Teaching Standards, Local Schools Local Decisions, OCHRE, Performance and Development Framework and the School Excellence Framework have been integral considerations in this plan. As Lake Cathie Public School is new in 2015, historical data is not available. Considerable collaboration to determine a local context from which the school will grow provides clear and informed decisions about the School s Strategic Directions. A 21 st Century learning environment that engages all students Fostering innovation, collaboration and a culture of shared leadership A dynamic school community that is informed and engaged The implementation of the school plan will be monitored at regular intervals by the whole staff to measure and assess the progress and achievement of milestones. Community engagement will include P&C involvement in the reflection and review of this plan and the contribution to any adjustments where necessary. Public Schools NSW School plan 2015-2017 [Lake Cathie Public School - 4654] www.schools.nsw.edu.au 0 2

School strategic directions 2015-2017 STRATEGIC DIRECTION 1 STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2 STRATEGIC DIRECTION 3 A quality 21 st Century learning environment that engages all students Fostering innovation, collaboration and a culture of shared leadership A dynamic school community that is informed and engaged Purpose Purpose Purpose Quality teaching and learning enables students to be collaborative problem solvers who communicate through increasingly digital means to be globally aware and civically active. New innovations in teaching and leadership build the capacity of all staff, reflecting on existing effective practices, to develop a shared culture of professionalism and leadership. Strategic development of a new school to meet the needs of a diverse, dynamic and rapidly changing community. The community will be informed and engaged through consultation and collaboration to develop sustainable and significant community spirit. Public Schools NSW School plan 2015-2017 [Lake Cathie Public School - 4654] www.schools.nsw.edu.au 0 3

Strategic direction 1: A quality 21 st Century learning environment that engages all students PURPOSE PEOPLE PROCESSES PRODUCT AND PRACTICES Quality teaching and learning enables students to be collaborative problem solvers who communicate through increasingly digital means to be globally aware and civically active. IMPROVEMENT MEASURES All NSW Syllabuses implemented in all classrooms evidenced by: Teaching and Learning Programs Negotiated classroom observation Performance and Development cycles and teacher accreditation All students showing positive progress along Literacy and Numeracy Continuums. School-based and external assessment data showing the majority of students meeting or exceeding state average growth in Literacy and Numeracy between Yr 3, Yr 5 and Yr 7 over the 2015 2017 period. Develop capabilities to reflect on their learning and the learning of others to make informed judgements about their future learning needs. Increasingly use assessment rubrics to analyse their achievement of agreed learning goals. Provide explicit and systematic 21 st Century learning experiences that allow students to focus on critical and creative thinking, collaboration and problem solving. Deliver specific, timely and formative feedback to students on how to further improve their learning and engagement. Take part in regular communication with teachers to enhance their ability to assist and support their children in a rapidly changing world. Use data to inform planning and as a measure of the planning process. Provide meaningful professional learning that supports the capacity of staff to implement significant learning experiences in-line with strategic whole school planning. Articulate to the wider community, a commitment to values, high expectations and equity of opportunity for all students. participate in explicit literacy and numeracy sessions each day where they work towards clear learning and social goals. Consistency of teacher judgement accurately ensures that students are assessed against literacy and numeracy continuums. Collaboratively plan, teach and assess using individual and cohort performance data available in PLAN software. Exchange educational and student welfare information through regular Learning and Support Team discussions. Differentiate learning experiences to cater for all students (e.g. ATSI, GATS, ESL, students with a disability). The school plan aligns to local and system priorities and ensures responsiveness to change. Evaluation plan Surveys and Focus Groups of students, parents and staff Literacy and Numeracy Continuum data NAPLAN Smart data School based outcome performance data Products Quality teaching and learning demonstrates a deep knowledge of all new syllabus requirements. Student progress along Literacy and Numeracy continuums meets age/stage appropriate achievement. NCCD indicates that adjustments are evident in programs for all students with additional learning needs making learning relevant and appropriate to each student s needs. demonstrate that they are globally aware and civically active. Practices All new syllabus documents form the basis for quality teaching and learning and assessment practices. Individual learning goals align with Literacy and Numeracy continuums. All students with a disability or additional learning needs have individualised learning plans prepared through the Learning Support Team and in consultation with teachers, parents, students and external agencies. are explicitly immersed in 21 st Century learning techniques with increased opportunities to be creative, critical, collaborative and to engage in digital technologies and communication. Public Schools NSW School plan 2015-2017 [Lake Cathie Public School - 4654] www.schools.nsw.edu.au 0 4

Strategic direction 2: Fostering innovation, collaboration and a culture of shared leadership PURPOSE PEOPLE PROCESSES PRODUCT AND PRACTICES New innovations in teaching and leadership build the capacity of all staff, reflecting on existing effective practices, to develop a shared culture of professionalism and leadership. IMPROVEMENT MEASURES All teaching staff achieves or exceeds the Proficient BOSTES accreditation level by the end of 2017. Teachers share their teaching expertise to improve student outcomes. Feedback from stakeholders reflects an increasing level of school performance satisfaction. are encouraged to pursue higher levels of accreditation. work towards individualised learning goals that drive students in their learning. Problem solving, collaboration and critical thinking are encouraged across all curriculum areas in all students. Professional learning goals drive the development of staff capacity through a sense of collegial interaction, leadership and support. Develop understandings of technology as a support mechanism for innovation, collaboration and shared leadership. Engage in the teaching and learning process as well as developing deeper understandings of teacher professionalism and effective classroom practice. Curriculum provision is enhanced by the development of learning alliances with other schools, tertiary education institutions and BOSTES for developmental career pathways and increased teacher capacity and performance. are an integral part in determining the direction of their learning. They set personal learning goals in collaboration with teachers. Teachers develop goals within ongoing Performance and Development Plans reflecting and reviewing at regular intervals to drive professional growth. Teachers understand and implement professional standards and curriculum requirements through collaboration and shared leadership opportunities. Design systems that encourage and support teacher professional growth including accreditation, collaboration, self and peer review and effective feedback. Engage in external Critical Friend processes to measure and validate developments in teacher professionalism, school systems and management and gauging cultural change. Evaluation plan Cyclic Performance and Development processes. Products All staff achieve or exceed the Proficient BOSTES accreditation level by the end of 2017. All students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities to enhance personal learning and leadership skills. Teachers share their understandings, experiences and expertise to improve student outcomes. Practices Performance and Development Framework practices allow staff to develop professional accreditation through collaboration and shared leadership. The school offers a range of extra curricular opportunities to students to allow personal and collective learning enrichment. Shared goals and partnerships allow teachers to collaboratively plan, implement, reflect and analyse student performance. Stakeholder feedback. Public Schools NSW School plan 2015-2017 [Lake Cathie Public School - 4654] www.schools.nsw.edu.au 0 5

Strategic direction 3: A dynamic school community that is informed and engaged PURPOSE PEOPLE PROCESSES PRODUCT AND PRACTICES Strategic development of a new school to meet the needs of a diverse, dynamic and rapidly changing community. The community will be informed and engaged through consultation and collaboration to develop sustainable and significant community spirit. IMPROVEMENT MEASURES use of positive behaviour lessons, class and playground behaviour data and records of commendations and awards for student achievement. Maintenance of high numbers at P&C meetings and school events. Completion percentages of school surveys. Survey feedback from all stakeholders that reflect high satisfaction levels of all members of the school community on the spirit of partnership and quality of communication and engagement. greet, acknowledge, engage with and accept all students, staff and parents through shared development of personal and school spirit and pride. Expectations of positive behaviour and spirit are explicitly taught and modelled to all students through values based welfare support systems and processes. acknowledges and celebrates a wide diversity of students coming from over 22 schools to form a cohesive ownership of a new and emerging culture and spirit. Develop positive rapport with the whole school community through open communication, effective listening and collegial friendship. provide support to a quality learning environment by being interested, engaged and enthusiastic. Community partners Strong and continued community partnerships developed and mutually respected for their individual and collective responsibilities within the wider community. All students, staff and parents feel supported to undertake leadership roles in the development of a new school ethos and spirit. Engage in community events outside the school to develop awareness and spirit as members of the wider community. Collaboratively plan strategic processes, events and systems to embrace, engage and share with the wider community. Engage and inform current and prospective parents through significant open community meetings. Engage parents through regular P&C meetings, Facebook, Skoolbag app, School Website and all inclusive email distribution lists. Invite regular feedback through daily staff and parent discussions and regular P&C meetings to gauge opinion to drive future processes. Encourage an open-door policy to allow for parent and community ease of participation in all interactions. Evaluation plan Analysis of class and playground behaviour monitoring systems. Analysis of community connection through website, Facebook and Skoolbag statistics as well as parental involvement throughout the school year. Product A supportive spirit and ethos that is positive and proactive. Proactive, positive and consistent approach to the welfare of all students., staff, parents and the wider community are informed and engaged by quality communication processes. Newly enrolled students and their families feel welcomed and included from their first visit. Practices Daily engagement practices between staff, students and parents occur each afternoon, through regular formal parent information sessions and regular connections between staff and parents. Regular staff, Learning Support Team, P&C and parent-teacher meetings create a holistic approach to supporting all students. Consistent positive talk through word of mouth, printed material, social media and electronic communication channels to create an informed and engaged school community. Baggy Blue ceremony for each new student presented by most recent enrolment to create a sense of belonging and ownership of individual and collective school spirit. Public Schools NSW School plan 2015-2017 [Lake Cathie Public School - 4654] www.schools.nsw.edu.au 0 6