Holy Family School, Mount Waverley 2016 ANNUAL REPORT to the School Community REGISTERED SCHOOL NUMBER: 1565
Contents Contact Details... 1 Minimum Standards Attestation... 2 Our School Vision... 3 School Overview... 4 Principal s Report... 6 Education in Faith... 7 Learning & Teaching... 9 Student Wellbeing... 12 Child Safe Standards.15 Leadership & Management... 17 School Community... 20 VRQA Compliance Data... 22 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 1
Contact Details ADDRESS 250 Stephensons Road Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 PRINCIPAL Mr. Paul Wakeling PARISH PRIEST Father Nicholas Pearce SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR Mr. Johann Kelaart TELEPHONE (03) 9807 3300 EMAIL principal@hfmw.catholic.edu.au WEBSITE www.hfmw.catholic.edu.au Minimum Standards Attestation I, Paul Wakeling, attest that Holy Family 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 2016 school year under the Australian Education Act 2013 (Cth) and the Australian Education Regulations 2013 (Cth) 19 May 2017 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 2
Our School Vision Holy Family A Community of Faith; Learning for Life. Faith A vibrant faith community living like Jesus, in the spirit of the Good News. Learning Confident life-long learners who embrace challenges and experience success. Life Active, informed and courageous members of a global community. 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 3
School Overview Holy Family School Profile Holy Family School is a Catholic primary school located on Stephenson s Road, Mount Waverley, an eastern suburb of Melbourne. The school is adjacent to the Mount Waverley Village shopping centre and the Glen Waverley railway line. The school is sited within the parish property along with the church, parish hall complex, extensive playground areas and a car park. Holy Family School is set in a very supportive community of parish and parishioners, parents and staff all contributing to and acknowledging the important work being undertaken within this vibrant learning institution. The school currently has an enrolment of 363 students. Students are taught in fourteen classes, two being Prep classes, and the other twelve are composite classes. Class teachers are supported by Specialist staff teaching classroom Music, Art/Craft, LOTE (Italian), Physical Education, I.C.T and Library and by the Leadership Team. The Leadership team consists of Principal, Deputy Principals, Religious Education Leader, Learning and Teaching Leader, Literacy Leader, Information Communication Technology (ICT) Leader, Student Services Leader and Wellbeing Leader. The students contribute to and participate in a Student Representative Council with representatives from all class groups meeting on a regular basis. Years five and six students participate in summer (first term) and winter (terms 2&3) inter-school sport and students in years Prep-4 access swimming lessons as a core component of the Health and Physical Education program in term 4. The school offers an out of school hours care program on site as administered through Camp Australia. The school buildings are single storey arranged around a central courtyard and alongside extensive play areas. The site is secure and provides adequate areas for all formal and informal games and play. The school oval was re-surfaced to an all-purpose/all-weather synthetic grass surface in 2009. The school buildings have been progressively and extensively renovated throughout the past eight years. Building works have been funded through loans taken out by the school, with financial support forthcoming from the Parish, along with grants received through Government funding/ber initiative. The administration, staff areas, offices and school entry have been rebuilt. Throughout the period 2009 to 2012 the Prep, Middle School and Senior School classrooms and corridors were upgraded. A contemporary learning space for four senior school classes, a new canteen, and administration archive centre was completed in readiness for the 2015 school year. The school student toilet block was upgraded in 2016. The next stage of works will commence in 2017 as we undertake landscaping works to our school quadrangle, car parks and to the surrounds of our school oval. The Curriculum offered is based on the Religious Education Texts To Know, Worship and Love and the AusVELS framework. Our parish organises the Sacramental Program for all Catholic children of the parish and the school staff works closely with the parish pastoral associate to present the program each year. Through the regular meetings of the Religious Education team all opportunities to engage the students in parish life are explored and planned. The students are given every opportunity to live and experience daily our Catholic faith, in this educational setting. Holy Family School regards parents as co-educators and warmly welcomes values and encourages their participation. Consequently parents are actively involved in the many aspects of the life of our school. The Holy Family School Education Board is one formal opportunity for parents to be involved as the Board has specific areas of responsibility in its brief. Other opportunities are offered to all parents able to give of their time. The school highly values the 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 4
enthusiasm, expertise and support of all families. The Parents and Friends committee are a highly active group in our school community. We are most appreciative of the ongoing parent support and their generosity in providing the school with outstanding physical and curriculum resources. We encourage all parents, where possible, to be involved within classroom programs, excursions, sports activities, family events, school celebrations etc. Holy Family School Goals Holy Family School continues to strive to provide all members of the community with the optimum environment. Our goals as a school will be highlighted in greater detail in the following pages of this report. To provide the reader with an insight into our future development as a school community the following are our broad goals aiming at further school improvement: To strengthen the school s Catholic identity To support the development of autonomous learners, with a positive sense of themselves as learners To embed contemporary learning pedagogies To embed a whole school approach to student wellbeing To build a professional learning culture To improve student outcomes and experiences through community partnerships. 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 5
Principal s Report I am pleased to present to you the 2016 Holy Family School Compliance Report. The 2016 school year presented a year of great development in all areas of school life. Most notable amongst these achievements were: The school is in its third year of a four year School Improvement Plan as implemented after our 2013 School Review. School leadership has been working with the Education Board to look to the future development of the school. School enrolments forecasts are most encouraging. Our 2016 student numbers are at 363, with a number of students placed on a waiting list for future enrolment. The school s annual parent, student and staff surveys continued to show positive feedback from all community members: o Parents appreciate the quality of the teaching, which they judged by the motivation of their children, the commitment and enthusiasm of the teachers, and the stimulating and challenging environment. o Parents report that their children are provided with opportunities to express their faith, in a faith based environment where the spiritual needs are met and Christian values are fostered. o Our children think that it is exciting to learn. They see doing well as important and so, are keen to try hard. Student responses also showed that they feel encouraged to improve, that they are assisted when they are having difficulties in their learning and that teachers put significant energy into teaching. Please find below a report on the 2016 school year detailing data and information in regard to the goals and outcomes of the past year. We invite you to come to our school to witness what cannot be expressed in words or data. The real essence of a school cannot be fully encapsulated in a document but can be more fully witnessed by being present within the welcoming community that is Holy Family School. Paul Wakeling (Principal) 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 6
Education in Faith Goals & Intended Outcomes Holy Family School implemented the following goals in 2016 school year: That Jesus be relevant in the lives of the community by creating a dynamic environment that fosters the relational life with God, self, others and the created world. That students will be engaged and challenged in Religious Education That teacher confidence and capacity in Religious Education learning and teaching will be improved. That the Catholic identity of Holy Family be promoted, celebrated and proclaimed That students, staff and families will have increased responsibility for the prayer and liturgical life of Holy Family That the teachers and students will further develop their knowledge of Social Justice and its connection to our Catholic Identity. Achievements The school celebrated the following successes in 2016 in Education in Faith: The staff effectively used the RE Framework documents/programs throughout the 2016 school year. Staff built upon the practice of incorporating meditation as an effective form of prayer. Staff undertook professional development to assist them in the effective implementation of this approach. Staff also explored Lectio Divina as a rich form of prayer. In line with our Teaching and Learning strategies the staff continued to introduce activities consistent with Inquiry Method in Religious Education The REL and staff promoted the link between staff and students taking an active role in being able to plan and organise liturgies, creating ownership in the liturgy for children. The focus continued on a building of resources and ideas to further develop effective teaching practices. Explicit teaching of the Catholic Social Teaching Principles and linking action and liturgy led to deeper understandings of our Social Justice Activities and our faith. 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 7
Please find below a sample of student responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-5 scale; 1 being a low score 5 the highest score. At this school I have the opportunity to learn about the Catholic faith. 4.2 At this school I have the opportunity to celebrate Mass. 4.1 At this school I have the opportunity to participate in prayer. 4.2 At this school I have the opportunity to reflect on my faith. 4.0 At this school I am encouraged to be compassionate. 4.2 Please find below a sample of parent responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-5 scale; 1 being a low score 5 the highest score. My child attending a Catholic school is very important to me. 4.3 My child participating in prayer at school is very important to me. 4.1 My child celebrating liturgies at school is very important to me. 4.1 My child reflecting on their faith while at school is very important to me. 4.3 This school provides the opportunity for my child to learn about the Catholic faith. 4.7 This school provides the opportunity for my child celebrate mass. 4.7 At this school my child is encouraged to be compassionate. 4.7 Please find below a sample of staff responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-5 scale; 1 being a low score 5 the highest score. Teaching at a Catholic school is very important to me. 4.2 Celebrating liturgies at this school is very important to me. 4.0 At this school I have the opportunity to reflect on my faith. 4.4 At this school I am encouraged to be compassionate. 4.4 This school raises my awareness of social justice issues. 4.3 As illustrated by the data Holy Family is a strong faith community with a strong focus on the living of Gospel values. To further develop our sense of Catholic identity we encourage full participation of community members within all or a number of the following activities. VALUE ADDED School Masses Family nights/liturgies Rich staff and classroom prayer Parish Children s Choir Celebration of Sacraments RE Program P-6 Deepening Parish/School relationship Whole school community Social Justice events 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 8
Learning & Teaching Goals & Intended Outcomes Holy Family School implemented the following goals in the 2016 school year: That students be engaged in the process of making meaning of the world by applying their understandings in flexible and thought-provoking ways That student learning outcomes and engagement will be improved across the domains with a focus on an Integrated Inquiry approach That all students will be engaged and motivated to take responsibility for their learning. That the English standards for all students will be increased That the Numeracy standards for all students will be increased That all students have access to mathematics and numeracy programs that cater for individual difference enabling them to achieve outcomes appropriate to their level of schooling, therefore ensuring an upward trend in NAPLAN results. Achievements A whole school commitment to improved growth and learning outcomes for all students Student Learning is personalised for all students A culture has been embedded where staff create, lead and foster a professional learning culture Contemporary learning tools being used across the school Learners being engaged, motivated and having ownership of the learning process Professional learning being translated into classroom practice Staff learning being collaborative and student focused Staff knowing how to use contemporary tools to promote learning Student learning outcomes showing a consistent growth and improvement Learning intentions and success criteria being evident throughout the school Evidence of best practice which is based on current research Professional Learning Team s driving and enhancing effective student learning Holy Family School provides a number of school activities that have a positive effect on the wellbeing and achievements of students and the school community. Following is a list of curricula and extra-curricula activities that have been successful at our school. Wellbeing Programs: o Student Wellbeing Program and Coordinator o School Counsellor employed one and a half days per week o Circle Time Strategy o Student Leadership Program o Senior & Junior School Buddy Program (Better Buddies Program) o Lunchtime Clubs eg. gardening club, games club, drama club o Student Meditation Health & Fitness Program: o Athletics Carnival o Swimming Program o Inter School Sports o Gr 5/6 Sports Program Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming o PE Program P-6 o Links to community partnerships eg. Kelly Sports, Camp Australia 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 9
School Camps & Excursions: o Year 5/6 Camp o Class Excursions o Class/School Incursions Specialist Teacher Programs: o Prep - 6 Music Program o Prep 6 Visual Arts Program o Prep 6 Italian Program o Prep 6 Physical Education Program o Prep 6 Information and Communication Technologies Program o Choir performing internally and for community groups. Education Programs: o Student Services Program o Learning Support Staff provision o Reading Recovery Program o After School/Before School Care Program Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) o Computers in Classrooms o One to one Chromebook initiative in levels 5 and 6 o Interactive Whiteboards o ICT Leader& ICT Team o ICT Student Leaders o 40 Laptops 2 x Laptop Trolley o 20 Chromebooks Laptop Bank o Ipads o Ipods o School Intranet Google Platform o Student access to email and internet 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 10
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL School Summary Report - NAPLAN Results The data results for our Grade 5 and 3 students, as shown below, demonstrate highly positive outcomes in the schools NAPLAN results for Grade 5 and Grade 3 students. PROPORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MININUM STANDARDS NAPLAN TESTS 2014 % 2015 % 2014 2015 Changes % 2016 % 2015 2016 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 96.3 100.0 3.7 100.0 0.0 YR 03 Grammar & Punctuation 100.0 97.5-2.5 100.0 2.5 YR 03 Numeracy 98.1 97.6-0.5 100.0 2.4 YR 05 Reading 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 YR 05 Writing 100.0 100.0 0.0 96.7-3.3 YR 05 Spelling 100.0 100.0 0.0 96.7-3.3 YR 05 Grammar & Punctuation 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 YR 05 Numeracy 97.7 98.0 0.3 100.0 2.0 Grade 3 NAPLAN results: The NAPLAN results of our 2016 Grade 3 student body demonstrates a positive outcome. The NAPLAN results highlight that 100% of our Grade 3 students met the minimum standards in the curriculum areas of Spelling, Writing, Reading, Numeracy and Grammar and Punctuation. We are particularly pleased to see the consistency of the results of these 5 curriculum areas. Grade 5 NAPLAN results: The NAPLAN results highlight that our 100% of our Grade 5 students meet the minimum standards in the curriculum areas of Reading, Numeracy, and Grammar and Punctuation. The results of the curriculum area of Writing and Spelling are at a 98% success rate. 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 11
Student Wellbeing Goals & Intended Outcomes Holy Family School implemented the following goals in the 2016 school year: That the school will embed a whole school approach to Student Wellbeing That students and staff will demonstrate positive learning relationships That the Student Wellbeing Sphere will improve staff understanding of the Personal and Social Capabilities That we will continue to develop best practice in relation to our duties pertaining and response to bullying support. That we will continue to develop best practice in relation to behaviour support. That we will continue to develop an understanding of the wide range of the individual needs of all students That we will continue to track and monitor all students That we will strengthen student leadership roles and responsibilities within the school. Achievements The school celebrated the following successes in the 2016 in Student Wellbeing; The continuation of the school based counselling service for initial intervention The implementation of the school based child psychologist for intervention Introduction of new Behaviour Support and Bullying Prevention policies and procedures. Staff professional development in bullying prevention and behaviour support practices and legal requirements. Staff professional development in professional learning relationships Staff professional development in Cystic Fibrosis Staff professional development in the Personal and Social Capabilities Introduction of Whole School Expectations for both staff and students Introduction of new avenues to report bullying including student questionnaires, parent web link and student weblink. Introduction of leadership and wellbeing termly meetings. Implementation of Student Perception Surveys. Implementation of the Transition into Secondary School Sessions Whole school recognition of Bullying No Way day with the performance of Sticks and Stones. Continued 1 to 1 early intervention with Wellbeing leader and individual students Continued work with classroom teachers in classrooms on the development of Circle Time Continued implementation of the Better Buddies Program (prep and year 5) Continued implementation of Lunchtime Clubs. Continued implementation of Parent Education Column in the School Newsletter Weekly Wellbeing Wonders Continued implementation of the Transition into School Program Continued improvement of Parent Support Group Meetings and Expectations Continued work on Individual Learning Plans including Assessment. Continued work on feedback to strengthen the Learning Support Officers role Continued development of reporting procedures with regards to students with individual learning needs. Implementation of Catholic Education Melbourne, Personalised Learning Plans. Student focus groups for feedback on behaviour support and homework Construction of whole school expectations for popular sporting games i.e four square 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 12
AVERAGE STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE BY YEAR LEVEL % Y01 93.76 Y02 93.08 Y03 94.31 Y04 92.70 Y05 95.25 Y06 94.36 Overall average attendance 93.91 Attendance rates are managed by class teachers and monitored by the Principal, Deputy Principal and Wellbeing Leader. Absences are reported to parents on school reports each semester. Parents of children who have frequent absences from school are followed up by class teachers or members of the leadership team. VALUE ADDED o Kids Matter Framework o Kimochis o Keys to Communication o Circle Time Strategy o Transition into School Program o Transition into Secondary School Program o Student Representative Council o Better Buddies Program o Lunchtime Clubs o Counselling Program o Parent Support Group Meetings o Wellbeing Individual Early Intervention STUDENT SATISFACTION The school s annual parent, student and staff surveys continued to show positive feedback from all community members: (Survey as administered by Insight SRC Data) Please find below a sample of student responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-5 scale; 1 being a low score 5 the highest score. I feel good about being a student at this school. Average student response 4.4 I am happy to be at this school. Average student response 4.4 My teachers really want to help me to learn. Average student response 4.5 I have friends at this school. Average student response 4.6 My friends at school really care about me. Average student response 4.2 I feel I belong at this school. Average student response 4.3 Staff at this school always care about others. Average student response 4.3 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 13
Please find below a sample of parent responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-7 scale; 1 being a low score 7 the highest score. My child gets on well with their peers at school. Average parent response 6.2 My child looks forward to going to school. Average parent response 6.0 The teachers at my school manage student behaviour sensibly. Average parent response 6.1 My child looks forward to the learning they do at school. Average parent response 6.0 The teachers at my child s school are very passionate about teaching. Average parent response 6.3 Please find below a sample of staff responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-5 scale; 1 being a low score 5 the highest score. Staff take pride in this school. Average staff response 4.2 Staff at this school have created an environment that promotes excellence in the school s teaching and learning practices. Average staff response 4.4 Staff in this school strongly believe they can make a difference to students learning, Average staff response 4.7 The curriculum in this school is well documented. Average staff response 4.6 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 14
Child Safe Standards Goals and Intended Outcomes Holy Family School is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and takes active steps to protect them against abuse. To achieve this we have developed and will actively enforce Child Safe Strategies to ensure that any person involved in child connected work is aware of their obligations & responsibilities for ensuring the safety of all children under our care. As a staff we have a duty of care to students to take reasonable care to avoid acts that we can reasonably foresee would be likely to result in harm or injury to any student and to work for the positive wellbeing of every child. Achievements Child Safe Code of Conduct & Adhering to the Child Safe Volunteer Duty Statement As a means of securing Holy Family as a Child Safe School we require all visitors to adhere to our Child Safe Policy, to follow the School s Child Safe Code of Conduct and to agree to the conditions of the Child Safe Volunteer Duty Statement. The Code of Conduct and the Volunteer Duty Statement apply in general terms to all parents, parent volunteers, members of the Education Board and Parents and Friends Committee, Parish staff, Parishioners, student teachers or those on work experience placement and any other person, who volunteer their services to the school. The Child Safe Policy is located on our school website. After reading the attached Child Safe Code of Conduct parents read and then sign the accompanying Volunteer Duty Statement. Parents then return the signed Volunteer Duty Statement to the school office. As a result of returning the signed Volunteer Duty Statement parents will are registered as agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Child Safe Code of Conduct and have permission to participate as a volunteer within child connected work at Holy Family. This includes volunteering in class activities, attending excursions and sporting events, assisting in the canteen along with the many additional activities that take place in the life of Holy Family School. Child Safety and Working with Children Checks As advised in the school newsletter ALL volunteers engaged in child related work are required to have an up to date Working With Children Check (WWCC). Our staff are being asked to be vigilant in checking that parents have working with children checks whenever planning class events, excursions, sports activities etc. Staff check the Child Safe register, as maintained at the school office, for parent compliance to our Child Safe practices. Visitor Sign In - School Administration Agreement to the Child Safe Volunteer Duty Statement All visitors to Holy Family School are required to enter via the school administration area. Visitors to our site, including parents undertaking child related work/volunteering, are to register their attendance to the school site on the digital VPass visitor s record. All visitors receive a printed visitors label and are requested to have this label visible at all times. At the conclusion of their time on site visitors sign out via the VPass register. Visitors will not be permitted to undertake child related work without a visitor's label. All visitors are required to agree to the terms and conditions of the Child Safe Volunteer Duty Statement to gain a VPass visitor's label. 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 15
Child Safe Code of Conduct - Displayed throughout the School The Child Safe Code of Conduct statement is displayed throughout the school site. The Code of Conduct statement is displayed outside classrooms and in corridors as a visual reminder to all visitors of their obligations and expectations for ensuring the safety of all children. We have put in place the above processes and requirements so as to meet our legal obligations to the Child Wellbeing and Safety Amendment (Child Safe Standards) Bill 2015 (Vic.) and to provide an environment that best ensures the safety of all children under our care. All details being placed on our Child Safe Register will only be accessed by the school administration team and school staff needing to confirm parent compliance for child related activities. Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) Compliance April 2017. We are pleased to advise that as a result of our implementation of Child Safe procedures we have been acknowledged as VRQA Compliant. The school met the seven mandated areas of compliance in April, 2017 to satisfy the requirements of the VRQA. 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 16
Leadership & Management Goals & Intended Outcomes Holy Family School implemented the following goals in the 2016 school year: To improve and strengthen leadership structures and practices to be inclusive and representative of the whole school community That the staff induction program and policy continues to support staff that may be either new to the school or taking on positions for the first time. The induction program supports our focus on developing an effective Performance & Development Culture. That staff are actively and collaboratively involved in school policy and decision making That school leadership will promote a safe and supportive environment That school leadership maintains and develops policies and programs that support the school s vision and organisational health. Achievements The school celebrated the following successes in the 2016 in Leadership & Management: The school began the third year of the School Improvement Framework after completing the 2014 Review Staff were led through a strategically planned professional learning program A number of staff participated in professional development activities in either postgraduate studies or through self-directed external professional development programs The school continued its effective use of external consultants to support the professional learning of staff. Other significant areas of development included: The further expansion of excellent communication strategies to enhance understanding and improved practice The provision of professional learning through the employment for all staff to enhance personal and professional health Through the completion of an extensive building program the staff, students and parents were provided with outstanding learning and working spaces. TEACHING STAFF ATTENDANCE RATE Teaching Staff Attendance Rate 91.89% STAFF RETENTION RATE Staff Retention Rate 93.10% 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 17
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate 0.00% Masters 15.38% Graduate 19.23% Certificate Graduate 7.69% Degree Bachelor 80.77% Diploma Advanced 50.00% No Qualifications Listed 0.00% STAFF COMPOSITION Principal Class 3 Teaching Staff (Head Count) 32 FTE Teaching Staff 19.724 Non-Teaching Staff (Head Count) 5 FTE Non-Teaching Staff 2.420 Indigenous Teaching Staff 0 EXPENDITURE AND TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DESCRIPTION OF PL UNDERTAKEN IN 2015 In 2016 approximately $2,857 per staff member was spent on professional development covering our 35 staff members. This figure includes replacement costs of staff when attending in-services and guest speakers who attend the school. Professional Learning that staff have been involved with include: Religious Education Religious Education courses of study and faith development, Meditation Professional Development, Incorporating Religious Education through Inquiry 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 18
First Aid Training Teaching & Learning in Contemporary Learning Spaces Assessment & Reporting curriculum, reporting & moderation Victorian Curriculum Continued work with staff on the Victorian curriculum Literacy LAP Project, Reading Recovery, Catholic Education Office Cluster Groups, Literacy Leader Cluster sessions, and other courses offered Maths Success in Numeracy Education, Numeracy Conferences, Numeracy Consultant Student Welfare Behavioural Management practices, Conferences, Resilience Programs, Circle Time seminars, continued to build knowledge around community links Information & Communication Technology cyber-safety training, reporting procedures, class blogs, latest technologies and software Leadership Team 360 degree feedback module Staff Professional Studies accessing Australian Catholic University, Melbourne University etc Leadership Principal, Deputy Principal, Religious Education Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator, Library network meetings and conferences. At Holy Family we believe that professional learning supports our overall school improvement and highlights the commitment of staff to the growth of their professional knowledge, practice and well-being. NUMBER OF TEACHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PL 35 AVERAGE EXPENDITURE PER TEACHER FOR PL $2,857 TEACHER SATISFACTION The school s annual parent, student and staff surveys continued to show positive feedback from all community members: (Survey as administered by Insight SRC Data) Please find below a sample of staff responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-5 scale; 1 being a low score 5 the highest score. Staff take pride in this school. Average staff response 4.2 The curriculum in this school is well planned. Average staff response 4.5 Students in this school are encouraged to experience success. Average staff response 4.5 Students are generally well-behaved in this school. Average staff response 4.5 Staff in this school communicate effectively with parents. Average staff response 4.7 Please find below a sample of parent responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-7 scale; 1 being a low score 7 the highest score. The teachers at my child s school are extremely dedicated. Average parent response 6.5 I feel comfortable about approaching this school with any concerns I might have. Average parent response 6.3 This school always aims to improve the quality of education it provides. Average parent response 6.2 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 19
School Community Goals & Intended Outcomes Holy Family School implemented the following goals in the 2016 school year: To improve the overall active participation and support of the community in the education of students at Holy Family School To increase interest and participation in information and education sessions offered through the school be increased To increase communication and inclusive involvement for all families within our culturally diverse community be improved To increase parent perception of both academic rigour and teaching quality To develop closer links between the school and the parish community so that the two will become interconnected The school will be more visible in church celebrations and opportunities sought to participate in joint activities with the parish. Achievements The 2016 school year saw the Community fully active within the school. Throughout the year the staff and students have welcomed many visitors to our school. Students from St Kevin s, Avila, Emmaus and Salesian Colleges completed community service and work experience on our site whilst our own students raised funds and community awareness for a number of charities. We continue our association with the Asthma Friendly Schools program, Alannah & Madeline Foundation Better Buddies program and Ambulance Victoria through provision of anaphylaxis training for staff. We were involved in Clean Up Australia Day, Walk Safely to School Day, Harmony Day, Book Week and National Simultaneous Storytime. Our Mothers attended a high tea to celebrate Mother s Day, and to enjoy an afternoon of socialising with other school mums. The school presented an amazing Performing Arts concert which highlighted the skills of our children and brought visitors from the Parish along with parents, grandparents and special friends. Our Preps to year 2 students entertained the audience with their performance of It s a Small World, a few pockets were picked in the audience while Oliver was performed by the year 3/4s, and the year 5/6 students boarded the HMS Pinafore and followed the love story of Ralph and Josephine. We rely heavily on parent support in class activities, excursions and sporting programs, and are fortunate in that, the parents here at Holy Family, are very willing to provide that assistance. The school maintained its commitment to monitoring the government Working with Children Check to ensure extra safety for our children. We have witnessed the continuing support of our two formal parent groups, the Education Board and the Parents and Friends Committee. During 2016 the Parents and Friends Committee, along with some parish involvement, planned our Funtabulous Fete. Months of meticulous planning culminated in an amazing day of community involvement and spirit, despite the Melbourne weather not being on our side! 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 20
PARENT SATISFACTION The school s annual parent, student and staff surveys continued to show positive feedback from all community members: (Survey as administered by Insight SRC Data). Please find below a sample of student responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-5 scale; 1 being a low score 5 the highest score. I feel good about being a student at this school. Average student response 4.5 My friends at school really care about me. Average student response 4.2 My teachers really want to help me learn. Average student response 4.5 Please find below a sample of parent responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-7 scale; 1 being a low score 7 the highest score. My child looks forward to going to school. Average parent response 6.0 My child gets on well with other students at school. Average parent response 6.2 I feel comfortable about approaching this school with any concerns I might have. Average parent response 6.3 Please find below a sample of staff responses to their school experience the scores are on a 1-5 scale; 1 being a low score 5 the highest score. This school has a clearly stated set of objectives and goals. Average staff response 4.3 Staff take pride in this school. Average staff response 4.2 Students are treated with respect in this school. Average staff response 4.5 The staff in this school understand the importance of partnering with parents to help students achieve their full potential. Average staff response 4.4 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 21
VRQA Compliance Data E1198 Holy Family School, Mount Waverley PROPORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MININUM STANDARDS NAPLAN TESTS 2013 % 2014 % 2013 2014 Changes % 2015 % 2014 2015 Changes % YR 03 Reading 98.0 98.1 0.1 100.0 1.9 YR 03 Writing 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 YR 03 Spelling 100.0 96.3-3.7 100.0 3.7 YR 03 Grammar & Punctuation 100.0 100.0 0.0 97.5-2.5 YR 03 Numeracy 100.0 98.1-1.9 97.6-0.5 YR 05 Reading 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 YR 05 Writing 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 YR 05 Spelling 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 YR 05 Grammar & Punctuation 97.4 100.0 2.6 100.0 0.0 YR 05 Numeracy 100.0 97.7-2.3 98.0 0.3 AVERAGE STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE BY YEAR LEVEL % Y01 92.98 Y02 93.71 Y03 93.36 Y04 92.68 Y05 96.11 Y06 93.12 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 22
Overall average attendance 93.66 TEACHING STAFF ATTENDANCE RATE Teaching Staff Attendance Rate 91.89% STAFF RETENTION RATE Staff Retention Rate 88.89% TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate 0.00% Masters 15.38% Graduate 19.23% Certificate Graduate 7.69% Degree Bachelor 80.77% Diploma Advanced 50.00% No Qualifications Listed 0.00% STAFF COMPOSITION Principal Class 3 Teaching Staff (Head Count) 32 FTE Teaching Staff 25.402 Non-Teaching Staff (Head Count) 9 FTE Non-Teaching Staff 3.951 Indigenous Teaching Staff 0 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 23