ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2011

ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2011 CATHOLIC EDUCATION, ARCHDIOCESE OF BRISBANE School Name Saint Mary's Catholic College Postal address PO Box 311, KINGAROY 4610 Phone (07) 4162 2011 Fax (07) 4162 1581 Email ps.kingaroy@bne.catholic.edu.au School website www. www.saintmarys.qld.edu.au Contact Person Mr Peter Shaw Principal s Foreword Introduction Saint Mary s Catholic College was established as a Prep to Year 12 co-educational College in 1990 following the amalgamation of St Mary s Primary School and St Mary s Secondary College. The College aims to serve the educational needs of the South Burnett community with students travelling from Blackbutt in the east to the Cherbourg Indigenous Community in the north. The College belongs to the community of 136 Archdiocesan schools and operates within the jurisdiction of Brisbane Catholic Education, under the direction of the Executive Director, Mr. David Hutton. was a busy year for construction at the College due to the Commonwealth Government s Building Education Revolution stimulus package. The College was fortunate enough to secure all 4 possible funding offers, totaling well over 4 million dollars. Construction began for extensions to the library, science block, primary wing and as well the construction of a Trade Training Centre for vocational education students. Extensive ICT infrastructure was also included. This was linked to the Federal Government s digital educational revolution and roll out of lap top computers for Year 9 students. Value Added by School See separate attached report on Achievements for relative to School Renewal Plan Goals School Profile Saint Mary's Catholic College is a Catholic school administered through Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Brisbane. Coeducational or Single Sex Year levels offered: Primary Secondary P-12 Total student enrolments for this school 293 155 138 Total Enrolment Girls Boys 293 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2011 1

Curriculum offerings Our distinctive curriculum offerings Early Years: The pedagogical focus for all P-Year 5 classes in was the negotiated curriculum and more professional development opportunities were provided for all staff to allow this student focussed learning to be a part of everyday learning. Staff provided feedback for the Australian Curriculum and focussed upon Inquiry Based Learning. Middle Years: saw the College continue its tradition of offering innovative, relevant and engaging learning experiences. To this end, the College continued with single gender classes for Years 8 and 9 English. This initiative was in response to research data indicating that girls and boys do better in separate English classes. Senior Years: Staff continue to counsel students early in the year on various ways to ensure the minimum requirements for the Literacy and Numeracy requirements were met for the Q.C.E. Students may also access a range of subjects offered by the Brisbane School of Distance Education. The Senior Program has been designed to allow each student to foster personal talents whilst achieving high academic results or, if suited, develop skills in more practical subjects. Students who moved into the Non-Compulsory Phase of Learning were offered courses of studies that included a wide range of subject choices and access to a sound Vocational Education Program. Extra curricula activities Saint Mary s Catholic College offered students many opportunities to explore interests that suited their achievements and abilities. These include: Strings Orchestra School Based Rock Eisteddfod School Concerts Play and Performance Evenings Arts Council Performances Public Speaking Private Tuition opportunities for singing and a variety of instruments Duke of Edinburgh scheme 10 day trip to Borneo Australian Schools Competitions in: English Mathematics Financial Literacy Writing Science Computer Skills WESTPAC Maths RACI Titration Competition Indonesian Language Certificates ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2011 2

How Information and Communication Technologies are used to assist learning The College has invested in a range of ICLT resources to enhance student learning. Students have access to laptops and desktop computer to assist student research. A significant investment was made for interactive whiteboards and software to expand the range of possible learning. Teacher professional development was also enhanced so that teachers have a greater range of skills in implementing ICLT within the classroom. Social climate Throughout our College we continue to foster a community where the care and wellbeing of our students, families and staff are at the fore. We strive to sustain and further improve all aspects of College life in numerous ways ranging from curriculum and behaviour management through to relationship building and life skilling. Staff members at the College integrate strategies and practices which cater to the needs of a diverse range of students with a view to assisting students and staff to realise their dignity. Throughout our program has operated on a number of levels. A core program has run across all year levels and is coordinated by our Pastoral Care team consisting of the Pastoral Care Coordinator, Campus Minister, Campus Guidance Counsellor, STIE, Principal and Assistant to the Principal for Religious Education. This team has continued to meet weekly throughout the year to plan for sustained and relevant growth of Pastoral Care within our College. In addition to this, the group discuss and respond to the emerging needs of students and the College holistically. Opportunities have been provided for our students to achieve personal development in a range of areas including the building and maintenance of positive relationships, self-confidence, resilience, study skills and habits, goal setting, decision-making skills with regard to safe choices pertinent to contemporary issues of concern such as sexuality, drug use, technology use and diet. These opportunities are presented in a variety of ways ranging from teacher delivery, guest speakers and workshops to school activities and media presentations. The Pastoral Care team also provides staff, students and caregivers with support and follow up material. Parent, student and teacher satisfaction with the school Ongoing dialogue between the College, parents and students has identified a number of school initiatives which are working very well. The P-12 nature of the College, small class sizes, Pastoral Care programs and the mentoring program are examples of such initiatives which are highly thought of by the community. The College emphasis upon literacy and numeracy was also commended by parents. The P-12 external review highlighted the strengths of the College and engaged the community in dialogue about areas for self improvement. These areas have become improvement goals for 2011. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2011 3

Involving parents in their child s education The College employs a number of strategies to involve parent in their child's education: - Weekly newsletters in addition to occasional emails and letters - Parent-teacher meetings are held twice a year (and at other times when requested) - Prospective parent meetings are held at least once a year - Parent meetings (including meet the teacher) held in February each year - Parents have the opportunity to be involved through P&F, College Board and volunteer programs - Parents were involved in the P-12 External review of the College - Interviews with Parents and Leadership team members - IEP meetings are held with parents to discuss student learning Community partnerships are an important aspect of College life. The College values parents as the first educators of their children and is grateful for the efforts of parents and carers in sharing their time. Staff Profile Workforce Composition Teaching Staff Non-teaching Staff Headcounts Full-time equivalents 26 18 25.7 12 Qualifications of all teachers Highest level of attainment Doctorate Masters Post Graduate Diploma Bachelors Degree Diploma Certificate Number of classroom teachers and school leaders at the school 1 5 2 26 10 0 Expenditure on and teacher participation in Professional Learning The total funds expended on teacher professional learning in was $ The major professional development initiatives were as follows 9,503.10. - Behaviour Management - Literacy and Numeracy - First Steps Writing - Australian Curriculum - Curriculum Planning - Information Communication and Learning Technology - Religious Education - Benedictine Spirituality ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2011 4

Average staff attendance rate The staff attendance rate was 96.17 in. Proportion of staff retained from the previous school year From the end of the school year, 84 of staff were retained by the school for the year. Key Student Outcomes Attendance Student attendance - The average attendance rate for the whole school as a percentage in was 94. Student Achievement NAPLAN for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results our reading writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy results for the Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Domain Measures Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 7 Yr 9 Average score for the school in 361.4 435.1 557.2 588.5 Reading Average score for Australia in For the school the percentage of students at or above the national minimum standard. Average score for the school in 414.3 487.3 546.0 573.6 88.5 96.7 87.0 81.5 96.3 382.9 448.1 515.2 547.2 Writing Average score for Australia in For the school the percentage of students at or above the national minimum standard. Average score for the school in 418.6 485.2 533.4 567.7 92.3 89.5 96.3 85.2 90 346.5 435 541.9 580.1 Spelling Average score for Australia in For the school the percentage of students at or above the national minimum standard. 399.2 487.1 544.6 564.0 82.6 92.3 89.7 88.9 96.4 86.2 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2011 5

Domain Measures Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 7 Yr 9 Average score for the school in 342.7 467.5 548.6 577.0 Grammar and Punctuation Average score for Australia in For the school the percentage of students at or above the national minimum standard. Average score for the school in 416.9 499.7 535.1 578.8 69.6 92.3 96.6 82.6 96.3 89.7 355.2 463.3 545 591.8 Average score for Australia in 395.3 488.7 547.7 584.9 Numeracy For the school the percentage of students at or above the national minimum standard. 87 92 94.7 95.7 92.6 96.4 92.6 Attainment and Achievement Year 12 Apparent retention rates Year 10 to Year 12 Year 12 student enrolment as a percentage of the Year 10 student cohort. 61 Outcomes for our Year 12 cohort of (Data are available to schools from the QSA secure website using your existing security code) Number of students receiving a Senior Statement. Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate Individual Achievement. Number of students receiving an Overall Position (OP). Number of students who are completing/continuing a School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. Number of students awarded one or more Vocational Educational Training qualifications. Number of students awarded an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate II or above. Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate of Education at the end of Year 12. 17 0 10 3 6 4 11 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2011 6

Number of students awarded an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD). 0 Percentage of OP/ IBD eligible students with OP 1-15 or an IBD. 80 Percentage of Year 12 students who are completing or completed a SAT or were awarded one or more of the following: QCE, IBD, VET qualification. Percentage of Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) applicants receiving an offer. 76 Overall Position Bands (OP) Number of students in each Band for OP 1 to 25 OP 1-5 OP 6-10 OP 11-15 OP 16-20 OP 21-25 1 5 2 2 0 Vocational Educational Training qualification (VET) Number of students awarded certificates under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). Certificate I Certificate II Certificate III or above 0 4 0 Post-school destination information At the time of publishing this School Annual Report, the results of the Year 12 post-school destinations survey, Next Step Student Destination Report for the school were not available. Information about these post-school destinations of our students will be incorporated into this Report in September. SUBMIT FORM Please ensure that you attach your Achievements for relative to School Renewal Plan Goals documentation when submitting this form to email. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2011 7