Holy Name Primary East Preston REGISTERED SCHOOL NUMBER: 1438 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... 9 Learning & Teaching... 11 Student Wellbeing... 15 Leadership & Management... 18 School Community... 21 Financial Performance... 23 Future Directions... 24 VRQA Compliance Data... 25 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 1
Contact Details ADDRESS 12 Robb Street Reservoir VIC 3073 PRINCIPAL Mr. David Delaney PARISH PRIEST Fr. Peter O Rourke SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR Mr. Dennis Apostolopolous TELEPHONE (03) 94710883 EMAIL principal@hnpe. catholic.edu.au WEBSITE www.hnpe.catholic.edu.au Minimum Standards Attestation I, David Delaney attest that Holy Name Primary 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 Holy Name is a faith centred school that empowers its community to become responsible, resilient and reflective learners; engaged and motivated in their learning journey. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 3
School Overview As part of the Federal Government compliance requirements, we are to report to the community on various aspects of our school each year. This can be done in a variety of ways. I have chosen the Annual report as a concise format for presenting a snapshot of life at Holy Name during the past year. Holy Name School was originally staffed by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Currently the school experiences the enrichment of more than 27 nationalities incorporating a multicultural flavour into our school community. Holy Name is a Catholic co-educational school that currently has an enrolment of 343 children from Prep to Year Six. Holy Name employs a staff of thirty seven. The class structure is two classes of each single year level. This year there is a third Year Three class due to increased demand, culminating in fifteen classrooms. The school also has dedicated classrooms for the Performing Arts, Visual Art and Interactive Learning Centre (Library). The school also uses the parish hall. The school employs a specialist Physical Education Teacher part time. The school has an SES score of 95. Holy Name School is multicultural, has varied family structures, and has families from low socioeconomic to middle class professional backgrounds. The school has many children involved in outside school activities, enjoys active parental involvement and encourages parental decisionmaking and responsibility. Holy Name School offers progressive, individually focused and challenging education programs based on the Archdiocesan Religious Education texts and the domains of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, forming the basis of an integrated curriculum approach. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 4
Principal s Report It is a privilege to be the Principal of such a great school. In my time here I have found the parent community to be very welcoming and supportive and this was totally evident by the enormous success of the Fete. The children are delightful and the staff dedicated and passionate about their responsibilities. Holy Name truly is a special place. Holy Name School has long enjoyed a good reputation in the local community and we experienced a very healthy number of Prep applications for 2013, we eventually enrolled fifty - one children. This year the school is working through the final year of our Annual Action Plan. The school undertook the External Review Process following our own Self Reflection Report and identified the goals for School Improvement over the next four year cycle; these are listed in the following five spheres. Our focus has been on the five spheres: Education in Faith To strengthen the Catholic identity of the school by giving it a higher priority across all areas of the school. Learning and Teaching To further develop an engaging, differentiated learning environment in which students achieve ongoing improvement and success. Student Wellbeing To further develop a positive school climate which empowers students to be confident, independent and resilient individuals. Leadership and Management To further develop and sustain a healthy team culture characterised by a shared vision, positive morale, active staff engagement and a focus on continuous improvement. School Community. To strengthen community partnerships, both local and global, to support authentic teacher and student learning. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 5
The school continued to build on its focus on Cyber Safety with both parent and student information sessions. Holy Name is privileged to have a supportive Parish Priest and a great band of active parents who work hard both in the classrooms providing assistance and in the fundraising / social sphere, arranging opportunities for families to get together and to provide extra resources for our school; this included new computers for the students. The school has an active involvement in and relationship with the Parish and we have worked hard to enhance this relationship. Thanks everyone for a great effort in 2013. We look forward to an even more productive 2014. David Delaney Principal 2013 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 6
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Education in Faith Goals & Intended Outcomes Achievements Reflecting a strong Catholic perspective across the curriculum is evident by the many Catholic visuals displayed around the school. Our office foyer contains a school mural complete with theme which reflects our school community, past and present; a school candle, statue and banner. Each classroom has a crucifix, prayer table complete with liturgical coloured cloths for each season, candle, school statue and bible. All teaching staff uses the Religious Education Framework as the basis for their teaching. A rigorous assessment program has now been incorporated with this framework. We have endeavoured to strengthen school and parish relationships in faith by Celebrating the Word weekly in all classrooms. Encouraging mass attendance by celebrating children s sacramental faith journeys during the weekend masses. Regular use of church as a place of worship for mass and reconciliation Sacramental preparations inclusive of all parishioners Involving parishioners in praying for the children Parish Priest being a visible presence in the school Home meetings with Parish Priest and small groups of school families meet as part of their faith journeys Additional focus for 2013 is: To improve staff and student engagement and knowledge of the RE Curriculum To improve staff and student knowledge of and involvement in social justice The introduction of Meditation twice a week across the school Each child in the school knows and says the school prayer. There are regular opportunities provided for the celebration of prayer and liturgy which welcomes the parish community. Opportunities such as: Beginning of school year and term masses End of school year and term prayer gatherings Feast day celebrations eg. Feast of Assumption of Mary, Feasts of St Anne & Joachim ( Grandparents Day) Mother s and Father s Day Prayer Gatherings Inclusion of praying and celebrating the Sacraments of Confirmation, First Eucharist and Penance across all year levels Guest speakers who share their knowledge in areas such as the sacraments Reflection day for post confirmation children The importance of professional development for staff to enhance their own knowledge and improve the application of religious education to more than just a curriculum area is evident at 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 9
Holy Name. All staff meetings begin with prayer. A focus on staff spirituality is timetabled each year where staff may be informed and challenged and given time to reflect on their own faith journeys. Faith development is provided for the school community through the following: Preps in Pyjamas Sacramental workshops Each child has their own copy of To Know Worship and Love Series 11 RE News publication monthly Focus on assessment Spirituality for staff on school closure day. VALUE ADDED School Leaders attending the annual St Patrick s Day Mass Numerous levels fundraising activities for our Social Justice program Choir visiting nursing home 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 10
Learning & Teaching Goals & Intended Outcomes That student achievement in Reading will improve. That student achievement in Numeracy will improve. That students will be more engaged and take more ownership of their own learning. Achievements E1149 Holy Name School, Reservoir PROPORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MININUM STANDARDS NAPLAN TESTS 2011 % 2012 % 2011 2012 Changes % 2013 % 2012 2013 Changes % YR 03 Reading 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 YR 03 Writing 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 YR 03 Spelling 100.0 100.0 0.0 96.8-3.2 YR 03 Grammar & Punctuation 100.0 100.0 0.0 98.4-1.6 YR 03 Numeracy 98.1 100.0 1.9 98.5-1.5 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 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 11
YR 05 Grammar & Punctuation 100.0 97.4-2.6 94.2-3.2 YR 05 Numeracy 100.0 97.4-2.6 94.3-3.1 AVERAGE STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE BY YEAR LEVEL % Year 1 95.63 Year 2 95.37 Year 3 97.13 Year 4 96.00 Year 5 96.95 Year 6 95.50 Overall average attendance 96.10 TEACHING STAFF ATTENDANCE RATE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 12
Teaching Staff Attendance Rate 90.91% STAFF RETENTION RATE Staff Retention Rate 89.66% TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate 0.00% Masters 16.00% Graduate 28.00% Certificate Graduate 0.00% Degree Bachelor 52.00% Diploma Advanced 4.00% No Qualifications Listed 0.00% STAFF COMPOSITION Principal Class 2 Teaching Staff (Head Count) 26 FTE Teaching Staff 21.080 Non-Teaching Staff (Head Count) 10 FTE Non-Teaching Staff 6.277 Indigenous Teaching Staff 0 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 13
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Student Wellbeing Goals & Intended Outcomes That improved student behaviour and increased resilience will ensure a positive learning environment for every student. Achievements Overall, Student Wellbeing is a very positive feature of Holy Name. As already indicated the students have a very positive regard for school, their peers and teachers. Overall, Student Wellbeing scores on the Student Attitude to School Survey are strong. Data relating to relationships indicates that behaviours are generally very positive such as students showing forgiveness, fairness, respect and care. Holy Name School enjoys the confidence of its parents and sponsoring faith community. The parents appreciate the dedication and expertise of staff and particularly the sense of welcome and approachability they experience. In the parent focus it is obvious that there are many in the community who have had intergenerational involvement in the school and parish. These bonds are cherished by those who have them. Students connectedness to school and to their peers is one way to gauge how successful our programs are at present. Also, classroom behaviour gives us an indication of how well they are engaged in their learning which relates to learning outcomes in all curriculum areas. Social skills play an important role in promoting student wellbeing as well as impact on student safety both in the classroom and outside the classroom. At Holy Name School we have spent several years introducing and then modifying the Bounce Back Program so that it is taught to all students at each level of the school and is progressive through the school. It has recently been integrated with both the R.E. program and inquiry units so that it has the opportunity to be embedded into the curriculum. As well as the Bounce Back Program, which is the basis we work from, we supplement the wellbeing program with activities such as: *Lunch Art & Craft *Twice Weekly Meditation * our Buddy System; * our Outdoor Education Program Years 4-6; * comprehensive Arts program; 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 15
* whole school events such as Grandparents Day and Christmas Carols; * Melbourne Storm Program * AFL sports clinics * extra-curricular activities such as Active After School Sport Program, Kelly Sports, Mad on Music and Chess Club. Non attendance is managed as per our parent and staff handbooks by requiring the parents to contact the school by either phone, email or by note of the child s absence. If the school has not been informed the school contacts the parents after two consecutive day s absence. VALUE ADDED Extra Curricula lunchtime activities -Introduction of House teams - Fund raising foci -Para Olympian spoke to senior students -Development of Student Wellbeing Team - vegetable garden project -Cyber Bullying Parent and Student Sessions -All staff completed Mandatory Reporting compliance STUDENT SATISFACTION 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 16
The students feel a sense of belonging to Holy Name School (SRC Student Attitudes to School Survey 2012: Connectedness to School 54%). Student survey data show that the student s motivation to school is at 61%. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 17
Leadership & Management Goals & Intended Outcomes That staff are more empowered through the collaborative decision making processes of the school. That improved feedback processes will lead to professional growth of all staff. Achievements The School Leadership team is expanded to eight members with release from Classroom teaching. Four whole staff Professional development days were held in 2013. These focussed on: Staff spirituality, Contemporary Learning, ( CEOM Northern staff), Autism PD provided by Kate Fidler, a psychologist. In consultation with the Zone Educational Services Consultant work on redrafting the Annual Action plan in a format to reflect the new vision statement continued. Staff meetings and Professional Learning Teams meet each week, alternating Literacy and Maths. Staff Professional Development in Mathematics The School Advisory Board continued to meet twice a term with a focus on meeting issues raised by parents and staff Continued use of N-Forma e-roll for attendance records enabling parents to phone absences to the office and for teachers to have easy electronic access for attendance records. Staff training on how to use Nforma for Student Wellbeing notes. EXPENDITURE AND TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DESCRIPTION OF PL UNDERTAKEN IN 2012 Two staff members completed their Masters of Student Wellbeing Numeracy Professional Development with Monash University Staff Professional development days averaged 8 days per staff member. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 18
Staff Professional Development costs for 2013 were - $19 939.23, this eqates to $569.70 per staff member. Twenty nine staff received Professional Development. An additional $50 426 was spent relieving staff for further professional development and associated activities. The activities the staff participated in were varied. All teaching staff attended a faith development day; other staff participated in the Northern Region Thinking Cluster. Literacy Professional Development was conducted through the Litearacy Assessment Program. Some staff attended Numeracy clusters and Reading Recovery training. Other training undertaken was in Art workshops and Student Wellbeing. The Numeracy Coordinator attended the Mathematics Leadership course at Monash University. The Year 3&6 teachers were part of the Catholic Education Literacy Assessment Project. Two staff members were studying for their Masters in Wellbeing. NUMBER OF TEACHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PL 28 AVERAGE EXPENDITURE PER TEACHER FOR PL $750 TEACHER SATISFACTION Staff moral is very high and there is a tremendous work ethic among the staff. Staff attends numerous school functions throughout the year and support each other. From the Insight SRC data, statistically the staff satisfaction rose considerably in 2013. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 19
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School Community Goals & Intended Outcomes That parent and community connections are strengthened to improve student learning. Achievements - School Production - The Yr 6 students undertook Confirmation community projects which involved them in many aspects of helping in the local community. - Our year 5 and 6 students have active involvement with local secondary colleges through themed days, production previews, and orientation and familiarisation sessions. - Grandparents and Special Friends Day was a great success. We celebrated during the year with: - the Year 5/6 family social night - Mad on Music lessons continued & Family Concert - EMQ was employed to upgrade our emergency management and to hold regular evacuation drills - Streets Ahead program commenced with Walking to School Day in May - All families were encouraged to Walk to school on nominated days, - The Sunglasses campaign continued with each child being given a pair of sunglasses by the P & F, - The choir sang at a nursing home. - Nude food days - House teams activities Inter school sport plays an important role in activities at Holy Name. The Year 6, assisted by some Year 5 students play summer and winter sport against other local schools on Fridays,. We enter teams in the local athletics, cross country, Rugby,Kanga cricket and Hoop time basketball competitions. The school P & F hosted very successful fundraising nights and activities. PARENT SATISFACTION 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 21
Parents believe that the school encourages them to get involved and have input in planning for the future (SRC Parent Opinion Survey 2012: Connectedness to peers 70%). The parent body donated over $64 000 in 2013. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 22
Financial Performance REPORTING FRAMEWORK Recurrent income MODIFIED CASH $ Tuition School fees Other fee income Private income State government recurrent grants Australian government recurrent grants Total recurrent income Recurrent Expenditure Tuition Salaries; allowances and related expenses Non salary expenses Total recurrent expenditure Capital income and expenditure Tuition Government capital grants Capital fees and levies Other capital income Total capital income Total capital expenditure Loans (includes refundable enrolment deposits and recurrent, capital and bridging loans) Total opening balance Total closing balance 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 23
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VRQA Compliance Data Copy your School Performance data via the link on the Annual Report to the School Community 2013 page and past here. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 25