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<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop<br />
<strong>Primary</strong> School<br />
Narre Warren Nth<br />
Inspiring Hearts<br />
& Minds<br />
<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> School <strong>Community</strong><br />
Registered School Number: 1499
Content<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
Contact Details.............................................................................................................. 2<br />
Our School Vision ......................................................................................................... 3<br />
School Overview ........................................................................................................... 4<br />
Principal’s <strong>Report</strong> .......................................................................................................... 6<br />
Education in Faith ......................................................................................................... 7<br />
Learning & Teaching ..................................................................................................... 8<br />
School <strong>Community</strong> and Student Wellbeing ................................................................. 10<br />
Leadership and Stewardship ...................................................................................... 12<br />
Financial Performance ................................................................................................ 15<br />
Future Directions ......................................................................................................... 16<br />
Contact Details<br />
Address:<br />
Principal:<br />
Parish Priest:<br />
School Board Chair:<br />
Telephone:<br />
Email:<br />
Website:<br />
2 Ernst Wanke Road Narre Warren Nth<br />
Maree Swenson<br />
Rev. Fr. Brendan Hogan<br />
Mrs. Melissa O’Loan<br />
03 8794 5777<br />
principal@marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au<br />
www.marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au<br />
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Our School Vision<br />
Vision<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
Our school, inspired by <strong>the</strong> person of St of <strong>the</strong> Cross <strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop:<br />
Is a Catholic community, where God’s love is experienced, shared and celebrated.<br />
Is a supportive community where quality relationships are nurtured, strong<br />
partnerships are valued, achievements celebrated and challenges embraced.<br />
Is a learning community growing <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r; where all are engaged, empowered and<br />
encouraged <strong>to</strong> develop a love of learning.<br />
Mission Statement<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth, is a Catholic primary school for <strong>the</strong><br />
children of Narre Warren Parish. Our staff is committed <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> evangelizing mission of <strong>the</strong><br />
Parish and <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> spiritual tradition and charisms of St <strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop.<br />
Our school community embraces <strong>the</strong> call <strong>to</strong> God’s mission in <strong>the</strong> spiritual tradition of <strong>the</strong><br />
Sisters of St Joseph with <strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop as <strong>the</strong>ir founder. Therefore, with trust in <strong>the</strong><br />
providence of God, <strong>the</strong> school endeavours <strong>to</strong> nurture in students <strong>the</strong> capacity and desire <strong>to</strong><br />
respond <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> needs of our time with faith and courage. In <strong>the</strong> words of St <strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop we<br />
strive <strong>to</strong> “Never see a need without doing something about it.”<br />
Our school is committed <strong>to</strong> developing a learning community for all of its members. The<br />
school undertakes <strong>to</strong> develop in <strong>the</strong> students <strong>the</strong>ir cognitive, affective and spiritual skills, <strong>to</strong><br />
enable <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> find God in all things, <strong>to</strong> enable <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> live out <strong>the</strong>ir vocation in life according<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> variety of <strong>the</strong>ir gifts.<br />
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School Overview<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth, is one of three Catholic primary schools for <strong>the</strong><br />
children of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Parish Narre Warren in <strong>the</strong> Diocese of Sale. The<br />
school is a Catholic primary school that embraces <strong>the</strong> call <strong>to</strong> God's mission in <strong>the</strong> spiritual tradition of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Sisters of St Joseph. We strive <strong>to</strong> be a Catholic community, where God's love is experienced,<br />
shared and celebrated.<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop School opened in 1995 <strong>the</strong> year St <strong>Mary</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Cross MacKillop was made a Saint<br />
for Australia. Our school community embraces <strong>the</strong> call <strong>to</strong> God’s mission in <strong>the</strong> spiritual tradition of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Sisters of St Joseph with <strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop as <strong>the</strong>ir founder. Therefore, with trust in <strong>the</strong> providence<br />
of God, <strong>the</strong> school endeavours <strong>to</strong> nurture in students <strong>the</strong> capacity and desire <strong>to</strong> respond <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
needs of our time with faith and courage. In <strong>the</strong> words of St <strong>Mary</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Cross MacKillop we strive <strong>to</strong><br />
“Never see a need without doing something about it.”<br />
Our school is committed <strong>to</strong> developing a safe and supportive learning environment. We undertake <strong>to</strong><br />
develop <strong>the</strong> whole child by nurturing a learning community that is growing <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r; where all are<br />
engaged, empowered and encouraged <strong>to</strong> develop a love of learning. We strive <strong>to</strong> develop in <strong>the</strong><br />
students <strong>the</strong>ir cognitive, emotional, physical and spiritual skills, <strong>to</strong> enable <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> find God in all<br />
things and <strong>to</strong> allow <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> live out <strong>the</strong>ir vocation in life according <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> variety of <strong>the</strong>ir gifts.<br />
We place particular importance on literacy and numeracy development, and on our pas<strong>to</strong>ral care<br />
processes <strong>to</strong> ensure <strong>the</strong> wellbeing of all. We aim <strong>to</strong> nurture quality relationships and value strong<br />
partnerships.<br />
The well being of all members of our community is of primary importance <strong>to</strong> staff and so we place<br />
great importance on our pas<strong>to</strong>ral care processes. We have a strong, supportive parent community<br />
and strive <strong>to</strong> link our students and <strong>the</strong>ir families <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir local community.<br />
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<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
The school consists of modern facilities and offers 24 permanent classrooms, a gymnasium, a<br />
performing arts hall, extensive ICT facilities, a large multi-purpose artificial turf athletics track, a large<br />
oval and a variety of playground equipment. The school also boasts it own wetlands learning<br />
environment. We offer lunchtime clubs, choir, band, extensive inter-school sporting programs,<br />
private music lessons and before/after school care.<br />
We strive <strong>to</strong> be a welcoming community that is open <strong>to</strong> meeting <strong>the</strong> needs of our diverse local<br />
community.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> we have 23 class groups which are mainly straight classes.<br />
VELS Grade MMPS Class Structure<br />
Level 1 Prep Prep 4 Preps<br />
Level 2 Years 1<br />
Year 2<br />
Level 3 Years 3<br />
Year 4<br />
Level 4 Year 5<br />
Year 6<br />
Junior 3 Year 1<br />
3 Year 2<br />
1 Year 1/2<br />
Middle 3 Year 3<br />
3 Year 4<br />
Senior 2 Year 5<br />
3 Year 6<br />
1 Year 5/6<br />
Year<br />
<strong>2011</strong> Enrolment<br />
Statistics<br />
Students<br />
Boys Girls Total<br />
P 35 52 87<br />
1 38 45 83<br />
2 48 38 86<br />
3 43 34 77<br />
4 37 33 70<br />
5 32 42 74<br />
6 43 44 87<br />
Total 276 288 564<br />
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Principal's <strong>Report</strong><br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
<strong>2011</strong> was a year when <strong>the</strong> school could fully enjoy <strong>the</strong> buildings works that had been such a<br />
feature of our school for <strong>the</strong> past three years. The school is extremely pleased that <strong>the</strong><br />
buildings have contributed so much <strong>to</strong> enriching <strong>the</strong> learning environment for our students.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> we welcomed Fr Brendan Hogan as our parish priest and in August Fr. Brendan<br />
was joined by Fr. Janeesh Jose as Assistant Priest for our parish ‘Our Lady Help of<br />
Christians, Narre Warren.’<br />
The school in conjunction with Youth Leadership Vic<strong>to</strong>ria again offered a very successful<br />
Out of School Hours (OSHC) program offering care for students prior <strong>to</strong> school from 6:30<br />
am and after school until 6pm. Some mornings <strong>the</strong>re can be 18 students in attendance and<br />
on <strong>the</strong> most popular night up <strong>to</strong> 55 students can be in attendance. In addition, vacation care<br />
programs were offered in all term holidays. Parents are very happy with <strong>the</strong> program.<br />
Quality craft programs that were introduced in <strong>2011</strong> were <strong>the</strong> highlight for parents and<br />
students alike. We are fortunate <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> offer families this wonderful service. The<br />
school is appreciative of <strong>the</strong> great staff that runs <strong>the</strong> program.<br />
It was certainly a family time for staff members with five staff members, ei<strong>the</strong>r giving birth<br />
this year or early in 2012. We wish our new mums every blessing.<br />
We truly have much <strong>to</strong> be grateful for at our school and I pray that each and every member<br />
of our school community will be inspired by St <strong>Mary</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Cross MacKillop:-<br />
Through her example, may we learn <strong>to</strong> recognize God’s will for each of us and<br />
trust in God’s providence.<br />
May her life of service awaken in us a deep respect for <strong>the</strong> poor and a passion<br />
for justice.<br />
May we share in her courage, see with her vision and love with her heart.<br />
St <strong>Mary</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Cross MacKillop pray for us.<br />
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Education in Faith<br />
Goals and Intended Outcomes<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> our goals in Education in Faith were:<br />
To actively foster <strong>the</strong> growth of a distinctly Catholic spirit in <strong>the</strong> school, an environment<br />
that, above all, loves and a community where God is found experienced and celebrated.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> we intended <strong>to</strong> meet this goal through:<br />
Knowledge of <strong>the</strong> person and charisms of St <strong>Mary</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Cross MacKillop amongst<br />
<strong>the</strong> students, staff and <strong>the</strong> parent community.<br />
To improve knowledge of Scripture for students through development of teacher<br />
knowledge and understanding in this area.<br />
To fur<strong>the</strong>r develop staff members’ skills in regards <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> effective planning and<br />
presenting of liturgies<br />
Achievements<br />
VALUE ADDED<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> we were fortunate <strong>to</strong> have <strong>the</strong> new hall and stage area for celebration of Masses,<br />
liturgies and reconciliations. The space, sound system, natural lighting, flexible spaces and room<br />
for more seating has allowed this <strong>to</strong> become a very special sacred space for <strong>the</strong> school<br />
community.<br />
<strong>2011</strong> was <strong>the</strong> first year that our school community celebrated our patron’s first feast day as a<br />
canonised saint for <strong>the</strong> whole Church. This was a special day when <strong>the</strong> whole school ga<strong>the</strong>red<br />
for a Mass for <strong>the</strong> feast day. This was followed by buddy class activities with a focus on <strong>the</strong> life of<br />
St <strong>Mary</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Cross MacKillop.<br />
The staff members were provided with many new electronic resources in <strong>2011</strong>. These included a<br />
folder containing St <strong>Mary</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Cross resources.<br />
‘Journeys’ and ‘Toge<strong>the</strong>r at One Altar’ resources were made available <strong>to</strong> staff and have assisted<br />
<strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> plan liturgies and quality programs that support <strong>the</strong> curriculum.<br />
Fr Elio Capra conducted a staff professional learning day that assisted staff <strong>to</strong> plan children’s<br />
liturgies. The staff greatly appreciated his expertise and his teaching style and have successfully<br />
implemented much of <strong>the</strong> content of his course in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir own programs.<br />
The ‘Composite Model’ of teaching scripture was <strong>the</strong> focus that <strong>the</strong> Assistant Principal<br />
responsible for Religious Education focused on in assisting teachers in our school. During <strong>the</strong><br />
year he modelled lessons for staff, worked one-on-one with individual teachers <strong>to</strong> take <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
understanding deeper and observed <strong>the</strong>ir teaching, offering <strong>the</strong>m feedback on his observations.<br />
Teachers have found this commitment <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir learning <strong>to</strong> be of great value and all of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
initiatives have increased <strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>the</strong> learning for <strong>the</strong>ir students.<br />
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Learning and Teaching<br />
Goals and Intended Outcomes<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> our goals in Teaching and Learning were:<br />
To create a learning culture that encourages all members of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop community <strong>to</strong><br />
strive for excellence through <strong>the</strong> implementation of a balanced and challenging curriculum<br />
that is focused on each individual’s best performance.<br />
To ensure students and staff experience ongoing success as learners, set <strong>the</strong>mselves high<br />
expectations and take responsibility for <strong>the</strong>ir own learning.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong>, we intended <strong>to</strong> meet <strong>the</strong>se goals through:<br />
Consistent application of learning procedures<br />
Structured content and format of literacy and numeracy blocks<br />
Improved student outcomes<br />
ICT active in Literacy and Numeracy time<br />
Achievements<br />
VALUE ADDED<br />
Whole school curriculum plan- This document has now been completed and<br />
comprehensively implemented. The document consists of 8 concepts over a 2 year cycle<br />
and is updated each term <strong>to</strong> ensure <strong>the</strong> needs of students in <strong>the</strong> cohort are met.<br />
Literacy and Numeracy- Delivering quality teaching blocks with a focus on key elements of<br />
literacy and numeracy continued <strong>to</strong> be a focus. Regular moni<strong>to</strong>ring of student progress was<br />
conducted by <strong>the</strong> classroom teacher and supported by leadership. Improved results in<br />
numeracy and P-2 literacy data have been noted.<br />
Planning for quality teaching-Planning days, teaching meetings and weekly level meetings<br />
for teachers ensured consistency in sequenced learning procedures and targeted teaching<br />
for needs of classes. Meetings with Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning each term<br />
were set up <strong>to</strong> ensure planning documentation met expectations, student needs and<br />
curriculum requirements. SRC insight data indicates <strong>the</strong> extent <strong>to</strong> which <strong>the</strong>re is effective<br />
communication in <strong>the</strong> planning of <strong>the</strong> curriculum as a strength in <strong>the</strong> school.<br />
Student learning- Students continue <strong>to</strong> engage in <strong>the</strong>ir learning through reflection, goal<br />
setting, team work, displaying positive learning behaviours, making decisions about <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
learning and achieving success. SRC insight data demonstrates an improvement in student<br />
learning confidence; which is <strong>the</strong> extent <strong>to</strong> which students have a positive perception of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
ability as a student.<br />
Professional learning for teachers- Professional learning for teachers is directly linked <strong>to</strong><br />
effective learning for students. All teachers were required <strong>to</strong> set teacher learning goals<br />
designed <strong>to</strong> improve student learning. In addition <strong>to</strong> this, collegial visits, professional learning<br />
team meetings, coaching conversations and review meetings with leadership all intended <strong>to</strong><br />
improve teacher effectiveness. Improved teacher effectiveness resulted in improved student<br />
outcomes. Professional learning throughout <strong>the</strong> year delivered by CEO staff and consultants<br />
provided opportunities for P-2 teachers focussed on improving spelling and writing<br />
outcomes. Years 3-6 teachers focussed on embedding ICT in teaching practise by utilising<br />
interactive learning through an increased use of technology devices.<br />
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<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
Assessment data and feedback-The Project management team began <strong>to</strong> explore feedback<br />
practises in our school and deepening our understanding of <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>the</strong>se <strong>to</strong> inform<br />
practise. This work will continue in<strong>to</strong> 2012. Analysis of formal assessment data continues <strong>to</strong><br />
be a focus in planning for school, level, class and individuals. Assessment days in February,<br />
<strong>the</strong> diocesan assessment schedule, Naplan data and class assessments were all utilised <strong>to</strong><br />
improve student learning.<br />
Literacy and Numeracy Special Learning Needs Students (LNSLN)- Our school<br />
continues <strong>to</strong> value <strong>the</strong> learning needs of all students, a number of which qualify for additional<br />
assistance through <strong>the</strong> Government funded special learning needs funding. In <strong>2011</strong>, thirtyfour<br />
students across all year levels accessed this funding with many needing support for<br />
severe language disorder.<br />
Additional support programs<br />
We offer <strong>the</strong> STA- Speech Therapy Assistance intervention program <strong>to</strong> students who need<br />
support in literacy achievement in particular oral language. EMU- Extending Ma<strong>the</strong>matically<br />
Understanding is a support program offered <strong>to</strong> year one students <strong>to</strong> assist with developing<br />
number skills. In <strong>2011</strong>, 12 students participated in this program conducted by an EMU<br />
trained teacher.<br />
PORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS IN YEARS 3 & 5<br />
NAPLAN TESTS 2009 2010<br />
2009–2010<br />
changes<br />
ANALYSIS OF NAPLAN DATA<br />
In year 3 numeracy <strong>the</strong> percentage of students reaching national minimum standards was<br />
pleasing and above that of like schools. Results in year 3 reading and grammar and<br />
punctuation were certainly lower than expected and an area that will need fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
investigation and moni<strong>to</strong>ring. The improvement in year 3 spelling is positive as this has<br />
been a focus area for P-2 in <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Numeracy, writing and reading in year 5 achieved excellent results. Our result for year 5<br />
writing was higher than like schools and continues <strong>to</strong> be strength. Grammar and punctuation<br />
and spelling are highlighted as areas <strong>to</strong> focus on for improvement.<br />
It is important <strong>to</strong> note that 13 LNSLN students (8.7% of year 3 & 5 cohort)) who are funded<br />
for serve language are included in our school results.<br />
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<strong>2011</strong><br />
2010-<strong>2011</strong><br />
changes<br />
YEAR 3 READING 98.6% 95.4% - 3.2% 90.9% -4.5%<br />
YEAR 3 WRITING 100% 100% 0.0 % 98.7% -1.3%<br />
YEAR 3 SPELLING 93% 91% -0.2 % 94.7% 3.7%<br />
YEAR 3 GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION 91.5% 94% 2.5 % 90.8% -3.2%<br />
YEAR 3 NUMERACY 84.5% 100% 15.5 % 100% 0%<br />
YEAR 5 READING 94.3% 95.7% 1.4% 95.7% 0%<br />
YEAR 5 WRITING 98.9% 98.9% 0.0% 98.6% -0.3%<br />
YEAR 5 SPELLING 93.2% 95.6 % 2.4% 89.7% -5.9%<br />
YEAR 5 GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION 95.5% 97.8% 4.1% 91.2% -6.6%<br />
YEAR 5 NUMERACY 90.8% 98.9% 0.1% 98.6% 0.3%
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
School <strong>Community</strong> and Student Wellbeing<br />
Goals and Intended Outcomes<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> our goals in School <strong>Community</strong> and Student Wellbeing were:<br />
To sustain a strong school community where people feel connected, where relationships are<br />
built on mutual trust and a deep respect for each o<strong>the</strong>r, and where everyone is safe, cared for<br />
and happy.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong>, we intended <strong>to</strong> meet this goal through:<br />
Continuing <strong>to</strong> build an engaged, committed and resilient staff<br />
Reach out <strong>to</strong> and promote <strong>the</strong> importance of families and <strong>the</strong>ir positive impact on <strong>the</strong><br />
school<br />
Empowering students <strong>to</strong> be confident, resilient and happy at school<br />
Promoting better behaviour through deeper engagement in <strong>the</strong>ir learning<br />
Achievements<br />
STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE 93.9%<br />
VALUE ADDED<br />
There has been an emphasis across <strong>the</strong> school <strong>to</strong> educate students, teachers and parents<br />
about <strong>the</strong> importance of students regularly attending school and being punctual <strong>to</strong> class so<br />
as <strong>to</strong> maximise <strong>the</strong> learning potential for each student. Attendance at school is a key<br />
ingredient in ensuring a students success. It is also important that wherever possible, family<br />
holidays are taken during school vacations. It was pleasing <strong>to</strong> see that student attendance<br />
increased from 91.5% in 2010 <strong>to</strong> 93.9% in <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Term 2 saw <strong>the</strong> senior school musical production ‘Kids at Sea’<br />
performed on two consecutive nights. This was well attended<br />
with 96% of families in attendance with over 500 present in <strong>the</strong><br />
audience at each production. We were delighted <strong>to</strong> have<br />
residents from our neighbouring aged care facility attend<br />
rehearsals. The idea of two entire casts gave students greater<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> have more lead roles and for each student <strong>to</strong> be<br />
seen more easily by <strong>the</strong>ir family members in <strong>the</strong> audience. All<br />
stakeholders were pleased with this new initiative and <strong>the</strong> fact<br />
that our production could be performed in our local neighbourhood.<br />
The senior students had a consistent involvement with <strong>the</strong> residents from <strong>the</strong> aged care<br />
facility through weekly visits each Monday afternoon. On <strong>the</strong>se days our students could<br />
interact with and entertain <strong>the</strong> residents. Many parents accompany <strong>the</strong> students each week<br />
<strong>to</strong> Bupa. They also had a weekly knitting club at lunchtime when students and parents made<br />
rugs for <strong>the</strong> nursing home under <strong>the</strong> leadership of a core group of parents. The BUPA<br />
coordina<strong>to</strong>r in liaison with <strong>the</strong> school coordina<strong>to</strong>r organised a Special Dance programme for<br />
a number of students <strong>to</strong> participate in this programme and support residents in keeping fit<br />
and having fun.<br />
<strong>2011</strong> saw <strong>the</strong> <strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop Café open as a drop in coffee and chat venue during school<br />
hours. Regular parent workshops were offered in <strong>the</strong> areas of crafts and cooking and were<br />
greatly appreciated by those who attended.<br />
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<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
STUDENT SATISFACTION<br />
In Term 3 students were involved in age appropriate playground surveys. The focus was <strong>to</strong><br />
ga<strong>the</strong>r knowledge and evidence of <strong>the</strong> students’ thoughts and feelings about playing in <strong>the</strong><br />
playground. The majority of <strong>the</strong> students indicated <strong>the</strong>y felt safe and confident in <strong>the</strong><br />
playground and if <strong>the</strong>y had problems <strong>the</strong>y knew who <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong>, <strong>to</strong> address <strong>the</strong> issue though<br />
sometimes a few mentioned <strong>the</strong>y didn’t want <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p play <strong>to</strong> report it. Students were<br />
generally confident that issues were followed up by staff but sometimes <strong>the</strong>y felt teachers<br />
didn’t tell <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> outcome of <strong>the</strong> issue. Many students made mention of <strong>the</strong> fact that<br />
teachers had walkie talkies, wore bright vests and had first aid bags and that help was<br />
quickly available if <strong>the</strong>re was a problem. Senior students enjoyed <strong>the</strong> playground and still<br />
found things <strong>to</strong> do. Many students commented verbally, in writing or through <strong>the</strong>ir drawings<br />
about enjoying <strong>the</strong> playground equipment, <strong>the</strong> open space and <strong>the</strong> freedom <strong>to</strong> play in all<br />
areas. Some senior students made suggestions on how <strong>the</strong> playground could be improved<br />
and one of <strong>the</strong> suggestions was <strong>to</strong> have more seating around <strong>the</strong> school.<br />
PARENT SATISFACTION<br />
The school offered a parent education program entitled “Think U Know Internet Safety<br />
Session’ which was attended by a large group of parents. The cyber smart information<br />
evening was presented <strong>to</strong> assist parents in teaching <strong>the</strong>ir children how <strong>to</strong> develop protective<br />
and responsible behaviours when communicating online. Digital citizenship requires vital<br />
values that our students need <strong>to</strong> learn <strong>to</strong> operate in <strong>to</strong>day’s world.<br />
The prep and junior concert was well attended with over 500 parents, grandparents and<br />
family members present at both performances. On leaving <strong>the</strong> hall many positive comments<br />
were made by <strong>the</strong> parent community. One that was repeatedly heard was ‘I didn’t realise<br />
little ones could be so talented’.<br />
SRC insight data reveals parent satisfaction with <strong>the</strong> school is good with an overall 66% (with<br />
<strong>the</strong> highest score in <strong>the</strong> state being 80%) of parents happy with <strong>the</strong> school.<br />
Both school board and friends of <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Mackillop</strong> meetings are well attended by our parent<br />
community. Feedback from <strong>the</strong>se parent bodies, along with active parent involvement in <strong>the</strong><br />
school indicates a general satisfaction from parents.<br />
The Disco, BBQ and market night was very well attended by <strong>the</strong> staff and parent community.<br />
The Hall, Gym, and BBQ area were seen <strong>to</strong> be at full capacity at all times.<br />
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Leadership and Stewardship<br />
Goals and Intended Outcomes<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> our goals in Leadership and Stewardship were:<br />
To support and develop each persons potential for leadership by ensuring that those<br />
organizational structures and processes needed for leadership <strong>to</strong> flourish at all levels are in<br />
place.<br />
To improve and maintain <strong>the</strong> buildings, grounds and school facilities so as <strong>to</strong> better meet <strong>the</strong><br />
current and future needs of <strong>the</strong> school community.<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> we intended <strong>to</strong> meet <strong>the</strong>se goals through:<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r improvements are made <strong>to</strong> ICT infrastructure and hardware<br />
Performance and Development Culture is embedded in <strong>the</strong> practice of all teachers<br />
Ongoing formation of <strong>the</strong> leadership teams that operate throughout <strong>the</strong> school<br />
Staff members share <strong>the</strong>ir expertise with colleagues<br />
Achievements<br />
TEACHING STAFF ATTENDANCE RATE 88.4 %<br />
STAFF RETENTION RATE 82.5%<br />
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS<br />
MASTERS 0%<br />
GRADUATE 23.53%<br />
CERTIFICATE GRADUATE 0%<br />
DEGREE BACHELOR 70.59%<br />
DIPLOMA ADVANCED 20.41%<br />
NO QUALIFICATIONS LISTED 11.76%<br />
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EXPENDITURE AND TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING<br />
DESCRIPTION OF PL UNDERTAKEN IN <strong>2011</strong><br />
In <strong>2011</strong> <strong>the</strong> development and implementation of a whole staff professional learning project<br />
that focused on student learning and <strong>the</strong> performance and development culture (PDC) of<br />
<strong>the</strong> school, established itself as a very positive learning <strong>to</strong>ol for teachers. This initiative was<br />
<strong>the</strong> major focus of <strong>the</strong> professional learning for all staff.<br />
Two major new initiatives for <strong>the</strong> project in <strong>2011</strong> included all teachers making collegial visits<br />
<strong>to</strong> observe <strong>the</strong> teaching of o<strong>the</strong>r colleagues, <strong>to</strong> assist <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> learn about <strong>the</strong>ir own goals.<br />
Secondly teachers met each term with <strong>the</strong> four members of <strong>the</strong> Executive Leadership team<br />
<strong>to</strong> reflect on and receive feedback on <strong>the</strong>ir practice and <strong>the</strong>ir individual learning goals.<br />
The <strong>the</strong>me of <strong>the</strong> project is ‘From dependency <strong>to</strong> empowerment, surface thinking <strong>to</strong> deeper<br />
thinking, and abstract <strong>to</strong> action’. The <strong>the</strong>mes are <strong>the</strong> purpose or ‘lenses’ <strong>to</strong> focus <strong>the</strong><br />
learning of staff and were collaboratively decided by staff <strong>to</strong> focus on what our students<br />
need in order <strong>to</strong> be powerful learners.<br />
The goal of <strong>the</strong> project is <strong>to</strong> engage staff in a student learning focused action research<br />
project that aspires <strong>to</strong>:<br />
1. Have staff and students critically exploring and practically engaging with <strong>the</strong><br />
concepts comprising <strong>the</strong> project <strong>the</strong>me<br />
2. Improve student learning<br />
3. Achieve better focused and personalized professional learning<br />
4. Improve staff and student involvement in decision making<br />
5. Enhance <strong>the</strong> performance and development culture of <strong>the</strong> school<br />
The work of <strong>the</strong> project was undertaken using action research model with all teachers using<br />
a learning journal <strong>to</strong> record <strong>the</strong>ir learning goals, actions and reflections. School closure<br />
days, individual learning plans, workshops, professional learning team meetings and a<br />
project management team were used <strong>to</strong> facilitate <strong>the</strong> learning.<br />
NUMBER OF TEACHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PL *<br />
AVERAGE EXPENDITURE PER TEACHER FOR PL $187.14<br />
All 42 teaching staff participated in<br />
professional learning in <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
*This indicates <strong>the</strong> number of school teaching staff who engaged in professional learning not <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal attendees of all professional<br />
learning activities.<br />
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TEACHER SATISFACTION<br />
In <strong>2011</strong> all teachers were involved in an online<br />
survey conducted by <strong>the</strong> CECV entitled School<br />
Improvement Framework Strategy – Performance<br />
and Development Culture Questionnaire. The<br />
results of this survey were very pleasing and<br />
indicated that <strong>the</strong> school could apply as having<br />
accreditation as a Performance and Development<br />
Culture School. The Project Management Team<br />
has opted <strong>to</strong> do this in 2012. The results indicated<br />
that staff had a very positive view of <strong>the</strong>ir own and<br />
<strong>the</strong> school’s professional learning:-<br />
Performance & Development Culture Survey<br />
Element 1 Induction for teachers new <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> school.<br />
Element 2A Use of multiple sources of<br />
feedback on teacher<br />
effectiveness<br />
Element 3 Cus<strong>to</strong>mised individual teacher<br />
development plans<br />
Element 4 Quality professional<br />
development<br />
Element 5 Extent of performance and<br />
development culture<br />
Expected Actual<br />
Result Result<br />
75% 93.5%<br />
The results for this<br />
element are not recorded<br />
as a percentage. The<br />
responses for each<br />
question were analysed<br />
and prioritised as an area<br />
<strong>to</strong> focus and improve on.<br />
75% 79.2%<br />
75% 77.5%<br />
75% 66.1%<br />
Teachers actively belong <strong>to</strong> many professional networks throughout <strong>the</strong> Diocese and<br />
Special Interest Teams which continue <strong>to</strong> develop <strong>the</strong>ir professional expertise, enable<br />
<strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> share <strong>the</strong>ir talents, learn from colleagues and provide additional opportunities for<br />
students. Teachers feel that <strong>the</strong>ir own individual learning plans are informed by <strong>the</strong><br />
learning outcomes of <strong>the</strong>ir students (92.8%) and <strong>the</strong>ir own analysis of <strong>the</strong>ir teaching in<br />
relation <strong>to</strong> a set of teaching Standards (96.5%).<br />
The school is blessed with a generous, hard working and dedicated staff. Their support<br />
for each o<strong>the</strong>r, our students and our families is evidenced in a variety of ways on a daily<br />
basis.<br />
Staff members continue <strong>to</strong> be appreciative of <strong>the</strong> buildings, resources and equipment<br />
that <strong>the</strong>y have available <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> assist <strong>the</strong>m in <strong>the</strong>ir work. They are particularly<br />
grateful <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> parent body for <strong>the</strong> many ways that parents support teachers and students<br />
in <strong>the</strong> classrooms, on excursions, at sporting events, by <strong>the</strong>ir attendance at school<br />
events, <strong>the</strong>ir outstanding fundraising efforts and <strong>the</strong>ir work on committees.<br />
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Financial Performance<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
Financial Performance for <strong>the</strong> year ended 31 December <strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>Report</strong>ing Framework Modified Cash $<br />
Recurrent income Tuition<br />
School fees 269,886<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r fee income 101,990<br />
Private income 21,466<br />
State government recurrent grants 1,090,278<br />
Australian government recurrent grants 2,831,042<br />
Total recurrent income 4,314,663<br />
Recurrent expenditure Tuition<br />
Salaries, allowances and related expenses 3,116,624<br />
Non salary expenses 482,627<br />
Total recurrent expenditure 3,599,251<br />
Capital income and expenditure Tuition<br />
Government capital grants -<br />
Capital fees and levies 170,601<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r capital income 2,704<br />
Total capital income 173,304<br />
Total capital expenditure 136,133<br />
Loans (includes refundable enrolment deposits and<br />
recurrent, capital and bridging loans) Tuition<br />
Total opening balance 225,019<br />
Total closing balance 175,639<br />
Non DEEWR FQ reported items Tuition<br />
System levies (payments) (394,813)<br />
Intra systemic transfer receipts (payments) (2,562)<br />
Diocesan capital fund (SCF) receipts (payments) (33,576)<br />
Note that <strong>the</strong> information provided is not comparable with o<strong>the</strong>r educational sec<strong>to</strong>rs. This VRQA template is not comparable <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
ACARA school-level income reporting requirements which are <strong>to</strong> be reported on <strong>the</strong> MySchool website later this year. ACARA<br />
school level reporting requirements will require system level income from Government grants and some private income <strong>to</strong> be<br />
allocated by school. This will be a small adjustment in relation <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal level of school resources. At this stage, recurrent income<br />
from Government sources, school generated income and capital expenditure are <strong>to</strong> be reported by schools. Additionally when<br />
assessing <strong>the</strong> private income of <strong>the</strong> school include both recurrent and capital school fees.<br />
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Future Directions<br />
<strong>Mary</strong> MacKillop <strong>Primary</strong> School, Narre Warren Nth<br />
Faith<br />
In 2012 <strong>the</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> School Improvement Plan indicates that <strong>the</strong> focus will be on:<br />
To explore <strong>the</strong> meaning behind <strong>the</strong> newly introduced school mot<strong>to</strong> “Inspiring<br />
Hearts and Minds”<br />
To extend <strong>the</strong> composite model of scripture<br />
To continue <strong>the</strong> process of Catholic School Renewal<br />
Learning and Teaching<br />
In 2012 <strong>the</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> School Improvement Plan indicates that <strong>the</strong> focus will be on:<br />
Active Learning through <strong>the</strong> use of ICT and Ma<strong>the</strong>matics<br />
To continue <strong>to</strong> improve student outcomes in literacy and numeracy<br />
Personalized professional learning and <strong>the</strong> development of effective feedback<br />
structures.<br />
Growth<br />
In 2012 <strong>the</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> School Improvement Plan indicates that <strong>the</strong> focus will be on:<br />
Building and promoting a positive active community<br />
Increasing students, staff and parent’s confidence and motivation as learners<br />
Leadership<br />
In 2012 <strong>the</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> School Improvement Plan indicates that <strong>the</strong> focus will be on:<br />
Level Leaders of Learning <strong>to</strong> reflect and improve <strong>the</strong>ir effectiveness through<br />
exploring <strong>the</strong> coaching model<br />
Opportunities for leadership through Project Management Team, Special Interest<br />
teams, PLT meetings, Student Leadership Roles and Parent Committees<br />
Stewardship<br />
In 2012 <strong>the</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> School Improvement Plan indicates that <strong>the</strong> focus will be on:<br />
Improving <strong>the</strong> ICT infrastructure and software/hardware<br />
Working <strong>to</strong>wards improving <strong>the</strong> school’s sustainability practices<br />
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