2011 Annual Report to the Community - Mary Mackillop Primary ...

Learning and Teaching
Goals and Intended Outcomes
Mary MacKillop Primary School, Narre Warren Nth
In 2011 our goals in Teaching and Learning were:
To create a learning culture that encourages all members of the Mary MacKillop community to
strive for excellence through the implementation of a balanced and challenging curriculum
that is focused on each individual’s best performance.
To ensure students and staff experience ongoing success as learners, set themselves high
expectations and take responsibility for their own learning.
In 2011, we intended to meet these goals through:
Consistent application of learning procedures
Structured content and format of literacy and numeracy blocks
Improved student outcomes
ICT active in Literacy and Numeracy time
Achievements
VALUE ADDED
Whole school curriculum plan- This document has now been completed and
comprehensively implemented. The document consists of 8 concepts over a 2 year cycle
and is updated each term to ensure the needs of students in the cohort are met.
Literacy and Numeracy- Delivering quality teaching blocks with a focus on key elements of
literacy and numeracy continued to be a focus. Regular monitoring of student progress was
conducted by the classroom teacher and supported by leadership. Improved results in
numeracy and P-2 literacy data have been noted.
Planning for quality teaching-Planning days, teaching meetings and weekly level meetings
for teachers ensured consistency in sequenced learning procedures and targeted teaching
for needs of classes. Meetings with Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning each term
were set up to ensure planning documentation met expectations, student needs and
curriculum requirements. SRC insight data indicates the extent to which there is effective
communication in the planning of the curriculum as a strength in the school.
Student learning- Students continue to engage in their learning through reflection, goal
setting, team work, displaying positive learning behaviours, making decisions about their
learning and achieving success. SRC insight data demonstrates an improvement in student
learning confidence; which is the extent to which students have a positive perception of their
ability as a student.
Professional learning for teachers- Professional learning for teachers is directly linked to
effective learning for students. All teachers were required to set teacher learning goals
designed to improve student learning. In addition to this, collegial visits, professional learning
team meetings, coaching conversations and review meetings with leadership all intended to
improve teacher effectiveness. Improved teacher effectiveness resulted in improved student
outcomes. Professional learning throughout the year delivered by CEO staff and consultants
provided opportunities for P-2 teachers focussed on improving spelling and writing
outcomes. Years 3-6 teachers focussed on embedding ICT in teaching practise by utilising
interactive learning through an increased use of technology devices.
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