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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. 2011 Annual Report to the School Community 8
Mary MacKillop Primary School, Narre Warren Nth Assessment data and feedback-The Project management team began to explore feedback practises in our school and deepening our understanding of the use of these to inform practise. This work will continue into 2012. Analysis of formal assessment data continues to be a focus in planning for school, level, class and individuals. Assessment days in February, the diocesan assessment schedule, Naplan data and class assessments were all utilised to improve student learning. Literacy and Numeracy Special Learning Needs Students (LNSLN)- Our school continues to value the learning needs of all students, a number of which qualify for additional assistance through the Government funded special learning needs funding. In 2011, thirtyfour students across all year levels accessed this funding with many needing support for severe language disorder. Additional support programs We offer the STA- Speech Therapy Assistance intervention program to students who need support in literacy achievement in particular oral language. EMU- Extending Mathematically Understanding is a support program offered to year one students to assist with developing number skills. In 2011, 12 students participated in this program conducted by an EMU trained teacher. PORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS IN YEARS 3 & 5 NAPLAN TESTS 2009 2010 2009–2010 changes ANALYSIS OF NAPLAN DATA In year 3 numeracy the percentage of students reaching national minimum standards was pleasing and above that of like schools. Results in year 3 reading and grammar and punctuation were certainly lower than expected and an area that will need further investigation and monitoring. The improvement in year 3 spelling is positive as this has been a focus area for P-2 in 2011. Numeracy, writing and reading in year 5 achieved excellent results. Our result for year 5 writing was higher than like schools and continues to be strength. Grammar and punctuation and spelling are highlighted as areas to focus on for improvement. It is important to note that 13 LNSLN students (8.7% of year 3 & 5 cohort)) who are funded for serve language are included in our school results. 2011 Annual Report to the School Community 9 2011 2010-2011 changes YEAR 3 READING 98.6% 95.4% - 3.2% 90.9% -4.5% YEAR 3 WRITING 100% 100% 0.0 % 98.7% -1.3% YEAR 3 SPELLING 93% 91% -0.2 % 94.7% 3.7% YEAR 3 GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION 91.5% 94% 2.5 % 90.8% -3.2% YEAR 3 NUMERACY 84.5% 100% 15.5 % 100% 0% YEAR 5 READING 94.3% 95.7% 1.4% 95.7% 0% YEAR 5 WRITING 98.9% 98.9% 0.0% 98.6% -0.3% YEAR 5 SPELLING 93.2% 95.6 % 2.4% 89.7% -5.9% YEAR 5 GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION 95.5% 97.8% 4.1% 91.2% -6.6% YEAR 5 NUMERACY 90.8% 98.9% 0.1% 98.6% 0.3%
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Page 3 and 4: Our School Vision Vision Mary MacKi
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