School Context Statement Template - Nailsworth Primary School

SCHOOL CONTEXT
STATEMENT Updated: 5/7/13
School number: 0305
School name:
Nailsworth Primary
School Profile:
Guidelines for School Profile Text
Nailsworth Primary School is committed to providing successful educational programs for all
learners.
The core values
Positive interactions between teachers and students
Cooperation between home and school
Critical thinking
Different rates and styles of learning.
The uniqueness of each individual
Learning to Learn
Nailsworth Primary is an inner Adelaide school with a February enrolment of 506. The
school population comprises 1.3% Aborignal and Torres Strait Island (ATSI), 4.7% of
students have specific learning needs and 12% of students attract School Card support. The
school celebrates a diverse culture. 40% of students are of non English speaking
background or have English as their second language Families are able to access on onsite
Out of School Hours and Vacation Care program.
Nailsworth Primary School works with the community to:
Enhance student learning
Sustain continuous improvement
Maintain a strong commitment to accountability, innovation and improvement
Sustain Equity and Social Justice in all actions
The current priorities are the implementation of the Australian Curriculum and Quality
Teaching to Engage 21 Century Learning.
1. General information
School Principal name: Christine Cesco
Deputy Principal’s name: Toni Ballard
Year of opening: 1876
Postal Address: 2 Balfour Street, Nailsworth SA 5083
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Location Address: 2 Balfour Street, Nailsworth SA 5083
DECD Region: Eastern
Geographical location – ie road distance from GPO (km): 8kms
Telephone number: 8269 4622
Fax Number: 8269 5330
School website address: www.nailps.sa.edu.au
School e-mail address: dl.0305_info@schools.sa.edu.au
Child Parent Centre (CPC) attached: No
Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service: Yes, Before, After and Vacation Care
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February FTE student enrolment:
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Reception 47.0 58.0 74.0 57.0 66.0
Year 1 59.0 57.0 65.0 99.0 70.0
Year 2 44.0 60.0 59.0 61.0 100.0
Year 3 57.0 46.0 65.0 60.0 62.0
Year 4 60.0 59.0 46.0 61.0 62.0
Year 5 61.0 55.0 57.0 49.0 55.0
Year 6 40.0 47.0 54.0 53.0 44.0
Year 7 49.0 35.0 38.0 45.0 47.0
TOTAL 417.0 417.0 458.0 485.0 506.0
School Card
percentage 19.5% 21% 19% 15% 13.8%
NESB Enrolment 173 185 204 194 195
Aboriginal
Enrolment 8 3 5 4 7
Student enrolment trends: The school started in 2013 with 506 students. There was
a growth in the Junior Primary section of the school. There is a continuing demand
for placement.
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Staffing numbers (as at February census):
Tier 1 27.2
Tier 11 1.4
SSO
161 hours
BSSO
4.0 hours
Coordinators
ICT
Teacher/Librarian (female) 1.0
Christian Pastoral Worker 16.5
Teachers
4.0 Males
29.0 Females
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Public transport access: Bus stop on Main North Road
Special site arrangements:
2. Students (and their welfare)
General characteristics
20 classes with a few composite.
Student well-being programs
:
Student support offered
Children are keen to learn and are well supported by parents. Support is
offered through an Early Intervention Program. The school has a
program for gifted students - Extended Methodologies. An Early Bird
Reading Room has been established to support literacy skills. A
Reading Intervention Program for year 4/5 students is in place. Middle
School groups are organised to support senior students.
Student management
Behaviour Management is a successful partnership between school and
community. The emphasis is on rewards for positive behaviour. The
community fully supports the School Dress Code Policy.
Student government
SRC is supported by a class meeting structure. Representatives from
Years 3 - 7 form the SRC. They also buddy with junior primary classes to
assist with learning SRC processes. SRC reports at fortnightly
assemblies and in the fortnightly newsletters. It has influence in the
school's decision making. SRC is proactive in supporting charities.
Special programmes
LOTE (Greek and Italian); P.E. Drama; ESL; Intensive Literacy and
Numeracy support; Musical Instruments - Keyboard, Flute, Guitar, Recorder -
private providers; Choir, Junior and Senior; Sporting Teams (after hours).
School Assemblies are used to celebrate achievements. The Early Intervention
Team supports students with specific learning needs. Program Achieve is
implemented across all year levels.
3. Key School Policies
Site Improvement Plan and other key statements or policies:
Vision Statement
'Nailsworth Primary School is a safe and supportive community where
opportunities are provided to enable students to maximise their
potential through responsible, collaborative learning'.
Recent key outcomes:
A Coordinator has been appointed for ICT 2013 -2018
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4. Curriculum
Subject offerings:
All eight areas of the curriculum are offered, NIT is provided in LOTE
(Greek and Italian), Drama, Resource Based Learning and Physical
Education. Each student receives LOTE and PE from specialist staff.
The Australian National Curriculum is being implemented in Science,
English, History and Mathematics.
Open Access/Distance Education provision: No
Special needs:
Special Programmes: Mother Tongue (Greek and Italian); ESL; Musical
Instruments; Choir; Sporting Teams (after hours).
Special curriculum features:
Junior Choir and Senior Choir. Gifted and Talented Education - years 5 -7. The
school promotes the Premier's Reading Challenge and the Premier's Be Active
Challenge.
Teaching methodology:
A program of Literacy support is implemented. The school's data base identifies
students needing further support in Literacy and Numeracy. Running Records on
student progress are established. The Early Bird Reading Room supports
identified Years 1 and 2 students in Literacy.
School's assessment procedures and reporting are:
Curriculum Statements
Outlines of methodologies, concepts and
(Week 2 Term 1)
content for each of the 8 areas of study.
Meet the Teacher Night
(Week 3 Term 1)
Parent/Teacher Interviews
(Week 9 Term 1 and by parental or
teacher request early Term 3).
Teachers meet informally with parents.
Oral report for assessment records of
student prgoress. Cooperative
discussions re improvement of student
learning outcomes.
Two Written Reports
(Week 9 Term 2, Week 9 Term 4).
Joint programmes:
Nailsworth Primary works with local feeder pre-schools to assist student transition to
school.
5. Sporting Activities
SAPSASA Soccer, Volleyball, Netball, Cricket, Athletics, Basketball, Swimming,
Lacrosse, Cross Country.
Cricket, Netall, Volleyball, Soccer and Basketball are organised, managed and
coached by staff/parent community with the support of the Extra Curricula sub
committee of School Governing Council.
The school promotes the Premier's Be Active Challenge.
The school promotes the Walk to School and Ride2 School activities.
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6. Other Co-Curricular Activities
General
Choir ( Senior, Junior).
Special
Specialist Music - group performances.
7. Staff (and their welfare)
Staff profile
The school is attractive to teachers due to location (close to city), student population
(willing learners), cultural diversity and shared decision making.
Leadership structure
Leadership - Principal, Deputy, Coordinators and the SSO Manager. Democratic
processes based on committe structures.
Staff support systems
A Coordinator provides a focus in ICT. Learning teams in Early, Middle and Primary.
Staff expertise is currently in: The Arts; Physical Education; Behaviour Management;
Integrated Approaches; ICT; LOTE; Extended Methodologies; Primary Science
Connections; Informed Literacy Practice (i-Lit).
Performance Management
Classroom Curriculum Statement; Performance Management Conversations;
Negotiated Education Plans and Student Behaviour Management; Individual
Education Plans; Indvidiual Learning Plans; Progress Reports; Assessment and
Reporting Records; Additional Programmes - Early Intervention.
Staff utilisation policies
Staff is involved on Governing Council/School committees.
Access to special staff
Other
Staff has ready access to all DECD agencies through referral to the Regional Office.
:
8. Incentives, support and award conditions for
Staff
N/A
Complexity placement points
:
Isolation placement points
:
Shorter terms
:
Travelling time
:
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Housing assistance
:
Cash in lieu of removal allowance
:
Additional increment allowance
:
Designated schools benefits
:
Aboriginal/Anangu schools
:
Medical and dental treatment expenses
:
Locality allowances
:
Relocation assistance
:
Principal’s telephone costs
:
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9. School Facilities
Buildings and grounds
Two storey stone building (inclusive), of Computer Suite,
Administration, LOTE Room, Art, The Learning Cubby and Learning Loft (learning
support areas) are also in the main building.
The new two storey building has the Resource Centre, three classes.
Computer Suite and an Art and cooking area.
There are 7 classes in outside single storey buildings.
There is a multipurpose hall which includes canteen and a stage area, a grassed
area and an Out of School Hours Care building adjacent to Prospect Art
Gallery/Library.
Heating and cooling
All teaching spaces have air conditioning and heating.
Specialist facilities and equipment
Combined Hall and Performing Arts.
Student facilities
The students use the school's grass, asphalt and paved areas effectively. There is a
modern, playground, volleyball court and a number of shaded areas. Equipment is
available for lunch time borrowing. Internet access is available in all teaching areas.
Interactive white boards are available in all classrooms. Many additional activities are
presented for children during the lunch time break.
Staff facilities
The school has a modern staff room and Administration area. Teacher preparation
areas have been established.
Access for students and staff with disabilities
The main two storey brick building is only accessible downstairs The outside
classrooms and the new two storey building have access for students with
disabilities. The Hall can easily be accessed by wheelchairs.
Access to bus transport
Main North Road.
Other
Parking and traffic around the school is limited. A well established OSHC and
Vacation program are on site. An Emu crossing Thomas Street is monitored by
trained students mornings and afternoons. Students in years 5-7 are expected to be
rostered for this duty.
10. School Operations
Decision making structures
Committee structures exist for staff as well as community. Committees are
used to report issues for full staff and or Governing Council approval. Democratic
decision-making processes are an accepted feature of the school structure. SRC
has influence in the school’s decision making.
Regular publications
Regular Publications include: School Information Handbook, fortnightly
Newsletters, School Policy Folder, Class Curriculum Statements and Class
Newsletters. IInformation is regularly updated and available on the school’s Website.
Staff: Day Book, Bulletins, Meeting Minutes Book, Induction Folder, TRT Information
Folder.
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Other communication
Community, Sports and SRC Notice Boards. Class diaries and special notices are
routinely used. Notices advertising special occasions are displayed around the
school. Additional noticeboards are in the Library foyer.
School financial position
Finances – Consolidated Account and separate OSHC Company Account. Source
of funds is from government grants, school fees and fundraising.
Special funding
The school relies on a number of very small grants and fundraising to enhance the
program. Commonwealth and State grants have enabled upgrades in many aspects
of general facilities.
11. Local Community
General characteristics
Parents identify closely with the school, its structures, objectives and
outcomes.
Parent and community involvement
There is strong tangible support given to both classroom and whole school
activities
Feeder or destination schools
The Nailsworth Primary school children attend a broad range of Secondary
Schools both Government and Private. The zoned High School is Dame Roma
Mitchell Secondary. There are a number of feeder pre-schools.
Other local care and educational facilities
A number of pre-schools and Care facilities are accessed by the community
Commercial/industrial and shopping facilities
The major shopping centres nearby (North Park and Sefton Plaza) have all the
recognised agencies, eg Banking, Medical, Government and Retail.:
Other local facilities
The Prospect Council Library, Art Gallery and Community Centre are on the
same site.
Availability of staff housing
N/A
Accessibility
Easily accessed from Thomas Street, Balfour Street and Main North Road. There is
no parent parking on site.
Local Government body
Prospect Council is very supportive of school intiatives.
12. Further Comments
The suburb is compact. There is a strong demand for enrolment at the school. There is a
close knit community with strong involvement in the school. Out of School Hours Care,
Prospect Library, Gallery, Prospect Centre, Toy Library and Playgroup are all on the one
site providing a genuine community facility.
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