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Annual Report 2012SEAVIEW HIGHSCHOOLAnnual Report20121

Annual Report 2012ContextSchool Name: SEAVIEW HIGH SCHOOL School Number: 0893Principal: MS PENNY TRANTER Region: SOUTHERNSeaview High School is committed to preparing students for life beyond school, by providing challenging andenriching learning opportunities and supporting students to achieve their personal best.Seaview has a long tradition of providing a personalised approach to quality learning to students. The schooloffers a diverse learning program to students from Years 8 -12. In the Middle School students study a full rangeof subjects from the National (ACARA) and Local (SACSA) curriculum frameworks. Senior School students areoffered a broad range of subjects accredited by the SACE Board, as well as a number of vocational courses inconjunction with Quality LinCs and TAFE SA. Students can choose an academic or vocational pathway or acombination of both. As a school we are flexible and inclusive. All forms of learning are valued and studentsare able to be accredited for Community Learning, Community Studies, Integrated Studies and a number of Cocurricularactivities.Students continue to be provided with opportunities to develop in a supportive, challenging learningenvironment. Students at Seaview High School continue to be involved in a range of curricular and cocurricular activities; including sport, student voice, leadership, community service, performing arts, sub schooland year level activities, academic competitions, language immersion, and educational exchanges. Studentswho wish to become involved and extend their learning beyond the classroom are provided with outstandingopportunities at Seaview.2

Annual Report 20122012 HighlightsINTERNATIONAL STUDY TOURSSeaview hosted a number of international visitors during the year. These included visits from InternationalAgents, our regular student study tours and exchange programs, which included Year 11 student Sam Jamiesonwho travelled to Mishima School. Our International students add to our rich cultural diversity as a school, wehave over 33 countries represented in our student body. Having the opportunity to learn about each otherand from each other helps develop empathy and tolerance through improved communication and increasedinter-cultural understandings.HOSEI TOURThe Hosei tour group consisted of 20 students, one teacher and one agent who were enthusiastic and happy tovisit Adelaide. They engaged in a variety of educational experiences and interacted with Seaview students,particularly those studying Japanese.3

Annual Report 2012KOISHIKAWA TOUR160 students from Koishikawa, Tokyo, Japan, visited 8 schools in Adelaide. Twenty students came to SeaviewHigh School with their supervising teacher, Mr. Yutaka Miyamoto.The Study Tour was a great success and we are confident that the friendships made during the study tour willbe lasting.4

Annual Report 2012INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8 MarchSeaview High School celebrated International Women’s Day 2012 with a whole school assembly, hosted byMayor of the City of Marion, Felicity Ann Lewis, performances by Triple J Unearthed band, Gold Bloom, andsenior girls attended the UNIFEM International Women’s Day breakfast at the Convention Centre. The eventwas hosted by The Honorable Penny Wong and guest speaker was Melbourne based novelist Alice Pung.Mayor of Marion City Council; FelicityAnn Lewis with students.Seaview High senior schoolstudents, with the HonorableSenator Penny Wong, at theAdelaide Convention Centre.5

Annual Report 2012WORLD HARMONY DAY 21 MarchHarmony Day is celebrated in Australia to increaseawareness of cultural diversity and to encourageAustralians to be united.At Seaview High School we are proud of ourinternational focus, our language programs and ourinternational programs. We have 33 differentnationalities represented amongst our student body -we have students who were born in, or whose familycome from, Africa, Croatia, Cambodia, Chile, China,England, Fiji, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, India,Indonesia, Japan, Korea Lebanon, Malaysia, NewZealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, SriLanka, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam andZimbabwe.Seaview High School students participated in TheWorld Harmony Run, a worldwide torch relay, whichwas founded in 1987 by Sri Chinmoy in a spirit offriendship, love and togetherness. Sri Chinmoy was anathlete, philosopher, artist, musician and whodedicated his life to improve the world’s view oninternational friendship and understanding.REFUGEE DAY 20 JuneStudents cooked and sold meals from different Countries to help celebrate World Refugee Day.6

Annual Report 2012LET ME BE HEARDA number of Year 9 students were nominated to participate in anICAN Pastoral Care initiative called "Let me be Heard".The program’s focus was to improve student voice, decision making and theircapacity and influence in making a positive difference to their community. Thegroup decided to create and maintain a garden in the school for use by students inthe future.The project included planting a number of herbs and vegetables including;tomatoes, spinach, strawberries, spring onion, corn, lettuce, carrots and potatoes.DEADLY STARTAs part of our inclusion agenda ATSI students volunteered as mentors for year 6 and 7 students as part of theDeadly Start program run in the Southern Adelaide Region by Aboriginal Education Coordinator andsupported by local indigenous community representatives. Students participated in and led a number ofactivities designed to support student transition into secondary school.ESL DAYESL (English as a Second Language) students participated in a program to develop p friendships and teamwork through a number of structured activities.The students spent time getting to know each and familiarising themselves with local community supportsand structures available to them7

Annual Report 2012CONGRATULATIONS TO:Year 12 Student SAM JOHNS was selected in an Australian basketball squad to tour China inpreparation for the FIBA under-17 World Championships in Lithuania in July.Year 12 students THOMAS LAING and VICTORIA HEDGER represented the school atthe Lions Club Youth of the Year Competition.Year 11 student EMMA WALL secured a school based apprenticeshipat Kaz Hair in Marion Shopping Centre.Year 11 student ADAM HERITAGE, receives Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award8

Annual Report 2012CONGRATULATIONS:Seaview High School's Contemporary Music Program created the officiallaunch song of the 2013 Adelaide Come Out Festival.This was in recognition of the creative recordingtalents of the students at Seaview High School and in particular, the songwriting ability of Year 11 Music Industry student, Renee Pounsett .Alex Du (Year 12 International Student) received an award for Academic Excellence atthe 2012 Governor’s International Student Award ceremony held at GovernmentHouse. Alex, who is from China came to Seaview High School in 2010 as anInternational Student. He studied in our Intensive Secondary English Course for twoterms before joining mainstream classes.SCHOOL PROMOTION2012 saw a continued commitment to promote our school programs, our facilities and our students to thecommunity.PRIMARY SCHOOLS VISITSMusic and Performing Arts students delivered a 50 minutemusic and multimedia presentation to nine of our feederprimary schools over three full days. Feedback from these visitswas extremely positive and saw increased attendance at OpenNight9

Annual Report 2012SEAVIEW HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE DAYOver 100 students from Seacliff Primary School were introduced to Seaview High School’s Special TennisProgramOPEN NIGHT 2012We had increased numbers attend the Open Nightdue in no small part to the dedication of TrentWickers, Coordinator Arts and School Promotionand our students.Several hundred prospective students and theirfamilies visited our Open Night. Our visitors wereimpressed by the range of offerings available at ourschool; our facilities and the genuine enthusiasm of the many Year 8 students who showcased our school.I have included some of their comments below:“I have been really; really happy with everything Seaview has to offer”.“My subjects, my teachers; the opportunities I have for learning and the people I have met”“Teachers here recognise our strengths and we get constantly extended and challenged. Out teachers push usto do the best we can and to keep getting better, at the same time they will go over work and make sure wereally understand it.”“The other thing I really like is the fact that we can have an opinion and freedom of speech. We are encouragedto discuss our learning and to challenge and ask questions. We learn from each other, the teachers and theolder students. We are developing a perspective of real world issues and some of them might even beconfronting but it is real life learning and I really appreciate that.”“Last year my family and I migrated from Germany to Australia, which has been a great but sometimes difficultexperience. After having a bad experience with bullying in Germany, I was scared to experience the same again.But since the first day at Seaview High I felt welcomed from the Teachers as well as all the students.”“The Teachers at Seaview High have been helpful, patient and willing to understand me and have listened tomy difficulties.”“The students at Seaview High have been wonderful and welcoming. I came with the fear of getting bulliedbecause of my English. But even though English is my second language everyone treats me and other studentswith respect and are willing to correct or improve my English. Every student at Seaview High gets equallytreated.”10

Annual Report 2012SPORTING HIGHLIGHTSSeaview has participated in many sporting activities throughout the year. Students have represented theschool with enthusiasm and have been good ambassadors for Seaview. Thank you to all staff who have helpedcoach/supervise teams and the staff who have covered us at school. Without the help of all staff the sportprogram would not function. We participated in One Day Carnivals, Zone (afterschool) Sport and Knockout(statewide) Sport.The following teams were successful:One Day Carnivals: Yr 12 Boys Beach Volleyball – Runners UpKnockout:Open Boys Badminton – FinalsOpen Girls Badminton – Runners Up8/9 Mixed Badminton – Runners UpZone Sport: Open Girls Volleyball - Premiers8/9 Boys Tennis - PremiersOpen Boys Indoor Soccer - Runners UpOpen Boys Badminton - PremiersOpen Girls Badminton - PremiersOpen Netball - PremiersKO Girls Badminton – Runners UpIndividual Medal Winners for Zone Sport:Term 1:Open Boys Indoor Soccer – Kudzai Kamanja MVPOpen Girls Volleyball – Taylah Frauenfelder Most Improved8/9 Girls Tennis Navy – Monika Pillep MVP8/9 Girls Tennis Maroon – Jayde Winzil Best Team Player8/9 Boys Tennis B1 – Lachlan Waterman MVP8/9 Boys Tennis B2 Maroon – Michael Pearce MVPTerm 2/3:Open Boys Badminton – Thomas Laing MVPOpen Girls Badminton – Danielle Wong MVPOpen Girls Netball – Alanna Hayes MVP8/9 Netball – Stephanie Hay MVPOpen Boys Basketball – Nathan Clarke MVPTerm 3/4:8/9 Girls Volleyball – Sammi Marshall MVPYr 10 Girls Volleyball – Zoe Underwood MVP8/9 Badminton Navy - Hemanta Khada MVP8/9 Badminton Maroon – Kristian Balaj MVP8/9 Boys Tennis – Stavro Chatzigiannis - MVP11

Annual Report 2012Report from Governing CouncilGoverning Council Chair Report for 2012(Presented at the AGM)This is a summary of a productive and focussed year for Seaview High School.This time last year we were in the process of selecting a new principal for Seaview High School, with chair ofthe Governing Council, Liz Hill as the parent representative on the panel. .The start of our second term saw theappointment of Ms Penny Tranter as our principal with a 7 year contract. This has given us the stability that weneeded for the future and the confidence to forge ahead in our planning for the future of Seaview High School.Penny’s appointment means that we have been able to refocus and consolidate as a school. Issues aroundstudent numbers have presented some challenges but also provided a number of opportunities that we mightnot have otherwise had.Challenges included reduced staff numbers; opportunities have included developing a setting that is absolutelyfocused on knowing our children and is a great selling point for us as a school. Staff at Seaview really knowyour children. While reduced student numbers might lead to fewer subjects being offered, the school haslooked for creative ways to retain student choice including collaborating with other schools, offering hybridcourses and providing student acceleration.I would like to thank Penny and the staff for their passion for Seaview and for positioning us for a bright futureand a strengthening sense of community that has come to the school.Now for some Governing Council activities for 2012Material and Services Fee. (M&S)After consultation the Governing Council agreed to keep the school fees the same as last year; $500.00 for theMiddle School and $525.00 for the Senior School. The parent body was polled and it was approved for therecovery of prescribed M&S fee through Central Debt Collection service.CIS (Council of International Schools)Our membership with the CIS was reviewed during the year. Staff and Council had long discussions and it wasdecided that we would not renew our membership. This decision was influenced by a number of externalfactors and it was agreed that this accreditation was no longer a priority or relevant for Seaview. There is theoption at a later date to revisit CIS accreditation if the community decides to do so. Seaview remains a schoolcommitted to providing high quality education for all of our students, including our many internationalstudents, and we remains equally committed to continuous school improvement.Open NightLast year saw the bringing forward of our Open Night to be the first of the schools in our area. This, thanks tothe support of Staff and especially Mr. Trent Wickers, was a great success. Seaview is, as someone was heardto say “back on the map”. The follow up visits to our feeder schools has also contributed further to raisingSeaview’s profile in the community.We have also established links with Governing Councils in other schools and I am hoping to continue these.The “Meet the Principal” event at the Seacliff Life Saving Club gave us an opportunity to build productiverelationships.12

Annual Report 2012CanteenThe contract with Metro Canteen was not renewed at the end of 2012 and we were happy to welcome WendyBagshaw and Mel Carter as the new managers of the canteen in 2013. We look forward to building an ongoingrelationship and we are confident of this relationship because of the experience they bring through theirinvolvement at Brighton Primary School.Up Date on Pie Grants.Last year we secured a Parent in Education Grant aimed at better engaging our Indigenous families. This hadvarying degrees of success. With the support of Matt Kauschke, Mike Laing and Penny we were able to discussa number of concerns raised by our Indigenous families. Our last meeting saw community workers and familiescoming together over morning tea. This facilitated a better understanding of the local supports available tofamilies in the community. Working together is an important part of this whole process of engagement.Thank you Matt and we wish you well as you continue your studies.Governing Council thank you.I would like to thank all who have worked so hard for Seaview; Staff, Students, Parents and members of theSchool Governing Council. I would like to thank the Student Representatives who have added to ourdiscussions, Mr. Trent Wickers for his endless passion for Seaview and his thorough promotion of our school.Thank you to Penny as Principal, for taking us through this last year. Thank you for your guidance and yourpassion for our children. Thank you to the Staff who are no longer part of our community, I wish them well intheir new positions.I would like to welcome our new Staff and I hope this is the beginning of a long and supportive relationshiptogether.I am proud of Seaview High School and encourage all parents to consider joining the Governing Council andhelping make an impact for the benefit of our children. I see a great year ahead and some exiting thingshappening here at Seaview I want to be a part of it and I hope you do to. Thank you.Ms Liz Hill2012 Governing Council Chairperson13

Annual Report 2012Site Improvement PlanningRefer to Appendix 1: Site Improvement Plan.VISION:Seaview High School is committed to preparing students for life beyond school, by providing challenging andenriching learning opportunities and supporting students to achieve their personal best.PRIORITIES:We work to:Ensure a safe and friendly environmentDevelop a deep understanding of all students and to instil a sense of pride instudent achievement and success.Develop a challenging and relevant curriculum which meets the future needs of alllearners via innovative and flexible teaching and learning programsEnrich and celebrate our community’s international and interculturalunderstandings and opportunities.VALUESThe Seaview High School Community’s actions and interactions are based onrespect, empathy, resilience and integrity.In 2012 the following key priorities were identified and strategies implemented to address these:Priority 1: Improving Student Learning• Performance Development ReviewOutcomes:oooooooTeaching practice aligned to National Professional StandardsTfEL framework informs teacher practiceTeachers working collaboratively to improve student engagementStaff are seeking feedback to inform and improve practiceA culture of sharing best practice is developingA collegiate approach to improvement is being embedded.Analysis of targets and progress growth.14

Annual Report 2012Outcomes:• Australian Curriculum Implementationo A focused review of school curriculum 8-10ooApplying Learning Design to the CurriculumA focus on Curriculum differentiation• Whole School Literacy Strategy implementedOutcomes:oooooooooPremier’s Reading Challenge resourced and promotedo Year 8 Students used their wider reading class time and their homework to help meet thereading requirements.Moderation of literacy tasks to ensure consistency of subject literacy, expectations, and standardsNaPLAN Data scrutinised to plan for strategic improvementTargets for improvement identifiedTargeted professional learning deliveredExplicit teaching strategies implementedImprovement aligned to Staff Performance DevelopmentProfessional conversations and sharing of practice• ICT for LearningInformation Technology continued to promote the 1 to 1 laptop program. All new year 8 studentswere allocated a laptop in Term 1 and faculties encouraged to support ICT in the classroom and in thecurriculum. This was supported with a professional development program throughout the year onMonday afternoons and on pupil free days.oPlanning commenced to upgrade our wireless network with the aim of delivering a Bring your OwnDevice network (BYOD) in 2013. An audit was completed by IT engineers from Datacom and workcommenced to implement changes. This required a significant part of the IT budget for 2012 toupgrade switches and implement design changes. This will require further work in 2013.To support the 1 to 1 program and BYOD a partnership was established with LWT and ACER. Thisallows parents to buy or lease recommended models of laptops through our school website. Thisarrangement releases the school from the need to buy large numbers of devices and any exposure tofinancial risk, while still supporting a strong laptop program.15

Annual Report 2012Outcomes:oooooContinued Professional Development and increased confidenceIncreased use of technology in classroomsCurriculum available 24/7 onlineImplementation of LearnlinkResource Centre re-developed and fully utilized as a teaching and learning facility• Student Pathways:o Students continue to be supported to access a range of flexible options to complete their schoolingOutcomes:o In 2012oooo21 Students were involved in Vocational Training3 School based Apprenticeships9 Direct – school release VET courses11 Traineeships – mainly hospitality through their part time jobs/work: 2 Students from this group have secured full time apprenticeships in 2013:ooAn auspice agreement was established with Victorian R.T.O, the Academy of InteractiveEntertainment in Melbourne to deliver Certificate II in Creative Industries: 3D Animation & Gaming.Links were established with Quality Lincs to promote the new subject and handle enrolments fromacross the region.Promotion of VETNetworks – Meetings – Apprenticeships BrokersIndustry Skills ManagerDistrict Vet CoordinatorsQuality LincsEmployees/IndustryooPLP – Yr 10/9 – Promotion of Vet / Career PreparationUniversity Pathways promotedContinued to develop relationships with TAFE, Universities and particularly FlindersUniversity Student Services Team2012 – Negotiated day program for Year 12s – successful in motivating students toconsider University and TAFE pathways for 2013.Year 11s attended Open Day program at Flinders University.Increased aspirations and SATAC applications16

Annual Report 2012oReview of Pastoral Care ProgramsDeveloped framework/basic program for this year with reviews and feedback fromstudents and teachers each term to consolidate in 2013:Topics – Cyber bullying – Harassment program – Violence No Way (Marion Youth)Shine – Safe Partying.Employers/Apprentice Brokers, Integrated with Voice – Class meetings/procedureso Student Mentoring Continued funding federal ($20,000) to provide targeted support for15 identifiedstudents to improve SACE completionPriority 2: Student Wellbeing and School Culture• Behaviour Management Policy ReviewOutcomes:oooooClear and consistent processes developedAll documentation is current and updatedInterventions support student behavioral choicesHarassment grievance process aligned to Behaviour ManagementReduced incidents of harassment Reduced suspensions and ExclusionsIn 2012 as part of the new Behaviour Management Policy Classroom Agreements were implemented as anintegral part of the BM Process. This resulted in an immediate a reduction in BM incidents across all levels ofschooling. The explicit, negotiated agreements also resulted in increased parental involvement and fostered aculture of collaboration and support. A staffed after -School Detention further supported staff and studentlearning. Harassment Grievance Processes were explicitly aligned to the BM process and all staff tookincreased responsibility for addressing and managing reports of harassment in proactive and productive waysand students reported an increased confidence in reporting harassment.A positive school culture and improved student engagement and participation were further enhanced by areview of Pastoral Care programs and the introduction of weekly Year Level Assemblies.At the end of the 2012, in order to further support the school’s continued commitment to improving schoolculture and student engagement and achievement a number of new leadership positions were advertised andfilled internally. 5 Year Level Managers were appointed to work closely with staff and families to follow-upabsences, punctuality and the maintenance of routines such as diary, uniform, meeting deadlines andhomework. Their focus is to be on developing a cohesive year level through a range of activities, which caterfor the specific needs of the year level and will include a number of community based activities, camps andexcursions.17

Annual Report 201280706050403020Year 8Year 9Year 10Year 11year 12SchoolBehaviourManagementdata, 2011 and2012100T1 11 T1 12 T2 11 T2 12 T3 11 T3 12 T4 11 T4 12• Review of Sub School StructureOutcomes:ooooooooYear Level Managers appointed for improved information dissemination and overall support andmanagement of studentsRegular Year Level Assemblies conducted to improve common understandingsRegular Year Level Activities conducted to build relationshipsWhole school assemblies to acknowledge significant events (Armistice, IWD, Harmony Day)International Students integrated into mainstream classes to improve intercultural understandingsImproved levels of student attendance, cooperation & participationIncreased staff participationImproved management and follow up of student issues• Supporting Students with Learning NeedsOutcomes:ooProfessional Learning delivered at staff meeting to support understandings about how learning may be inhibited for a student with adisability or a specific learning difficulty,Access Cards developed18

Annual Report 2012oNEPs ReviewedIndividual Access cards for students on a Negotiated Education Plan were developedoutlining explicit strategies to modify and deliver curriculum and assessachievement.In term 3 all families of students on a Negotiated Education Plan were invited toparticipate in a Negotiated Education Plan Review meeting.ooCourse counselling for NEP students commencing or continuing SACE in 2013 was undertaken as apart of the NEP review with families. As a result students are accessing a range of flexible andappropriate alternatives, and pathways plans are in place or evolving. 6 students will be accessing theprograms at Daws Road Centre and 2 at State Transition Program.A transition process was developed and implemented for year 7 students with a NEP enrolling atSeaview. Transition meetings included teachers, families, students and regional support staffInformation was shared paperwork handed over. individual Student Access Cards for incoming year 8students will be ready for distribution to classroom teachers at the start of the 2013• Supporting ATSI Student OutcomesOutcomes:oooStudents participate in Deadly Start ProgramPIE Grant utilized to improve parent participationNew Leadership role described (AP)Priority 3: International and Global PerspectivesOutcomes:• International AccreditationoAfter consultation with the whole school agreement was reached to withdraw from the CISaccreditation process• Improved Integration of International studentsOutcomes:ooooInternational students placed across Care groupsHarmony Day ActivitiesRefugee DaySHINE SA and Headroom programs delivered19

Annual Report 2012Professional DevelopmentoIn 2012 staff participated in a number of state wide and/or in school opportunities to support sitepriorities including;o Coordinators attended Regional workshops about Managing PerformanceoooooSACE clarifying forumsCurriculum DifferentiationAustralian Curriculum Implementation Curriculum, Capabilities and Cross Curriculum Perspectives Achievement Standards Assessment and ReportingLiteracy – a whole school approach to improving literacy outcomesSchool Improvement Using the DIAfInterpreting Data for school improvementoTfEL (Teaching For Effective Learning)Learning DesignDifferentiationTeacher ExpectationsApplying TfEL Framework to Curriculum Design20

Annual Report 2012Student AchievementAn ongoing priority of the school is to continue to improve overall student achievement and engagement. Anumber of strategies are in place to help address aspects of these.NAPLANNo students were exempted from the NAPLAN tests in 2012; however, some students were absent on the testday(s).The data provides evidence that student mean scores in Literacy and numeracy are below National targets;however, there has been a significant improvement in all areas, except spelling which has dropped marginally.Explicit teaching of literacy was trialed across all learning areas with varying degrees of success in 2012.Staff professional development and resources were targeted in this area. A review of the construction of theProfessional Learning Communities (PLCs) in 2013 will see a more strategic approach to literacy improvementand an overt use of data to develop strategies, affect practice and monitor improvement.21

Annual Report 2012The school’s results in numeracy provide evidence that appropriate support is being provided to progressthose in the bottom percentile and there has been some improvement in the progress ratio in the upperpercentile.Numeracy continues to be supported by tutorial support at lunchtime.22

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Annual Report 2012Numeracy results are above the National average in proficiency Band 8. However, more work is required toextend high achieving students further.Senior SecondaryWe congratulate the following students on their 2012 SACE results.In particular we congratulate the following students who achieved a perfect score (20) in one or more of theirsubjects:o Jiajie Du received the DUX of the school with perfect scores in 3 subjects, 2 merits and anATAR score of 97.95o Matthew Knight achieved perfect scores in 4 subjects and an ATAR score of 97.05o Shannon Crowther, Danielle Kind, Thomas Laing, Ashleigh Mercer and Ho Ying Ng,achieved perfect scores in 2o subjectso Taylor Frauenfelder, Kaitlin Mac Gillivray, Kathy Sara, Jiachen Teng and Dan Wang, allachieved a perfect score in 1 subjecto Suphaneela Sivakumaran a Year 11 student achieved a merit in Stage 2 Tamil.24

Annual Report 2012SACE completion remains a priority on our improvement agenda.An increased number of intervention and improvement strategies have already been identified and some havealready been implemented, including:oooooooooooooooA reviewed Deadline PolicyStaff Professional Learning with a focus on FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (includingscaffolding)Modified Assessment PlansOffering Community StudiesAssessing Community LearningPending results rather than failProviding a catch up week for students to complete compulsoriesPending results and provide catch up opportunities for Research ProjectHybrid Courses offeredIncreased use of VET subjects offered to support completionIPP subject developed and offeredAdditional SSO support resourced for SACE StudentsA Study Space for tutorial supportAn after- school Study ClubConnecting with Flinders Uni Inspire Mentors25

Annual Report 2012Improving SACE stage 1 and Stage 2 grades in the A and B bands remains a targeted area for improvement in2013 and beyond.Vocational Education (VET) achievement continues to be solid with Seaview students outperforming othersachieving competencies at Certificate 1 and Certificate 2.VET completion at Certificate 2 level is above the state average; however in 2012 fewer students undertookschool based apprenticeships and/or traineeships to support SACE completion.26

Annual Report 2012To continue to improve retention and to provide a full range of flexible options for SACE completion studentshave been offered part-time study and vocational subjects.In 2013 these flexible options will continue to be actively promoted with the addition of Community Studies,Community Learning and Hybrid courses being offered on site.27

Annual Report 2012Student DataAttendanceAttendance by Year Level% Attendance2010 2011 2012Year 8 85.2 85.9 87.2Year 9 84.6 83.6 86.2Year 10 86.3 86.8 85.3Year 11 83.1 86.2 89.8Year 12 83.4 83.4 91.5Secondary Other 88.3 91.2 71.3Total All Year Levels 84.5 85.3 87.5Total ACARA 1 TO 10 85.4 85.5 86.2Attendance data has improved, overall, across all year levels (except Year 10). The DAYMAP SMS system hassupported improvements. Attendance remains an identified area for improvement. A number of strategiesare being explored including ongoing staff training in DAYMAP use, improving accuracy, engaging more of theprogram options, supporting the implementation of a live parent portal and investing additional SSOresources to improve follow up and parent communication .DestinationLeave Reason 2011School Region Index DECDNo % % % %Employment 18 6.0% 4.1% 5.6% 4.0%Interstate/Overseas 26 8.7% 8.5% 9.1% 8.8%Other 6 2.0% 1.2% 0.8% 2.3%28

Annual Report 2012Seeking Employment 6 2.0% 3.0% 3.2% 3.5%Tertiary/TAFE/Training 19 6.4% 5.8% 6.4% 4.9%Transfer to Non-Govt Schl 12 4.0% 11.7% 11.9% 10.3%Transfer to SA Govt Schl 80 26.8% 45.6% 46.2% 48.4%Unknown 132 44.1% 20.2% 16.9% 17.7%The reduction in the number of students leaving school to seek employment is a reflection of our work toimprove flexibility and increase SACE completion.Reducing the number of students transferring to government schools is an identified target of the school’sRetention strategy.Client OpinionThe sample of students surveyed indicates their opinion about the quality of Teaching and Learning, Support ofLearning, Relationships and Communication and Leadership at the school has improved.There has been an overall improvement in student opinion about relationships, safe learning environment,student voice and decision making, as well as an improved sense of community and pride in their school.Students provided feedback directly to their teachers as part of the staff Performance Development Process’which was implemented this year. Student feedback was used to shape teacher/pedagogical practice and tosupport student engagement.Staff opinion indicates overall improvement in each of the areas surveyed. This is further supported by theresults of the DECD OHS&W Health Survey, which are positive.It remains a problem that a very small number of parents completed the survey.29

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Annual Report 2012StaffTeacher QualificationsAll teachers at this school are qualified and registered with the SA Teachers Registration Board.Qualification LevelNumber of QualificationsGraduate Degrees or Diplomas 68Post Graduate Qualifications 14Please note: Staff that have more than 1qualification will be counted more than once in theabove qualification table. Therefore the totalnumber of staff by qualification type may be morethan the total number of teaching staff.Workforce Composition including Indigenous staffWorkforce CompositionTeaching StaffNon-Teaching StaffIndigenous Non Indigenous Indigenous Non IndigenousPersons 38 2 1642

Annual Report 2012Appendices 1SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN: SEAVIEW HIGH SCHOOLSTRATEGIC PLAN 2012PriorityStrategiesIndicators & EvidenceOutcomesWhat has been achieved?LearningTeachers engage with theTfEL pedagogical frameworkThe TfEL underpins Professional Learningand Performance Development in theschool.- 25% of staff professionallearning time is dedicatedto TfEL activitiesImproved student retention,engagement, achievement andparticipation.Achieved and ongoing in2013Regular Professional Learning and Facultytime is dedicated to active engagement inTfEL FrameworkNational Standards for Teachers and TfELFramework are integrated into thePerformance Development Process with afocus on improving teacher performance.A reviewed Performance DevelopmentPolicy is trialed- Student Retention 8-12improves %- SACE completionimproves by (Male andFemale % from 2011data)- 100% of teachers areobserving and sharingpracticeTeacher satisfaction improvesStudent Achievement andengagement improvesAchieved and ongoing in 201343

Annual Report 2012Staff engage in theAustralian CurriculumAll staff engage in PL for AustralianCurriculum implementation- All relevant Staff areready for implementationin 2013Achieved and ongoingLiteracy and NumeracyA whole School approach to ensureindividuals and groups of students aresupported to improve in literacy & numeracy.Staff engage in Professional Learning- 5% increase of Year 9students moving forwardin the lower and upperproficiency bands.Overall student achievementimprovesAchieved and ongoingInvest resources in the District Strategy.ICT For LearningContinue Professional Learning in ICT.Continue to work towards improving the takeup of the Laptop programTeachers use ICT in class roomsRe-deploy some dedicated computer roomsRe-develop Resource Centre.- Increased uptake anduse of laptops- Increased confidenceand use of ICT byteachers- Curriculum is accessibleon-line/on networkIncreased integration andapplication of ICTs in all LearningAreas..Achieved and ongoingAchieved- Resource Centre is fullyutilised as a teaching andlearning space- Staff learning occursaround IPPs44

Annual Report 2012Student Pathways- Trade Training Centreprograms are established- Community Learning ispromoted- Community Studiessubjects are available% of students completing andachieving the SACE increasesVisa Agreements reached forLab Operations and AutoElectronics. Auto/Elect offeredin house in 2012Achieved and ongoingWellbeing/CultureImplement Behavior Management ReviewContinued Implementation of HarassmentGrievance ProceduresReview Pastoral Care Program.Student voice meetings occur regularly- 10% reduction inrecorded incidents of BM- Increase in reports ofharassment and reducedincidents of harassmentand bullyingImproved student retention,engagement, achievement andparticipation.Achieved and ongoingReduced incidents of BMHarassment is being reportedReduced Incidents reported interm 2.Student Representation on CommitteesRegular Year Level Assemblies are heldEnrolments increase by >5%Retention rate increasesby 3%Improved Student VoicestructuresDevelop a range of Co-curricular activities tostrengthen the current School cultureOngoing45

Annual Report 2012Systems are in place to track the learning,participation and engagement of SpecialNeeds students (including gifted)Systems are in place to track the learning,participation and engagement of aboriginalstudents.- Aboriginal studentattendance andparticipation increases by5%- Aboriginal Studentsachievement improves inNAPLAN proficiencybandOngoing46

Annual Report 2012International and GlobalPerspectivesSystems are in place to improveInternational Student integration into theschool community.Improved student retention,engagement, achievement andparticipation.Achieved and ongoingWhole School Assemblies and events tocelebrate diversity are on the calendarInternational Women’s DayCelebratedHarmony Day celebratedNational Refugee Daycelebrated with “Food” andMusic.Refocus the school on InternationalAccreditationPromote and disseminate information aboutinternational accreditation in schoolpublications.Application CIS reaccreditationissuccessful.The cycle of improvementcontinues.International Students areintegrated into mainstreamHome GroupsMake explicit the links between accreditationand student learning and wellbeingoutcomes.Professional Learning for Governing Counciland staff.CIS Accreditation ceased afterwhole school consultationprocess.The school will engage withDIAF47

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