MAYFIELD San Clemente High School (2012) - Catholic Schools ...

Throughout the course of the year a significant number of students participated in a range of academic endeavours. Studentswere involved in various national Mathematical, English, Science and Computing Studies competitions. In all these academicpursuits numerous High Distinctions, Distinctions, Credits and Participation Certificates were achieved by students. Outstandingachievements were gained by individuals and groups in debating (school and diocesan level), Mock Trial and public speakingcompetitions. A team of students participated in the ‘Tournament of the Minds’ competition at the University of Newcastle.All of these endeavours, in addition to many others, have enhanced the academic potential of a significant number of our students.Performance in National TestingSan Clemente draws students from a wide range of backgrounds. We have significant numbers of students with languagebackground other than English, and feel a particular mission to assist students with varying degrees of learning difficulties. Manystruggle with literacy and numeracy skills. This being the case, it is pleasing to note the significant growth of student results inNAPLAN show from Year 7 to 9. In Reading, for example, more than 60% of students had greater than expected growth in theirachievement. There is an ongoing effort in the school to improve students’ skills in literacy and numeracy without compromising theother important learning that must take place.Band 9 andAboveBand 8Band 7Band 6Band 5Band 4 andbelowBand 10Band 9Band 8Band 7Band 6Band 5 andbelowNAPLAN Program 2012 - Year 7Percentage in Skill BandReading SpellingGrammar &Punctuation Writing NumeracySan Clemente High School 5.8% 4.5% 5.6% 1.1% 5.8%National Performance 8.5% 9.2% 9.6% 5.7% 10.2%San Clemente High School 17.9% 17.5% 14.1% 7.4% 9.4%National Performance 19.1% 19.4% 19.4% 12.6% 15.1%San Clemente High School 37.0% 28.8% 31.1% 18.2% 24.6%National Performance 28.3% 29.5% 29.2% 23.7% 25.3%San Clemente High School 21.4% 29.9% 29.9% 33.0% 33.9%National Performance 24.8% 23.7% 24.8% 29.4% 27.0%San Clemente High School 13.3% 11.3% 14.7% 31.3% 21.1%National Performance 13.4% 11.4% 12.1% 18.5% 16.2%San Clemente High School 4.6% 7.9% 4.5% 9.1% 5.3%National Performance 4.3% 5.3% 3.3% 8.5% 4.6%NAPLAN Program 2012 - Year 9Percentage in Skill BandReading SpellingGrammar &Punctuation Writing NumeracySan Clemente High School 8.1% 7.6% 4.7% 5.2% 5.3%National Performance 4.9% 5.9% 5.6% 5.7% 9.0%San Clemente High School 12.8% 18.0% 12.2% 12.2% 11.2%National Performance 13.5% 15.4% 13.3% 11.1% 13.8%San Clemente High School 27.3% 30.2% 25.6% 20.9% 25.4%National Performance 26.4% 26.4% 24.7% 19.5% 24.0%San Clemente High School 32.6% 20.3% 29.7% 25.6% 34.3%National Performance 28.8% 26.0% 28.1% 23.9% 28.5%San Clemente High School 14.0% 16.9% 20.3% 18.6% 20.7%National Performance 17.8% 16.0% 18.5% 21.4% 18.5%San Clemente High School 5.2% 7.0% 7.6% 17.4% 3.0%National Performance 7.0% 8.8% 8.2% 16.8% 4.7%Cultural AchievementsSan Clemente had an extensive array of cultural opportunities for its students in 2012.The school choir and band have performed at school assemblies, liturgies, Year 10 Graduation and other major celebrations in thelife of the school. They were runners up at the annual St Joseph’s Lochinvar Choral Festival. San Clemente participated in DIOSounds in June. This was an excellent representation of the diverse talents at school.San Clemente celebrated its musical talent with a production called ‘Captivate’. The evening gave the students the opportunity todisplay in areas of singing, playing instruments, cheer leading, dancing and dramatic performances at St Columban’s Hall.A N N U A L S C H O O L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 6