2016 illawong public school annual report · the annual report for 2016€is provided to the...

Illawong Public SchoolAnnual Report

2016

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Printed on: 19 April, 2017 of 15 Illawong Public School 4077 (2016)

Introduction

The Annual Report for 2016 is provided to the community of Illawong Public School as an account of the school'soperations and achievements throughout the year.

It provides a detailed account of the progress the school has made to provide high quality educational opportunities forall students, as set out in the school plan. It outlines the findings from self–assessment that reflect the impact of keyschool strategies for improved learning and the benefit to all students from the expenditure of resources, including equityfunding.

Mr Andrew Doyle

Principal

School contact details

Illawong Public SchoolFowler RdIllawong, 2234www.illawong-p.schools.nsw.edu.auillawong-p.School@det.nsw.edu.au9543 1604


School background

School vision statement

At Illawong Public School we support all students in pursuing excellence by creating a positive and safe learningenvironment in which students can achieve success and be respectful, responsible life long learners and citizens of thecommunity.

We will strive to:

* Create a leading education setting that promotes 21st Century learning and boasts a state of the art school that assistsin the delivery of innovative programs.

* Create an environment where students take responsibility for their own learning.

* Motivate independent students who exhibit positive attitudes and quality practices.

* Inspire students as life long learners.

* Develop a highly skilled staff who are equipped and resourced for quality learning and teaching.

* Create a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that promotes high achievement for all students.

* Provide the necessary resources to support quality education for the future.

This vision is embedded throughout our school rules and values:

Rules: Respect Responsibility Learning

Values: Integrity Achievement Teamwork

School context

Illawong Public School is situated in an area surrounded by bush and near the Georges River. The school is situated ona large site with large play areas and a school oval which is used by the community. The P&C operate a school uniformshop and a before and after school care on school grounds. The P&C raise significant funds for the school whichcontributes to valuable programs every year. In 2016 the school had 202 students with many from NESB speakingbackgrounds. The school has maintained 9 classes for the past 5 years and will do so again in 2016 thanks to RAMfunding. The school prides itself on hard work, strong community values and proven programs in sport, the arts andgifted and talented education. Students with additional needs and learning difficulties are identified and learningprograms are developed and implemented. The staff at Illawong Public School vary from very experienced to beginningteachers. All staff make professional learning a priority and have implemented the National Curriculum since 2014 inEnglish, Maths and Science and now in History and Geography. All students are given the opportunity to perform to theirpersonal best across all Key Learning Areas. They also have opportunities in Sport, Visual and Creative arts andEnrichment programs. Illawong PS is proud to be part of the Community of School Between the Rivers (COSBTR) whichinvolves 8 local public primary and high schools. Our feeder high school is Menai High and a large proportion of ourstudents will attend Menai High on completion of primary school.


Self-assessment and school achievement

Self-assessment using the School Excellence Framework

This year, our school undertook self–assessment using the elements of the School Excellence Framework. In 2016Illawong Public School started the process of implementing the new School Excellence Framework and began to identifywhere the school is at within this framework and where we are located in each domain. Through analysis of the schoolplan, staff aligned the School Excellence Framework and identified areas of growth and strength.

In 2016 staff were evaluating each area and looking where we sit at each criteria and looking at evidence to supportthese findings. Using the self assessment as a guide there was a significant improvement in where staff rated our schoolagainst the domains compared to 2015. This will help the school with its self evaluation and possible validation processin 2017.

Each staff member was given a copy of the excellence framework and this will again form a large TPL focus in 2017. Thestaff are aware of the importance and how the school can become stronger in each of these key domain areas. To beginthe process we surveyed the school community to ascertain parental viewpoints about points relevant to parents andcertain feedback that had parent feedback. The findings were particularly strong in most areas.

Majority of parents stated the school demonstrates commitment within the school community to strengthen and deliveron school learning priorities. The school consistently implements a whole school approach to well being. Physicallearning spaces are used flexibly and technology is accessible to staff and students. Areas of concern were parents feltthey did not have an understanding of what their children were learning and how to get to the next level. In addition theparents require more information about how the school displays data collected reflecting on student performance data.The school will examine these results and continue to explore ways to improve areas of need and look towards wholeschool improvement.

Illawong Public School will continue to work with the Excellence Framework in 2017 and incorporate these principles intothe 2017 school plan, milestones and evaluation areas. Our self–assessment process will further assist the school torefine the strategic priorities in our School plan leading to further improvements in the delivery of education to ourstudents.


Strategic Direction 1

Curriculum and Quality Teaching

Purpose

To improve student learning experiences through engaged curriculum, Quality Teaching and Future Foccussedpedagogy to raise the educational outcomes through a dynamic education culture built upon explicit teaching, highexpectations and quality teaching

Overall summary of progress

In 2016, Illawong Public School professionally created new programs for students in Literacy and Numeracy. Our primarydepartment implemented the Super 6 reading comprehension strategy to improve Literacy across the school. The K – 2department competed TEN training in Numeracy. The majority of measures were met and indicated through PLAN dataand student growth.

Progress towards achieving improvement measures

Improvement measures(to be achieved over 3 years)

Progress achieved this year Funds Expended(Resources)

70% of students will achievethe top 3 bands in Reading andNumber in NAPLAN each year.

in 2016 60% of year 5 students achieve the top 3bands in Reading. 48% of students achieved thetop 3 bands in Year 3 reading.

In 2016 75% of year 3 students achieved the top 3bands in Number and 60% of year 5 studentsachieved the top 3 bands in Number.

Learning and Supportprograms to support at riskstudents. $60,000 RAM forsmaller class sizes acrossthe whole school.

This impact will be overthree years.

Students to achieve at orabove their expected rate ofgrowth in NAPLAN

58.8% of students achieved expected growth inGrammar and Punctuation in 2016. 35.3% ofstudents achieved expected growth in Reading. Allstudents achieved growth at some level across alltested areas of NAPLAN. The aim is to increase theamount of students achieving expected growth.

Learning and Supportprograms to support at riskstudents. $60,000 RAM forsmaller class sizes acrossthe whole school.Thisimpact will be over threeyears.

70% of students will achievethe top 3 bands in Reading andNumber in NAPLAN each year

In 2016 60% of year 5 students achieve the top 3bands in Reading. 48% of students achieved thetop 3 bands in Year 3 reading.

In 2016 75% of year 3 students achieved the top 3bands in Number and 60% of year 5 studentsachieved the top 3 bands in Number.

Learning and Supportprograms to support at riskstudents. $60,000 RAM forsmaller class sizes acrossthe whole school.Thisimpact will be over threeyears.

Next Steps

In 2017 the school will continue to implement new programs in Literacy and Numeracy. Phonics, comprehension andwriting programs to meet the needs of targeted students. TEN and basic number skills will be evident across theNumeracy curriculum and in teaching programs. The focus on quality teaching, effective and balanced programming andquality assessment are key strategies for Illawong PS in 2017.



Teacher and Leadership Capacity

Purpose

To build the capacity of staff through professional learning and actively engage with the Australian Professionalstandards and the NSW Performance and Development Framework resulting in improved outcomes for students


In 2016, an increase in understanding in PDP and growth coaching was evident across the school. Lesson observationwith colleagues and supervisors were completed and opportnities to increase professional knowledge through readings. Staff were given opportunities to lead across a number of areas and work commenced in understanding the SchoolExcellence Framework and collecting evidence to support achievement.




100% of staff participating inclassroom observation to meetprofessional and developmentframework standards.

All staff completed a PDP and observation schedulein 2016. Interviews with Principal to discuss PDPand observation including professional standardsalso took place.

Professional LearningFunds and QTSS. $20,000

Increase in staff engagementat professional learning toachieve professional andpersonal goals.

Coaching sessions with school principal where staffshowed engagement and working towards personalgoals. Increase participation by staff at meetingsand professional conversations. Observations andmentoring became common throughout 2016.

0

Distributed Leadership isevident with more staff taking onleadership roles across theschool.

Roles and responsibilities issued to all staff. Teamleaders in each KLA led to 70% of staff leading acommittee in the school.

0

Next Steps

Teacher and Leadership capacity are important factors at Illawong to ensure success with students. An updated PDPand success criteria will occur supported by lesson observations and collegiate sharing. Deeper knowledge of the SchoolExcellence Framework is required. All staff will have understanding of the new Accreditation process and understandingof the teaching standards.



Wellbeing and Community Connections

Purpose

To build strong connections with our local community including our parents, local schools and partners to raise theoutcomes for our students in Well being and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)


In 2016, the introduction of PBL was a success with full implementation in 2017. Students were well supported acrossthe school with over 50 students given assistance. Staff knowledge and understanding of EAL/D students increasedthroughout the year and BYOD was trialled in Stage 3. Communication was vastly improved with school App, webpageand social media added to the school communication network.




P&C Meetings will berepresentative of increase of 10%per year

P&C Meetings averaged between 7 and 15members per meeting which was a 10%improvement from 2015.

0

50% return rate of Tell themfrom me surveys from parents

43% of parents responded to the 2016 survey a bigimprovement from 2015.

0

An improvement in results fromthe Tell them from me Surveyfrom year to year over the nextthree years indicating stablelevels of well being

Student, staff and parent results to be reviewed in2017 to see if levels of well being are improving,remaining stable or needs attentions

0

Continuation and increase inthe number of parents engagingin the classroom and supportingthe school.

In 2016 at least 60 parents helped in differentactivities from classroom, coaching, reading, sportscarnivals and assisting on excursions. This alsoincluded P&C, School Council and Before and AfterSchool Care helpers.

0

Quality ILP for identifiedstudents and parental signoff

All identified students had ILP written and signed byparents in 2016

$1500

Review of PBL well beingframework

Policy Written for implementation for 2017 $3000

Next Steps

This direction will be sustained through continuation of PBL and a focus to continue with the Implementation of PBL. IPSwill also focus on quality teaching and programming. Learning and support will be targeted on need and students haveaccess to further support if required. Survey results have indicated parents are happy with the school at present in thisstrategic direction.


Key Initiatives Impact achieved this year Resources (annual)

Aboriginal background loading 2 students received ILP assistance. Staffgiven time to write PLP on students and meetwith parents to discuss student needs

$1300

English language proficiency A teacher employed to work with EAl/Dstudents. All students identified and progressupdated throughout the year. Studentsimproved with less students appearing onlower levels of support across the school.

$34,947

Low level adjustment for disability Reduced class sizes across the school,Improve student outcomes across K to 6 benefiting all students

$14,000

Quality Teaching, SuccessfulStudents (QTSS)

Socio–economic background Reduced class sizes across the school,Improve student outcomes across K to 6 benefiting to all students

$7,500

Support for beginning teachers Miss Mahlberg used this funding to trialBYOD project in Stage 3 and to visit otherschools for mentoring opportunities.Professional discussions with supervisor toassist with her teaching and pedagogy.

$13,377


Student information

Student enrolment profile

Enrolments

Students 2013 2014 2015 2016

Boys 128 123 119 114

Girls 97 102 96 81

Student attendance profile

School

Year 2013 2014 2015 2016

K 98.5 97.5 96.3 94.4

1 95.8 96.6 94.2 96.4

2 95.8 96.9 95.3 95.4

3 97.4 97.6 95.5 96.6

4 98.5 96.9 96.1 93.6

5 96.5 97.7 94.4 94.3

6 97 96.5 95.2 94.9

All Years 97.1 97.1 95.2 95.1

State DoE

Year 2013 2014 2015 2016

K 95 95.2 94.4 94.4

1 94.5 94.7 93.8 93.9

2 94.7 94.9 94 94.1

3 94.8 95 94.1 94.2

4 94.7 94.9 94 93.9

5 94.5 94.8 94 93.9

6 94.1 94.2 93.5 93.4

All Years 94.7 94.8 94 94

Workforce information

Workforce composition

Position FTE*

Principal 1

Assistant Principal(s) 2

Classroom Teacher(s) 6.64

Learning and Support Teacher(s) 0.5

Teacher Librarian 0.4

School Administration & SupportStaff

2.02

Other Positions 0.08

*Full Time Equivalent

The Aboriginal composition of Illawong PS school'sworkforce is 0%

Teacher qualifications

All teaching staff meet the professional requirementsfor teaching in NSW public schools.

Teacher qualifications

Qualifications % of staff

Undergraduate degree or diploma 100

Postgraduate degree 15


Professional learning and teacher accreditation

In 2016, two staff achieved accreditation at theProficient level. One teacher received beginningteaching funds and a program was written where sheobserved other schools and worked with staff toimprove her teaching delivery. She was supported bythe AP K to 2 and school principal and goals monitoredthroughout the year.

All staff participated in professional learning across theyear. Weekly Professional Learning session andregular staff meetings ensured staff were kept up todate with the latest educational information.

All staff completed training on the Geography syllabusvia a whole staff development day with 12 otherschools in Term 3. A staff member led a workshop andhelped facitllaite the new scope and sequence inGeography that will start in 2017.

Staff were trained in Child Protection, Code of Conductand CPR as part of compulsory updates for 2016.

Throughout the year staff attended courses aligned totheir PDP to improve their pedagogy, teaching skillsand student outcomes.

Staff were supported with school planning days wherecolleagues collaboratively planned, developed lessonsand units of work.

Financial information (for schoolsusing both OASIS and SAP/SALM)

Financial information

The three financial summary tables cover 13 months(from 1 December 2015 to 31 December 2016).

The financial summary consists of school incomebroken down by funding source and is derived from theschool Annual Financial Statement.

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Income $

Balance brought forward 88 134.57

Global funds 176 258.51

Tied funds 162 099.03

School & community sources 145 106.12

Interest 2 559.98

Trust receipts 21 715.80

Canteen 0.00

Total income 595 874.01

Expenditure

Teaching & learning

Key learning areas 41 221.61

Excursions 38 880.67

Extracurricular dissections 34 724.51

Library 4 684.66

Training & development 1 393.57

Tied funds 136 189.06

Short term relief 28 564.83

Administration & office 46 842.61

School-operated canteen 0.00

Utilities 30 109.58

Maintenance 8 326.34

Trust accounts 24 051.40

Capital programs 31 103.50

Total expenditure 426 092.34

Balance carried forward 169 781.67

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2016 Actual ($)

Opening Balance 0.00

Revenue 200 482.15

(2a) Appropriation 169 878.67

(2b) Sale of Goods andServices

800.00

(2c) Grants and Contributions 29 669.49

(2e) Gain and Loss 0.00

(2f) Other Revenue 0.00

(2d) Investment Income 133.99

Expenses -123 639.92

Recurrent Expenses -123 639.92

(3a) Employee Related -63 818.00

(3b) Operating Expenses -59 821.92

Capital Expenses 0.00

(3c) Employee Related 0.00

(3d) Operating Expenses 0.00

SURPLUS / DEFICIT FOR THEYEAR

76 842.23

Balance Carried Forward 76 842.23

There is no opening balance recorded in the SAPfinance table. The opening balance for the school forthis reporting period is recorded as the BalanceBrought Forward in the OASIS table.

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Financial summary equity funding

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2016 Actual ($)

Base Total 1 418 556.03

Base Per Capita 11 606.70

Base Location 0.00

Other Base 1 406 949.33

Equity Total 109 314.09

Equity Aboriginal 1 389.93

Equity Socio economic 7 492.48

Equity Language 34 947.24

Equity Disability 65 484.44

Targeted Total 47 720.01

Other Total 10 876.67

Grand Total 1 586 466.80

A full copy of the school’s financial statement is tabledat the annual general meetings of the parent and/orcommunity groups. Further details concerning thestatement can be obtained by contacting the school.

School performance

NAPLAN

In the National Assessment Program, the results acrossthe Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 literacy andnumeracy assessments are reported on a scale fromBand 1 to Band 10. The achievement scalerepresents increasing levels of skills and understandings demonstrated in these assessments.

In 2016, our Literacy results showed growth from Year3 to 5. 84% of year 3 students achieved in the Top 3bands 80% of year 3 students achieved in the top 3bands in Spelling and 77% of our students in year 3achieved top 3 bands in Writing. Trend data indicatedthat as a school most areas were moving ahead asexpected. Our reading continues to be slightly belowother areas in Literacy. The cohort of students totalled24 for 2016. A percentage of these students areidentified with a disability that completed NAPLAN in2016.

In 2016 our Year 5 NAPLAN highlighted strong growthacross a number of areas. 60% of year 5 studentsachieved the top 3 bands in Reading, 70% of year 5students achieved the top 3 bands in Writing and 80%of year 5 students achieved the top 3 bands in Spelling.Our cohort of students totalled 19 that sat NAPLAN in2016. The growth from students was pleasing and trenddata was pointing in a positive direction.


in 2016 Illawong achieved much improved results inNumeracy with trend data improving in year 3 and 5.The growth of students from year 3 to 5 was quite highand pleasing to see. 94% of students in year 5achieving top 4 bands in Numeracy and 97% ofstudents in year 3 achieving the top 4 bands.


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Parent/caregiver, student, teachersatisfaction

in 2016, Illawong PS surveyed the parents through theTell Them from Me survey twice. The feedback waspositive. The strengths in the data showed parents feelwelcome to our school and they can easily speak withclass teachers. Parents feel informed at IPS especiallyaround a child's behaviour. Parents felt that staff tookan interest in their child' s learning and encouragedthem to do their best. They believe the schoolsupported positive behaviour and school rules areclear. Parent responses showed that they believe in ourschool and feel part of it. Over 40% of parentsresponded to the survey which is an improvement of15% on 2015.

In 2016, Illawong PS surveyed staff through the TellThem from Me Survey in Term 3. Staff felt they workedwell with their leadership team and discuss learningissues with other staff to improve their own knowledge.They set high expectations for student learning andhave developed giving feedback to students duringlessons. They felt that clear rules are set and highstandards set across all classes. Staff felt they workwell with the parents and keep them informed. The staffsurvey was positive and showed the focus of qualityteaching was evident in their responses.

In 2016 the students were surveyed using Tell Themfrom Me. 74% of students felt they had a high sense ofbelonging to the school. 92% of students valued schooloutcomes. 96% of students had positive behaviour, 955of students tried hard to succeed. An area forimprovement was student engagement. Studentsenjoyed the positive teacher student relationships thatare formed at Illawong PS.

Policy requirements

Aboriginal education

In 2016, Illawong had 2 identified Aboriginal students.They were supported through PLP plans verifired byparents. The school raises the Aboriginal Flag eachday. The school opened a mural and garden beddesigned by our Aboriginal parents and local elders.This was opened in 2016. An aboriginal story tellervisited the school in term 3 and performed for thestudents to support NAIDOC week. All teachersincorporate Aboriginal Education into their programseach and every term.

Multicultural and anti-racism education

The total number of students at the school withLanguage Backgrounds other than English is 33%.These students come from a wide range ofnon–English speaking backgrounds.The English as anAdditional Dialect EAL/D ran one day a week. Theteacher developed programs in consultation with theclass teacher to address the needs of students. TheEAL/D teacher was also able to withdraw first phase


students and worked with them on an IndividualLearning Plan.

Other school programs

Sport

Fitness and Sport programs at Illawong PS supportstudies in Personal Development, Health and PhysicalEducation (PDHPE), which focus on the developmentof a healthy lifestyle. Fitness groups K–6 were heldeach week. Students were assessed on various fitnesslevels and skills and were placed in appropriate groupsto develop their fitness and gross–motor skills. IllawongPS again saw success at all three Engadine Zonecarnivals (Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics). Anumber of students were also successful in qualifyingfor Zone and Regional carnivals. Milly P namedoutstanding swimmer at the 2016 Engadine ZoneCarnival. The school participated in the inter–schoolPrimary Schools Sports Association (PSSA)competition. In summer our students participated incricket, t–ball and softball. In winter they played soccerand netball. Students were also given the opportunity tocompete in the following sports:

* ET Rugby League shield

* AFL Paul Kelly cup

* Hockey knockout

Several students made the Engadine zone teams forAthletics, Swimming and Zone Cross Country Year 3–6students not involved in PSSA and K–2 students wereinvolved in a range of sports to enhance and developtheir fundamental movement skills. Sports activitiesincluded modified games of soccer, cricket, netball,basketball, AFL and t–ball. Students were also explicitlytaught a range of skills in athletics, in the lead up to ourschool athletics carnival. All students in K to 2 weregiven the opportunity to participate in the ‘BackyardLeague’ program, which aimed to give students anintroduction to rugby league and teach them the basicskills needed to play a game. Every student was givena rugby league ball to encourage them to take this on.All K–2 students participated in the AFL Auskickprogram. In 2016 Illawong PS continued the Learn toSwim program where 50 students participated in the 10day intensive swimming program.

Illawong PS also used the Sporting in Schools GrantMoney to introduce new sports to the schoolincluding Tennis, Volleyball, Cricket and movementskills for K to 2.

2016 was a successful year on the sporting field.

Environmental Sustainability

The Environmental Committee introduced a newprogram involving the whole school to help introduceand maintain environmentally sustainable practices.The initiative Included:

Establishment of an Environmental Committee that

consisted of Mr Doyle, Miss Ryan, Mrs Hartnett andLeanne Mariani.

Over 150 students applied to be an Eco Warrior, 9students were appointed Classroom Warriors and 12students were appointed Garden Warriors. Each termthis group changed, allowing more studentsopportunities for participation.

Classroom Warriors introduced and maintained wholeschool recycling and power saving initiatives.

Garden Warriors planted seeds and fruit trees,maintained edible gardens and the orchard and helpedpick and sell fresh produce at our Eco Shop.

Eco Warriors were given a badge and a bright vest withthe Eco Warrior logo printed on it. This allowedstudents to work in different areas of the school.

3 worm farms generated fertiliser for the garden andorchard by recycling food scraps from classrooms andthe canteen.

Committed parents who volunteered their time eachweek to run the Eco Shop, help maintain worm farmsand assisted the Garden Warriors.

Junior and Senior Choir

Illawong Public School has a junior and senior choirwhich is an enjoyable way for the children to learn,express, engage and perform a range of music fromtraditional classics and multicultural music, to a moremodern and contemporary repertoire. The 2016 juniorchoir consisted of 20 students and the senior choirconsisted of 15 students. The students come togetheronce a week to rehearse the songs and movements toprepare for performances throughout the year. Thestudents had the opportunity to showcase their specialtalents and vocal abilities at school assemblies, opendays, special ceremonies and presentation days. Thestudents at Illawong PS also had feature roles in theSutherland Shire Schools Music Festival, which is heldeach year with other students from around theSutherland Shire. The students performed at theSutherland Entertainment Centre giving them an insightinto the world of live performances and the hard workthat goes into putting on an entertaining show.

Junior and Senior Dance Groups

In 2016, Illawong PS had a junior and senior dancegroup for the first time in 6 years. Under the guidanceof Miss Amy the students rehearsed each week andperformed on three occasions throughout the year. Thestudents performed at Menai market place, schoolpresentation day and the Sutherland Shire schoolsmusic festival. The students did an amazing job andworked hard to produce a magical routine that was wellreceived by students and parents.


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