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Marulan Public School

Annual School Report 2013

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School context Marulan Public School serves the small rural town

of Marulan and is situated in large grounds near

the ‘Sydney-Melbourne’ freeway. The school

provides a balanced educational program for all

students with a sound foundation in Literacy and

Numeracy. The school maintains a focus on

positive discipline, civic responsibility and

community values. The core values of the school

and the community are reflected in every student

being actively supported to be respectful, safe

and responsible learners. A particular strength of

the school is the Creative Arts program

incorporating the Performing Arts with close

liaison between Marulan Public School and the

Goulburn Community of Public Schools.

The whole school community works together to

improve all facets of its operation. Positive input

from community members is encouraged with

members supporting school programs for the

benefit of all students. The Parents and Citizen’s

Association (P&C) takes an active interest in

many aspects of the running of the school. For

over 150 years, the community of Marulan has

supported the school in many ways, with the

school’s motto “Play the Game” linking the many

generations who have made this school be part

of their lives.

Principal’s message Student numbers remained steady throughout 2013. There have been five classes in 2013 with the Reading Tutors supporting classroom strategies in Literacy and School Learning Support Officers supporting classroom teachers in Literacy and Numeracy. The school promotes community participation as evidenced by the successful Breakfast Club. Strong sporting representation in school, local and district events has continued with several students being successful in reaching Regional level. The Performing Arts continues as a strength of the school with students from all grades having the opportunity to participate in the Goulburn Community of Public Schools concert.

I certify that the information in this report is the result of a rigorous school self-evaluation process and is a balanced and genuine account of the school’s achievements and areas for development from the information that was available when this report was completed.

Michelle Simkin (Relieving Principal)

P & C and/or School Council message 2013 has been a mixed year for the P&C. We lost several parents towards the end of the year for a number of reasons and they will be missed as they were generous with their time and efforts in assisting and fund raising for the P&C. On a brighter note the P&C decided to work towards the purchase of laptops for the students to utilise as a class group and help prepare them for the future. Sixteen laptops and a trolley charger were delivered early in 2014 and are being put to good use in the library. The P&C hopes to able to supply more laptops as funds become available. The Breakfast club continues to be well supported and is here to stay. A big thank you to the volunteers and staff who have given up their time and the local businesses and organisations for their support to keep the Breakfast Club going. I urge as many parents as possible to become involved with the School, whether it is assisting in the classrooms, breakfast club or P&C, to help make it stronger in the community.

Stephen Smith P&C President

Ever since being elected captain, I have taken on more responsibilities. I have learnt to respect others and hear what others have to say and always help everyone out. I had loads of fun and enjoyed being School Captain. I wasn’t the best student in the class but when it came to helping others out, I was there in a flash! I would play with all the younger students to make them happy and give up my time with my friends for them. I had great fun learning about becoming a leader and was always looking forward to the future. I would like to thank all of the staff at Marulan Public School for being there for me and helping me through and to all of the students for electing me School Captain. Thank you so much for a great year! I had great memories at Marulan Public School.

Abbey O’Keefe

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My name is Ryan Brown and I was school captain of Marulan Public School for 2013. Being school captain has been a lot of fun and has given me opportunities that have helped me to be a better and more confident person. Some of these opportunities were Young Leaders Day, meeting and thanking guests at our school and I am now a better public speaker thanks to school leaders having to run assemblies.

I have always looked up to the school leaders before me and I hope that I have done just as good a job as they have before me and I wish the new school leaders for 2014 the best of luck in the new year.

Ryan Brown

Student information

It is a requirement that the reporting of information for all students be consistent with privacy and personal information policies.

Student enrolment profile

The number of students at the school has supported the formation of 5 classes.

Anzac Day Commemoration

Student attendance profile

Management of non-attendance

All students are encouraged to attend school regularly with the presentation of merit awards for 100% attendance and encouragement awards for improved attendance. Class rolls are checked regularly by the Principal and Home School Liaison Officer. Parents are required to inform the office of any absences either by phone, or in writing.

Absentee slips are provided to families as required. Each fortnight, letters are sent home to relevant families, requesting a reason for the absence, when no notification has been received within the week.

Workforce information

It is a requirement that the reporting of information for all staff must be consistent with privacy and personal information policies.

Workforce composition

Position Number

Principal 1.0

Assistant Principal 1.0

Classroom Teachers 3.0

Learning and Support Teacher 0.3

Teacher Librarian 0.2

School Counsellor 0.1

School Administrative & Support Staff 1.4

Total 7.0

The Australian Education Regulation, 2013 requires schools to report on Aboriginal composition of their workforce.

Gender 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Male 57 62 64 80 77 69 64

Female 41 48 43 50 50 52 48

Student Enrolment

Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

K 93.6 95.1 95.4 92.1 94.8

1 91.6 93.2 95.0 93.8 92.5

2 95.7 95.4 93.7 94.1 96.5

3 92.7 95.5 93.4 95.3 94.1

4 93.5 96.9 95.8 93.1 93.1

5 93.3 94.9 93.6 90.8 95.9

6 93.7 93.8 95.4 93.4 96.3

Total 94.4 93.4 95.0 94.6 93.3 94.8

K 94.3 94.5 94.4 94.3 95.0

1 93.4 93.9 93.9 94.0 94.2

2 93.9 94.0 93.7 93.9 94.4

3 93.9 94.3 93.6 94.0 94.5

4 93.7 93.9 93.7 93.9 94.4

5 93.7 93.8 93.3 93.7 94.1

6 93.2 93.6 93.1 93.4 93.7

Total 93.7 91.8 94.0 93.7 93.9 94.3

K 94.3 94.7 94.7 94.3 95.0

1 93.7 94.2 94.2 93.9 94.5

2 94.0 94.4 94.2 94.2 94.7

3 94.1 94.5 94.4 94.4 94.8

4 94.0 94.5 94.3 94.3 94.7

5 94.0 94.4 94.2 94.2 94.5

6 93.6 94.0 93.8 93.8 94.1

Total 94.1 92.1 94.4 94.3 94.2 94.7

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At this point in time, there are no members of staff from an Aboriginal background.

Teacher qualifications

All teaching staff meet the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools.

Qualifications % of staff

Degree or Diploma 100 %

Postgraduate 33 %

Financial summary

This summary covers funds for operating costs and does not involve expenditure areas such as permanent salaries, building and major maintenance.

Date of financial summary 30/11/2013

Income $

Balance brought forward 79649.01 Global funds 93997.28 Tied funds 46795.25 School & community sources 31546.77 Interest 1879.46 Trust receipts 6582.20 Canteen 0.00

Total income 260449.97

Expenditure

Teaching & learning Key learning areas 8296.79 Excursions 9300.81 Extracurricular dissections 15853.47

Library 1352.06 Training & development 7118.73 Tied funds 45321.50 Casual relief teachers 20872.26 Administration & office 39061.30 School-operated canteen 0.00 Utilities 24950.70 Maintenance 16129.81 Trust accounts 6082.70 Capital programs 16651.69

Total expenditure 210991.82

Balance carried forward 49458.15

A full copy of the school’s 2013 financial statement is tabled at the annual general meetings of the School parent body. Further details concerning the statement can be obtained by contacting the school.

School performance 2013

Academic achievements

NAPLAN

In the National Assessment Program, the results across the Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 literacy and numeracy assessments are reported on a scale from Band 1 to Band 10.

The achievement scale represents increasing levels of skills and understandings demonstrated in these assessments.

Year 3: from Band 1 (lowest) to Band 6 (highest for Year 3)




The My School website provides detailed information and data for national literacy and numeracy testing (NAPLAN).

Click on the link http://www.myschool.edu.au and enter the school name in the Find a school and select GO to access the school data.

NAPLAN Year 3 - Literacy (including Reading, Writing, Spelling and Grammar and Punctuation)

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NAPLAN Year 3 - Numeracy

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NAPLAN Year 5 - Literacy (including Reading, Writing, Spelling and Grammar and Punctuation)

GCoPS Choir performing at whole school assembly

‘Beep’ Test in Fitness

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NAPLAN Year 5 - Numeracy

Arts We have again performed with excellence in the area of Creative Arts in 2013. This year students participated in Creative Arts Groups in Years 3-6. This allowed students to develop their skills in the areas of Music, Visual Arts and Dance programs. Students had the opportunity to perform on a variety of musical instruments such as the guitar and recorder. They also participated in a focused arts program studying a variety of artists and their particular styles. Students were able to learn basic technique for several styles of dance such as hip hop and jazz. Several of our senior students have had the opportunity to broaden their skills through participation in small vocal and instrumental group sessions. These students were able to perform as a combined vocal and instrumental ensemble at the Goulburn Community of Schools Concert in Term 3. Our students have continued to develop their singing and performance skills through their participation in choir this year. Marulan Public School has both a Junior (K-2) and Senior Choir (3-6) which have regularly been involved in a range of performance opportunities and competitions. Both our Junior and Senior Choral groups performed at the Goulburn Eisteddfod in Term 2 for the first time this year. Each choir placed second in their respective sections which was a fantastic achievement for all involved. Our school choirs have also performed at many

community events such as the Australia Day Ceremony, CWA Southern Tablelands annual luncheon and Marulan Christmas Carols in the Park. The Senior School Choir once again participated in the Goulburn Community of Schools concert as part of the mass choir and as an individual school choir in our school concert, on Grandparents Day and at Presentation Evening. Our students have had the opportunity to be involved in a variety of dance activities and our Senior School Dance Group performed at the Goulburn Community of Schools concert in Term 3 as a part of a combined dance group item.

Penny Jago

Sport Our School’s Physical Education and Sports programs emphasise the development of each child’s skills and participation in physical activity. Some initiatives for 2013 were:

Coaching clinics conducted by Country Rugby League for all students.

Daily fitness program K- 6 focusing on ball skills and fitness levels.

Yoga program in Term 2

Gymnastics program

Crunch ‘n’ Sip program. In Term 1 we held our school swimming carnival with Goulburn East Public School. Fourteen children represented our school at the District Carnival in Goulburn, with two children representing the Goulburn District at the Regional Carnival.

Our Athletics Carnival was held in Term 1. There were 38 children who were selected to represent our school at the District Carnival in Goulburn. We held our School Cross Country at Wollondilly Public School again this year. Thirty-two children participated in the District Carnival in Goulburn, with one child representing the Goulburn District at Regional level.

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Our school also had two representatives reach Zone level in the Girls Soccer and one representative reach Zone level in the Girls Netball. This year we participated in the Premier’s Sporting Challenge. In the Premier’s Sporting Challenge our school was awarded a Gold award with two students reaching Diamond level. In Term 3 our Kindergarten to Year 3 students participated in the Sports and Culture Expo (SPACExpo) in Goulburn. This is an annual event organised for all Goulburn and surrounding district schools to participate in fun sport and cultural activities. In Term 4 our school once again participated in the NSW Dept. Education and Communities School Swimming Scheme. Fifty-eight students participated in this program and these students acquired increased their water confidence and developed their swimming skills.

We participated in the Woolworths Earn and Learn program. The school collected 13 788 stickers. With community support we were able to purchase specific equipment and other resources for our school. We also received additional resources through the Premier’s Sporting Challenge.

Active After School Care program ran during Term 1 which gave students specific sporting opportunities from 3.15-4.15pm, two days a week.

We would like to thank all parents, caregivers and community members for their support of our students at carnivals and gala days.

Raelene Hage and Carmen Seaton-Coooper

Significant programs and initiatives Our students are given many opportunities to participate and excel in a variety of individual, group, class, team and whole school activities. This year our students continued to excel in all areas. The participation rate of students in these activities has increased particularly in the number of students joining our senior and junior choirs and dance group.

Aboriginal education

There are eleven indigenous students enrolled at Marulan Public School. We acknowledge their place in our community’s history through the incorporation of “Welcome to Country” at our

assemblies and in classroom programs in HSIE and the Arts. This year we received a Regional Aboriginal grant to support our students in the development of their Numeracy and Reading skills. Two School Learning Support Officers were employed to support students with their reading and comprehension. This program was well received by the community and led to increased attendance at school and school events by our students and their parents.

Multicultural education

Multicultural education is studied in our various HSIE units in all grades across all stage levels. It is celebrated through whole school participation in activities such as Harmony Day and in our Creative and Practical Arts through the study of music, dance and art from other cultures.

Welfare:

This year the Positive Behaviour for Success (PBS) committee, in collaboration with staff and community, more formally introduced the behavioural expectations:

SAFE RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE

Monitoring of playground behaviour allowed all teachers to be more aware of which students required extra support to become successful learners. Five staff members completed the intensive two-day PBS training.

Throughout the year, the following awards were presented to students for exemplary behaviour, work ethic and application: 27 Bronze, 30 Silver and 52 Gold awards. Students were rewarded at the end of the year with Art and Craft activities, a movie with popcorn session and an incursion from the Magic Bubble Company.

Elizabeth Davidson

PBS Reward Day in August

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Curriculum:

Staff were involved in training in Every Student, Every School, No Excuses, No Gaps and introduction to the National Curriculum – English and Mathematics, Anaphylaxis, Emergency Care training and CPR during Staff Development Days. All kindergarten students were assessed in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy at the beginning and the end of the year. Most students have shown significant improvement across all areas on the Literacy and Numeracy continuums. Students in Years 1 & 2 have shown significant improvement in all areas of Literacy and Numeracy using Best Start, Count Me In Too and PM Benchmark data. The main focus for curriculum development this year has been the introduction of the implementation of the NSW English Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum and the use of data to inform teaching and learning programs.

All teachers are developing teaching and learning programs in this area that meet the needs of all students including Personal Learning Plans for Aboriginal students, students with learning difficulties and enrichment activities. We have high expectations of our students and encourage them to strive for excellence.

School planning and evaluation 2012—2014

School evaluation processes

NSW public schools conduct evaluations to support the effective implementation of the school plan. The processes used include:

an annual school self-evaluation that included consideration of progress in achieving state-wide and school priorities with the committee being supported by a designated regional officer to assist it in its work.

The principal, staff representatives and parent representatives participated in the self-evaluation and where appropriate, community and senior student representatives.

All accumulated participation and learning outcome data available in the school was provided to the committee.

Committee members were made aware of the confidential nature of the data any information that would identify individual students was not made available to the committee.

school-based standardised testing, criterion-based assessments, data collection, teacher observations and anecdotal records were conducted to monitor and appraise the effectiveness of the School Plan.

feedback from parent organisations and volunteer supporters of programs within the school, discussion and meetings with parents, staff, students and community.

School planning 2012—2014: progress in 2013

School priority 1

Literacy

Outcomes from 2012–2014

Improved Literacy Outcomes for all students, with an emphasis placed on the targeted group of students e.g. All Stage 1 students, Aboriginal students and those students who are performing in the middle bands. (Moving the middle to the top)

Evidence of progress towards outcomes in 2013:

More than 90% of Year 5 and more than 85% of Year 3 students have achieved Literacy outcomes at or above minimum standards.

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In Year 5 Literacy, 15% of students were in the top two bands (proficient standard) and in Year 3 Literacy, 14% of students.

All students in K, 1, 2, 3 and 4 were benchmarked providing teachers with a focus and direction for Literacy teaching and learning programs.

Strategies to achieve these outcomes in 2014

All students to be placed on the Literacy K-6 continuum with staff to access appropriate resources.

Progress of all students monitored by the school’s Learning Support team.

Support to teachers in Term 1 in underpinning class programs with the Quality Teaching framework.

Whole school planning to address areas of need in Literacy.

School priority 2

Numeracy


Improved Numeracy Outcomes for all students, with an emphasis placed on the targeted group of

students e.g. All Stage 1 students, Aboriginal students and those students who are performing in the middle bands. (Moving the middle to the top)


In Year 3 Numeracy, 28% of students were in the top two bands (proficient standard) and in Year 5 Numeracy, 11% of students.

100% of Year 5 and more than 77% of Year 3 students have achieved Numeracy outcomes at or above minimum standards.

All class programs incorporated ‘Count Me In Too’ and ‘Counting On’ strategies at appropriate levels.

Strategies to achieve these outcomes in 2014:

All students to be placed on the Numeracy K-6 continuum with staff to access appropriate resources.

Progress of all students monitored by the school’s Learning Support team.

Support to teachers in Term 1 in underpinning class programs with the Quality Teaching framework.

Whole school planning to address areas of need in Numeracy.

School priority 3

Student Engagement


Student engagement supported by school’s Student Welfare Policy, enhanced communication procedures and positive relationships with school community.


Clear guidelines about communication with parents about matters relating to

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students, their welfare and well-being, and teaching and learning have been developed. This has been in consultation with staff and the school community, shared with all families and staff and applied consistently by staff.

Significant matters are communicated with parents and are reviewed in the school to ensure parents are participating in the decision making process.

Positive discipline (Student Welfare Policy) has been reviewed within the school, involving staff, students and parents in the process.

The Positive Behaviours for Success (PBS) program has been revitalised and energised through staff professional learning and by reviewing the school’s values, mission statement and reward systems with the school community.

The student attendance rate has improved to 94.8%.

Student attendance rates are monitored daily by the school with resources such as the Home School Liaison Officer (HSLO) providing valuable support to the school and parents as required.

Strategies to achieve these outcomes in 2014:

Continue to monitor the behaviour of students using collected data.

This data will come from the ‘playground monitoring behaviour sheets’ for the COLA and Oval; the positive rewards chart within each classroom; monitoring sheets for student behavior in other areas, and the number of students on Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Monitor the attendance of students and review in Learning Support team meetings as required, concentrating on students with high attendance and areas for concern.

Provide staff with professional learning in student engagement.

Professional learning

Literacy and Numeracy teaching and learning, PBS, IWBs and Aspiring Leaders conference were the focus areas for Teacher Professional Learning (T.P.L.) in 2013 during Staff meetings and Staff Development Days. We used the expertise of our staff and the Train the Trainer model of Professional Learning successfully in 2013. All teachers participated in training through attendance at staff development days, staff meetings and externally conducted T.P.L. activities.

Parent/caregiver, student, and teacher satisfaction

In 2013, the school sought the opinions of parents, students and teachers about the school.

Their responses are presented below.

Communication:

Parents agreed the school newsletter is a great source of information.

Parents liked the messages on the school signs and notes on homework.

Staff agreed communication with the community was good, with offers of parent meetings and the good quality newsletter with extensive information.

Parents agreed preparation for NAPLAN was managed well by the school, but there was a lack of follow up following the NAPLAN reports.

Parents are happy with the current level of communication.

Staff raised the concern of a lack of consistency in responding to students and the need for fairness and transparency in working with all students.

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Students agreed teachers were fair with most students believing their concerns were followed up by the school.

School Culture and Relationships:

Parents commented on the positive experiences of sending their children to Marulan Public School, particularly in having great teachers; the range of extra-curricula activities (performing and creative arts); the way the school recognises the achievements of students and the location of the school.

Some parents said they would encourage any prospective parents to become actively involved in the school.

Most staff agree there is a strong sense of collegiality and willingness to share, mostly in extra-curricula activities.

Decision-Making:

All staff agreed to wanting to be involved in a culture of open and collaborative decision-making.

Parents agreed to the need for them to play a more active role in school decision making.

About this report

In preparing this report, the self-evaluation committee has gathered information from evaluations conducted during the year and analysed other information about the school's practices and student learning outcomes. The self-evaluation committee and school planning committee have determined targets for the school's future development.

Deborah Darling Principal

Michelle Simkin Relieving Principal

Elizabeth Davidson Assistant Principal

Christine Joshua Classroom Teacher

Raelene Hage Classroom Teacher

Penny Jago Classroom Teacher

Carmen Seaton-Cooper Classroom Teacher

Elizabeth Standen Classroom Teacher

Julie Cooper School Admin Manager

Steven Smith P&C President

Leisha Cox-Barlow Vice President P&C

Jackie Hannan P&C Treasurer

School contact information

Marulan Public School

George Street, Marulan

Ph: 4841 1573

Fax: 4841 1847

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.marulan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

School Code: 2496

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