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Mullaway Public SchoolAnnual Report

2016

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Printed on: 28 March, 2017 of 15 Mullaway Public School 4606 (2016)

Introduction

The Annual Report for 2016 is provided to the community of Mullaway Primary 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.

David King

Relieving Principal

School contact details

Mullaway Public SchoolOld Pacific HwyMullaway, 2456www.mullaway-p.schools.nsw.edu.aumullaway-p.School@det.nsw.edu.au6654 0377


School background

School vision statement

At Mullaway Primary School we are committed to ensuring that our students grow to make a quality contribution tosociety.This commitment involves:· facilitating twenty-first century pedagogy,· increasing our capacity to accessinformation and communicate,· building opportunities for creativity and learning pathways,· embedding a sustainableculture, · creating opportunities to engage in a balanced and healthy lifestyle, and;· developing partnerships andopportunities for our community to learn, share and grow.

School context

Mullaway Primary School was established in 1994 and is a coastal community school located 30 kilometres north ofCoffs Harbour. Mullaway Primary School has a 2016 Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 107 indicatingthat 52% of other NSW government schools are more disadvantaged. The FOEI Quarters indicate that 28% of ourfamilies are in the lowest SES quarter whilst 22% are in the highest quarter.The school has an enrolment ofapproximately 210 students, of which 11% are Aboriginal. The Gumbaynggirr people are the traditional custodians of theland and Mullaway Primary School has a partnership with the local Elders and promotes the Gumbaynggirr languagewithin the school.Mullaway Primary School is a member of the Northern Beaches Community of Schools which consistsof three other local public schools: Corindi Public School, Woolgoolga Public School, Sandy Beach Public School, and;our partnership high school, Woolgoolga High School.Mullaway Primary School has a partnership with Southern CrossUniversity’s education faculty which involves mentoring practicum students and two-way learning between the schooland university.


Self-assessment and school achievement

Self-assessment using the School Excellence Framework

For schools participating in external validation processes:

This section of the Annual Report outlines the findings from self-assessment using the School Excellence Framework,school achievements and the next steps to be pursued.

This year, our school undertook self-assessment using the School Excellence Framework and participated in an externalvalidation. The framework supports public schools throughout NSW in the pursuit of excellence by providing a cleardescription of high quality practice across the three domains of Learning, Teaching and Leading. During the externalvalidation process, an independent panel of peer principals considered our evidence and assessment of the school’sprogress, aligned with the standards articulated in the School Excellence Framework.

The results of this process indicated:

LEARNING DOMAIN: The results of this self-evaluation process indicated that in the School Excellence Frameworkdomain of Learning, we are rated as Sustaining and Growing across all five Learning Elements. These elementsinclude Learning Culture; Wellbeing; Curriculum & Learning; Assessment & Reporting and Student performanceMeasures.

TEACHING DOMAIN: The results of this self-evaluation process indicated that in the School Excellence Frameworkdomain of Teaching, we are rated as Sustaining and Growing across all five Teaching Elements. These elementsinclude Effective Classroom Practice; Data Skills & Use; Collaborative Practice; Learning & Development andProfessional Standards.

LEADING DOMAIN: The results of this self-evaluation process indicated that in the School Excellence Frameworkdomain of Leading, we are rated as Sustaining and Growing across all four Leading Elements. These elements includeLeadership; School Planning, Implementation & Reporting; School Resources and Management Practices & Processes.

School determined next steps in the self-assessment process:

The Mullaway Public School leadership team have identified several areas for future focus in 2017 and beyond. Thisincludes:

• Literacy and Numeracy- teaching and learning, assessment and tracking. • Consistency of teacher judgement and effective feedback. • Effective use of data and evidence based decision making. • Observation strategies that promote visible learning

Our self-assessment and the external validation process will assist the school to refine the strategic priorities in ourSchool Plan, leading to further improvements in the delivery of education to our students.

For more information about the School Excellence Framework:

http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-the-department/our-reforms/school-excellence-framework


Strategic Direction 1

Enhancing the quality of teaching, learning and communication through innovative TECHNOLOGY

Purpose

To engage the next generation of learners through facilitating twenty-first century pedagogy, increasing our capacity toaccess information and communicate, and; building opportunities for creativity and learning pathways.

Overall summary of progress

We have achieved our expectations, purchasing an additional 30 iPads and taking our digital resources to a total of over100 usable small screen devices across K-6. A new cable wifi network has also been installed, significantly improving theuser capacity of our online network. Additional, quality Professional Learning in digital technologies was also delivered byan external expert to all teaching staff to enhance engagement and the achievement of student outcomes, particularly inLiteracy and Numeracy.Teachers have now embedded the use of the SAMR model and TPACK framework when delivering teaching andlearning with digital technologies. A 'Stretch' class has also been introduced and is accessible to students in Year 3-6 who display high engagement, extensive skill and content knowledge and enjoy higher order thinking tasks.A communication audit has been completed and a strategic plan implemented to improve systems across the school.New protocols and collaborative practices have been installed to heighten the effectiveness of all communication acrossthe school community. This includes the use of SENTRAL, Facebook, Mullaway PS website, feedback apps andprograms and a new digital newsletter, 'Schoolzine'.

Progress towards achieving improvement measures

Improvement measures(to be achieved over 3 years)

Progress achieved this year Funds Expended(Resources)

Teachers are engaging withiPads on a daily basis andtransforming their teaching andlearning to include Redefinition(SAMR) activities.

30 new iPad devices + 4 charge stations.

SAMR teaching strategies implemented in all classprograms.

New cabling has increased the capacity of onlineusage significantly for all classrooms.

• Aboriginal backgroundloading ($18000.00)) • Socio-economicbackground ($15000.00) • Non RAM ($50000.00)

The whole school community isengaging in the communicationand system technology foraccessing relevant schoolinformation.

School community is engaging and accessinginformation from our school’s system’s technologyvia Facebook, Mullaway PS website, iPad apps andClass Dojo.

• Programs ($5000) • General Cont ($2000)

Moving the school fromDelivering to Excelling as per theSchool Excellence Framework forStudent Performance Measuresand Collaborative Practices.

Building the skills knowledge and capabilities of ourteachers through professional learning and creatingforums to share ideas.

• Programs ($5000)

Next Steps

The future directions for Strategic Direction 1 will be to continue to integrate interactive technology into the classrooms toengage and enhance the quality of of teaching and learning in literacy and numeracy; building the skills knowledge andcapabilities of our teachers through professional learning and collegial networks to share ideas; and implementing,promoting and supporting interactive and new technologies to enhance and facilitate effective communication andsystems. This will include the:

• purchasing of forty laptop devices for students. • ongoing professional learning and mentoring in Google applications and innovative teaching practice. • installation of 'Schoolzine' (digital newsletter).



Promoting HEALTHY LIVING and SUSTAINABILITY

Purpose

To improve the well-being of our community through embedding a sustainable culture and creating opportunities toengage in a balanced and healthy lifestyle.


We achieved beyond our expectations with the introduction of sustainable, eco-friendly practices across several aspectsof the school; the increase of healthy food options in our Green canteen, including vegetable/fruit slushies; thecontinuation of the Kids in the Kitchen Program with a new, cultural menu each term; the scheduling of a regular gardenclub activities with students K-6; the production of large quantities of fresh vegetables and herbs from our gardens for thecanteen menu and the regular operation of our canteen, four days per week.The school also introduced Movement Snack physical activities for students that include both yoga and aerobic tasks.Students continued to engage purposefully in Active Maths sessions, the K-6 fitness program and engaging sportssessions delivered by both teaching staff and also outside experts as part of the sporting schools program.




Moving the school fromDelivering to Excelling as per theSchool Excellence Framework forWell-being and SchoolResources.

The school has made steady progress achievingmost milestones on the school plan. A new lawnmower, hedge trimmer, and office AC werepurchased.

• Non-RAM ($13 000.00)

Healthy Green canteen isestablished.

The Healthy Green canteen is operating 4 days perweek with Meal Deals offered every 2 weeks. Alarge portion of foods offered are made using theproduce from our school vegetable gardens.

• Socio-economicbackground ($1500.00)

Kids in the Kitchen and other eco-friendly sustainable practicesestablished.

Recycling practices in place - including improvedreuse of utensils for Meal Deals.

Kids in the Kitchen Program implemented eachterm. High number of parent/community helpers.

All vegetable gardens achieved a considerableharvest of produce for the canteen.

A new native garden was constructed. Garden Cluboperating fortnightly with 12 students regularlyinvolved.

• Non RAM ($6000.00) • Socio-economicbackground ($1500.00)

Moving the school fromDelivering to Excelling as per theSchool Excellence Framework forWellbeing and School Resources.

The school has made steady progress achievingmost milestones on the school plan. The school hasbeen self assessed and externally validated asbeing Sustaining and Growing, with some indicatorsof excellence achieved.

• Non-RAM ($1500.00)

Next Steps

The future directions for Strategic Direction 2 will be to continue to promote and engage in healthy living and sustainablepractices; build capacity of our staff through supportive, shared learning networks; and engage in partnerships toimplement sustainable initiatives focused on healthy living. This will include:

• The recruitment and training of more parent/community volunteers to operate our Green canteen at least 4 daysper week.


• The inclusion of community chefs to assist with the delivery of the 'Kids in the Kitchen' program and broadengeneral food knowledge.

• The extension of 'Movement Snacks' through DVD support and acquisition of exercise mat resources. • The planning and construction of "Arrawarra' garden - a meeting place garden for the students/parents/community. • The continuation of highly successful, embedded programs, including 'Meal Deals', 'Garden Club' and 'Sensory

Learning'. • The implementation of Well-being systems & practices aligned to the new Well-being Framework. • The introduction of Gymnastics sessions for students K-6.



Building capacity through quality PARTNERSHIPS

Purpose

Developing partnerships and opportunities for our community to learn, share and grow through building openings forcreativity and learning pathways.


Executive Planning Meetings were undertaken with the PSL to clearly articulate our partnership strategy. This focus waswoven into individual staff goals in PDP's at both schools. Teachers were partnered together according to Stage positionand then negotiated a collaborative mentoring partnership focusing on lesson study or class observation strategies. Eachteacher hosted and visited their partner to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Positive feedback was evident for allparticipants and we plan to embed this as part of our annual mentoring cycle. A focus Art event was planned and implemented across both schools. Students were given an activity devised through ajoint school collaboration via Stage groupings. Artworks were shared with the community on site and via Facebook. Allteachers valued the opportunity to consult, collaborate and share their knowledge.




Staffs between schools areengaged in collaborativepartnerships building leadershipand facilitating mentoring.

A leadership plan for collegial visits was effectiveand positive participation from staff evident. Digitalexposure within community of collegial schoolpartnership successful - excellent parent feedback.

Teachers displayed evidence of improved practicefrom lesson study/class observation strategies.

• Socio-economicbackground ($4500.00)Casual relief forPL/mentoring sessions,scheduling andcommunicating.

A collaborative KLA focus eventbetween the two schools isperformed.

Students K-6 completed their Art task and shared itwith community members. A School sharing activitycould not be scheduled.

• Non-RAM ($500.00). Artwork resources andequipment.

Moving the school fromDelivering to Excelling as per theSchool Excellence Framework forProfessional Standards andLeadership.

Mullaway PS displayed evidence to show they havemoved from Delivering to Sustaining and Growingas per School Excellence Framework.

External Validation Process

Next Steps

The future directions for Strategic Direction 3 will be to continue to strengthen staff collaboration and teaching expertisebetween partnership schools through a variety of evidence based teaching practices and observations; to create furtheropportunities between partnership schools for students to share, mentor & develop leadership skills; and to develop acycle of collaborative, evidence-based observations/Instructional Rounds developed across the school. This will include:

• Executive planning meetings between Corindi PS and Mullaway PS • A collaborative mentor strategy that involves Peer Observation/ lesson study between Stage teams. • PDP goals for teachers that explicitly focus on formative assessment, use of data and effective feedback. • A 'Northern Beaches, Kids are Teachers' ICT special event across both schools involving the sharing of ICT

practices. • The sharing of student data and joint analysis to improve consistency of teacher judgement. • The development of Instructional Rounds as part of our PDP process.


Key Initiatives Impact achieved this year Resources (annual)

Aboriginal background loading Increase in student proficiency levels innumeracy and literacy for Aboriginal students.Annual school community online survey datais analysed for Aboriginal families.

All Equity funds committedand spent. • Aboriginal backgroundloading ($18 049.52)

English language proficiency No Equity Funding. • English languageproficiency ($0.00)

Low level adjustment for disability Extra SLSO in Stage 2 most effective,reduced misconduct incidents.SLSO collegiate sharing of effectivestrategies.Positive transition of a new student with adisability.Effective Kinder Transition Program forstudents and parents.

All Equity fundingcommitted and spent. • Low level adjustment fordisability ($19 545.11)

Quality Teaching, SuccessfulStudents (QTSS)

Additional SLSO employed in Stage 2 hasreduced the number of misconduct incidentsand improved engagement and learning forstudents with disabilities.

QTSS 0.06 funding. Allcommitted and spent. • Quality Teaching,Successful Students(QTSS) ($6 121.00)

Socio-economic background Engagement data for learning was aboveState Gov norms.Survey data showed 90 % + of parents werepositive with KITK.Survey data showed 90%+ of students werepositive with KITK.Network cabling has increased our onlinecapacity for every learning area.

• Socio-economicbackground ($29 438.35)

Support for beginning teachers Student data from TTFM surveys,observations, portfoliosStage meetings/team planning & evaluating.School Based Projects completed andinstalled.

3 x Begin teachers. 1 dayRFF every 3 weeks. Mentor1 hour RFF per week tosupport. • Support for beginningteachers ($39 381.00)


Student information

Student enrolment profile

Enrolments

Students 2013 2014 2015 2016

Boys 78 84 99 98

Girls 83 92 91 107

Student enrollment continues to increase. The schoolprides itself on it's positive reputation throughout thecommunity. It is anticipated that enrollments willcontinue to grow and the school will be at capacitywithin 2-3 years.

Student attendance profile

School

Year 2013 2014 2015 2016

K 95 94.2 92.6 94.7

1 92.3 94.6 91.8 93.4

2 93.7 93.2 91.6 92.9

3 93.1 90.5 92.8 93

4 94.9 93.4 93.4 92

5 90.9 92.1 92.3 90.1

6 93.1 93.9 93.5 92.3

All Years 93.1 93.3 92.5 92.8

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

Student attendance has increased by 0.3% from 2015to 2016. Abnormally high rates of vacations havelowered the attendance rates. We are consistentlygrowing towards State attendance levels.

Workforce information

Workforce composition

Position FTE*

Principal 1

Assistant Principal(s) 2

Classroom Teacher(s) 7.78

Teacher of Reading Recovery 0.5

Learning and Support Teacher(s) 0.7

Teacher Librarian 0.6

School Administration & SupportStaff

2.42

Other Positions 0.06

Mullaway Primary School had no Aboriginal teachingstaff in 2016. One Aboriginal SLSO was employed parttime (0.3) throughout 2016.

Teacher qualifications

Qualifications % of staff

Undergraduate degree or diploma 90

Postgraduate degree 10

Professional learning and teacher accreditation

Our school received $10 838 for Professional Learningin 2016. All funds were committed and spent: • Strategic Direction 1. - $10 000 • Strategic Direction 2. - $1 000

All staff participated in School Development Days whichincluded activities such as: compliance training forCPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Child Protection,Emergency Care and Work Health & Safety. It alsoincluded Policy development, School Plan initiatives,data gathering, assessment, general schoolorganisation and Strategic Direction focus areas.

Teacher Accreditation - currently we have: • 4 teaching staff who will attain automatic

Proficiency. • 4 teaching staff who have attained Proficiency. • 4 teaching staff who are seeking Proficiency

Standard within the next 12 months.


Financial information (for schoolsusing OASIS for the whole year)

Financial information

This summary financial information covers funds foroperating costs to 30th November 2016 and does notinvolve expenditure areas such as permanent salaries,building and major maintenance.

Income $

Balance brought forward 287 229.00

Global funds 158 450.00

Tied funds 210 423.00

School & community sources 68 414.00

Interest 5 871.00

Trust receipts 4 446.00

Canteen 0.00

Total income 734 836.00

Expenditure

Teaching & learning

Key learning areas 52 751.00

Excursions 27 461.00

Extracurricular dissections 24 246.00

Library 7 073.00

Training & development 2 183.00

Tied funds 239 083.00

Short term relief 39 935.00

Administration & office 47 539.00

School-operated canteen 0.00

Utilities 22 933.00

Maintenance 25 583.00

Trust accounts 4 110.00

Capital programs 24 657.00

Total expenditure 517 560.00

Balance carried forward 217 275.00

School performance


Parent/caregiver, student, teachersatisfaction

In 2016, the School sought the opinions ofstudents, teachers and parents through a seriescyclical surveys.

The student survey was a 'Tell Them From Me' surveyfocused on student wellbeing, engagement andeffective teaching practices. The results indicated: • Positive Relationships: 88% of students had

positive relationships (NSW Govt Norm = 85%) • Value School Outcomes: 96% of students value

school outcomes (NSW Govt norm = 96%) • Positive Behaviour at School: 91% of students

had positive behaviour (NSW Govt norm = 83%) • Interest and Motivation: 86% of students had

interest and motivation (NSW Govt norm = 78%) • Effort: 97% of students tried hard to succeed

(NSW Govt norm = 88%) • Aboriginal Culture: 86% of Aboriginal students

feel good about their culture at school (14% wereunsure; 0% disagree)

The staff survey focused mostly on The SchoolExcellence Framework (SEF). The results indicated: • The school culture demonstrates the building of

aspiration and ongoing performance developmentacross the community: 100% of all staff.

• Teachers are committed to identifying,understanding and implementing the mosteffective teaching methods: 100% of staff

• The school leadership team supports a culture ofhigh expectations and community engagement:100% of staff.

• Staff are committed to working at Mullaway PSnow and in future years: 100% of staff.

• Mullaway PS is a workplace that builds trust, isfair to all and encourages positive collegialpartnerships: 100% of staff.

The parents were provided with several opportunities toprovide feedback to the school. This included teacherinterviews, program evaluation surveys, P&C forumsand the' Tell Them From Me' survey. Results indicated: • 100% of all parents are satisfied or extremely

satisfied with Mullaway PS. • 93% of parents are either positive or highly

positive about the strategic initiativesimplemented across the school. These initiativesinclude ICT-iPads, Sensory Learning, ActiveMaths, Kids in the Kitchen, Garden programs,Meal Deals, Green Canteen, Debating, PublicSpeaking and Peer Support.

Parents also indicated the following suggestions toimprove parent/community involvement across theschool: • More open classroom days, family evenings and

celebration activities. • Digital updates and messages about class and

school activities. • Careful time scheduling of events to maximize

parent attendance.

Policy requirements

Aboriginal education

Our elected School Aboriginal SRC Representative for2016 was Taiga Harada from Year 6. We celebratedNAIDOC Week within our Peer Support groups thisyear and Miss Canale developed a creative artworkpiece that was displayed in the office hallway. OurGumbaynggirr Language lessons taught by local elderAunty Ange continued this year with Year 2 students.Stage 3 also benefited with 10 sessions delivered inSemester 2, with iPad technology being the vehicle ofcommunication. Woolgoolga High School Aboriginallanguage teachers came to the school to view one ofthe Stage 3 Gumbaynggirr lessons in action. We alsoparticipated in an ongoing three part university researchproject called Ngara Wumara which is about thesuccess and wellbeing of high-achieving Aboriginal andnon-Aboriginal students. State wide, 260 schools haveparticipated with 1054 students’ part of the project. Sofar the results are very positive.

Multicultural and anti-racism education

In 2016, all students in Year 3-6 participated in theMulticultural Perspective Public Speaking Competition.Two students from Stage 2 and two students fromStage 3 were then chosen to represent MullawayPrimary School at the District Finals. Ourrepresentatives were Leevon Young, Jaiah Wallace,Quinn Watson and Jack Ramirez-Sheen.

All speakers had to prepare and present a preparedspeech that focused on a Multicultural topic as well asan impromptu speech. This challenge was a greatopportunity for the students to practice their publicspeaking skills, heighten their awareness ofmulticultural issues and improve their confidence.Leevon, Quinn and Jack all successfully qualified forthe Regional finals. This was a huge achievement forour students. Leevon continued his success andparticipated in the State final in Sydney.Congratulations Leevon, a fabulous performance.

Congratulations to all four speakers for their informativeand entertaining speeches throughout the competition.

Other school programs

Dance

Mullaway Primary School had two performance groupsparticipate in the Annual Central Dance Festival and inthe Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod this year.Eagerness to participate in the dance groups hasexceeded past involvement with two groups beingestablished K-2 and 4-6. We had almost 45 studentsparticipate, including both boys and girls. The studentswere committed and dedicated to the program,rehearsing through break times, assisting inchoreography and performing at school assemblies.Dance will be continuing in 2017.


Healthy Living and Sustainability

During 2016 our Healthy Living and Sustainabilityprograms continued to flourish. Working bees wereheld to make major improvements to our entry waygardens and canteen garden. Mullaway Primary Schooljoined in the Clean Up Australia Day campaign as wellas National Tree Day again. Our annual P & C -Athonwas based around the Olympics and provided allstudents with an afternoon of fun activities. Kids in theKitchen continued to be a huge success with healthyfoods being created from freshly grown produce. Thestudents' favourite cooking session this year was theTaco boats.

Music

Mullaway Primary School purchased 30 brightly coloredUkuleles that were introduced to the schools RFFMusic program in 2016. The Ukuleles have allowed usto offer the whole school an affordable musicalinstrument to purchase. It has created opportunities toteach children about their coordination and allowssinging along with the playing which recorder does notallow. It has been simple for most students who havebegun to play simple chords and some students havebegun to develop more expertise and are playingmelodies. This has allowed discussion and teaching ofindividual parts of a song and how many people playingtogether can create the music.

Spelling Bee

Mullaway Primary School participated in the annualPremiers Spelling Bee competition. Studentinvolvement was excellent across all the learningStages. Our champions were Lily Frost Year 3, DrazicGray Year 4, Destiny Fabian Year 5 and Jack Ramirez-Sheen Year 6. Our school representatives participatedin the Regional finals at Sawtell Public School to qualifyfor the State finals held in Sydney. Unfortunately nostudents made it through to the state final but allstudents who participated enjoyed the friendlycompetition and provided positive encouragement fortheir fellow peers.

Sport

Mullaway Primary School had another successful yearin sport. Participation continues to grow for theSwimming Carnival as well as skill, which was reflectedwell during our Royal Life Saving and Swimmingprograms. The Winning House was Bindarri. Ourschool team represented us well at the District Carnivalwhere we had many students making it through to theZone and Regional Swimming carnivals. This includedGeorge Wells, Brock Robinson and Jake Maric.

Mr Cheers organised another successful Cross Countrywith an interesting running course. The hurdles wereincluded again so students could jump at various pointson the track to make it more like a cross countrycourse. Participation was excellent and no injurieswere sustained. Nian was the winning house. This wasthe first time they had won since 2003.

As our past history would tell us it was likely our

Athletics Carnival would be a windy day and 2016 wasno exception. Although it was windy it was still a greatday with high participation still carrying strong with the800m event. So popular it was, the K-2 students werekeen to participate too. Nian won the carnival; the firsttime since 2006. We had many students continue torepresent at the Zone and Regional Athletics Carnivalsincluding Zac Lye, Zahlia Dedman, Brock Robinson andJake Maric. Zac Lye qualified all the way to the StateCarnival for Shot Put which was a huge achievement.

Our Mullaball Cup this year was held on the last day ofTerm 3 with Mr Cheers coordinating. Cargal held theirchampionship status by being the Mullaball Cupchampions again.

We participated in many PSSA sports in 2016 withmixed results. Unfortunately our Netball team gotknocked out in first round by Sandy Beach PS. Both thePSSA Soccer and Touch Football were gala days in2016. Our teams got knocked out early in the roundsbut the students had a fantastic day. We managed toget some extra Sporting Schools funding for theduration of Term 3 this year and had a basketball clinicvisit the school over an 8 week period. Students fromK-6 enjoyed a 40 min session each week and vastlyimproved their basketball skills during this time.

We had another successful experience for Stage 3students participating in surfing for sport. The SportingSchools initiative has continued to provide fundingwhich allowed students to have opportunities toparticipate in sports that are usually not available toprimary aged students at school. Our stage 3 grouphad a fantastic experience surfing at WoolgoolgaBeach with qualified surfing instructors. Many studentshave been inspired to participate in surfing moreregularly.


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