NEWSLETTER NO 19 2015 25 JUNE 2015

The Birth of John the Baptist (24th June)

God our Father, you raised up John the Baptist To prepare perfect people for Christ the Lord.

Give your church joy in spirit and guide those who believe in you Into the way of salvation and peace. Amen.

Dear Parents, We have concluded our First Holy Communion Masses and I would like to offer my sincere thanks to Mrs Forzatti and Mrs Stapleton for all of their hard work with their preparation for the reception of the Sacrament. (I would also like to thank all of the St. Andrew’s staff, who attended one of the Holy Communion masses over the 3 weekends to bare witness of the faith to the children.) Finally a thank you to the parents of the children for their support within the program. If any parent would like to offer feedback, they are welcome to either speak to Father Robert directly or book an appointment with myself. School first semester reports were sent home yesterday with the children in Years PP - 6. Interview sheets have been placed on your child's classroom door, for those parents who would like to book an appointment to see their child's teacher from Kindy to Year 6. Interviews will be conducted next Monday, all day. Accompanying this newsletter is the St. Andrew’s School Performance Data. A document which is sent home to all families before the 30th June, each year. We hope that you enjoy the read.

SCHOOL FEES All outstanding Term 2 school fee accounts need to be paid by tomorrow morning. Any family experiencing difficulties in paying their fees are asked to book an appointment with Mr Fontaine, as soon as possible. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter. FREE DRESS DAY – FRIDAY 3RD JULY The children will be able to wear their Pyjamas (and Dressing Gowns) for a gold coin donation to Catholic Charities on the last day of term (Friday 3rd July). Children are not allowed to wear thongs or non-supportive shoes, (Slippers are not recommended) or t-shirts with offensive slogans

St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School 60 Victorsen Parade, Clarkson WA 6030

Phone: (08) 9407 8000 Fax: (08) 9407 8015

admin@standrews.wa.edu.au

www.standrews.wa.edu.au

Companions on the Journey

SCHOOL REPORTS Many hours have recently gone into writing reports and completing the task brings satisfaction. I thank all of the teachers for being so conscientious in preparing the report forms. They were sent home yesterday! All indicators of the child’s progress are put on the reports after work samples and assessments have been thoroughly examined. There should be no surprises on the report – you should be aware of what your child does in class and the results that they have been achieving. We should remember;

Report forms are one specific way of reporting and that there are many other forms of reporting that happen in the classroom, everyday.

Each child develops at their own individual rate.

Don’t compare your child’s report with another in the classroom or family member.

Children always need positive encouragement and a discussion based on what has been achieved.

To give you an opportunity to discuss aspects of the report / progress, with the classroom teacher, Parent Interviews will be held all day on Monday 29th June. This time has been set aside for you to come in for an interview. (If you have seen your child’s classroom teacher recently, you are not expected to arrange another interview.) I also ask that if you have a specific concern about an area of your child’s progress that you let the teacher know before the interview. Teachers have placed a Report Interview sheet on their door and you are asked to fill in the time that you would like to see them. If this day is not suitable and you still would like to see the classroom teacher, then please contact them directly and arrange another suitable time. INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY Best wishes are extended to all of the children who have been selected to represent St. Andrew’s School in tomorrow’s Interschool Cross Country. I appreciate all of your efforts at the training as well as the dedication that you have shown in your own time. All children who have been selected to participate would have received a note from Mrs Peacham outlining all of the details of the event. THANK YOU TO OUR VISTING TEACHERS We sincerely thank Year 2 – Jasmine Ferraro; Year 5 - Perri Nixon; Year 6 - Adam Littlewood who have been our visiting teachers this term. We thank them for all of their contributions and wish them every success in their chosen careers. LOST PROPERTY There are two tables set up outside of the front office with a number of different clothing items and lost property, ready for collection. If your child has lost any clothing or other items, please come and browse over the front tables and take the items. (The tables have been on display for the last couple of weeks). All items not claimed by this Friday will be donated.

God Bless Sam Fontaine Principal

VISION STATEMENT St Andrew’s CPS offers an education that acknowledges, respects

and nurtures the uniqueness of each person. Within a framework of Catholic values and teamwork,

the students will be challenged and supported to recognise their gifts

and develop their potential as they learn and contribute to their community.

SCHOOL NEWS DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday 26 June Regional Cross Country - Mawson Park

Monday 29 June NAIDOC Week PUPIL FREE DAY

Tuesday 30 June NAIDOC Week

Wednesday 1 July NAIDOC Week 5B NAIDOC Week Mass

Thursday 2 July NAIDOC Week Celebration

Friday 3 July NAIDOC Week Free Dress Day Theme – Pyjamas Gold Coin Donation LAST DAY OF TERM

Monday 20 July STAFF RESUME – Staff Development Day

Tuesday 21 July STUDENTS RESUME FOR TERM 3

Happy Birthday to those children who are celebrating their birthday soon ……………

Martino B

SPEAK UP COMPETION

On Thursday 18 June, 11 students from Years Five and Six competed in the In-school Speak Up

Competition Final. The standard and variety of speeches presented was tremendous.

Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the final. The following three

students have been selected to represent

St Andrew's at the Preliminary Final to be held in August: Charlotte M - You Said What? ;

Indahly G - Internet and Ruby D - New York. Congratulations to these students and we wish

them every success in the Preliminary Final.

MERIT AWARDS – 25 JUNE 2015

PP Dylan T, Phoebe W, Gabriel A, Natasha S

Year 1 Will L, Haley W, Francesa R, Zac B

Year 2 Jade H, Rokko O, Bianca L, Zachary Y

Year 3 Kai C, Steven R, Garce W, Grace O

Year 4 Health B, Indigo E, Noah M, Georgia B

Year 5 Kade P, Indahly G, Anthony G, Charli W

Year 6 Emilie E, Rhianne M, Adrian G, Lucas V

Better Beginnings

Kindy White A representative from the Clarkson Library came to talk to the Kindy

parents on Tuesday to promote the local public library and the importance

of reading books. Each child was fortunate enough to receive a pack

including a children’s book, to take home. The Kindy White children were

very happy and excited to receive their Better Beginnings pack.

ST ANDREW’S

Catholic Primary School

2014 ANNUAL REPORT

TO PARENTS AND COMMUNITY

JUNE 2015

Dear Members of the St. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School Community,

The Australian Government accountability regulations require schools to report information

on school performance to their community.

This report will be an annual report that will be made available every year in the future to all members of our school community.

St. Andrew’s Catholic Community Primary School

School Performance Data

1. CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION

St Andrew's Catholic Primary School is a co –educational, double stream primary school from Kindergarten to Year 6. It offers an education that acknowledges, respects and nurtures the uniqueness of each person. We provide focused teaching in literacy and numeracy to students from diverse backgrounds. Specialist teachers provide Indonesian, Physical Education, Library, Music and Computing, using our well-equipped facilities. Complementary programmes include extension, integrated arts, Reading Recovery, EMU and an instrumental tuition program. We are involved in interschool athletics, swimming, regional basketball tournaments, competitions, lightning carnivals, performing arts and cross country competitions. All children are encouraged to participate. Other opportunities for student involvement include: band, choir, chess club, Bushrangers and Young Vinnies. St Andrew’s also operates intervention programs for students at risk - academically, developmentally or socially. Many children arrive in Kindy with delayed literacy and numeracy skills. This is evidenced in the school’s AEDI data which directs the early intervention strategies employed by the school. The school continues its focus on the Habits of Mind which are integrated across all curriculum areas. The school also encourages the continued use of Thinking Skills, including the Six Thinking Hats, Thinkers Keys, Bloom’s Taxonomy and Habits of the Mind St Andrew’s strongly encourages the use of learning technologies within the classroom. Interactive whiteboards are installed throughout the school with 8 – 10 computers/laptops in classrooms per year level. There is a bank of 32 computers in the Library. iPads (80)are being introduced throughout the school, with students with special needs being the first users of these. There is a focus on cyberbullying each year throughout the school. Our school community is very supportive and we have close links with St Andrew’s Parish. In second semester each year we operate a 3-year old playgroup, and OSHClub operates out of the school hours and Vacation Care from our school site.

2 / 3 Teacher Qualifications and Workforce Composition

Master of Education = 4

Bachelor of Education = 23

Bachelor of Arts Music = 1

Bachelor of Science = 1

Bachelor of Arts = 3

Diploma of Teaching = 2

Registered Teachers = 32

Provisionally Registered Teachers = 2

Teacher Assistants = 12

Male Teachers = 4

Female Teachers = 30

Indigenous Teachers = 2

Non-Indigenous Teachers = 32

Teacher Assistant Indigenous = 1

4. Student attendance

Whole School % = 92.6%

Preprimary Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

93% 92% 92% 91% 95% 93% 92%

Student Absence Procedures

Parents are contacted by an SMS message on the day of a child’s absence if the school has

not previously been advised of the reason for the absence. After three days of absence the

family is contacted to ascertain the reason for the absence if none has been provided. If a

family cannot be contacted after two weeks of absence, the Education Department is

advised.

6. NAPLAN Information

NAPLAN results for 2014

Year 3 2014 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar and

Punctuation

Mathematics

St Andrew’s 416 425 397 431 398

All Schools 418 402 411 426 401

Year 5 2014 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar and

Punctuation

Mathematics

St Andrew’s 497 473 503 500 487

All Schools 500 468 497 504 487

7. Parent, student and teacher satisfaction

The results of a discussion with the School Board and Committees throughout the

school indicated a high level of satisfaction by both parents and staff.

A survey was conducted during March 2013.

Many letters of appreciation sent to the school and staff.

Students indicated through discussion that they enjoyed school and the variety of learning opportunities in which they were involved.

Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities.

Discipline is a low level affair.

Teachers indicated that they were very satisfied in the direction of the school by minimal staff turnover. Turnover occurred due to interstate movements or promotion.

8. Post School Destinations

Post Year Six Students Secondary School destinations - 2014

Aranmore Catholic College 3

Balcatta Senior High School 2

Bullsbrook College 1

Butler College 2

Clarkson Community High School 1

Irene McCormack Catholic College 18

Kinross College 4

Mater Dei Catholic College 2

Prendiville Catholic College 13

St Stephens Carramar 1

Woodvale Secondary College 1

9. SCHOOL INCOME

Net recurrent income 2013 $ Total $ Per student

Australian Government recurrent funding 2,481,882 6,348

State/territory government recurrent funding 1,043,269 2,668

Fees, charges and parent contributions 533,412 1,364

Other private sources 87,049 223

Total gross income

(excluding income from government capital grants) 4,145,612 10,603

Less deductions 170,981 437

Total net recurrent income 3,974,631 10,165

Capital expenditure 2013 $ Total $ Total 2009-2013

Australian Government capital expenditure 664 3,204,540

State/territory government capital expenditure 0 120,368

New school loans 0 0

Income allocated to current capital projects 91,530 196,659

Other 46,203 302,597

Total capital expenditure 138,397 3,824,164

10. ACARA LINK This link has been provided so that Parents can access information from the ACARA

website.

http://www.acara.edu.au/default.asp All of the above activities that the children experienced are ways in which we, the staff of St. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School, ensure that the children’s learning is real and meaningful. We also believe that it also encompasses the domains of emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual development.