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St. Joseph’s School
Malvern
REGISTERED SCHOOL NUMBER: 1045
2013 Annual Report
TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Contents
Contact Details ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Minimum Standards Attestation ...................................................................................................................... 2
Our School Vision ............................................................................................................................................... 3
School Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Principal’s Report ............................................................................................................................................... 5
School Education Board Report ...................................................................................................................... 7
Education in Faith .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Learning & Teaching ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Student Wellbeing ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Leadership & Management ........................................................................................................................... 19
VRQA Compliance Data................................................................................................................................ 23
School Community .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Financial Performance ................................................................................................................................... 25
Future Directions .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Acknowledgement: All photos by Gavin Blue
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Contact Details
ADDRESS 49 Stanhope Street
Malvern VIC 3144
PRINCIPAL Mrs. Jenny Hogan
PARISH PRIEST Fr. Laurence McNamara
SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR Mrs. Geraldine Farrell
TELEPHONE (03) 9509 3092
EMAIL [email protected]
WEBSITE www.sjmalvern.catholic.edu.au
Minimum Standards Attestation
I, Jenny Hogan, attest that St. Joseph’s School is compliant with all of the requirements
for the minimum standards and other requirements for the registration of schools as
specified in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) and the Education and
Training Reform Regulations 2007 (Vic), except where the school has been granted an
exemption from any of these requirements by the VRQA.
23 May 2014
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Vision Statement
We instil the Gospel Values, in the tradition of the Catholic Church, as we develop
caring and confident learners, equipped to be participants in a contemporary world.
Our Mission is to provide:
A safe, nurturing environment that develops each individual student spiritually,
socially, emotionally, physically and academically
A welcoming and inclusive learning community that recognises and respects
each individual’s unique qualities and heritage
Opportunities to live out our faith through action
An inclusive curriculum using innovative teaching strategies
Developmental learning programs to challenge and actively involve all students
Positive partnerships between school, home and Parish.
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
School Overview
St. Joseph’s School is a Catholic primary school situated in the parish community of Malvern,
educating boys and girls from Prep to Year Six. St. Joseph’s is located in Stanhope Street and is
bordered by De La Salle College. The school was opened in 1889 on its present site and was run
by lay teachers until 1896, when it was taken over by Sisters of the Sacred Heart. In 1917 the
present building was erected and the Brigidine Sisters continued the work of the Sisters of the
Sacred Heart. Since the 1970s the school has been staffed by a lay Principal and teachers.
The school is characterised by a strong emphasis on faith development, and social-emotional
wellbeing as well as academic rigour. The school welcomes diversity and the uniqueness of the
individual. We pride ourselves on the positive relationships that exist between students, parents
and staff. The Parish is an important part of the school and we celebrate school masses and
class masses throughout the year. The children in Grades 3 and 6 celebrate the Sacraments of
Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation throughout the year.
St. Joseph’s has a current enrolment of 242 students. Class structures at St. Joseph’s are flexible
form year to year. This allows us to cater for boy-girl ratios, smaller class sizes and the social and
academic needs of students. There are currently 11 classes, with sizes varying between twenty-
one and twenty-five students, structured as two Prep classrooms, three Grade One/Twos, three
Grade Three/Fours, Grade Four/Five and two Grade Five/Sixes. In 2013, 32 staff were employed
at the school, including
At St. Joseph’s we endeavour to provide a holistic curriculum that develops the “whole child”, in
both academic and social-emotional learning. St. Joseph’s provides a balanced curriculum
through the ‘Inquiry Learning’ approach. Students are encouraged to ask questions about a
given concept and to use contemporary learning tools to investigate and present ideas.
Students are fortunate to have specialist classes in I.C.T. (Information & Communication
Technology), Physical Education, Visual Art and Music. Extra-curricular activities include
instrumental music classes, and lunch-time clubs such as Maths Club, Dance Club, Chess Club,
Drama Club and School Band. Students in Years Three-Six are able to audition for School Band
as well as the School Choir.
We place a strong emphasis on social-emotional wellbeing of students, with a range of
programs and practices in place to assist students to develop a positive sense of self and
positive relationships with others. Students from Prep – Year 6 participate in the ‘You Can Do It!’
program and the school uses Restorative Practices as the foundation of its Behaviour
Management policy.
The parent community is active in assisting in our daily literacy program, membership of the
Parish Education Advisory Board, as well as fundraising, organising of social activities and
participation in working bees though our Parents and Friends Association.
In 2013 the school continued to focus on the goals and outcomes outlined in its School
Improvement Plan 2012-2016. The goals and outcomes covered the five spheres of Education in
Faith, Learning & Teaching, Student Wellbeing, Leadership and Management and School
Community.
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Principal’s Report
Dear Parents,
Coming into my second year at St Joseph’s, I am now very familiar with all the children and families and
feel very fortunate to be part of such a great community.
In our initial planning for 2013 we looked at our School Vision and Mission to make sure it aligned with
our beliefs and what is important for our students in their learning. We recognised the importance of
having a safe and nurturing environment that develops each individual student’s spiritual, social,
emotional, physical and academic abilities.
We welcomed Christie Birch, Rebecca Tamplin, Ciara McCormack and Rachel Hunt to the staff at St
Joseph’s. We have a very professional team who work collaboratively in supporting the children in their
learning.
We have maintained strong Parish school links continuing class masses and introducing opportunities to
attend Parish Masses once a term. Our Social Justice Program has been a major focus in leading our
students towards a great understanding of others in our world with the introduction of Caritas as part of
our mission. We have given our student leaders a greater responsibility in leading the school in
initiatives which include the “Mini Vinnies”.
In catering for 21 century learners, we recognise the need for students to take more ownership in their
learning. As a way of addressing this we began the year with a ‘Wellbeing Week’. This included a range
of different activities including cross-aged learning opportunities and a big emphasis on goal setting.
Each student worked out areas of strength and areas that needed more work. They then keep these
goals to work on over the term and then these are evaluated and new goals set. The children have been
engaged in their learning through different approaches including the use of digital technology. This year
we introduced ‘Digital Excellence’ a whole school approach to tracking student progress in the use of
technology.
We continued a major focus on Mathematics and appointed Martin Earl as our Maths Leader in 2013
and Matthew Sweeney took on the role of Maths Invention. Martin was released from the classroom for
2 days a week to lead planning and take on a coaching role in classrooms. Our results in Mathematics
confirm that the focus on good practice has resulted in a consistent growth over the last three years for
both Years 3 and 5.
Some of the major foci for staff professional learning this year has been Personalised Learning,
Indigenous Perspectives, First Aid Training and Contemporary Approaches to Primary Science (CAPS).
Coming out of the CAPS project and with the help of a grant, the team developed a plan to build the
‘Secret Garden’ this garden has been a whole school and community project and the children in all
classes now have a section each.
As part of our Performing Arts the Drama Group led by Stephen Hutton presented a performance which
included a play, dance and musical instruments. It was a fine display of talent and another example and
another opportunity to let students explore their different strengths.
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The Parents and Friends are a vibrant group of parents that generously give their time to organise
events and support the school in fund raising and social opportunities. This year the Cake & Produce
stall not only raised much needed funds but is an event that the whole look forward to. It is a way of
bringing everyone together to achieve a goal for the school. This year the funds raised we were able to
purchase a projector for the hall and further laptops for the school.
I look forward to continuing the strong partnerships with parents and the wider community and to
further develop many of the great initiatives that we have started this year which have had a positive
result for the students of St Joseph’s.
Jenny Hogan
Principal
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
School Education Board Report
2013 was once again a busy and product year for St Joseph’s. We continued with a consistent
number of children enrolled at St Joseph’s, including throughout all grades. We also maintained a
strong continuity of staff, demonstrating St Joseph’s well-established and excellent reputation for
commitment to education, arts, sport and faith.
Students in Grade 3 had the opportunity to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First
Communion. The Grade 3 teaching staff, Natalie Dullard and Father Laurie prepared the children for
an important step in their journey of faith.
Fund raising was again an important activity within the school and this continues to provide the
school with additional funds to enhance the education of our children. We are indebted to the
Parents and Friends Association and everyone who contributed to yet another strong fundraising
year – we are truly lucky to have such a dedicated group of parents working within the school. In
2013, the P&F fund raising events included BBQ’s at Bunnings and Masters, First Aid Kit fundraiser,
the regular second hand co-op, hot lunches and the continued success of the cake and produce
stalls each term. The parents all enjoyed the Hawkers Market at the Prahran Town Hall for the main
social / fundraising event of the year. These funds contributed to a BBQ for the school, choir risers,
projector and screen for the hall, pole pads, a volleyball net, 30 iPads (including an Apple TV, trolley
and computer), an extra trolley for laptops, signage box, trestle tables and football guernseys for
soccer and inter-school sport.
The Board was delighted to see the school’s NAPLAN results – the students performed very and this
is a tribute to the teaching staff at St Joseph’s. In addition, our students are achieving high levels of
reading accuracy in early years. We also acknowledge the efforts of our teaching staff to help
students to improve in English and Mathematics.
On behalf of the board I would like to thank our Parish Priest, Fr. Laurie McNamara, our Principal,
Jenny Hogan, and each member of staff for their unwavering commitment to the school and to our
children, and as a consequence yet another very successful year during 2013. I would also like to
personally thank the retiring members of the board, Anthony Rohan (Chairman), Catherine Twiss
and John Handley. These members completed their terms in 2013 and the board is thankful for their
support and efforts during their terms.
Geraldine Farrell
Chairp PEAB
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
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Education in Faith
Goals & Intended Outcomes
Goal
To build a living and authentic Catholic culture, which enables students to experience
Christ, and to live actively in the Catholic community.
Intended Outcomes
That the Catholic culture and identity of the school is more valued and recognised by
members of the school community.
That there is a recognisable link between the actions of the school and its Catholic
identity.
Achievements
Religious Education Curriculum
Professional learning on assessment in Religious Education
Liturgy and Sacraments
Opportunities for student and parent formation and participation in Parish and school
masses and liturgies
Classes attending Parish Masses each term
Whole school Masses: Beginning of School Year; Ash Wednesday; Mother’s Day
Whole-school liturgies: Lent; Easter; Feast of St Joseph; Mary MacKillop Feast Day; Father’s
Day
Classes attend a Parish Mass each term and plan a Mass once a year linked to units of
work
Review of Sacramental Programs in partnership with the Parish
First Communion parent/child workshop led by Maria Forde
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Social Justice
Making link between Social Justice and Catholic Identity explicit through liturgies and
celebrations
‘Mini Vinnies’ & St. Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal
Friendship Fair Day raising money for Ellie at St. Jude’s in Tanzania
Christmas Giving Tree
Advocacy and Mary MacKillop Days
Children walking laps of school in solidarity with those people around the world who
have to walk each day for water, school or the market
Project Compassion
Religious Education Leader completed a course with Caritas on International Aide and
Development
School Improvement Surveys – Catholic Culture
All staff, students in Years 5 and 6 and 80 parents selected randomly from the school roll
completed surveys on the Catholic Culture of the school, as part of the School Improvement
Surveys. Our data shows that we continue to maintain or improve in a number of key aspects in
regards to Catholic Culture.
The extent to which staff feel that compassion is important, and to which they have the
opportunity to act in a compassionate manner has remained consistent. Parents feel to a great
extent that the school makes compassion important for their children, and provides them with
opportunities to act in a compassionate manner. The extent to which students feel that
compassion is important, and to which they have the opportunity to act in a compassionate
manner has remained steady.
The extent to which participating in prayer and celebrating liturgies and the sacraments at
school are important to staff and students has increased significantly compared to previous
years, as has the extent to which parents see their children participating in prayer, and
celebrating liturgies and the sacraments at school as being important to them. Staff students
and parents believe there has been greater opportunity for staff and students to reflect on their
faith, pray together and celebrate liturgies and sacraments.
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The extent to which staff feel that social justice is important, and to which they have the
opportunity to participate in social justice activities has remained consistent, whilst a greater
number of parents feel that the school makes social justice important for their children, and
provides opportunity to participate in social justice activities.
There has been an increase in the extent to which parents believe that the behaviour of
students is consistent with faith-based values.
Catholic Culture - Importance
Catholic Culture - Opportunity
Catholic Culture - Behaviour of Staff
Catholic Culture - Behaviour of Students
Catholic Culture - Compassion
Catholic Culture - Social Justice
Graphs represent scores out of 100
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Learning & Teaching
Goals & Intended Outcomes
Goal
To create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment in which students achieve
continuous improvement and success.
Intended Outcomes
That students are more engaged through contemporary learning pedagogy.
That student achievement in English and Mathematics will improve.
Achievements
Literacy and Numeracy
Use student data for planning of personalised learning in English and Mathematics
Plan and assess rich and purposeful learning experiences using AusVELS
Explore multi-modal learning in Literacy
Review Mathematics Assessment Schedule and develop effective pre and post test for
maths units using AusVELS Curriculum
Review Mathematics Scope and Sequence to be in line with AusVELS and develop Term
Overviews for Mathematics
Explore best practice for best practice in teaching and learning of writing
Trial and review revised Literacy Assessment Schedule
Develop shared understandings on literacy teaching and learning in Professional
Learning Teams
Scope and sequence for Spelling and Grammar and Punctuation developed for Prep to
Year Two and Years Three-Six
Intervention Framework explored and support provided for intervention within the
classroom for students needing addition support or extension in Years 1-4
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
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NAPLAN – National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy
Students in Years Three and Five participated in the NAPLAN Tests in May 2013. The school
continues to have 100%, or close to 100% of students in Years Three and Five meet the minimum
standards in Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy.
NAPLAN Results for 2013 indicate that our Year Three and Five students continue to perform well
in Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy. 100% of students met
the minimum standards in Reading, Writing, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy and
97.5% of students in Spelling.
PROPORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MININUM STANDARDS
NAPLAN TESTS 2011
%
2012
%
2011–2012
Changes
%
2013
%
2012–2013
Changes
%
YR 03 Reading 100.0 97.6 -2.4 100.0 2.4
YR 03 Writing 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0
YR 03 Spelling 100.0 97.6 -2.4 97.5 -0.1
YR 03 Grammar & Punctuation 100.0 97.6 -2.4 100.0 2.4
YR 03 Numeracy 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0
YR 05 Reading 100.0 94.7 -5.3 100.0 5.3
YR 05 Writing 92.3 100.0 7.7 100.0 0.0
YR 05 Spelling 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0
YR 05 Grammar & Punctuation 96.2 100.0 3.8 100.0 0.0
YR 05 Numeracy 100.0 100.0 0.0 95.2 -4.8
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
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NAPLAN Mean Score Comparison – Year Three
2013 2012 2011
School
Mean
State
Mean
School
Mean
State
Mean
School
Mean
State
Mean
Reading 471 428 440 433 489 434
Writing 446 419 435 429 450 424
Spelling 420 412 414 423 461 417
Grammar & Punctuation 460 432 452 437 490 435
Numeracy 445 415 429 409 442 414
In 2013 our school mean for Year Three was above the state in all areas of NAPLAN. This
continues the general trend of our school performing above the state in almost all areas
consistently over the last three years. In 2013, our Year Three students performed particularly well
in Reading, in comparison with the state.
NAPLAN Mean Score Comparison – Year Five
2013 2012 2011
School
Mean
State
Mean
School
Mean
State
Mean
School
Mean
State
Mean
Reading 535 515 534 504 545 504
Writing 511 503 493 490 504 493
Spelling 537 507 518 498 498 492
Grammar & Punctuation 534 515 523 499 517 510
Numeracy 512 486 506 498 483 500
In 2013 our school mean for Year Five was above the state in all areas of NAPLAN. Our students
performed particularly well in Numeracy in comparison with the state. We have consistently
performed above the state in the areas of Reading, Writing, Spelling and Grammar and
Punctuation over the last three years. There has been a considerable improvement in our Year
Five results for Numeracy over the last three years.
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Literacy Text Levels December 2013
Reading text level data is collected in December of each year for students in Years Prep to Year
Two. Results for December 2013 indicate that our students are achieving high levels of reading
accuracy at the end of Year One. Near to 100% of Prep – Year Two students reached the
minimum standard for Reading Text Level in 2013.
Percentage of students at Minimum and Target Standards - Prep
2011 0 1+ 5+ 15+ 20+ 26+ 28+
Our School 2.17 97.83 78.26 13.04 6.52 2.17 2.17
All Schools 4.10 95.90 80.91 29.53 20.89 10.74 6.98
2012 0 1+ 5+ 15+ 20+ 26+ 28+
Our School 0.00 100.00 85.00 37.50 17.50 10.00 5.00
All Schools 3.73 96.27 81.89 32.64 23.48 12.48 8.59
2013 0 1+ 5+ 15+ 20+ 26+ 28+
Our School 3.03 96.97 66.67 18.18 15.15 12.12 0.00
All Schools 3.39 96.61 83.07 33.45 24.25 12.77 8.60
Year Level Minimum Standard Target Standard
Prep Level 1 Level 5
Percentage of students at Minimum and Target Standards – Year One
2011 0 1+ 5+ 15+ 20+ 26+ 28+
Our School 0.00 100.00 100.00 97.96 93.88 67.35 61.22
All Schools 0.16 99.84 98.63 84.60 72.96 51.99 41.46
2012 0 1+ 5+ 15+ 20+ 26+ 28+
Our School 0.00 100.00 100.00 95.35 83.72 46.51 37.21
All Schools 0.18 99.82 98.66 87.09 75.46 53.64 43.04
2013 0 1+ 5+ 15+ 20+ 26+ 28+
Our School 0.00 100.00 100.00 97.37 81.58 50.00 42.11
All Schools 0.53 99.47 98.41 88.73 76.96 55.34 43.64
Year Level Minimum Standard Target Standard
Year 1 Level 15 Level 20
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Percentage of students at Minimum and Target Standards – Year Two
2011 0 1+ 5+ 15+ 20+ 26+ 28+
Our School 0.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 92.86 85.71
All Schools 0.03 99.97 99.77 97.38 94.67 85.69 77.22
2012 0 1+ 5+ 15+ 20+ 26+ 28+
Our School 0.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 95.83 93.75 89.58
All Schools 0.03 99.97 99.73 97.30 94.58 85.59 77.47
2013 0 1+ 5+ 15+ 20+ 26+ 28+
Our School 0.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 97.50 85.00 80.00
All Schools 0.36 99.64 99.26 96.89 94.25 86.59 79.22
Year Level Minimum Standard Target Standard
Year 2 Level 26 Level 28
Inquiry and Contemporary Learning
Introduction of iPads (Prep – Year Two) and Edmodo (Years Five and Six) to support
personalised inquiry
Revise Inquiry Planners in line with Contemporary Learning
Develop a consistent skills capacity for ICT through Digital Excellence program
Identify preferred learning style and introduce a range of thinking strategies
Opportunities for cross-curricular learning experiences and cross-age learning
Implementation of the new AusVELS History and Science curriculum through Inquiry units
Introduction of Learning Intentions, Success Criteria and Feedback for Personalised
Learning
School Improvement Surveys
All staff, students in Years 5 and 6 and 80 parents selected randomly from the school roll
completed the 2013 School Improvement Surveys.
The extent to which teachers at the school believe that there is effective communication in the
planning of the curriculum has remained steady. Teachers believe to a high extent that the
school is focused on quality teaching and creates a learning environment that maximises
outcomes for students and that teachers encourage learning using activities and discussions.
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The extent to which parents feel the educational programs and standards of the school address
the needs of their children has increased and the extent to which they believe their children
enjoy and are motivated by the teaching and learning provided by the school.
The extent to which students are motivated to learn and want to do well has remained
consistent. The extent to which parents see their children wanting to be at school has increased.
The extent to which parents believe that their children’s homework aids their learning and
teaches organisational skills has remained steady.
Staff Surveys
Student Surveys
Parent Surveys
Graphs represent scores out of 100
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Student Wellbeing
Goals & Intended Outcomes
Goal:
To develop student resilience in a positive school climate.
Intended Outcomes
That student learning confidence and resilience improves.
That student perception of safety improves.
Achievements
Explore self-directed learning opportunities through goal-setting & student-led
conferences
Provide opportunities for students to engage outside the classroom and with the local
community through Social Justice initiatives and Inquiry Actions
Develop shared agreement and understanding of student-focused ILPs
Evaluate and revise anti-bullying policies for students and staff
Improve playground and classroom incidents tracking procedures
Develop shared understanding and language about bullying, and a whole school
approach to student safety
Cyber-safety education for students, parents and staff
School Improvement Surveys
The School Improvement Surveys measured staff, student and parent perceptions in the areas of
Student Wellbeing, Student Engagement and Student Behaviour. The school has continued to
score between 70% and 90% in most areas.
The extent to which students are motivated to learn and want to do well remains above 75%.
The extent to which students feel they are motivated to achieve and learn remains above 80%.
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Teachers believe to a high extent that students are treated as responsible individuals, are
respected, and are encouraged to experience success in this school.
The extent to which students feel that other students are disruptive in class has remained steady,
as has the extent to which students have a positive perception of their ability as a student and
feel positive at school. The extent to which parents believe the school has appropriate and fair
behaviour management practices has remained steady. Parents believe to a high extent that
their children are developing effective social skills.
The extent to which parents believe their children have positive relationships with other students
has increased, as has the extent to which parents see their children enjoying and wanting to be
a part of the learning at school. The extent to which parents see their children wanting to be at
school has increased.
Student Surveys
Parent Surveys
Staff Surveys
Graphs represent scores out of 100
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Student Attendance
AVERAGE STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE BY YEAR
LEVEL
%
Year 1 98.11
Year 2 95.15
Year 3 96.01
Year 4 96.19
Year 5 94.87
Year 6 97.58
Overall average attendance 96.32
Attendance is recorded electronically each day by the classroom teacher, with parents
required to notify the school if their child is absent. Continual or unexplained non- attendance is
followed up by the Principal.
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Leadership & Management
Goals & Intended Outcomes
Goal
To strengthen the professional learning culture in the school, with a commitment to
continuous improvement.
Intended Outcome
That the Performance and Development Culture of the school is strengthened.
Achievements
Provide opportunity for strategic and supportive professional learning
Opportunities for staff to give and receive multiple forms of feedback
Provide physical and human resources to meet the needs of the school
Cyclical policy review and development
Implement and review Induction process for new staff
Review OH&S policies and procedures
Teacher goal setting and Professional Learning Plans
Change 2 implementation plan for Contemporary Learning and ICT put into place
Level planning fortnightly involving Literacy and Mathematics Leaders
Back-to-Back planning release provided for teachers to plan in teams
ICT Leader team teaching in classrooms
Resources for Intervention support teachers in Mathematics and Literacy
Maths Leader released to work in classrooms to coach, mentor and team-teach with
teachers
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School Improvement Surveys
The extent to which staff feel they know what is expected and required of them has increased.
Staff believe to a high extent that they try to improve the way they do their job and achieve
high standards.
The extent to which there are formal and informal processes that enable staff to receive
feedback on how they are performing their role, as well as the extent to which staff efforts are
recognised has remained steady, as has the extent to which staff goals and approach to work
are aligned with the goals and approach of the school. The extent to which parents believe the
school has a focus on improving its performance has improved. The extent to which parents see
teachers as being enthusiastic and passionate about their work has remained steady.
Staff
Parents
Graphs represent scores out of 100
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
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Expenditure and Staff Participation in Professional Learning
XX staff participated in Professional Learning in 2013. The total expenditure on Professional
learning was $64,596 ($1,899.88 per staff member).
Professional Learning in 2012 focused on:
Contemporary Approaches to Primary Science
Personalised Learning using Learning Intentions, Success Criteria and Feedback
Change 2 Facilitator training
Cyber-safety
AusVELS History Curriculum
Thinking tools for Inquiry
Student-centred learning through Inquiry
Assessment in Religious Education
Mandatory Reporting
CPR and Anaphylaxis training for whole staff
Contemporary approaches to religious education
Sacrament of Confirmation
Forms of Prayer and Christian Meditation
Using iPads in the classroom for student engagement
Restorative Practices and Circle Time
Indigenous Perspectives in the Australian Curriculum
Levels of Intervention and Intervention Framework
Behavioural Intervention Strategies
Severe Language Disorder
Myers-Briggs personality types and effective teamwork
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
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VRQA Compliance Data
STAFF RETENTION RATE
Staff Retention Rate 86.96%
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate 0.00%
Masters 11.11%
Graduate 11.11%
Certificate Graduate 0.00%
Degree Bachelor 77.78%
Diploma Advanced 0.00%
No Qualifications Listed 0.00%
STAFF COMPOSITION
Principal Class 2
Teaching Staff (Head Count)
23
FTE Teaching Staff
16
Non-Teaching Staff (Head Count)
10
FTE Non-Teaching Staff
5
Indigenous Teaching Staff
0
TEACHING STAFF ATTENDANCE RATE
Teaching Staff Attendance Rate 88.4%
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School Community
Goals & Intended Outcomes
Goal
To build effective community partnerships.
Intended Outcome
That school partnerships with parents and the wider community are strengthened.
Achievements
Provide opportunities for parents to engage with the school & parish community
Implement revised governance guidelines for PAEB
Create social justice links with wider community
School Improvement Surveys
The extent to which parents have an opportunity and are encouraged to make a contribution
to school planning has increased, as has the extent to which parents feel that they are engaged
in collaborating with staff to achieve student outcomes. Parents believe to a high extent that
the school is receptive of, and understands, the views and concerns of parents.
Parent Surveys
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Financial Performance
REPORTING FRAMEWORK MODIFIED CASH
$
Recurrent income Tuition
School fees 384,285
Other fee income 18,830
Private income 22,349
State government recurrent grants 553,080
Australian government recurrent grants 1,622,433
Total recurrent income 2,600,977
Recurrent Expenditure Tuition
Salaries; allowances and related expenses 1,817,217
Non salary expenses 452,080
Total recurrent expenditure 2,269,297
Capital income and expenditure Tuition
Government capital grants
Capital fees and levies 127,367
Other capital income 88,600
Total capital income 215,967
Total capital expenditure 67,674
Loans (includes refundable enrolment deposits and recurrent, capital
and bridging loans)
Total opening balance 1,322,904
Total closing balance 1,209,880
Note that the information provided above does not include the following items:
System levies charged to individual schools, intra-systemic transfers and diocesan supplementary capital fund (SCF) supported borrowings
for primary schools. The information provided is not comparable with other educational sectors. This VRQA template is not comparable to
the ACARA school-level income reporting requirements which are to be reported on the MySchool website. ACARA school level reporting
requirements will require system level income from Government grants and some private income to be allocated by school. This will be a
small adjustment in relation to the total level of school resources. At this stage, recurrent income from Government sources, school
generated income and capital expenditure are to be reported by schools. Additionally when assessing the private income of the school
include both recurrent and capital school fees.
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Future Directions
The school has identified Key Improvement Strategies for 2014, in line with the Goals and
Intended Outcomes in our School Improvement Plan 2012-2016. NAPLAN, Literacy and School
Improvement Surveys have formed the basis for these Key Improvement Strategies.
The key improvement strategies in each of the five spheres in our Annual Action Plan for 2014
are as follows:
Education in Faith
Goal
To build a living and authentic Catholic culture, which enables students to experience
Christ, and to live actively in the Catholic community.
Intended Outcomes
That the Catholic culture and identity of the school is more valued and recognised by
members of the school community.
That there is a recognisable link between the actions of the school and its Catholic
identity.
Key Improvement Strategies
Opportunities to identify and celebrate our catholic identity
Regularly expressing our Catholic Identity as the basis of all the school's activities
Place an emphasis on building positive relationships at all levels in the school
Staff members to play active roles in planning liturgies, with increased involvement of
students in planning
Staff involved in critical reflection on the school’s Catholic Identity
Termly parish masses and whole school masses and liturgies
Opportunities for the school community to show compassion in everyday life
Identifying and acknowledging acts of compassion through wellbeing leaders and
assembly
Beginning of year mass theme: Compassion
Social Justice initiatives linked to Gospel Values
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Learning and Teaching
Goal:
To create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment in which students achieve
continuous improvement and success.
Intended Outcomes:
That students are more engaged through contemporary learning pedagogy.
That student achievement in English and Mathematics will improve.
Key Improvement Strategies
Literacy and Numeracy
Deepen content knowledge of AusVELS English and Maths Curriculum through
Professional Learning Teams
Explore and trial opportunities for peer and self assessment
Develop shared and consistent pedagogy for explicit teaching in small focus groups for
writing
Explore and share pedagogy for writing and spelling
Establish shared agreement on Literacy Block to drive explicit writing groups
Daily small focus groups for writing from Prep-year Six
Term planners developed in Professional Learning Teams
‘Data Day’ for teachers to analyse Literacy and Numeracy data and identify student
need
Differentiate learning using Literacy and Numeracy data to inform teaching
Build teacher content knowledge through Professional Learning Teams
Develop shared agreement on teaching and learning
Develop quality pre and post test through Professional Learning Teams
Contemporary Learning
Further embed use of contemporary tools for engaging Inquiry
Shared agreement of Inquiry, including pedagogy, structure & timing of units
Opportunities for cross-age learning
Professional learning and sharing of practice in using Google Web 2 tools
Use of contemporary tools made explicit in Inquiry Planners
Professional learning on student learning styles using SMARTS
Professional Learning on quality iPad apps linked to pedagogy
Learning Intentions and Success Criteria implemented across all learning areas
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Professional Learning to consolidate understanding of quality Learning Intentions,
Success Criteria and Feedback
Shared agreement on Personalised Learning using Learning Intentions, Success Criteria
and Feedback
Learning Intentions and Success Criteria made explicit to students and visible on planners
Student Wellbeing
Goal:
To develop student resilience in a positive school climate.
Intended Outcomes
That student learning confidence and resilience improves.
That student perception of safety improves.
Key Improvement Strategies
Student Goal-Setting Termly
All students set personal goals at the beginning of each term
Shared agreement on goal-setting developed
Year 5 & 6 student-led conferences
Implement student meditation across the school
Introduce Mindfulness Meditation from Prep-Year Six
Agreement developed on whole-school approach
Consistent approach to Restorative Practices and Circle Time
Student goal setting linked to Personal Learning Journals
Shared agreement on timing of regular Circle Time across the school
Opportunities for professional learning and modelling of circle time
Review Behaviour Management Policy
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, MALVERN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Leadership and Management
Goal
To strengthen the professional learning culture in the school, with a commitment to
continuous improvement.
Intended Outcome
That the Performance and Development Culture of the school is strengthened.
Key Improvement Strategies
Peer Mentoring implemented and sustained
Build the capacity of teams across the school
Provide opportunities for greater parent participation
Opportunities for staff to lead in teams
Opportunities for staff input and evaluation
Professional Learning on ATSI Standards
Professional Learning on giving and receiving feedback
Teacher goals linked to Learning Intentions, Success Criteria and Feedback
Peer Mentoring and Feedback opportunities twice a term
Goals reviewed as Part of ARMs
Goal-setting for Leadership Team
School Community
Goal
To build effective community partnerships.
Intended Outcome
That school partnerships with parents and the wider community are strengthened.
Key Improvement Strategies
Community Arts Project
Art Show
Social Justice links with St Vincent De Paul & Caritas