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MASCOT PUBLIC SCHOOL Annual School Report
2012
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Mascot Public School Song
Mascot school we’re proud to be here, striving to achieve.
Standing side by side with one another, until we leave.
This is where our knowledge grows, play our sports and use our minds.
Trying our best, to always stand tall.
To the Southern Cross we will fly the blue, a shining light forever true.
Mascot we’ll remember you, always with pride.
Students Our school is very proud of its students and their achievements in 2012. Within the caring environment of Mascot Public School, we aim to develop the academic, social, physical and cultural potential of each child. Our school enrolment was 470 students, including 40 students in our Pre-school. Staff Quality teaching and learning programs in Literacy and Numeracy are the core business of the school and the foundation of what we do. At Mascot Public School these programs are led by an experienced and dedicated team of teachers and support staff. Without their dedication and commitment, the excellence of curricula and extra-curricular activities would not be possible.
All teaching staff meet the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools.
Significant programs and initiatives
The Mascot Public school band
The Techno-Push challenge
The School Concert
Front Cover- students and the Principal at the Mascot RSL Anzac Day march.
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Principal’s message I would like to thank the staff and the parent community for an excellent and outstanding year. I have particularly valued the enhanced partnership with the Parents of the school and thank the executive of the parents and Citizens Association and the parent representatives on our School Council for their valuable feedback and participation in the future directions for our school. Thank you parents for the many hours you spent organizing, participating in and supporting fund raising events. 2012 has been a year of strengthening our commitment to our motto ‘STRIVE TO ACHIEVE’ as teachers have shown commitment to improving their skills in delivery of high quality teaching in the classroom and in extra curricula areas and we have nurtured your children to the very best educational and well-being standards Highlights of this year have included:- • Increased participation of parents in school
activities and events, especially school assemblies and celebrations of student success. Strengthened partnership with parents and appreciation of parents support of our school though the after school P&C BBQ’s.
• Our school band started and has had great success.
• Better communication with you as parents through our web page, which is updated every week.
• School pride has been improved and is evidenced by the nearly 100% wearing of full school uniform.
• Introduction of Mathletics across all grades to improve mathematics across the school.
• A focus on Anti-bullying was evident in our schools selection for the launch of the National Action against Bullying and violence being held at our school. The Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, The Hon Peter Garrett MP, and AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, launched the two new AMA brochures at Mascot Public School.
• Enhanced sponsorship from our Mascot business community- Mr. Espresso, Fitness First, Bogata Coffee, Bunnings, Goodyear and from our local Mayor and the Botany Council.
• Our dance group performed at the Bondi Showcase at South’s Juniors.
• We continued to honour our ANZACS by participation in local and school ANZAC day marches and in our Remembrance Day assembly.
• We had a very colourful Book Parade.
• Our outstanding Portrait art show and
associated arts programs in the school such as our Choir, Recorder Group – who performed at the Festival of Instrumental Music at the Opera House and Drama Group. We also introduced an across the school music program- the Jelly Beans program.
• A greater understanding by parents, teachers
and students of the need to use the internet wisely and safely.
• We continued to have considerable success in many sporting endeavours including swimming, athletics, cross country and in team events locally and at a state level becoming champions in Rugby 7’s and girls Rugby league.
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Rugby7’s winners • We participated in the Techno-Push
Challenge, Carbon Kids Energy Savers, The Premiers Sporting challenge and The Premiers Reading Challenge.
• We keenly debated in the local schools competition and participated in public speaking competitions and did well in a State spelling bee. We participated in the SPARK program.
• We gardened and harvested and cooked delicious healthy meals.
• We came second in the Botany Council
Garden Competition for the School community group garden. Thanks to Sandy Templeton Martin for her support and hard work in our garden.
• We thank the P&C for running Mother’s Day and Father’s Day stalls, not to mention the fun that was had by all at the Halloween Disco.
• We recognized the traditional owners of the
land our school is built on with NAIDOC week celebrations with a wonderful whole school assembly looking at Aboriginal heroes both past and present. We participated in Aboriginal public speaking events at Parliament House and have an entry in the Burbangana book.
• We loved watching the Olympics and Para Olympics and had a fabulous Mini Olympics here at the school.
• We welcomed baby Asher Poynting and will soon welcome a new Ross baby!
• We enjoyed a visit from Frostie and his
human owner to teach us how to be safe around dogs.
• We continued our involvement with the India Calling project.
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Thank you for entrusting your children to our care in 2012. No matter what the changes you may hear of in the Press or though the political agenda, I make this pledge to you that we will work every day to ensure your child achieves their very best in all they do at Mascot Public School. 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.
Annette E McKeown, BA Dip Ed, Principal at Mascot Public School since 2007.
P & C message The community of Mascot Public School comes together and is strongest when the contribution of teachers and parents and the student body alike commit to the well-being and general welfare for the education of our children. I attended Mascot Public School from the age of five years as then did my sister and brother. My wife and I now send our children to Mascot PS confident that our children will receive every opportunity to meet their full potential in whatever endeavor suits their abilities. As president of the Parents and Citizens Association of this school, I would invite you to engage with the school to the extent that you are able and to become involved with your child’s welfare so as to enable her or him to receive a good education which will be the foundation for ongoing success in life. Your decision to send your child to Mascot PS is a good one and I am confident that you will come to enjoy the facilities and community spirit that it provides. Mr Stan Kondilios P&C President 2012
Student representative’s message 2012 has been a very successful year for Mascot Public both academically and on the sporting field. We had two representatives from Years 3-6 in the regional spelling bee, two teams who participated in the regional debating contest, four representatives in the Sydney East Public speaking competition and many students who attended special Aboriginal events including Mouthadi Sherriff who was named a ‘deadly Kid’ in Sydney Region and Bailey Collins who was published in a book about Aboriginal students and their stories. On the sporting field Mascot was incredibly successful. We were state champions in Rugby 7’s and girls NRL. We took part in many really great programs including Spark, the NRMA techno push challenge, CSIRO carbon kids. We baked cakes, ran cake stalls, raised money for lots of charities, including Stewart House and Toys and Tucker Christmas Appeal. Mascot had an incredible year and we are sure 2013 will be even better. Luca Martin and Anisha Das, School Captains
Student information It is a requirement that the reporting of information for all students must be consistent with privacy and personal information policies.
Student enrolment profile
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Student attendance profile
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 K 91.7 92.8 91.7 92.0 1 92.9 92.2 94.3 91.9 2 93.1 94.1 94.3 96.4 3 94.2 91.9 92.9 94.5 4 92.1 95.9 92.9 92.1 5 93.8 93.8 96.1 92.2 6 93.1 93.5 93.5 95.1
Total 93.8 92.9 93.4 93.7 93.6
Management of non-attendance
Students who are poor attenders or are frequently late are followed up by the school and referred to the Home School Liaison Officer if needed.
Staff information
The India Project at Parliament House
Staff establishment
Position Number Principal 1 Assistant Principal(s) 4 Classroom Teachers 16 Teacher of Reading Recovery .5 Support Teacher Learning Assistance 1.2 Teacher Librarian 1 Teacher of ESL 1.6 Counsellor .4 School Administrative & Support Staff 7.4 Total 34.9
The National Education Agreement requires schools to report on Indigenous composition of their workforce. In 2012 we had two Aboriginal members of staff.
Staff retention
Staff numbers and personnel are stable
Teacher qualifications
All teaching staff meet the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools.
Qualifications % of staff Degree or Diploma 100% Postgraduate 55%
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 30/11/2012
Income $ Balance brought forward 189911 Global funds 275351 Tied funds 118001 School & community sources 206630 Interest 8722 Trust receipts 155963 Canteen 0.00 Total income 954578.00 Expenditure Teaching & learning
Key learning areas 51680 Excursions 26783 Extracurricular dissections 104376
Library 9376 Training & development 24000 Tied funds 101977 Casual relief teachers 75293 Administration & office 74391 School-operated canteen 0.00 Utilities 23162 Maintenance 35070 Trust accounts 104760 Capital programs 34331 Total expenditure 665199.00 Balance carried forward 289379.00
A full copy of the school’s 2012 financial statement is tabled at the annual general meetings of the School Council and/or the parent body. Further details concerning the statement can be obtained by contacting the school.
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At our annual Speech Day outstanding students are presented with Medals of Merit and book prizes for academic achievement
School performance 2012 Achievements
Arts
Portrait Art Initiative Each class chose an artist and or style to study and did some preliminary work on the artist the style/history/country of origin/time frame using paints/crayons/pencils on paper. Students then painted their own portrait on canvas with acrylic paints using the style (and style of the artist) that they studied. On Tuesday 3 April we held an art show to showcase the student’s work. Parents had the opportunity to purchase their child’s art for a small fee of $5. All art was on display at our Art Show . Selected students were asked to paint the portraits of various Mascot community members. Our school thanks Mr. Espresso, in Mascot for their generous sponsorship of this learning opportunity. It gave the students a unique opportunity to explore artists, techniques and ideas and then to use those concepts in creating their own artwork.
Our recorder group waiting to perform at the festival of instrumental music Drama/Music/Art – End of year Concert In term 3 teachers were asked to focus on a concert item that can showcase their student’s talents and areas of study. Performances included showcasing the creative arts programs that students were involved in throughout the year such as dance, drama, music, singing, band and recorder. The concert proved a huge success for the school and will become an annual event.
We had a full house with standing room only
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Sport
Mascot Public School has had a very successful year in various sporting events in 2012.
Competing in the South Sydney PSSA competitions at Moore Park we were premiers in senior and junior softball, junior oz tag, senior and junior cricket, junior soccer, division 1 senior and junior netball and division 2 senior netball. An impressive achievement. Once again we competed in the three Zone carnivals with Mascot being the champion school in athletics- more than 100 points ahead of the school in 2nd place and runner up in swimming.
We had a large representation in the South Sydney teams competing at regional level with Josh Fong, Raquel Willoughby and the senior girls relay looking good against strong opposition at the athletics, Zaidan Minslow qualifying for the state carnival in discus and Raquel Willoughby and Zeke Zambrano finishing well at the cross country. Congratulations to Josh Fong who is the 2012 senior boy zone champion in athletics and Raquel
Willoughby who is the 2012 senior girl zone champion in athletics and cross country.
Congratulations also to Jacob Tautaiolefua, Faima Betham, Josh Fong and Jake Blake who were selected in the regional rugby league team, Raquel Willoughby on her selection in the regional netball team, Josh Fong for his inclusion in the regional touch team and Jake Blake for making the regional rugby union team and the training squad for the state rugby league team. Other notable results in 2012 were winning the plate in the state rugby union 7’s , the Sydney area knock out in rugby union , the coastal cup in Oz tag in the junior and senior boys division and the senior girls division and representing South Sydney in the Legends of League in rugby league .
To top off a great year for Mascot in team events the girls rugby league team played in the inaugural Girls Legend of League and won the state title after finishing the competition undefeated.
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At school we once again enjoyed the Tri Skills gymnastic program, Backyard League, basketball, softball, netball and hockey and continued with the Dance To Be Fit program which was well received by students and parents. We continued with fundamental movement skills, the junior swimming program, the Premier’s Sporting Challenge and Crunch and Sip. In our house competition Flinders won the swimming Hargraves the cross country and Hargraves the athletics so Hargraves are the 2012 champion house. We would like to thank our teachers and coaches who gave up their time to train us, the parents and friends who came to support us and our captains and vice captains for their efforts. We look forward to another great year in 2013.
Preschool
Mascot Preschool has experienced great change this year. Working in partnership with our community we have written a Preschool Philosophy. Upon entering the foyer of our Preschool you will now see all relevant documentation required under the National Regulations which is in line with the NQF (National Quality Framework) and the implementation of EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) Our teachers have successfully created a learning environment following the EYLF which centers around a child’s own interests. Within the next year all DEC Preschools will be assessed through an accreditation process. To prepare for this our staff has been working on a QIP (Quality Improvement Plan) which highlights our strengths and targets areas for improvement. Through daily reflections new goals are set to enable targets to be met.
Preschool students harvesting spinach from their vegetable garden.
Academic
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.
Yr 3: from Band 1 (lowest) to Band 6 (highest for Year 3)
Yr 5: from Band 3 (lowest) to Band 8 (highest for Year 5)
The Year 3 results are particularly pleasing with the highest achievement reached since NAPLAN tests commenced in 2008. We exceeded the state and national averages in achievement in literacy and numeracy. The Year 5 results showed sound progress in achievement since these students sat the Naplan tests in Year 3. There was a significant reduction of students in the bottom bands of achievement; however the attainments reached in the upper bands were not as high as those achieved in Year 3.
Reading – NAPLAN Year 3
• 75% of our students achieved results in the
top 3 bands in Literacy (reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Compared with 54% in 2011, and compared with the state average in 2012 of 70.8%.
• Only 6.8% achieved results in the bottom two bands, compared with 24.6% in 2011 and
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compared with the state average in 2012 of 13.7%.
Numeracy – NAPLAN Year 3
• 79.5% of our students achieved results in the
top 3 bands in numeracy - data, measurement, space and geometry and numbers patterns and algebra, compared with 45.3% in 2011, and compared with the state average in 2012 of 66.7%.
• Only 4.6% achieved results in the bottom 2 bands compared with 18.9% in 2011 and compared with the state average in 2012 of 14.6%
Reading – NAPLAN Year 5
• There was a 20% improvement in the growth of students achievement from Years 3 to 5. 46.7% of students achieved results in the top 3 bands, compared with 55% for the state.
• This shows that we do need to continue to focus on quality teaching of literacy in the upper primary years. 20% achieved results in the bottom 2 bands compared with 28.6% in 2011 and compared with the state average in 2012 of 20.5%
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• There was a 10% improvement in the growth of student’s achievement from Year 3 to Year 5. 48% of students achieved results in the top 3 bands, compared with 55% for the state. This shows that we do need to continue to focus on quality teaching of numeracy in the upper primary years. 15.2% achieved results in the bottom 2 bands compared with 23.2% in 2011 and compared with the state average in 2012 of 19.6%.
Progress in reading
• Our students made very pleasing
improvements in reading and mathematics from Year 3 to Year 5.
Progress in numeracy
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.
Significant programs and initiatives
Returned servicemen at our School’s Anzac Day ceremony with Mr Stan Kondilios P&C President.
Public Speaking Quality programs to assist and promote students in public speaking are in place throughout K-6. Students are explicitly taught the essential skills that are required for public speaking. Reflective feedback to students is valued to further enhance their skills. Various opportunities for growth are supported through programs in K-6 such as structured weekly topics across grades, class presentations, The Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition, and Sydney East Public Speaking Competition. Apart from learning how to prepare and present a speech, students in primary grades were also introduced to impromptu speeches. This encouraged the students to demonstrate their skills and understandings with little preparation time. Debating As an extension from the public speaking programs in our school, selected Year 6 students participated in the Sydney Region Primary Schools Debating Competition. In 2012 our school was represented by two teams who demonstrated their skills of persuasion and disagreement. They attained great achievements through to the Interzone Finals.
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Aboriginal education
In 2012 our school had 18 Aboriginal students. We are fortunate to have the assistance, experience and knowledge of Mr. Bruce Shillingsworth, an Aboriginal man from Brewarrina. Personalised Learning Plans for each student were developed, focusing on the child’s needs. Students were also given opportunities to participate in programs outside school, such as
Yarn-Up a public speaking program for Stage 3 students and the Patrick White NSW Young Indigenous Writers’ Competition. As a whole school we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – Bidjigal people, and incorporate knowledge and understandings of the Aboriginal people in class programs. This year our NAIDOC week focus was ‘Dare to Challenge’. Each class in K-6 studied an Aboriginal Identity who has made a positive contribution to society and has become a well-known identity. The Deadly Kids Doing Well Awards were held again this year by Sydney region. It’s an event that celebrates the achievements of Aboriginal students across the region who are doing well in academic achievement, attendance and leadership. This year’s recipient was Mouhtadi Sjarief, in Year 6.
An Aboriginal elder who performed a smoking ceremony at our NAIDOC day assembly
Multicultural education
In our multi-cultural school we celebrate all important festivals through programs that develop in all students the knowledge attitudes and skills required for a culturally diverse society. Our harmony day celebrations brought our multi-cultural community together.
Harmony Day
Other programs
Student Teachers:
This year at Mascot we have been fortunate to host student teachers from several universities including overseas trained teachers who must complete a short practicum to enable them to teach in Australia. The standard of our student teachers has been very high and we have seen them return to our school as a casual teacher when they have completed their degree or masters. We hope to continue our successful partnership with these universities next year.
The aquarium excursion
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Progress on 2012 targets
School priority 1- Literacy 2012 Targets to achieve this outcome include:
• Improve reading outcomes for students K-6, with a 5% increase in Years 3 and Year 5 students at or above national minimum standards.
• A 10% reduction in the number of students in the bottom two bands in NAPLAN reading for Year 3 (from 25% to 15%) and Year 5 (29% to 19%).
• Average progress in reading between Year 3 and 5 to increase by 15 points.
Our achievements include:
• 100% of Year 3 students and 93.3% of Year 5 students achieving the national minimum standards in reading.
• In Year 3 Only 6.8% achieved results in the bottom two bands, compared with 24.6% in 2011 and compared with the state average in 2012 of 13.7%.
• In Year 5 20% achieved results in the bottom 2 bands compared with 28.6% in 2011 and compared with the state average in 2012 of 20.5% .
School priority 2 - Mathematics 2012 Targets to achieve this outcome include:
• Improve numeracy outcomes for students in K-6 with 100% of students in Year 3 and 98% of students in Year 5 achieving at or above the minimum standard.
• A 10% decrease in the number of students in bands 1 and 2 in Year 3 from 20% to 10% . I Year 5 a decrease from 23% to 13%
Our achievements include:
• In Year 3, only 4.6% achieved results in the bottom 2 bands compared with 18.9% in 2011 and compared with the state average in 2012 of 14.6%.
• In Year 5, 15.2% achieved results in the bottom 2 bands compared with 23.2% in 2011 and compared with the state average in 2012 of 19.6%.
School evaluation of Spelling NSW public schools conduct evaluation to support the effective implementation of the school plan. In 2012 our school carried out evaluation of Spelling, including phonemic awareness.
Background
A concern that spelling results across the school were not up to benchmark standards for all students in all grades.
Findings and conclusions
NAPLAN results in spelling showed that the achievement of students in Years 3 and 5 over the past 3 years were inconsistent in results in spelling.
Diagnostic testing results showed that up to 20% of students were not reaching benchmarks for their grades.
Nearly 30% of students in Kindergarten did not achieve satisfactory results in the SPAT (Sutherland Phonemic Awareness Test) at the end of Kindergarten.
Lack of Phonemic awareness in Year 1 attributed to poor reading and spelling results in up to 20% of students.
Our whole school spelling program needed revision.
Future directions
• Phonemic awareness program developed and implemented for Year 1 students and supported by our LAST (learning assistance support teacher).
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• Whole school spelling program reviewed and resourced - so that students can become effective spellers. The Four Knowledge Sources were implemented.
1. PHONOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the sounds in words and how they are represented.
2. VISUAL KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the ways words look.
3. MORPHEMIC KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the meaning of words and word building.
4. ETYMOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the origin and meaning of words.
• Teachers trained and supported in new program
• Continue with the Premiers Spelling Bee Parent, student and teacher satisfaction In 2012 the school sought the opinions of parents, students and teachers about the school.
Background
In 2011 the school community was surveyed about teaching in the school. One of the future directions noted was that students needed to be more involved in the learning process. The students needed to be clear about the intended outcomes and the purpose of learning.
In 2012 we surveyed teachers and students about Quality teaching. Teachers were asked 47 questions and students in Years 5 and 6 were asked 57 questions. Teachers and students were asked to rank their responses as always, mostly, occasionally, rarely and never.
The full and complete response to the survey can be found on our school’s web page.
Student responses
Student responses (87 students) showed over 75% of all response to the questions were ranked as always and mostly. A further 22% said occasionally. Less than 3% said rarely or never.
Intellectual quality and significance.
Purpose: - to identify how lessons can best match a students learning style.
The intellectual quality dimension builds from a recognition that high quality student outcomes result if learning is focused on intellectual work
that is challenging, centred on significant concepts and ideas, and requires substantial cognitive and academic engagement with deep knowledge. A selection of responses was:- • I enjoy the work I do at school. • In class I have some choice about the
activities that I do. • My teachers explain what we are going to
learn. • My teachers expect high standards of work
from me. • Other students in my class want to learn. • My teachers take a personal interest in each
student.
Harmony day
Quality Learning Environment
Purpose: - to help improve teaching and learning in the classroom.
Learning is improved when the classroom or other learning environments provide high levels of support for learning. This dimension of pedagogy draws attention to the specific need to support learning, as well as the need to support students in classrooms.
A selection of responses was:- • My teachers use things I already know to help
me learn new ideas. • I get to think deeply about the important
ideas being taught. • I can explain what I’ve learnt in my own
words. • My teachers present ideas I am unfamiliar
with, in ways that are understandable to me.
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• My teachers illustrate ideas with stories from real life.
• In class we are encouraged to come up with our own ideas.
• If I can’t work out something one way, I can try other ways of working it out.
• My teachers show me how ideas in one of my subjects are related to ideas in other subjects.
• I learn about how people from different backgrounds might view things.
• Everyone in my class is treated fairly.
The School mini Olympics
Teacher responses Teacher responses (22 teachers) showed an average of 83% as mostly and always with 15% occasionally and a 2% rarely or never. This is consistent with student responses. A selection of responses was:- • I provide opportunities for my students to ask
clarifying questions. • The majority of my students know that
knowledge should be questioned and analysed.
• Discussions are used regularly as an important learning strategy.
• The purpose of each lesson is clarified with students.
• I regularly use a variety of multimedia resources to engage students.
• I regularly communicate high expectations to my students.
• My lessons are planned to integrate knowledge and skills within a subject or other Key learning areas.
• My lessons recognise the social and cultural background of the students.
Professional learning
All staff actively participated in professional learning which reflected the school’s strategic directions. Courses were designed to improve teacher quality and improve learning outcomes for learning. Each member of staff participated in over 50 hours of professional learning in school time and in their own time.
School planning 2012—2014 The school planning policy provides direction for the preparation and implementation of school plans including the identification of priority areas, intended outcomes and targets that are consistent with the NSW State Plan and the Department’s planning documents.
The school’s strategic directions for 2012 - 2014 are in the areas of:-
• Literacy • Numeracy • Quality teaching • Engagement and attainment • Information and communication
technology • Sustainable environment • Aboriginal education
Learning through constructive play
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School priority 1- Literacy
Outcomes for 2012–2014
By 2014 the schools achievements in NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5, will be equal to or higher than the Similar School Groups Average in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
2013 Targets to achieve this outcome include:
• 100% of Students in Year 5 to reach the national benchmarks in reading.
• A 20% increase in students in the top 2 bands in Years 3 and 5 in all aspects of literacy.
Strategies to achieve these targets include:
• Explicit teaching of comprehension incorporating visual literacy.
• Explicit teaching of locating and interpreting information when comprehending a variety of text types.
• Continue guided reading in classrooms. • Evaluate and refine existing guided reading
programs to meet needs of all students, including ESL.
• Enhance consistent explicit teaching of spelling.
School priority 2- Numeracy Outcome for 2012–2014
By 2014 the schools achievements in NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5, will be equal to or higher than the Similar School Groups Average in all areas of Mathematics.
Targets to achieve this outcome include:
• Improve numeracy outcomes for students in K-6 evidenced by 100% of students in Years 3 and 5 achieving at or above minimum standards.
• In Years 3 and 5 there are 0% of students in the bottom band
• In Year 3 and 5 that there is an increase of 20% of students in the top 2 bands
Strategies to achieve these targets include:
• Target K-2 students using TEN and 3-6 students using TOWN
• Explicit teaching of Multiplication Tables appropriate for each Grade level.
• Team teaching through Quality teaching partnerships.
Year 5 excursion to the Bathurst Goldfields
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.
Annette E McKeown Principal
Tina De Angeli Assistant Principal
Sharon Rosen Assistant Principal
Cleo Zouroudis Assistant Principal
Susannah Brikha Assistant Principal
Bradley McGuinness Assistant Principal (rlg)
Stan Kondilios P&C President
School contact information Mascot Public School 207 King Street Mascot NSW 2020 Phone: 96674301 Fax: 96674905 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mascot-p.schools.nsw.edu.au School Code: 2499
