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South Ballajura Primary

School

2017 Annual Report

LEARNING TOGETHER—GROWING TOGETHER

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Dear Parents, Staff and Students

This report outlines South

Ballajura Primary School’s

performance, operations and

activities throughout 2017

and gives parents and the

wider community a variety

of information about our

great school. I am very proud

of the achievements of the

school in 2017. This would

not have been possible if not

for the teachers and staff,

students, families, P&C, School Council and many

volunteers who worked together to provide numerous

opportunities for our students to fulfil their potential

and to experience some very special and memorable

moments along the way.

Success for all Students

Throughout 2017, we strived to continue to provide a

safe and caring learning environment for students

and staff. Non-academically the school was able to

provide opportunities for our students to shine in

leadership roles; and art, music, dance, drama and

physical education activities. Our talented students

enjoyed a range of fun, challenging and rewarding

experiences including the:

WA Jump Jam Championships where our three

teams were recognised with Excellence

Certificates. As well, the “A Team” was overall

runner-up champions in the “Strictly” category.

21 Year 6 Prefects and Faction Leaders were

enthused and challenged at the leadership

conference held at the Perth Convention Centre.

Year 3-6 students were able to develop their

creativity, talents and interest in a five week

Tuesday Afternoon Programs (TAPs) which

included activities such as learning guitar,

cooking, gardening, tennis and debating.

Year 3-6 students ably presented Singing,

Drumming and Signing items at the Ballajura

Community Fair and Ballanjarra Choirfest.

Year 6 Kerem Adventure Camp provided the

stimulus for physically and intellectually

challenging games and team problem solving

activities. Over the two nights and three days the

students grew in confidence and made many

positive friendships.

Children who are natural runners, have well

developed ball skills and enjoyed working in a

team environment excelled in the Winter Sports

and Summer Athletics Carnivals.

As a Campus (South Ballajura Primary School and

South Ballajura Education Support Centre) the staff

collaboratively updated our integration policy to

further enhance inclusive opportunities and a sense

of belonging for all our students.

To support students with speech delay two speech

therapists were employed to work with Kindergarten,

Pre-primary and Year 1 students. In all, 28 students

benefited from this intervention program.

Over Term 1, the school leaders and staff updated

the Student Behaviour and Wellbeing Policy so that it

aligned to the Department of Education’s latest

policy. This policy recognises the importance of

building positive relationships, making students feel

confident and optimistic and encouraging them to

make good choices. We continued with the “You Can

Do It—Your 5 Keys to Success” and implemented the

whole school bullying program “Stop, Think, Do” with

its emphasis on conflict resolution.

Staff are to be congratulated on their positive

collaboration in developing whole school teaching

approaches, which included intervention programs,

scope and sequence guides and automaticity of key

concepts and skills through warm ups and explicit

teaching strategies.

The National Assessment Program in Literacy and

Numeracy (NAPLAN) results, compared to like

schools indicated that the performance of our

Year 3 students performed above like schools level in

Writing. Year 5 students performed at like school

level for Numeracy and above like schools level in

Spelling, Writing and Grammar and Punctuation.

High Quality Teaching

In 2017, a number of talented classroom teachers

shared their best teaching practices with colleagues

by planning, modelling, coaching and providing

feedback to staff. These collaborative processes

consolidated the whole school approach to using

Warm Ups to develop automaticity; Mathematics

problem solving and rational thinking was taught to


PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

develop student knowledge and skills; Guided

Reading to improve comprehension; and iPad Apps

assisted with learning Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills and un-

derstandings.

Staff embraced the teaching of the specific content

of the WA Curriculum with the specific focus on

implementing the new Geography and Digital

Technologies learning areas.

As well, the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework

and National Quality Standards (for the Early Child-

hood Years—Kindergarten to Year 2) guided our daily

practices.

Outstanding collaboration between the Education

Assistants, classroom Teachers and the Deputy

(Curriculum) ensured that the targeted intervention

plans for individuals and small groups, substantially

improved the learning outcomes of these students.

Building Community

In 2017 the school continued to actively seek ways

to enhance student learning and wellbeing by

partnering with parents, families and the wider

community. The following are some of our successful

partnerships:

Playgroup WA assisted in establishing our

Tuesday morning Playgroup for up to twelve

families;

The City of Swan Harmony Day Festival linked our

Drumming, Performing Arts, Signing and

Jump Jam clubs with the local community

by allowing them the opportunity to perform in

front of a very large audience;

Woolworths Ballajura supplied a team of helpers

and fresh fruit to feed our students following the

annual Walk Safely to School Day;

Ballajura-Malaga Rotary, through their Quiz Night

provided a fun social night for staff and much

needed funds for school equipment;

YSafe, a local company endorsed by eSafety

Commission, led cyber safety workshops for

parents, staff and students. A return visit is

scheduled in 2018;

Two discos organised by the P&C and supported

by staff and parents gave our students a safe and

fun opportunities for our children to meet up with

friends and enjoy a night out;

Our School Chaplain successfully organised

a parents and family with morning tea following

each class’ assembly item. Visitors not only

enjoyed the assembly but had the opportunity to

meet the class teacher and Principal and have

the students show their work;

84% of our families attended Open Night.

Feedback was very positive with everyone

enjoying the Year 1 performance and the

opportunity to visit classes and the informal chat

with the class teacher; and

We have continued to build relationships with the

Ballandjarra Schools Network. This relationship

has been characterised by:

Pro v id in g p ro fess i ona l lea rn in g

opportunities for our staff and students in

Mathematics, Science and Digital

Technologies;

The Principal and Deputy regularly attending

network meetings; and

Selected Year 5 & 6 students participating

in after school STEM programs at

Ballajura Community College.

Thank you to the wonderful, hardworking P&C

Executive and School Council for your commitment to

the school and always looking at ways to benefit our

students.

I hope that by reading this report you gain an

appreciation of the hard work and deep commitment

of the staff, students and families of our school, who

collaborate to ensure that South Ballajura Primary

School remains an outstanding learning

environment.

Frank Scarfone

Principal


COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Harmony Day – “Everyone Belongs”

Possibly the best Harmony Day assembly! Parents,

family members, staff and students were treated to a

spectacular showcase of nations and talent. The

assembly had students welcome everyone in their

native tongue, African drumming, an Indonesian

bamboo dance, signing, performing arts, Jump Jam

and the whole school sing “Under the Southern

Cross”. This was followed by a fantastic turn out for

this year’s City of Swan Community Harmony Day

Fair. Drumming Club, Signing Club and Jump Jam

Clubs were greatly supported by the parents/carers

and students, which was fantastic to see. The

weather started out rather gloomy but, fortunately,

the rain stayed away. The performers were simply

brilliant. What talented students and amazing staff!

Walk Safely to School Day

Fortunately the weather held off for

us this year and it was fabulous

having sizable groups of students,

siblings, parents and staff walking

together from various meeting points around our

campus and converging on the undercover area. We

were very appreciative of the local Woolworths team

providing and serving fresh fruit on our arrival.

Biggest Morning Tea

Thank you to all Campus staff

for supporting this event, Thursday 25 May, to raise

funds for much needed ongoing cancer research.

Most families and friends have been touched by

cancer. Special thanks to Mrs Bev Field, Mrs Jenny

Quigley and Mrs Natalie Harney for organising the

special morning tea and to all the staff that provided

the yummy food.

Ballajura-Malaga Rotary Quiz

Congratulations to our fabulous group of campus

parents and staff, as well as their families and

friends, who braved the elements to attend the Balla-

jura-Malaga Rotary Quiz night on Saturday 20 May, at

BCC. Our nine tables certainly created a great sense

of community team spirit and FUN at this annual

fundraising event. Our table of wonderfully inclusive

primary and specialist teachers set the scene with

their eye-catching hats for the largest South Ballajura

Campus contingent ever. Congratulations to our P&C

parent who rallied her own table of clever friends and

came a close second.

Go Blue for Autism Day

Our Go Blue for Autism Day celebration, Tuesday 30

May, brought the whole Campus community together

in raising awareness of autism. At the assembly, we

could see a sea of blue colour as staff and students

dressed in a wide variety of blue. TA05 & TA07

treated us to a beautiful song, “I Love My Life” by

Robbie Williams, and a Performing Arts group

presented an informative and moving skit on

accepting people who are different. At recess and

lunch time TA14 and TA17 ran enterprising stalls,

selling handmade craft items and raising money for

Autism research.



Pirate Day

On Thursday 8 June, many of the children and staff

embraced the Pirate Day P&C initiative to raise funds

for Child Brain Cancer Research. While those who

dressed up in pirate gear had lots of fun, the gold

coin donation is an investment in childhood cancer

research. $234.00 was raised.

After School Sports

Lawn Bowls WA instructors along with Campus staff

Mrs Green, Miss Hamid and Mr Buckner ran a seven

week indoor bowls program at the school. Each

Wednesday and Thursday, after school in Term 2, up

to 20 students rolled biased balls at a range of

targets, a “jack” or tried for a “hole in one”. As well

as learning new skills, the children had lots of fun.

YIRRA YAAKIN THEATRE COMPANY INCURSION

On Thursday 15 June, we were very fortunate to have

the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company attend our school

for a wonderful incursion. Their performance was

interesting and very engaging. The students enjoyed

listening to the stories and watching the actors

perform.

My best part was when the snake constantly knocked

down the tree and made funny noises. Dylan TA1

My best part was when a giant was chasing the lady

with the stars in her hair because he wanted them.

Tai TA1

My best part was when the blue tongued lizard got

his blue tongue. Kanato TA1

My best part was when the giant was drinking the

water and he was pretending that he wasn’t doing it.

It was funny! Angel TA1

My best part was when Levi, the Echidna without

spikes, was hiding all the food and water from the

other animals under the mat. Mahlee TA1

National Tree Planting Day

We were delighted to be able to continue our

National Tree Planting Day tradition on Friday 28 July

with Mrs Rita Saffioti, MLA, who provided a beautiful

Magnolia. Fortunately the rain held off enabling our

Campus leaders and TA1 and TA16, Year 2 students

to participate. The Year 2 students will be able to

look after the tree and watch it grow and bloom over

the next four years.

Mrs Saffioti is now also the Minister for Transport, so

she was able to inform the students that they will

benefit in the future from the expanding train link

which will include a Ballajura/Malaga train station.



Playgroup

A very successful meeting was

held on Tuesday 1 August with twelve families

attending. Maria Heenan from Playgroup WA, over

the first four weeks led and worked with the parents

and children to establish some best practices.

Playgroup has given parents, babies and young

children an opportunity to share ideas, make new

friends and familiarise their child with the school

environment, ready for future school years!

WA Jump Jam

While many of us were enjoying Father’s Day with

family on Sunday 3 September, a group of 27

dedicated students proudly represented South

Ballajura Primary School in the WA Jump Jam

Championships. After weeks of hard work they

presented their dance routines with enthusiasm and

skill. The “Strictly Category” team were runner-up

champions and received three certificates:

Excellence in Sportsmanship, Presentation and

Technical Execution. The other two “Challenge

Category” teams were awarded a certificate in

Excellence in Sportsmanship and Costume and a

merit award in Creativity, Presentation and Technical

Execution. It was an awesome effort!

Thank you to the coaches Mrs Guise, Miss Sheed and

Miss Hamid for sharing their expertise with the

students and preparing the children to such a high

standard and Mrs Reichenberg for her ongoing

support and assistance. We also appreciate the loyal

family members for their whole hearted support at

training and in the competition. The teams could not

have achieved their success without their

encouragement.

Cyber Safety Sessions

Firstly, thank you to the parents who attended our

Parent Cyber Safety session on Tuesday 5

September. Jordan from Ysafe presented the parents

with the latest social media trends, the concerns and

dangers associated with using these platforms. She

answered many questions and gave the parents tips

and strategies that they could implement in their

homes to support them in keeping their children safe

online.

Jordan recommended visiting the website of the

eSafety Commission, and taking a look at their

iParent resource for some further helpful

information.

An important message communicated by Jordan

was to remember the ABC model of cyber safety

management. Every cyber issue can be effectively

addressed by implementing strategies relating to

these three factors.

The model is: Control ACCESS

Set BOUNDARIES

Openly COMMUNICATE

Throughout Term 3 our teachers and students have

also been involved in Cyber Safety sessions. These

sessions were very worthwhile and education in this

area needs to be ongoing for everyone. We are

hoping to hold a follow up parent session in 2018.

Lions Club Book Donation

Mrs Jill Middlemass from the Ballajura Lions Club,

presented the school with a donation of Australian

Books for our school library. We would like to thank

the Lions Club for their generous donation. This has

become an annual event.



P & C Pyjama Disco

Our P&C Pyjama Disco was a big success and special

thanks go to the children who were so very well

behaved, and the wonderful parent helpers. Well

done!

Volunteer Morning Tea

We were delighted to have around 60 volunteers at

our Campus assembly and Thank You Morning Tea

on Tuesday 5 December. Throughout the year we

had many genuine parent helpers who gave of their

time and talents to ensure that we had the very best

of opportunities and resources for our students.

We would like to make a special mention and a big

thank you for your awesome work, to the following

vital groups:

Campus P & C Executive: Annette Hopkinson

(President), Jo Amon (Vice President), Kylie Mason

(Treasurer and Fund raising Co-ordinator), Katrina

Bache, Chunna Meach and Sarah Lawrence

(Committee Members), Bronwyn Plane (Canteen and

Fundraising) and Tina Christmass and Haj Mustapha

(In their five years of School Banking they have

raised over $3600 for the Campus).

Primary School Council: Azman Adelaide

(Chairperson), Parents - Loc Tran and Annette

Hopkinson (four years), Community Members –

Pastor Chris Friend, Councillor Adam Kovalovs and

Robert Horton. Staff: Denise Hazeldine, Anne-Marie

Merrington, Deborah Jones and Betty Vlahov.

Interschool Debating

Participating in the City of Swan Primary Interschool

Debating Competition for the first time, our team con-

sisted of Janaya, Ana, Tayissa, Michael, Karla and

Katelyn and was coached by the Deputy Principal

Mrs Wright. Congratulations on a very successful

conclusion to the Interschool Debating Competition.

Our school was very well represented in the Grand

Final on 29 November by Kayla, Michael and Katelyn,

who were terrific! Thank you to Jezebel and Carolyn

for being our willing reserves. Thank you to the

parents and staff who supported the students. Every

student who participated in the debating series

received a certificate.

World Teachers’ Day

On Wednesday 25

October, we celebrated

World Teachers’ Day.

The Administration

Team took time to

acknowledge the dedicated and conscientious

teachers and education assistants at a special

morning tea. We are fortunate to have a very

professional team who daily ensure that every

student is engaged, challenged and learning

successfully in a safe and supportive environment.

Ballajura Community Fair

What an awesome presentation from our Performing

Arts Clubs - Drumming, Signing and Jump Jam. On a

bright sunny morning our students attracted a large

audience and performed with enthusiasm, doing our

Campus proud. Special thanks to all the staff and

parents who came out on a Sunday morning to

support them.


STAFF and STUDENT PROFILE

Staff Numbers

Student Numbers

Special Awards

Interschool Debating

The photo above shows our students wearing their

Runner Up Medals which were presented by City of

Swan Councillor Adam Kovalevs.

School Leaders

The following School Prefects and Faction Leaders

were elected by the students, in consultation with

staff.

Faction Captains

Prefects

Taia Burton TA29 Jacob CoronelTA29

Alysha Rakowski TA29 Joshua Wood TA28

Lachlan Nightingale TA17

Year 6 - Destination Schools


Semester 1 2014 2015 2016 2017

Primary (No Kindy) 459 451 439 382

Total 459 451 439 382

Ballajura Community College 48

Aranmore Catholic College 1

Aveley Secondary College 2

Butler College 1

Kelmscott SHS 1

Mercy College 1

Morley SHS 1

Swan Christian College 1

Servite College 1

Yanchep Secondary School 1

No FTE AB'L

Administration Staff

Principals 1 1.0 0

Deputy Principals 3 2.0 0

Total Administration Staff 4 3.0 0

Teaching Staff

Level 3 Teachers 1 1.0 0

Other Teaching Staff 23 19.2 0

Total Teaching Staff 24 21.2 0

School Support Staff

Clerical / Administrative 2 2.0 0

Gardening / Maintenance 1 0.8 0

Instructional 1 0.6 1

Other Non-Teaching Staff 11 8.9 0

Total School Support Staff 15 12.3 1

No FTE AB'L

TOTAL 43 37.1 1

FACTION CAPTAIN

GIRLS

CAPTAIN BOYS

HAMELIN Lyndsey O’Brien Mohammad Merzaei

Lauchlan Swan [ESC]

KARIJINI Jessica Nguyen Adam Mohamed

BADINGARRA Gift Said Joseph Gillies

WYPERFELD Abegail Mencias

Annie Ly

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

The National Assessment Program in Literacy and

Numeracy (NAPLAN) results, compared to like

schools, indicate that the performance of our

students is above expected level in Year 3 Spelling,

Grammar and Punctuation and Writing and at below

the expected level in Numeracy. Year 5 students

performed at like school level for Numeracy,

Reading and above like school level in Spelling and

Writing.

NAPLAN Results Compared to Like Schools

READING

Year 3 longitudinal data 2013 — 2017 shows below

like schools performance. Two students achieved

well above the accepted standard, 32 were above

the accepted standard, six were at the accepted

standard, and eight were below the accepted

minimum standard.

Year 5 achievement in 2017 was below like schools.

Six students achieved well above the accepted

standard, 32 were above the accepted standard, 16

were at the accepted standard, and three were

below the accepted minimum standard.

Average Reading Score

Focus 2018:

Specific targets for each year level in Semester 1

and 2 for Sight Words and Fluency have been

agreed to by staff. These will be part of the teaching

focus in classes. Students making Very Low

Progress and Low Progress since On Entry testing in

Pre-primary will participate in intervention programs.

A Reading fluency program which was introduced in

2017 will become embedded in the classroom

routine. Results of this program were very

encouraging last year. The Special Needs Education

Assistants will be mostly withdrawn from classroom

support and will focus on working with targeted

students in small groups of five or less on explicit

instruction of fundamental literacy skills. All staff will

continue to use SEN Planning to develop Individual

Education Plans for students at risk.

SPELLING

Year 3 students performed seven points below the

Western Australian mean. In the Year 3 cohort, five

students achieved well above the accepted

standard, 36 were above the accepted standard,

five were at the accepted standard, and four were

below the accepted minimum standard.

Year 5 students are continuing to perform better

than like schools - 16 points above like school

expectations. 11 students achieved well above the

accepted standard, 32 were above the accepted

standard, seven were at the accepted standard, and

four were below the accepted minimum standard.

Average Spelling Score


Y03 Y05 Year

School Like

Schools

School Like

Schools

2013 396 382 466 476

2014 376 378 448 464

2015 380 378 459 459

2016 397 389 463 463

2017 353 386 453 466

Y03 Y05 Year

School Like

Schools

School Like

Schools

2013 405 378 486 467

2014 397 387 496 478

2015 395 381 480 471

2016 419 389 480 465

2017 380 387 488 472

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Focus 2018:

The ECU Sounds to Spelling program will be used

specifically by all teachers. All Teachers now have

access to resources for their year level including

PowerPoints of phonics, testing materials and an

overview sheet of the expectations for each year

level, As well, teachers are to continue to use Words

Their Way diagnostic tests to plan and teach,

according to student needs.

GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION

Longitudinal data demonstrates that the school is

performing well below par (42 points) with like

schools for Year 3 students. Year 5 are performing

16 points above like schools performances.

Year 3: six students achieved well above the


standard, three were at the accepted standard, and

10 were below the accepted minimum standard.

Year 5: 13 students achieved well above the


standard, five were at the accepted standard, and

five were below the accepted minimum standard.

Average Grammar & Punctuation Score

Focus 2018:

Whole school focus on explicit direct instruction and

warm-ups will be used on a daily basis to develop

writing skills and knowledge e.g. grammar, phonics

and punctuation. A whole school Grammar and

Punctuation Scope and Sequence Guide was

developed and implemented, incorporating

elements of Talk4Writing, during 2017. This guide is

to be used as a tool to plan, teach and assess

grammar and punctuation.

WRITING

Year 3 longitudinal trend, 2013 - 2017,

demonstrates above like school performances by 15

points; and on par with the WA mean. 40 students

were above the accepted standard, six were at the

accepted standard, and seven were below the

accepted minimum standard.

Year 5 students are performing above like school

expectations. 40 students were above the accepted

standard, 13 were at the accepted standard, and

two were below the accepted minimum standard.

Average Writing Score

Focus 2018:

Teachers to model writing daily, incorporating think

aloud strategies, focus on re-reading and explicit

teaching of editing. Staff have moderated writing

and analysed NAPLAN data in their phases and year

levels. Increased knowledge of sight words should

translate to improved writing over time

The weak Year 3 cohort has been a priority for

Literacy Intervention in 2017 and this will continue

in 2018.


Y03 Y05 Year

School Like

Schools

School Like

Schools

2013 415 389 470 473

2014 400 382 471 474

2015 410 386 460 462

2016 395 394 482 467

2017 351 393 473 457

Y03 Y05 Year

School Like School Like

2013 434 383 452 451

2014 400 373 458 447

2015 407 379 447 449

2016 415 394 473 451

2017 405 390 442 440

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

NUMERACY

The Year 3s were 16 points off like schools scores.

Four students achieved well above the accepted

standard, 31 were above the accepted standard, 10

were at the accepted standard, and five were below

the accepted minimum standard.

Year 5 students are performing three points below

like school expectations. Five students achieved well

above the accepted standard, 34 were above the

accepted standard, 16 were at the accepted

standard, and there were no students below the

accepted minimum standard.

Average Numeracy Score

Focus 2018:

Whole school to continue to use the online

mathematics program: ORIGO Stepping Stones, for

the third year. There will be a 70 min daily

Mathematics Block – with the preferred time straight

after recess. Throughout the day mathematics will be

integrated with literacy and other learning areas with

a focus on problem solving, reasoning and fluency. Warm ups are an integral part of the Mathematics

lessons. Problem solving is a priority in the 2018 –

2020 School Plan. In 2018, there will be a whole

school adoption of the CUBES strategy for problem

solving. As well, we will continue with Ballandjarra

Network Mathematics Project, targeting Year 5-8

teachers, to improve teaching skills and develop

content and assessment tools for each year level.

Longitudinal Growth

Tracking of students from Year 3 to Year 5, 2015 -

2017, based on NAPLAN growth points, it is evident

that our biggest improvement comes in Writing and

Grammar and Punctuation. It is a credit to the

teachers and their explicit teaching that has seen the

students grow in confidence and skill.

Progressive Achievement Test in Mathematics

This test is conducted each year in October for Year 2

to 6 students. The number of students scoring at

stanine 5 - 9 has increased since 2015. The Year 6

results indicate that 69% of the cohort was in stanine

5 or higher, as were 75% of Year 2 students. (See

table below.) Only 22% of students were in stanine 5

or higher in 2016. This same cohort improved to 69%

in 2017, almost a 50% improvement.

ATTENDANCE

We have continued to promote the importance of

being at school on time and every day, unless you are

sick. This and a review of students at risk by the

attendance team has ensured that we have

maintained an acceptable range of average regular

attendance which is slightly above WA Public

Schools. A diligent case management approach will

be sustained in 2018.


Non-Aboriginal Aboriginal Total

School Like

Schools

WA

Public

Schools

School Like

Schools

WA

Public

Schools

School Like

Schools

WA

Public

Schools

2015 92.6% 92.7% 93.8% 84% 82.2% 81.2% 92.7% 91.6% 92.7%

2016 92.7% 92.3% 93.7% 79.4% 82.7% 80.7% 91.5% 91.2% 92.6%

2017 91.5% 92.8% 93.8% 87.5% 85.8% 81.2% 93% 92% 92.7%

Y03 Y05 Year

School Like

Schools

School Like

Schools

2013 393 370 465 452

2014 378 371 441 459

2015 365 365 455 460

2016 374 376 450 459

2017 362 378 458 461

Maths

% Students Stanine 5 - 9

Year 2015 2016 2017

2 65% 54% 75%

3 25% 38% 50%

4 27% 20% 58%

5 13% 22% 49%

6 21% 21% 69%

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Improving Student Health and Wellbeing

In November 2017 the school undertook to gather

data on our Pre-primary to Year 6 students attitude to

their peers, family and school. The results of the

questionnaire in each domain were as follows:

1) Self and School - like being at school and

having the ability to achieve. There was a

positive relationship of the students with

school. There was an average score of 1.77 for

the Pre-primary to Year 3 and 1.30 for Year 4

to 6 students.

2) Self and Other - peer interaction and

accountability. 1.54 Average Score for

Pre-primary to Year 3 and 1.10 for Year 4 to 6.

3) Self Worth - Confidence in self and physical

appearance. Average score of 1.42 in

Pre-primary to Year 3 and 1.27 in Year 4 to 6

and

4) Self and Home - family interaction and accept-

ability. 1.56 for Pre-primary to Year 3 and 1.27

for Year 4 to 6 students

The Middle and Upper School data (Year 4 to 6) show

a concern in self and others with a mean of 1.10

from a possible 2.00 and is somewhat low on

average compared to WA schools.

Sports Challenge WA has been employed to work

with 22 students who have been identified with low

scores in the self worth domain to participate in a

seven week program. Students will work for an hour

a week with a mentor to develop positive life-skills.

As well, Staff will be provided with additional training

in Restorative Justice—a program designed to resolve

conflict using a no blame approach. Furthermore,

staff will focus on developing both in class and

playground student activities to develop positive

social behaviours and a sense of trust and better

understanding in their peers.

Parent satisfaction

In 2017 the school continued to actively seek ways

to enhance student learning and wellbeing by

partnering with parents, families and the wider

community. The following are some of our successful

partnerships:

Playgroup WA assisted in establishing our

Tuesday morning Playgroup for up to twelve

families;

Ballajura-Malaga Rotary, through their Quiz Night

provided a fun social night for staff and much

needed funds for school equipment;

YSafe, a local company endorsed by eSafety

Commission, lead cyber safety workshops for

parents, staff and students. A return visit is

scheduled in 2018;

Two discos organised by the P&C and supported

by staff and parents gave our students a safe and

fun opportunities for our children to meet up with

friends and enjoy a night out;

Our School Chaplain successfully organised

parents and family with morning tea following

each class’ assembly item. Visitors not only

enjoyed the assembly but had the opportunity to

meet the class teacher and Principal and have

the students show their work; and

84% of our families attended Open Night.

Feedback was very positive with everyone

enjoying the Year 1 performance and the

opportunity to visit classes and the informal chat

with the class teacher.


HIGHLIGHTS

Office Upgrade

Thanks to the efficient work of the builders, our office

update was successfully completed on time for the

commencement of the 2017 school year. We

received the keys on the last Friday of the holidays

and the administration and office staff worked

diligently to ensure that everything was ready for the

return of our students on Wednesday 1 February.

Additional work carried out over the school holidays

include: the installation of air conditioning in the

undercover area, this will greatly increase the

comfort level for everyone throughout the year; a

shade shelter in the bike track area; and additional

internet wireless access points, to increase wireless

connection speed.

Winter Sports Carnival

Congratulations to all the students who participated

so enthusiastically in either soccer, football or netball

Friday 9 June. Everyone had some success during

the day. We are very proud of our students’ effort

and sportsmanship. The standout performers were

the A and B soccer teams who went through

undefeated in the four matches. A big thank you is

extended to our staff who freely gave of their time

training the teams during lunchtime: Miss Hamid, Mr

Buckner, Mr Phillips, Ms Merrington and Mrs Jones.

Leadership Conference at the Perth Convention

Centre

On Friday 10 March the prefects and faction captains

arrived at school by 7:45am to go to the Perth

convention centre for the Grip Leadership

Conference. We were accompanied by Miss Hamid,

Mrs Reichenberg and Mrs Salerno.

When they arrived at the convention centre they

signed in and were lead to their seats and waited for

the conference to start. The conference started with

an activity called “Leadermon” which gave the

leaders an opportunity to learn about students from

other schools. The first session was filled with lots of

fun activities such as LOUD NOISES, Call the Colour

and many other activities to do with leadership.

After the break (recess), the students learned about

the responsibilities of being a leader. They were able

to volunteer to do things and have a say in them. As

well, they also learned that they have to ignore the

bad voice in their head. The last session was about,

“How to put our ideas in action to make our school a

better place.” The Loud Noise Boys ended the

conference with a dance party.

Athilah (TA28) said, “I learned that to be a good

leader we should always lead by example and help

other people. It was a great day and a good

experience.”

TAPs

In providing an opportunity to educate the whole

child socially, physically and intellectually, the Year 3

to 6 students participated (over five weeks in Term 2)

in an activity to develop their talents, abilities and

interests. The Tuesday Afternoon Programs (TAPs)

were run by the specialist and class teachers,

gardener, education assistants and administration.

There were 17 different activities with group

numbers ranging from 8-24 students. Some of the

activities include Performing Arts, Debating, Tennis,

Cooking, Science Challenges, Gardening and Chess.

Parent Morning Tea and Class Visit

Classes hosting the assembly invited parents and

family members into their classroom. Visitors were

able to see students’ work as well as have the time

to speak to the Principal, School Chaplain and class

teacher. TA08, This is a new initiative for 2017 was

extremely well received and attended.


HIGHLIGHTS

Harmony Day – “Everyone Belongs”

Possibly the best Harmony Day assembly! Parents,

family members, staff and students were treated to a

spectacular showcase of nations and talent.

The assembly had students welcome everyone in

their native tongue, African drumming, an Indonesian

bamboo dance, signing, performing arts, Jump Jam

and the whole school sing “Under the Southern

Cross”. A big thank you to our talented students and

staff.

Year 6 Camp

57 Year 6 students attended the Kerem Adventure

Camp, Bullsbrook, on the last three days of Term 1.

What an awesome experience it was for all of the

students. They participated in physically and

intellectually challenging activities such as the low

ropes course, orienteering, Minute to Win It

challenges and Frisbee golf. As well as learning new

game skills through “having a go,” problem solving

and working collaboratively; over the three days they

developed positive, nurturing relationships and

strong friendships. Lots of fun was had by everyone

who attended especially in the Colour War – where

everyone got wet and covered with coloured powder

– and the final night concert which had everyone in

stitches. Moreover, we had comfortable

accommodation and heaps of healthy, tasty home

cooked meals.

A big thank you to all the students on their excellent

behaviour and consideration for one another –

everything ran like clockwork.

We are extremely appreciative of our parents: Katrina

Bache, Hasan Sahat and Arthur Vaka; and school

staff: Anne-Marie Merrington, Jeremy Buckner,

Nathan Winkworth and Jadyn Mumme for giving of

their time, energy and talents in making the camp a

huge success.

Go Blue for Autism – Enterprise Education in Action

In this enterprise activity everyone was a winner,

even if not all of the seven activities were profitable.

We can learn heaps from our mistakes and from

helping others – have a look at TA14’s group

reflections on profit and loss in the front office

noticeboard.

Go Blue for Autism Day was a huge smash this year!

The students were excited to dress up in blue, there

was a huge response to the colouring completion,

making it very difficult to pick a winner, integration

activities were fun and engaging, and the TA 14/17

stalls raised $323.30 for the Autism Association of

WA. It was incredible to see how many staff and

students were wearing blue! Thank you to everyone

who was involved and participated to make the day a

great success!

Book Week 2017

Book Week 2017 (21-28 August) promoted by “The

Children’s Book Council of Australia” this year has

the theme: Escape to Everywhere.

Throughout the week, the Book Fair gave parents,

students and staff opportunities to purchase a book

which they could either read alone or share. Parents

may use this week to snuggle into a book with their

child and share the precious moments they create in

bonding and enjoying the adventure or experience.

Special thank you to all parents, students and staff

who took the time and made an effort to dress-up

and/or purchase a book. As a Campus, we are

extremely pleased with the support that we have had

in promoting Book Week.

We especially appreciate the organisation of Mrs

Crump (Librarian) and Mrs Reichenberg (Deputy) for

coordinating the major events and to the many staff

who gave of their time to help out with sales and

supervision.


HIGHLIGHTS

Digital Technology

South Ballajura Campus is embracing the Western

Australian Digital Technologies Curriculum. Staff and

students are daily using digital technologies to share

classroom learning. Classes, including the specialist

teachers, have joined the school Dojo program and

are regularly posting classroom learning activities.

Parents are able to log in through their iPhone or

email to get an update of classroom learning.

Some examples of activities that have been shared

include:

TA08 (Year 3/4) – with the assistance of TA29 (Year

6) created animation of their stories using

StopMotion.

TA01 (Year 2) – Used words, phrases and photos to

explain their learning about water using an App

called Popplet.

Phys Ed – Senior students took photos, wrote

instructions and created a poster demonstrating

long jump techniques, and

TA14 (Year 5) created music using the Makey Makey

Go toolkit which turned everyday objects into a

touch pad and generated music.

Faction Athletics Carnival

Once again, the annual Faction Athletics Carnival

held on Friday 15 September actively brought the

school community together. Many of our students

were able to shine in a range of events which

included throws, jumps, races, novelty and team

events. Each “little champion” participated fully with

diligence and a positive sporting spirit. We were very

proud of each and every one of them.

We had a large turn out of parents and family

members supporting and cheering the students and

factions. The P&C fundraising combined with the

canteen staff and a team of volunteers provided a

treat of delicious food, drinks and treats.

A very big thank you to our parent helpers: Loc Tran,

Paul Nielsen, Barry Silva, Viv Blake, Kath Trezise,

Marietjie Haereroa, Jo Amon, Tina Christmass, Mumu

Htoo, Bronwyn Plane and Kylie Mason. $608.00 was

raised in the bike raffle which was won by Cooper

Lawrence. $2147.00 profit was made through the

sale of drinks and food.

Special thank you to all the staff for preparing the

children so well for the carnival. Thank you to Mr

Fletcher (gardener) for the excellent job in marking

the oval, preparing the jump pits and organising the

shade shelters. Most of all we are very appreciative

of Miss Hamid for her conscientious and meticulous

planning of the carnival.

It was a huge success and everyone had an

enjoyable day!

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HIGHLIGHTS

Interschool Sports Carnival

We were extremely proud of the 64 athletes who

represented the Campus on Friday 15 September at

the athletics carnival. All the hard work in training

paid off with South Ballajura winning the Handicap

Shield – awarded to the school which improved the

most from last year. A special thanks is extended to

Mr Loc Tran, Mr Ben Hassler, Mrs Caroline

Reichenberg and Ms Lina Hamid for their training

and support of the team. ESC was admirably

represented by Locki. He was a great team player

and gave his personal best, showing resilience to

continue with events after a minor injury.

Fun Run

Friday 20 October was a lovely afternoon for our Fun

Run. The students participated well. The highest

fundraising classroom won a class party and a prize

was awarded to the highest fundraiser from each

year level.

We raised close to $3000 for robotics, Lego,

Drumming, Music and play equipment.

Open Night – Oh What a Night!

There was a buzz of excitement with the students

leading their parents to their classroom, proudly

showing off their school work and having a positive

chat with their teacher on Thursday 2 November. It

was also a successful evening for the Year 5s who

raised much needed funds for their 2018 camp. As

well, the Year 6s showcased their design technology

and enterprise skills by making close to $1000. A

quick survey of classes revealed that we had around

86% of the primary and 42% ESC families attend the

night. What a huge success!

Student Achievement

Congratulations to Tai Yang Linnell (TA1 – Year 2) for his recent success at the WA State Karate Titles. Tai won a silver and two gold medals for carters and sparing. His precise and quick actions, developed through training 4-5 days a week, ensured his success. What a top effort!

Scitech Incursion

We were very fortunate to have a Scitech Incursion

on Wednesday 18 October and Thursday 19 October.

Pre-primary to Year 3 had a show about Day and

Night: journeying through our day time sky as it

makes the exciting change into night. Year 1 to Year

3 then took part in a workshop: tinkering and

experimenting as they built a shelter to see if it could

withstand the wild and windy weather. There was

great excitement as the Scitech leader took a

hairdryer and tried to blow away their shelters.

Year 4 to Year 6 explored our Solar System,

discovering the specialities of our Solar System and

its nearest neighbours. They then put their

engineering skills to the test as they designed, built

and tested a way to land a fragile robot on the

surface of another planet. There were some very

creative designs made by our students.

This was a great incursion and a wonderful “hands

on” learning experience for our students.


HIGHLIGHTS

Prefects and Clubs Concert

Congratulations on a wonderfully vibrant assembly

due to the commitment of so many staff and

students, especially our amazing ESC clubs

Co-ordinator Team. This concludes a terrific

Performing Arts year. Many thanks to our 2017

prefects for compering their last assembly so well

and for the many important duties they have fulfilled

over the year – Kayla, Ana, Michael and Abbus.

Christmas Card Competition Winners

Two students were delighted on Friday when Hon Ri-

ta Saffioti, MLA, came to school to present them with

their framed drawing entries and cards for their fami-

lies. These were distributed to mailboxes throughout

the local suburbs. Congratulations to Dominic (TA3)

and Bond (TA8). The zebra was also a kind donation

from Mrs Saffioti which you will see on the bike track.

Science Incursion

BCC Year 9 science extension class prepared a 15

minute mini science lesson to demonstrate a

physical or chemical science concept. Our Year 6

students were appreciative of the opportunity to

learn about these science ideas in a hands-on, fun

way. They had time to observe, ask questions, make

inferences and participate in the ten activities. The

Campus is very appreciative of the close

relationships that we have with Ballajura Community

College. All the students had a fantastic time.

Ballajura City Festival

A huge congratulations to our sensational South

Ballajura Performing Arts clubs, who once again

represented our campus so well in the community at

the inaugural Ballajura City Fair on Saturday 4

November. Despite being a very warm day, the

students waited patiently to shine on the stage.

Drumming Club wowed the crowd. Signing Club

amazed the audience. In the absence of Ms Angela

Guise (in New Zealand judging the National Jump

Jam Championships), Jump Jam Club put their best

feet forward and performed magnificently. The new

Mayor of the City of Swan was certainly impressed –

Thank you to all the campus families and ESC staff

for once again supporting the students to have this

opportunity.


FINANCE 2017


1 12,483.87$ 11,410.00$

2 44,408.00$ 35,829.01$

3 -$ -$

4 10,909.00$ 10,929.25$

5 -$ -$

6 -$ -$

7 70,784.00$ 70,784.40$

8 14,043.00$ 14,821.98$

9 42,000.00$ 42,000.00$

10 -$ -$

11 Farm Revenue (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$

12 -$ -$

194,627.87$ 185,774.64$

105,294.07$ 105,294.07$

Student Centred Funding 188,300.00$ 188,300.00$

488,221.94$ 479,368.71$

-$ -$

488,221.94$ 479,368.71$

Locally Raised Funds58,168.26$

Student Centred Funding188,300.00$

Other Govt Grants70,784.40$

Other 14,821.98$

Transfers from Reserves42,000.00$

374,074.64$

1 41,500.00$ 40,759.20$

2 -$ -$

3 188,704.00$ 183,961.67$

4 69,960.20$ 80,006.14$

5 168,561.40$ 146,750.18$

6 12,500.00$ 11,498.24$

7 -$ -$

8 2,970.00$ 2,637.75$

9 -$ -$

10 -$ -$

11 -$ -$

12 Farm Operations (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$

13 Farm Revenue to CO (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$

14 Camp School Fees to CO (Camp Schools only) -$ -$

484,195.60$ 465,613.18$

-$ -$

484,195.60$ 465,613.18$

4,026.34$

Bank Balance 55,746.80$ Made up of: -$

1 General Fund Balance 13,755.53$ 2 Deductible Gift Funds -$ 3 Trust Funds -$ 4 Asset Replacement Reserves 41,750.74$ 5 Suspense Accounts 1,939.53$ 6 Cash Advances 200.00-$ 7 Tax Position 1,499.00-$

55,746.80$

Revenue from Co, Regional Office and Other Schools

South Ballajura Primary SchoolFinancial Summary as at

Actual

31 December 2017

Other Revenues

Commonwealth Govt Revenues

BudgetRevenue - Cash & Salary Allocation

Voluntary Contributions

Charges and Fees

Fees from Facilities Hire

Residential Operations

Total Locally Raised Funds

Fundraising/Donations/Sponsorships

Opening Balance

Total Cash Funds Available

Camp School Fees (Camp Schools only)

Expenditure - Cash and Salary

Payment to CO, Regional Office and Other Schools

Administration

Lease Payments

Utilities, Facilities and Maintenance

Professional Development

Transfer to Reserve

Transfer from Reserve or DGR

Residential Accommodation

Other State Govt/Local Govt Revenues

Other Expenditure

Buildings, Property and Equipment

Curriculum and Student Services

Total Salary Allocation

Total Funds Available

ActualBudget

Total Bank Balance

Cash Position as at:

Residential Boarding Fees to CO (Ag Colleges only)

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Revenue Source

Locally Generated Revenue - Budget vs Actual

Budget Actual

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Student Centred Funding

50%

Other Govt Grants19%

Other 4%

Transfers from Reserves

11%

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Documents

South Ballajura Primary School 2017 Annual Reportsouthballajuraps.wa.edu.au/.../Annual-Report-2017-Primary-School.pdf · with Mrs Rita Saffioti, MLA, who provided a beautiful Magnolia