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ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL

COMMUNITY

2018

REGISTERED SCHOOL NUMBER: 1134

St Joan of Arc School Brighton

2018 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY 1

Contents

Contact Details ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

Minimum Standards Attestation ............................................................................................................................ 2

Our School Vision ................................................................................................................................................... 3

School Overview .................................................................................................................................................4-5

Principal’s Report ................................................................................................................................................... 6

Education in Faith .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Learning & Teaching ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Student Wellbeing ............................................................................................................................................... 15

Child Safe Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 17

Leadership & Management .................................................................................................................................. 18

School Community ............................................................................................................................................... 21

Future Directions ................................................................................................................................................. 23



Contact Details

ADDRESS 30 Dendy Street Brighton

PRINCIPAL Tony McMahon

PARISH PRIEST Father Martin Dixon

SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR David Murray

TELEPHONE (03) 95923840

EMAIL [email protected]

WEBSITE www.sjbrighton.catholic.edu.au

E NUMBER E1099

Minimum Standards Attestation

I, Tony McMahon, attest that St Joan of Arc 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 2017 (Vic), except where the school

has been granted an exemption from any of these requirements by the VRQA

Australian Government accountability requirements related to the 2018 school year under

the Australian Education Act 2013 (Cth) and the Australian Education Regulations 2013

(Cth)

13/5/2019



Our School Vision

St. Joan of Arc is a Catholic parish primary school located in the bayside suburb of Brighton.

We are a family-oriented community, which works together to create an inclusive atmosphere

striving to inspire excellence.

The community of St. Joan of Arc aims to:

Lead children to know that faith is at the centre of our learning and to foster a love of

God through prayer, relationships, Catholic traditions, connection with parish and

through living out our school motto ‘Faith in Action’.

Develop relationships that are influenced by the values promoted by Jesus in the

Gospels, which reflect our contemporary Catholic beliefs.

Provide learning that is a continual and developmental process where all students have

the right to a contemporary, relevant and comprehensive education that equips them to

be lifelong learners.

Staff are committed to recognizing individual needs, ensuring the opportunity for each

child to develop their maximum potential: socially, emotionally, academically, spiritually,

creatively and physically.

Provide a learning environment that is safe and recognises the partnerships between

parents and staff, where wellbeing is nurtured, differences are respected and a sense of

welcome and acceptance pervade the school.

Inspire, empower and support all members of our school community to be leaders and

learners, sharing the responsibility to improve student learning through innovative,

collaborative and creative practice.

Develop, value and foster positive relationships between students, parents, teachers,

families, parish and the broader community.

Prepare children to be critical thinkers for participation in an ever changing Australian

society and global community.



School Overview

St Joan of Arc is a co-educational parish primary school in the Melbourne bayside suburb of

Brighton. Established in 1921 under the guidance of the Presentation Sisters, the school is now

governed by a lay principal and staff. St. Joan of Arc is a suburban school situated off Beach

Road on Dendy Street, Brighton. The school has a current enrolment of 375 students with over

90% of students Catholic. The school has been at capacity in recent years with fourteen straight

classes of 26 (two classes of each year level) with waiting lists in most year levels.

Our buildings consist of fourteen permanent classrooms and an extensive student and staff

resource centre with a library, Art room, LOTE room, atrium areas and a multipurpose hall. In

2014, we saw the completion of an extensive building program that included five new

classrooms, refurbishment of four classrooms, structural changes to the library and new

administration and staff facilities. We have also spent considerable resources increasing play

space. The Parish has been extremely generous, donating a large portion of land to develop

extra play areas for the children.

St Joan of Arc School promotes gospel values and develops knowledge and understanding of

Catholic faith, doctrine and tradition. The school supports students to become successful

learners, confident individuals and active and informed citizens. We provide a comprehensive

and inclusive curriculum built on essential skills and authentic contemporary learning that is

interactive and innovative, allowing students to think critically, work creatively, analyse

information and solve problems. We cater for a variety of learning styles, backgrounds,

perspectives and interests through a range of extra-curricular programs such as Visual and

Performing Arts, Japanese, Sport and Camps. There is also a biennial School Production and

Art Show.

The school is an important part of the parish and celebrates school and class masses every

term. The children in Years 3, 4 and 6 celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation, First

Eucharist and Confirmation throughout the year. The parish and the school share a very strong

relationship. St Joan of Arc is very fortunate to have the wonderful support of our Parish Priest

Fr Martin Dixon, who is a visible and valued presence within the school community.

Students’ individual needs continue to be a focus at St Joan of Arc. Significant professional

development continues to be undertaken to improve staff capacity to analyse assessment to

inform teaching practice. As a result, a number of programs have been put in place to cater for

student needs. Programs have been supported in the classroom through intervention and

enhancement run by specialist teachers throughout the school.

As part of our commitment to personalised learning, the school has invested heavily in staffing.

We have a Third Teacher Program, which runs from Prep to Year 4, where we have three

teachers working across the two classes in each year level during English and Mathematics.

The has also been significant investment in the areas of ICT infrastructure, hardware and

ongoing professional development for staff. All students in Years 3 to 6 are allocated a

Chromebook, in addition to 100 iPads spread throughout Years P to 2.



St Joan of Arc provides students with a friendly, caring, supportive and safe environment that

maximises their engagement, sense of belonging and connectedness to school. We develop

social and emotional learning for students and provide early intervention for those students at

risk both academically and socially.

We promote a family-friendly environment and build strong community partnerships by

welcoming and actively encouraging a wide variety of participation in the life of the school. At St

Joan of Arc, the positive involvement of parents in all aspects of their child's learning is

welcomed and encouraged. In recognising that the family is the most significant influence upon

an individual, learning is seen as an ongoing partnership between home and school.

Brighton is a bayside suburb where family life includes many sporting activities. There is a high

participation rate by families in the many sporting clubs represented in the area. This is also

indicative of families at St. Joan of Arc, with many of our students participating in after school

and weekend sports. Parental support and commitment in the life of the school is significant.

Families at St. Joan of Arc come from both within and outside of the Parish boundaries, with

students coming from Brighton and surrounding suburbs. In recent years, there has been less

children from outside the parish boundaries due to enrolment pressure.



Principal’s Report

This Annual Report summarises a highly successful year for the school and briefly describes

what the school will be trying to achieve in the future. The Annual Report keeps the school

community informed and assists with planning. Planning is instrumental to the success of the

school, with enrolments continuing to flourish with waiting lists in place for most grade levels. In

2019, the current student population is 372. During the school year, many sets of data are

collected and analysed by the school; particularly student achievement levels at all grade levels,

in English and Mathematics. To gain a full understanding of how our key stakeholders feel we

are performing; parents, students and staff are surveyed to ascertain how each of these groups

perceive the school is operating. A summary of this data is contained within the Annual Report.

The 2018 school year at St. Joan of Arc was again very busy. Our children continue to do well

academically, on the sporting field, and in other extracurricular activities. Perhaps the highlight

of the 2018 school year was the school production of ‘Madagascar the Musical’, performed over

two nights. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the school as a whole, in a brilliant,

vibrant production that was enjoyed by the audiences and performers alike. Academically our

children continue to shine, our school community is extremely proud of the attitudes displayed

by our students in their academic pursuit. The success of the children is a combination of the

talented and professional teaching staff at the school and the support the children receive at

home from their families. As a school, we must celebrate all achievements, however we must

also strive to continue to improve in everything we do. We are confident that the initiatives we

have put into place across the school will result in continued success and improvement in our

students.

Social Justice continues to be a high priority in the school and the school continues to support

the work of Sr. Frances Boston and the people of Sefhare, Botswana. In 2018, money raised by

the children continued to support the health and educational needs of the children in the village.

The school has also established a relationship with the village of Aitape in Papua New Guinea,

following a visit from members of the school’s leadership team. The school is working to support

the five schools in Aitape.

I would like to thank the students of St. Joan of Arc for their hard work and enthusiasm. I

particularly commend them for the way in which they model our school motto “Faith in Action”,

demonstrated through the way they strive to do their best and in the way they support each

other as friends and peers.

Education today is truly a partnership between parents and teachers. St Joan of Arc continues

to be a wonderful community. I thank the parents, staff and students for their continued support.



Education in Faith

Goals & Intended Outcomes

Goal

To further strengthen the Catholic identity of our community through prayer, active service and a

deepened understanding of faith in a contemporary context.

Intended Outcomes

That student knowledge and understanding of their faith will improve.

That all members of the community will have enriched opportunities to reflect and

celebrate their faith.

Achievements

Religious Education Curriculum

Staff working in levels to plan Religious Education units

Religious Education units are aligned with Inquiry units to make the learning more

authentic and relevant

Religious Education units aligned with Social Justice and Social Emotional Learning

Professional Learning Team meetings allocated for Religious Education planning and

professional development

Coaching in classrooms by Religious Education Leader

Further work on Learning Intentions and Success Criteria in Religious Education

Focused effort to include Visual and Performing Arts and Digital Technologies in

Religious Education

Liturgy and Celebrations

Attendance by each class, once per year, at weekend Parish Masses

End of unit liturgies each term

Student Reflection Days for Eucharist and Confirmation

Formation nights in non-sacramental year levels - Prep ‘Prayer in Pyjamas’ and Year

One ‘Storytelling’

Celebration of School Feast Day

The school community celebrating special occasions with masses and liturgies, such as

Easter, Mother’s Day, ANZAC Day, Grandparents Day, Graduation, Carol’s Night and

Advent. There are also other opportunities through assemblies and class prayer

Preparation and celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation

in conjunction with the Parish



Catholic Culture and Identity

Regular displays related to religious events and social justice initiatives located in the

foyer

Parent Sacramental Formation and Information Nights

Discussion and planning between Parish Priest (Fr. Martin Dixon) and the Religious

Education Leader as to how to enhance the perceived Catholic Culture of the community

at St. Joan of Arc

Staff Professional Development on Catholic Identity led by Fr Martin Dixon

Weekly attendance at mass by families and students preparing for the sacraments

Social Justice

A range of social justice initiatives coordinated between the Religious Education Leader,

Student Wellbeing Leader and Student Representative Council

Supported Caritas Australia

Continued to raise the children’s awareness of the plight of children especially in Sefhare

Village, Botswana and Aitape, Papua New Guinea

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers

Mini Vinnies Student Group continued in 2018

Annual Faith in Action Day led by Social Justice Captains focused on introducing to the

students our new initiative in supporting five schools based in Aitape, Papua New

Guinea

Social Justice Captains organising the Vinnies Winter Appeal



Value Added

Survey Data- Catholic Culture

Categories Year Staff Students Parents

Importance

2015 54th Percentile 47th Percentile 56th Percentile


2017 61st Percentile 56th Percentile 43rd Percentile

2018 42nd Percentile 74th Percentile 28th Percentile

Opportunity


2016 92nd Percentile 74th Percentile 80th Percentile

2017 90th Percentile 88th Percentile 82nd Percentile

2018 90th Percentile 99th Percentile 63rd Percentile

Behaviour




2018 97th Percentile 92nd Percentile 56th Percentile

Social Justice

2015 100th Percentile 93rd Percentile 96th Percentile



2018 99th Percentile 97th Percentile 93rd Percentile

Compassion


2016 92nd Percentile 88th Percentile 92nd Percentile



Our data shows a high and consistent level of satisfaction in most areas of Catholic Culture

from the period 2015 – 2018. The data indicates that the students’ Importance of Catholic

Culture is growing and that they are provided with more opportunities to express their Catholic

Identity. Social Justice remains an area of strength and will continue to be an area of major

focus at St Joan of Arc in 2019.



Learning & Teaching


Goal

To further develop an engaging, differentiated learning environment in which students achieve

ongoing improvement and success

Intended Outcomes

That student outcomes in Writing will improve

That student outcomes in Mathematics will improve

Achievements

PROPORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS

NAPLAN TESTS 2016

%

2017

%

2016 - 2017

Changes

%

2018

%

2017 - 2018

Changes

%

YR 03 Grammar & Punctuation 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0

YR 03 Numeracy 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0

YR 03 Reading 100.0 100.0 0.0 98.2 -1.8

YR 03 Spelling 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0

YR 03 Writing 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0

YR 05 Grammar & Punctuation 100.0 97.9 -2.1 98.1 0.2

YR 05 Numeracy 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0

YR 05 Reading 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0

YR 05 Spelling 100.0 97.9 -2.1 98.1 0.2

YR 05 Writing 100.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0



NAPLAN Results- English

Three-Year Trend Year 3 – NAPLAN 2018

Our students continue to perform very well in NAPLAN testing in Year 3 in all areas of English.

The average Year 3 child at St Joan of Arc is working six to twelve months above the average

child in the state.

Three-Year Trend Year 5 –NAPLAN 2018

2018 School Mean

2018 State Mean

2017 School Mean

2017 State Mean

2016 School Mean

2016 State Mean

Writing 523 479 518 486 529 491

Reading 567 521 560 516 573 512

Spelling 517 508 505 504 534 499

Grammar & Punctuation 550 512 543 506 556 510

Our students continue to perform very well in NAPLAN testing in Year 5 outperforming state

averages, with most areas in 2018 except Spelling, showing that the average child at St Joan of

Arc is approximately one full school year ahead of the average child in the state.

NAPLAN Results – Mathematics


2018 School Mean

2018 State Mean

2017 School Mean

2017 State Mean

2016 School Mean

2016 State Mean

Numeracy 467 419 476 421 477 415

This table shows results for Year 3 Numeracy over three years. This year’s results show our

school mean is well above the state mean in Numeracy.


2018 School Mean

2018 State Mean

2017 School Mean

2017 State Mean

2016 School Mean

2016 State Mean

Numeracy 532 504 535 503 546 504

This table shows results for Year 5 Numeracy over three years. This year’s results show our

mean is significantly above the state mean.

2018 School Mean

2018 State Mean

2017 School Mean

2017 State Mean

2016 School Mean

2016 State Mean

Writing 449 422 467 428 472 436

Reading 504 448 512 446 516 439

Spelling 455 425 453 423 486 428

Grammar & Punctuation 493 441 499 450 499 448



Early Years Literacy Prep - Year 2

These assessments are completed at the end of the year and measure students’ accuracy rate

of oral reading of unsighted text, which have been levelled according to difficulty. The following

is a summary of data from Catholic Education Melbourne and outlines the percentage of

students to have reached each of these levels. The target levels for students in Victoria for each

grade level are:

Prep - Level 5 Grade 1 - Level 20 Grade 2 - Level 28

Percentage of Students at Text Level Benchmark – Prep December 2018

Level1+ Level 5+ Level 15+ Level 20+ Level 26+ Level28+

Our School 2015 100 100 96.08 82.35 64.71 60.78

All Schools 2015 96.64 82.18 32.41 22.67 11.31 7.81

Our School 2016 100 100 100 84.62 55.77 53.85

All Schools 2016 96.59 82.57 33.72 23.98 12.34 8.55

Our School 2017 100 100 100 78.4 58.82 50.98

All Schools 2017 96.56 81.66 31.23 20.90 10.70 7.60

Our School 2018 100 100 100 91 70 70

All Schools 2018 96.37 81.61 30.13 21.08 10.86 7.69

Percentage of Students at Text Level Benchmark – Year 1 December 2018


Our School 2015 100 100 100 100 98.15 98.15

All Schools 2015 99.7 98.48 86.96 75.87 54.3 43.45

Our School 2016 100 100 100 100 98.15 98.15

All Schools 2016 99.59 98.25 87.16 75.24 53.76 42.99

Our School 2017 100 100 100 100 100 100

All Schools 2017 99.55 98.17 85.75 72.98 51.26 41.83

Our School 2018 100 100 100 100 100 100

All Schools 2018 99.64 97.47 83.32 69.54 47.37 38.57



Percentage of Students at Text Level Benchmark – Year 2 December 2018

Results over the period 2015 - 2018 indicate that our students are achieving high levels of

reading accuracy across the three-year levels and well above state average and like school

results.

School targets have been set in relation to Early Years Literacy standards taking into account the

range of skills that many of the students bring to school when they commence Prep. These targets

reflect an objective of continuing to raise the level of achievement in the students from Prep-2.

English and Mathematics

The focus during 2018 has continued to be on Writing and Mathematics with the staff undertaking

professional development in these areas. The school continues to perform extremely well in all

areas of English and Mathematics. Areas of achievement included:

Staff professional development in the areas of English, with a particular focus on Writing

Peer Observation model implemented in all year levels with a focus on improving

teacher practice in Writing and Mathematics

Staff professional development in Mathematics, with a focus on analysis of assessment

Updated Student ‘Tracking Tool’ in P - 2 in the areas of counting to monitor student

progress and flag students at risk

Staff meetings on moderation of English and Mathematics tasks for report writing

Scheduled Professional Learning Team meetings in P - 6 for English and Mathematics

Intervention programs in place for “those at risk” in English and Mathematics

Professional development for integration aides in English and Mathematics

Classroom Helper Program run by Intervention Coordinator for parents who wish to

assist in the classroom

Family Maths Night

Whole school planning of Mathematics units of work

Selected children from Year 5 and 6 participating in Maths Olympiad to enhance

students’ problem solving skills.

Staffing allows for third teacher to work with teachers during literacy and numeracy block

in Years P – 4 allowing for differentiated groupings


Our School 2015 100 100 100 100 100 100

All Schools 2015 99.92 99.61 97.08 94.39 85.54 77.29

Our School 2016 100 100 100 100 100 100

All Schools 2016 99.84 99.51 97.05 94.29 84.92 77.35

Our School 2017 100 100 100 100 100 100

All Schools 2017 99.37 99.00 96.25 93.30 82.88 75.14

Our School 2018 100 100 100 100 100 100

All Schools 2018 99.43 99.02 96.03 92.44 79.04 70.70



Coordinators working as either mentor/coach in classrooms

Continued implementation of Read, Write Inc. Phonics Program in Junior school

Continuation of focus on Personalised Learning

Updated Scope and Sequence for Mathematics curriculum P – 6

Introduction of differentiated Tool Time groups in Mathematics P – 6 focusing on basic

number facts

School Surveys The data collected from our major stakeholders - staff, parents and children indicates continued

high standards in 2018.

Staff Surveys

2015 2016 2017 2018

Curriculum Processes 97th Percentile 99th Percentile 99th Percentile 99th Percentile

Student Motivation 97th Percentile 96th Percentile 97th Percentile 97th Percentile

Teaching Quality 94th Percentile 93rd Percentile 98th Percentile 97th Percentile

Student Behaviour 96th Percentile 97th Percentile 95th Percentile 95th Percentile

Classroom Behaviour 95th Percentile 97th Percentile 95th Percentile 83rd Percentile

Staff surveys indicate the school has excellent processes in place with regard to teaching and

learning.

Parent Surveys

The whole school population had the opportunity to participate in the Parent Survey in 2018.

The parent surveys show high standards in areas such as behaviour, extra-curricular and the

connectedness to peers. Parents overall show that there is a general satisfaction with the

school.

2015 2016 2017 2018

Stimulating Environment 88th Percentile 88th Percentile 86th Percentile 81st Percentile

Behaviour Management 80th Percentile 81st Percentile 78th Percentile 75th Percentile

Reporting 71st Percentile 71st Percentile 54th Percentile 70th Percentile

Learning Focus 84th Percentile 82nd Percentile 88th Percentile 82nd Percentile

Transitions 88th Percentile 91st Percentile 95th Percentile 89th Percentile

Extra-Curricular 50th Percentile 29th Percentile 30th Percentile 52nd Percentile

Student Safety 87th Percentile 77th Percentile 73rd Percentile 72nd Percentile

Classroom Behaviour 73rd Percentile 81st Percentile 88th Percentile 87th Percentile

Student Motivation 83rd Percentile 77th Percentile 64th Percentile 55th Percentile

Connectedness to Peers 84th Percentile 86th Percentile 82nd Percentile 82nd Percentile

Connectedness to School 81st Percentile 84th Percentile 85th Percentile 64th Percentile



Student Wellbeing


Goal

To further develop a positive school climate which empowers students to be confident,

independent and resilient individuals.

Intended Outcome

That students will have an increased sense of safety and interact positively with their peers.

Achievements

School Surveys Staff Surveys

2015 2016 2017 2018

Student Motivation 97th Percentile 96th Percentile 97th Percentile 97th Percentile

Student Behavior 96th Percentile 96th Percentile 96th Percentile 95th Percentile

Classroom Behavior 95th Percentile 97th Percentile 95th Percentile 83rd Percentile

The results of this survey indicate that the staff believe the children are very well behaved,

motivated and respectful. There has been a slight decrease in the perception of classroom

behaviour.

Parent Surveys

2015 2016 2017 2018

Stimulating Environment 88th Percentile 88th Percentile 86th Percentile 81st percentile

Behaviour Management 80th Percentile 81st Percentile 78th Percentile 75th Percentile

Extra-Curricular 50th Percentile 29th Percentile 30th Percentile 52nd Percentile

Classroom Behaviour 73rd Percentile 81st Percentile 88th Percentile 87th Percentile

Student Motivation 83rd Percentile 77th Percentile 64th Percentile 55th Percentile

Connectedness to Peers 84th Percentile 86th Percentile 82nd Percentile 82nd Percentile

Connectedness to School 81st Percentile 84th Percentile 85th Percentile 64th Percentile

Social Skills 89th Percentile 87th Percentile 92nd Percentile 77th Percentile

Student Safety 87th Percentile 77th Percentile 73rd Percentile 72nd Percentile

Our student survey data has been relatively consistent over the past four years. Parents

continue to express a solid level of satisfaction in regard to the wellbeing of their children.



Student Survey 2015 2016 2017 2018

Teacher Empathy 51st Percentile 50th Percentile 45th Percentile 63rd Percentile

Stimulating Environment 44th Percentile 40th Percentile 42nd Percentile 65th Percentile

Connectedness to School 68th Percentile 72nd Percentile 67th Percentile 73rd Percentile

Student Motivation 78th Percentile 74th Percentile 78th Percentile 93rd Percentile

Learning Confidence 81st Percentile 87th Percentile 85th Percentile 93rd Percentile

Student Safety 77th Percentile 72nd Percentile 78th Percentile 81st Percentile

Student Morale 72nd Percentile 65th Percentile 65th Percentile 80th Percentile

Our student survey data has been relatively consistent over the past four years. In 2018, work

continued with the students on developing resilience, as well as strategies for managing anxiety

and building self-esteem. There has been significant growth in the areas of teacher empathy,

stimulating environment and student morale. We are particularly proud of the increase in

student motivation and learning confidence.

Student Attendance In the Parent Handbook, procedures are outlined to parents as to expectations for absent

children.

If children are sick, parents are required to phone or email the school.

If children are absent for more than two days without notice the school will contact

parents.

If there is a pattern of non-attendance, the Principal and Student Wellbeing Coordinator

will meet with the parents.

The school monitors school absences and attendance by sending out text messages at

10.00am

AVERAGE STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE BY YEAR LEVEL %

Y01 91.6

Y02 92.7

Y03 90.7

Y04 92.3

Y05 93.0

Y06 92.4

Overall average attendance 92.1



Child Safe Standards

The school reviewed all policies and procedures in the area of Child Safety throughout 2018.

The following principles underpin our commitment to Child Safety at St Joan of Arc:

All students deserve, as a fundamental right, safety and protection from all forms of

abuse and neglect.

Our school works in partnership with families and the community to ensure that they are

engaged in decision-making processes, particularly those that have an impact on child

safety and protection.

All students have the right to a thorough and systematic education in all aspects of

personal safety, in partnership with their parents/guardians/caregivers.

All adults in our school, including teaching and non-teaching staff, clergy, volunteers,

and contractors, have a responsibility to care for children and young people, to promote

their wellbeing and to protect them from any kind of harm or abuse.

The policies, guidelines and codes of conduct for the care, wellbeing and protection of

students are based on honest, respectful and trusting relationships between adults and

children and young people.

Policies and practices demonstrate compliance with legislative requirements and

cooperation with the Church, governments, the police and human services agencies.

All persons involved in situations where harm is suspected or disclosed must be treated

with sensitivity, dignity and respect.

Staff, clergy, volunteers, contractors, parents and students should feel free to raise

concerns about child safety, knowing school leadership will take these seriously.

Appropriate confidentiality will be maintained, with information being provided to those

who have a right or a need to be informed, legally or pastorally.

Achievements

Review of all Child Safe Policies in accordance with Ministerial Act 805

Consultation with all stakeholders including Staff, School Advisory Council and Parish

Priest

Distribution of all relevant policies to the school and wider community through email,

website and newsletter

All staff, contractors and volunteers signing Child Safe Code of Conduct

Child Safety Policy shared as part of induction process with new staff

All staff undertaken training online in Mandatory Reporting

Parent Information Sessions on Cyber Safety and keeping students safe online



Leadership & Management


Goal

To strengthen the school as a professional learning community in which all staff members share

the responsibility for educational leadership.

Intended Outcome

That staff engagement and learning be further strengthened.

Achievements

Continuation and strengthening of the cluster formed with St James, St Mary’s and St

Finbar’s

Emergency Management Training (anaphylaxis)

Staff completed Disability Standards Training

2019 Annual Action Plan developed

Update of School ICT infrastructure

Parent information evenings, with additional information about The Resilience Project

and Gratitude

Prepared and presented ‘Madagascar Jnr’, school musical

Year Level Parish Weekend Masses P-6

Open Days

New role descriptions for leadership positions

Employ and induct new staff members

Election of student leaders

New Student Representative Council

Review and acceptance of Child Safe Standards and Policies, and Code of Conduct

All staff completed Mandatory Reporting Modules

Review of Behaviour Management Policy

Updated school website with mandated policies

Updated OHS Guidelines for Staff Booklet

First Aid update for all teaching and administration staff

In-service staff re new Reportable Conduct Guidelines

Implemented Peer Observation programs in each term throughout the Year covering

Writing and Mathematics

Intervention meeting held as required to share and agree on which children require

additional intervention

Held mid-year reviews with teams to review performance and set direction for Semester

2

Annual Review Meetings held for teaching and non-teaching staff

Trained staff in, and introduced Wellbeing Surveys to give teachers insight into their

student’s perceptions

Staff, Parent, Student survey on School Climate by Insight SRC



EXPENDITURE AND TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

DESCRIPTION OF PL UNDERTAKEN IN 2018

Literacy and Numeracy Leaders Network

Participation in Southern Digital Network Meetings

Peer Observation program to offer teacher feedback to improve practice

Catholic Identity, Prayer and Scripture

Deputy Principal Network

Religious Education Leaders’ Network

Student Wellbeing Network

Continued PD in Seven Steps to Writing Success Program

CEM Consultant planning Mathematics with teachers

Number Intervention ongoing training

Victorian Curriculum

School based intervention framework for teaching and learning

Read Write Inc. Phonics and Spelling Program

Restorative Practices and Circle Time

Child Safe Standards and Mandatory Reporting

Mindfulness Meditation

Anaphylaxis Training

Emergency Management Planning

Reportable Conduct

The Resilience Project

Cars and Stars Program

Essential Assessment training as a tool for teaching and assessing

Best Start signing/gestures

Literature Circles

Faith Formation

NUMBER OF TEACHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PL in 2018 38

AVERAGE EXPENDITURE PER TEACHER FOR PL $1008



TEACHER SATISFACTION

Staff School Morale – Staff Surveys

2015 91st Percentile

2016 96th Percentile



TEACHING STAFF ATTENDANCE RATE

Teaching Staff Attendance Rate 85.4%

STAFF RETENTION RATE

Staff Retention Rate 80.8%

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate 0.0%

Masters 14.8%

Graduate 25.9%

Graduate Certificate 3.7%

Bachelor Degree 74.1%

Advanced Diploma 33.3%

No Qualifications Listed 11.1%

STAFF COMPOSITION

Principal Class (Headcount) 4

Teaching Staff (Headcount)

35

Teaching Staff (FTE)

30.4

Non-Teaching Staff (Headcount)

13

Non-Teaching Staff (FTE)

9.5

Indigenous Teaching Staff (Headcount)

0



School Community


Goal

To further develop a range of community partnerships, both local and global, to support

authentic student learning and wellbeing.

Intended Outcome

That student learning is transformed into action beyond the classroom.

Achievements

Parent information evenings for beginning of the school year, Prep transition, Religious

Education and Student Wellbeing

Prep Families’ Welcome Drinks

Whole School Welcome Drinks

Year Level Parish Weekend Masses

Tony McMahon and James Best attended parish trip to Aitape Papua New Guinea

School Walk-a-thon

School Musical Production – Madagascar Jnr

Year 3 excursion to Brighton Beach

Greening the indoors - Indoor plants

Environment Leaders went to Sustainability Day

St Patrick’s Day Mass during Catholic Education Week

Japanese Day

Open Days

Celebration of Catholic Education Week as a school, ending with a School Mass

Classroom Helpers Program

Parents & Friends Committee organisation and assistance in events such as Art Show,

Footy & Pie Day, JAFFA Ball, Mother’s Day Lunch, Father’s Day Breakfast, Walkathon

End of Year Carol’s Night

Continued involvement in the Brighton Schools Cluster between St. Joan of Arc, St

James, St Marys and St Finbar’s

Skipping Team demonstrations

Greater use of school community and wider community to assist with incursions and

excursions for Inquiry

Choir performances - Confirmation and Graduation

Prep 2018 Information Night

Book Fair and Grandparents Day

School Athletics Sports

School Swimming Sports

Interschool Sports – football, netball, softball, t-ball, soccer, athletics, cross country,

swimming, cricket, rugby

Sacramental Program

Bayside Council’s Ambassadors program “I Sea, I Care”



Secondary School Transition Program

Cyber Safety Parent Information Night

Representation in Catholic Education Week Art Exhibition

Friendship Fair – support for Botswana

Easter Raffle

Father’s Day Breakfast

Kindergarten transition visits

St Vincent De Paul Winter and Christmas Appeals

Mini Vinnies Actions organised by students

Students present their Genius Hour Projects

Celebration of retirement of Di Stewart

Parents running science lessons on Science Day

Sex Education Evenings

Parent Surveys- Parent Satisfaction

2015 2016 2017 2018

Parent Partnerships 87th Percentile 93rd Percentile 95th Percentile 96th Percentile

Approachability 77th Percentile 80th Percentile 80th Percentile 77th Percentile

Parent input 76th Percentile 72nd Percentile 61st Percentile 54th Percentile

School Improvement 85th Percentile 89th Percentile 89th Percentile 83rd Percentile The Parent Survey continues to show that parents have opportunities to be involved in their

child’s education and have opportunities to assist around the school.

Staff Survey Data

2015 2016 2017 2018

Individual Morale 86th Percentile 89th Percentile 89th Percentile 91st Percentile

School Morale 91st Percentile 96th Percentile 96th Percentile 94th Percentile

Supportive Leadership 92nd Percentile 94th Percentile 90th Percentile 92nd Percentile

Role Clarity 91st Percentile 93rd Percentile 90th Percentile 94th Percentile

Teamwork 93rd Percentile 95th Percentile 96th Percentile 94th Percentile

Empowerment 91st Percentile 91st Percentile 87th Percentile 89th Percentile

Ownership 93rd Percentile 96th Percentile 95th Percentile 94th Percentile

Appraisal and Recognition 81st Percentile 87th Percentile 87th Percentile 92nd Percentile

Professional Growth 85th Percentile 87th Percentile 79th Percentile 87th Percentile Staff Surveys show that there was a continued high level of satisfaction at this school in 2018.



Future Directions

Moving into 2019, the focus for the school in the five spheres will be:

Education in Faith

Goal

To further strengthen the Catholic identity of our community through prayer, active

service and a deepened understanding of faith in a contemporary context

Intended Outcomes

That student knowledge and understanding of their faith will improve.

That all members of the community will have enriched opportunities to reflect and

celebrate their faith

Strategies

Professional Development with staff on scripture, prayer and curriculum

Integrate the use of drama, art, music and ICT to support the exploration of scripture

Whole school plan for Social Justice initiatives

Continuation of St Joan of Arc Mini Vinnies group

Continue to provide opportunities for worship for families through parish and class

masses and liturgy

Strengthen the involvement of children in the planning and running of liturgies

Continue to focus on Catholic Social Teachings in units of work and link to Social Justice

actions

Continue to provide Family Faith Formation nights

Faith in Action Day focused on Papua New Guinea

Mini Vinnies team working together to support St Vinnies Winter Appeal collection of

non-perishable foods

Year 4 Reconciliation Night

Sacraments undertaken include Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation

Learning and Teaching

Goal

To further develop an engaging, differentiated learning environment in which students

achieve ongoing improvement and success

Intended Outcomes

That student outcomes in Writing will improve

That student outcomes in Mathematics will improve

Strategies

Review of the structure and expectations around Writing Lessons across all year levels



Investigate and refine assessment practices in Writing E.g. Termly Moderation, Writing

Continuum, NAPLAN Criteria, Student Ownership

Continue Peer Observation in Writing and Mathematics

Investigate the use of Learning Sprints methodology to improve Peer Observation in

Writing

Explore models for metacognition, explicit teaching, collaboration and feedback in

Writing

Professional Learning on the Seven Steps to Writing Success

Focus on the strategies and processes of the fundamentals of Maths in P-4

Termly Targets for Westwood for each year level

Mathematics coordinator working with Year 3 and 5 classroom teachers in NAPLAN

preparation

Induct new staff with assessment practices specific to Mathematics

Review of the structure of Mathematics Lessons with a focus on targeted tool time

Professional Learning on Essential Assessment PD

Continue Maths Olympiad for high achieving Year 5/6 Students

Continue to utilise Learning Support Officer (LSO) to support Mathematics Leader in

classrooms

Run Family Maths Night with a focus on Fractions

Professional development for staff in Read Write Inc

ICT Leader and Technician working in classrooms in Year 5/6 area on a fortnightly basis

Implement Cars and Stars online in Year 2,3,4,5

Student Wellbeing

Goal

To further develop a positive school climate which empowers students to be confident,

independent and resilient individuals

Intended Outcomes

That students will have an increased sense of safety and interact positively with their

peers

Strategies

Revisit the use of Circle Time as a key strategy in identifying student issues on yard

Evaluate and improve wellbeing focus at the beginning of each term

Continue to offer resilience workshop to Prep parents in Term 1

Run Cyber Safety Workshop for parents

Develop Parent Workshop series on a variety of wellbeing/curriculum topics run by

coordinators, external professionals

Continued implementation and evaluation of School User Agreement on Cyber Safety

and privacy to be completed by all children in Term 1

Revisit Behaviour Management Policy with all staff

Revisit whole school approach to meditation and mindfulness

Revisit Restorative Practices



Continue to monitor and develop Child Safe Standards and Policies

Complete PD with staff on key ideas from The Resilience Project

Continue to use and develop The Resilience Project student diaries (3-6) as a resource

to build resilience using gratitude, empathy and mindfulness - after lunch/end of day

Survey the children about the playground in Term 1 and Term 3

Conduct twice-yearly Peaceful Kids Program for children with anxiety.

Develop Wellbeing Sprints twice a year to increase student voice and wellbeing

Introduce ‘Yardy’ an online playground behaviour and incident report

Leadership and Management

Goal

To strengthen the school as a professional learning community in which all staff

members share the responsibility for educational leadership.

Intended Outcome

That staff engagement and learning be further strengthened.

Strategies

Complete induction processes for all staff new to the school and in new to roles

Establish mentor program for graduate teacher

Complete School Review on specific focus

Expansion of Third teacher role to Year Five in English & Mathematics

Regular review meetings for Third Teacher Teams

Junior Leader to work with Third Teacher Teams to provide clarity around

processes/programs/routines

Revisit Child Safe Policies and Procedures

Complete Staff days away

Continue Peer Observation Model in Writing and Mathematics

Continue involvement in Brighton Schools Cluster

School Community

Goal

To further develop a range of community partnerships, both local and global, to support

authentic student learning and wellbeing.

Intended Outcome

That student learning is transformed into action beyond the classroom.

Strategies

Continue to support Botswana and Papua New Guinea through year level and whole

school actions

Run whole school action for Papua New Guinea



Run Art Show for school community

Ensure Inquiry units incorporate authentic community-linked learning and opportunities

to take action

Update the School Website

Continue to communicate and educate parents on the school’s vision, direction and

actions

Hold Student Wellbeing Parent Information Nights and hold Student Wellbeing Parent

Seminars

Continue the children’s involvement in Mini Vinnies

Continue the ‘iSea iCare’ program, with the Environment Leaders

Continue the ‘Kids Teaching Kids’ program, run with Environment Leaders

Continue with School Open days

Run whole school event - Japanese Day

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