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Fairfield West Public School

School Plan2009-2011

2011 Action PlansVersion date: 5.12.2010

Department of Education & TrainingSchool Planning Policy PD20080378

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School Plan for 2009-2011

School contextThe NESB population of the school is approximately 81%. Students from a Vietnamese speaking background make up the largest language group at 20%. The number of Arabic speaking students is approximately 10%. The school's community language program includes Vietnamese, Spanish and Khmer. The population in 2009 will be approximately 600; 21 mainstream of mixed ability. Where necessary, multi-age classes are used to maintain optimal class sizes. The school has a support unit consisting of classes for language, reading, mild intellectual disabilities and moderate intellectual disabilities. Fairfield West PS also hosts a satellite class for the NSW Autism Association.

The finance committee consists of principal, SAM and executive staff. The Professional Learning Team includes Principal, executive staff and teaching staff. Program coordinators are delegated management of annual budgets within the school plan.

Priority Areas (3 year horizon)Literacy, Numeracy, Technology and Quality Teaching will be the priority programs for 2009-11. This strategy aims to reduce the number of students performing standard below minimum in literacy and numeracy and to extend the performance of students at proficient levels. All programs will be enhanced with funding from the Priority Schools Funding Program. State programs implemented will include Best Start, Count Me In Too, Reading Recovery and Connected Classrooms.

There will be a focused support for Years K-3 during the 3 year plan. This will aim at improving the performance of Year 3 in literacy and numeracy. We will continue our extension of students in Years 4 to Year 6 to maintain our NAPLAN growth rate from Year 3 to Year 5. This strategy aims to lift over all performance against state averages.

Targets for 2011

Literacy 95% of mainstream students performing above minimum standard in Years 3 and 5 NAPLAN results. Numeracy 94% of students in mainstream classes performing above minimum standard in Years 3 and 5 NAPLAN results Maintain a happy and safe school.

The plan has been endorsed and approved by:

Principal: Glenn Walker Date: School Education Director: Date:


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Target 200990% of Year Three students achieving above minimum standards (Bands 1 and 2) in Literacy90% of Year Five students achieving above minimum standards (Bands 3 and 4) in Literacy



Intended Outcomes Strategies 2009 Strategies 2010 Strategies 2011

Increase reading resources in the school

Update class reading book boxes with a variety of text types

K-3 focus for PSFP position

Continue to update class reading book boxes and reading resources room.

K-3 focus for PSFP position

Update resources in the reading room.

K-3 focus for PSFP positionWhole school timetabling of reading groups

School timetable incorporates reading group time. Executive committee to supervise /review individual class timetable and allocation of time given to the reading.



Assessment and reporting ( use of testing)

Continue with school assessments for reading and spelling in Term 1 & 4 2009.

Use of Best Start and NAPLAN Data to guide assessment & reporting.

At least 90% of students achieve minimum state standard in NAPLAN testing


Evaluate reading and spelling tests implemented.

Use of Best Start and NAPLAN Data to guide teaching and learning

At least 93% of students achieve state level at NAPLAN testing


Use of Best Start and NAPLAN Data to guide teaching and learning

At 95% of students achieve state level in NAPLAN testing

Reading and Writing TPL begins for staff in a variety of text types.

Implement TPL for staff in the area of teaching reading using a variety of text types.

Implement TPL for staff in the area of teaching reading using a variety of text types.

Implement TPL for staff in the area of writing.

Identify various teaching methods for reading and writing ( hands-on, ICT use and text books/ worksheets)

Continue using reading group strategies, K-6. (Modelled reading, shared reading and 30 minutes group reading activities)

Use of interactive whiteboards

Continue using reading group strategies, K-6. (Modelled reading, shared reading and 30 minutes group reading activities)

Evaluate explicit teaching practices.

Target 200990% of Year Three students achieving

Target 201092% of Year Three students

Target 201194% of Year Three students achieving


Three Year Numeracy Plan

Three Year Literacy Plan

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above minimum standards (Bands 1 and 2) in Numeracy90% of Year Five students achieving above minimum standards (Bands 3 and 4) in Numeracy

achieving above minimum standards (Bands 1 and 2) in Numeracy92% of Year Five students achieving above minimum standards (Bands 3 and 4) in Numeracy

above minimum standards (Bands 1 and 2) in Numeracy94% of Year Five students achieving above minimum standards (Bands 3 and 4) in Numeracy

Intended Outcomes Strategies 2009 Strategies 2010 Strategies 2011

Revise scope and sequenceMaths committee made up of staff from K-6 will collect and collate current practices, devise new scope and sequence

Implement scope and sequence Evaluate Scope and sequence implementation

Timetabling of mathematics K-6 across school

Executive committee to supervise /review individual class timetable and allocation of time given to the strands. K-3 focus for PSFP position.

Executive committee to supervise review individual class timetable and allocation of time given to the strands. K-3 focus for PSFP position

Executive committee to supervise /review individual class timetable and allocation of time given to the strands. K-3 focus for PSFP position

Assessment and reporting ( use of diagnostic testing)

Continue with Diagnostic testing years 1 – 6. Term 2 & 4 2009Use of Best Start and NAPLAN Data to guide assessment & reporting

Continue with Diagnostic testing years 1 – 6. Term 2 & 4 2010Evaluate odd year and even year testingUse of Best Start and NAPLAN Data to support the development of quality learning experiences. Ongoing professional development and training for staff.

Continue with Diagnostic testing years 1 – 6. Term 2 & 4 2011Use of Best Start and NAPLAN Data to guide teaching and learning

Space and Measurement TPL begins for staff.

Dem lessons begin from Yr 3 / 5 teachers, observations, workshops. Trial Quick Smart

PSFP consultancy in areas of need

Observations and staff run workshops.Implement Quick Smart K-6

Identify various teaching methods ( hands-on, ICT use and text books/ worksheets)

Continue using Count Me In Too strategies, K-6. Sharing CMIT results with all staff. Reduce numbers of worksheets used in Mathematics lessons

Continue using Count Me In Too strategies, K-6. (10-15 minutes explicit teaching, individual/ group activities, whole class recording) Sharing CMIT results with all staff.

Evaluate explicit teaching practices

Improve student and staff confidence in Mathematics

Provision of resourcing and use of these in classrooms are accessible and available.Use of interactive whiteboards and other technologies support teaching of

Evaluate use of resourcesDevise system of sharing CMIT data electronically to ensure staff know where to begin teaching and learning.

Establish staff and student sharing forum to celebrate successes.


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MathematicsHold Maths Fun Day

Three Year Technology and Connected Learning Plan

Targets 200970% of students applying relevant ICT skills as described in school scope and sequence

Target 201080% of students applying relevant ICT skills as described in school scope and sequence

Target 201190%of students applying relevant ICT skills as described in school scope and sequence

80% of teachers effectively integrating IWB technology in teaching and learning in rooms with IWB



Intended Outcomes

Strategies Strategies Strategies

Introduce software packages such as Word, PowerPoint and internet searches

Guided development of units of work using software packages

Independent use and application of software packages to present student work

Introduction of IWB to 50% of classrooms

75% of classrooms Integrate IWB and software into classroom teaching

Whole school using IWB hardware and software across the curriculum.

P/L for staff to integrate IWB into classroom practice.



2011 School Plan

School Priority Area: Literacy: Reading


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1. Improved reading outcomes for mainstream students.

1.1 Reduce the number of students in Years 3 achieving at or below minimum standard from 14% in 2010 to 5% in 2011 in NAPLAN Reading.1.2 Increase the percentage of Year 3 students in the top two bands from 43% in 2010 to 50% in 2011.1.3 Reduce the number of students in Years 5 achieving at or below minimum standard from 28% in 2010 to 15% in 2011 in NAPLAN Reading.1.4 Increase the percentage of Year 5 students in the top two bands from 14% in 2010 to 25% in 2011.

Indicators Strategies Responsibility NP Reform

Time Frame

Resource Allocation and

Funding Source

95% percent of students K-3 performing at grade standard

Employ a full time *Literacy/Numeracy Coordinator to provide professional learning and monitor the implementation of literacy programs.TPL for staff in teaching comprehension strategies that address targeted weaknesses.Reading group structure to address ‘Super Six’ Comprehension strategies as a weekly/fortnightly focus

Literacy/Numeracy Coordinator to provide targeted teacher professional learning to ensure all teachers use NAPLAN, Best Start and school based data to address identified needs of individual students and identified student groups within classes.

Joanne Dooner to provide TPL for all teachers on effective guided, modelled and independent reading, writing and comprehension strategies.

Classroom programs to demonstrate modelled, guided and independent reading opportunities Track and monitor student progress through collection of broadsheets each term

Create comprehension games/activity tubs for each grade

Principal

Lit/Num CoordinatorLiteracy Committee

Lit/num coordinator

Lit/Num CoordinatorLiteracy Committee

APs

Lit/Num

R1

R2

R4

R5

R4

T1-4

T1-4

T2 SDD

*$107,095 NP staff required

$2,000


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Coordinator T1-2 $2000 NP Resources

95% percent of students Years 4-6 performing at grade standard

TPL for staff in teaching comprehension strategies that address targeted weaknesses.Reading group structure to address ‘Super Six’ Comprehension strategies as a weekly/fortnightly focus

Track and monitor student progress through collection of broadsheetsTPL with Joanne Dooner* for staff

Lit/Num Coordinator

R4, R5, R6

T1

T1-4

*$10,000 NP Professional Learning Contractor Non Payroll Staff

95% of all students achieving at or above NMS

Organise classes in grades 1-5 to target students performing below grade expectations.

Employ a speech therapist one day a week for regular classes for students and teacher professional learning. Other school strategies and programs; Reading Recovery, Best Start G&T, Remedial classes. LST, STLA, smaller classes, Teacher Mentor, Home Reading, Premier Reading Challenge, Reading groups and comprehension

Principal

R.R teacher, speechtTherapist, STLA, Lit/Num coordinator.

R3

R6

T1-4

*$52,000 NP Staff Required

All classes use formal assessment at the end of teaching units every term

Plan assessment tasks for each term based on NAPLAN questioning. Collate results A-E across school.

Grade teamsLit/Num coordinator

R3, Term 1-4

Planning days

95% percent of students performing at grade standardin Years K-3

PSP staffing and PSP funded 1 day p/week focus on K-3 interventionsImplement synthetic phonics K-4TPL – Guided Reading with Joanne Dooner

PSP committee, DPClassroom teachersLit/Num Coordinator

R3, R4, R6

Term 1-4

PSP staffingPSP$21,419

All classes with IWB integrate their use into literacy

Develop resources and provide professional learning to integrate IWB into literacy teaching

ICT committee R4 Term 1-3

Variety of strategies used in timetabled reading lessons

Provide teaching strategies and resources for listening posts to be included in reading activities

Literacy com R4 Term 1-4

$2000 NP resources.

Students confident with a wide range of text types.

Review activities/content/resources for reading groupUpdate reading resources/reading room

Literacy com R4 Term 1-2

$6000 NP resources.

Parents know of classroom reading strategies.

Parent workshops – developing reading comprehension strategies

Literacy com R6 Term 2


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2011 School Plan

School Priority Area: Literacy: Writing

2. Improved reading outcomes for mainstream students.

2.1 Reduce the number of students in Years 3 achieving in Bands 1, 2 and 3 of Writing from 19% in 2010 to 10% in 2011 in NAPLAN Writing.2.2 Increase the percentage of Year 3 students in the top two bands of Writing from 54% in 2010 to 60% in 2011.2.3 Reduce the number of students in Years 5 achieving at or below minimum standard from 20% in 2010 to 10% in 2011 in NAPLAN Writing.2.4 Increase the percentage of Year 5 students in the top two bands from 9% in 2010 to 25% in 2011.


Time Frame


Funding Source

95% percent of students K-3 performing at grade standard Best Start Clusters Tracking Sheet – Clusters 1 - 4 CRT R5 T1-T4 Self funded

95% percent of students Years 1-6 performing at grade standard

Literacy/numeracy coordinator to provide TPL in the development and use of rubrics and assessment data for monitoring and future planning. Assist planning to address identified student needs and monitor progress. Teachers implement Writing Rubrics as a means of assessing student’s Writing as well as guiding future planning.All students are made aware of and understand the Writing Rubrics to improve their Writing

Visual Resources – Posters/Charts of Writing Criteria displayed in all learning areas

Literacy coordinator to track student progress through the collection of results at the end of each term.

All staff

All staff

Literacy Committee

All staff/Literacy Coordinator

CRT/Literacy Coordinator

Supervisors and

R3R4

R6

T1-T4

T1-T4

T1-T2

T1-T4

T1-T4

$2000 NP resources


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Best Start Cluster Tracking Sheet Years 1 and 2 in clusters 5 to 8

Half day teacher PL for teachers to reflect on each term’s Writing program to strengthen consistency and assist in future planning

Ongoing TPL on Writing best teaching, assessing and reporting practices.

Parent information workshops on Writing strategies linking with NAPLAN requirements

Update teaching resources – IWB software, Professional Reading text

grade teams

Literacy Coordinator/ Literacy Committee



T1-T4

T1-T4

T1-T2

T1-3

$6,000 NP Professional Learning Contractor Non Payroll Staff

$8,000 NP resources

95% of all students achieving at or above NMS – Years 3-5

Speech Therapy, G&T, Remedial classes, LST, STLA, Teacher Mentor – monitor student progress each term and adjust support.

Literacy Committee/Coordinator, CRT and SLSO

R3R4

T1-T4 PSP/NP Funded


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2011 School Plan

School Priority Area: Mathematics: Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry

3. Improved Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry outcomes for mainstream students.3.1 Reduce the number of students in Years 3 achieving at or below minimum standard from 9% in 2010 to 6% in 2011 in NAPLAN Data,

Measurement, Space and Geometry.3.2 Increase the percentage of Year 3 students in the top two bands in Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry from 23% in 2010 to 30% in

2011.3.3 Reduce the number of students in Years 5 achieving at or below minimum standard from 27% in 2010 to 15% in 2011 in NAPLAN Data,

Measurement, Space and Geometry.3.4 Increase the percentage of Year 5 students in the top two bands in Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry from 12% in 2010 to 25% in

2011.


Time Frame


Funding Source

94% of Year 3 students perform at grade level in Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry

Develop teaching strategies and provide professional learning that will target areas of weakness in NAPLAN 2010 in Year 3;Time, Length, Area, Volume and Capacity,Space 2D, Space 3D

Numeracy Coordinator, Maths committee

R4Term 1-3

NP, Committee time

85% of Year 5 students perform at grade level Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry

Develop teaching strategies and provide professional learning that will target areas of weakness in NAPLAN 2010 in Year 5;Time, Length, Space 2D, Space 3D, Position,Data


R4 Term

1-3NP, Committee time

94% of students in K-2 and grades 4 and 6 perform at grade level in Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry

Use identified weaknesses in 2010 NAPLAN to provide professional learning and developed teaching strategies to improve student performance.


R4 Term 1-3

NP, Committee


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All classes use formal assessment at the end of teaching units every term

Plan assessment tasks for each term based on NAPLAN questioning. Collate results A-E across school.Assessment data used for programming.

Grade teamsR5

Term 1-4

Planning days

Systematic coverage of content K-6 Literacy/Numeracy Coordinator to provide professional learning and monitor the implementation of literacy programs.

Scope and sequence implementation and review.Number Facts/Times table scope and sequence implementation and review.

Lit/num coordinator

K-6 teachersMaths committee

R1

R4

T1-4

Term 1-3

Term 4

Committee time

All students participate in daily Number activities to increase knowledge of number facts and timetables.

TPL and implementation of ‘Number Mania’ program.

Review implementation.

Maths committeeK-6 teachers

R4Term 1-4

Term 4

Committee time

All classes use formal assessment at the end of each week and track student progress

Assessment data from ‘Number Mania’ quiz used to track students. Class teachers

Grade supervisorsR5

Term 1-4


CMIT follow up in Year 3. Record CMIT levels.PSP staffing and 1 day PSP funded, focus on K-3 interventions.

Maths committee, K-3 teachers R3

Term 1-4

$2000 TR days TPLPSP staffingPSP $21,419


Teaching strategies focus on times tables and number facts at grade level.


Term 1-4

Committee time

94% percent of students performing at grade standardin Years K-6 in Number

Teaching strategies focus on Multiplication & Division and Fractions & Decimals at grade level.


Term 1-4

Committee time

Students engaged in quality maths activities. Plan Maths Fun Day activities. Maths committee R4 Term 4 $500 NP

ResourcesAll classes with IWB integrate the use into maths lessons

TPL to develop and integrate IWB into maths lessons. Increase use of school resources Eg: Rainforest Maths, Nelson Maths software, Maths Plus Interactive resources.

Lit/numeracy Coordinator R4

Term 1-4

$6,000 NP Professional Learning Contractor Non Payroll Staff


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Purchase IWB and softwarePeer demonstration lessons.ResourcesUnit development and documentation integrating IWB in mathematics.

Lit/numeracy Coordinator.

K-6 teachers

R3

R4

$19,500 NP Resources

Provide support for identified students experiences difficulties in learning numeracy in early years.

Targeted Early Numeracy program. K-2 teachersNumeracy coordinator R5 T1-4


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2011 School Plan

School Priority Area: Connected Learning, Student Engagement and Retention

4. Improved connected learning, student engagement and retention4.1 90%of students applying relevant ICT skills as described in school scope and sequence4.2 Culturally inclusive programs included in school plans4.3 Programs to strengthen links between school and home

Indicators Strategies Responsibility NP Refor

m

Time Frame


Funding Source

90% of students applying relevant ICT skills as described in school scope and sequence and engaged in learning

90% of teachers effectively integrating IWB technology in teaching and learning in rooms with IWB.

Literacy/numeracy coordinator provide TPL for staff to integrate ICT across the curriculum.

Access and management of IWB software.All staff using the school grammar IWB flipcharts to explicitly teach grammar in reading and writing. Purchase IWB, laptops, PC and softwareRegularly update the ICT boxes for each stage – digital resources.Stage 3 staff and students using E blogs to assist learning.

Lit/num coordinator

Technology team

R4

R4

R4

T2-3

T1-2

T1-4

$6,000 TPL

$22,838 NP Resources

Identified gifted and talented students extended in selected classes and activities

Professional learning for staff and regular time for staff to meet for planning G&T classesReview TOM

G&T co-ordinator R4T1-4

$1,200 TPL

Maintain high expectations in the school and wider community.

AP ensure class programs deliver appropriate content, address student needs and challenge all students.Teacher mentor to provide TPL for all teachers to develop consistent feedback strategies to be included in classrooms and lessons.

AP

Teacher mentor

R4

R4

T1-4

T1-4


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Identified student learning needs addressed through remedial intervention.

Professional learning for staff and regular time for staff to plan intervention strategies and class organisation.

Lit/num co-ordinator, LST R4

T1-4 $1,200 TPL

Stronger home-school links and promote and inclusive school culture.

Parent information meetings to inform literacy and numeracy teaching.

Parents workshops in use of technology in education and student welfare policies

Activities to promote home/school links, such as Kids and Dads evenings.

Grade teamsLiteracy/numeracy coordinator.

Technology teamCommunities for Children coordinator

R6T1-3

PSP $1,000


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2011 School Plan

School Priority Area: Teacher Quality 5. Teacher Quality – annual curriculum review, Aboriginal Education and professional learning5.1 Increase staff performance through supervision and support5.2 Review National Curriculum and plan implementation5.3 Include Aboriginal Education activities for all classes 5.4 Programs to strengthen links local schools


Time Fram

e


Funding Source

Plan for the implementation of National Curriculum English curriculum review English committee Term

2-3

Aboriginal Education policy implemented K-6Improved learning outcomes for Aboriginal students

Aboriginal Education perspectives in all teaching programs. IEPs for Aboriginal students.Aboriginal speaker for K-6 classes. Liaison with local AECG.

DP Term 4 T1-4

Increase staff performance through supervision and support

All staff to complete ESL pedagogy professional learning.

Teachers document professional learning plans linked to school priorities and Teaching Standards and review progress with executive staff as part of TARS review each term.

Executive staff to provide in-class professional learning to supervised staff through team teaching

Employ a teacher to release 5 executive staff one

day each week. 0.75 NP & 0.25 PSP

Organise classes in each grade to target students

AP lead professional learning sessions

AP

Principal

Principal

R4

R2

R3

R4

Term 2-3

T1-4

T1-4

T1-4$26,774 PSP$80,132 NP


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performing below grade expectations in Year 1-5

Increase support for students in targeted classes; including employment of 4 community members as School Learning Support Officers to assist implementing individual and small group literacy and numeracy programs.

Principal R3

R3 Staff Required$191,496

Strengthened links between Year 6 and Year 7

Develop program linkages in Y6-Y7 in English and Mathematics with Westfields High SchoolProfessional learning on Stage 3-4 curriculum and Quality Teaching for Y6-Y7 teachers

Lit/num coordinator, Y7 coordinator

T2-4 $4,000 TPL

Strengthened professional links with local schools by establishing an executive network

Explore literacy and numeracy programs implemented in Bonnyrigg and King Park P.S.Provide opportunities for teachers to engage in professional dialogue across schools.Share data analysis procedures and planning.

Work with executive from King Park and Bonnyrigg P.S. to develop strategies that monitor and record consistent teacher judgement.

Professional learning for school leadership teamsOne day each term release for executive to attend combined professional learning.

Teacher mentor, lit/num coordinator and executive work with executive staff from local schools to develop successful strategies that enhance staff performance in delivering high quality literacy and numeracy programs

Principals, executive of FWPS, King Park and Bonnyrigg P.S. and Canley Vale P.S.

R3, R4

T1-4

T2-3$6,000 NP Professional Learning Contract Non Payroll Staff

Teachers implement high quality programs across the curriculum

Professional learning planned to support the implementation of priorities areas; Literacy, Numeracy, ICT, National Curriculum, G&T and Remedial intervention.

Principal, DP, Executive, Teacher Mentor and Lit/num co-ordinator

R4T1-4

Teacher capacity developed to improve student learning outcomes

Employ a full time teacher mentor to deliver a structured induction program and professional learning programs that support the achievement of the NSW Professional

Principal, DP, teacher mentor and literacy/numeracy

R1T1-4 NP $107.095

Staff Required


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Teaching Standards.

Teacher mentor assist teachers to develop quality classroom practice and provide feedback on effective teaching.

Lit/num coordinator provide TPL in use of SMART data, NAPLAN analysis and the use of NAPLAN teaching strategies to improve student performance.

coordinator

Teacher mentor

Lit/num coordinator

R2

R4

T1-4

T1-4


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