Annual School Report 2010 - Westfields Sports High School · Spanish6%, Arabic 7%, Pacific Islander 8% and Cantonese 4% Staff There were 111.4 teaching staff, 16.8 ... The school’s

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2010 Annual School Report Westfields Sports

NSW Public Schools – Leading the way

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Our school at a glance

Students

There were 1705 students with 64% from LBOTE

(Language Background Other Than English)

including Vietnamese 12%, Assyrian 7%,

Spanish6%, Arabic 7%, Pacific Islander 8% and

Cantonese 4%

Staff

There were 111.4 teaching staff, 16.8 Administrative and Support Staff and 32 Full and part time coaches. All teaching staff met the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools.

Significant programs and initiatives

Westfields Sports was the first sports high school in Australia. The Talented Sport Program has built up an enviable record with over 270 current and former students who have been selected to represent Australia in their chosen sport. There were 23 former students playing in the National Rugby League, 10 ex-students playing in the A League, 6 ex-students playing for the Socceroos and 3 for the Matildas. Dani Samuels became the world discus champion and fabric Lapierre won the gold medal in Long Jump at the Commonwealth Games. Former student Michael Clarke is currently the Australian Cricket Test and One Day International Captain, and Usman Khawaja was a recent selection in the Australian Test Cricket Team.

The school’s acceleration program in English and Mathematics has also been extremely successful. Talented students sit their School Certificate and Higher School Certificate (HSC) ahead of their cohort in these subjects.

Student achievement in 2010

Literacy – NAPLAN Year 7

Overall students performed below the state average. Students excelled at spelling however reading and grammar and punctuation were results were below the state average.

Numeracy – NAPLAN Year 7

Overall students performed slightly below national average. Performance in space and

geometry was stronger than in measurement and data.

ESSA – Science Year 8

Overall students performed slightly below state average. Achievements in knowledge and understanding, communicating scientifically and working scientifically were at the regional average.


Overall students performed slightly below state average. As with year 7, performance in spelling was stronger than reading. The number of students achieving Bands 7 and 8 was at the state average.


Overall students performed slightly below the state average. Performance in space and patterns and algebra was stronger than in measurement and data. The number of students achieving Bands 7 and 8 was at the state average.

School Certificate

Overall results were very similar to previous years. Students performed slightly below state average in Mathematics and English. Science, History and Geography were well below the state average.

Higher School Certificate

2010 HSC results were pleasing with 23 subjects

having their mean either at or above state

average. Dance, Japanese, Economics, 2 Unit and

Extension 2 Mathematics, English, Physics,

Chemistry and Hospitality were all significantly

above state average. Value added data placed

HSC results for all students in the top 20% of all

schools from across the state.

Messages

Principal’s message

2010 has been another extremely successful year as our students excelled in a wide range of areas including sporting, academic, cultural, vocational, creative and performing arts.

Our 2010 HSC results were exceptional. Our Dux, Tim Marsh achieved an ATAR of 99.5 and made

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the state all-rounder list for achieving band six results in at least five 2 unit subjects. We had 54 Band 6 results and 92 students accepted into university. 23 of the school’s HSC subjects performed either at or above the state average. We also have extremely successful acceleration programs in Mathematics and English for our talented academic students who sit their School Certificate in Year 9 and their Higher School Certificate in either Years 10 or 11. In terms of adding value to student’s performance from the School Certificate to the Higher School Certificate, Westfields Sports was placed in the top 20% of all schools from across the state. Literacy and numeracy were major targets for 2010. Our excellent results in the Australia wide NAPLAN tests were a reflection on the focus placed on these two important areas across the whole school.

In 2010, the school population increased to 1723. Our staff of 111.4 teachers, 17administrative staff and 32 coaching staff continue to provide excellent educational and sporting opportunities for all our students.

Technology continued to be a focus area for 2010. All students in Years 9 and 10 now have their own laptops and staff have developed interactive lessons to utilise this new technology. In addition, we added additional interactive whiteboards and fixed data projectors to a number of rooms. Our long term technology plan is to either have interactive whiteboards or data projectors in all classrooms.

Our creating and performing arts students also continued to excel. Westfields Sports was strongly represented at regional and state dance and we had seven dance performances invited to the HSC “Call Back”. The spectacular “Evening of Dance” and Arts in the Dark were other highlights for the year. Our students had their first full year in the new dance and drama rooms and this year we were able add full length curtains to help to improve this new facility.

Our young sportsmen and sportswomen continue to perform at the highest levels and achieved some fantastic results. We had 15 of our students selected to represent Australia in their chosen sport and 68 who were chosen in NSW state teams. Westfields won 16 state knockout competitions. Our senior boys footballers won

both the Errea Shield and the NSW All Schools Cup and our under 15 boys footballers won the Bill Turner Cup. Our senior girl footballers followed suit, winning both the Errea Cup and the NSW All Schools Cup and the under 15 girls won the Bill Turner Trophy. Amazingly, the score in all 4 state knockout championship wins was 4-1. Our netballers won the state KO for the seventh year in a row. Our open girls won the State KO in basketball and our boys won the state KO in softball. Our under 14 rugby league team won the Buckley Shield and our rugby league teams won the under 14, 15 and 16 State KO competitions. The under 15 boys won the Buchan Shield in Rugby Union.

We were the champion school in the state in athletics with both boys and girls also wining the state KO. Our open boy’s cricketers won the NSW All schools championships. We were also runners up in the state KO in volleyball, which is not one of our targeted sports. The real success of the program however, is demonstrated by the number of students who go on to play at the highest levels once they leave school. The highlights for this year were having four former students represent the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, having four athletes selected to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi where Fabrice Lapierre won gold in the long jump.

We have continued to improve our school facilities over the past 12 months. 2010 projects included the addition of two demountable classrooms and a science laboratory and the opening of our new synthetic training surface. Work has commenced on the new change rooms and recovery centre.

Almost 1,000 Japanese students and their teachers visited and enjoyed Westfields Sports year. In particular, two special schools, Kasukabe and Musashi Ogose High School have been visiting each year for ten years. These visits are a real highlight of the school year.

Our partnerships with local community organisations such as St John’s Park Bowling Club, Cabramatta Rugby League Club, Guildford Leagues Club, Smithfield RSL Club and John Edmondson VC Memorial Club have assisted with sponsorship funding to provide greater

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opportunities for students. Their assistance and support is much appreciated by all our students.

Our Parents and Citizens Association continues to provide invaluable assistance to the whole school. This dedicated group, ably led by Stephen Cosgrove, provided much needed financial assistance. Parent attendance at parent/teacher evenings, orientation nights, and other information events is outstanding and is a clear reflection of the strong bond which exists between the school and its broader community.

I certify that the information in this report is the result of a rigorous school self-evaluation process and is a balanced and genuine account of the school's achievements and areas for development.

Roger Davis (Principal)

P & C

Westfields Sports has a strong partnership with its parent body, the P and C. The P and C meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm and our meetings this year proved to be very informative and productive for those in attendance. We were fortunate enough to have several Head Teachers attend and present a snapshot of what the various KLA’s have to offer our children.

The P and C was successfully involved in raising funds to support the school during 2010, and in particular contributed over $5000 to the purchase of data projectors for the school. As in previous years, the P and C played a leading role in the merit selection panels for the school. We look forward to another successful year and extend an invitation to all parents to become actively involved in the future direction of the School by joining the P and C in 2011.

Steven Cosgrove (2010 P&C President)

Student representative’s message

2010 saw a tangible growth in the profile, energy and enthusiasm of the Westfields Sports SRC. This was in the main due to the dedication shown by School Captains, Sandra Majstrovic and Anthony Tesdesco. The main aim of the Westfields Sports SRC was to make a positive impact on the lives and wellbeing of people in our local south-western Sydney community. Vice

Captain Angelica Sorn led this drive by organising the Toys for Tucker can collection for Anglicare.

This was followed in quick succession by Valentine’s Day, Shave for a Cure, and a commitment to assist the Fairfield “Relay for Life” team. This was led by our very first Sydney South-West Regional Ambassador, Jelena Majstrovic, one of only 10 selected from all schools in our region. Jelena devised a plan to create a selection of different coloured ribbons to represent particular cancers. Students wore matching coloured T-Shirts and donated a gold coin to “Relay for Life” when purchasing a ribbon. The SRC raised over $800 to assist this most worthy local charity.

Term 3 saw Jeans for Genes Day, which fundraises for the Children's Medical Research Institute, and the annual Canley Car Show, organised by our School Captain, Anthony Tedesco and held with the support of Canley Vale RSL club. All funds raised by the Canley Car Show go towards purchasing resources for our school. Further to this Anthony was awarded “Young Citizen of The Year- Community” in the Fairfield City Council annual youth awards for his efforts.

Many of the members of SRC for the year attended functions and conferences, all of which helped build either our relationship with other schools, groups outside of our school or improved the skills and qualities of our student leaders in a number of key areas. George Sammour (2010 SRC President)

School context

Student information

There were 1705 students enrolled in 2010. 54% were males and 46% females.

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Student enrolment has continued to increase, showing consistent growth over the last six years. The female population is growing at a faster rate, with the percentage of females increasing from 44.3% in 2009 to 45.3% in 2010.

Student attendance profile

Student attendance for years 7-12 was 92.9%, an improvement of 0.7% on 2009, with the regional average being 90.7% and state average 89.9%.

Management of non-attendance

Student attendance is monitored on a daily basis. During the first lesson of the day, Rolls are marked and Text messages are sent to parents of absent students asking for reasons for absence. A second Roll Call occurs later in the day in a designated Roll Call period. Roll teachers follow up on absent students to ensure that the reasons for absence are legitimate. A senior Administration Head Teacher manages the student attendance program at this school.

Structure of classes

Westfields Sports offers a wide variety of subject choices and caters effectively for all student abilities. In the senior school, all classes have a maximum of 24 students. In the junior school, practical classes vary from 20 to 24 students with all non-practical classes having a maximum size of 30 students.

Retention to Year 12

There was a 1.7% drop in the number of students staying on to Year 12 in 2010 compared to 2009.

Post-school destinations

There were 216 students in Year 12 in 2010. A destination survey was conducted of Year 12 school leavers which showed that over 40% gained admission to university, the remaining students were split between apprenticeships, traineeships, full time TAFE courses and study at private colleges. Compared to previous years there was a significant increase in the number of students at private colleges.

Year 12 students undertaking vocational or trade training

In Year 11 there were 38% of students undertaking school delivered VET courses and 22% of students in TAFE delivered VET courses. In Year 12 there were 32% of students doing school delivered VET courses and 25% of students doing TAFE delivered VET courses. In Year 10 3% of students were doing TAFE delivered VET courses.

Year 12 students attaining HSC or equivalent vocational educational qualification

Of the 216 students enrolled in Year 12, 99% qualified for the Higher School Certificate. 164 of these students were enrolled in a pattern of study which made them eligible to receive an ATAR which is the student ranking used as a basis for admission of students to university after Year 12. 94 students gained admission to university.

Staff information

Staff establishment

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Principal 1.0 Deputy Principal(s) 3.0 Assistant Principal(s) 0.0 Head Teachers 16.0 Classroom Teachers 81.5 Teacher of Emotional Disabilities 0.0 Teacher of Mild Intellectual Disabilities 0.0 Teacher of Reading Recovery 0.0 Support Teacher Learning Assistance 1.3 Teacher Librarian 1.0 Teacher of ESL 1.6 Counsellor 1.2 School Administrative & Support Staff 18.4 Total 125.0

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One member of staff is of indigenous background.

Staff retention

There were 4 departures of staff during 2010, due to transfer or promotion. This represents 97% retention of staff for the year.

Teacher qualifications

All teaching staff met the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools.

Qualifications % of staff

Degree or Diploma 88 Postgraduate 12

Financial summary

This summary covers funds for operating costs and does not involve expenditure areas such as permanent salaries, building and major maintenance.

A full copy of the school’s 2010 financial statement is tabled at the annual general meetings of the School Council and/or the parent

body. Further details concerning the statement can be obtained by contacting the school.

School performance

Achievements In The Arts

In Dance, the HSC candidates were extremely successful. Natasia Petracic placed 5th in the state with a mark of 97. Students were offered major study areas including performance, composition and film studies. Students attended “Call Back” where they observed outstanding HSC works from the previous cohort of dancers.

Dancers at Westfields Sports High School participated in Regional Dance Festival. Year 7 and 8 dancers performed “Paper Aeroplane”, Year 9 and 10 dancers performed “Sirens” and Years 11 and 12 performed “Crooked Dice”. Our company dancers, selected students from years Year 7 and 8 and Year 11 and 12 dancers then went onto perform at State Dance festival, an opportunity that dancers enjoyed. Company and ensemble dancers also performed at the City of Sydney eisteddfod. Our jazz ensemble received a highly commended for the work “Bad Romance”.

“Evening of Dance” 2010 held at Casula Powerhouse was a successful event. Dancers from all year groups performed at this event with the dancers from year 7 and 8 combined with students from Fairfield West Public School. The link between our schools has developed over the last 2 years and continues to grow as teacher resources and the students dance technique improves.

In Drama, HSC candidates presented a variety of Individual Projects ranging from performance, film, costume design and promotion and program. Students once again studied the option of Site Specific, Street and Event Theatre and therefore our annual event “Arts in the Dark” had a theme of “Saints and Sinners”. Students directed and produced the show, performed and organised the technical requirements and venue.

A drama enrichment class was created to offer junior students a taste of Drama. These

Date of Financial Summary 30/11/10

INCOME

Balance brought forward 744823.60

Global funds 793920.51

Tied fund 347316.08

School & community sources 1604631.22

Interest 42949.30

Trust receipts 71004.40

Canteen 326081.45

Total Income 3930726.56

EXPENDITURE

Teaching & learning

Key learning areas 206447.95

Excursions 222880.09

Extracurricular dissections 837915.41

Library 18003.95

Training & development 0.00

Tied funds 305733.46

Casual relief teachers 118650.44

Administration & office 319776.56

School-operated canteen 284730.56

Utilities 141353.46

Maintenance 147996.37

Trust accounts 52463.78

Capital programs 208453.02

Total Expenditure 2864405.05

Balance brought forward 1066321.51

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students created two productions, one in term two and the second, a Christmas pantomime, in which the students toured local primary schools Fairfield West Public School and Smithfield Public School.

Music students Claudia Rapisarda and Carly Romeo auditioned for and were successful in gaining a position in the NSW Public Schools Arts Unit vocal ensemble. These students then performed at the Festival of Choral Music, Schools Spectacular, Government House and the Arts Unit Showcase. The year 7 vocal ensemble continued along with the elite ensemble band. The elite ensemble band students also entered the “Bring It On’ local band competition with Lachlan Micati winning an award for his outstanding playing of the bagpipes.

Four students were offered positions in the Talent Identification Program, Sibel Kanli, Tyrone Lui, Paletsala Felise and Alexandra Grzesik. These students are guided through professional learning skills and performing at various DET

functions. The culmination of the music students learning becomes apparent at the school’s annual Music night. This night

showcases the talent from all year groups in a variety of genres.

In Visual Arts, Digital Media and Photography students participated in Visual Arts enrichment running in both year 7 and year 8. This extra opportunity allows create students extra Visual Arts practice leading to many displayed works around the walls and offices of our school. Jordan Phillips had her Visual Arts work published in the 2010 NSW DET Schools calendar. Students Lani Napret and Lisa Maurad designed the Westfields Sports High School anti-bullying poster. This poster has been published and is currently on display in every classroom of the school.

Achievements in Sport

2010 has again been an exceptional year for Westfields Sports in the sporting arena. Former students Fabrice Lapierre (2010 Commonwealth Games Long Jump Gold Medalist) and Michael Beauchamp, David Carney, Jason Culina and

Harry Kewell (Socceroo Representatives at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa) are to be congratulated for their outstanding sporting achievements.

At the recent National Schools Championships three students from Westfields Sports represented NSW All Schools, winning 1 gold medal and 2 silver medals. Two teams travelled to Melbourne to compete in the National All Schools Knockout. Eliza Barton, Kurt Jenner and Tepa Lemi received Sydney South West Blues for their achievements in school athletics. Kurt Jenner was named Sydney South West Male Athlete of the Year and Eliza received the Integral Energy Scholarship. Eliza Barton also received the NSWCHS Blue. Kurt Jenner travelled to Singapore to represent Australia in the Youth Olympics.

In Baseball, we were semi finalists in the Proud Shield State Knockout. In Basketball, Westfields Sports won the U17 Girls National Schools Championships and performed credibly in the NSWCHS State Knockouts. We won the open and 15’s girls, and were runners up in the opens and 15’s boys. Casey Samuels was selected to represent NSW All Schools and School Sport Australia. She received a Sydney South West Blue for her achievements in school basketball. We congratulate Mirko Djeric and Casey Samuels who take up AIS Scholarships in 2011.

In Cricket four students were selected to represent NSWCHS in the open age group and another six represented NSW All Schools at U15’s. The open boys were joint winners of the Davidson Shield State Knockout and won the NSW All Schools Cup for the second consecutive year. Ben Smith received a Sydney South West Blue in recognition of his achievements in school cricket and Jagveer Panesar was selected to represent School Sport Australia.

In Football, the junior girls and boys won the Bill Turner Trophy and Bill Turner Cup, the senior girls and boys won the Errea Shield and Errea Cup and the NSW All Schools Cup. Eleven students represented NSWCHS and ten represented NSW All Schools. Stephanie

Haim, Alexandra Huynh Alanna Kennedy, Nikodin Matic, Tomislav Mijic, Kieran Paull and Damien

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Travis were selected to represent School Sport Australia and will tour the United Kingdom in January. Stephanie Haim and Damien Travis received Sydney South West Blues while Alanna Kennedy and Kieran Paull received NSWCHS Blues. Stephanie Haim was named Sydney South West Female Athlete of the Year.

In Hockey Alexander Phimmichanh was selected to represent NSWCHS and School Sport Australia. He also received a Sydney South West Blue for his achievements in school hockey.

The Open Girls Netball won the Teachers Credit Union State Knockout Shield for the seventh consecutive year. Sophie Halpin, Taneka Lewis, Kimberly Ravallion, Amy Sommerville and Courtney Torpy were selected to represent

NSWCHS while Kristiana Manu’a and Gloria Masiasomua were chosen in the NSW All Schools 15’s team. Kimberly Ravallion received the Sydney South West Blue and Amy Sommerville received the NSWCHS Blue for their achievements in school netball.

Kristiana Manu’a was selected to represent School Sport Australia when they tour New Zealand next year.

The Rugby League Program won the Buckley Shield for the fifth consecutive year as well as the NSW All Schools State Knockout with their 14’s, 15’s and 16’s while the 13’s were runners up. Brendan Cox, Salesi Funaki, Jacob Gagan, Trent Jennings, David Klemmer, Sinapati Solia and Duke To’o represented NSWCHS. Trent Jennings received a Sydney South West Blue and a NSWCHS Blue in recognition of his achievements in school rugby league. Salesi Funaki, Jacob Gagan, Trent Jennings, David Klemmer were selected in Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League teams. We congratulate Trent Jennings who capped off a great year being named Westfields Sports Sportsperson of the Year.

In Rugby, we won the Buchan Shield State Knockout. Veasii Kavaefiafi was selected in the NSWCHS team and Siope Erickson represented NSW All Schools. In Softball, the boys won the NSWCHS State Softball Knockout for the fourth consecutive year. Tayla Campbell was selected to represent NSW All Schools while Bianca

Abrahams, Matthew Attard, Karla Davidson, Steven Evic and Mason Rossi represented NSWCHS. Steven Evic and Ashlea Abbott received Sydney South West Blues for their achievements in school softball.

In Swimming four students were selected to represent NSWCHS. In Tennis, the boys qualified for the final 8 of the Stan Jones Cup State Knockout and Tammy Srbinovski was selected to represent NSWCHS. In Volleyball we were runners up in the Steve Burt Memorial State Knockout and Andrew Nguyen and Timothy Tran were selected to represent NSWCHS.

All these students and programs should be congratulated on their remarkable achievements in 2010.

Careers Education

The career education program at the school features a wide range of activities that aim to help students make a transition to study and work after leaving school. All Year 12 students received individual career interviews. They also attended ‘Career Search’ where they participated in careers related seminars and were able to meet a wide range of tertiary education providers and employers. A number of these groups also visited the school during the year to meet students. Year 12 students also received a Careers newsletter regularly.

Students in Year 10 were given the option of doing work experience and also completed a careers unit as part of their PDHPE course. Career interviews were conducted with Year 10 and 11 students both at time of subject selection and at other times throughout the year. Year 9 students received introductory Careers lessons and were given and instructed in the use of School To Work log books. All students were able to use the Career Builder computer program to clarify their career plans and receive individualised reports suggesting their best career options. The school also has an extensive and up to date collection of careers resources that are available to students.

Vocational Education

The range of vocational education courses offered at the school expanded in 2010. The school delivered courses in Construction, Hospitality, Retail Services and Sports Coaching.

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There were 190 students in Years 11 and 12 enrolled in these courses. Four Hospitality students received Band 6 results in the 2009 Higher School Certificate Hospitality examination. In 2010 one of the schools Hospitality students Kimberly Elter placed 3rd in the State Finals of the World Skills competition which is a "Skills Olympics" for all vocational students. A number of students also won awards from South West Connect for excellence in their mandatory work placements.

Vocational courses conducted by TAFE continued to be a significant part of the schools course offerings. As well as being available to students in Years 11 and 12 this year there were for the first time some classes run specifically for Year 10. Overall 115 students enrolled at 6 colleges doing 26 different courses. The most popular courses were Business Services, Construction, Automotive Mechanical, Beauty Therapy, Community Recreation and Information Technology.

Six students won awards for being the top students in their course. Five students were enrolled in the Allied Health Assistance course being run by the South West Area Health Service at Fairfield and Liverpool Hospitals. The school also had five students doing School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships. These were in the areas of Automotive, Hairdressing, Information Technology and Retail. The Automotive apprentice Louis Friess won the national final of the World Skills competition.

Crossroads

During week 10 of term 4, Year 11 students completed the required 25 hours of the ‘Crossroads’ course that is mandatory for all senior Government high school students. The series of sessions, involving a variety of workshops and visiting speakers, dealt with the key topics of “Drugs, Relationships and Driver Education.” Students also attended a Driver Awareness Program at Penrith International Regatta Centre. The program targeted “awareness” and “attitudinal change”. There was also a play performed by ‘Brainstorm Productions’ about issues that face youth today.

China Football Tour 2010

On the 4th October 2010 14 students aged u/15 years departed Sydney for China on a 10 day

football tour. The aim of the tour was for our students to experience a different football culture which would hopefully test our boys in many different ways both on and off the field. We played 6 games in 8 days against mainly older and more experienced opposition. The results were two wins, three draws and one loss.

It was great to see the progression of the boys individually and the improvement of the team as a whole as the tour moved on. Off the field we

were able to visit the Great Wall, Birds Nest and Cube, Beijing markets and The Summer Palace. One evening we were taken to an amazing

Acrobatic Show. It is clear that the Westfields program is not only producing bright young footballers but is also capable of producing a brand of football that not often seen on our shores. Congratulations to all the boys and staff on a wonderful tour.

Academic

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Progress in literacy

Average School Certificate performance in English relative to the Year 5 Basic Skills Test indicates a negative growth of 0.9. This is below the five year average, and lower than the like school group average of negative 0.4.

Progress in numeracy

Average School Certificate performance in Mathematics relative to the Year 5 Basic Skills Test indicates an average negative growth rate of 0.1 which is significantly better than the like schools group average of negative 0.9, although it is below the five year average of positive 0.8.

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Minimum standards

The performance of the students in our school in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy is compared to these minimum standards. The percentages of our students achieving at or above these standards are reported below.

Percentage of Year 7 students achieving at or above minimum standard in 2010

Reading 90.8 Writing 91.5 Spelling 93.8 Punctuation and grammar 87.9 Numeracy 94.5

Percentage of Year 9 students achieving at or above minimum standard in 2010

Reading 89.2 Writing 90.9 Spelling 92.3 Punctuation and grammar 91.3 Numeracy 93.2

Significant programs and initiatives

Aboriginal education

In 2010 the school successfully implemented strategies to improve attendance, retention at school and achievement of learning outcomes. We also fostered staff awareness of Aboriginal culture and learning needs, promoted student leadership opportunities, embedded aspects of Aboriginal and Indigenous content into faculty programs and targeted students at risk of not completing their School Certificate.

Multicultural education

The school has continued to promote tolerance and understanding amongst its students. Anti-racism activities have taken place on school assemblies and in Year meetings. Increased awareness of other cultures was highlighted during the annual hosting of Japanese students.

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Positive peer culture has continued with fantastic results for the many students who have been supported and encourage by their peers. Student

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leaders are developed through a training and leadership camp and they then use these skills to help other students through difficult times.

At camp we learnt team bonding and developed interpersonal and leadership skills. Due to its success, the program will continue in 2011 to hopefully have the same positive impact as it has in the past.

National partnership programs

Westfields Sports has been selected as a National partnership school with funding commencing in 2012.

Connected learning

A connected classroom was established in 2009 which is used to facilitate interaction between students and teachers at Westfields Sports with students and teachers from other schools.

Progress on 2010 targets

Target 1

To increase the mean for Literacy and Numeracy testing to above the state average

The school mean for Year 9 NAPLAN Numeracy was 580 compared to the state mean of 594. The school mean for Year 9 NAPLAN reading was 550, below the state mean of 579, for writing 565 which was on the state mean of 566, for spelling 587 which was also the same as the state mean of 588 and for punctuation and grammar 568 which was below the state mean of 584.

Target 2

To improve teaching and learning outcomes for all students and increase the number of Band 5 and 6 results in the SC and HSC by ten percent.

In the 2009 HSC, there were 343 Band 5 and 6 results and in the 2010 HSC there were only 302 Band 5 and 6 results, a decrease of 11 percent. In the 2009 SC there were 32 Band 6 results and in 2010 in the SC there were 37 Band 6 results which is an increase of 13 percent.

Target 3

To increase the integration of ICT outcomes into teaching and learning programs.

Four interactive whiteboards were installed in 2010. In addition the second rollout of laptop computers to all students in Year 9 occurred. This means that every student in years 9 and 10 in 2010 has their own laptop. All staff were trained in the software and use of the laptops and there were a number of professional learning courses run both at school and externally to enable staff to upgrade their skills. All programs include mandatory ICT outcomes for all years. The wireless upgrade was completed meaning that the entire school now has wireless capability.

Target 4

To improve engagement and retention for students at risk

The Positive Behaviour Intervention Scheme (PBIS) has developed a key set of beliefs, that all students will be “Safe, Respectful Learners” to underpin the welfare structure. This has resulted in a more settled school environment with less suspensions and teachers commenting that more students are on task with their work. 287 Year 10 students returned commence their Preliminary HSC in 2011, a retention rate of 90 percent.

Key evaluations

Educational and Management Practice - Student Welfare.

Findings and recommendations

1. Changes Involving Roles and Responsibilities

Of Welfare Team Staff

1. That an assistant (Student Support Officer) be

allocated to the Welfare Head Teacher.

2. That Role Statements be developed and

published for each member of the Welfare Team

3. That an electronic Procedures Folder be

developed for each Year Advisor to be passed on

to the incoming Year Adviser for that Year Group.

4. That the Welfare HT be removed from

supervising Vaccinations.

2. Changes Involving Welfare Referral Sheets

1. That the Deputy Principals incorporate

analysis of faculty and staff use of the Welfare

Referral sheets into reports to the Executive.

2. That the referral categories on the green

Welfare Referral Sheets be simplified.

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3. That a SAS member collect completed green

Welfare Referral sheets on a daily basis.

4. That additional SAS be allocated to entering

data from Welfare Referral Sheets into Gateway.

This task is to be treated as a priority each day.

3. Changes Involving Communication Of

Information About Welfare Policy And

Procedures

1. That a one page (plain English) Policy and

procedures summary sheet be developed.

2. That the Welfare information in the Student

Diary be expanded to include specific information

to parents and students about the consequences

of all types of bullying.

3. That the Roles and Responsibilities of the

Welfare Team members be communicated to

teachers and Head Teachers new to the school as

part of an Induction Program.

4. That a refresher workshop be presented to the

whole staff at the first School Development Day

of Term 1 each year, and that YA’s be involved in

disseminating information about student welfare

issues at Staff Meetings.

5. That a one page Parent Interview Sheet be

developed and used by all Executives.

4. Changes To Roll Call

1.That Year Advisers take and mark a different

Roll Call Class from their Year group each week to

interact with the students.

2.That Years 10, 11 and 12 students be permitted

to either complete homework or do reading in

Roll Call each day. Students in Years 7, 8, and 9

are to read as a compulsory activity.

3. That excellent readers in Year 9 (to a maximum

12 students) are to be invited to participate in a

reading program helping students in Year 7 who

have reading difficulties.

Curriculum - PDHPE Faculty

1.To evaluate the effectiveness and relevance of teaching and learning programs, policies and procedures in PDHPE. Future Directions – Staff are to • reassess the roles and responsibilities of every

PE faculty member.

• change the culture within the PE faculty with

regard to the relationship between sport

commitments and PE commitments.

• regularly use the Welfare system for positive

and negative referrals, for both PE and Sport.

• effectively use existing faculty time at school

development days and during faculty meetings.

• meet faculty program and register deadlines

and follow faculty policies and procedures.

2. To evaluate the effectiveness of assessment

strategies and their links to the reporting of

outcomes to students and parents in PD/H/PE.

Future Directions – Staff are to

• seek assistance in the creation of appropriate

report comments which reflect the current school

report format.

• write Report comments to reflect the outcomes

of the faculty assessment.

• meet reporting deadlines on time.

• use the marking guidelines set out in the policy

documents, and use the full range of the marking

scale, when marking assessments.

• provide more frequent, positive feedback to

students, using both verbal and written

comments and merit certificates, across all year

groups and all courses.

3. To evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and

learning practices in supporting improved

learning outcomes in PD/H/PE.

Future Directions - Staff are to

• use the TARS process to achieve quality

teaching, consistent classroom management

practice, effective teacher administration and to

promote excellent professional practice.

• implement the existing teaching and learning

policies and strategies.

• implement the existing policies and procedures

to mark rolls at the start of the lesson, get

students changed quickly, and begin practical

lessons as quickly as possible.

• have clear and fair expectations of all students,

and provide them with constant and informative

feedback and encouragement.

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• provide an outline to parents and students at

the commencement of the year, of course

outlines, assessments and topics to be studied.

• establish and encourage a culture of best

practice towards students, regardless of their

gender, sporting background, age, ability or the

course they are undertaking.

• review the existing teaching programs to

ensure their relevance.

• ensure that all group work undertaken

encourages equal participation for all students

and that this participation should be assessed

both as an individual and as a group mark.

• ensure that the use of homework is consistent

across all staff for all year groups.

• provide opportunities for integration between

students of different ages, such as in peer

tutoring and in seniors coaching juniors.

• consider using existing practical lesson time for

theory time during times of variation to routine

or inclement weather.

Parent, student, teacher satisfaction

Westfields Sports has cyclical faculty, sport and management reviews. Parent, student and staff views are actively sought and form the basis for all these reviews. In addition, the school plan is presented to the P & C in draft format for their input into school targets and directions. There is also opportunity for these reviews to provide feedback to assist in the fine tuning of existing policies and procedures, and students, parents and staff have expressed strong satisfaction with and support of the majority of the school operations.

Professional learning

The staff actively participates in workshop and

seminar training, both “in-house” at school

development days, and by accessing the courses

provided by the Department of Education and

other providers.

In August the school Executive met for a

residential conference in Parramatta to engage in

workshops designed to assist with the planning of

future directions and targets for the school, and

to develop further an understanding of

leadership styles and effectiveness. Professional

development workshops are integrated into the

executive meeting structure, and also into the

staff meeting and the faculty meeting structure.

School development 2009 – 2011

Targets for 2011

Target 1. To increase the mean for Numeracy testing to state average and for Literacy by five percent

Strategies to achieve this target include:

Establish National Partnership team to develop explicit literacy/numeracy strategies

commence situational analysis to develop more specific targets

implement explicit numeracy instructions across all subjects

extend primary school links and middle schools program

Our success will be measured by:

Year 9 NAPLAN results at state average

improved results in Australia wide competitions by 10%

improved quality of work samples in portfolios

increased value added results

Target 2. To improve teaching and learning outcomes for all students and increase the number of Band 6 results in the SC and HSC by ten percent


implementation of higher order thinking skills in all programs

re-visiting and implementing Quality Teaching Framework

close monitoring of BOS requirements with BOS warning letters

implement study skills program

Our success will be measured by

at least a 10% increase in the number of Band 5 and 6 results in the 2010 SC and HSC when compared to the five year average

improved student engagement and time on task indicated by decreased number of BOS warning letters

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strong parental support indicated by increased attendance at BOS information evenings, assessment evenings and parent/teacher nights

Target 3. To improve engagement and attendance for students at risk


establish individual learning programs

closely monitor attendance and performance

actively involve parents in establishment and monitoring of individual learning programs

Our success will be measured by:

improved attendance and punctuality for students at risk to whole school mean

decreased by 20% the number of repeat suspensions for students at risk

improved student engagement and time on task for students at risk

Target 4. To increase the integration of ICT outcomes into teaching and learning outcomes


establishment of additional multi-media rooms, purchase of additional computers, data projectors and interactive whiteboards

ensuring that ICT outcomes are included in faculty programs and units of work

effective use of laptops in years 9, 10 and 11

provision of staff training and support

Our success will be measured by

Increased levels of staff confidence and competence in using ICT resulting in greater demand for new and upgraded resources

increased student use of ICT resulting in improved results in computing in the SC

• ICT used regularly in all classrooms

About this report

In preparing this report, the self-evaluation committee has gathered information from evaluations conducted during the year and analysed other information about the school's practices and student learning outcomes. The self-evaluation committee and school planning committee have determined targets for the school's future development.

Roger Davis, Principal

Rod Cherry, Deputy Principal

Brenda Baker, Head Teacher Welfare

Joanne Kenny, Director of Sport

Leeanne Thomas, School Administration Manager

School contact information

Westfields Sports

Hamilton Road, Fairfield West, 2165

Phone : 96043333

Fax : 97254898

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.westfieldsports.nsw.edu.au

School Code : 8384

Parents can find out more information about Annual School Reports, how to interpret information in the reports and have the opportunity to provide feedback about these reports at: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/asr

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