Coalstoun Lakes State School

Coalstoun Lakes State School

ANNUAL REPORT

2018 Queensland State School Reporting

Every student succeeding State Schools Strategy

Department of Education

2018 Annual Report 1 Coalstoun Lakes State School

Contact information

Postal address 3 Main Street Coalstoun Lakes 4621

Phone (07) 4127 5133

Fax (07) 4127 5110

Email [email protected]

Webpages Additional information about Queensland state schools is located on:

the My School website

the Queensland Government data website

the Queensland Government schools directory website.

Contact person Principal: Miss Lynette Brook

http://www.myschool.edu.au/

http://data.qld.gov.au/

https://schoolsdirectory.eq.edu.au/


From the Principal

School Overview

Coalstoun Lakes State School was established in 1910 and is a multigrade co-educational state school situated about 25 kilometres from Biggenden on the Isis Highway. Our successful curriculum has a central focus on high levels of literacy and numeracy across all curriculum areas. The distinctive features of this school include knowing and understanding each student to develop optimal techniques to challenge and extend each student in a caring, supportive classroom. The school also constructs individualised learning plans to maximise the talents and future opportunities for our students and maps, records and reports every student's progress against outcome statements relating to what a student should know and be able to do. Through the focus on teaching, learning and fusion of sustainability, technology and industry, we strive to become lifelong learners that respect, are responsible for and celebrate the diversity of our students, community and country. All surveyed parents are satisfied that their child is happy to go to this school and all are satisfied that their child is treated fairly. Our 'open-door' policy encourages parents to spend time in their children's classrooms.

School Progress towards its goals in 2018

In 2018, our school’s Annual Implementation Plan goals included-

1. Staff analysed student writing data regularly to inform improvement, guide teaching and prompt early intervention.

2. Staff utilised NAPLAN and diagnostic assessment data to inform the teaching of reading and guide early intervention.

3. Staff utilised NAPLAN and diagnostic assessment data to inform the teaching of numeracy and mathematics and guide early intervention.

4. There was a whole school approach to differentiation teaching and learning which is ongoing.

Future outlook

The 2019 school priorities are the areas in which the school, community and other stakeholders are working together to improve educational outcomes at Coalstoun Lakes State School. The following four areas have been identified as the school priorities and all staff and stakeholders will continue to work together to enhance the skills and knowledge the students require in these areas.

1. Systemic Curriculum Delivery – The purpose of this area is to use a systematic approach to the teaching, assessing and reporting of the Australian Curriculum. Staff will continue to work collaboratively with the school community towards providing opportunities and achieving outcomes for students. We will use a collaborative approach to inquiry based professional learning.

2. Differentiated Teaching and Learning – Staff will continue to use an evidence based approach to differentiation reflected within the school wide pedagogical framework.


Our school at a glance

School profile

Coeducational or single sex Coeducational

Independent public school No

Year levels offered in 2018 Prep Year - Year 6

Student enrolments

Table 1: Student enrolments at this school

Enrolment category 2016 2017 2018

Notes:

1. Student counts are based on the Census (August) enrolment collection.

2. Indigenous refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia.

3. pre-Prep is a kindergarten program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, living in 35 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in the year before school.

Total 14 11 10

Girls 10 5 2

Boys 4 6 8

Indigenous 2 3

Enrolment continuity (Feb. – Nov.) 93% 100% 100%

In 2018, there were no students enrolled in a pre-Prep program.

Characteristics of the student body

Overview

The student enrolment at Coalstoun Lakes State School at the beginning of the year was 10 students. At the commencement of Term 4, student enrolment increased to 18 students. A small percentage of the student body consists of long term families who have also completed their schooling at Coalstoun Lakes State School previously. Within this enrolment group, 78% are boys and 22% are girls.

Average class sizes

Table 2: Average class size information for each phase of schooling

Phase of schooling 2016 2017 2018

Note:

The class size targets for composite classes are informed by the relevant year level target. Where composite classes exist across cohorts (e.g. year 3/4) the class size targets would be the lower cohort target.

Prep – Year 3 15 11 10

Year 4 – Year 6

Year 7 – Year 10

Year 11 – Year 12

Curriculum delivery

Our approach to curriculum delivery

The outcomes from eight key learning areas form the basis of our core learnings, around the Australian National Curriculum for English, Maths and Science. Provisions are made across all year levels for any student/s who need additional learning experiences and for students who demonstrate higher level understandings.

https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/early-years/kindergarten-programs/kindergarten-in-indigenous-communities

https://qed.qld.gov.au/publications/reports/statistics/schooling/schools


Due to classroom organization students can easily be accommodated at a level best suited with their individual learning needs. Through inclusive practice, the needs of all students will be catered for. For students with special needs, this school significantly supports these students through purchasing extra teacher aide time, accessing an intervention teacher and one to one support.

The teaching of Language and Health and Physical Education strand will be delivered by a specialist teachers.

Co-curricular activities

1. Project Club is organised and conducted by the students. Fundraising events are held throughout the year to either raise funds for the school or organisations.

2. Biggenden & District Schools’ Sport

3. North Burnett Zone Sport

4. Under 8’s Day

5. Biggenden & District Agricultural Show

6. ANZAC Day & Remembrance Day

7. School Chaplaincy Program (Weekly)

8. AUSKICK AFL Program

9. Qld Cricket Program

How information and communication technologies are used to assist learning

Teacher/s are constantly integrating information and communications technologies (ICTs) in the classroom. Effective use of ICTs is an important component for students’ learning at Coalstoun Lakes State School. Students and teachers use computers throughout their regular daily routine and activities. Work stations and Ipads are used. Digital whiteboard projectors are located in classrooms to use as a teaching tool to expose students to the curriculum and enhance engagement of students in the classroom. Specific programs/learning include:-

1. Chinese is taught using online blackboard program in Yr 4/5/6

2. Typing tournament to develop keyboard skills.

3. Educational program, Mathletics that reinforce curriculum areas.

4. Word Processing and Desktop Publisher, Ipads, Apps.

5. Powerpoint, Paint and Educational Software.

6. Internet use for research – Google

7. School Website and Facebook page.

Social climate

Overview

At Coalstoun Lakes State School we advocate positive behaviour management and ensure all students are offered a safe and productive learning environment through a program developed using SWPBS principles. It is also of utmost importance that all students are surrounded by positive role models and are exposed to good values as a citizen in their community. This is offered through weekly rules and structured lessons on behaviouur.

Our School uses a range of strategies to enhance positive behavior and is an anti-bullying climate. The anti-bullying message is enhanced through the recognition of social issues and through events like National Anti-bullying day. The school also follows the “Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students’, which is consistently followed.

Following are the expectations of the Coalstoun Lakes State School community and students for all persons participating in its educational program (SERS).

Safety – School community members will act in a responsible manner that presents no danger to the physical or emotional security of themselves or others.

Effort – School community members will be mindful of the fact that the primary aim of schooling is student learning. Each member will actively fulfil their role in promoting this process to the best of their ability.


Respects – School community members will treat each other with courtesy and consideration at all times, being

mindful of the rights and differing responsibilities of each person. Such courtesy will be reflected in both action and communication.

Self-Responsibility – School community members will endeavour at all times to make appropriate behaviour choices relative to the social context, and accept accountability for the outcomes of their actions.

Parent, student and staff satisfaction

Tables 3–5 show selected items from the Parent/Caregiver, Student and Staff School Opinion Surveys.

Table 3: Parent opinion survey

Percentage of parents/caregivers who agree# that: 2016 2017 2018

their child is getting a good education at school (S2016) 100% 100% 100%

this is a good school (S2035) 100% 100% 100%

their child likes being at this school* (S2001) 100% 100% 100%

their child feels safe at this school* (S2002) 100% 100% 100%

their child's learning needs are being met at this school* (S2003) 100% 100% 100%

their child is making good progress at this school* (S2004) 100% 100% 100%

teachers at this school expect their child to do his or her best* (S2005) 100% 100% 100%

teachers at this school provide their child with useful feedback about his or her school work* (S2006)

100% 80% 100%

teachers at this school motivate their child to learn* (S2007) 100% 100% 100%

teachers at this school treat students fairly* (S2008) 100% 100% 100%

they can talk to their child's teachers about their concerns* (S2009) 100% 100% 100%

this school works with them to support their child's learning* (S2010) 100% 100% 100%

this school takes parents' opinions seriously* (S2011) 100% 100% 100%

student behaviour is well managed at this school* (S2012) 100% 100% 100%

this school looks for ways to improve* (S2013) 100% 100% 100%

this school is well maintained* (S2014) 100% 100% 100%

* Nationally agreed student and parent/caregiver items.

# ‘Agree’ represents the percentage of respondents who Somewhat Agree, Agree or Strongly Agree with the statement.

DW = Data withheld to ensure confidentiality.

Table 4: Student opinion survey

Percentage of students who agree# that: 2016 2017 2018

they are getting a good education at school (S2048) 100% 100% 100%

they like being at their school* (S2036) 100% 100% 100%

they feel safe at their school* (S2037) 100% 100% 100%

their teachers motivate them to learn* (S2038) 100% 90% 100%

their teachers expect them to do their best* (S2039) 100% 100% 100%

their teachers provide them with useful feedback about their school work* (S2040)

89% 90% 100%

teachers treat students fairly at their school* (S2041) 90% 100% 100%

they can talk to their teachers about their concerns* (S2042) 89% 100% 100%

their school takes students' opinions seriously* (S2043) 100% 100% 100%

student behaviour is well managed at their school* (S2044) 100% 80% 100%


Percentage of students who agree# that: 2016 2017 2018

their school looks for ways to improve* (S2045) 100% 100% 100%

their school is well maintained* (S2046) 100% 100% 100%

their school gives them opportunities to do interesting things* (S2047) 89% 100% 100%




Table 5: Staff opinion survey

Percentage of school staff who agree# that: 2016 2017 2018

they enjoy working at their school (S2069) 100% 83% 100%

they feel that their school is a safe place in which to work (S2070) 100% 100% 100%

they receive useful feedback about their work at their school (S2071) 100% 100% 100%

they feel confident embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across the learning areas (S2114)

DW 67% DW

students are encouraged to do their best at their school (S2072) 100% 100% 100%

students are treated fairly at their school (S2073) 100% 100% 100%

student behaviour is well managed at their school (S2074) 100% 100% 100%

staff are well supported at their school (S2075) 100% 83% 100%

their school takes staff opinions seriously (S2076) 100% 100% 100%

their school looks for ways to improve (S2077) 100% 100% 100%

their school is well maintained (S2078) 100% 100% 100%

their school gives them opportunities to do interesting things (S2079) 100% 100% 100%




Parent and community engagement

Coalstoun Lakes State School promotes an open door policy where parents or caregivers are encouraged to discuss their child’s overall progress academically or social with the teacher as the need arises. The school encourages parents to become actively involved in their child/childrens education. At Coalstoun Lakes State School we have an active P & C Association that is involved and often at the forefront of organising community events and supporting the school in projects throughout the year. Parents and the community are also involved in performances and events presented at the school. Parents are often involved in school excursions and camps and are always encouraged to be involved in the classroom setting whenever it is possible. When it is possible we invite the community to become involved in working bees and all parents are involved in some of the school’s maintenance of the grounds.

Communication between the school and home is undertaken using the following methods:

1. Newsletter – A school newsletter is published every fortnight on a Thursday. This publication is distributed to each family member, staff and well as community locations. Electronic versions are also emailed to recipients in the community.

2. Report Cards – Student progress reports are issued at the end of each semester.

3. Student Weekly Reports – Student Weekly Reports are sent home for signing each week. The report includes information on homework, behaviour, spelling, numeracy and class effort overall during the week.

4. Parent/Teacher Interviews – Interview are invited when Semester One and Semester Two reports are sent out to parents. Parents/Guardians who require an interview to discuss their children’s progress


at any time are welcome at any time throughout the year by making an appointment to meet with the Principal.

Respectful relationships education programs

The school has developed and implemented a program or programs that focus on appropriate, respectful, equitable and healthy relationships. Students have opportunities to learn about respectful relationships through our school-wide behaviour program. Safety, Effort, Respect for All and Self-Responsibility and our whole school community is aware and embraces these values and behaviours. Students engage in learning social and emotional learning in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships and responsible decision-making. Students are encouraged to speak to a responsible adult at any time when they are feeling unsafe.

School disciplinary absences

Table 6: Count of incidents for students recommended for school disciplinary absences at this school

Type of school disciplinary absence

2016 2017 2018

Note:

School disciplinary absences (SDAs) are absences enforced by a school for student conduct that is prejudicial to the good order and management of the school.

Short suspensions – 1 to 10 days 0 3 2

Long suspensions – 11 to 20 days 0 0 0

Exclusions 0 0 0

Cancellations of enrolment 0 0 0

Environmental footprint

Reducing this school’s environmental footprint

In 2018, Coalstoun Lakes State School reduced its environmental footprint considerably from previous years. The school continued to appreciate the full benefit of the ‘Solar Schools’ Program. The staff and students have become more conscious of our environmental footprint by simply turning off fans and lights during recess times and simply opening classroom windows. The students are very conscious also by recycling paper/newspapers for school work purposes.

Table 7: Environmental footprint indicators for this school

Utility category 2015–2016 2016–2017 2017–2018

Note:

Consumption data is compiled from sources including ERM, Ergon reports and utilities data entered into OneSchool* by schools. The data provides an indication of the consumption trend in each of the utility categories which impact on this school’s environmental footprint.

*OneSchool is the department's comprehensive software suite that schools use to run safe, secure, sustainable and consistent reporting and administrative processes.

Electricity (kWh) 10,546 11,014 8,289

Water (kL)

School funding

School income broken down by funding source

School income, reported by financial year accounting cycle using standardized national methodologies and broken down by funding source is available via the My School website at.

How to access our income details

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2. Enter the school name or suburb of the school you wish to search.




3. Click on ‘View School Profile’ of the appropriate school to access the school’s profile.

4. Click on ‘Finances’ and select the appropriate year to view the school financial information.

Note:

If you are unable to access the internet, please contact the school for a hard copy of the school’s financial information.

Our staff profile

Workforce composition

Coalstoun Lakes State School consists of a teaching principal, 2 permanent part-time teacher aides and a casual teacher aide who are all involved in working with the students to enhance the learning outcomes for all. We also have access to another part time teacher who teaches Health and Physical Education on a weekly basis. The non-teaching staff at Coalstoun Lakes State School is a Business Services Manager, Chaplain, cleaner and a grounds person.

Staff composition, including Indigenous staff

Table 8: Workforce composition for this school

Description Teaching staff* Non-teaching staff Indigenous** staff

Headcounts 2 4 0

Full-time equivalents 1 2 0

*Teaching staff includes School Leaders.

** Indigenous refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia.

Qualification of all teachers

Table 9: Teacher qualifications for classroom teachers and school leaders at this school

Highest level of qualification Number of qualifications

*Graduate Diploma etc. includes Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours Degree, and Graduate Certificate.

Doctorate

Masters

Graduate Diploma etc.*

Bachelor degree 2

Diploma

Certificate


Professional development

Expenditure on and teacher participation in professional development

The total funds expended on teacher professional development in 2018 were $777.00

The major professional development initiatives are as follows:

Whole staff First Aid and CPR Training and Refreshers

Staff participated in 2 day PODD Training in Gladstone

Principal attended 3 day Principal Induction SIMposium in Brisbane

Principal attended Cluster Meetings for the North Burnett Cluster

Workshops for staff were held at staff meetings eg. Training updates for Code of Conduct, Student Protection.

The proportion of the teaching staff involved in professional development activities during 2018 was 100%

Staff attendance and retention

Staff attendance

Table 10: Average staff attendance for this school as percentages

Description 2016 2017 2018

Staff attendance for permanent and temporary staff and school leaders. 98% 97% 99%

Proportion of staff retained from the previous school year

From the end of the previous school year, 100% of staff were retained by the school for the entire 2018.

Performance of our students

Key student outcomes

Student attendance

The overall student attendance rate in 2018 for all Queensland State Primary schools was 92%.

Tables 11–12 show attendance rates at this school as percentages.

Table 11: Overall student attendance at this school

Description 2016 2017 2018

Overall attendance rate* for students at this school 96% 94% 91%

Attendance rate for Indigenous** students at this school 85% 85%

* Student attendance rate = the total of full-days and part-days that students attended divided by the total of all possible days for students to attend (expressed as a percentage).

** Indigenous refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia.


Table 12: Average student attendance rates for each year level at this school

Year level 2016 2017 2018 Year level 2016 2017 2018

Notes:

1. Attendance rates effectively count attendance for every student for every day of attendance in Semester 1.

2. Student attendance rate = the total of full-days and part-days that students attended divided by the total of all possible days for students to attend (expressed as a percentage).

3. DW = Data withheld to ensure confidentiality.

Prep 95% DW 92% Year 7

Year 1 93% DW Year 8

Year 2 93% 91% Year 9

Year 3 100% 94% Year 10

Year 4 DW 99% 88% Year 11

Year 5 92% DW Year 12

Year 6 99% 95%

Student attendance distribution

Graph 1: Proportion of students by attendance rate

Description of how this school manages non-attendance

Queensland state schools manage non-attendance in line with the Queensland Department of Education procedures: Managing Student Absences and Enforcing Enrolment and Attendance at State Schools; and Roll Marking in State Schools, which outline processes for managing and recording student attendance and absenteeism.

Non-attendance is managed at Coalstoun Lakes State School with the marking of the class roll twice daily. Parents advise of student absences at our school with a telephone call, written note, text, email or personal interview. Same day notification is required if a student/s is absent at first roll marking. If the school has not been contacted by the parent to explain their child’s absence a phone call is made to the parent/guardian regarding the absence by 11.00 a.m. on the same day by the Business Services Manager or Principal.

NAPLAN

Our reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy results for the Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 NAPLAN tests are available via the My School website.

How to access our NAPLAN results

1. Click on the My School link http://www.myschool.edu.au/.

2. Enter the school name or suburb of the school you wish to search.

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8

10

13

50

38

27

20

54

60

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

2018

2017

2016

Proportion of Students

Attendance Rate: 0% to <85% 85% to <90% 90% to <95% 95% to 100%

http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/management/Pages/Managing-Student-Absences-and-Enforcing-Enrolment-and-Attendance-at-State-Schools.aspx

http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/management/Pages/Roll-Marking-in-State-Schools.aspx

http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/management/Pages/Roll-Marking-in-State-Schools.aspx




3. Click on ‘View School Profile’ of the appropriate school to access the school’s profile.

4. Click on ‘NAPLAN’ to access the school NAPLAN information.

Notes:

1. If you are unable to access the internet, please contact the school for a hard copy of the school’s NAPLAN results.

2. The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.

http://www.nap.edu.au/naplan

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