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Eastwood Public School Annual School Report
2012 7416
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Our school at a glance
Students
At the beginning of 2012 school year 28 classes were formed and the school enrolment was 706 consisting of 375 boys and 331 girls. Enrolments continued to increase throughout the year. Approximately 90% of students were from non-English speaking backgrounds
Staff
In 2012 the classroom teacher allocation reached 29 classroom teachers, four teaching executive and 12 support teacher positions. The support teacher positions included specialist teachers such as teachers of English as a second language, teacher librarians, reading recovery and community language teachers. In semester two the school was able to employ a Learning Support Teacher for half the week as a result of changes to the system of support for students with special needs and learning difficulties.
The school also employed a Support Teacher Learning which was jointly funded by the P&C and the school.
Non-teaching staff included three full time administration staff and a part time administrative staff member as well as a full time General Assistant.
The school was reclassified as a Category 1 Primary School due to enrolments being maintained over 701. A second Deputy Principal was appointed to the school for the beginning of 2013.
Significant programs and initiatives
Throughout 2012 students from Eastwood Public School continued to be provided with opportunities to engage in diverse range of activities beyond the mandatory curriculum requirements. These extra, but significant, activities and programs included:
Ballet
Irish Dance
Chines and Korean Dance
Chinese Eisteddfods
Chess – in school and external competitions
Ten day Space Camp Excursion to US Space and Rocket Centre, Alabama, USA
Senior student leaders Leadership Conference
Instrumental Music Program – two strings groups and two bands
Public Speaking and Debating
Operation Art
Charity events
CREST Science Club
Choral music
International School Competitions and Assessments (ICAS)
Student achievement in 2012
Literacy – NAPLAN Year 3
Results for students in Year 3 were above state and regional averages in all areas
In reading 78.9% of students achieved the top two bands compared to 50.2% for the state.
In writing 85.5% of students achieved the top two bands compared to 57.2% for the state.
In spelling 85.6% of students achieved the top two bands compared to 50.3% for the state.
In grammar in 87.8% of students achieved the top two bands compared to 59.7% for the state.
Numeracy – NAPLAN Year 3
In numeracy 69.9% of students achieved the top two bands compared to 39.9% for the state
Literacy – NAPLAN Year 5
Results for students in Year 5 were above the state and regional averages in all areas.
In reading 63.2% of students achieved the top two bands compared to 35.1% for the state.
In writing 59.2% of students achieved the top two bands compared 23.2% for the state.
In spelling 71.4% of students achieved the top two bands compared to 41% for the state.
In grammar 69.7% of students achieved the top two bands compared to 35.2% for the state.
Year 5 – NAPLAN Numeracy
In numeracy 79.2% of students achieved the top two bands compared to 31.2% for the state.
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The overall results for Year 5 are particularly pleasing given the fact that over 20% of students from the cohort were successful in gaining placement in Opportunity Classes at the end of 2011.
Messages
Principal’s message
Eastwood Public school is a large and growing primary school of approximately 750 students. The school is set on a relatively small site adjacent to a busy suburban retail centre. Over 90% of students are from non-English speaking backgrounds.
School priorities continue to be the achievement of personal excellence, the development within all students of a commitment to lifelong learning, ensuring all students have a genuine sense of belonging within the school community and an appreciation of diversity. These priorities remain despite ever increasing rates of change within the school, within syllabus, with technology and the world with which the students engage.
The school – community partnership continues to be an incredibly strong and positive influence on the school and its capacity to make a long term difference to students. Whether through formal processes and organizations such as the P&C or through families valuing education, opportunities and motivation for student growth and ongoing improvement continue to be provided.
The efforts and achievements of the P&C and the various sub committees deserve recognition for the exceptional work they do in support of students at Eastwood Public School. The work of the P&C continues to reinforce the school motto of Each Can Serve.
One of the significant challenges for the school will be responding to the demands placed on school facilities by rapidly increasing enrolments.
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.
Mr Luke Witney
P&C Message
The Eastwood Public School Parents & Citizens Association has again had a successful year in 2012 with many significant achievements and ongoing support of our school. Eastwood Public not only provides a stimulating learning environment for all students but is very fortunate to have a team of dedicated and experienced teachers, staff and parents. The strong partnership between the school and the P&C continued to grow this year, due in part to the open and inclusive approach of the Principal, Deputy Principal, teachers, office and grounds staff and also due to the very active and dedicated school community who work together with the school to achieve the best possible outcomes for our school and children.
During 2012 the P&C continued its support of many school projects, facilities, resources and educational activities and raised approximately $120,000 for a wide range of improvements and services to enhance our children's education including:
The coordination of the instrumental music program with its various bands, ensembles, quartets and concerts
Canteen service provided five days per week
Uniform Shop providing an important weekly service and also raising significant funds
Family Social Club organizing/helping with luncheons, morning teas, discos and other school community events
Support of special events such as the Year 6 Farewell and Kindergarten Orientation Days
Continued assistance with special projects
Principal and Parents Morning Teas to enable better parent/teacher interaction
Kindergarten Helpers Group, book covering support group and assistance with lost property
Completion of class lists for all grades and classes
Financial audit completed for P&C and Sub-Committee accounts for the year 2012
Fundraising and Support:
Significant fundraising through the annual Spring Fair
Coordination of the collection of Voluntary School Contributions
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P&C funds have contributed over the last 12 months to:
Book week / Authors visit / CSIRO presentations
Support Teacher Learning for children with difficulties
School library resources
Support for the Swim and Survive program
Resources for math’s, creative arts, computers and classroom expenses
School presentation day Awards and Prizes
Year 6 end of year excursion
Special Projects: The P&C continued to support the initiative started in 2011 – The Engaging Learners, Technology Project by allocated an additional $50,000 to technology for the purchase of hardware items such as I-pads and laptops for the children to use. Other areas of improvement in 2012 include the replacement of bench tops in the school Canteen, additional drainage on the basketball courts, the purchase of new improved house banner stands, the purchase of a new electric piano for music, the purchase and installation of additional playground seating, the purchase of a storage container, the additional purchase of school blazers in larger sizes as well as beginning the project to improve the grass area by restoring the existing grass and adding an obstacle course play area.
With the support of the school, the P&C also organized a Uniform Committee to investigate changing the old grey boys’ polo top to a new and improved blue polo top which was proudly introduced in November 2012. The P&C also responded to a proposed Math’s Lab which was trialed for one term. Following the trial it was agreed that the Lab would continue to be run through the school in consultation with the Principal as opposed to being a P&C run activity/Sub-Committee.
Another proposal received by the P&C this year was to consider “Lowes at Macquarie Shopping Centre” as an alternative to sell and distribute the Eastwood uniform. This was discussed at length at several P&C meetings and also at a separate Uniform Proposal meeting with no agreement being made. This will be open for discussion again in early 2013.
An important issue for 2012 was Local Schools Local Decisions and a meeting was held late in Term 4 with the Hon. Victor Dominello. The meeting was initiated by the P&C to give the school community the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the NSW State Government's Local Schools Local Decisions initiative and ask questions about how this will impact their children now and in the future. This no doubt will be an interesting topic of discussion in 2013.
For all of these reasons, 2012 was another successful P&C year at Eastwood. Old and new activities continued, new ideas and initiatives were put in place and the P&C again contributed to several new facilities and resources which without doubt will benefit the entire school and our children.
I warmly thank Mr. Witney and Ms Leitch for their support and guidance over the year and also thank everyone who volunteered their time to P&C activities in 2012 and for being part of the many projects which without doubt will continue to enhance our children’s education.
The role of a volunteer in a school continues to change as new challenges and expectations are placed on the P&C each and every year and I believe this will continue to be the case in 2013 and well in to the future. It is important to remember the key objectives and functions of a P&C Association as stated in the Constitution are “to promote the interests of the school by bringing parents, citizens, students and teaching staff into close co-operation and to assist in providing facilities and equipment for the school and in promoting the recreation and welfare of the students at the school”. I am extremely proud of what the P&C has achieved in 2012 and hope that the achievements will continue to exceed expectations well into the future.
As this is my last year as President in an allowed three year term, I would like to thank the school and school community for the opportunity to be part of the Eastwood P&C and I wish the new incoming President and Committee every success in 2013.
Jo Harris
P&C President – 2012
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Student information
It is a requirement that the reporting of information for all students must be consistent with privacy and personal information policies.
Student enrolment profile
Student attendance profile
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
K 96.5 96.0 95.9 95.1
1 97.2 96.1 95.9 97.5
2 95.7 94.3 96.6 96.3
3 97.8 96.9 97.9 96.3
4 98.2 98.1 97.3 97.9
5 98.2 97.9 97.4 97.2
6 94.8 95.1 95.4 95.4
Total 97.4 97.0 96.4 96.6 96.5
Management of non-attendance
Student attendance is checked daily and, when necessary, the services of the Home School Liaison office is accessed
Staff information
It is a requirement that the reporting of information for all staff must be consistent with privacy and personal information policies.
Staff establishment
Position Number
Principal 1
Deputy Principal(s) 1
Assistant Principal(s) 4
Classroom Teachers 25
Community Language Teachers 3
Teacher Librarian 1.2
Teacher of ESL 3.2
Teacher of Reading Recovery 0.42
Part Time Teachers 1.2
Release from Face to Face Teachers 1.302
Counsellor 1.0
School Administrative & Support Staff 4.472
Total 45.794
The National Education Agreement requires schools to report on Indigenous composition of their workforce.
The composition of the school staff is representative of the wider multicultural school community. However there is no staff member of Aboriginal background.
Teacher qualifications
All teaching staff meet the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools.
Qualifications % of staff
Degree or Diploma 88%
Postgraduate 12%
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Financial summary
This summary covers funds for operating costs and does not involve expenditure areas such as permanent salaries, building and major maintenance.
Date of financial summary 30/11/2012
Income $
Balance brought forward 284816.45 Global funds 420119.72 Tied funds 286649.23 School & community sources 536928.95 Interest 18563.79 Trust receipts 156266.34 Canteen 0.00
Total income 1703344.48
Expenditure
Teaching & learning Key learning areas 160477.84 Excursions 69117.33 Extracurricular dissections 219362.49
Library 11462.95 Training & development 5485.53 Tied funds 220438.04 Casual relief teachers 94325.30 Administration & office 104253.53 School-operated canteen 0.00 Utilities 84325.05 Maintenance 71499.46 Trust accounts 167582.53 Capital programs 50308.22
Total expenditure 1258638.27
Balance carried forward 444706.21
In 2012 the school continued to expand and refine student and staff access to mobile technologies as well as developing appropriate skill sets. A significant amount of money went through the school trust account as part of the overseas excursion to Space Camp.
A full copy of the school’s 2012 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 2012
At Eastwood Public School we are committed to the long term, ongoing development of students. Evidence suggests that effective schools provide students with experiences and opportunities that are diverse in nature and which promote the development of the whole child – physical, emotional, social and intellectual.
Achievements
Arts
Over the last few years dance has become an increasingly more popular and in demand cultural pursuit for students at Eastwood Public School. Over 100 students participated in the school ballet program in 2012. An Irish dance group was also established in 2012.
A Drama and Performance night was held by Year 6 students at which all students had the opportunity to perform either live or through video.
The senior strings were selected to perform at the Sydney Opera House as part of the NSW Department of Education and Communities Performing Arts Unit Instrumental concert series. As part of the “School in the Community Program” various music groups and choirs performed at a number of venues and events including a local pre-school, aged care facilities, senior citizens centre, Granny Smith Festival and Lunar New Year celebrations in the town centre.
The school also held a Mid Year Concert which featured performances by the various instrumental groups. The End of Year Concert featured performances by ballet, Irish dance, Chinese dance, Korean dance, Korean drums, junior and senior Choirs and Chinese eisteddfod groups.
In art, Sukun Munasinghe from Year 4 won the Eden Gardens Art Competition for his entry “Robber with Bees” based on the work of Picasso. Gautirya Muralietharan from Year 6 won the Eve Vonwiller Youth art award.
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The artwork of two students, William Ham and Andrew Lee were selected for inclusion in the Operation Art Teachers Resource CD. Another 15 student’s artworks were selected for display at Central Railway as part of a collaborative artwork entitled The World’s Biggest Classroom.
The 2012 Premiers Debating Team won three of their four debates.
Sport
Eastwood Public School has continued to provide opportunities for students to participate in a range of competition sports including – netball, Tball, softball, cricket, oz tag, soccer, table tennis, AFL, athletics, swimming and cross country.
All four netball teams made the semi-finals with the Senior B netball team awarded joint winners in the grand final. The girl’s oz tag team were minor premiers after not conceding a game all season, losing only in the grand final. Both senior and junior cricket teams, girls' softball and girls' tball all progressed to the semi-finals. Twenty-four Stage 3 students participated in the annual Paul Kelly AFL competition.
In swimming the school was represented by 27 students at the zone carnival, where we finished third overall and were awarded the ‘Sportsmanship” trophy. The Senior Girls Relay team (Tarah Ogilvie, Guatirya Muralietharan, Daniella Choi, and Irene Yoo) finished first at zone. Seven students represented the school at the area carnival. David Kim was named Junior Boy Champion at zone level and at area established a new record in junior breaststroke. Guatirya represented the school in state diving.
At the Zone Cross Country Carnival the school was represented by 48 students. Four students Caleb Harris, Molly Gibbs, Lydia Todoroska and Louis Purcell progressed to the area carnival. The twelve year old boys team of Louis, Andy Kim, Johnny Kang and James Yoo, placed 2nd overall in the zone carnival.
In Athletics 47 children represented the school at zone level. The Senior Boy’s relay team (Hayden Cho, Martin Hanley, James Yoo and Louis Purcell) qualified 1st at both the Zone and Area carnivals and thus represented the school at the State Primary School Athletics Championships. Hayden and James finished 1st and 2nd respectively, in the 13 Years Boys 100m race and Martin finished 3rd in the 11 Years Boys 800m race at the Area carnival.
The school is also proud of the fact that it continues to take leadership roles in the area Primary School Sports Association. Staff from Eastwood Public School took on the role of zone secretary, zone website manager, gear steward and competition conveners.
At school a series of lunch time competitions were conducted as well as opportunities to participate in organised table tennis, badminton and ball games. The students also participated in “Wheel-Chair” Basketball during PE lessons, providing them with a greater awareness of what life would be like living with a permanent disability. Weekly gymnastic lessons were held for Year 1 to Year 6 students in Term 1.
Four Year 6 students (Andy Kim, Scott McVey, Ruby Xu and Rebecca Wu) participated in the inaugural Hyundai Bennelong Table Tennis Tournament. These students competed as teams playing both singles and double matches, and were both crowned boys and girls champions.
A two week program of swimming was offered to all students from Year 2 to Year 6. Students participated in either the Learn to Swim or Swim and Survive program.
Hockey, baseball, yoga and Zumba were also introduced as a sport for Stage 3 students.
Academic
In the National Assessment Program, the results across the Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 literacy and numeracy assessments are reported on a scale from Band 1 to Band 10.
The achievement scale represents increasing levels of skills and understandings demonstrated in these assessments.
Yr 3: from Band 1 (lowest) to Band 6 (highest for Year 3)
Yr 5: from Band 3 (lowest) to Band 8 (highest for Year 5)
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Reading – NAPLAN Year 3
Numeracy – NAPLAN Year 3
Reading – NAPLAN Year 5
Numeracy – NAPLAN Year 5
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Progress in reading
Progress in numeracy
The My School website provides detailed information and data for national literacy and numeracy testing (NAPLAN).
Other evidence of the academic excellence achieved by students from Eastwood Public School includes results in the International competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS):
English 3 High Distinctions 36 Distinctions Maths 20 High Distinctions 89 Distinctions Science 8 High Distinctions 40 Distinctions Spelling 5 High Distinctions 51 Distinctions Writing 2 High Distinctions 23 Distinctions Computers 11 High Distinctions 33 Distinctions
Significant programs and initiatives
Throughout 2012 Eastwood Public school continued to provide students with a diverse range of experiences and opportunities designed to enhance the development of the whole child in the context of a rapidly evolving world.
Aboriginal education
In 2012 there were no Indigenous students enrolled in the school, however the school
continued to promote Aboriginal perspectives through programs and activities. The use of the traditional Welcome to Country at weekly assemblies and other formal gatherings acts as a continual reminder of traditional land ownership. The school again hosted the Local Voices for Reconciliation smoking ceremony. Local schools were represented at the ceremony as well as dignitaries from the Aboriginal community.
In 2012 the school began, through the senior choir, to sing a verse of the national anthem in an Indigenous language. We anticipate this being expanded in 2013 and beyond.
Multicultural education
Eastwood Public School is a school of cultural diversity. The school engages in a number of activities throughout the year in an acknowledgement of the diversity, as well as a means of learning from the diversity. Activities and programs include:
Lunar New Year assembly;
Harmony Day activities;
Korean and Chinese Dance;
Chinese and Korean Drums;
In December we established a sister school partnership with a Llwol, Elementary School in Suwon, Gyunggi Province, South Korea;
Visits from Malaysian Teacher Education students and Community Language student teachers;
Ongoing Korean and Mandarin Community Language Program; and
Mandarin Language acquisition opportunities for staff
Other programs
In 2012 a third group of stage three students from Eastwood Public School attended the US Space and Rocket Centre Space Camp in Alabama, USA. The ten day excursion to the United States follows on from the trips undertaken in 2008 and 2010.
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Progress on 2012 targets
Target 1
Student writing will be increasingly purposeful, imaginative and reflect student command of extensive vocabulary
Our achievements include:
Professional learning on strategies for successful writers provided for staff.
A series of professional learning opportunities on using drama as a strategy for developing student ability to formulate and expand on individual ideas was provided for all staff.
Target 2
Students will be more confident and effective in applying mathematic skills and knowledge to real life situations and when solving problems.
Our achievements include:
Increasingly refined and purposeful use of online resources and programs.
Use of Australian Council of Education Research (ACER) assessment tool to more effectively measure achievements.
Continued excellent results in all external testing including NAPLAN and ICAS.
School evaluation
NSW public schools conduct evaluation to support the effective implementation of the school plan. In 2012 our school carried out an evaluation of numeracy.
Background
At Eastwood Public School student achievement and competency in the area of Mathematics is perceived as being high. However as a school it was considered that not all students were confident in applying mathematics knowledge and skills and not all students were keen on engaging in mathematics.
Findings and conclusions
Through surveying parents, interviewing students and seeking input from staff we found that:
Despite age and grade appropriate levels of achievements many students lacked confidence and interest in mathematics;
Many high achieving students wanted their school maths to be more challenging; and
Competency in the operation of mathematics did not consistently transfer to applying mathematics in other areas or in problem solving.
Future directions
The school will need to investigate ways of:
building students confidence and interest in mathematics;
providing greater differentiation in the provision of teacher professional learning;
developing students ability and confidence in applying mathematics skills and knowledge and in problem solving; and
refining the modes of in class differentiation when teaching mathematics
Parent, student, and teacher satisfaction
In 2012 the school sought the opinions of parents, students and teachers about the school.
Their responses are presented below.
The specific area of evaluation was school culture.
Whilst responses from the community were significantly positive in regard to the school being a good place for their children to learn and grow, there were contrary views expressed; and
It was noted that whilst staff, community and students were generally satisfied with the school, and in working in the school, differentiation of programs and activities to more effectively cater for individual differences was an area for development; and
Whilst there were many modes and forums for communication, a consistency in the message needed to be maintained at all levels.
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Professional learning
In 2012 the school undertook a range of professional learning including, but not limited to:
mandatory training in CPR, First Aid and Child protection;
drama as a tool in developing students imagination, creativity and capacity to use literacy effectively;
integrating technology to enhance learning experiences for all students;
Mandarin acquisition; and
Strategies to enhance the quality of student writing.
School planning 2012—2014
The school planning policy provides direction for the preparation and implementation of school plans including the identification of priority areas, intended outcomes and targets that are consistent with the NSW State Plan and the Department’s planning documents.
School Priority 1
Outcome for 2012–2014
Student writing
will be increasingly purposeful and reflect the writers’ awareness of the intended audience;
will have increasing evidence of creativity and imagination; and
will reflect an extensive and effectively used vocabulary
2013 Targets to achieve this outcome include:
All students achieving expected growth between Year 3 and Year 5 in all strands of Literacy
Increasing percentage of students using acquired skills to produce writing which reflects individuality, creativity and imagination
Strategies to achieve these targets include:
Teacher professional learning on effective and manageable differentiation of literacy teaching
Development of school plan to implement the Australian English curriculum
Full implementation of English K-6 in 2014
Restructure of the roles and responsibilities of Deputy Principal to that of Professional Learning Coordinator and Curriculum Adviser
School Priority 2
Outcome for 2012–2014
Students will more confidently and effectively apply mathematical skills and knowledge to solve problems and to deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts
2013 Targets to achieve this outcome include:
All students achieving expected growth between Year 3 and Year 5 in all strands of Numeracy
90% of Years 3,4 and 5 students achieving the top 4 stanines in ACER Mathematics assessment
Strategies to achieve these targets include:
Use of NAPLAN data and ACER data to identify areas of need and to guide planning
Continued refinement of use of online, differentiated mathematics resources
Analyse Mathematics survey data and utilize to inform planning including resourcing and teaching strategies
Raise awareness of Australian Mathematics curriculum
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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.
Luke Witney – Principal
Christine Dundas – Teacher
Jo Harris – P&C President
Susan Leitch – Deputy Principal
Cora Cuasay – Assistant Principal
Violet Georges – Teacher
Angela Kouts – Teacher
School contact information
Eastwood Public School
Rowe Street Eastwood
Ph: 9874 1600
Fax: 9804 7495
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.eastwood.nsw.edu.au
School Code: 7416
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
