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School Plan 2016

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SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT SCHOOL CONTEXT SCHOOL PLANNING PROCESS

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Our students are active and informed citizens prepared for a complex, rapidly changing world.

Ulladulla Public School is a member of the Milton-Ulladulla Learning Community (MULC) and a part of the Far South-Coast Network of schools. Our school offers a dynamic education in a caring environment. We have a strong commitment to Literacy and Numeracy, and our outstanding teachers are committed to helping all students reach their full potential.

The school student population in 2016 is 701 enrolled in 27 classes from K-6. Ulladulla Public School has a committed Support Unit consisting of MC, IM and ED classes. The school will apply for a 4th

Special Ed class in 2016

In 2014, a planning process was undertaken across the whole school community to review current practices and collect evidence from our school community.This evidence was used in planning sessions to share ideas and identify the priorities for the 2015-2017 school plan. The process included a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat (SWOT) analysis, parent and community surveys, AECG consultation, P&C committee consulation, school Executive consultation and the formation of a Strategic Directions Committee . As a result, three key strategic directions were identified as a basis for developments. These are:

Curriculum Skills and Development Health and Well-being Student Engagement and

Achievement

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This page identifies the 3 strategic directions and the purpose of each one. Each strategic direction will: define the key improvements which combine for the school to achieve excellence represent a high level and future-focused educational priority which is evidence based and data informed be a succinct statement that drives the development of the school’s educational and organisational leadership culture make explicit links to the dimension of the school excellence framework.

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Ensure successful learning outcomes for students in all curriculum areas focussing on literacy and numeracy. Continued development and integration of history and geography across the curriculum.

To create and nurture a supportive social and physical environment where children and staff are happy, safe and empowered to make positive choices.

To support staff in motivating children through quality teaching and learning experiences which target their needs and enhance their achievements.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION 1: Curriculum skills and developmentPURPOSE PEOPLE PROCESSES PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES

Why do we need this particular strategic direction and why is it important?

Ensure successful learning outcomes for students in curriculum through increased engagement in highly effective literacy and numeracy programs.

How do we develop capabilities of our people to bring about transformation?

Students: Student utilise best learning times for Literacy (session 1) and Numeracy (session 2) to minimise interruptions and allow students to achieve their best. Students are engaged as quality learners of literacy and numeracy in the class, home and extra-curricular environments.

Staff: Staff immersed in high quality professional learning designed to enhance their capabilities in delivering rich literacy and numeracy programs. They build a focus on professional dialogue across the school which enhances the teaching and learning environment. Staff encourage and

How do we do it and how will we know? Curriculum differentiation evident in all English

and Mathematics lessons ensuring consistent explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy.

Teacher professional learning funds used to provide TPL for History and Geography unit development and leadership.

Best Start, PLAN and Literacy and Numeracy and History Inquiry continuums to be utilised in all K-2 classrooms.

PLAN, TOWN strategies, Literacy and Numeracy and History Inquiry Continuums to be implemented in all Year 3-6 classrooms.

Staff identify and differentiate the curriculum for “at risk” poor performing students through the collation of longitudinal data and development of

What is achieved and how do we know?Products:

Improved program design, scope and sequences and assessment benchmarks.

Improved whole school evaluation, professional learning and strategic planning.

K-2 Best Start and PLAN trend data indicates areas of needs. Curriculum differentiated accordingly resulting in forward movement in Continuum benchmark clusters.

3-6 PLAN and NAPLAN trend data indicates areas of needs. Curriculum differentiated accordingly resulting in forward movement in Continuum benchmark clusters in Place Value.

Stage 2 and Stage 3 student’s ability to solve problems using Newman’s Error Analysis extended by engagement in IMPROVEMENT MEASURES

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support collegial discussion about:- High expectations- Clear, agreed standards- Early, appropriate intervention- Receiving regular formal and informal feedback and;- Developing Performance and Development Plans.

Parents: Parents and caregivers work with staff and students in classrooms to improve the quality of education programs and to develop a shared understanding of the expectations of the teaching of literacy and numeracy in our school.

Community partners: Deliver the Community Tutor Reading Program to support “at risk” poor performing students within the school. Forge a strategic alliance with the University of Wollongong and other educational facilities to allow Primary

Individual Learning Plans. Whole school professional learning with a focus

on coaching, mentoring and developing Professional Learning Plans for all staff.

Ongoing professional learning via optional lesson studies with buddy / mentor teacher (Lesson Study model - Numeracy).

Facilitate community learning workshops to increase community understanding of literacy and numeracy skills.

Opportunities are extended to staff to attend leadership conferences and professional learning.

Evaluation plan:Curriculum Committees, Executive and Learning Support Team monitor whole school approaches to

numeracy strategy TOWN. This is evidenced by pre and post Stage assessment data.

History content and skills developed and being used across the school and Milton / Ulladulla Learning Community.

Increased number of Aboriginal students performing the top two bands in numeracy and literacy as measured by NAPLAN.

Improved percentages of K-2 students reaching Grade reading levels evidenced by yearly running record assessment.

Increased reading and writing proficiency of Year 3 and Year 5 students as measured by NAPLAN.

Increased number of Aboriginal students performing in the top two bands in literacy as measured by NAPLAN.

What are our newly embedded practices and how are they

Increased percentage of students who are proficient in literacy and numeracy.

Literacy 80% of Infants students achieving expected

Grade reading Levels. Kindergarten L9; Year 1 L18; Year 2 L24

To increase the level of Year 3 students at proficient in reading by 10% (from 46% to 56%)

To increase the level of Year 5 students at proficient in reading by 10% (from 40% to 50%)

To increase the level of Year 3 students at proficient in writing by 10% (from 51% to 61%)

To increase the level of Year 5 students at proficient in writing by 15% (from 18% to 33%)

Numeracy 75% of Infants students exiting Year 2 achieving

the Early Arithmetical Strategies (EAS) Level of Facile

To increase the level of Year 3 students at proficient in numeracy by 10% (from 30% to 40%)

To increase the Proficiency of Year 5 students in numeracy by 15% (from 26% to 41%)

STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2: TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR STUDENTSPURPOSE PEOPLE PROCESSES PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES

Why do we need this particular strategic direction and why is it

To create and nurture a supportive social and physical environment where children and staff are happy, safe and empowered to make positive choices.

How do we develop capabilities of our people to bring about transformation?Students: Students are happy and well-adjusted in the school environment. They are safe, feel nurtured and are empowered to make positive choices. We aim to engage student leaders in the development of leadership capabilities.

Staff: Staff empower students to make positive choices through the implementation of the UPS Discipline Policy. They ensure that the school environment is a happy and positive place by embedding a positive tone into daily practise, school structures, planning, organisation and management. Staff support and empower each other through mentoring, collaboration, honesty and by adhering to the DEC Code Of Conduct as well as the Dignity and Respect in the Workplace

How do we do it and how will we know? School values are clearly defined. Behaviour expectations are taught. There is an ongoing reward system for

expected behaviours. There is a system for responding to

behavioural issues. Effective monitoring and decision

making is evident. Management is effective. Positive well-being of students and

staff is evident. Strategies used include “Bucket Filling

philosophy”,. Kids Matter, Games

What is achieved and how do we know?Products: Increased student attendance >94% A nurturing, safe and supportive physical

environment. Expected behaviours and exemplary achievement

is recognised through the school award programs.

School plans, procedures, expectations for:1. Work, Health and Safety2. Emergency Management3. Code of Conduct4. Attendance are in place.

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Parents:1. Student Discipline Policy2. Student Welfare Policy3. Anti-Bullying Policy4. Anti-Racism PolicyParents / caregivers support staff in implementing the above policies as well as other DEC policy such as the Suspension and Expulsion Policy and Procedures. Parents and caregivers demonstrate positive behaviour by adhering to school procedures, the DEC / P&C Code of Conduct when working with / within the school.

Community partners:AECG – consultation with AECG in regards to MGoals and Aboriginal programs and events.Clubs NSW – provide funds for our programs

Leaders:Learning Support Team

Room, String Movement, Crunch and Sip is implemented K-6

Work, Health, Safety and Accountability: Legislation and departmental policy is

adhered. Termly WHS meetings – checking school practices and disseminating information to staff.

Evaluation plan:Internal - Closely monitor staff and student attendance, student behaviour and feelings of well-being by collecting data and using surveys.External – parent surveys to review the quality and effectiveness of the school programs.

1. Student Discipline Policy2. Student Welfare Policy3. Anti-Bullying Policy4. Anti-Racism Policyare in place.What are our newly embedded practices and how are they integrated and in sync with our purpose?Practices: Positive behaviour is recognised, awarded and

encouraged in the classroom, on the playground, at assemblies and during awards ceremonies and special events.

The school values are embedded in all areas of school life, practise and procedures.

Students / staff reflect on their health and well-being. Student, class and whole school goal setting drive

behaviour improvement? Staff behave in a safe and professional manner and

adhere to the school’s Staff Code of Conduct, the DEC Code of Conduct, Dignity and Respect in the Workplace Charter and policy and legislation relating to Work, Health and Safety.and policy and legislation relating to Work, Health and Safety

Reduce suspension rates of students by 50% (16 in 2015 to 8 in 2016)

Reduce detention rates of students by 25% (121 in 2015 to 90 in 2016)

Positive response by students and parents to School Life Survey 2016

Increase number of students receiving Gold Awards by 10% (177 in 2015 to 195 in 2016)

STRATEGIC DIRECTION 3: TO STRENGTHEN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND ENHANCE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTSPURPOSE PEOPLE PROCESSES PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES

Why do we need this particular strategic direction and why is it important?

To support staff in motivating children through quality teaching and learning experiences which target their needs and enhance their achievements.

How do we develop capabilities of our people to bring about transformation?

Students: Students are engaged in their learning. They enjoy coming to school, are open-minded, motivated, self-disciplined and willing to try new things and develop their skills in using information and communication technologies, sporting, performing arts and creative directions.

Staff: Staff capabilities are developed through professional learning, training and school-wide systems and structures. Staff support and educate their peers to develop their leadership,

How do we do it and how will we know?Quality Support For Staff: Collegial support is provided. Collaborative planning and programming takes place. Leadership capacity is enhanced. The School Plan is integral to the operations of the

school.

Motivating Children: Increasing student attendance with engaging

opportunities. Technology integration. Environmental integration – Forest Ferals, goats,

recycling. Extra-curricular and elective opportunities.

What is achieved and how do we know?Products: High level of student attendance. Extra-curricular and extension opportunities for

students. Support opportunities where students are

engaged in their learning. Technology implementation, including

professional learning. Cultural awareness and support of Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander students. GAITS opportunities through Writing, Science,

Music, Sport and ArtWhat are our newly embedded practices and IMPROVEMENT MEASURES

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quality teaching skills and confidence.

Parents: Parents work with staff to improve the range and quality of extra-curricular opportunities for students. Parents support students to engage in their learning through participation in classroom and extracurricular programs. Parents participate in learning sessions on literacy, numeracy, technology and new NSW BOS syllabus documents to be able to effectively support students.Community partners:Leaders: continue to initiate specific and whole school programs to meet the needs of our student’s learning.

Gifted and talented education and extension programs. Establish transition links 6-7; P-K

Learning Support: Providing a number of learning support program - Fast 4

Word; Multi Lit; Mini Lit

Aboriginal Education: Cultural awareness training for staff. Increased involvement of Aboriginal students, parents /

caregivers and families in decision making. AECG involvement MGoals established

Parental and Community Engagement: Increased access and opportunity for all community members

to be involved in school initiatives and decision making.

Evaluation plan:Monitor staff, student and community participation and involvement in programs and initiatives by using data and tools eg surveys

how are they integrated and in sync with our purpose?Practices: Motivating teaching and learning opportunities

across the school to improve student engagement; demonstrated in:

Literacy and Numeracy lessons, Unit activities in all KLAs Extra-curricular opportunities in sport, Literacy,

Numeracy and the arts; Proactive teachers who are focused on

integrating technology to support student engagement and quality teaching.

Reflection upon practice informs personalised teacher professional learning and performance improvement?

Personal Learning Plans, Individual Education Plans for high support needs students are developed.

Professional Learning Plans for staff are developed.

Student attendance is increased to 94% by December 2015 (2014 Semester 2 attendance was 93.35%).

Increased learning support measured by outcomes achieved.

Extracurricular opportunities are available for students. Measured by number of students taking up these activities.

Technology integration opportunities are available for students. Measured by the effective use of Ipads in class.

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