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West Leeming Primary School

‘Aspire’

Annual Report 2015

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Introduction Welcome to the West Leeming Primary School Annual Report for 2015. This report provides our community with an overview of the school’s performance in terms of academic achievement, pastoral care, attendance, student behaviour and engagement and non-academic endeavours. It is recommended that the report be read in conjunction with student reports, newsletters, our website and other school documentation in order to gain an overall perspective of the school journey throughout 2015. The staff of this school have a professional commitment to engaging all students with a stimulating learning program that builds upon existing skills and knowledge and motivates students to pursue goals and achieve their potential. We want students to value education and develop a commitment to lifelong learning. While there is a specific focus on developing students’ abilities in the critically important domains of literacy and numeracy, our aim is to provide an education that develops the whole child. This means ensuring we develop and nurture the academic, social and emotional needs of each child. We aim to produce students with not only academic talent, but also with awareness of the wider world and a social conscience. West Leeming Primary School has long been recognised as a school that pursues for our students, the development of an environmentally responsible ethic which is appropriate in an increasingly fragile world. The school’s sustainability program focuses on reducing, reusing and recycling. West Leeming Primary School works in a highly effective partnership with our P&C Association and School Council. We work diligently to ensure a strong sense of community and with the support and assistance of the P&C and School Council we enjoy a high level of community involvement and engagement. Throughout 2015, these two bodies provided important leadership and complemented the work of the school staff. 2015 was a significant year in that it was the first time our Year 6 students were the oldest in the school, with Year 7 now being the first year of secondary school. Our Year 6 students made a seamless transition to being the leadership group and provided a positive role for younger students. Kim Doust PRINCIPAL

‘Aspire’

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Our Vision West Leeming Primary School is committed to providing whole school and classroom programs that engage students in the learning process and stimulate their interest and desire to learn more. This is achieved through the provision of contemporary, high quality teaching and learning programs that build upon students’ existing knowledge and provide structures to scaffold learning. While academic development is the main focus, we also aim to provide a rounded education which involves opportunities for students to develop skills, abilities and interests in areas such as performing arts and physical education. With a music specialist and opportunities for engagement in the School of Instrumental Music program, students of our school may choose to become involved in the band, choir or string ensemble. West Leeming has a proud record of success in interschool sport, including athletics, cross country running, football, cricket, basketball and more. We strive to provide a safe learning environment for students and staff, where the focus is on collaboration, cooperation and mutual respect.

Our Values Our values reflect those of the Department of Education: Learning; Excellence; Equity; and Care. Learning At West Leeming Primary School, we value and promote lifelong learning. We believe that every child has the capacity to learn and develop skills that will enable them to contribute meaningfully to society. Excellence We set high expectations and challenge all members of the school to strive for excellence. The school has a very positive reputation within the local community and it is incumbent upon all members of the school community to contribute towards the maintenance and enhancement of this reputation. Equity We recognise that not all children have the same needs and therefore endeavour to produce an inclusive teaching and learning environment where cultural, social, emotional and learning difficulties are recognised and individual needs are appropriately and sensitively addressed. Care Our school culture is characterised by trust, mutual respect and a strong environmental ethic.

Residents of Leeming Retirement Village attend the school’s Anzac Service

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Our School Operations The loss of Year 7 students did not impact significantly on enrolment numbers, with the school averaging 470 students from Kindergarten – Year 6 throughout 2015. The school operated 2 Kindergarten classes, Kindergarten/Pre Primary (K/PP) class, 2 Pre Primary classes and 15 classes from Year 1 to Year 6. Beyond the regular classroom program, our students had access to a specialist French language program (Years 3 – 6), Performing Arts program and Science. The French language program, conducted by Deputy Principal and Francophile, Mr Peter Millar, is of the highest calibre and greatly enjoyed by the children. Such is the popularity of the program, that Mr Millar offers French extension classes before school once per week. The Performing Arts program is similarly embraced by the students with the school boasting a choir, band and string ensemble, along with the School of Instrumental Music offering opportunities to learn violin, guitar, cello, trumpet and clarinet. School assemblies, a recital night at Leeming Senior High School and visits to the Leeming Retirement Village provide opportunities for students to perform publicly.

A purpose-built Science room and two dedicated science teachers provide opportunities for students to be engaged in practical science experiments and activities. Mrs Julie Hill teaches the junior classes, while Mr Rob Osborne, Deputy Principal, teaches Science to students from Years 4, 5 and 6. Aligned with the Department of Education’s priorities for schools to focus on literacy and numeracy, these domains are given prominence and are central to all learning. Highly creditable NAPLAN results reflect sound teaching pedagogy and a commitment to developing students’ skills in these areas. The teachers of this school are teaching, assessing and reporting in the Australian Curriculum. They also engage in regular Phase-of-Learning meetings and meet with teachers of Leeming Primary School, Banksia Park Primary School and Leeming Senior High School to embed the understandings of the Australian Curriculum. These meetings also allow for planning, moderation, reflection and professional learning. More broadly, membership of the Roe Education Network, which comprises 12 local schools, allows for the sharing of ideas, strategies, resources and professional learning opportunities.

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French Language Program Students of West Leeming Primary School excelled with their French studies during 2015 with the support of our Language Assistant, Mr Quentin Hagen, from Reunion Island. Quentin’s weekly visits were much anticipated as he helped guide the children’s skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and responding. A highlight of the year was the success of our senior students in the Alliance Francaise Poetry Recitation Competition. Pictured here with Quentin and Mr Peter Millar, are students from Year 5 and 6 who won prizes in their respective divisions.

Winners in the Alliance Francais Poetry Recitation Competition

In June, a group of 15 students from a high school in Toulouse visited West Leeming Primary School. The students were hosted by families from Willetton Senior High School and joined us for a day to share activities with our Year 6 students. Games and songs in the target language proved great fun for all. Mr Peter Millar Deputy Principal and Teacher of French

Music Program As music changes and evolves, so does the music program. Classes have included the use of iPads to create and record music as well as to video sequences and add music to the videos. Ukuleles and tuners were purchased by the P&C and successfully introduced to the Year 5 students. Some have purchased their own and regularly bring them to class.

Not all things change. The instrumental program still has over 65 participants. These students regularly perform at assemblies and entertained the residents of the Leeming Retirement Village. The Recital Night in Term 4 was an outstanding evening for students and parents. Teachers from The School of Instrumental Music continue to teach our students to a high level and are to be congratulated on their efforts.

The Choir sang at the Anzac Day Service, an assembly and participated in the Massed Choir Festival at the University of Western Australia. This was an event which the students will long remember. One of our students, Kate Tomic was chosen to sing solo, while another, Sarah Brasier, was a co-compere.

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West Leeming Christmas Choir comprised students from Years 3 – 6, who performed at school and for the Leeming Retirement Village. We thank Mrs Shin Jee, who accompanied the choir this year.

Year 2 and 3 students participated in the Sing Fest, an annual event for local schools to come together to sing as a community choir. Our students thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity.

I will be teaching in Canada in 2016 and Jennifer Higgins, from Smithers, British Columbia, will be at West Leeming. She will take all music classes, band and choir as well as other duties. I am sure she will find our school a great place at which to teach and the community will make her feel welcome. I will return in 2017. Rosemary Mathie Music Specialist

Sport Program 2015 saw the start of a new era with Year 7 students starting at high school for the first time. With Year 6’s as our senior students, the first event on the sporting calendar was the Faction Swimming Carnival, held at Riverton Leisureplex. Canning emerged victorious, followed by Curtin, Murdoch and Hackett. The Summer Carnival saw Year 5’s participate with Year 6’s in the sports of basketball, cricket, t-ball and volleyball against four other schools. Winter sports were the focus of Term 2 with the Winter Carnival being a highlight. West Leeming performed consistently, with one team from each of the four sports reaching the Grand Final. The interschool team was successful in winning the cross country championship held at Piney Lakes Reserve. The Athletics Carnival in 4th Term was won by Curtin and followed by Hackett, Murdoch and Canning. We had many age group champions and runners-up in the Interschool Athletics in which the school finished fourth. Throughout 2015, we were visited by representatives from football, cricket, athletics, basketball and tennis. Students were also lucky enough to be visited by players from the West Coast Eagles and Perth Scorchers. Alan Placanica Physical Education Specialist

The excitement of the Junior Athletics Carnival

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The tables below show the performance of our students compared with all Australian students, all West Australian students and students of ‘like schools.’ The most meaningful comparison is with ‘like schools’ as this compares schools of similar demographics.

YEAR 3

Australian

Mean

WA Mean

West Leeming

Like Schools

Numeracy

398

388

467

427

Reading

426

413

480

451

Spelling

409

400

473

433

Grammar & Punctuation

433

424

503

468

Writing

416

408

473

440

YEAR 5

Australian Mean

WA Mean

West Leeming

Like Schools

Numeracy

492

485

534

520

Reading

498

489

542

521

Spelling

498

493

521

522

Grammar and Punctuation

504

496

559

536

Writing

478

471

511

496

Performance Summary

YEAR 3 YEAR 5 Numeracy 2.2 -0.2 Reading 1.3 0.0 Spelling 1.6 -0.8 Grammar and Punctuation 1.3 0.2 Writing 1.3 0.1

Above Expected – More than one standard deviation above the predicted school mean. Expected – Within one standard deviation of the expected school mean. Below Expected – More than one standard deviation below the expected school mean.

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Year 3 students achieving in the top 20%, middle 60% and bottom 20% of the State and compared to Like Schools:

YEAR 3 NUMERACY State West Leeming PS Like Schools

Top 20% 57% 37% Middle 60% 39% 57% Bottom 20% 4% 6%

YEAR 3 READING

State West Leeming PS Like Schools Top 20% 50% 39%

Middle 60% 46% 52% Bottom 20% 4% 9%

YEAR 3 SPELLING

State West Leeming PS Like Schools Top 20% 47% 28%

Middle 60% 53% 66% Bottom 20% 0% 6%

YEAR 3 GRAMMAR and PUNCTUATION

State West Leeming PS Like Schools Top 20% 50% 34%

Middle 60% 44% 60% Bottom 20% 6% 6%

YEAR 3 WRITING

State West Leeming PS Like Schools Top 20% 68% 44%

Middle 60% 29% 50% Bottom 20% 3% 6%

Our Year 3 students performed above expectations in all five areas of assessment. To record results significantly higher than ‘like schools’ is particularly pleasing and reflects the efforts of this cohort of students as well as their current teachers and those who have taught them in previous years.

In-depth analysis by staff will identify those students at risk and specific plans will be developed and enacted for these students in 2016.

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Year 5 students achieving in the top 20%, middle 60% and bottom 20% of the State and compared to Like Schools:

YEAR 5 NUMERACY State West Leeming PS Like Schools

Top 20% 49% 37% Middle 60% 49% 58% Bottom 20% 2% 5%

YEAR 5 READING

State West Leeming PS Like Schools Top 20% 51% 38%

Middle 60% 45% 54% Bottom 20% 4% 8%

YEAR 5 SPELLING

State West Leeming PS Like Schools Top 20% 31% 35%

Middle 60% 64% 58% Bottom 20% 5% 7%

YEAR 5 GRAMMAR and PUNCTUATION

State West Leeming PS Like Schools Top 20% 55% 43%

Middle 60% 36% 49% Bottom 20% 9% 8%

YEAR 5 WRITING State West Leeming PS Like Schools

Top 20% 40% 32% Middle 60% 56% 61% Bottom 20% 4% 7%

Our Year 5 students performed admirably, with results closely reflecting those of ‘like schools’. Specific attention will be paid to identifying students at risk and developing and enacting specific plans for those students. More generally, it will be important to focus on Spelling in 2016.

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Student Attendance

YEAR WLPS LIKE SCHOOLS WA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2013 95.1% 94.4% 92.6% 2014 94.4% 94.1% 92.1% 2015 95.7% 94.8% 92.7%

Improved attendance in 2015 was pleasing as our goal was to attain an attendance rate at or above 95% which was achieved. Comments in the newsletter about the importance of regular attendance seem to have had an effect. The focus in 2016 will be on improving punctuality as there are students throughout the school, but particularly in the Kindergarten, Pre Primary and Junior Primary areas, whose consistent lack of punctuality is cause for concern. Attendance Category

Regular Attendance

AT RISK Indicated Moderate Severe

2013 86.9% 10.1% 2.3% 0.4% 2014 85.6% 11.2% 2.2% 0.8% 2015 89.9% 8.1% 1.6% 0.2%

WA Schools 2015 78.0% 15.0% 5.0% 2.0%

KEY: Regular Attendance = 90% attendance or greater At Risk (Indicated) = 80% - 90% attendance At Risk (Moderate) = 60% - 80% attendance At Risk (Severe) = Less than 60% attendance

Staff Profile West Leeming Primary School has a blend of experienced teachers and those in the earlier years of their careers. All teaching staff meet the professional requirements to teach in WA public schools and are registered with the Teachers’ Registration Board. All have a professional ethic and are committed to ensuring currency of knowledge and being at the forefront of educational innovation and reform.

Staff Information Number FTE Administration Staff Principal 1 1.0 Deputy Principals 2 2.0 Total Admin Staff 3 3.0 Teaching Staff Level 3 Teachers 3 2.8 Other Teaching Staff 25 20.6 Total Teaching Staff 28 23.4 School Support Staff Clerical / Administrative 3 1.6 Gardening / Maintenance 1 0.4 Other Non-Teaching Staff 12 9.5 Total School Support Staff 16 11.5 Total: 47 37.9

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1 29,957.00$ 30,152.30$ 2 120,518.00$ 65,510.17$ 3 22,000.00$ 4,475.72$ 4 120,250.00$ 17,814.69$ 5 -$ -$ 6 -$ -$ 7 65,439.00$ 65,441.69$ 8 17,501.00$ 7,894.74$ 9 725.00$ -$

10 -$ -$ 11 Farm Revenue (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$ 12 -$ -$

376,390.00$ 191,289.31$ 34,560.00$ 34,560.20$

Student Centred Funding 472,080.00$ 182,080.00$ 883,030.00$ 407,929.51$

-$ -$ 883,030.00$ 407,929.51$

Locally Rai 117,952.88$ Student Ce 182,080.00$ Other Govt 65,441.69$ Other 7,894.74$ Transfers f -$

373,369.31$

1 28,550.00$ 5,763.03$ 2 45,886.00$ 18,721.38$ 3 145,490.00$ 54,085.88$ 4 97,700.00$ 22,498.50$ 5 243,133.00$ 94,181.60$ 6 14,500.00$ 4,384.55$ 7 194,000.00$ -$ 8 251.00$ 51.89$ 9 89,480.00$ 32,909.27$

10 -$ -$ 11 -$ -$ 12 Farm Operations (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$ 13 Farm Revenue to CO (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$ 14 Camp School Fees to CO (Camp Schools only) -$ -$ 15 24,040.00$ -$

883,030.00$ 232,596.10$ -$ -$

883,030.00$ 232,596.10$

Bank Balance 421,763.00$ Made up of: -$

1 General Fund Balance 175,333.41$ 2 Deductible Gift Funds -$ 3 Trust Funds -$ 4 Asset Replacement Reserves 250,669.00$ 5 Suspense Accounts 2,231.62$ 6 Cash Advances -$ 7 Tax Position 6,471.03-$

421,763.00$

Revenue from Co, Regional Office and Other Schools

WEST LEEMING PRIMARY SCHOOLFinancial Summary as at

Actual

31 December 2015

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Buildings, Property and EquipmentCurriculum and Student Services

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Budget Actual

Locally Raised Funds32%

Student Centred Funding

49%

Other Govt Grants17%

Other 2%

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0%

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Recommendations for 2016 • With all staff now having completed the modules associated with the National Quality Standard,

there will be a whole-school commitment to ensuring we meet all aspects of NQS.

• Continue to schedule Phase-of-Learning meetings to enable teachers to plan, collaborate and moderate with each other.

• Schedule Phase-of-Learning meetings once per term across the four Leeming schools to provide

teachers with opportunities to plan, collaborate and moderate on a broader scale.

• Continue to promote and provide opportunities for the Leeming Schools’ Professional Learning Committee to lead a cell approach towards professional learning.

• Ensure that the School Improvement Plan and Operational Plans reflect the intent and directions

of the Director General’s Focus 2016 document.

• Adhere to the timeline of implementation of the Australian Curriculum with regard to teaching, assessing and reporting.

• Continue to target student attendance, with a particular focus on punctuality.

• Conduct a National School Opinion Survey of parents, staff and students as done in 2014.