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ANNUAL REPORT 2017

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

It is an honour to present to our community the 2017 Annual Report. This report provides information to parents and the community about what is important to us (our school priorities), how the work that we do is impacting our students (student achievement) and what it is that makes Swan View Senior High School a proud public school.

The 2017 Annual Report is a significant milestone in our journey as an Independent Public School, it is the end of our first 3 year planning and review cycle and captures our significant achievements over the past 3 years as well as our commitment to sustained improvement in the years to come.

The annual report is a summation of the ongoing review of student performance data and planning for improvement that occurs in 12 month cycles. All of our staff are involved in school review and plan development. As student achievement is the responsibility of all staff at our school.

As an Independent Public School we have been trusted to make decisions for our school and with our community. With this increase in autonomy comes an increasing

The contribution of Swan View Senior High School to the system was also recognised by the Director General in relation to the development and implementation of the Aboriginal and Cultural Standards Framework (ACSF).

While the development of the annual report is about taking a moment to reflect, it is also a time to ensure that we have our sights set on the future. “Swan View 2020: From Strength to Strength” is the name of our next Business Plan (2018-2020) and articulates our “indicators of success” and “commitments” to our students and community for the next 3 years. This plan has been developed through consultation with the school board, staff and students, whilst some of the priorities have changed slightly one thing that hasn’t is the commitment to our community that we will continue to go “from strength to strength.”

Melesha SandsPrincipal

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL accountability and in 2017 we underwent our first external DES (Department of Education Services) review. This review saw three independent reviewers undertake a desktop analysis of school performance data, review school planning document and evidence of student achievement and spend two days in our school where they interviewed students, parents, community members, partner primary school principals and staff. Throughout this year’s annual report you will see evidence of their findings and reference to the review findings.

Whilst the DES review consolidated our commitment to student achievement and self –assessment this is only one component of the school review. As a staff and, with the school board, we have a constant and cyclic process for ongoing review. This review is aligned to the priorities in the 2015-2017 Business Plan.

At the school development day in January 2017, I made my expectations clear to all staff “That there is an unrelenting focus on student achievement and high quality teaching and learning” and “staff engage in reflection and professional development to develop new knowledge and skills.”

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 I Swan View Senior High School

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Swan View Senior High School is proud to be an Independent Public School, utilising the flexibilities and taking seriously the responsibility of making decisions at the school for the school. A key element of successful Independent Public Schools is an effective school board that governs and advocates for the school it represents.

The Swan View Senior High School board membership includes school, community and parent representatives who are all committed to quality education for all students. This group of people bring extensive experience and expertise to the group. On behalf of the school community Swan View would like to thank and acknowledge the school board members.

In 2017 the school board played a significant role in the DES review as one of the key requirements in an IPS school is that the school establishes an effective school board and strong governance. Effective governance is defined as “an intergrated system of decision making that has student success and school effectivement as its overarching purpose.”

STRONG GOVERNANCE AND RIGOUROUS SELF ASSESSMENT

Governance by the SVSHS School Board was identified as a highlight in the 2017 DES review and findings related to the board included:

“The commitment and confidence of the board in overseeing the growth and development of policies and practices of the school is an area of strength.”

“The board participated in the establishment and review of the schools vision and direction, which is articulated in the business plan, and closely monitors this on an agreed schedule.”

“ The board has a mature level of function which gives the reviewers confidence in the sustainability of the governance practices.”

Acknowledgement of the effectiveness of school board has not only come from the external DES reviewers, but from the Department of Education with Principal, Melesha Sands, being chosen to represent secondary school principals on the “Public School Council and Board Development Project” group and deliver board training across the state in 2018.

2017 SVSHS School Board Membership

Mr Gerry Borger

Ms Melesha Sands

Mrs Margaret Sheedy-Dove Mr Jorgen Mackie

Mrs Vanya ThomasMrs Sheila SmithMrs Karen BealeMrs Sharon GardnerMrs Kendall Earnshaw Miss Kate Wilson/Mrs Karen Scriven

Mr John Vidler Mr Michael LorraineMrs Robyn De Fraine

School Board Chair andCommunity MemberPrincipal - Swan View Senior High School Principal - Swan View Primary School Community Development Manager - The Smith Family ParentParentParent Parent Community MemberDeputy Principal - Swan View Senior High SchoolTeacherTeacherTeacher

The Swan View Senior High School Board members endorsed the 2017 Annual Report for publication on Tuesday 20 March 2018.


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TESTIMONIALS


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It is great to see above all the enthusiasm of the students- their optimism, their energy, the great work the teachers are doing, supported by families and the community. Swan View students are going to follow and there are going to excel beyond their dreams because of the great foundation they have here at Swan View Senior High School.

Thank you for your efforts in involving the SVSHS Emergency Cadets in the DFES NAIDOC activities. The staff that were present at the walk have all praised the cadets highly – many popping into my office solely to tell me how impressed they were with the cadets behaviour and how positively they interacted with staff attending. They were great ambassadors to both the cadets program and the school.

I would like to congratulate you on the graduation last night; it was evident of your genuine connection, love and care for your students and a true sense of celebrating with them.

Principals like you, who really get it, show leadership and become champions for programs such as Follow The Dream, make all the difference. Thank you, again

On behalf of the ESA team, I would like to extend a huge thank you to all teachers, school staff members and especially the fabulous and inspiring students at Swan View Senior High School. We were blown away by the ‘can do’ attitude of all of the staff and students. Nicola and Melesha your passion and commitment to the broader school vision and holistic ABLE programs is palpable and incredibly humbling. The embedded leadership and support is fundamental and it is clear to see this thread is stitched through every element of the fabric of your school.

Our reason for writing to you is to acknowledge the efforts of your staff and students in the literacy and numeracy gains you have made over the three year period from 2013-2016. Through targeted literacy and numeracy intervention, teacher support and student determination and hard work your school ranks in the top 50 for improvement.

I have been asked to pass on a thank you from AD grandmother. The thank you is to all of the staff, from the front office to the classrooms for the wonderful work that they are doing. She said her grandson comes home from school enthused and happy with all his subjects.

I was truly honoured to be a guest speaker at the SVSHS Closing the Gap event and have the opportunity to talk about importance of education and how many doors it opens. Swan View Senior High School is a group of inspiring individuals determined to success in their personal lives and I am so proud that Swan View is a “Closing the Gap” success story.

Students and parents are appreciative of the provision of an environment where students build confidence and social skills and staff are committed with a genuine interest in the students.

RK is an outstanding teacher. She establishes a positive culture in her classroom, scaffolds learning to ensure students experience success, and always comes back to the agreed classroom expectations.

Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister

Lynelle Fozard, Strategic Volunteer Coordinator

Bruce Sherborne Engagement and Transitions Manager

Cate Sims, Chief Executive Officer Polly Farmer Foundation

Victoria Johnson, Education Services Australia General Manager

Patrick Garnett (Chair) and Allan Blagaich (Chief Executive Officer) School Curriculum and Standards Authority

Year 7 parent

Honourable Ken Wyatt

2017 DES Review Findings

SSENB Visiting Teacher


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2017 HIGHLIGHTS

Academic Achievement Assemblies Beach CarnivalANZAC AssemblyNAIDOC AssemblyShowcase AssemblyReconciliation Week LaunchClosing the Gap Acknowledgement EventTwilight Tour - Prospective Parent Information EveningYear 12 Celebrations – School Ball at Mulberry on Swan, final assembly, dress up day and Year 12 Awards Ceremony at ECU Mount LawleySwan View SHS 40th Anniversary CelebrationOrientation Day Assembly and Parent Morning TeaAboriginal Awards EveningScholarship WinnersStep Up Senior School preparation program

Curtin’s “Race around the Campus” UWA “Ahead” incursions UWA Aspire Advocates ECU Science Conference ECU Young Writers workshopsECU Follow Your Curiosity

“Matilda” theatre production excursion Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza” & Black Swan’s “The Lighthouse Girl” Excursions“Endgame” theatre excursion Stage Combat Perth IncursionsAnnual Book Week Tour to partner primary schoolsPrimary school FAME tryouts

Mathletics in Year 7 – 10, Foundation and Prelimi-nary Year 11 and 12I.T. Skills Years 7 to 12After school Mathematics and Science tutoring for Lower School and Upper School StudentsDedicated ATAR Maths and Science after hours tutoringPhysics Adventure World excursionSciTech Excursion with Year 7sBiology Excursion to Harry Perkins Institute of Medical ResearchRobotics Club Wednesday afternoonsComputing Club Tuesday and Thursday After-noonsLab rats with ECUStep-Up Tutor ProgramFollow your curiosity ECU

Peer Support Program National “Bullying No Way” Day ECU Partnership with school of Social Work Implementation the school wide Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Promotional visits to Primary SchoolsFAME and Basketball tryouts at Primary SchoolsShowcase AssemblyACE LaunchHarmony Day Basketball Tournament with Primary SchoolsSchool Drama Production Matinee for Primary SchoolsBook Week Drama Tour to Primary SchoolsPrimary School Year 6 Scholarship Winners Morning Tea

Landgate’s International Women’s Day EventNational Closing the Gap Day Breakfast ImagiNATION National Young Leaders Day EventWEX (public service work experience) in CanberraUniversity of Melbourne Young Leaders ProgramsBlack Swan Theatre Work Experience ProgramYirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s production of ‘Conversations with the Dead’.‘Remembering Indigenous Services ‘ Ceremony at the State War Memorial in Kings Park Eight students attended Sorry Day Concert‘Walking on Country’ in the footsteps of Fanny Balbuk Yooreel excursion WAAPA Aboriginal Theatre graduates production of ‘Windmill Baby’.

Primary school visits to promote SVSHSBasketball representation in the Junior Hills CompBasketball Program lunchShowcase assembly performanceHarmony Day primary schools carnival at SVSHS

School Drama production “Lord of the Flies”Annual Arts Open Day and Awards nightSwan View “The Voice” competition Swan View Primary School Music Song projectSchool of Instrumental Music programmeSenior band participation in “The Battle of the Bands” at the Swan View Show and IMSS Contemporary Festival.Visual Art Exhibition, Sculptures by the Sea and Perspectives excursionsMedia excursion to Channel 9 studios Zombie Flash MobExcursion to the balletPerformance Assembly

Harmony Day Basketball Tournament with Primary SchoolsSVSHS representation at Year 7-10 lightning carnivals Seen & Heard Health Expo excursionRe-introduction of athletics to the 7-10 Phys Ed programYear 11 bush walking camp around Yallingup - new locationYear 11 & 12 mountain biking camps around Margaret River - new locationPhys Ed ‘Subway Awards’ every five weeks for 1 student per class

Participation in the “Worn Out, Worn Art” ProjectYr 7 Home Economics Bush Tucker Tasting excursion

Focus – Women in Leadership Interview to Impress Workshops Aspirations career program Multiplex Careers and Stadium Tour

Peer Support CampStudent Representative Council CampYoung Leaders Program Focus – Women in Leadership with Australian Business Community Networks

Talk It Out Workshops Tuning into TeensLearning ClubOrientation Day – Year 6 Students morning teaOrientation Day – Parents Morning TeaParent Engagement Survey – Teachers and Parents

Events and Celebrations

Achieving Curriculum Excellence (ACE), University Partnerships and Career Development

FAME – Specialist Drama Academy Science and Mathematics

Student Support & Well Being

Primary School PartnershipsFollow The Dream

Basketball Academy

The Arts

Health and Physical Education

MADD ProgramTechnologies

Australian Business Community Network (ABCN)

Leadership ProgramsSwan Education Precinct

Top 50 WACE School 97.4% Achievement of Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 100% Vocational Education and Training (VET) completion Year 10 “Step Up” program was identified as an area of strength in supporting students to gain the skills required for and transition to senior school. Median ATAR raised 10 marks

Raise the median ATAR through a focus on high quality teaching and learningContinued focus on increasing the number of students participating in an ATAR pathway Increase retention from Years 10 -12 through development of “Jump Into WACE”, work readiness and engagement programs. Appointment of the “Building Better Futures” Coordinator and greater alignment of workforce planning with SVSHS 2020: Indicators of Success and for the provision of excellence in pastoral care and support.

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ACADEMIC RIGOUR & SUCCESSFUL STUDENT PATHWAYSA relentless focus on student achievement continues to be at the forefront of the minds and hearts of staff at Swan View Senior High School.

Senior School Achievement

A graduation (WACE) rate of 97.4% in 2017 made Swan View Senior High School one of the Top 50 schools in Western Australia last year. This significant achievement exceeds the state and like school averages of, respectively and showed that our commitment to our student’s success is at the forefront of our everyday work. We continued to sustain our success in the area of VET delivery with “100% VET completion”, means that every Year 12 student has received a national qualification and has a clear pathway to employment, alternative entry to university and/or further training.

The Class of 2017 were the second cohort of students to complete Year 12 under the requirements of the new Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). Achievement of a

WACE Achievement Rate: count (% of eligible students) Source: SCSA data files

SchoolLike Schools (%)Public Schools

201797.4%76%88%

2016***88%79%90%

201596%94%96%

201496%97%97%

2013100%96%97%

Student’s success in the ATAR pathway continues to be a priority and in 2017 the median ATAR rose 10 points.

The Academic Curriculum Extension (ACE) program continues to be an important strategy in supporting students and parents to “scale new heights” when it comes to post secondary pathways. This program has solid partnerships with Western Australian Universities, who provide support through specialist tutoring, exam preparation, study skills and campus visits. The highly successful “Step Up” program identified specific skills and knowledge students needed for senior school success, this program was identified as an area of strength in the DES review.

Priority

1WACE signifies that a student has successfully met the breadth and depth standard, the achievement standard and the literacy and numeracy standard in their senior secondary schooling. Without a doubt the new WACE requirements make achieving this certificate more difficult than in the past.

During 2017 we undertook a review of our senior school team, to ensure that workforce planning had greater alignment with our student needs and in preparation for the success indicators in Swan View 2020 (2018-2020 Business Plan). This included the development and appointment of a Level 3 administrator to the new “Building Better Futures” position. This leadership position will contribute with the further development of a high care and high performance environment for our senior school students. This position compliments, leads and collaborates with the senior school team members including the Vocational Education and Training Coordinator, Work Place Learning Coordinator, Program Coordinator Operations, Follow the Dream Coordinator, Clontarf Director and Principal.

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NAPLAN reading progress (7-9) above like and state schools NAPLAN comparative performance for reading “Above Expected” – green flagLongitudinal trends across reading and writingDES review findings relating to principals expectations of all staff engaging in the analysis and monitoring of student performance data. Performance of year 9 Aboriginal students in reading and writing

Greater emphasis on planning for improvement in numeracy progress and achievement Renewed focus on specific numeracy and writing strategies that target the middle 60% of students from Year 7 Early identification and targeted support for Category 2 OLNA students

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Priority

1Literacy and Numeracy

Literacy and numeracy remain key domains of learning which are essential for success at school, provides preparation for further study and work and ensures our students are well prepared for employment and further training. Being literate and numerate opens doors for the future and we take the responsibility for this seriously. In reviewing student achievement in literacy and numeracy we use a range of student performance data, including OLNA and NAPLAN. This gives us information about student achievement (their performance at a point in time) and student progress (how much SVSHS has value added to students between years 7 and 9).

NAPLAN Student Achievement – Year 9

The DES review findings were that “data sets indicate an upward trend in student performance in reading and writing. Progress and achievement against like schools in NAPLAN indicates the need to target Year 7 & 9 students in the middle 60% to lift the schools progress and achievement above like schools.”

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Reading554243

Writing 324148

Numeracy576258

This table shows the number of NAPLANS gained from when the cohort was tested as year 7 students (2015), to when they were tested as year 9 students (2017). It compares NAPLANS

gained at SVSHS against like schools and the state averages.

There has been a strong focus on literacy across the curriculum, whilst this focus will continue to be maintained a renewed and reviewed focus on numeracy will be included in Swan View 2020 due to a noticeable increase in students in the bottom 20% from 2015-2017. Leadership team members have undertaken the initial work in the development of a whole school numeracy strategy.


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2HIGH STANDARDS OF STUDENT BEHAVIOUR, ENGAGEMENT & ATTENDANCE Student wellbeing and engagement is the cornerstone of students reaching their potential. Swan View Senior High School takes a proactive approach to our school’s Code of Conduct – “Respectful, Responsible and Ready” outlines expectations for everyone in our school community.

Positive Student Behaviour and Engagement

In 2017 Swan View Senior High School began its journey as a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school. PBS is a whole-school approach that promotes positive behaviour across the school and develops safe and supportive learning environments. This is established through the school community (students, staff and parents) working together to establish expectations for behaviour that are clear, explicit and positive. The key belief of PBS is that like academic subjects, behaviours must be explicitly taught to students.

The implementation of whole school Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is one of the top three priorities for SVSHS, as identified in Swan View 2020.

Development of the PBS DARE (Diligent, Accountable, Respectful and Extraordinary) matrix through whole school input and feedbackConsolidation of PBS Lead Team with high levels of staff interest and nominationsSignificant reduction in suspensions Student Wellbeing Programs including Creative Sparks, Seen and Heard, Onsite Psych and ECU Social Work partnerships providing extra services to SVSHS students and families Partnership with School Special Educational Needs Behaviour and Engagement that provided withdrawal and outreach programs for students requiring intensive support.

Implementation of PBS – with a focus on teaching the expected behaviours and positive reward systems, organisational structures and workforce planning to support implementation. Undertake evidence based student surveys regarding student health and wellbeing Appointment of an additional Engagement officer – Year 7/8 to provide pastoral care for students. Appointment of a Transition Coordinator to work with partner primary schools and support transition of year 6 students to Swan View Senior High School

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To monitor our implementation of PBS over the coming years we undertook an initial evaluation using the PBS school evaluation tool (SET) to provide us with baseline data. This data revealed that:

• 86% of staff where able to list the 3 R’s (Respectful, Responsible and Ready), whilst only 46% of students could list them• 53% of staff said that they had taught/talked about school rules, these tended to be classroom based and inconsistent from class to class • 84% of staff said they had used a positive reward system, 53% of students said they had received a positive award, however the perception of why tended to be different• 77% of staff surveyed understood the system in place for dealing with classroom behaviour, 100% of staff understood the process for dealing with a critical incident

Sustained improvement in overall attendance which continues to be above like schoolsOutstanding and continued improvement in Aboriginal attendance 8.7% above like schools and the state Reduction of students in the severe at risk category by 2.4%Students in the severe at risk attendance category 5% lower than like schools

Swan View 2020 has a continued focus on student attendance and explicit indicators for success Students in the regular attendance category exceeds 90% Sustained success and improvement of attendance for Aboriginal students Identification and implementation of strategies targeted at students in the indicated and moderate risk categoriesStudent attendance for non-Aboriginal students exceeds like schools

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2AttendanceThe link between regular school attendance and success beyond school is undeniable and this is the driver for the continued focus on improvement: Every student and every day matters.

Performance in the area of attendance has been a highlight since 2015 with continued improvement. For the second year in a row SVSHS has greater attendance than like schools and continued to improve in overall attendance. Swan View Senior High School continued to close the gap for Aboriginal students with overall attendance at 75.6%, compared to the state and like school average of 66.6%.

Creating a culture of regular attendance through celebration, acknowledgement and positive reinforcement was critical for the success of moving a greater proportion of students into the regular attendance category. Students with over 90% attendance were recognised at term year assemblies, through reward excursions and special attendance opportunities.

Non-Aboriginal Aboriginal Total

201520162017

School87.4%86.4%86.4%

School69.7%73.5%75.6%

School83.8%84%

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WA PublicSchools89.7%89.5%89.7%

WA PublicSchools

68%67.4%66.6%

WA PublicSchools87.9%87.7%87.8%

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201520162017Like Schools 2017WA Public Schools

54.3%48.1%50.3%48.3%62.0%

19.9%22.0%22.9%22.2%20.0%

13.0%17.7%17.2%15.0%11.0%

12.6%11.9%9.5%

14.5%7.0%

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Parent and community survey results related to teaching and learning Engagement of staff in the A Team professional learning communities Four staff were successful in gaining Innovation Scholarship to attend the 2017 EduTech Conference in Brisbane 100% of teaching staff meeting the Teacher Registration Board (TRB) requirements for registration

Implementation of school wide pedagogical framework with focus on explicit teaching and high quality instructional intelligenceStudent voice is captured through survey and interview formatsPerformance management is strengthened through robust processes focused on improvement; are evidence based and aligned with the AITSL standards with all SVSHS teachers being at the “proficient” standard or above.

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3PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE A focus on performance and development is about making good teachers great and great teachers excellent. There is unequivocal evidence that the quality of teaching is the most significant in-school factor of student achievement and Swan View Senior High School is committed to ensuring our students have the best teachers. In 2017 over $200,000 was spent on teacher development with staff engaged in development processes that focus on quality feedback, planning and measured growth.

Teaching and Learning was a focus area of the DES review with reviewers interviewing teachers, and engaging in classroom observations during the review. The reviewers found that “the professional knowledge and enthusiasm of the staff in creating quality learning and teaching programs to maximise educational opportunities for each student was evident throughout the review” and “teachers are provided with a range of teaching and learning strategies to address the needs of students requiring teaching and learning adjustments.”

With a focus on improvement in median ATAR results and student success in senior schooling the “A Team” professional learning community was launched. This collegiate learning model focused on what “great teaching” looks like in a senior schooling classroom. The principal and coordinator worked with the Secondary Support Branch to develop this in house PL model.

Classroom observations continued to be a focus in 2017 with the T2T (teacher to teacher) program continuing and expanding to include peer classroom observations within learning areas.

Parent survey data continues to show confidence in teaching and learning at Swan View Senior High School.

2017 SVSHS PARENT & COMMUNITY SURVEY

Teaches at this school expect my child to do his/her best.Teachers at this school provided my child with useful feedback about their work.I can talk to my child’s teachers about my concerns.Teachers at this school motivate my child to learnMy child is making good progress at this school This school works with me to support my child’s learning

Strongly Agree46%

56%33%30%30%

44% 44% 7% 4% 0%

Agree50%

41%41%48%52%

Neither0%

4%11%7%

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Disagree4%

0%15%15%7%

Strongly Disagree0%

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Excellence in Leadership Leadership, after teaching, is the most critical factor in the success of students and Swan View Senior High School takes the responsibility for development of school leaders seriously. Our school recognises that leadership development, including early identification of future leaders, strengths and empowers our school and leads to improved student achievement.

Quality leaders have put students at the centre of their decisions, have an unrelenting focus on student achievement, high expectations of staff and share the community’s vision that their school should be a great school. These beliefs are held strongly by the Swan View Executive team. Melesha Sands, Principal, received her status as a Principal Fellow in August from the Minister of Education. Melesha is one of only 20 principals who hold this status and it recognises her uncompromising


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commitment to leading Swan View Senior High School and her role as a system leader.

Commitment to leadership across the school is evident in the allocation of leadership development funding and participation of staff (at all levels) in aspirant leadership development programs. These programs focus on a range of leadership skills but centre on leaders who lead others to improve student learning.

Our current workforce profile indicates that 50% of our 2017 teaching staff are “DoE Senior Teachers”. Senior teachers take on extra responsibilities in relation to curriculum development, leading whole school initiatives and mentoring pre-service and beginning teachers.

Melesha Sands, Principal, awarded Principal Fellow status for the Department of Education Invitation to participate in the development of the new Principal Performance ToolSVSHS Deputy Principal promoted to Principal at Kununurra District High School HOLAs all involved in external curriculum advisory groups with School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA)

Increase the number of Level 3 Classroom teachers through a dedicated development program and quality performance managementConsolidation, refinement and publication of Senior Teacher roles and responsibilities with a focus on deliverables related to Swan View 2020. Launch of the Growing Leaders program that identifies and supports aspirant leaders in school promotional positions. Strengthen SVSHS’ connection with the new DoE Leadership CentreReview leadership performance management processes in line with contemporary development processes

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COMMUNITY PRIDE AND PERCEPTIONPrimary School Partnerships and EnrolmentsDeveloping cohesive relationships with our partner primary schools provides students and families with the best possible support during the transition from primary school to Swan View Senior High School. Collective experience, expertise and understanding are the driving force of these partnerships that start with a commitment from the principals. Our school is a proud member of the COMS (Coaltion of Midland Schools) network and provides extensive transition opportunities for partner primary school students, beginning from Year 5.

The 2017 DES review found that “there was a strong acknowledgement by parents, students and teachers that the school is now seen by the community as a safe and caring environment for learning.”

2017 SVSHS PARENT & COMMUNITY SURVEYPartner Primary School Middle Swan Primary School** Swan View Primary School Clayton View Primary School Greenmount Primary School Others

Intake 4231121620

% of Cohort 63%80%86%43% NA

DES review findings relating to partnerships with local primary schools including transition, early identification of ACE students and increase in positive perception of SVSHS in the community Partnership with local media outlets that saw 12 positive news articles promoting school successes Transition program described by partner primary principals as “the most comprehensive one that they have seen”. Showcase Assembly that brings together the Year 5 & 6 students from partner primary schoolsProspective parent attendance at the inaugural “Twilight Tour”

Expansion of Follow The Dream program into the suite of partner primary programsTargeted branding and marketing in partner primary schools with less than 50% of enrolments and “optional intake areas” Launch of the “Innovation Academy” that will prepare our students for the careers and employment of the future.

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4Community and Corporate PartnershipsPartnerships with community and the corporate world are now a vital component in school success. Through these parterships Swan View Senior High School has been able to increase awareness of our school, extend the classroom, utilise expertise and resources and prepare tomorrows adults with the foundations and connections that they need to not only survive, but thrive in the global environment. The partnerships are extensive and to list everyone in this report would be impossible. Swan View Senior High School would like to thank every corporate and community partner for their support and contribution in 2016.

There are, however, a number of key partners who have long standing partnerships and an ongoing commitment to work closely with our school to improve the educational opportunities for students and their families.

A new partnership with Multiplex (who has built US$71billion worth of landmark properties) was initiated in 2017. This partnership gave our students the opportunity to visit and watch the new Optus stadium being built on a number of occasions, as well as learn more about what it takes to create landmark building projects from an idea to an opening. Students met with key Multiplex staff including project managers, engineers, human resource managers, accountants and surveyors to learn about their careers and what it takes to join one of the worlds leading construction companies.

In 2017 over 60 students participated in programs that resulted from the ABCN partnership. This partnership connects business with schools and provides mentoring and work opportunities through corporate volunteers. In 2017 Swan View Senior High School was partnered with Multiplex, Price-Waterhouse Coopers and Norton Rose Fullbright. Our students were mentored by lawyers and experts in the areas of human resource management and spent time in their workplaces developing the confidence and skills for success in these corporate partners. This year saw Swan View SHS and ABCN celebrate 10 years of partnership and improving opportunities for students through corporate programs.

Landgate is leading the way in the future of maps and imagery, an area of industry growth in the future (GeoData). Our students have shone at local events including the Landgate “International Womens Day” Breakfast, participated in HackEd (problem solving competitions focusing on Technology) and toured the Landgate facilities talking to experts in the field and learning about the careers into the future.

Driven by the belief that “every child deserves a chance” this organisation has been partnered with SVSHS since 2013. The partnership is focused on the priorities of Successful Transitions, Connected Communities and Social and Emotional Wellbeing of students and families and is referred to as the Swan Education Precinct. An executive team including community and corporate representatives oversees the planning and evaluation of the partnership.

Swan View Senior High School has formal partnerships with Curtin University, Edith Cowan University and the University of Western Australia. These partnerships provide a range of benefits to our school and our students. Academics from these universities worked alongside our students and with our teachers to enhance learning and provide students with university aspirations. The 2016 Graduation ceremony was hosted by Edith Cowan University.

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Swan View Senior High School acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our students live and are educated; The Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. Our school is proud of the achievements of our Aboriginal students and believe that when we improve outcomes for Aboriginal students there is a positive impact for all of our students and the community.

At a national, state and school level there has been success in increasing year 12 attainment for Aboriginal students however there is still significant work to do in the areas of attendance, literacy and numeracy to continue to close the gap. Our school holds the same view as the Department of Education “we have a long and proud history of raising awareness about Aboriginal histories, cultures and languages. It is time to translate this awareness into culturally responsive actions.”

Attendance Building on our success in 2016 attendance of our Aboriginal students continued to improve. In 2017 SVSHS’ Aboriginal attendance was 8.8% above WA Public Schools and like schools. This is not only a continued improvement for our school; it is against the state trend of a decline in Aboriginal attendance.

Despite this achievement Aboriginal students are overrepresented in the severe at risk category (below

ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT 60%) and Aboriginal attendance continues to fall below Non-Aboriginal students at a school, like school and state level. Until this gap is closed then attendance will continue to be a priority.

Academic AchievementCulturally responsive schools have high expectations for Aboriginal students and teach in ways that enable them to better reach their full educational potential. Focus at a classroom level has been ensuring that teachers know the curriculum and how best to teach it, understand how culture and experience’s shape the learning for Aboriginal students and provide accurate assessment and quality feedback to Aboriginal students and parents to support learning.

In 2017 there were a record number of Aboriginal students in the Achieving Curriculum Excellence Program. This included 15 students from years 7-10, an increase from 0 in 2015. SVSHS Staff report the continued growth of a culture of achievement and high performance amongst the Aboriginal students.

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Community and Corporate Partnerships

Student Engagement

This year there were a range of significant events and celebrations that bought together our whole school, extraordinary community members, celebrities and families; the table below provides a brief overview of our most significant cultural events in 2017.

In 2017 Aboriginal students were overrepresented in the school suspension statistics; however there was a significant reduction from 2016. On further analysis of this data, it shows a small number of students with repeated suspensions and not widespread suspension of Aboriginal students. Support for families and review of school intervention strategies was essential and advice was sought from the local community and parents. Support for our most at risk families was sourced through local health care and community providers.

Significant Cultural Events in 2017

Closing the Gap Celebration

WA Sorry Day Event

Prime Ministers Visit

Prime Ministers Visit

Reconciliation Acknowledgement

The Hon. Ken Wyatt

Perth City Event Archie Roach Concert

The Hon Malcolm Turnbull, The Hon Simon Birmingham & The Hon Ken Wyatt

Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse Jasmine Corbett and Kerah Ronan

Phillip Walley- Stack

Student Representative Council, Aboriginal students and community members

Selected groups of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal students

Students, community and dignitaries

Whole School

Whole school, community and guests

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