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NSW Public Schools – Leading the way

NSW Department of Education & Training 1327

Messages:Our School at a glanceNorfolk Island is 1800 km northeast of Sydney in the South Pacific Ocean. The Norfolk Island Government administers Education using the NSW curriculum and; through a Memorandum of Understanding; NSW DEC teachers. The appointment of teaching staff is by Merit Selection procedures with staff serving an average of five years at the school.

The school’s motto is “Play the Game.” Our purpose is to provide a safe, happy, harmonious teaching and learning environment combined with the provision of Quality Teaching and Learning programs, enabling our students to maximise their learning outcomes. The school focuses on being a K-12 entity, providing broad ranging educational, sporting, social and cultural experiences. These experiences allow our students to achieve to their potential and to be acknowledged for their excellence in effort, achievement, participation and citizenship.

Our Welfare Policy caters for the individual needs of our students while at the same time promoting the well being of our whole school community. Values underpin every area of school life and learning. Students develop a sense of responsible citizenship through having pride in their school, its long traditions, and the community. Our school aims to be not just a member of, but also an exemplary example for, and participant, in our community. Both the Norfolk Island Government, and the community, takes a keen interest in educational matters.

Principal's messageAs you read through our 2012 Annual School Report you will see that there have been some outstanding academic, sporting & cultural achievements by our students this year. In the 2012 NAPLAN Tests Years 3, 5,7 & 9 were tested over a total of 28 test areas. Our students performed above New South Wales average in eight areas, & above the North Coast Region; of which we are a part; averages in 21 areas.These are outstanding achievements for a school in a geographically isolated setting, and, unlike every other Australian school, received no Commonwealth Government funding from their numerous education programs.

Five of our Year 12 students from 2012 achieved early entry into university courses for 2013, again a testament to the Quality Education the students at our school receive.

Our students also achieved 3 High Distinctions & 3 Distinctions in the Australasia Wide University Competitions.

Stand-out cultural events were the Alice in Wonderland school play which had over 200 students performing, and the Baunti Dancers’ participation in the NSW Department of Education & Communities Schools Spectacular Another “Arts” highlight was the Rotary Public Speaking Competition. This year twelve students participated across the three age sections. All the speakers were outstanding & inspiring; and it bodes well for the island’s future with such accomplished young orators.

Our Sports Carnivals were truly memorable this year with the competition fierce, the cheering boisterous, but more importantly with the sense of sportsmanship and fun to the fore. Once again Philip emerged as the champion house taking out the Swimming & Athletics Carnivals while Norfolk House triumphed in the Cross Country Carnival. Eight new records were set across the three carnivals, and Mark Kalsrap went to Sydney to compete in the Combined High Schools Athletics Championships.

The school’s Student Representative Council has had a busy year supporting such charities as, Norfolk Island hospital, the Cancer Council, Jeans for Genes Day & the Relay for Life. Under Ms Johnston’s guidance they have provided many morning teas to also raise money. The SRC has also undertaken a number of projects aimed at enhancing our school environment.

The Youth Assembly has also had an active year. They continued the ongoing Peace Garden Project; took a vital role in working with Norfolk Island administration, the Rotary Club, Police and the Road Safety Committee in pushing the priority of a Driver Education Program; and were hosts and presenters at the Norfolk Language Convention.

This year has seen a real focus on Information & Communication Technology in the school. With the issuing of laptops to Years 10 & 11, the upgrade of our computer lab to 28 desktops & the introduction of a new administration system called Millennium there has also been a great need to replace & enhance our infrastructure.

This is very costly but also very necessary and I would like to thank the P&C for their extra support to supplement our budget in undertaking replacement, repair & additions to our infrastructure. The various service club organisations also continued to provide support and participation opportunities for our students.

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 Neil Solomon

P&C Message

GEORGE TO SEND HIS REPORT

George Smith, President

Student Representative Council’s MessageThe Norfolk Island Central School Student Representative Council is chosen by the students of N.I.C.S toward the completion of every schooling year, the two students from every year group are then the voice of their classmates for the following year.

This year the S.R.C have been involved in a large number of projects to further better the school and community including the organisation and planning of the end of term mufti days during which all funds raised go toward community charities e.g. Hettai Ucklan or kept by the students to purchase items to improve the school environment.

The S.R.C’s first meeting this year was a team building and organisation day at the beginning of term, which was designed to allow the students to elect their president, secretary, publicity officers and other important roles as well as get to know their other S.R.C members and to feel comfortable voicing their ideas and opinions.

The S.R.C has played a major role in the school and community throughout the year, with sausage sizzles, adjustments to the uniform policy and final approval and design of a possible new billboard, this commitment to betterment of school and community has also lead to services held for ANZAC and Remembrance Days at

which S.R.C members were present and laid wreaths at both the community and school services. During 2012 students have decided to undertake the following activities: replace seating in the playground, plant more flowering plants in the Wreath Maker’s Garden, number classrooms, paint backgrounds for the school production of Alice in Wonderland, and to participate in the Relay for Life.

Liam Donohoe SRC President

School context:

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 profileEnrolments from Kindergarten to Year 12 as at October 2012 were as follows:

Kindergarten - 26; Year 1 -30; Year 2 - 23

Year 3 - 27; Year 4 - 19; Year 5 – 21; Year 6 –30

Year 7 – 19; Year 8 – 30; Year 9 – 27

Year 10 – 21; Year 11 – 24; Year 12 - 16

This gives a total of 177 students from Kinder to Year 6 of which 92 are girls and 85 are boys. There were a total of 137 students in Years 7-12 with 63 girls and 74 boys.

Student attendance profileThe average attendance rate for students in Years 7-12 is 94.1% which means than on any given day 94% of students are present for all or part of the day. This compares to a state average of ?????Our average attendance rate for Years K-6 is 94.7%. This compares to a state average of ??????

Class sizesIn March 2003 the Government announced its commitment to publish primary class sizes in annual school reports in order to provide parents with as much local information as possible.

CLASS YEAR TOTAL NUMBER

HB K, 1, 2 19

HD K, 1, 2 20

HH K, 1, 2 21

HP K, 1, 2 20

3/4R 3, 4 23

3/4T 3, 4 23

5/6E 5, 6 25

5/6T 5, 6 26

Retention to Year 12In 2011, twenty two students completed Year 10 at NICS. Of these; two students accepted a scholarship to Hurlstone Agricultural College, two students continued education in New Zealand, one student began an apprenticeship, and seventeen returned to Year 11 at NICS. Two students left for employment during Year 11 & one went to NZ. One student enrolled in Year 11 from another school & one returned from student exchange

Post-school DestinationsIn 2012sixteen students completed Year 12 at NICS. Of those students ?????? is at university, ??????are doing full time TAFE courses, two have an apprenticeship,?????? are working in Australia & ????? have employment on Norfolk Island.

Year 12 students undertaking vocational or trade trainingIn 2012 88% of all Year 12 students attained an HSC or equivalent vocational educational qualification in the subjects of Hospitality, Hairdressing, Information Technology or Construction

Staff informationIt is a requirement that the reporting of information for all staff must be consistent with privacy and personal information policies.All teaching staff meet the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools.

Staff establishmentThe school has 23.4 teaching positions and 32 staff members in total including office staff, library assistants, teacher’s aide special and general assistant. Two staff members share positions such as Relief from Face to Face (RFF) and library assistant.

Position NumberPrincipal 1Deputy Principal(s) 1Assistant Principal(s) 2Head Teachers 3Classroom Teachers (Including 0.4RFF) 15.4Support Teacher Learning Assistance 0.6Teacher Librarian 1Teacher of ESL 0Total 24.0

Staff retentionOf the 24.0 positions the school lost the Principal who returned to NSW at the end of his tenure & one teacher retired.

Staff attendanceTeaching staff have access to leave entitlements such as sick leave. In 2011 the average daily attendance rate for staff, as determined by school records was 95.8%

This was calculated by comparing the number of unplanned short term leave days against the total number of teaching days.

Teacher qualificationsAll teaching staff meet the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools.

Qualifications % of staffDegree or Diploma 83%Postgraduate 17%

Financial summaryThe financial administration of Norfolk Island Central School differs from that of other schools under the NSWDET system. The Norfolk Island Government has purchased the educational package from NSW including the cost of staff and educational programs. In the Financial Year 2011-2012 expenditure will amount to approximately $3.1 million. This includes: salaries and the budget allocated to the school by the Norfolk Island Administration to cover running costs, maintenance and building improvements.

The Parents and Citizens Association set a voluntary contribution amount of $50 per year per child.

School performance 2012

Achievements

The ArtsOur students participated in a variety of social and cultural happenings, in 2012, relating to the Arts.

2012 has seen a variety of cultural happenings. Noel Stallard ran Bush Poetry workshops for our students in May and we had our annual Country and Western, & Jazz concerts during their respective festivals. Our Year 9 Norfolk Camp was again a success with the ongoing support of the Norfolk Island elders and community.Two real highlights of the Year were the Alice in Wonderland school play which had over 200 students performing, and the Baunti Dancers’ participation in the NSW Department of Education & Communities Schools Spectacular Another “Arts” highlight was the Rotary Public Speaking Competition. This year twelve students participated across the three age sections. All the speakers were outstanding & inspiring; and it bodes well for the island’s future with such accomplished young orators.

Sixteen students did Modern Jazz dancing with Mrs Brown & twelve students did “Hip Hop” with Ms Tudball. A “Battle of the Bands” competition also allowed groups of students to display their musical talents.

“Poetry in the Park” held at Camelot this year continues to be a popular initiative by the local Community Arts groups and students regularly create write and or recite poems for this annual activity.

K-6 assemblies highlight student achievements and include performances by each stage as they take responsibility once a term for presenting the assembly. Many parents take the opportunity to watch their child perform in singing, dancing, drama and public speaking on these occasions.

Students actively participated in school debating competitions at the school.

Sport

Our three sports carnivals this year saw very keen competition with large crowds of spectators in attendance,Philip House came to the fore for the second year in a row winning the 2012 Swimming & Athletics Carnivals to be crowned as the Champion House. Norfolk prevented a clean sweep by winning the cross country carnival

Mark Kalsrap again represented the school in the CHS Atlletics Championships at the Homebush Stadium while Daniel Griffiths & Brianna Stephens were medallists at the Oceania Junior Athletics meet held in Cairns

Our active after School Sports Program was again an outstanding success with a number of programs being run throughout the year. The school also received a Diamond Certificate for participation in the Primary and secondary NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge.

Years 7 – 11 students also took part in the International Amateur Athletics Federation Day organised by the Norfolk Island Athletics Federation.

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 the assessments.

Yr 3: from Band 1 (lowest) to Band 6 (highest for Year 3)

Yr 5: from Band 3 (lowest) to Band 8



In the School Certificate (SC) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) the performance of students is reported in performance bands ranging from Performance Band 1 (lowest) to Performance Band 6 (highest).

Literacy – NAPLAN Year 3

In 2012, twenty four Year 3 students sat for the NAPLAN Literacy Tests. The graphs below best describe the performance of our students compared to the NSW cohort. They also provide information about our average from 2007 to 2010

Year 3 Reading Year 3 Writing

Year 3 Spelling Year 3 Grammar & Punctuation

Numeracy – NAPLAN Year 3In 2012 twenty four Year 3 students sat for the NAPLAN Literacy Tests. The graph below describes the performance of our students compared to the NSW cohort. It also provides information about our average from 2007 to 2009.Year 3 Numeracy Year 3 Minimum Standard Data


In 2012, nineteen Year 5 students sat for the NAPLAN Literacy Tests. The graphs below best describe the performance of our students compared to the NSW cohort. They also provides information about our average from 2007 to 2009.



Numeracy – NAPLAN Year 5

In 2011, nineteen Year 5 students sat for the NAPLAN Numeracy Tests. The graph below describes the performance of our students compared to the NSW cohort. It also provides information about our average from 2007 to 2009.

Year 5 Numeracy Year 5 Minimum Standard Data

The average progress from Years 3 to 5 in literacy and numeracy compared to overall state progress is shown in the graphs below.

Average Progress in Learning


In 2011, seventeen Year 7 students sat for the NAPLAN Literacy Tests. The tables below describe the performance of our students compared to the NSW cohort. It also provides information about our average from 2005 to 2009.




In 2011, seventeen Year 7 students sat for the NAPLAN Literacy Tests. The tables below describe the performance of our students compared to the NSW cohort. It also provides information about our average from 2005 to 2009.

Year 7 Numeracy Minimum Standard Data


In 2011, twenty six Year 9 students sat for the NAPLAN Literacy Tests. The tables below describe the performance of our students compared to the NSW cohort.




In 2011, twenty six Year 9 students sat for the NAPLAN Numeracy Test. The table below describes the performance of our students compared to the NSW cohort.

Year 9 Numeracy Minimum Standard Data

Significant programs and initiatives

Multicultural education

Norfolk Island is essentially a multicultural society with people from Pitcairn/Norfolk descent (approximately 40%), New Zealand, Australian, English, American, Fijian, Vanuatu, Chinese, Indian, Thai and Phillipino heritage among others. The school enjoys great support from different cultural groups to enhance the understanding and outcomes for students when studying their variety of units of works.The Norfolk Island Community Arts group invite artists from differing cultural backgrounds to visit the island and NICS always enjoys the benefits of these visits. Workshops are often run during cultural visits and students get the opportunity to take part in these if they so wish.Students in K-6 study units of work to enhance their understanding of global communities and the traditions and cultures of different societies.

Aboriginal Education

Norfolk Island Central School follows the NSWDET curriculum and as such, teaches Aboriginal perspectives and units of work related to indigenous Australians through the COGS units.The indigenous language of Norfolk is taught to all students K-6 through the RFF LOTE program and to Year 8 students with a specialised local language expert. Students are taught aspects of Norfolk Island culture such as traditional weaving, dancing, art forms, cooking, singing and history. Year 9 students also attend a 3 day Norfolk language camp where they are immersed in the culture and language particular to Norfolk. Norfolk resources are gradually being developed, with the support of Adelaide University professor Peter Mulhausler to enhance this program.

Respect and Responsibility:Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate responsibility through the leadership opportunities afforded them as members of the school SRC and the Norfolk Island Youth Assembly

SRC students have raised funds for charities and taken an active role in a variety of decision making situations within the school.

The Norfolk Island Youth Assembly, a body of school students whose membership mirrors the organisation of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly, focuses on community issues related to the environment, young people and the roles and responsibilities of government.

Students and staff are involved in ANZAC Day ceremonies, official roles in Foundation Day and Bounty Day celebrations, the annual Show, and a variety of community and cultural groups

Other programs

Years 9 -12 Careers Market

With Norfolk Island’s isolation it is often difficult for our students to gain a full appreciation of the further education and employment opportunities that they can pursue on their completion of school.

Each year Griffith University and Queensland TAFE send representatives to the Careers Market to discuss study and course options with our students and their parents.

Also, a large number of the island’s professionals, employers, tradesmen and business people attend to also outline possible vocations for our students.

Ex students and visitors to the island are often co opted to the Careers Market if they are from an employment field not already represented.

The Careers Market, organised by our Careers Teacher, Ro Peterson, is an ongoing outstanding successful program.

Boys and Girls Education

This Year has seen the introduction of the 007 Boys Program & camp, and the Cargo Girls Program for our Stage 4 students.

Successful Boys and Girls Education Programs have also operated throughout the year in Years 7 & 8.

Progress on 2012 Key Focus AreasIn 2012 our priorities and achievements were:

School priority 1:LITERACY and NUMERACYOutcomes Achieved:

North Coast Region K-6 Numeracy and Literacy programs adopted & embedded across the curriculum

Enhanced student achievement in literacy and numeracy outcomes

K-6 staff worked through VC links with the North Coast literacy & Numeracy consultants.

Improved program differentiation for students took place.

School priority 2:ENGAGEMENT and ATTAINMENTOutcomes Achieved: .

SMART data analysed & used to determine whole school focus areas for improvement

Peer Support, Buddy Reading, 007, Mentor Program, Cargo program was continued

Teacher & student skills were enhanced in the use of the Laptop Program

An increased variety of enrichment opportunities were provided for students

School priority 3:ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESSOutcomes Achieved:

DER equivalent laptops introduced to Years 11 & 10 & all secondary staff.

“Millennium” for school administrative procedures introduced

Appointment of a Deputy Principal & a Head Teacher Science

A number of school policies reviewed

School priority 4:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WITH A FOCUS ON LEADERSHIPOutcomes achievedStrategies to be used in these Focus areas include:

Work with North Coast consultants in Literacy & Numeracy undertaken

Access leadership courses through the North Coast Leadership Centre. Five Executive and two staff attend conferences or Professional Learning courses.

Quality assessments re-visited in secondary. QT strategies – lesson critiquing in K-6

SCHOOL EVALUATIONNSW Public Schools conduct evaluation to support the effective implementation of the School Plan. In 2012 our school carried out the evaluation of:

School Assessment Policies & Procedures

School Administration Procedures especially in light of the implementation of Millennium.

The role and use of the School Library

MARK WILL DO OR DELEGATE THESE

School Assessment Policies & Procedures Background:

Findings & Conclusions:

Future Directions

School Administration Procedures especially in light of the implementation of Millennium

Background:


Future Directions

The role and use of the School LibraryBackground:


Future Directions

Other evaluations

Parent, student, and teacher satisfaction

THE SURVEY CAN BE FOUND IN THE 2010 ASR FILE. USE IT AGAIN WITH THE SAME YEARS – THEY WON’T HAVE DONE IT LAST TIME.

PARENT & STUDENT QUESTIONS IN 2012 ASR FOLDER ON PRINCIPAL’S DESKTOP

(NOT ON THE ONE YOU DOWNLOADED MARK)

YOU COULD JUST SURVEY PARENTS & STAFF THIS TIME. SEND HOME ON NEWSLETTER.UP TO YOU.

CAN’T FIND STAFF QUESTIONS. YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THEM UP

A survey was conducted of Years 5, 6, 7, 9 students as a representative sample of the student body. Thirteen questions were asked relating to their satisfaction with various aspects of school life at Norfolk Island Central School. All student responses were anonymous.

The survey asked the students:

1. Norfolk Island Central School is a good place for them to learn?

2. I like to come to school & it is a good place to be.

3. I know what behaviour is expected of me when I am at school?

4. I find the teachers and staff friendly & helpful?

5. I know it is important for me to obey school rules?

6. I feel safe when I am at school?

7. I find the work I do at school challenging?

8. I feel I am making good progress with my school work?

9. I am treated fairly by the Principal & the teachers at the school?

10. I think excursions &other activities done at school are important?

11. I believe the school grounds to be well kept & attractive?

12. The school classrooms are in good condition and a good place to learn?

A total of ?????? students participated in the survey with the following data being gathered:

Out of a possible 1200 responses there was a total of only eighty eight “No” answers which equates to 7.3%. These results indicate a high level of satisfaction amongst the student body with the education they receive; the social and cultural climate of the school; and the physical environment.

The highest “No” response was 15 for Question 12; relating to the physical conditions of the school classrooms.

Questions 1, 3, 4 & 10 had zero “No” responses.

The highest “Yes” responses were Question 5 with 89%, Question 3 with 82% and Question 10 with 70%

All the other responses had combined “Yes”; “Sometimes” responses of above 90%

Professional learningThe school receives an annual grant from the NSW DEC for teacher Professional Learning. In 2012 the school had a total of $23,534.00 Added to this was $8470.00 giving a total of $32004.00 available for Professional Learning. In 2012 a further$1448.00 was added from the school budget & other funds to give a total expenditure on Professional Learning in 2012 of $33,452.00.

Eight staff members – 33% - attended conferences on the mainland. These included the North Coast Regional Quality Teaching Conference, the Principal’s & Deputy Principal’s Conference, an ICT conference, a Leadership conference a Mathematics conference.

All 24 teaching staff, four casual teachers & four SLSOs participated in school based professional learning giving an average expenditure of $351 per teacher on school based professional learning activities.

100% per cent of staff utilised planning days to develop and cooperatively create programs & learning units for 2012 & 2013.

All staff participated in four school development days and two after school development sessions. These days focused on School Plan priorities, DEC priority areas & mandatory training, ICT skill enhancement, Student Welfare especially related to special needs students, Covey’s Seven Habits of Effective Leadership, and a variety of Quality Teaching workshops and activities.

There was one part-time teacher working towards accreditation with the NSW Institute of Teachers

School Planning 2012 – 2014Norfolk Island Central School, in line with all other NSW DEC schools, has developed a school plan to operate between 2012 and 2014.

TO BE DONE BY MICHELLESchool priority 1:LITERACY and NUMERACYOutcomes for 2013-2014:

North Coast Region K-6 Numeracy and Literacy programs adopted across the curriculum

All students achieving to their potential in literacy and numeracy outcomes

2013 Focus Areas to achieve this outcome include:

Strategies to be used in these Focus areas include:

School priority 2:ENGAGEMENT and ATTAINMENTOutcomes for 2012-2014:

Effective, differentiated teaching and learning programs and structures embedded across the K-12 curriculum

Improved performance of students in top bands of NAPLAN and the HSC

Norfolk Island Central School used as an educational facility beyond the current K-12 school based curriculum – existing and new links affirmed and formed.



School priority 3:ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESSOutcomes for 2012-2014: Improved teaching and learning outcomes resulting from evidence based, quality evaluation processes.

Effective, operational, ICT infrastructure and resources installed across the school to meet curriculum and administration requirements, and to maximise teaching and learning outcomes.

Overcome impacts of isolation and lack of funding



School priority 4:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WITH A FOCUS ON LEADERSHIPOutcome for 2012-2014:

Teaching staff and executive undertaking broad ranging Teacher Professional Learning and Leadership programs to enhance their skills and to overcome difficulties associated with detachment from the mainland.



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.

Mr Neil Solomon

Mrs Michelle Nicholson

Mr Mark Hall

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