St Francis School Lockleys 2015 Annual Report 2015

St Francis Lockleys

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ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL 2015 SCHOOL REPORTS FOR AGM MONDAY 7th MARCH 2016 7pm

CONTENTS

1. Agenda 2. Prayer 3. Minutes of last year’s meeting 4. Chair Report 5. School Report 6. NSCSWP(National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program) 7. Finance Report 8. Treasurer’s Report 9. Parents & Friends Report 10. Parents & Friends Treasurer’s Report 11. OSHC Report

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ST FRANCIS SCHOOL LOCKLEYS AGM AGENDA Monday 7th March 2016

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7 pm

1. Welcome & Chair – Father Tony Densley 2. Prayer 3. Minutes of previous meeting Moving of minutes 4. Business Arising 5. Reports ¨Chair ¨School ¨NSCSWP (National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program) ¨Treasurers ¨Parents & Friends ¨OSHC 6. Correspondence 7. Elections

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ST FRANCIS SCHOOL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY MARCH 2nd 2015

Lord, we gather, we gather with hope, enthusiasm and questions. We gather with knowledge that we are carriers of a vision, carriers of a dream. We are carriers of Jesus’ dream, that all are loved and accepted as persons of immeasurable value. We believe we are bearers of life, entrusted with the responsibility and privilege of carrying a new vision for the families in our care. God of creation, God of dreams, Our prayer is that we stay close to you as our source of life, love and dreaming of what is possible. Be with us on our continued journey. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Minutes of the St Francis School Board

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Annual General Meeting for 2014 Held on Monday 2nd March 2015

Present: Rick Favilla, Marianne Loftus, Cherie Hawke, Mary Carmody, Piero Caiazza, Liz Byrne, Antonietta Troia, Trudie Stanley, Leonie Fitzgerald, Helen Wilsdon-Smith, Michelle Sleightholme, Rita Porcaro, Marisa Brown Apologies: Kathryn Lee 1.

Welcome & Chair: Mary welcomed everyone to the AGM and asked that people introduce themselves

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Reflection : Helen Wilsdon-Smith- reading from Gospel according to Matthew Minutes of previous meeting: Liz Byrne moved the minutes were correct, seconded by Antonietta Troia Business arising from 2013 minutes: N.T.T.

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Reports:

Acting Chair Mary Carmody As tabled including these items: · Mary mentioned it had been a pleasure to be a member of St Francis Board during 2014 and to begin the 2015 year as Acting Chair · Mary thanked the members of the Board for their contribution and commitment to St Francis community · A special mention was made to Leonie Fitzgerald, staff representative who provided the Board with examples of the students’ learning and staff professional learning during the year · The ‘St Francisness Project’ and the launch of the Teaching and Learning Vision · The Board recognizes and celebrates the commitment and professional expertise of all the staff throughout 2014 and also welcomed new staff in 2015 · The Board continues to work closely with Father Tony Densley and the Lockleys parish through Class Masses and the Sacramental Program and we thank Father Tony for attending the Board meetings throughout the year · The P&F continue to astound us with their creative fundraising as they contribute to the school facilities and equipment for the benefit of their children · The school finished the year in a sound financial position and the Board looks forward to another productive year in 2015

Principal’s Report Rick Favilla As tabled including these items: Part A: Our School Improvement Plan for 2014 in the area of Catholic Identity set a strategic priority, “to develop a deep understanding of the spirituality of St Francis for all members of the community”. The staff and students worked with Daniel Connell who helped each class develop a tangible representation of ‘St Francisness’. Students were involved in producing an artefact with the cooperation of their parents who provided support.

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This year we also wanted to renew our focus on sustainability and to this end a professional development session was set up using Religious Education consultants from the Catholic Education Office and local environmentalists. High Quality Teaching and Learning 2014 brought about a great celebration at St Francis School with the launch of our School Vision for Learning in the last week of Term 3. Over the past 3 years St Francis has been involved in a National Partnership project with similar SES Catholic schools focusing on pedagogy. After a great deal of work investigating how students learn best we were able to publish our Learning Vision which highlights the student at the centre of what we do. In 2014 a task was set to develop new Multi-Disciplinary Units taking into account the new Australian Curriculum. The School Wide Pedagogy is complete for the time being but it is one that we feel will be added to as time progresses. Effective Administration and Resourcing A trolley of 28 laptop computers was purchased for Year 7 students. Two more Redcat Light Speed Classroom Amplification systems were also purchased. These devices help students with hearing difficulties but assist all students to hear the teacher with amazing clarity. Additional IPads were purchased for the children with special needs. We have commenced a program of replacing our Interactive Whiteboards either with IWBs or with large flat screen televisions connected to a laptop computer. Strong Home School Community Engagement During 2014 we appointed Nikki Dytman a POR in Community Engagement. Guest speakers were organized to inform parents about issues affecting their children and how they could assist their children to be better students. I thank Nikki Dytman and Leonie Fitzgerald who presented parent reading sessions and made this a significant area of development in 2014. Part B: · Context Statement · Enrolments · Indigenous Students · Staff Qualifications · Students Attendance · Dealing with Non-Attendance of Students · Destination of Year 7 Students · 2014 NAPLAN Comparison Data · Satisfaction Surveys · Parent Satisfaction Survey · Student Survey · Staff Satisfaction Survey

NSCSWP (National School Chaplaincy & Student Welfare Program) Helen Wilsden-Smith As tabled including these items · The connection between the promotion of wellbeing and positive learning outcomes is clear. Research related to health and wellbeing shows that schools are important environments for the promotion of wellbeing in children and young children · On November 12, 2014, the State Government signed up to the NSCP agreement with the Commonwealth to fund the employment of School Chaplains · Helen’s role as School Chaplain complements her role as Assistant Principle Religious Identity and Mission (APRIM) · Since the inception of the NSCP, many students, parents and staff have availed themselves of the opportunity to access this non-compulsory service

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The Commonwealth funding of the program is for one year with a likely extension in funding to encompass the full four years of the program, (2015-2018) Helen said she was appreciative of the ongoing endorsement of the Chaplaincy Program at St Francis School and she looks forward to the community’s continued support

Treasurer As Tabled including these items · Net cash surplus (after capital items & loan repayments) of $226,302 (budget deficit $12,417) · Two further leases were paid out in 2014 freeing up payment of $7,357 per quarter. The school only has two current leases for equipment at present · Parent’s & Friends contribution $27,214 · OSHC surplus $6,310, considerable improvement on 2013 · Available bank balance as at 31.12.14 $883,790 (2013 $656,909)

Parents and Friends Michelle Sleightholme As Tabled including these items · Another successful fundraising year-$27,214 raised · Some events included: Sports Day, People’s Choice Lottery, Bunnings Sausage Sizzle, Walkathon, A Night to Remember, Girls Night In Goals for 2014 Monies raised previously has been included as part of the school’s budget, it was the committees goal in 2014 to separate the funding, to increase transparency for the school community · Continue supporting the school’s/students’ needs with outstanding fundraising to further the improvement of the school environment and their learning space · Looking into new fundraising ideas/suggestions · P&F are a hard working group, whose main goal is to achieve the best for students of St Francis and their school community · Thanks to Cherie Hawke from all the members for her ongoing support and encouragement · Thanks to the School Board for their continued support and guidance

OSHC Denise Harnett As Tabled including these items · On average Before School Care and After School Care increased in 2014 · After extra staffing costs to maintain staff/students ratios for the afternoons, OSHC ended the year with a small profit · The program of activities for the students is based on ‘My Time, Our Place’ Education Framework principles of Belonging, Becoming and Being · Mid way through the year OSHC purchased a new storage system · During the year, the OSHC Advisory Committee conducted a Parent Survey to ascertain parent’s satisfaction with the OSHC service. The results of this survey were pleasing. A priority for parents is the provision of a Vacation Care service for St Francis School · The OSHC Advisory Committee will conduct a feasibility study into the viability of establishing a Vacation Care Program in Term 1 2015 · Denise thanked the following members of the 2014 Advisory Committee for their support this year: Brigitte Neubauer-Cooke, Kerry Wenz, Jenny Gore, and Donna Baker.

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Denise welcomed Rebecca Daumann who joined the staff midway through 2014 and thanked the OSHC staff for making OSHC a safe and happy place for all students

Parish Father Tony Densely (verbal report) · Father said a highlight of his year was when a child came up to him and ‘shook his hand in a greeting’ · Father was appreciative as to how well teachers responded to his homily in the classrooms Correspondence: N.T.T. Guest Speaker-Linda Pearce Linda is currently a researcher at the School of Architecture and Built Environment at The University of Adelaide. Her PhD Thesis Title is "How primary schools really work: Architecture, use and perspectives". She has formulated an evaluation tool that assesses the effectiveness of spaces in primary school specifically after a new construction has been completed. Her research also discusses the responsive cohesion required between people and the environment in order to contribute to sustainability. Linda has hands on experience project managing the design phase of primary school Master Plans, helping schools maximise the space within their school grounds to adapt to the anticipated changes in both teaching methods and enrolment numbers. Linda was also the architect who did much of the design and consultation for the Master Plan for St John Bosco, Brooklyn Park, St Francis de Sales College, Mt Barker, the Galilee Catholic School and the Mary of Galilee Church, at Aldinga. Linda spoke on ideas regarding the St Francis Master Plan and offered some suggestions regarding the Master Plan

Elections: St Francis School Board Nominations 2 positions were available for the School Board for the next two years Nominations were: Andrew Robertson Piero Caiazza

Elected for the next two years were: Andrew Robertson Piero Caiazza Meeting ended: 8.10 pm

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St Francis School Lockleys Annual Report 2015 4. Chair Report 2015

It has been my pleasure to Chair the School Board in 2015. The Board convened twice each school term to discuss matters pertaining to the school. Of particular note key topics of discussion included: · School uniform – 185 people responded to an online survey. Results indicated that people are happy with the active play uniform and that children are happy to wear the uniform. · The Master Plan – Meredith Harrison was engaged to develop a master plan for the school grounds and buildings. This document, once finalised, will provide the Board and Leadership group with a long term vision to develop the school into the future. The school is in a sound financial position which will be beneficial when undertaking the stages of the Master Plan in the future. A highlight of the Board meetings were the reports from staff representative, Leonie Fitzgerald, who shared with us the happenings in the classrooms, student’s learning and achievements, curriculum developments and the positive impact the children have with each other and the wider community during their academic year. The beginning of Term 2 saw a mix of emotions for the school community with the welcoming of Nives Kresevic as our new Deputy Principal and the passing of Karen Burdon, a much loved teacher, whose care of the environment has been instilled within many of our students. Discussions about a suitable memorial are being considered. I would also like to acknowledge the Parents and Friends Committee and other volunteers who work tirelessly towards various fundraising events throughout the year. Not only do these efforts add value to our children’s education they also create a valuable sense of community to the school. Special mention to Fr Tony, our Parish Priest, who attends our Board meetings and contributes his unique gifts and spiritual guidance in working with our children, teachers and school staff through liturgies, school masses and sacramental programs. Lastly, I would like to thank my fellow board members for their time, valuable contributions and deliberations throughout the year.

Liz Byrne February 2016

Chair St Francis School Board.

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St Francis School Lockleys Annual Report 2015 5. School Report 2015

Part A Catholic Identity Our School Improvement Plan for 2015 indicated that we would build on the work commenced in 2014 focussing of St Francis and Clare of Assisi and to build the Catholic Identity of the School. Throughout 2015 staff and students focussed on the life of St Francis and drew connections with our environmental sustainability focus. When we learn and talk about St Francis we have one lens on environmental sustainability the other on social justice. Through our social justice initiatives we raised money for a range of charities and organisations. Money raised by the students during project compassion was sent to Caritas Australia, we raised $2546.55. We also raised money for Vinnies and Catholic Charities and were involved in providing Christmas hampers for Vinnies. We donated 600 cans of soup to the Vinnies Winter Appeal to assist Fred’s Van in providing a nourishing meal to those in need. We donated pumpkins grown by the Year 4 class to St Raphael’s Nursing Home and the Kilburn Community Centre who provide meals and hampers for people who are homeless. We raised $2742 for Catholic Charities and the staff raised money for the Vinnies Bush Fire Appeal. Students in Year 6 and 7 visit St Raphael’s Nursing home to read and chat with residents. The practical work the students do either in the environment or social justice gives substance to the theoretical understandings they have in relation to St Francis. During 2015 Sr. Catherine Clark and Fr Tony Densley both provided professional development in the area of catholic identity for the staff. The Class Masses during 2015 were a constant reminder that our community was constantly enriched in spirituality and Catholic Identity. Gospel reflections have become a significant part of the prayer life of the school. This ties in very well with our Learning Vision that we should become Reflective Learners. Our ability to understand the story and then to reflect on it has seen significant growth within the school. High Quality Teaching and Learning In the area of Teaching and Learning the school became part of a regional project led by Mark Treadwell. Mark Treadwell is an educational theorist from New Zealand. He has been working with many of the schools in our region visiting us each term. We commenced the 2015 year with all the schools in our region being involved in a day conference led by Mark Treadwell. Mark‘s consultancy has been a significant driver in pursuing Twenty First Century Learning through-out the world. At St Francis we have had a significant group working with Mark and this work will continue for the next two years. Through our professional development sessions we have shared ideas and concepts with all staff in order to give meaning to our existing Learning Vision. Mark Treadwell was an educational theorist whom we quoted when developing our Learning Vision in 2013. He has much to say about Reflective and Creative Learners. At the heart of his work Mark Treadwell explores competencies of Identity, Thinking and questioning, Collaboration, Having a comprehensive language of learning, Managing self, Connecting and reflecting on existing knowledge, ideas and concepts to create new knowledge, ideas, concepts and concept ideas. During 2015 we have worked on Identity and Thinking and questioning. In September Nives Kresevic and I along with the Principals and Deputies from our neighbouring schools met with Mark in New Zealand where we visited a range of schools that he has been working with. It was very evident from our study tour that having a well thought out learning vision was extremely important if Twenty First St Francis Lockleys School Report 2015

Century Learning was to take place that provided a consistent approach to learning. We were able to see where a stated document of learning aligned with practice in the classroom. Mark Treadwell presents many ideas in the learning process but one that we started to explore in some depth was the idea of a Learning Pit. The basis to this concept is that when students struggle with new learning and persevere with difficult concepts they achieve a sense of real achievement and ultimate success. Traditionally, schools often would rescue students too early in the learning process thus preventing real and significant learning taking place. Leonie Fitzgerald as our POR in Pedagogy has helped the staff understand and implement many of Mark Treadwell’s ideas into the classroom. Another significant achievement in 2015 was the development of a new series of Multi-Disciplinary Units which takes the New Australian Curriculum into account. I thank Marisa Brown for her work in this area as our POR in Curriculum. We as a school have joined many schools in a CEO initiative which deals with Reimagining Childhood. This project has attempted to put the learning needs of students at the forefront of what we do in our schools. The teaching philosophy called Reggio Emilia is one of the key drivers in the Reimagining Childhood Project. Leonie Fitzgerald, Juliet Fusco and I attended a range of sessions each term and a two day conference where speakers from Reggio Emilia in Italy spoke to us about how to encourage real learning in children. Although the Reggio approach deals with preschool students many of the ideas can be adapted to primary students. Placing students at the centre of learning is what Reimaging Childhood is dealing with. Rather than teachers providing answers to students teachers need to become expert questioners that can help a student to new ideas and concepts. To support play based learning the Parents and Friends Association raised money to purchase a Play Pod. This has been situated on the fence line on the oval and is filled with interesting items that students can use for imaginative play experiences. The Play Pod is very popular with students and has become an excellent stimulus for creative writing. Effective Administration and Resourcing During 2015 the school expended $12,000 on 6 Redcat Light Speed Classroom Amplification Systems. These devices help students with hearing difficulties by enhancing the quality of the teacher’s voice. As a result all students get the advantage of hearing their teacher with clarity. IPads have become a very useful device in classrooms since 2013 and in 2015 we purchased an additional 30 iPads costing $13000 for student use. About 10 years ago Interactive Whiteboards were purchased for classrooms and in 2015 we replaced 5 of these original boards with new Promethean Boards at a cost of $30,000. These new IWB were placed in the Reception and Year 1 classrooms. We replaced the carpets in the Library, Year 3 and Year 4 rooms which cost $23,000. Cupboards were replaced in the both Year 4 rooms which cost $10,000. During 2015 we started having problems with the grass not growing well on the oval. At first we suspected a mite in the soil and this was attended to. The water from the bore was tested as the oval had not made any recovery. Testing of the water quality indicated that water from our bore had become quite salty. We decided to use mains water to irrigate the oval and this resulted in a significant expenditure as concrete had to be cut to lay new pipes to supply the water from the mains to the oval. To provide enough pressure and water flow a tank was installed which was then was used to pump water to the sprinklers. A master plan was prepared for the school to give indications of future development in the school. An architect Meredith Harrison was engaged to prepare a St Francis Lockleys

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documentation that would provide a plan for development into the future. We spent $10,000 on the Architect and about $8,000 on related professionals who provided input to the Master Planning process. The brief to the architect was to provide spaces where future development would be sited and how to develop existing spaces that supported Twenty First Century learning. Effective Use of Data During 2015 we looked at our data to see if trends were appearing. We gain a great deal of information about students in a range of ways during a year. Students in Reception participate in Primary Indicators of Performance PIPS tests at the beginning and the end of the year. It is amazing how much growth students can achieve in a year. NAPLAN scores in Year 3, 5 and 7 were analysed and informed our professional development and strategic direction for 2016. Students do a range of ACER testing in literacy and numeracy which help us to tailor learning needs for students. Strong Community Engagement We continued our program of providing parent workshops to support parents in their important role of being the first educators of their children. Nikki Dytman and Leonie Fitzgerald conducted reading workshops throughout the year and Mark Le Messurier conducted an information night on the Social Skills Program, ‘What’s the Buzz.’ We received a small grant from the Federation of Catholic Schools which we put towards getting high calibre speakers. School Report Part B Context Statement St Francis School is a co-educational community of learners situated at 458 Henley Beach Rd, Lockleys. St Francis School is a Catholic School part of the Christ the King Parish with a rich tradition but always with a focus on the future. Students at St Francis School experience success in their learning and in their relationships. They strive for excellence and are challenged daily to be agents of change and hope in the world. By being student focused and attentive to contemporary teaching, learning is enhanced. We value the richness and diversity of our community and seek collaborative partnerships with parents to assist us in the delivery of a holistic education. St Francis School is dedicated to the spiritual, social, emotional intellectual and physical growth of all members of our community. We believe that successful learners are REFLECTIVE, ENGAGED, CREATIVE and CONNECTED. St Francis School is focused on building and sustaining a community, which works and learns together in an ever-changing world. We are Catholic by the way we pray together, pass on the rich traditions of our church through our Religious Education Programs and how we prepare our students for an ethical and sustainable life. We value the well-being of all students and acknowledge that we are hard wired to connect with each other. We lead our students into an inquiry of the Australian Curriculum and use technology to advance and support learning in all areas. St Francis School continually looks for imaginative ways to connect with the charism and spirituality of St Francis of Assisi to bring about ecological renewal in our community. As a result we have a strong environmental focus in our curriculum and seek to tread lightly on the planet to honour the sacredness of creation. St Francis School receives support from both the Australian and South Australian Governments with generous grants based on enrolments and needs. The Australian Government contributes 79 % of the grants we receive with the remaining 21% St Francis Lockleys

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provided by the South Australian Government. In 2015 we received a total of $3, 496 977 in total from the Australian and South Australian Governments. St Francis is an equal opportunity employer, employing staff from many ethnic backgrounds. No staff indicated that they have an indigenous heritage. St Francis acknowledges the Kaurna nation as the traditional owners of the land of the Adelaide Plains. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationships of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to country. Enrolments YEAR

Rec

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

BOYS

32

38

31

19

27

29

GIRLS Total

31 63

22 63

32 61

42 61

29 56

26 55

Indigenous Students

1

Staff Qualifications Masters of Education Bachelor of Education Bachelor or Teaching Bachelor of Special Education Bachelor of Applied Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Social Administration Diploma of Teaching Diploma of Marketing Graduate Diploma Religious Education Graduate Diploma in Education Graduate Certificate Religious Education Certificate in Teaching Literacy Certificate IV Child Education Support Certificate III in Education Support Certificate IV OHS&W

5 19 3 2 3 1 1 1 14 1 1 2 11 1 1 2 1

Total

25

Year 7 26

30 55

30 56

240 467

Student Attendance Reception 94% Year 1 93% Year 2 94% Year 3 94% Year 4 93% Year 5 94% Year 6 94% Year 7 92% Dealing with Non -Attendance of Students · Parent rings and tells us of the absence · We ask for the student’s name, class and reason for absence

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The absent list is printed at 10.00am a report is produced in CeSIS highlighting absences. It is cross referenced with the Absentee List and those names that are not entered into the system are done so by the office. We ask that parents to ring in before 9.30am with the absentee information We ask that the teacher have their absentee list completed by 9.45am Once the CeSIS report is produced, a SMS message is forwarded to a parent or guardian of the child and request the reason for the absence. For pre-planned absences, parents complete a leave of absence form informing the school of the reason and the length of the absence. Unsatisfactory reasons for absences are referred to the Principal via the teacher. The Principal will contact the family. The Principal will ring DECS officers if attendance is unsatisfactory. Destination of Year 7 Students St Michael’s College 44 Students Nazareth College 5 Students Henley High School 3 Students St Mary’s College 2 Student Christian Brothers College 1 Student Pembroke School 1 Student William Light School 1 Student

2015 NAPLAN RESULTS COMPARISON WITH 2014 Year 3 Students Participating

2014 % who achieved the National Minimum Standard

2015 % who achieved the National Minimum Standard

Comparison 2014/15

Mean Score 2014

Mean Score 2015

Reading

60

92

100

Up by 8%

396

433

Writing

60

100

100

Same

406

412

Spelling

60

94

100

Up by 6%

383

414

Grammar and Punctuation Numeracy

60

100

100

Same

411

436

58

94

100

Up by 6%

386

412

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Year 5 Students Participating

2013 % who achieved the National Minimum Standard As Yr 3

2014 % who achieved the National Minimum Standard

2015 % who achieved the National Minimum Standard

Comparison 2014/15

Mean Score 2014

Mean Score 2015

Reading

54

98

95

98

Up by 3%

481

485

Writing

55

98

95

91

465

469

Spelling

55

98

95

98

Down by 4% Up by 3%

500

500

Grammar and Punctuation Numeracy

55

100

95

91

Down by 4%

491

477

55

98

89

98

Up by 9%

460

484

Students Participating

2013 % who achieved the National Minimum Standard As Yr 5

2014 % who achieved the National Minimum Standard

2015 % who achieved the National Minimum Standard

Comparison 2014/15

Mean Score 2014

Mean Score 2015

Reading

56

98

100

98

534

561

Writing

56

98

96

100

Down by 2% Up by 4%

517

543

Spelling

56

98

96

96

Same

549

557

Grammar and Punctuation Numeracy

56

98

100

100

Same

531

559

55

93

98

98

Same

525

545

Year 7

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St Francis School Lockleys Annual Report 2015 6. NSCSWP (National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program) The connection between the promotion of wellbeing and positive learning outcomes is clear. Research related to health and wellbeing shows that schools are important environments for the promotion of wellbeing in children and young people. Every human being is hardwired to connect. At St Francis School we know that wellbeing is fundamental to successful learning. Children who are happy, confident and able to establish meaningful relationships are better placed to achieve positive learning outcomes. Effective relationships are at the core of effective teaching and learning. As such we place a very high priority on the wellbeing of our students at St Francis School. Integral to our Wellbeing practices is the role of the School Chaplain. The Australian Government has committed $243.8 million over four years from 2014-15 to 2017-18 to assist schools to engage the services of a School Chaplain with a focus on the delivery of pastoral care. My role as School Chaplain complements my role as Assistant Principal Identity and Mission (APRIM) This initiative expands my capacity to enhance the dimension of pastoral care. Well-being is addressed using a collaborative approach between the School Chaplain, School Counsellor, Leadership Team, teaching staff and the Student Mentor Teacher. As School Chaplain I maintain a visible presence in the school providing an additional resource in that I have the time available to holistically support the ‘whole person’, families, staff and the wider community with matters related to ethics, religious beliefs, isolation, harassment, bullying, family breakdown, human relationships, economic hardship, illness and bereavement. I endeavour to enhance the engagement with the broader community in outreach initiatives and work restoratively in building and restoring relationships with all members of the community. Students, parents and staff continue to access this non-compulsory service. I am appreciative of the ongoing endorsement of the NSCP at St Francis School and I look forward to your continued support.

Helen Wilsdon-Smith APRIM/School Chaplain St Francis School March 2016

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7. Finance Report 2015

(Unaudited Statements) Key Items: Cashflow report to 31/12/15 ·

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Net cash surplus ( after capital items & loan repayments ) of $ 518,877 ( budgeted 2015 surplus $ 8,240 ). The school received additional grants and needs allowances not included in budget to the amounts of $ 343,500. The school has one current lease for equipment due to expire mid 2017 with a further cash commitment of $ 17,494. There were 2 loan commitments with a balance of $ 186,155 at 31/12/15. The school has one Hire Purchase commitment of $ 11,433 outstanding at 31/12/15 for the purchase of 81 new laptops. This commitment is due for completion in April 2016. Parents & Friends contribution $ 14,741 after purchase of the Play Pod. ( 2014 $ 27,214 ) OSHC surplus $ 17,317, this is a considerable improvement on 2014 surplus of $ 6,310. The new email billing system implemented in 2015 has streamlined and improved the collectability of amounts owing. Available bank balance as at 31/12/15 $ 1,428,962 ( 2014 $ 883,790 )

Key Objectives 2015 ·

Retention of ongoing solid cash position meeting strict CEO cash reserve requirements.

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Successfully maintained a positive cash balance throughout the year without falling into overdraft.

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Preparation and implementation of School Master Plan for future projects.

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The school has a number of capital items highlighted in the 2016 budget for commencement and completion.

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St Francis School Lockleys Annual Report 2015 8. Treasurer's Report For the Year Ended 31 December 2015 ACTUAL Income - Recurrent Fees received

1,172,699

Government Grants

3,207,654

Other Recurrent Income Total Recurrent Income

708,162 5,088,515

Income Non-Recurrent Other Non-recurrent income

13,089

Movement in current asset accounts

12,692

Total Non-Recurrent Income

25,781

Trading Accounts Net Trading Account Movement

48,827

Total Net Trading Account's

48,827

Total Income

5,163,123

Expenditure Recurrent Tuition

(3,464,844)

Administration

(1,100,150)

Movement in current liability accounts Total Recurrent Expenditure

58,395 (4,506,599)

Expenditure Non-recurrent Buildings Fixed Equipment & Improvements

(61,685)

Furniture & Equipment

(12,293)

Computer Equipment

0

BER Project/NSP

0

Total Non-Current Expenditure

(73,978)

Principal Loan Repayments

(45,066)

Clearing account movements

(18,603)

Total Expenditure

(4,644,246)

Surplus (deficit) 2015 Year to Date Opening bank balance at 1/1/15

518,877 883,790

Less:

674

Loan drawdown

25,516

Less: Credit card payment timing difference

105

910,085

31/12/15

Cashflow Balance

$1,428,962

31/12/15

Closing Bank Balance (Balance Sheet)

$1,428,962

Unaudited Financial Statement

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St Francis School Lockleys Annual Report 2015 9. P&F REPORT 2015 The Parents and Friends Committee of St Francis have had another very successful year of fundraising, strengthening and uniting the strong community spirit we have at this school. The committee organised many well supported, successful major events again this year, including Sports Day, Chocolate Drive, A Night with Colour, Walk-A-Thon and also the Crazy Camel Calendars. There were many other fundraising efforts throughout the year that the school’s community supported well, and with increasing interest in the Committee, and a transparent goal working in conjunction with the School Board, the focus will remain on the best outcome for the children’s future and their environment for learning. The overall profit made was over $26,000. GOALS FOR 2015 This was the first year where the P&F monies raised were separated from the school budget. This initially posed a challenge, in which there were delays on some planned projects awaiting our fundraising year to commence. The focus always remained on supporting the School Boards Strategic Plan, and as decided in the previous year, this would see the enhancement of the “Learning through Play” philosophy, creating ‘quieter/calmer sensory play areas’. · ·

Purchasing the ‘Active Play Pod’ and supporting its ongoing needs and expenses Increase transparency for the school community, constantly informing the school community through the school’s newsletter, educating the children and parents, where a common goal can be achieved · Working within the school’s Strategic Plan and with continual communication with the leadership group, the expenditure of the funds raised will ultimately be the decision of the P & F Committee, creating valued educational outcomes and opportunities for the students, this being an ever-changing and growing environment · To continue offering outstanding fundraising efforts, however being aware that new ideas and events would be needed to regain and retain the interest of the schools community. These new ideas of course are always welcomed with much anticipation and enthusiasm always encouraging parents to join this hard working group, to be involved as much or as little as possible and most importantly, have FUN!!! ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2015 · · · · · · · · · ·

Welcome Morning Tea for new Reception parents and their buddy parents Sports Day Lamington Drive Entertainment Books Cadbury’s Chocolate Drive Mothers Day Stalls Mothers Day High Tea Donations A Night With Colour Wine Drive

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· Fathers Day Stalls · ‘Girls Night In’ · Masters Sausage Sizzle · Crazy Camel Calendars · Walk-a-thon · Active Play Pod · BBQ’s (2) GOALS FOR 2016 ·

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In conjunction with the school, the P&F will be replacing the current playground with new play environment. It has been agreed that our fundraising for 2016/2017 will go towards this goal In 2015 the Committee purchased an Active Play Pod to enable ‘quieter/calmer sensory play areas’ and it will be the P&F’s responsibility to employ and maintain the upkeep of this new learning resource To be guided by the School’s Strategic Plan for 2015/2016, continually liaising with the leadership group and working towards a common goal of further enhancing the learning environment for the students of St. Francis and the extended community To be guided by the ‘Guidelines: Expenditure of fundraising monies’ All correspondence will be communicated through the school newsletter and the school’s new Facebook page, but most importantly the verbal discussion between child and parent, to create community ownership of the projects and maintain transparency To update and upgrade the students facilities and learning resources for further outstanding achievement and increasing the community spirit of St Francis

The Parents and Friends Committee are an extremely hard working, focused and committed group of parents from the school’s community. Their main goal is to achieve the best for the students of St. Francis and the school community by managing outstanding fundraising events and growing the ‘St.Francisness’ of all who are involved. The committee is always keen to welcome new members and will always maintain the focus of achievement while having FUN!! The committee needs to be congratulated for their ongoing enthusiasm, successes and dedication. I personally am very proud to be part of the committee and hope to continue to enjoy contributing to St Francis’s success, with a holistic approach to working with St. Francis leadership, friends and enjoying every moment of it. Growth is important and knowing that we can make a small difference for our children and our families, moving forward is exciting and inspiring. It is sometimes very easy to sit on the side lines and have ‘constructive criticism’, but to be part of a challenge as a united group takes courage and has its rewards. ‘The gift of giving’. I would like to thank Cherie from all the P&F members for her ongoing support and encouragement.

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Thanks also to the School Board for their continued support and guidance. If there is anyone here tonight that would like to join the P&F please feel free to come along to our next meeting.

Michelle Sleightholme Co-Chairperson of the P&F Committee Parents & Friends Representative of the School Board of St Francis

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St Francis School Lockleys Annual Report 2015

10. ST FRANCIS SCHOOL, LOCKLEYS PARENTS & FRIENDS TREASURER’S REPORT as at 31/12/15 Income

Expense

2015

2015

Net

Accumulated Funds at 1st January 2015

P&F Association Levy Hot Cross Buns Entertainment Book Mothers Day stalls Mother's Day High Tea Mothers Day Raffle Donations Bakery Drive Father's Day Stall Sports Day A Night with colour Quiz Night

General-Beer Sale Sausage sizzle Umbrellas P&F Purchases Play Pod

806 2,178 2,460 1,686 8,303 8,790 7,807 14,422 2,188 3,848 3,164 2,790 410 1,284 240 0.00 0.00

Total

60,375

Walkathon Chocolate drive Family Photos Lamington Bakery Drive Calendars Girls night in Wine Drive

$0.00

1,541 1,138 1,368

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1,558 3,823 7,730 1,289 8,399 1,697 2,119 1,488 1,926 160 270 1528.00 9599.45 45,634

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1,541 806 1,040 1,092 128 4,480 1,060 6,519 6,023 491 1,729 1,675 864 250 1,014 240 1,528 9,599 14,741

Balance of DUX general ledger audit report

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$14,741

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St Francis School Lockleys Annual Report 2015

11. St Francis Out of School Hours Care Annual Report

Attendance The 2015 OSHC budget was based on OSHC averaging 18 attendances per morning and 27 attendances per afternoon. During the year we did hover around the average of 18 in the mornings. For afternoon attendances there was growth in our averages. At the beginning of the year we were averaging 31 attendances but the last term saw us averaging 38. Averaged over the whole year there were 33 students attending. This resulted in a surplus in our budget which was a very pleasing result. Despite having one intake of Receptions which we had anticipated impacting on our numbers during the year, there were a number of families who began using OSHC for the first time. Programme It was a fun and exciting year at St Francis OSHC. The programme that is planned by the OSHC Educators is based on the student’s preferences for activities. At the beginning of the year we asked students to name three activities they would like to do at OSHC. We did this again later in the year to gauge student’s new interests. Each morning there is a combination of inside and outside activities. There are always games of cricket, AFL football, soccer, netball or handball being played. It is always pleasing to see the older students encouraging the younger students to develop their skills. Inside there is a hive of activity with small groups involved in a particular activity, from sensory experiences (playdough and kinetic sand); painting in many different forms, drawing, creating collages and sculptures. Board games, construction kits and the blocks are also popular activities. Occasionally we access the library to use the laptops and I Pads. It is always pleasing to hear from students or their parents that they enjoy coming to OSHC. Resources At St Francis we have a resource budget that allows the staff to purchase to purchase unique and different art/craft and construction toys for activities that are planned. On Pupil Free Days we purchased materials that we would not normally use at OSHC due to the cost per unit for each student. Having the ability to purchase such a variety of resources means that we can develop a programme based on the student’s likes and which provides them with new and various learning opportunities. Early 2016 will see an additional computer for the OSHC educators to access, three new laptops for the students to use, primarily for homework and two I pads. A cupboard has been designed and made to fit under the front desk to store these. Quality Assurance In February, we received notification that the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority was going to visit us for the purpose of assessing our service. We submitted our updated Quality Improvement Plan prior to their visit. Two assessors visited our service on Friday 27th March.. Our overall rating was, ‘Working towards National Quality Standard.’ In four of the Quality Areas we were rated as Meeting Quality Standards while in the other three areas there were several elements assessed as needing extra documentation to reach the

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standard. Overall 158 elements are assessed by the board. As a staff we have been building on our practices and documentation to improve the quality of our service. Staffing At the beginning of 2015 we appointed Jonathan Webb as an OSHC Educator to fill vacancies in our staff. During the year we farewelled several staff members; Ellie Robinson was successful in gaining a position as Trainee State Milo Cricket Coordinator and Rebecca Daumann was successful in gaining a position of acting OSHC Coordinator at Nazareth School. At the end of the year we said goodbye to Laura Arjona, who was successful in gaining a position as a Judge’s Associate at the District Courts. I find it exciting to see the OSHC Educators gain positions in their chosen fields. I would like to thank these three OSHC Educators for their enthusiasm and efforts during their time with us. At the beginning of Term 4 we appointed Coco Bodroghy to the OSHC staff. Coco has quickly made herself a valuable member of our team. Despite the changes to staff, there was continuity in the OSHC service and a smooth transition with the students.

Denise Harnett Director St Francis OSHC

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St Francis School Lockleys Annual Report 2015 Satisfaction Surveys It is a Government requirement that schools survey their school community in relation to how satisfied they are. Each year we look at a range of questions which we feel give the community a chance to rate aspects of school life. We allowed students, parents and teachers to complete their own surveys. You will notice that the questions are different for each group. A statement is made and the respondents are asked to agree or disagree with the statement using a 1-5 system. If a respondent strongly disagrees with the statement they would choose 1 but if they strongly agreed with the statement they indicated 5. Numbers 2, 3 and 4 were used to indicate the level of agreement or disagreement with the statements. Please refer to the coloured key at the beginning of the Student Graph. There are two graphs for Students and Parents with one graph for the staff.

St Francis School – Student survey

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St Francis School - Student Survey

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St Francis School - Student Survey

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St Francis School - Student Survey

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St Francis School – Parent Survey

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St Francis School – Parent Survey

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St Francis School – Parent Survey

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St Francis School – Parent Survey

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St Francis School – Staff Survey

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St Francis School – Staff Survey

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St Francis School – Staff Survey

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