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SCHOOL REPORT

2015

Inspiring young minds, creating possibilities

OUR SCHOOL

Since North Perth Primary School was established in 1899 it has built a strong reputation and connection with the community.

Many former students have returned to wander through the school hall and grounds, sharing fond memories of their time at the

school. Others have requested information or photos for celebratory events and we have been delighted to be able to contribute. In

addition to proudly supporting these visits and enquiries, the school has ensured the historic buildings and memorabilia are treated

with the respect and care they deserve.

At North Perth Primary School we recognise the importance of valuing our community connection and working in partnership

with parents and members of the local and wider community. This partnership supports and provides learning opportunities so

every child may grow to realise their potential and contribute positively to the community.

Our P & C is to be commended for their continuing generosity. In addition to funding and supporting school projects and

programs, they also provided several key services including the canteen, uniform shop, student banking, Book Club and Book

Fair. They coordinated many successful fundraising and social events for school families. Thank you to this hardworking team for

their invaluable support.

The School Council is a key decision-making group that provides opportunities for parent, community and staff representatives to

work together planning and reviewing school systems and policies. In 2015 the School Council held eight meetings. They worked

tirelessly on a number of projects which included, for example, developing the school Code of Conduct; identifying strategies to

promote the school Vision; discussing changes to the Sponsorship Policy; nominating a staff member for the WA Education

Awards; and endorsing the School Improvement Plan, Annual Report 2014, Budget, Contributions, Charges and Personal Items

Lists for 2016, and School Development Days for 2016. The School Council also sent correspondence and surveyed the school

community regarding the Independent Public Schools initiative. We thank the members of the School Council for their

commitment to improving our school.

At North Perth Primary School we are very fortunate to have parents who take an interest in their child’s education and are keen

to be involved in the school. Many attend school events and assist in the classroom, on excursions and with special activities such

as sports days. Others help cover books, improve the school grounds or support fundraising activities. Thank you to everyone for

their contribution to our school.

The teaching and support staff at North Perth Primary School work collaboratively to provide a caring and safe learning

environment where each child is challenged and empowered to realise their potential. They willingly participate in the

development and implementation of school programs, policies and extra-curricular activities such as after-school sport, discos and

camps. Thank you to the staff for supporting students and strengthening our school.

All support is sincerely appreciated and is a reflection of the positive partnership that exists at North Perth Primary School.

The School Report gives a broad overview of our activities and achievements during 2015. Further information can also be found

on the school’s website.

Karen Lockyer

Principal

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to foster an inspiring community of learners in which committed educators and parents work together to empower

each child to realise their potential. We value learning that is holistic, encompassing social, emotional, cognitive, physical and

creative dimensions.

OUR VALUES

At North Perth Primary School we recognise that learning is not just an individual pursuit but includes learning with and from

others. The school community works together to demonstrate and uphold our core values:

Inclusivity

We all see the world in different ways and we value and celebrate the diversity this creates.

Respect

We treat everyone with respect and consider all points of view.

Resilience

We encourage and support the taking of risks in a safe environment and foster perseverance in the face of setbacks.

Responsibility

We accept responsibility for our actions and their impact on others and on the environment.

SPECIALIST PROGRAMS

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) – FRENCH

In 2015, all Year 1 to 6 students participated in a 60 minute weekly French lesson to build on their

French speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

The school program was supplemented with the following activities:

French Day – students participated in this special day by enjoying delicious croissants, pain

au chocolate and crepes et citron au sucre from the canteen for morning tea, playing French

games and singing French songs.

Extension Language Classes – some of our Year 5 and 6 students participated in the Japanese

and Korean after-school extension classes conducted at Mount Lawley Senior High School

(MLSHS).

Languages Expo – the MLSHS Languages Expo was promoted to school families and

included cultural performances and activities, food demonstrations and static displays.

Key Focus Recommendations for 2016

Encourage language and cultural enrichment activities in classroom programs e.g. music, art,

cooking, games.

Celebrate Australia’s diversity by implementing a whole school program for Harmony Day.

Review the new requirements for implementing LOTE in primary schools, the languages offered at MLSHS and the

availability of skilled Language teachers.

Promote the MLSHS Languages Expo to the school community.

Encourage Year 6 students to apply for the Gifted and Talented Languages Program at MLSHS.

MUSIC PROGRAM

2015 was another year filled with many exciting and enriching musical experiences.

The Year 1 to 6 students participated in a weekly one hour music lesson that focused

on the areas of Making, Performance and Responding.

A highlight of the year was the Kaboom percussion concerts that followed a series of

online training modules featuring stick drumming and cup skills. All the students

enjoyed challenging and perfecting their body percussion and rhythm cup skills during

this highly entertaining performance. The Harmony Day celebration also presented the

students with interactive music and movement experiences from Africa, China,

Indonesia, Brazil and Italy.

Our school participates in the Instrumental Music Schools Services (IMSS) Program with selected students receiving weekly

tuition in cello, violin, viola, double bass, trumpet and trombone. The instrumental students performed at school assemblies

throughout the year.

The senior string students are members of the North Perth String Ensemble and rehearse weekly in the hall. They performed at

school assemblies and the Western Australia Schools Orchestra Festival at Churchlands Senior High School where they achieved

an ‘Excellent’ rating in the String Orchestra Novice Division.

Choral experiences continued as a most successful enterprise once again. Choir rehearsals were held before school on

Wednesdays with junior members learning from the mature vocal guidance and experience of the older students. Our enthusiastic

choir performed at school assemblies and the Angove Street Festival. The Years 4 to 6 choir students also performed as part of a

Massed Choir Concert at Winthrop Hall, UWA. This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to join with choirs from other

schools to perform on mass in a breathtaking venue that made everyone feel like singing.


Music specialist teacher to conduct weekly music lessons with primary classes.

Continue to access the Instrumental Music Schools Services (IMSS) Program

Host a Musica Viva incursion, Adam Hall and the Velvet Players, performing jazz and

blues.

Provide opportunities for choir students to perform at school and community events e.g.

school assemblies, Music Count Us In, Massed School Choir, local community groups.

Provide opportunities for instrumental students to perform at school and community

events e.g. school assemblies, WA Schools Orchestra Festival.

Nominate the choir for a Christmas Carol performance in Perth City e.g. David Jones.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Physical Education was revitalised with the Year 1 to 6 students being exposed to

a variety of sports and activities using the Bluearth approach and inviting students to

‘live the challenge’ by constantly challenging themselves to better their previous best.

Our involvement with the UWA School of Sport Science Exercise and Health saw the

implementation of the following two projects:

Uni-Active Program – a well-supported weekly before-school program for

Pre-primary to Year 2 that develops fundamental movement skills, encourages

maximum participation and increases self-esteem.

FitBit Pilot Program – trialed with a Year 6 class to gain insight into the impact of the school day

and week on physical activity to gather information on how patterns of activity relate to key

health, social and educational outcomes to guide future initiatives to improve children’s activity

levels. Parents were able to login to their child’s FitBit account to see their weekly data.

The Sporting Schools Program was introduced to North Perth Primary School with a selection of sports

being offered to students primarily after-school. This program was very popular and provided students the

opportunity to experience different sports at no cost.

In 2015, there were numerous sporting activities and events, including:

Girls in2Cricket – twenty-four Year 1 to 4 girls were invited by the WACA and Department of

Sport and Recreation to participate in a six week after-school Sporting Schools pilot program that

culminated in a WACA Gala Day with a skills session with girls from other schools and the

opportunity to gather autographs from Western Fury players.

Athletics Carnivals - Goonderup Day and the early childhood sports carnival had a very social

atmosphere and were well attended by parents and extended family members. The carnivals

focused on maximum student participation and helped with the selection of students and teams for

the interschool carnival that was coordinated by North Perth Primary School.

Eagles Cup – interschool netball, soccer and football competition over six weeks

Rugby League Tag competition and State Finals – three teams competed in the interschool competition and one team of

15 students competed in the State Finals in Karawara.

Rugby League Tackle competition – four school teams participated in this interschool competition.

T20 Blast Cricket Carnival and State Finals – four Year 5/6 teams participated in the interschool competition at

Coolbinia Reserve with the Boys A team and the girls’ team winning the finals. A school team also participated in the

T20 Blast State Final with 40 other teams at Yokine Reserve.

Sports Clinic and development programs– there were several sporting clinics during the year e.g. Auskick, MyGolf,

hockey, basketball, volleyball, badminton, ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program and the National Schools Partnership

Program (Tennis).

WACA Discounted Test Ticket Offers – students were invited to nominate for a raffle draw for a discounted ticket to a

cricket game at the WACA accompanied by staff.

WACA ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Opportunities – students were provided with a unique

opportunity to play on the WACA ground during the lunch break of a test match.

Interm Swimming – a ten lesson program for Pre-primary to Year 6 students was

conducted at Beatty Park.

Edu-Dance – Pre-primary to Year 6 classes participated in this movement to music

program which culminated in two performances for family members.

Special Activity Days – the school encouraged student participation in special days

promoting physical activity e.g. Walk Safely to School Day, Ride to School Day.


Specialist Physical Education teacher program to be expanded to include Pre-primary classes.

Support the continuation of the before-school Uni-Active program in 2016 for Pre-primary to

Year 3 students. Fund the assessment of all Kindergarten, Pre-primary and Year 1 students to

identify students and skills requiring additional support.

Apply for Sporting Schools Program funding to support the continuation of the after-school

program in 2015.

Expand on lunch-time faction competitions to include football, soccer and netball.

Investigate further opportunities for interschool sporting competitions e.g. Multicultural Gala

Day (AFL).

VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM All primary classes have a Visual Arts lesson once a week. In these lessons students use visual

techniques, practices and processes in creating artworks that communicate ideas. The program

develops the students’ cultural appreciation of visual arts in the past and contemporary contexts

through exploring and responding to artists and their artworks.

A successful fundraising event hosted by the school in June was the P & C Art Auction with

artworks donated by former student, Bob Poolman, raising almost $10 000 to support the school.

A positive outcome for this year was the annual Night of Celebration. This evening in December

highlights the Music program with performances by the ensemble and choir and the Visual Arts

program with classroom displays of artwork. Each class is open for the parents to view the art

displays reflecting the children’s learning program for the term.

Another achievement this year was the school’s participation in community projects. Matilda P’s

entry in a local Christmas card competition was chosen, printed and distributed to local

residences. In the City of Vincent’s Spirit of Christmas Banner project, three students, Ellie B,

Cherry C and Max H, had their artwork selected and reproduced on street banners. A Year 3 class

also made clay flower pot stands to hold a flower as part of a south-west project to commemorate

the Gallipoli landing and to promote peace.

In Visual Art classes the Year 6 graduating students created ceramic sculptures which were

incorporated into a mosaic wall mural to enhance the school grounds and to be a reminder of their

time at the school.

The ‘rainbow gate’, a previous artist-in-residence project, continues to be popular with many

former students and special visitors taking photographs to share with others. In 2015 the gate also formed the background for a

Tropfest film.

A further valuable benefit to the program was the information and ideas gained through the specialist teacher attending Visual Art

network meetings, workshops and professional development which supported the use of iPads as a resource for artwork response

sessions.


Continue to run a specialist program that uses the facilities of our purpose-built Art/Science room.

Integrate the Visual Arts program with class themes.

Continue to conduct an open night that showcases the children’s artistic talents.

Investigate opportunities for artist-in-residence projects to enhance the school grounds.

Continue to participate in community art activities.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Data collection is ongoing and includes a variety of methods implemented at the class and whole school level. A key component

of the assessment program is the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) administered in May.

Value-adding is determined by comparing the difference between the Australian mean and the school mean for the same group of

students who completed an assessment in Year 3 (2013) and in Year 5 (2015) while enrolled at North Perth Primary School. This

is called the Stable Cohort. The difference between the Australian and school mean in 2013 is compared to the difference between

the Australian and school mean in 2015. There has been value-added to the stable cohort’s achievement if the difference is greater

in 2015 compared to 2013. For example: The mean percentage difference of 5.2 for Punctuation in 2013 increased to 11.2 in 2015

indicating an improvement, or value-added, of 6.0.

READING

Achieved the National Minimum Standard

Year 3 Year 5

North Perth 98% 100%

Like Schools 100% 99%

State 91% 92%

The school performed at the expected level in Year 5 and below the expected level in Year 3 for Reading.

The school mean was higher than the Australian and State mean for both year levels.

Almost all students achieved the National Minimum Standard in 2015.

A very high proportion i.e. 60% of Year 5 students from North Perth achieved a score which placed them in the Top 20% of

the State.

A low proportion of students achieved a score that placed them in the lowest 20% of the State i.e. Year 3 – 8% (4 students),

Year 5 – 11% (4 students).

Value-Added to Stable Cohort: Year 3 (2013) – Year 5 (2015)

There was improvement noted in the following areas: Informational Text (3.0), Persuasive Text (1.9), and in the overall mean for

Reading (1.2). The difference for Narrative Text was insignificant at -0.3.

Achievement Targets Achievement Status Comments

School performance in Reading to be at or

above expected level.

Not yet fully

achieved

While the Year 5 students performed at the expected

level, the Year 3 students performed below the expected

level.

Increase the proportion of students in the

Top 20% in Reading.

Achieved Year 3 (2013) – 46% increased to Year 5 (2015) – 60%

Maintain a school mean higher than the

Australian and State mean in Year 3 and 5

Reading.

Achieved Year 3

North Perth PS Mean – 431

Australian Mean – 426

State Mean – 407

Year 5



State Mean – 483

READING North Perth PS Like Schools

State 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015

3

Top 20% 46% 59% 24% 42% 47% 51%

Middle 60% 51% 39% 68% 54% 50% 45%

Bottom 20% 2% 2% 8% 4% 3% 3%

5

Top 20% 44% 45% 60% 41% 48% 50%

Middle 60% 49% 50% 29% 56% 48% 48%

Bottom 20% 8% 5% 11% 3% 4% 2%

WRITING

WRITING


Year 3 Year 5



State 95% 89%

WRITING North Perth PS Like Schools

State 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015

3

Top 20% 37% 46% 12% 40% 50% 46%

Middle 60% 44% 50% 74% 58% 46% 51%

Bottom 20% 20% 4% 14% 3% 4% 3%

5

Top 20% 38% 17% 47% 40% 49% 45%

Middle 60% 56% 74% 50% 56% 47% 53%

Bottom 20% 5% 10% 3% 4% 4% 2%

The school performed at the expected level in Year 5 and below the expected level for Year 3 in Writing.

The school mean for Year 5 was higher than the Australian and State mean.


A very high proportion i.e. 47% of Year 5 students from North Perth achieved a score which placed them in the Top 20% of

the State.

A low proportion of students achieved a score that placed them in the lowest 20% of the State i.e. Year 3 – 14% (7 students),

Year 5 – 3% (1 student).

Value-Added to Stable Cohort: Year 3 (2013) – Year 5 (2015) There was significant improvement noted in the following areas: Audience (10.4), Text Structure (8.3), Ideas (6.0), Persuasive

Devices (14.2), Vocabulary (9.5), Cohesion (14.7), Paragraphing (18.0), Sentence Structure (4.9), Punctuation (6.6), Spelling (3.2)

and in the overall mean for Writing (9.5).


School performance in Writing to be at or


Not yet fully

achieved



level.


Top 20% in Writing.




Writing.

Not yet fully

achieved

Year 3



State Mean – 404

Year 5



State Mean – 465

SPELLING


Year 3 Year 5



State 93% 92%

SPELLING North Perth PS Like Schools

State 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015

3

Top 20% 39% 47% 26% 42% 46% 39%

Middle 60% 54% 49% 74% 55% 51% 57%

Bottom 20% 7% 4% 0% 4% 4% 4%

5

Top 20% 46% 38% 42% 38% 41% 41%

Middle 60% 51% 57% 50% 57% 53% 57%

Bottom 20% 3% 5% 8% 4% 6% 3%

The school performed at the expected level for all year levels in Spelling.



A high proportion of students from North Perth achieved a score which placed them in the Top 20% of students in the State

i.e. Year 3 – 26% (13 students), Year 5 – 42% (15 students).

No Year 3 student and three Year 5 students (8%) at North Perth achieved a score which placed them in the lowest 20% of

the State.

Value-Added to Stable Cohort: Year 3 (2013) – Year 5 (2015) There was improvement noted in the following areas: Spelling Correction (1.9), Spelling in Context (2.8) and in the overall mean

for Spelling (2.7).


School performance in Spelling to be at or


Achieved Year 3 and Year 5 students performed at the expected

level.


Top 20% in Spelling.




Spelling.

Achieved Year 3



State Mean – 398

Year 5



State Mean – 487

GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION


Year 3 Year 5

North Perth 94% 97%


State 92% 89%

GRAMMAR

PUNCTUATION

North Perth PS Like Schools

State 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015

3

Top 20% 34% 64% 18% 42% 49% 45%

Middle 60% 61% 35% 76% 54% 47% 52%

Bottom 20% 5% 2% 6% 4% 4% 3%

5

Top 20% 38% 26% 47% 50% 45% 54%

Middle 60% 59% 69% 47% 47% 51% 43%

Bottom 20% 3% 5% 6% 3% 4% 3%

The school performed at the expected level in Year 5 and below expectations in Year 3 for Grammar and Punctuation in

2015.


Most students achieved the National Minimum Standard in 2015.

A high proportion of Year 5 students from North Perth achieved a score which placed them in the Top 20% of students in

the State i.e. 47%. However, there were only 18% of North Perth Year 3 students compared to 45% for Like Schools in the

Top 20%.

A low proportion of students achieved a score that placed them in the Bottom 20% i.e. Year 3 – 6% (3 students), Year 5 – 6%

(2 students).

Value-Added to Stable Cohort: Year 3 (2013) – Year 5 (2015) There was improvement noted in the following areas: Grammar (1.2), Punctuation (6.0) and in the overall mean for Grammar and

Punctuation (2.8).

Targets Achievement Status Comments

School performance in Grammar and

Punctuation to be at or above expected level.

Not yet fully

achieved



level.


Top 20% in Grammar and Punctuation.




Grammar and Punctuation.

Achieved Year 3



State Mean – 419

Year 5



State Mean – 489


Introduce the Professional Learning Community team structure to review student achievement and teaching practice.

Reintroduce the Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) role and provide time for teachers to meet with the LSC and school

psychologist and to participate in case conferences.

LSC to review school processes for identifying and supporting students at educational risk.

Expand literacy early identification and intervention strategies e.g. On-Entry Assessment, PAT-R online testing.

Implement a whole school explicit teaching framework.

Continue to access the North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre (NEMLDC) Outreach Service and maintain

registration of two staff members in the Language Leadership Schools Network training program.

Continue to implement the Pre-primary On-Entry Assessment and the NEMLDC Phonological Awareness Screening Tool for

all Kindergarten, Pre-primary and Year 1 students and selected Year 2 and 3 students. The screening data is to be analysed

and supported by targeted teaching and learning programs.

Continue to access visiting teachers from the School of Special Educational Needs (SSEN) Learning Difficulties and

Disabilities teams to support intervention plans.

Implement Uni-Active Fundamental Movement Skills Assessment Program for Kindergarten, Pre-primary and Year 1 with

data analysis and targeted program development to support tracking and early handwriting.

Implement parent education sessions in identified areas of need e.g. speech and language, fine motor skills, preparing for

kindergarten.

English Curriculum Committee to:

- finalise the Whole School Literacy Policy (WSLP),

- coordinate the Whole School Literacy Plan,

- revise and review the Literacy Operational Plan, and

- coordinate resource acquisition, moderation tasks and professional development.

Revised Homework Policy to reflect and reinforce need for all children to read, or be read to, daily.

Expand resource collection to include PM Benchmark Reading Assessment and Decodable Readers.

Explicit teaching of spelling rules through Words Their Way (Year 1 – 3) and Sound Waves (Year 4 – 6).

Continue to implement public speaking programs e.g. Go-Zone Debating, Perth Schools’ Speakers Award.

Continue to coordinate registration process for home-based Reading Eggs Program.

Whole school moderation of writing samples e.g. school level, network level between Year 6 and 7 teachers.

NUMERACY


Year 3 Year 5



State 93% 95%

NUMERACY North Perth PS Like Schools

State 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015

3

Top 20% 51% 39% 22% 47% 44% 51%

Middle 60% 44% 56% 72% 49% 54% 46%

Bottom 20% 5% 6% 6% 3% 2% 3%

5

Top 20% 46% 29% 40% 52% 47% 51%

Middle 60% 49% 62% 60% 45% 50% 46%

Bottom 20% 5% 10% 0% 3% 3% 2%

The school performed at the expected level in Year 5 and below expectations in Year 3 for Numeracy in 2015.


All students achieved the National Minimum Standard in 2015.

A high proportion of Year 3 and 5 students from North Perth achieved a score which placed them in the Top 20% of the State

i.e. Year 3 – 22%, Year 5 – 40%. However, the proportion of students in this category was lower than those of Like Schools

for both year levels

No Year 5 students and three Year 3 students achieved a score that placed them in the lower 20% of WA students.


Introduce the Professional Learning Community team structure to review student achievement and teaching practice.

Reintroduce the Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) role and provide time for teachers to meet with the LSC and school

psychologist and to participate in case conferences.

LSC to review school processes for identifying and supporting students at educational risk.

Expand Maths early identification and intervention strategies e.g. On Entry Assessment, PAT-R online testing (Years 1

to 6, Terms 1 and 4).

Mathematics Curriculum Committee to:

- finalise the Whole School Mathematics Policy (WSMP),

- coordinate the Whole School Mathematics Plan,

- revise and review the Mathematics Operational Plan,

- introduce a standard template for planning Mathematics across year levels, and

- coordinate resource acquisition, assessment tasks and professional development.

All year levels to use Scope and Sequence developed by Mathematics Curriculum Committee.

Implement a whole school explicit teaching framework.

Conduct a Whole School Maths Day in Term 2.

Value-Added to Stable Cohort: Year 3 (2013) – Year 5 (2015) There was improvement noted in the following areas: Measurement (5.7), Number (1.9). The overall mean difference for

Numeracy was -0.2. There needs to be an increased focus on the areas of Geometry (-3.2) and Statistics and Probability (-8.5).


School performance in Numeracy to be at or


Not yet fully

achieved



level.


Top 20% in Numeracy.

Not achieved Year 3 (2013) – 51% decreased to Year 5 (2015) – 40%


Australian and State mean in all Year 3 and

5 Numeracy assessments.

Achieved Year 3



State Mean – 387

Year 5



State Mean – 481

SCHOOL COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

During 2015 an online survey was conducted to ascertain the views of the community on whether the school should apply to be an

Independent Public School (IPS), the preferred specialist areas and the preferred Language to be studied at North Perth Primary

School. Thirty-nine school community members completed the survey.

Independent Public Schools

74.36% of respondents supported the school

applying to be an IPS if the opportunity arose.

Language Other Than English

French was the most preferred language, followed by

Mandarin, Italian and Indonesian.

Specialist Teaching Areas

The following five specialist areas received

similar levels of support and are listed in order

of preference - Physical Education, Visual Arts,

Music, Languages Other Than English and Science.

Three respondents suggested Drama, ICT and support education as alternative specialist areas.


North Perth Primary School to participate in the IPS Development Program in 2016.

Continue to implement specialist programs in Physical Education, Visual Arts and Music in 2016.

Investigate the feasibility of implementing a Science specialist program.

Review the new requirements for implementing Languages Other Than English (LOTE) in primary schools, the

languages offered at the local secondary school and the availability of skilled Language teachers.

NON-ACADEMIC STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

ATTENDANCE – OVERALL PRIMARY

Year

North

Perth PS

Like

Schools

WA Public

Schools

2013 95.4% 95.2% 92.6%

2014 94.3% 94.8% 92.1%

2015 95.0% 95.5% 92.7%

ATTENDANCE CATEGORY

Year

Regular

At Risk

Indicated Moderate Severe

2013 88.6% 9.5% 1.3% 0.5%

2014 84.7% 13.2% 1.2% 0.7%

2015 87.7% 10.1% 1.5% 0.5%

WA Public

Schools

78.0% 15.0% 5.0% 2.0%

The school has continued to maintain an attendance rate higher than the State.

The school attendance rates for all primary year levels were higher than those for the State in 2015.

87.7% of North Perth students attended school regularly in 2015 compared to 78.0% for the State. This is an increase on the

regular attendance of 84.7% in 2014.

There is a significantly lower percentage of North Perth students compared to the State categorised as being ‘at risk’ with

their attendance below 90% i.e. 12.1% compared to 22%.

The school will continue to promote the benefits of regular attendance, request written explanations for all student absences

and implement a case conference approach to support students whose attendance is a concern.

2013 2014 2015 2016

Kindergarten 50 67 65 51

Pre-primary 64 56 70 70

Year 1 50 63 50 71

Year 2 52 48 64 51

Year 3 44 54 52 63

Year 4 48 42 54 47

Year 5 39 44 36 52

Year 6 47 38 44 31

Year 7 31 43 - -

Total 425 454 435 436

STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

No students were expelled from North Perth Primary School in 2015.

Individual Behaviour Plans were implemented for students requiring

additional support.

In 2016 the school’s Behaviour Management policy and processes will

be reviewed and selected staff members will be trained to use the

Functional Behaviour Problem Solving Approach for low level

disruptive and disengaged behaviours.

STUDENT ENROLMENT

North Perth Primary School is a ‘local intake school’ experiencing a

period of growth due to extensive revitalisation and infill developments

occurring in the area. The decline in enrolments from 2014 to 2015 was

due to Year 7 students moving to the secondary setting in Western

Australia.

DESTINATION OF STUDENTS

Thirty-four (79%) of the 2015 Year 6 students enrolled in

public secondary schools for Year 7 in 2016. Twenty-one of

these students transferred to Mount Lawley Senior High

School. Nine (21%) of the 2015 Year 6 students attended a

private school for Year 7 in 2016.

YEAR 6 STUDENTS

Destination School Male Female Total

Aranmore

Catholic College

1 1 2

Churchlands

Senior High School

2 1 3

Guildford Grammar

2 - 2

John Curtin

College of the Arts

- 2 2

Lakeland Senior

High School

1 - 1

Mount Lawley

Senior High School

10 11 21

Perth College

- 2 2

Perth Modern

School

1 - 1

St George’s

Anglican Grammar

School

- 1 1

Scotch College 1 - 1

Shenton College

5 0 5

Wesley College 1 - 1

Willeton Senior

High School

1 - 1

Total 25 18 43

Number FTE

Administration Staff

Principal 1 1.0

Deputy Principal 2 1.8

Total Administration Staff 3 2.8

Teaching Staff

Other Teaching Staff 26 19.5

Total Teaching Staff 26 19.5

School Support Staff

Clerical/Administrative 3 1.8

Gardening 1 0.6

Other Support Staff 11 6.8

Total Support Staff 15 9.2

TOTAL 44 31.5

STAFF ESTABLISHMENT All teaching staff meet the professional requirements to teach

in Western Australian public schools and their names can be

found on the public register of teachers on the Teachers

Registration Board of Western Australia.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Professional learning is highly valued at North Perth Primary

School. It is purposeful and directly related to system level

initiatives, school priorities and performance management

requirements.

CELEBRATING SUCCESS

CELEBRATING INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS

Ruby W was selected for the School Sports WA Football (Soccer) Under 12s team that competed in

Adelaide. Darcy M participated with his team, the Eastern Phantoms, in the National Baseball

Championships in Lismore, NSW, during June. Participating in a sport at this level requires a high

level of skill and a significant personal commitment to an extensive training regime.

Congratulations to Ruby and Darcy for their exemplary achievements in their chosen sport.

North Perth Primary School was one of seven schools that competed in the 2015 Perth Primary Speaker’s Award at

Aranmore College in September. A senior student from each school presented a short speech and was assessed by a

panel of judges. The speeches were of a high standard and the evening culminated in Beth M being awarded first

place and receiving a ‘gold’ participation medallion, a dinner voucher and a $3 000 cheque for the school. This was

the second year of the competition with Charlotte B from North Perth Primary School, sharing first place honours in

2014. Congratulations also to Beth M on her written piece being selected as the school’s entry in the Perth

Electorate ANZAC Letter Home competition.

CELEBRATING OUR STUDENT LEADERS

Semester 1 Semester 2

STUDENT

COUNCILLORS

Olivia C Beth M

Frances K Charlotte M

India A Ruby W

Hugo P Charlie G

Lucien P Sebastian H

Darcy M Eduardo A

SUSTAINABILITY

COMMITTEE

Maia B Milo S

Tia M Linus W

Matilda P Dion F

Reuben K Cherry C

Taheer K Lucas R

Lucas R Luke-Anthony G

BOLTON

FACTION

Sebastian H

Bridie L

Tom B

Rhiannon S

VINCENT

FACTION

Lauren A

Matthew S

Caleb T

Tamsyn I

WOODVILLE

FACTION

Ella B

Nine B

Hugo P

Daisy M

CELEBRATING OUR CLASS OF 2015

The Graduation Ceremony to celebrate our Year 6 students completing their primary schooling was held in the school hall in

December 2015. On this special night the students were joined by guests, staff members, family members and friends. The

ceremony was an opportunity for the students to reflect on some of their special primary school moments.

On behalf of the school community we wish them the very best for the next stage of their education journey and all that they strive

to achieve in the coming years. We hope that they treasure their time at North Perth Primary School.

Citizenship Award Beth M

Darcy M

Encouragement Award Rhiannon S

Mustafa A

English Award Ruby W Science Award Eduardo A

Music Award Charlotte M Sportsperson Award Lucien P

LOTE French Award India A Art Award Ella B

Mathematics Award Beckett G Dux Award Ruby W

Mount Lawley SHS

SVAPA Scholarship

Beth M

Mount Lawley SHS

GAT Languages

Scholarship

Sebastian H

CELEBRATING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

ANZAC CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE The 100

th anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli was commemorated by the students at North Perth Primary School with

a wreath being laid by a student representative at the ANZAC Memorial in Mount Hawthorn; a school ‘dawn service’ and

community breakfast; presentation of an ANZAC Remember Penny to every student; and planting of Spirit of ANZAC shrubs

throughout the school. Senior students also participated in a local ANZAC Letter Home competition and Beth M was recognised

for her winning entry at the Year 3 Room 1 assembly that was also a wonderful tribute to the ANZACs. A Year 3 class also

contributed small clay vases with flowers to a commemorative art installation near Walpole.

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING

The Student Councillors coordinated several fundraising activities throughout 2015 raising $3738.90

and almost 500kg of tinned food to support charity or community organisations including:

Cancer Support WA ($946.10) – the students purchased a delicious cupcake iced by the

councillors to help support people with cancer

UNICEF Programs ($1934.80) – the school supported Cyclone Pam ($624.70), Nepal

Earthquake ($907.70) and the School Program ($402.40)

Vincent Men’s Shed ($371.55)

Mt Lawley-Inglewood RSL Remembrance Poppies ($486.45)

Food Bank Appeal – the school collected nearly 500kg of tinned food and was recognised as

the school that collected the highest volume of food with the award presented by Shannon

Hurn, captain of the West Coast Eagles, at a school assembly.

PARENT WORKSHOPS

The school conducted four workshops for parents during the year including:

Positive Parenting Program – a three seminar series for parents that offered practical, positive

and effective ways to manage common behaviour problems.

The Cyber Playground: Parenting Gen-I in the Online World – an evening workshop to

complement a student workshop presented by Robyn Rishani. It focused on how to

successfully parent in the online world, how to manage cyber-bullying and build resilience,

setting boundaries and guidelines for device use, and how to keep a child’s online reputation

clean and safe.

Protective Behaviours Program – an information session regarding

the five lesson Keeping Us Safe program implemented in Pre-

primary to Year 6 by Ali Fisher.

Real Kids in an Unreal World – Maggie Dent offered practical

common sense ideas and strategies to help a child build their

resilience and competencies to manage life.

HARMONY DAY CELEBRATION The key message of Harmony Day is that everyone belongs and it is a day

to celebrate Australia’s diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone

that calls Australia home. At North Perth the students experienced five

cultural performances from Africa, China, Indonesia, Brazil and Italy that

captured their attention and curiosity for hours.

NATURESCAPE

The Room 6 students submitted their ideas for the second phase of the Naturescape playground at

Kings Park and won. Their prize included the bus fare, a free guided lesson and entry to Naturescape.

SCHOOL GARDENS

Our senior students made pesto using the basil from the gardens and then mixed it with pasta for a fresh

tasting experience and asked the students to vote on whether they would like Pesto Pasta added to the

canteen menu. The pasta dish was subsequently offered as a special lunch deal by the canteen and proved

to be very popular.

The vegetables and herbs grown by the students were harvested for a whole school soup day in August

with each class preparing herb bread or a pot of delicious soup to share.

DEBATING PROGRAM

The Year 5 and Year 6 students participated in a debating program during Term

2. The students worked industriously in teams to complete their debates, and

worked on their presentation skills to prepare for the Evening of Debating

which was well supported by the students’ families. Debating is a very difficult

skill which takes years to fully develop, but we believe that it is important to

extend the performance of our students and debating certainly challenges them.

VIEW STREET CROSSING

The application to The Children’s Crossing and Safety Committee for a manned crossing on busy View Street was successful. The

school is very grateful for the effort and support of the P & C, local member, Police, Main Roads and City of Vincent which

ensured the crossing was operational with minimal delay. Students attending North Perth Primary School are now supported by

manned crossings on Angove Street, Charles Street, Loftus Street and View Street.

BIKE EDUCATION

The Bike Education Program was another well supported road safety program. The program introduced

bike safety principles and bike handling skills to our Year 3 students and revised them during a

‘refresher lesson’ with the Year 4 to 6 students. An SGIO Community Grant enabled the program to be

offered to the students at no charge.

NATIONAL RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY

With the lure of a free healthy breakfast, the 2015 Ride 2 School Day was again well attended by

students and parents. All participants were treated to a healthy breakfast of Weet-bix, fruit salad,

yoghurt, juice and bread rolls before commencing the school day. This event was made possible by the

P & C Canteen generously supplying all the food for the breakfast and the dedicated staff members

whom came in early to help prepare and serve.

It is great to see so many students riding to school on a regular basis as it is a good way of maintaining a

balanced healthy lifestyle.

NIGHT OF CELEBRATION

The end of another great year of learning was celebrated with our end-of-year Open Night. It was an opportunity to acknowledge

the concerted effort of students, parents and staff members working together to strengthen our school. Following a welcome

assembly, which showcased our Music program, the classrooms were opened so everyone could wander and view the class art

projects before enjoying a family picnic on the grass.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Commissions and Grants

During 2015 North Perth Primary School received the following commissions and grants for special projects:

Commissions – Student Booklists $2 474.65, School Photographs $728.18, School Banking $680.37

Grants – Playground Shelter $20 000, Suez Environmental Grant $5 000, Football Commission Goal Posts $ 1000, SGIO

Community Grant (Bike Education) 2015 $1 250, City of Vincent Bike Education 2016 $1 000, City of Vincent

Environmental Grant $2 020

Contributions and Charges

North Perth Primary School collected 88.07% of the requested Voluntary Contributions in 2015 which was a small increase on the

86.54% collected the previous year. In 2015 the school also collected 99.97% of Extra Cost Optional Charges which was an

increase on the 97.54% collected in 2014.

Parents’ and Citizens’ Association

The Parents’ and Citizens’ Association (P & C) has generously supported school programs, expanded playground facilities and

funded school requests with monies raised through numerous fundraising activities or grants, including: Explorer Dome installed

in January 2015 $68 978, Interschool and Leadership Activities $2 000, French Resources $450, subsidising Go Zone Debating

and Protective Behaviours Programs $6 370, Nature Play Teacher Development $555, purchasing outdoor early childhood

equipment $590, and supporting the very popular Maggie Dent evening workshop $1000.

North Perth Primary School

Financial Summary

as at 31 December 2015

1 23,466.40$ 22,781.50$

2 69,897.00$ 68,024.40$

3 -$ -$

4 93,258.00$ 112,292.27$

5 -$ 2,385.76$

6 -$ -$

7 -$ -$

8 3,459.00$ 8,475.18$

9 62,074.00$ 62,074.00$

10 -$ -$

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

12 -$ -$

252,154.40$ 276,033.11$

52,093.00$ 52,093.61$

Student Centred Funding 288,840.00$ 288,840.00$

593,087.40$ 616,966.72$

-$ -$

593,087.40$ 616,966.72$

Locally Raised Funds203,098.17$

Student Centred Funding288,840.00$

Other Govt Grants2,385.76$

Other 8,475.18$

Transfers from Reserves62,074.00$

564,873.11$

1 17,015.00$ 14,311.16$

2 -$ -$

3 135,027.00$ 114,733.72$

4 156,885.00$ 159,981.45$

5 115,530.95$ 108,912.04$

6 4,082.00$ 4,902.08$

7 126,000.00$ 126,000.00$

8 3,337.00$ 3,470.77$

9 1,650.00$ 1,430.00$

10 -$ -$

11 -$ -$

12 Farm Operations (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$

13 Farm Revenue to CO (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$

14 Camp School Fees to CO (Camp Schools only) -$ -$

15 33,560.45$ -$

593,087.40$ 533,741.22$

-$ -$

593,087.40$ 533,741.22$

Bank Balance 264,648.15$ Made up of: -$

1 General Fund Balance 83,225.50$ 2 Deductible Gift Funds -$ 3 Trust Funds -$ 4 Asset Replacement Reserves 185,875.09$ 5 Suspense Accounts 1,341.56$ 6 Cash Advances 250.00-$ 7 Tax Position 5,544.00-$

264,648.15$ Total Bank Balance

Cash Position as at:

Residential Boarding Fees to CO (Ag Colleges only)

Unallocated

Total Forecast Salary Expenditure

Total Expenditure

Total Goods and Services Expenditure

Other Expenditure

Buildings, Property and Equipment

Curriculum and Student Services

Total Salary Allocation

Total Funds Available

ActualBudget

Residential Operations

Total Locally Raised Funds

Fundraising/Donations/Sponsorships

Opening Balance

Total Cash Funds Available

Camp School Fees (Camp Schools only)

Expenditure

Payment to CO, Regional Office and Other Schools

Administration

Lease Payments

Utilities, Facilities and Maintenance

Professional Development

Transfer to Reserve

Transfer from Reserve or DGR

Residential Accommodation

Other State Govt/Local Govt Revenues

Revenue from Co, Regional Office and Other Schools

North Perth Primary SchoolFinancial Summary as at

Actual

31 December 2015

Other Revenues

Commonwealth Govt Revenues

BudgetRevenue - Cash

Voluntary Contributions

Charges and Fees

Fees from Facilities Hire

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

$000

Revenue Source

Contingencies Revenue - Budget vs Actual

Budget Actual

Locally Raised Funds36%

Student Centred Funding

51%

Other Govt Grants0%

Other 2%

Transfers from Reserves

11%

Current Year Actual CashSources

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

$000

Expenditure Purpose

Contingencies Expenditure - Budget vs Actual

Budget Actual

10

60

110

160

210

$000

Cash Position

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