2017 Annual Report tothe School CommunitySchool Name: Waaia Yalca South Primary School

School Number: 5401

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All teachers at the school meet the registration requirements of the Victorian Institute of Teaching (www.vit.vic.edu.au).

The school meets prescribed minimum standards for registration as regulated by the Victorian Regulation and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) in accordance with the Education and Training Reform (ETR) Act 2006. This includes schools granted an exemption by the VRQA until 31 December 2017 from the minimum standards for student enrolment numbers and/or curriculum framework for school language program.

The school is compliant with the Child Safe Standards prescribed in Ministerial Order No. 870 – Child Safe Standards, Managing Risk of Child Abuse in School.

Attested on 24 April 2018 at 05:51 PM by Susan Olley (Principal)

All teachers employed or engaged by the school council meet the registration requirements of the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

To the extent that the school council is responsible, the school meets prescribed minimum standards for registration as regulated by the Victorian Regulation and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) in accordance with the Education and Training Reform (ETR) Act 2006. This includes schools granted an exemption by the VRQA until 31 December 2017 from the minimum standards for student enrolment numbers and/or curriculum framework for school language program.

To the extent that the school council is responsible, the school is compliant with the Child Safe Standards prescribed in Ministerial Order No. 870 – Child Safe Standards, Managing Risk of Child Abuse in School.

Attested on 27 April 2018 at 09:03 AM by Chris Mongan (School Council President)

Waaia Yalca South Primary School

About Our SchoolSchool Context

Waaia-Yalca South Primary is a small rural school located at Waaia, midway between Nathalia and Numurkah, 38 kilometres northwest of Shepparton. Based on the Student Family Occupation index our overall socio-economic profile sits in the low-mid range.

Waaia-Yalca South Primary School aims to develop socially well-adjusted students who perform academically, to the best of their ability through a friendly, caring, supportive and engaging environment. The following values are important for all stakeholders to develop and demonstrate: integrity, trust, respect, learning, professionalism and self-esteem.

This school is staffed by one teaching principal, one 0.4 teacher, one 0.4 business manager, one 0.4 Education Support staff, one LOTE teacher (Japanese) for two hours a week, as well as visiting MACC and MARC teachers (1.5 hours alternating each fortnight).

Our current enrolment is 15 students.

• Students experience a comprehensive curriculum, enriched by a range of extracurricular activities.

• Well resourced (computer ratio of 1:1), with attractive, well - maintained grounds (gardens and adventure playground.)

• Cooperative, supportive and positive community involvement.

• Continued positive relationships with other schools in the local cluster area.

• Key learning focus continues to improve student learning in English and Mathematics.

Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO) The school’s improvement initiatives, based on the 2017 – 2020 Strategic Plan are Excellence in teaching and learning, as well as Positive climate for learning.

Throughout 2017, the staff has participated in “Building Practice Excellence”. This fortnightly professional development program for teachers in small schools, was delivered via polycom. This lead to our staff discussing what best practice looked like in similar small school settings in the literacy components of reading and viewing, writing as well as speaking and listening. How we teach reading and writing has seen more planned and detailed delivery of these curriculum areas and catering for all students. In building a Positive climate for learning, the school promoted the importance of regular attendance. With weekly and term recognition highlighted in the school’s weekly newsletter. The school continuously works on the culture of “Every Day Counts!” The average 2017 attendance rate by year level was: F-89%, Yr 1-94%, Y r2-92%, Yr 3-85%, Yr4-92%, Yr 5-93%, Yr 6-88%.

All students have an Individual Learning Plan and they each set one short- term goal to work toward. Once achieved, a new one is set. All students are encouraged to celebrate their learning successes and use “I can…” statements to articulate their learning achievements.

AchievementIn the Teacher Judgement area of student achievement from the Victorian Curriculum, our results in English and Mathematics are similar in comparison to other schools in Victoria. The comparison measure takes into account this school’s academic intake, socio-economic background, number of Aboriginal students and the number of students with a disability, as well as the size and location of the school. The student outcomes are in the middle 60% of Victorian Government Primary Schools.

There is no NAPLAN Reading or Numeracy data for Year 3, or a 4- year average data to show a similar school comparison for 2017.

There is no NAPLAN Reading or Numeracy data for Year 5. The data available for the four- year average results in Reading and Numeracy, the four- year average results in Numeracy are well below the median but are similar in school comparison.

In NAPLAN Learning Gain, there is no data available for 2017, because it does not require a school comparison

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due to the small cohort of students.

Future directions for 2018 include Individual Learning Plans and goal setting for all students. This will ensure that all students are being taught at their level and to provide extra assistance when required. We will continue to review our Literacy and Numeracy programs to guarantee we are meeting the needs of our students.

EngagementIn Student Attendance, our school sits just above the range of results for the middle 60% of Victorian Government schools. In School Comparison, we sit in a similar range. Our results have remained similar over a 4- year average. Our year levels which had the greatest absence rates were in Year 3 and Year 5 in 2017. All other year levels were at 89% or higher in attendance.

In 2018, Waaia-Yalca South Primary School continues to encourage student attendance with the motto “Every Day Counts,” and issuing weekly and end of term awards for 100% attendance. Reminders about attendance are placed in the newsletter and discussed with the relevant families at the twice yearly Parent/ Teacher/Student Interviews.

WellbeingIn Wellbeing, where the results are derived from the Students Attitudes to School survey, there is no 2017 data available for student outcomes or school comparison due to the small cohort of students undertaking the school survey.

In 2018 the school will run a resilience program across the school engaging a local child psychologist to run 6 x 1 hourly sessions to build strategies to strengthen student wellbeing. Our regular sporting, camps and interaction days with other nearby schools provide opportunities for students to build positive relationships. These planned activities continue to contribute to the overall healthy, emotional wellbeing in all students.

For more detailed information regarding our school please visit our website at www.waaiayalcasouth.ps.wordpress.com

Performance SummaryThe Government School Performance Summary provides an overview of how this school is contributing to the objectives of the Education State and how it compares to other Victorian Government schools.

All schools work in partnership with their school community to improve outcomes for children and young people. Sharing this information with parents and the wider school community helps to support community engagement in student learning, a key priority of the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes.

Members of the community can contact the school for an accessible version of these data tables if required.

School Profile

Enrolment Profile

A total of 10 students were enrolled at this school in 2017, 5 female and 5 male.

0 percent were EAL (English as an Additional Language) students and < 20 percent ATSI (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) students.

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Overall Socio-Economic Profile

Based on the school's Student Family Occupation and Education index which takes into account parents' occupations and education.

Parent Satisfaction Summary

Measures the percent endorsement by parents on their school satisfaction level, as reported in the annual Parent Opinion Survey. The percent endorsement indicates the percent of positive responses (agree or strongly agree).

School Staff Survey

Measures the percent endorsement by staff on School Climate, as reported in the annual School Staff Survey. The percent endorsement indicates the percent of positive responses (agree or strongly agree).

Data is suppressed for schools with three or less respondents to the survey for confidentiality reasons.

Performance Summary

Achievement Student Outcomes School Comparison

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Teacher Judgement of student achievement

Percentage of students in Years Prep to 6 working at or above age expected standards in:

         English         Mathematics

For further details refer to How to read the Annual Report.

Performance Summary

Achievement Student Outcomes School Comparison

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NAPLAN Year 3

The percentage of students in the top 3 bands of testing in NAPLAN at Year 3.

Year 3 assessments are reported on a scale from Bands 1 - 6.

NAPLAN Year 5

The percentage of students in the top 3 bands of testing in NAPLAN at Year 5.

Year 5 assessments are reported on a scale from Bands 3 - 8.

Performance Summary

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Achievement Student Outcomes School Comparison

NAPLAN Learning Gain Year 3 - Year 5

Learning gain of students from Year 3 to Year 5 in the following domains: Reading, Numeracy, Writing, Spelling and Grammar and Punctuation.

NAPLAN learning gain is determined by comparing a student's current year result to the results of all ‘similar’ Victorian students (i.e. students in all sectors in the same year level who had the same score two years prior). If the current year result is in the Top 25 percent, their gain level is categorised as ‘High’. Middle 50 percent, is ‘Medium’. Bottom 25 percent, is ‘Low’.

NAPLAN Learning Gain does not require a School Comparison.

Performance Summary

Engagement Student Outcomes School Comparison

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Average Number of Student Absence Days

Average days absent per full time equivalent (FTE) student per year. Common reasons for non-attendance include illness and extended family holidays.

Absence from school can impact on students’ learning

School ComparisonA school comparison rating of ‘Higher’ indicates this school records ‘less’ absences than expected, given the background characteristics of students. A rating of ‘Lower’ indicates this school records ‘more’ absences than expected.

Average 2017 attendance rate by year level:

Few absences <------> Many absences

Few absences <------> Many absences

Prep Yr1 Yr2 Yr3 Yr4 Yr5 Yr6

89 % 94 % 92 % 85 % 92 % 93 % 88 %

Performance Summary

Wellbeing Student Outcomes School Comparison

Students Attitudes to School -Sense of Connectedness

Measures the percent endorsement on Sense of Connectedness factor, as reported in the Attitudes to School Survey completed annually by Victorian Government school students in Years 4 to 12. The percent endorsement indicates the percent of positive responses (agree or strongly agree).

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Students Attitudes to School -Management of Bullying

Measures the percent endorsement on Management of Bullying factor, as reported in the Attitudes to School Survey completed annually by Victorian Government school students in Years 4 to 12. The percent endorsement indicates the percent of positive responses (agree or strongly agree).

How to read the Annual ReportThe School Comparison shows that most schools are achieving results that are ‘Similar’ to other schools with alike student backgrounds and characteristics. Some schools are doing exceptionally well and have ‘Higher’ performance.  Some schools have ‘Lower’ performance than expected and receive targeted support to ensure that there is improvement.

More information on School Comparison performancemeasures can be found at:http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/parents/involve/Pages/performance.aspx

What does ‘Data not available’ mean?

Some schools have too few students enrolled to provide data. There may be no students enrolled in some year levels so school comparisons are not possible.

New schools have only the latest year of data and no comparative data from previous years.

The Department also recognises unique circumstances in Specialist, Select Entry, English Language and Community Schools where school-to-school comparisons are not appropriate.

What is the Victorian Curriculum?

The Victorian Curriculum F–10 sets out what every student should learn during their first 11 years of schooling. The curriculum is the common set of knowledge and skills required by students for life-long learning, social development and active and informed citizenship.

What does the About Our School section refer to?

The About Our School page provides a brief background on the school, an outline of the school’s performance over the year and plans for the future.                                         The ‘School Context’ describes the school’s vision, values and purpose. Details include the school’s geographic location, size and structure, social characteristics, enrolment characteristics and special programs.

The ‘Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO)’ section includes the improvement initiatives the school has selected and the progress they have made towards achieving them.

What does the Performance Summary section of this report refer to?

The Performance Summary reports on data in three key areas:

Achievement - student achievements in:

- English and Mathematics for National Literacy and Numeracy tests (NAPLAN)- English and Mathematics for teacher judgements against the curriculum- all subjects for Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) examinations (secondary schools)

Engagement - student attendance and engagement at school

- how many students leaving school go on to further studies or full-time work (secondary, P-12 and specialist schools)

Wellbeing - Attitudes to School Survey (ATOSS)

- Sense of connectedness- Management of Bullying

Results are displayed for the latest year, as well as the average of the last four years (where available).

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What does School Comparison refer to?

The School Comparison is a way of comparing this school’s performance to similar schools in Victoria.

The comparison measure takes into account the school’s academic intake, the socio-economic background of students, the number of Aboriginal students, the number of non-English speaking and refugee students, the number of students with a disability and the size and location of the school.

The curriculum has been developed to ensure that school subjects and their achievement standards enable continuous learning for all students, including students with disabilities.

The ‘Towards Foundation Level Victorian Curriculum’ is integrated directly into the curriculum and is referred to as ‘Levels A to D’.

‘Levels A to D’ may be used for students with a disability or students who may have additional learning needs.

‘Levels A to D’ are not associated with any set age or year level that links chronological age to cognitive progress (i.e. there is no age expected standard of achievement for ‘Levels A to D’).

Financial Performance and PositionFinancial performance and position commentary

The annual result was a surplus of $28,951. This surplus is due to the school being small and well-resourced and not requiring equipment renewal in 2017.

ES staff were employed to support students requiring additional learning needs. This has been determined as an ongoing need at the school.

There were no new sources of funding during 2017.

There was no additional funding received beyond the Student Resource Package in 2017.

Financial Performance - Operating StatementSummary for the year ending 31 December, 2017 Financial Position as at 31 December, 2017

Revenue Actual Funds Available ActualHigh Yield Investment Account $44,798Official Account $922Other Accounts $25,291Total Funds Available $71,012

Student Resource Package $250,668

Government Provided DET Grants $63,536Government Grants Commonwealth $6,621Revenue Other $7,021Locally Raised Funds $5,082

Total Operating Revenue $332,928

Equity¹

Equity (Social Disadvantage) $42,615

Equity Total $42,615

Expenditure Financial CommitmentsOperating Reserve $10,000Asset/Equipment Replacement < 12 months $5,311Maintenance - Buildings/Grounds incl SMS<12 months

$23,195

Revenue Receipted in Advance $500School Based Programs $32,006

Student Resource Package² $239,637

Books & Publications $791Communication Costs $876Consumables $4,074Miscellaneous Expense³ $14,488

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Professional Development $1,081Property and Equipment Services $33,064Salaries & Allowances⁴ $7,201Trading & Fundraising $1,777Utilities $990

Total Financial Commitments $71,012

Total Operating Expenditure $303,977

Net Operating Surplus/-Deficit $28,951

Asset Acquisitions $0

(1) The Equity funding reported above is a subset of overall revenue reported by the school(2) Student Resource Package Expenditure figures are as of 05 March 2018 and are subject to change during the reconciliation process.(3) Misc Expenses may include bank charges, health and personal development, administration charges, camp/excursion costs and taxation charges.(4) Salaries and Allowances refers to school-level payroll.

All funds received from the Department, or raised by the school, have been expended, or committed to subsequent years, to support the achievement of educational outcomes and other operational needs of the school, consistent with Department policies, School Council approvals and the intent/purposes for which funding was provided or raised.

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