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Annual Report to the School Community ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL MILDURA 2019 REGISTERED SCHOOL NUMBER: 1560 Contents Contact Details ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Minimum Standards Attestation ............................................................................................................................ 3 Our School Vision ................................................................................................................................................... 4 School Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Principal’s Report ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Parish Priest’s Report ............................................................................................................................................. 7 School Advisory Council Report ............................................................................................................................. 8 Catholic School Culture .......................................................................................................................................... 9 Community Engagement ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Leadership & Stewardship ................................................................................................................................... 13 Learning & Teaching ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Wellbeing ............................................................................................................................................................ 19 Child Safe Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Future Directions ................................................................................................................................................. 22 School Performance Data Summary ..................................................................................................................... 23 Contact Details Olive Grove ADDRESS Mildura VIC 3500 PRINCIPAL Mr Des Lowry PARISH PRIEST Fr. Michael McKinnon SCHOOL ADVISORY Mrs Taryn Hunt COUNCIL CHAIR TELEPHONE (03) 5023 1204 EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.shmildura.catholic.edu.au E NUMBER E2058 Minimum Standards Attestation I, Des Lowry, attest that Sacred Heart Primary School is compliant with: ● All of the requirements for the minimum standards and other requirements for the registration of schools as specified in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) and the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017 (Vic), except where the school has been granted an exemption from any of these requirements by the VRQA ● Australian Government accountability requirements related to the 2019 school year under the Australian Education Act 2013 (Cth) and the Australian Education Regulations 2013 (Cth) ● The Child Safe Standards prescribed in Ministerial Order No.870 – Child Safe Standards, Managing Risk of Child Abuse in School. 23rd April 2020 Our School Vision Statement of Identity In line with the Ballarat Diocesan Education Vision and as partners in Catholic Education we are open to God’s presence and pursue fullness of life for all. We are a Professional Learning Community striving to achieve and celebrate excellence. Our Vision We strive to be the presence of Christ for one another, as we collaborate to create a child safe school and an inspiring, sacramental learning culture that empowers all members of our community to contribute positively to our world. Our Mission We share a common commitment to: ● Living our Catholic Christian tradition. ● Believing that all children can learn and achieve their full potential given an engaging, positive and supportive learning environment. ● Prioritising student safety, dignity, inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. ● Trusting in ourselves whilst constantly seeking ways to improve learning for all. ● Working interdependently, supporting and challenging one another to provide high-quality, student-centred learning. ● Knowing our students and our curriculum. ● Using data and results to identify individual student needs. ● Applying research and evidence based teaching practices. ● Partnering with students, staff, families, Parish and the wider community to ensure successful outcomes for all. School Overview Sacred Heart Primary School, Mildura (SHPS) provides high-quality academic, social, physical and religious education to 386 children. Currently the school is operating 16 classes consisting of both straight and composite groupings. SHPS is renowned for its general educational excellence; we are proud of our consistently high results. Our staff are committed to developing and implementing innovative teaching practices that provide the children with the necessary life skills to live in a contemporary world. In 2017 we became one of the first Catholic schools in Australia to be accredited as an internationally recognised model “PLC School”. This places us at the forefront of contemporary educational practice, working interdependently to ensure ALL students, without exception, achieve their best. As a ‘Professional Learning Community’ we strive to exceed our vision: “At Sacred Heart we collaborate to create an inspiring learning culture which results in success for all, empowering people to contribute positively to our world.” Our school is a vital part of the Sacred Heart parish and a significant presence in the local Mildura community. We aim to provide a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment focused on students’ well-being, achievement, challenges, creativity and enjoyment. With highly qualified, experienced and caring staff, committed to the practice and celebration of Christian values, SHPS provides distinctly Catholic education and opportunities for faith development in a community where prayer and sacramental celebrations are integral to life. Our students are encouraged and are supported to engage in civic and public activities, parish events, whole school and class masses. We aim in developing a sense of social justice in our students through a number of initiatives supporting Catholic Missions locally and globally. Our delivery of the Curriculum is strengthened with the AWAKENINGS document of Religious Education as well as the principles of PLC (Professional Learning Community), RTI (Response to Intervention) and PBS (Positive Behaviour Support). SHPS warmly invites a deep and abiding parental involvement in student learning and school life. Together, we can create an effective learning environment and a climate of mutual trust. Communication and consultation is key to ensuring our partnership benefits all children. Principal’s Report As Principal of Sacred Heart Primary School (SHPS) I am very honoured to present the 2019 annual report. Through this report we recognise the extensive learning and achievements of our students and the SHPS community. 2019 has been another year that we can all be very proud of. The most precious gifts of SHPS are the students and we congratulate them on their efforts this year, both individually and as a whole. They make the school what it is, and create the welcoming and fun learning atmosphere, bringing to life the Good News of Jesus Christ as a model. Our students represent SHPS with pride, respect and honour; they make us very proud of our SHPS community. Well done to the Student Leadership Team, excellently led by our School Captains Makaela Monzon and Zac De Rosa. I pass on my thanks and gratitude to SHPS staff. We are blessed to have such a dedicated, enthusiastic and talented group, who not only bring a multitude of gifts and expertise, but who also become part of the SHPS community. The work of our staff is amazing in their commitment to the learning and wellbeing of our students, and in supporting our families and each other. We are provided with outstanding examples and support in the living of the Gospel with Fr Michael and Fr James. I thank our Deputy Principals Jacinda Deacon, Loretta Thompson and Ryan O’Callaghan for their outstanding work, support and leadership. Their expertise and commitment was clearly on display throughout the year and I look forward to leading SHPS with them in 2020. Following my report, each Deputy has provided an overview of their Professional Learning Teams, areas of responsibilities and notable events within their units. Thank you to the members of the School Advisory Council and the Parents & Friends Committee for their dedication and commitment over the past twelve months. They have given up their time to serve the SHPS community in a more formal capacity, with a willingness to work and provide advice to assist in and make decisions for the benefit of all students and families at SHPS. A special thanks to the respective Chairpersons Taryn Hunt and Amanda King. 2019 saw the introduction of the Fundraising Levy to lessen the financial and time burden put on families as contributors to the
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