2018-2020 Yerong Creek Public School School Plan
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School plan 2018-2020 Yerong Creek Public School 3556 Page 1 of 5 Yerong Creek Public School 3556 (2018-2020) Printed on: 17 April, 2018 School background 2018–2020 School vision statement School context School planning process At Yerong Creek Public School students, staff and the Yerong Creek Public School is 40 kilometres south of The planning process in 2017 began with staff, students community unite to provide a challenging, stimulating and Wagga Wagga and is part of the Lockhart Shire which is and parents giving feedback around current practices and supportive learning environment that motivates all to reach predominately a farming community. It is a small rural linking these with the goals of the Melbourne Declaration. their full potential; academically, emotionally and socially. school with high expectations and quality programs. The The National School Improvement Tool was also used by We foster the development of successful learners, school provides education for students drawn staff to evaluate current practice. Greater Kengal Network confident and creative individuals and active and informed predominantly from the semi–rural and surrounding rural staff collectively analysed current practice and created citizens. areas of the Yerong Creek village. The school values the some shared directions that could be incorporated into development of the whole student: social cultural, each individual school plan. Our school motto of Always Trying is reflected in all academic and sporting.Yerong Creek is a proud member of aspects of our vision for the school community. the Greater Kengal Network which includes two other small In 2017 the community responded to open ended schools ; Boree Creek and Pleasant Hills. questions such as: – Academically this year I would like to see my child work on… – Socially this year I would like to see my child work on… – The goals I have for my child this year are… – What would you like to be able to say about Yerong Creek Public School by the end of the year… These were then further discussed at individual parent/ teacher meetings and the information gained used to further inform the School Vision Statement and Strategic Directions. The School Vision Statement and Strategic Directions were presented at a P&C meeting for discussion and feedback. A survey was sent to all families about what each direction meant for them, which in turn informed whether the purpose was being achieved. The final plan will be placed on the School Website at the beginning of Term 2 and will be presented at the May P&C meeting. Page 2 of 5 Yerong Creek Public School 3556 (2018-2020) Printed on: 17 April, 2018 School strategic directions 2018–2020 STRATEGIC STRATEGIC DIRECTION 1 DIRECTION 2 Successful Learners. High Performing and Collaborative Teachers. Purpose: Purpose: To provide a whole school approach to the delivery of quality learning experiences that are To ensure teachers have the capacity to implement high quality curriculum to meet the needs focused and differentiated thereby enabling students to develop strong identities as of all students. self–directed learners. To provide positive, respectful and caring relationships, which will contribute to an aspirational learning culture supporting all developmental domains of the students. Page 3 of 5 Yerong Creek Public School 3556 (2018-2020) Printed on: 17 April, 2018 Strategic Direction 1: Successful Learners. Purpose People Processes Practices and Products To provide a whole school approach to the Students Formative Assessment Practices delivery of quality learning experiences that are focused and differentiated thereby Develop their understanding and skills of Ensure learning is data driven and based Students and staff use assessment data to enabling students to develop strong the How2Learn strategies to become on formative assessment practices and monitor achievements and gaps in student identities as self–directed learners. resilient,engaged, independent and syllabus outcomes. learning, and inform planning for quality collaborative learners. learning experiences.. To provide positive, respectful and caring Differentiated Learning relationships, which will contribute to an Staff Students working at point of need during all aspirational learning culture supporting all Differentiate the learning to meet the needs learning experiences. developmental domains of the students. Engage in professional development of all students through the use of evidenced that deepens their understanding of where based best practice teaching strategies.. Students can articulate their learning and Improvement Measures students are at in their learning in order to understand what they need to learn next to deliver quality and relevant learning enable continuous improvement. Increase the proportion of students experiences. Wellbeing achieving proficient NAPLAN results (top Products two bands). Engage in the writing of ILP's and PLSP's Implement a whole school integrated to ensure student growth along the approach to student well being in which A student centred learning environment Growth in percentages of children Progressions. students can connect, succeed and thrive exists where all students are supported, achieving outcomes in higher clusters in at each stage of their schooling. challenged, and receiving timely and K–6 literacy and numeracy Progressions. Parents/Carers meaningful feedback on their learning, to Evaluation Plan inform future direction. Improved levels of student engagement as Support their students to engage evidenced by the TTFM survey effectively in their learning activities. Analysis of: Positive and respectful relationships across the school community underpin a Leaders • Focus groups and internal surveys. productive and aspirational learning environment. • Internal and external student data Leaders guide the implementation of performance. syllabuses requirements performing a Teaching and learning occurs in sound basis for student learning. • TTFM survey environments that celebrate difference and diversity and recognise, respect and • NAPLAN Leaders provide varied opportunities within respond to identity and cultural background the broader school context which helps • Learning Progressions with a particular focus on Aboriginal build the school as an educational Education. • HOME Indigenous art project community. • Teaching programs Page 4 of 5 Yerong Creek Public School 3556 (2018-2020) Printed on: 17 April, 2018 Strategic Direction 2: High Performing and Collaborative Teachers. Purpose People Processes Practices and Products To ensure teachers have the capacity to Students Research Informed Pedagogy Practices implement high quality curriculum to meet the needs of all students. Provide timely and respectful feedback to Draw on solid research to develop and All teachers collaborate across teams to teachers on their learning experiences. implement high quality professional share curriculum knowledge, feedback, Improvement Measures learning in teaching practices. information and about student progress Staff and achievement.. 100% of teachers demonstrate increased Collaborative Practice level of collaborative practice both at an Work collaboratively at an intra and Use data collection and collaborative intra and interschool level. interschool level to ensure that their Develop and implement collaborative evaluation at an intra and interschool level pedagogy aligns with practices that are processes for consistency in teacher to inform decisions, interventions and 100% of teachers demonstrate increased shown through research to have a high judgment within and across our network of initiatives in learning. level of data analysis to inform teacher probability of success. schools . practice. Products Maintain accurate records, documentation . and assessment data in order to evaluate Structures are in place for regular meetings and adjust their teaching strategies, to Feedback and opportunities to collaboratively plan, maximise impact on student learning. reflect and improve and deliver evidence Engage in collaborative discussion to informed pedagogy at an intra and Parents/Carers improve teaching and learning in the interschool level. classroom. Systems are embedded where teachers Engage in literacy and numeracy make informed and consistent judgements information activities around assessment Evaluation Plan about student progress based on deep and teaching strategies. • ‘What Works Best’ reflection guide knowledge and understanding of the syllabus. Leaders • Classroom observation data Support collaborative practice to build the • PLAN data capacity of staff to trial innovative, evidence • Meeting minutes based future focussed practice. • Internal surveys Guide collaborative practice to ensure that • Teaching Programs staff pedagogy aligns with practices that are shown through research to have a high probability of success. Page 5 of 5 Yerong Creek Public School 3556 (2018-2020) Printed on: 17 April, 2018.