Annual Report 2016
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2016 Annual Report Table of contents Message from key school bodies .............................................................. 1 Message from the President of the School Council ............................................... 1 Message from the Acting Principal .................................................................. 2 Message from the President of the Kambala Parents’ Association (KPA) ..................... 3 Contextual information ........................................................................ 4 About Kambala ......................................................................................... 4 Characteristics of the student body ................................................................ 5 Student Outcomes in Standardised National Literacy and Numeracy Testing ......... 6 Kambala NAPLAN results 2016 ....................................................................... 6 NAPLAN results at Year 3 and Year 5 ............................................................... 6 NAPLAN Results at Year 7 and Year 9 .............................................................. 8 Senior secondary outcomes (student achievement) ..................................... 10 NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) .............................................................. 10 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma ........................................................ 12 Teacher qualifications and professional learning ........................................ 13 Teacher standards .................................................................................... 13 Workforce composition .............................................................................. 13 Professional learning ................................................................................. 13 Student attendance, retention rates and post-school destinations ................... 19 Student attendance .................................................................................. 19 Managing attendance ................................................................................ 19 Family holidays and travel ....................................................................... 21 Unsatisfactory school attendance ............................................................... 21 Student retention rates ............................................................................. 22 2016 Academic Year ............................................................................... 22 Year 10 to Year 12 retention rate ............................................................... 22 Post-school destinations ............................................................................. 23 Offers to students including IB students (after final round of offers) ..................... 23 Enrolment policies ............................................................................ 24 Other school policies ......................................................................... 27 School determined areas for improvement ............................................... 29 Teaching and learning ............................................................................... 29 Staff development ................................................................................... 32 Wellbeing .............................................................................................. 35 Facilities and resources ............................................................................. 36 Initiatives promoting respect and responsibility ......................................... 37 Parent, student and teacher satisfaction ................................................. 38 Summary financial information ............................................................. 40 Total income – 2016 actuals ........................................................................ 40 Total expenditure – 2016 actuals .................................................................. 41 1 Message from key school bodies Message from the President of the School Council 2016 was another rewarding and exciting year at Kambala for our students in Hampshire House through to our Year 12 girls. Our Class of 2016 is to be especially commended for their outstanding achievements in the HSC and IB. I also acknowledge and thank the dedicated staff who have supported and inspired them throughout their time at Kambala, enabling them to achieve their best in their final years of study. I received the same support and inspiration from my teachers when I was a student at Kambala, and I see it as vital that our school community maintains the warmth and spiritedness that we are known for now and into the future. Our consistent ranking in the top five of all NSW independent girls’ schools is not accidental; it is the manifestation of efforts by our hard-working young women, dedicated teaching and administrative staff, a highly engaged parent and Old Girl community and a School Council that truly cares. Together, we will continue to provide our young women with every opportunity to achieve their best. In Term 1 of 2017, we regretfully announced the resignation of Ms Debra Kelliher after three and a half years of service as Principal of Kambala. Council has engaged Mr Shane Hogan as our Acting Principal who will lead our girls and community whilst we search for the next Principal of Kambala. Shane is a highly experienced school leader, bringing a wealth of experience leading schools over long tenures and also in transitional leadership positions. Shane is spending time discussing ideas, concerns and aspirations with students, parents and staff. He will provide Council with regular feedback to influence our governance decisions and the requirements we seek in our next Principal. We want to ensure that our future planning and decision-making takes into account the true aspirations of the school community. The Council is optimistic about the future of the school and is grateful for the ongoing support of the school community as we embark on another exciting period of development at Kambala. Sally Herman President of the School Council 2 Message from the Acting Principal Kambala’s academic results for 2016 demonstrate that the School continues to inspire academic excellence amongst its students with outstanding results in both the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. We are thrilled for our Class of 2016 and congratulate them on their outstanding achievements, as combined ATAR results reveal that: • 8% of Kambala’s HSC and IB students gained an ATAR of 99 or above; • 40% gained an ATAR of 95 or above; • 88% gained an ATAR of 90 or above; and • 92% achieved an ATAR of 80 or above. This year, 51 out of 67 students who sat the HSC course (76% of our candidature) achieved at least one subject at Band 6 level (a mark of 90 or over) and were thus included on the Distinguished Achievers List. Twelve of these students were also included on the All-round Achievers List, meaning they achieved a Band 6 result in 10 units or more. Overall, Kambala was ranked 16th in the state and the 4th highest independent girls’ school. Kambala’s IB results are among the best in Australia with our graduates achieving an overall average of 35.5 (equal to an ATAR of 92.97). Nine students were enrolled in the IB in 2016 and undertook a demanding programme of study. In addition to six subjects studied, the girls also completed an individually researched extended essay, a Theory of Knowledge course and at least 150 hours of creativity, activity and service. Outstanding IB achievements for 2016 include: • Jasmine Rou and Yuting (Nancy) Sun congratulated on achieving an IB score of 42, out of a possible 45 points. This score is equivalent to an ATAR 99.45; • A Theory of Knowledge Grade A was awarded to Lauren Aboud, Natalie Norman and Jasmine Rou; and • An Extended Essay Grade A was awarded to Sohana Melwani, Bronte Mendham, Natalie Norman and Yuting (Nancy) Sun. Celebrating learning and inspiring young women is at the heart of Kambala’s educational philosophy. It is pleasing to see that Kambala continues to lead the way in academic excellence. The School consistently ranks among the top non-selective girls’ schools in Sydney. Our 2016 cohort has continued this tradition and they should be enormously proud of their achievements. I wish the girls every success as they embark on their future. Shane Hogan Acting Principal 3 Message from the President of the Kambala Parents’ Association (KPA) 2016 proved to be yet another successful year for the KPA by way of providing support to parents, strengthening community engagement and raising funds to drive important developments for our girls’ education. We held a number of fantastic community events which would not have been possible if it weren’t for the dedicated parents who generously gave of their time and resources to make it all happen. Significant achievements included: • A very well attended 2016 Junior School Cocktail Party raised $53,190 to fund new STEM equipment and an agile learning space in the Junior School. • The KPA donated $360,000 to Kambala in order to fund the refurbishment of over ten Senior School classrooms. • Our Cancer Council Morning Tea raised $30,000 which was donated to the Cancer Council. • Our Trivia Night event raised $7,000. • The KPA Canteen, run mostly by parent volunteers, raised $95,062. I am also delighted to report that 2017 has thus far been another incredible year of community support,