NSW Department of Education & Training 8418

2010 Annual School Report

NSW Public Schools – Leading the way

Our school at a glance • Careers and Education Transition programs in both junior and senior years. • Student leadership initiatives and a pro-active Students SRC. • Warilla High School is a thriving and highly A ‘Girls in Sport’ program that focuses on successful secondary school located in the improving participation of females in physical Shellharbour School Education area. Over the activities. past 5 years, enrolments have steadily increased • A strong Student Volunteering Program. and in 2010 we had 1184 students comprising • Youth Worker in Schools Program supported 613 males and 571 females. The school has a by Shellharbour Council. strong, positive reputation in the broader • Anti-bullying, stress management, and community and hence attracts a high level of ‘Out resilience workshops for students in Years 7 to Of Area’ students. To reduce the impact of the 12. school becoming too large a tight cap has been • A strong partnership with the St Vincent de placed on non local placements. We have strong Paul Society incorporating student enrolment numbers from our partner Primary volunteering, workplace learning Schools at Shellharbour, Shell Cove, Flinders, opportunities, mentoring programs and a Warilla and Barrack Heights. The school operates Breakfast Club. a full Support Unit with 5 classes to support • A ‘Leo Club’ affiliated with the Lions students with special needs. These include an ED Community Service organisation which class, an Autism class, 2 IM classes and a multi undertakes charitable and volunteer work. categorical class. • Peer Support Program • Peer Mediation Program The majority of our HSC student graduates • continue their education either at TAFE, A sporting and academic partnership with University or other tertiary institutions. Warilla Bowling Club. • Approximately 35% of our students join the A partnership with the Education Faculty at workforce or undertake traineeships and University’s ‘AIME’ program to apprenticeships. mentor and support learning of Indigenous students. Staff • Aboriginal Homework Centre • Professional Experience Program - student In 2010 our full-time teaching staff was 82. In teachers. addition there were approximately 19.8 non- • Yr 8 Numeracy Elective class teaching staffs including School Administrative • Yr 8 Leadership Camp Support Staff (SASS), Aboriginal Educational • Yr 11 ‘Crossroads’ and Personal Development Officer and Worker and School Learning support Camp Officers (SLSO’s). • Yr 12 Student Mentoring Program The staff is highly experienced, motivated, • A Study Skills Seminar for Years 7 to 12. innovative and dedicated to improving the • A Literacy Improvement Program working learning and lives of our students. collaboratively with partner primary schools. All teaching staff meet the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools. Student achievement in 2010 NAPLAN Highlights Significant programs and initiatives This year demonstrated that the school’s ongoing • A Positive Behaviour for Success Program commitment to improving our performance in (PBS) focussing on improving behaviour and literacy and numeracy are beginning to have an school tone. impact. The main highlights of our results this • Broad Vocational Educational & Training (VET) year were: options for senior students • Extension activities for Gifted & Talented • Numeracy results in both Years 7 and 9 were students. outstanding. In Year 7 the average growth of

1 students improved from 55.2 marks to 60 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE marks. In Year 9 Numeracy the improvement 2009-10 SCHOOL CERTIFICATE Cont. was 18.9 marks, from 25.1 in 2009 to 44 marks GEOGRAPHY/CIVICS HISTORY/CITIZENSHIP BAND this year. 2009 2010 2009 2010 6 1 0 0 0 • Year 7 writing results were outstanding. In 5 31 13 22 3 2009 the school average growth was 27.5 2 24 3 29 55 marks. This improved to an average growth of 41 marks in 2010. The result went from 5 1 1 8 3 4 marks below state average growth to 4 marks Higher School Certificate above state average growth. In 2010 our students sat for 29 subjects • Writing results for Year 9 girls were also examinable by HSC exams. outstanding. Average growth for this group of Students also undertook 7 HSC subjects that did students was 10 marks above state average. not involve formal exams and studied over 9 This has improved by 14.2 marks over the different Certificate Courses at TAFE ranging from 2009 results. Animal Care to Journalism. • Year 9 results in grammar and punctuation Our results indicated we obtained: were one mark above state average for this year. This is an enormous achievement as − 6 Band 6 results Top traditionally our school underperforms the − 47 Band 5 results 3 state in grammar and punctuation. − 182 Band 4 results Bands − These improved results reflect the hard work of 26 Band 1 results (lowest Band) the school literacy team in analysing our NAPLAN It is pleasing to note that the majority of subjects results and implementing strategies to address had students achieving results in the top 3 Bands. identified areas of underperformance. It also reflects the hard work of staff in implementing Messages the agreed literacy strategies within their classrooms. Principal’s message School Certificate Warilla High School is an outstanding In the 2010 School Certificate our results Comprehensive educational institution that indicated that we obtained results that were services the growing Shellharbour and Warilla similar to those in 2009. communities. Students are provided with a huge In English, 74% of students obtained marks in the range of opportunities to succeed in academic, top 3 bands and in Science it was 59%. sporting, cultural, artistic and community service activities. It was disappointing that we did not obtain as many Band 6 and Band 5 results as previously, Of critical importance is our focus on developing but it was pleasing to see that there were no positive, civic minded students who are skilled Band 1 results in English, Mathematics or Science. and confident to face the future. Our efforts have been acknowledged in this area by being In Computing Skills, 29% of students were awarded the 2010 COHESIVE SCHOOL assessed as highly competent and 67% as COMMUNITY AWARD – an award open to public competent. and private schools. It acknowledges the COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE excellent relationships and work by a wide range 2009-10 SCHOOL CERTIFICATE of community groups, organisations and the ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE school to improve learning and opportunities for BAND 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 our students. 6 2 2 4 4 6 1 The school excels in a wide range of individual 5 57 37 21 10 47 31 and team sports including surfing, lawn bowls, 2 3 6 29 45 10 19 rugby league, golf, rugby union, soccer, AFL and 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 cricket. This is due to the enthusiasm and

2 professional support of both the teaching staff I certify that the information in this report is the and community sporting groups and clubs. result of a rigorous school self evaluation process Hence Warilla has been the champion school in and is a balanced and genuine account of the the Shellharbour District for the past 6 years and school’s achievements and areas for holds regional awards in soccer, cricket and rugby development. league. Glenn Isemonger The school strives for academic excellence and faculties have undertaken a rigorous P & C commitment to improve learning outcomes for all students. Our focus on ‘writing’ in 2010 saw Warilla High School P&C is run by a dedicated significant improvements in results for students group of parents and citizens. in Year 9. Our Science students were also highly Our aim is to provide positive ways to support successful in a Statewide Engineering our students and to assist the school by providing Competition, being among the state’s best. Many financial support for important initiatives. students were successful in obtaining distinctions and credits in a range of state and national This year we have been able to provide $17233 competitions for Mathematics and Science. for book packs, diaries and covers, honour roll replacement board and student outdoor settings. In 2010 Warilla High School had students named Most of our money is raised by our canteen as Regional ‘Volunteer of the Year’ and Regional which is run by 3 supervisors and a band of ‘Indigenous VET Student of the Year’. One of volunteers. Without them this would not be these students was also acknowledged as one of possible. only eight students statewide to be awarded the ‘Marie Bashir’ (State Governor) Peace Award for A music trivia night was held this year for the first her work in volunteering and community service. time with the money raised going towards the outdoor settings. We have continued our strong work in improving outcomes for our Indigenous students. It is Our meetings are always well attended, very supported by a highly effective Homework Centre informative and often attended by Head Teachers on Wednesday afternoons which is staffed by from different faculties who address parents on a teachers and volunteer mentors from range of programs and initiatives operating at the Wollongong University as part of the AIME school. Program. This is a positive mentoring initiative Our P&C executive committee is: which is supplemented by outstanding work by President Jill Boothman our AEO. Hence, our NAPLAN results reflected Vice Presidents Julie Holloway, Nikki Gallagher very positive results for our Indigenous students. Treasurer Richard Sharp The school has a very positive and active P&C Secretary Maree Lewry that provides strong financial support to the All are welcome to attend our meetings to help school and assists our students. The P&C donates support the school and our students. diaries to all students in the junior school, Years 7 to 10. Jill Boothman A highly visible, proactive SRC provides a voice for President the students and promotes a wide range of activities to support students and community Student representative’s message groups. The SRC had a very productive year making it one The school has an exceptional tone and ethos. It of the busiest on record. Throughout the year, is reflected in comments made by visitors and in the SRC undertook many activities to promote feedback from students in surveys undertaken. the great attitude and image of Warilla High Students enjoy attending Warilla High School, School. The year started with a Valentines Day teachers enjoy teaching at Warilla High School anonymous flower and card service. This was an and are proud to be a part of this great learning innovative idea put forward by the SRC to raise community. money for our sponsor child, Charo Unda, from

3 Kenya. Students also organised a Mufti Day to • Year 7 ‘Welcome to Warilla High School’ raise awareness of the plight of children in third Afternoon Tea for parents and students world countries and to gain an appreciation of • Gilmore Youth Leadership Forum the standard of education we receive at our • Elevate Young Leader’s Day school in comparison. • Formal assemblies and presentations Students also raised money for a number of • SRC Induction Ceremony charities that support good causes. These • Year 12 Farewell Graduation included Jeans for Genes, Daffodil Day, Pakistan • School Discos Flood Victims Relief, Unicef Day, Shades for Aids, • ANZAC and Remembrance Day ceremonies Legacy Day, Anglicare - Toys and Tucker and raising money for the homeless. The SRC also The SRC is a very important facet of the school organised a successful Year 12 BBQ in Term 3. and works hard to enhance Warilla High’s Additionally, students ran a drive to collect reputation as one of the best schools in this area. clothes on behalf of the Salvo’s to aid their winter Kelly Avnell and Stephen Hawkins appeal, providing clothes for many needy people SRC Co-ordinators during the colder months.

School context

Student information It is a requirement that the reporting of information for all students must be consistent with privacy and personal information policies. Student enrolment profile Student Enrolment

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Male 543 572 581 583 613 Female 504 527 533 568 571

SRC students collecting for Legacy at Warilla Grove There has been consistent growth in student The SRC also organised and participated in the numbers for the past 5 years. ‘World’s Greatest Shave – Shave for a Cure’ day. Over $500 was raised for this worthy cause to Changes in the Primary school drawing areas are help fund research into Leukaemia. It was very being reviewed to stabilise our size. well supported by both staff and student In 2010, our total enrolment was 1184 students, There was also a significant change to the plus 50 students in the Support Unit. structure of the senior SRC. In previous years only 4 Year 12 representatives were elected. However this year it was decided by staff and students that Student attendance profile there would be 6 Year 12 representatives. Along The table below shows that the attendance rates with 4 representatives from all the other year are above regional levels and close to par with groups, it allows for an expanded SRC to meet the the state average. Our attendance pattern is growing number of activities it undertakes. consistent with both region and state in that the As well as charity work, the SRC were involved in junior years have a higher rate of attendance leadership development by organising, attending than senior years. or assisting in the following:

4 School Attendance absences and partial absences during the school Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 day. The school values a close working School 7 91.8 91.8 relationship with the Home School Liaison Officer 8 90.4 89.5 (HSLO) as an added support strategy to address 9 88.6 88.8 non-attendance issues. 10 89.0 89.1 11 88.1 90.8 Retention to Year 12 12 89.3 88.1 Total 89.2 94.5 89.3 89.7 Region 7 91.8 91.7 8 89.7 89.5 9 88.4 88.1 10 88.1 87.4 11 89.3 87.9 12 88.2 88.0 Total 89.2 89.1 89.2 88.8 State 7 92.3 92.6 8 90.0 90.5 9 88.8 89.1 10 88.7 88.3 11 89.4 89.1 The vast majority of students who complete the 12 89.4 89.8 HSC continue on with further education, Total 89.9 89.9 89.7 89.9 undertake apprenticeships and traineeships or obtain full time work. Management of non-attendance With the increased leaving age now 17 years, Warilla High School places a high value on school 98% of students return into Year 11 after attendance. The school has an Attendance Policy completing the School Certificate. that reflects the DET Attendance Policy. From this policy the school has developed the Warilla High Planning was undertaken in 2010 to develop an School Attendance Plan. This plan addresses alternative education pathway for students who specific attendance objectives identified by the did not want a HSC but needed to be engaged in school. The Attendance Plan is monitored by the school until they turned 17 years of age. Head Teacher Student Administration in The graph above indicates that our retention conjunction with the teaching staff. rates are higher than the district but lower than Additional SASS staff members are employed to State average. support the Attendance Plan through a weekly It should be noted that approximately 25% of ‘phone home’ program. This program maintains a students who commence school in Year 11 will positive communication with parents regarding leave before the HSC and go to other tertiary unexplained absences and truancy issues. The education, traineeship, or employment. program is a highly effective intervention providing weekly feedback to parents regarding Post-school destinations attendance issues. It is also a valuable tool in Students who completed Year 12 in 2010 have identifying underlying issues relating to non- chosen the following post school destinations. attendance. The majority of university placements were to The school utilises a number of other supporting . strategies that are identified in the Attendance Destination % Plan including whole school awareness of University Offer 30 attendance procedures. There is specific TAFE and Apprenticeships 22 attendance monitoring for identified students by Australian Defence Force 5 the school Welfare Head Teacher and the Working Full Time 17 Welfare Team, including Year Advisors. Warilla Working Part Time 5 High School monitors and follows up on sport Not Working / Unknown 21

5 Year 12 students undertaking vocational or permanent SLSO (School Learning Support trade training Officer), replacing Robyn Bayliss who also retired. The end of 2010 saw the appointment of Leonie The opportunity to undertake courses which Dixon who replaced Tim Carwright as School directly link to work opportunities is an option Counsellor. Tim transferred to Kiama Public that once again has been chosen by a number of School. Leonie will also be based at Warilla High Year 12 students. This enables the students to in 2011 as District Guidance Officer, replacing gain real work experiences and the opportunity Will Worthington in this position. to continue improving their skills and knowledge in relation to a specific vocational path. Staff establishment 33 students (approximately 27%) commenced Warilla High School has a highly professional staff courses in either Vocational Education and/or who have proven themselves to be outstanding TAFE. educators. We have 3 new scheme teachers who are in the initial stages of their education career. Year 12 students attaining HSC or equivalent vocational educational qualification During 2010 Lorelei Wray has taken up the position of Aboriginal Education Officer for Students who complete a vocational or TAFE Sharon Maher who is on leave. She has done an course are awarded a second credential which excellent job mentoring our Indigenous students indicates exactly the competencies which they and developing their Personal Learning Plans have achieved. This can be used either for (PLPs). advance standing into further associated education, or to transfer straight to the Kellie Marsh from St Vincent De Paul and Louise workforce. 29 students (approximately 24%) Hakkenbrock from Shellharbour Council, spend completed the course which they had considerable time in our school mentoring, commenced. counseling and supporting our students. Position Number Staff information Principal 1 Deputy Principal(s) 2 It is a requirement that the reporting of Assistant Principal(s) N/A information for all staff must be consistent with Head Teachers 13 privacy and personal information policies. Classroom Teachers 59.6 Throughout 2010 there have been substantial Teacher of Emotional Disabilities 1 Teacher of Mild Intellectual Disabilities 3 staff changes at Warilla High School. Mr Ashby, Teacher of Reading Recovery N/A Deputy Principal, announced his retirement and Support Teacher Learning Assistance 1.2 his position is to be filled n 2011. In HSIE, Barry Teacher Librarian 1 Jones and Ben Spooner were appointed to Teacher of ESL N/A positions vacated by Vince Breen and Cathy Counsellor 1 Buzik, who have both retired. Jade Hollis was School Administrative & Support Staff 19.772 appointed to the English Faculty and Dian Total 102.572 Masters was promoted to Head Teacher English The school employs several Indigenous members on the retirement of Sue Zingel. Lin Anderson of staff. In 2010 we appointed Jacqueline Brown also retired in 2010 and Stephen Henderson was to our SASS team at Warilla High School using appointed to her position in the Mathematics DET policy ‘Recommendation 55’. This policy Faculty. Caroline Gibson replaced Jan Vasic who promotes Indigenous employment. retired from the Science Faculty. Denise Clune was a new appointment to PDHPE. 2010 also saw Additional to this, the school employs an the retirement of Caz Jervis, Head Teacher Aboriginal Education Officer and an Aboriginal Creative Arts and Veronica Carroll was appointed Education Worker. These employees work closely to commence in this position at the beginning of with Indigenous students and their families to 2011. Changes to our SASS staff were the develop a positive relationship with the school appointment of Jacqueline Brown as a SAO and to support the development of the students’ (School Administration Officer) and the PLPs (Personal Learning Plans). The school also appointment of Michelle Cruickshank as a encourages members of our Indigenous

6 community to work as volunteers (usually in School performance 2010 School Learning Support Officers’ roles) at the school. Warilla High School has had an exceptional year Teacher qualifications in many aspects. The positive, enthusiastic culture of the school has not only led to success All teaching staff meet the professional in many competitions and projects, but also requirements for teaching in NSW public schools. reflects the breadth of opportunities that are offered to our students. Qualifications % of staff Degree or Diploma 100 Achievements Postgraduate 26 Arts Financial summary The Creative and Performing Arts faculty offers study in the areas of visual arts, visual design, This summary covers funds for operating costs photography and digital media, music and dance. and does not involve expenditure areas such as Much of this is delivered in curriculum permanent salaries, building and major programmes within the classroom. Opportunities maintenance. outside the classroom exist for students to Date of financial summary: 30/11/2010 develop skills and promote participation in other Income $ learning experiences such as art competitions, excursions, and involvement in regional arts Balance brought forward 503 077.71 groups. Global funds 600 084.05 Tied funds 431 725.69 Students participate in ever increasing numbers School & community sources 381 484.73 in the various subjects offered in this Key Interest 24 747.51 Learning Area, with elective classes continuing to Trust receipts 99 256.05 be strong and popular amongst the students as a Canteen 0.00 path of study. The expertise imparted by staff is Total income 2 040 375.74 presented in a supportive environment, ensuring students are able to perform and exhibit their Expenditure talents on stage and in exhibition spaces. Teaching & learning Key learning areas 204 150.47 Highlights of 2010 Excursions 152 016.56 Extracurricular dissections 126 044.43 Extra Curricular Library 18 342.21 ISER: Natalie Brown of Year 10 was in the ISER Training & development 15 036.13 Performing Ensemble as a dancer. She Tied funds 360 329.50 participated in Workshops, Tars and Southern Casual relief teachers 180 654.14 Administration & office 197 926.91 Stars as a featured dancer. School-operated canteen 0.00 Dance Troupe: Participated in Southern Stars Utilities 82 882.63 2010, in the section ‘Fashion’. Ms Neden, Mrs Maintenance 49 467.39 Masters and Miss Hollis took the students to Trust accounts 208 110.98 dance rehearsals and to the performances. Capital programs 19 884.34 Total expenditure 1 614 845.69 School Band: A small but dedicated group of Balance carried forward 425 530.05 students met each Wednesday at 3.00 pm to enhance their musical skills and rehearse as an ensemble. A full copy of the school’s 2010 financial statement is tabled at the annual general Art Camp: Talented art students Caitlin George, meetings of the parent body. Further details Matthew Hanly, Ethan Kane, Vanessa Necovski concerning the statement can be obtained by and Kirsty Johannes spent three days at the contacting the school. Regional Arts Camp in Canberra, working in

7 drawing, painting, printmaking and ceramics. Excursions They achieved a high standard. Digital Storytelling: Year 9 PDM (Photography Creative Arts Evening: Stage 6 Music and Drama and Digital Media) class and students from students presented public performances of their several English classes attended the three day HSC programs while Visual Art and Visual Design Digital Storytelling workshop. students displayed works. SCG Mural: Thank you to the Year 8 and Year 12 students who worked together to beautify the SCG (School Centre for Games) wall, first sanding and then painting the mural.

NSW Art Gallery: Year 11 Visual Arts students a writing workshop. Art Express: Students from Year 11 and Year 12 Visual Arts classes visited the Wollongong City Gallery to view Art Express - works of the State’s top HSC students. Lake Excursion: Year 8 Visual Arts students, as part of their unit of work on landscapes, went on a field trip to . Achievements Ride2School : Over 9500 entries were received in Wicked Excursion: 50 students from Years 9, 11 the Bicycle NSW School’s Program initiative that and 12 Music classes attended the musical aimed to increase awareness of the importance ‘Wicked’ in Sydney. of helmet use. Katherine Minns from Warilla High Rock Music Concert: Year 11 Music students was selected as winner of the Illawarra Region in attended a Rock Music Concert at the Australian the Bicycle NSW Helmet Design Competition! Institute of of Music. Katherine was presented with a brand new Fluid West Wollongong TAFE Visual Arts Excursion: Mountain Bike and helmet. Brooke Wightman Visual Arts students from Year 10 and Year 11 was awarded second place and Zoe Roche came attended West Wollongong TAFE to experience a third. day as a Visual Arts student.

Katherine’s A winning entry

Packaging Design Challenge : Year 9 Visual Design students entered the Annual Packaging Design Challenge achieving great success in this Australia-wide competition. The team of Melissa Cleary and Tammy Kennedy were selected in the top 10 and Holly Kane was awarded a Highly Cappella Workshop: 15 students from Years 7 to Commended, in recognition of their designs for 10 travelled to Canberra to attend an A Cappella products with an Australian theme and using Workshop with a top New Zealand barbershop environmentally sustainable materials. quartet, the Musical Island Boys.

8 Southern Stars: 8 students from Years 7, 8 and 9 player at the carnival. Kerrod went on to joined the 700 strong mass choir for Southern represent NSW in the All Schools Cricket Stars 2010. championships and they won the carnival, scoring over 1,000 runs in 5 games. SSO: Year 7 students attended an interactive concert by the Sydney Sinfonia Orchestra held in the ABC Centre at Ultimo Sydney.

Sport Warilla High School has a long history of outstanding sporting success which continued in 2010. In Terms 1 and 4 students participated in over 20 recreational sports, at both school and community facilities. In Term 2 and 3 students competed in Southern Illawarra Zone Grade Sport. Once again our school was crowned the Kerrod White and Nathan McAndrew Southern Illawarra Combined Sporting • Taryn King, Rachel Potter and Kayla Hill-Smith Association’s Champion School for the 6 th time in were selected in the Shellharbour Area Open 7 years. This result was achieved through our Girls Soccer to trial for the South Coast Team. superior performance overall in grade sport and Rachel was selected in the South Coast Team the swimming, cross country and athletics and Taryn and Kayla were selected as shadow carnivals of our zone. The following table lists our players. position in these competitions: • Paige Kumeroa (Year 12) was selected in the Zone Swimming 2nd NSW Open Mixed Touch Football Team. Paige was the youngest player selected. Zone Cross Country 1st • Jordan Field was selected in the South Coast Zone Athletics 2nd Under 16 Touch Football team to compete at the NSW CHS Touch Championships. Zone Sport 1st • Corey Belsito and Tom Riley were selected in Overall Zone Champion School 1st the Under 16 South Coast Touch Team to compete in the NSW CHS Touch Other Sporting Achievements Championships. • Jye Brooker (Year 7) was selected in the NSW • Blake James placed 3 rd in the 2 Klm Beach Run Little Athletic team to compete in the for Under 17 Boys at the Australian SLSC. Australian Little A’s Championship in Brisbane Blake also finished 3 rd in 2009. in the 80m Hurdles and Triple Jump. • Blake Holz won the 2010 Prime 90 Golf • Laura Nealon (Year 11) and Kate McKinley Championships. (Year 12) were selected in the South Coast • Open Girls Hockey Team to compete in the Kyle Johannes, Aaron NSW CHS Championships at Grafton. Spears and Wilson Patuwai won the CHS • Joshua Bray (Year 9) won the South Coast NSW Lawn Bowls Under 15 Tennis Championships and Triples title. Kyle represented South Coast at the CHS Tennis Johannes was named Championships. bowler of the carnival. • Kerrod White and Nathan McAndrew were Kyle Johannes selected in the South Coast Open Cricket Team for the NSW CHS Cricket championships. Kerrod captained the team and both boys • Kyle Johannes, Aaaron Spears and Stephanie performed at a high level. Kerrod made it into Hili were in the NSW Lawn Bowls Team and CHS 1sts and was the second most valuable

9 won the Quad Series against South Australia, • Zone Athletics Champions Western Australia and Victoria. 13 Years Boys Jye Brooker • South Coast Bowls Team selections - Kyle Johannes, Wilson Patuwai, Aaron Spears and 17 Years Boys Blake James Stephanie Hili. 14 Years Girls Rhianna Drake • NSW State Lawn Bowls Team selections - Kyle 17 Years Girls Karra-Lee Nolan Johannes, Wilson Patuwai, Aaron Spears, Stephanie Hili and Justine Walsh. 46 of our athletes were selected to represent Zone at Regional Athletics. • South Coast Lawn Bowls Singles and Pairs Championships - Kyle Johannes won the Open • Under 14 Rugby League – our team were the Boys Singles; Justine Walsh won the Open South Coast Champions for the Buckley Shield Girls Singles; Jessica Hili won the Under 15 and were in the final 8 in NSW. They were Girls Singles; Tiana-Lee Elphick teamed with a narrowly beaten by Bass High School who student from Bomaderry High to win the went on to win the competition. This team Mixed Open Pairs and Cody Boothman and also won the Steelers Shield. Joshua Balmer won the Under 15 Mixed Pairs. • School Cross Country Age Champions • Tegan James, Allison Stone, Cassandra Naydovska and Rhianna Drake won Silver in Age Girls Boys the 13/14 Years Girls Relay at the NSW CHS 12 Jessica Watson Aaron Hunter Swimming. 13 Lacara Tungai Kurt Bedford • Sasha Robertson went to Korea for the World Tae-Kwon-Do Championships. 14 Zoe Pantanlon Blake Edgar 15 Tarquinne Clements Josh Bray • Zoe Elkerton (Year 11) was the recipient of the 16 Jaimi Catterall Daniel Toskovski prestigious Pierre De 17 Amanda East Robert Spears Coubertin Award for

Excellence in Sport. • School Athletics Age Champions At the National Swimming Age Girls Boys Championships Zoe was placed 1 st - 100m Freestyle; 12 Brooke Coleman Alex Neloski 2nd - 200m Individual 13 Ellie Fowler Jye Brooker Medley; 2 nd - 400m Freestyle, 4x100m Freestyle Relay, 4x50m 14 Stephanie Vowles Kurt Field Individual Medley Relay and 3rd - 4x50m Jordan Field/ 15 Josh Ansons Freestyle. Ashley Hemres At the NSW CHS Swimming she won Gold - 16 Michelle Vowles Simon Dunstan 200m Individual Medley, 100m Butterfly, 100m Freestyle, 200m Freestyle; Silver - 50m 17 Karra-Lee Nolan Blake James Freestyle, 400m Individual Medley, 100m • Backstroke, 200m Freestyle Relay with Erin School Swimming Carnival – Due to inclement Stone, Jaimi Catterall and Lauren Doughton. weather the carnival was not held in 2010. • Regional Athletics: Jye Brooker achieved eight Other st nd 1 Places, two 2 Places and broke 3 records; 2010 Australian Mathematics Competition Rhianna Drake 1st in the 200m and 400m Sprint; Under 14 Girls Relay 1 st Place – Kirsten The Mathematics Competition is held each Nash, Lara Roche, Rhianna Drake and Mikayla year with approximately 500,000 participants Kostovski; Under 13 Boys Relay 1 st Place – Kurt in the Australian Pacific region. Bedford, Jye Brooker, Reece McIntosh and The competition is divided into 3 age groups: Luke Watts.

10 Junior Years 7 and 8 And in the School Certificate the performance of Intermediate Years 9 and 10 students is reported in performance bands Senior Years 11 and 12 ranging from Performance Band 1 (lowest) to Performance Band 6 (highest). Congratulations to Stephanie Vowles from Year 8 who received a Distinction and Matthew Roche who received a Credit. Literacy – NAPLAN Year 7 The Australian National Chemistry Quiz Average growth in Year 7 literacy results was very pleasing. In writing, expected growth at State Only the very best Chemistry students enter level was 30 points. Average growth of our this competition Australia wide. Once again students in writing was 41 points, while the we had students producing outstanding growth at State level was 37 points. This is an results with 2 distinctions being awarded to outstanding achievement and reflects efforts of Tyson Arapali, Year 12 and Alysa Carter, Year both Warilla High and our partner primary 11 and 4 credits were also awarded. schools in targeting writing as a priority area for improvement. Two years ago our results

underperformed the State by 7.3 points. In reading, our average growth was 50 points, which is the expected growth rate across the State. In spelling we also achieved State average growth. Our grammar and punctuation results reflect State growth, but are slightly below expected growth. Overall, we are making excellent progress. We need to keep working on improving grammar and punctuation results in 2011.

Tyson Arapali and Alysa Carter The Australian Science and Engineering Challenge For the first time we entered the Australia wide Science and Engineering Challenge. Remarkably, we won the regional final and ultimately placed third in the state final. This was an outstanding achievement and congratulations to students in 9-1, 10-1 and 10-2 Science classes. Academic In the National Assessment Program, the results across the Years 7 and 9 literacy and numeracy assessments are reported on a scale from Band 1 to Band 10. The achievement scale represents increasing levels of skills and understandings demonstrated in these assessments. Yr 7: from Band 4 (lowest) to Band 9 (highest for Year 7)

Yr 9: from Band 5 (lowest) to Band 10 (highest for Year 9)

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Numeracy – NAPLAN Year 7 This year there has been a significant improvement in Year 7 Numeracy results. In 2009 our results were of great concern. We were 13.3 points below State average growth. This year the improvement has been remarkable. State expected growth was 50 points and our school growth in 2010 was 60 points. Girls did particularly well, achieving an average growth rate of 63 points. Performance by our Indigenous Literacy – NAPLAN Year 9 students was an impressive 70 point average For our Year 9 cohort there has been a very growth. This improvement is in mainly due to the pleasing performance in several aspects of the efforts of the Mathematics faculty, who have NAPLAN tests. There has been a pleasing engaged in a serious program of self reflection improvement in writing results. Our students and analysis. Changes have been made to the achieved average growth of 34 points, compared curriculum and to programming. The to state average growth of 29 points. Girls were Mathematics faculty have also implemented a largely responsible for this improvement, while strategy of promoting best practice in teaching the performance of boys was below expected. aspects of the course. In addition, students are Grammar and punctuation results were also now better prepared for the NAPLAN tests surprisingly strong. School growth of 46 points through the introduction of a structured revision was above both expected growth and State and practice testing program which is growth for both boys and girls and also implemented by all teachers. Indigenous students. The weaker areas of 2010 were reading, where school results were 4 points below State average growth and spelling, which was 3 points below State average growth. Year 9 girls underperformed in spelling .

12 average growth of 39 points. The solid growth occurred in all categories. Girls and Indigenous students performed very solidly in numeracy. Reasons for this strong performance are similar to those outlined above under Year 7 numeracy.

Progress in literacy Considerable effort has been put into literacy in 2010 and further information is discussed in more detail later in this report. Once again we are particularly pleased with continued improvements in writing which is largely due to our school wide focus on narrative writing. Progress in numeracy Our progress has been slow in this area and while there have been some exceptional individual results, we have not reached our anticipated targets. We will re assess our strategies to focus on areas of highest need for improvement in 2011. School Certificate Our School Certificate results in 2010 indicate that student marks were consistent with “Same School Groups’ (SSGs) in all subjects. In Numeracy – NAPLAN Year 9 comparison to the State average, we were Numeracy results in Year 9 were very strong marginally less in all subjects. All faculties tested across the board. Expected growth was 40 points for the School Certificate have been asked to for Year 9. Our students achieved average submit a plan that aims to improve these results growth of 44 points which was comfortably for 2011. This aspiration is also reflected in one of above expected growth and also above the State our main targets which is discussed in more detail later in this report.

13 English Australian History, Civics & Citizenship Average Mark 2010 Average Mark 2010 School SSG SSG State

73.8 72.7 75.1 64.3 64.5 67.9 Performance band distribution Perform ance band distribution Performance Performance 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 band band Number in Number in 0.0 6 43 121 38 2 4 56 93 51 3 0 band 2010 band 2010 Percentage in Percentage in 0.0 2.9 20.5 57.6 18.1 1.0 1.9 27.1 44.9 24.6 1.5 0.0 band 2010 band 2010 School average School average 1.0 4.2 17.9 47.1 20.7 1.0 3.3 21.7 36.3 31.4 6.9 0.3 2006-2010 2006-2010 SSG average SSG average 0.8 5.1 24.8 50.7 17.1 1.4 4.6 29.2 34.0 25.6 5.4 1.2 2010 2010 State average State average 0.4 3.9 19.4 4.1 4.1 4.1 3.3 21.2 31.2 29.4 10.5 b4.3 2010 2010

Mathematics Australian Geography, Civics & Citizenship Average Mark 2010 Average Mark 2010 School SSG State School SSG State

66.0 66.4 70.2 66.7 66.8 69.9 Pe rformance band distribution Performance band distribution Performance Performance 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 band band Number in Number in 0 47 99 47 11 4 3 42 82 67 13 0 band 2010 band 2010 Percentage in Percentage in 0.0 22.6 47.6 22.6 5.3 1.9 1.5 20.3 39.6 32.4 6.3 0.0 band 2010 band 2010 School average School average 2.2 25.7 40.7 22.2 7.5 1.8 0.7 12.9 32.5 37.4 14.9 1.7 2006-2010 2006-2010 SSG average SSG average 0.6 26.6 39.3 21.9 9.5 2.1 3.4 21.8 36.1 28.1 9.5 1.1 2010 2010 State average State average 0.5 19.9 33.6 22.8 15.1 8.1 2.5 16.4 30.5 30.3 16.6 3.8 2010 2010

Science Computer Skills Average Mark 2010 Average Mark 2010 School SSG State School SSG State

71.8 72.0 74.6 73.9 74.7 77.4 Performance band distribution Per formance band distribution Performance Competency Performance Highly 1 2 3 4 5 6 Not Competent band band Competent Number in Demonstrated 0 19 61 97 32 1 Number in band 2010 1 145 63 Percentage in band 2010 0.0 9.1 29.1 46.2 15.2 0.5 Percentage in band 2010 0.5 69.4 30.1 School average band 2010 0.6 11.7 28.8 39.6 14.9 1.8 School average 2006-2010 0.8 60.7 38.6 SSG average 2006-2010 0.8 10.6 29.8 35.0 20.8 3.0 SSG average 2010 0.3 61.8 37.9 State average 2010 0.5 8.4 24.2 32.7 26.7 7.5 State average 2010 0.2 51.7 48.1 2010

14 School Certificate relative performance comparison to Year 5 (value-adding) The value added data showing value added at the School Certificate level from Year 5 indicates that we are marginally below state average and generally on par with SSG average. English showed significant value added and was above state average indicating very strong improvement. School SSG School Course Average Average 2010 2006-2010 2010 English 0.4 -0.4 -0.7 Mathematics -1.2 -0.7 -1.1 Science -0.6 -0.5 -0.5 Australian History, -1.4 -1.3 -1.2 Civics and Citizenship Australian Geography, -1.1 0.4 -1.0 Civics and Citizenship Computer -1.3 -1.8 -0.6 Skills Note: By definition, the State average relative performance is zero

Higher School Certificate While there was a limited number of Band 6 (top band) results, the majority of students obtained marks in the top 3 Bands in many subjects. In examining these graphs you will note that our results are consistent with both ‘Similar School Groups (SSGs) and State averages. It is also pleasing to note that the 2010 results were on par, and in many cases, above our school average for 2006-2010, indicating improved performance. In Aboriginal Studies, Music, Community and Family Studies and Hospitality, students performed above or close to State average. Our aim is to further improve on these HSC results. This is reflected in our 2011 targets which are discussed later in this report.

15 The performance of the students in our school in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy is compared to these minimum standards. The percentages of our students achieving at or above these standards are reported below. Percentage of Year 7 students in our school achieving at or above the minimum standard in 2010

Percentage of Year 7 students achieving at or above minimum standard Reading 88.8 Writing 86.0 Spelling 86.0 Punctuation and grammar 82.7 Numeracy 91.2 Percentage of Year 9 students in our school achieving at or above the minimum standard in 2010

Percentage of Year 9 students achieving at or above minimum standard Higher School Certificate relative Reading 89.4 Writing 85.5 performance comparison to School Spelling 87.3 Certificate (value-adding) Punctuation and grammar 89.5 The average HSC performance relative to Year 10 Numeracy 92.5 indicates that we were slightly below State average in value adding. However, these statistics Significant programs and initiatives have improved in comparison with 2009 results Technology and compared to the 2006-2010 averages. • Major Server upgrade – new servers and Data table backup systems were implemented, expanding the storage capacity of the network Performance Low Middle High band to cater for the schools’ growing administrative and curriculum storage needs. School 2010 -3.7 -4.9 -4.6 • Year 9 Digital Education Revolution (DER) School Laptops were successfully issued and students -4.0 -4.6 -5.7 Average have been using them in many lessons to 2006 - 2010 complete work and store text reference SSG average -3.2 -2.5 -3.8 materials. 2010 • The final stage of the DER wireless infrastructure was completed to provide Minimum standards wireless access to all blocks and teaching spaces. Now all areas of the school, except the The Commonwealth Government sets minimum hall have access to the wireless network standards for reading, writing, grammar and provided by the federal grant. punctuation, spelling and numeracy for Years 7 and 9. • The PDHPE faculty was chosen to create and implement a unit of work that specifically targets the use of the DER laptops and the

16 software they contain. The unit chosen Student Welfare integrated the use of Glogster (interactive The Student Welfare Team of Warilla High School poster software), OneNote and other DER is committed to providing opportunities for all software to deliver and assess a Mental Health students to reach their full potential regardless of Unit. life circumstances. The guiding philosophy of the • Year 10 completed two online tests for their Student Welfare Team is to provide opportunities School Certificate this year. for all students to shine and be recognised and All of Year 10 sat the CSA10 School Certificate rewarded for their efforts and achievements. We Computer Skills test online without issue. The see education as a partnership between the test requires that the students respond to 100 school, home and the community. randomly ordered multiple choice questions in This creed is reinforced on a daily basis with the 5 areas that tested their knowledge and skills following 2010 summary testimony to the impact in the use of computers. that the Student Welfare Team of the school is In addition, the school was chosen to conduct having on the lives of our students. the pilot of the English School Certificate • A comprehensive Peer Support Program for online test. For the first time, a volunteer Year 7 was implemented in 2010. 51 Year 10 group of 38 Year 10 students typed their students assisted Year 7 in their transition to extended responses to the English School high school via a number of successful Certificate exam on computer. The completed structured programs throughout the year tests were sent over the Internet to the BOS which included a ‘Bonding Day’ at Seaspray for marking. A representative from the BOS Function Centre. Another 54 Year 9 students attended to observe the process, which participated in a training and development proceeded with the minimum of fuss. All day organised by ‘Rising Generations’ in students expressed a positive response to the November where they were in-serviced on the experience. roles and responsibilities of being a Peer Support Leader. Mr Hawkins and Miss Hollis in their roles as Peer Support Co-ordinators, have planned several new initiatives for 2011 in order to utilise the leadership qualities of these students. • The Peer Mediation Program continued in 2010. One strategy that can address a resolution of conflict in the school environment involves the practice of mediation. Mediation is the process where a neutral third party works with the disputants and together they find a solution to the conflict. During 2010, 14 trained Year 11 Peer • Data projectors and speakers were mounted Mediators successfully resolved disputes and to 20 rooms around the school preparing conflicts which took place within the school them for use with the DER laptops. Hardware environment. was provided for teaching staff to present • 29 Year 7 students participated in a NSW/ACT more technology-based lessons. School AFL Program. This program was carried • A Moodle server was installed to provide a out by qualified AFL staff in a safe and friendly new way for the teaching staff to deliver environment. Coaches conducted skill content to students over the school network. sessions, teaching the students skills they can This learning management software allows use in AFL and in many other sports. A key staff to create online coursework, deliver component of this program is centred on learning resources and tasks, and assess social skilling and the importance of building students. relationships with peers.

17 • 286 Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 students been working with students who receive participated in a study skills seminar which funding support in the classroom. The two was presented by ‘Enhanced Learning’. This aides also run a comprehensive sporting seminar focused on assisting students to program during break times at the school unlock the power of their minds in order to which cater for a range of students from Year improve their study skills and enable greater 7 to Year 12. They also act as mentors for success at school and in life. several of the boys at school and participated in the ‘Rock & Water’ Anti Bullying Program • The Youth Worker in Schools Program, run by our school counsellor. The aides who originally developed and piloted in are members of the Toyota Cup Under 20 partnership between Warilla High School and team at the Dragons also assisted the PE Shellharbour City Council, is now in its fifth Department in the coaching and training of year. Louise Hakkenbrock, Shellharbour City our various Rugby League teams. Council Youth Worker, coordinated a series of programs and workshops throughout the year • The Anger Management/Social Skilling which focused on goal setting, motivation, Program initiative continued in 2010. This image and identity, health and lifestyle, drugs program is facilitated by a former Primary and alcohol education, sex education and a School Principal and targets students from ‘Girl Savvy’ program. Years 7 to 11 by providing them with strategies to assist them in controlling their • 27 students from Years 8, 9, 10 11 and 12 anger. were involved in both the Youth Connections and the Disability Employment Services • Two students from the University of Program which are Australian Government Wollongong were again employed by the initiatives. These programs were presented at school in 2010 to assist students in completing Warilla High School by ‘Access Community assignments and consolidating their school Group’. Each student received personal one- work. This tutoring service was provided free on-one assistance to help identify strengths, of charge to the students. goals and barriers. A transition plan was • ‘MindMatters’ was launched in 2010 with a created in conjunction with each student and series of workshops focusing on mental mentoring was provided on a fortnightly basis health. ‘MindMatters’ is a National Mental at school. Health initiative for Secondary Schools funded • Our Police School Liaison Officer conducted a by the Australian Government Department of number of workshops dealing with issues such Health and Ageing. The program has been as, bullying, cyber bullying, drug and alcohol embedded in the School Welfare Plan for the education, citizenship, life values and making next six years and key areas for each year the right choices. This service has been an group will continue to concentrate on invaluable asset to the staff, students and resilience, transition to high school, bullying wider school community. and harassment, drug education, stress management, leadership and motivation. A • Individual Learning Programs were created for total of 22 workshops were conducted in students who receive funding support in Years 2010, with an extremely high percentage of 7 to 12. Grant Neill, Support Teacher Learning student participation. Assistance, conducted an interview with each student and relevant staff members. As a • Teacher mentors have been assigned to every result a comprehensive plan was developed Year 12 student for 2011. The teacher for each student which will continue to be mentors will provide an extra support utilised and modified as required throughout mechanism for each student and also assist 2011. our Year 12 students in preparing for the HSC. • A community partnership was consolidated in • Students and staff made blood donations to 2010 with the St George Illawarra Dragons. the Australian Red Cross Blood Bank. 30 Year They have provided the school with two 11 students volunteered their time for this accredited Teachers Aides who have primarily worthy cause. Lauren Marskell and Anita

18 Vasilevska were appointed as Australian Red ropes, archery and initiatives. Each student Cross Club Red Youth Ambassadors in 2010. successfully completed the ‘Equipped for Life’ Personal Leadership Program. • Five students were nominated for the Wests Illawarra Youth Achievement Awards in 2010. • At the end of Term 1, 180 Year 7 students, Zoe Elkerton of Year 11 was successful in Year 10 Peer Support Leaders and Year 8 winning a Sports Achievement Award and Gifted and Talented students attended a Maddison Silk of Year 9 was awarded an ‘Good Students/Reward’ Excursion to The Achievement in the Arts Award. The following Royal Easter Show at Homebush. Each Year 7 Year 12 students were also nominated for student who attended had to have earned 5 awards: Danielle Mangos, Lewis Taylor and Class Merit Certificates by the time of the Alice Beasley. excursion and not have been issued with a disciplinary ticket. This excursion provided • 84 Gold Merit Certificates were awarded to another ideal opportunity for our Year 10 Peer students at the end of each Semester at a Support Leaders to forge a strong relationship Formal Gold Merit Award Assembly where with Year 7. parents and carers were invited to celebrate their child’s achievement. A scrumptious 130 Years 10 and 11 students attended the morning tea catered for by our Senior RYDA Road Safety Education Program, Hospitality students was provided after the conducted in partnership with the Rotary Club assembly in the School Library. These at Croome Road Albion Park. This program is assemblies were extremely well supported aimed at equipping young people with the with over 100 parents and family members knowledge to stay safe on Australian roads. It attending. involved interactive sessions presented by road safety professionals including driving • In addition Tyson Arapali of Year 12 and instructors. Amanda East of Year 11 received a Platinum Certificate. This is awarded after a student has • Year 11 students took part in the Extreme received 3 Gold Merit Certificates. (Equivalent Calm Relaxation Program. The program was to 120 Class Merit Certificates). conducted over a six week period and run by Catherine Wotherspoon who is an accredited • 228 Silver Merit Certificates were presented counsellor. Extreme Calm is a relaxation to students in 2010. Students also receive a program designed to assist senior students to Sanity Voucher with their Silver Certificate. manage stress as they prepare for the Higher • Formal assemblies throughout 2010 have seen School Certificate. a countless number of certificates being • The inaugural Warilla High School ‘Academic presented to students and staff as part of a Blue’ Award assembly was held in Term 1. The wonderful celebration of student and staff purpose of this assembly is to recognise each success and achievement in a variety of areas Year 12 student who achieved either a Band 6 including academic studies, leadership, or E4 in any of their subjects in the HSC. These volunteering, community service, sport, academic achievers kept their audience, made citizenship, creative and performing arts and up of Year 10, 11 and 12 students, captivated public speaking. as they recounted their experiences during • Ros Shiaxiates and the Learning Support Team the course of their HSC studies. The following provided excellent support for our students students received an ‘Academic Blue’ for their throughout 2010. Numerous referrals, outstanding achievement in the 2009 HSC: submissions, reviews, meetings and case Alice Beasley, Hayley Barber, Jaimee-Lee managements were undertaken and acted on. Cotter, Jay Larder, Joseph Angwin, Kane Craig, Tiana Hakkenbrock, Liam Thomas, Mitchell • 106 Year 8 students attended a 3 day camp at Green and Laura Worthy. the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation based in Narrabeen. Qualified instructors gauged our students in a range of activities

which included abseiling, canoeing, challenge

19 Positive behavior for success program more of the students, from all years, seeking means to volunteer in some area. Although, in 2010 saw the PBS program enter the next phase 2010, the overall percentage of Year 9 and Year at Warilla High School. This involved all staff 10 students who achieved a volunteering award members meeting to formulate 4 simple positive (for 20 or more hours of volunteering) decreased, classroom rules to be implemented across the the number of students who participated actually school. This has resulted in many reports of increased. Additionally more students sought out enhanced classroom management and student their own volunteering opportunities and the engagement. Speakers on weekly assembly types of host organisations were more varied. regularly refer to and promote our 4 core school values: The school was awarded the 2010 Cohesive Community Award for NSW for its involvement in • Care for Your Environment the community, especially the work to ensure • Embrace Honesty that the local community groups were well • Respect Others and Value Yourself and utilised and worked together for the good of the • Seek Knowledge students and the local community. It is with pride that we receive this honour knowing that Girls in Sport Research and Intervention our school embraces the spirit and opportunities Program of volunteering. We look forward to more Warilla High School was one of 12 schools in the involvement in the years ahead. state that were involved in this world first Breakfast Club project. The aim was to address the 20% decline in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) The St Vincent De Paul continued to operate the of girls from Year 8 to Year 10. Our PDHPE faculty breakfast club at Warilla High School in 2010. trialled a range of strategies aimed at engaging Approximately 60 students on a Monday and 120 girls and developing skills necessary for lifelong students on a Wednesday take advantage of this physical activity. These included single sex PE generous service. Throughout the year classes and sports groups, active only sports, approximately 7020 breakfasts have been served greater uniform options, revitalising of traditional from a choice of eggs, muffins, toast, milo, milk units of work, female role models and a hugely and juice. This is also a great opportunity for successful Sports Taster Day. some of our students who volunteer as helpers. Initial results from data collected by Wollongong Professional experience program University are promising. The quantitative data 2010 was a busy year with a number of frantic indicates the drop off of MVPA was only 10% phone calls from local Tertiary Institutions trying (control schools results continued to reflect to place a large number of Professional existing trends of 20%). Final results will result in Experience Students (trainee teachers) into recommendations being made to all NSW schools schools for the practical components of their and will be included in a presentation to the various courses. International Women In Sport Symposium. Throughout the year Warilla High School’s Volunteering involvement has included: Warilla High continues to encourage students to • 7 out of 9 faculties supported the professional embrace all the opportunities which are made experiences. They were CAPA, English, HSIE, available to them through our school in both Industrial Arts, Maths, PE and Science academics and sports, as well as in the • community. As part of our involvement in the 23 staff members from these faculties community we encourage students to offer time volunteered to be supervising teachers and support to others less fortunate. This culture • 427 school days were devoted to Professional of assisting others is well established at Warilla Experience High and part of the ethos of the school for • students, staff and community. The opportunity 4 Tertiary Institutions used our school for to participate in the NSW Premiers Student Professional Experience. They were The Volunteering Program for the second year saw University of Wollongong, University of New

20 England, Loftus (UOW) and The Australian School Koori students and the Koori students College of Physical Education. from the local Primary Schools who participate in these celebrations. Thank you to all Head Teachers and supervising staff who devoted their time, energy and • Participation in the AIME (Australian resources to training our teachers of the future. Indigenous Mentoring Experience) Program, which matches Warilla High School’s Koori Aboriginal education students with volunteer University of The Aboriginal Education Committee at Warilla Wollongong student mentors. The goal is to High School is committed to the philosophy that support and encourage the Koori students so ‘Aboriginal Education is everyones’ busine ss ’. To that they reach their full potential. ensure this the Warilla High School Aboriginal • Planning and development of ‘Personal Education Committee meets regularly to co- Learning Programs’ for all Koori students. This ordinate events. ensures that the school knows who our Koori Aims: The Department of Education and Training students are and what their background is, is committed to improving academic outcomes, who the Elders are and what the issues are in attendance, engagement, retention and our local Koori community. leadership skills of Aboriginal students from the • early years of schooling through to Year 12. Koori Homework / Study Centre that operates in the school Library once a week. Afternoon Warilla High School’s targets in Aboriginal tea and transport home are provided. This is Education are: organised in conjunction with SACYA 1. Koori students are provided with positive (Shellharbour Aboriginal Community Youth school experiences. Association). Warilla High School has a Memorandum of Understanding with SACYA. 2. A functioning PLP and effective teaching and learning practices. • In Class Tuition to assist Aboriginal students who were below the bench marks in the Basic 3. Koori attendance is improved by 5% each Skills Tests and NAPLAN – Literacy and year. Numeracy. 4. Cultural awareness training for 100% of school • Employment of local Aboriginal artists to work staff is completed. with Koori students on selected projects 5. Aboriginal culture is acknowledged and around the School. valued. • Aboriginal Awards Day ceremony and lunch. 6. Aboriginal parents are engaged as active

participants in the education of their children.

The key component of Aboriginal Education at Warilla High School is to ensure that all staff and students have a thorough understanding of Indigenous issues and that Aboriginal students are working at levels comparable to – or better than – their school and State cohort. Mrs Sharon Maher and Ms Lorelei Wray, our Aboriginal Education Officers (AEOs) are to be commended for their efforts. Warilla High School Activities in 2010: Some of the Aboriginal education activities are: • Year 11 and 12 Aboriginal Studies class • NAIDOC Week Assembly with ‘Welcome to activities. Country’, speeches and student performances. • Creation of an Aboriginal Studies Resource One of the highlights of this week is the room. fantastic interaction between the Warilla High

21 • Year 6 into Year 7 Aboriginal student Connected learning Orientation Day. The State and Federal Governments have • Norta Norta funding is available for after invested considerable time and resources into school tutors for Koori students in the senior developing the ‘Digital Education Revolution’ years. over the last 3 years. Currently students in Year 9 and Year 10 have been issued with personal Multicultural education laptops. To promote their use in class and to All aspects of the curriculum at Warilla High access other digital learning technologies, we contain appropriate multicultural perspectives. have expanded the number of rooms in the The school has an elected Anti Racism Contact school with data projectors and ensured that the Officer (ARCO). This person is the first link in whole school is covered by wireless technology. support of students and staff experiencing We have also expanded the number of difficulties of a racial nature. Conflict resolution computers across the school and we have measures such as mediation and counseling are focused considerable professional development used to resolve issues when they occur. The in up-skilling staff technology skills. Our school is investigating ways to use the Student aspirations in this area are reflected in our 2011 Representative Council as a means of being a targets which are discussed in more detail later in student voice for multicultural students. this report. Respect and responsibility Other programs Warilla High School continues to develop its Positive Behaviour for Success (PBS) initiative. Vocational Education and Training Our ‘Core Values’ have been established and are Warilla High embraces the opportunities which prominently promoted through signage around are available for students who undertake courses the school. which assist them in being more prepared and skilled for entry into the world of work. The role of a student, behaviour expectation and Vocational Industry framework courses are school values are taught by Student Advisors in offered on site to Year 11 and Year 12 students in Year 7 and Year 8. These are also strongly Business Services, Construction, Hospitality, supported by our proactive welfare initiative Information Technology, Metal Engineering, implemented by the welfare team led by the Retail and Sport Coaching. This is, of course, Head Teacher of Welfare Mr Michael Stanizzo. additional to the Vocational courses which are Regular workshops are held to address bullying available from TAFE and private providers. and harassment issues. These are supplemented by seminars and workshops in developing Warilla High students have varied opportunities resilience, respect, self esteem and coping skills. offered to them with simulated work Also a scripture teacher at school operates environments and practical tasks made available lessons in the junior school based on ethics and at school. The Hospitality students have values. opportunities in many practical catering tasks as well as operating the ‘Sprouts Cafe’named after The school strongly promotes student our late Head Teacher Industrial Arts, Mr John involvement in community service and projects. Sprouster. Sport Coaching students took major The school has a strong volunteering program, roles in school sporting events including the and a ‘Leo’s Club’ (sponsored by the Lions club) swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals. that actively support fund raising and charity They also worked with local primary schools and work. We have a vibrant partnership with St gained many certificates in both first aid and Vincent De Paul Society where students are coaching/refereeing. Construction students have encouraged and organised to participate and many opportunities to practise their skills around assist with community events and in fund raising the school including such things as constructing for community causes. seating, improving the school grounds and laying Warilla High School has a high priority for concrete for parking bays for teachers. developing a sense of civic responsibility.

22 Learning, and practising, the entry level skills Parents were invited to take a more proactive needed in the studied courses have often opened role as Career partners. Our Indigenous students up the opportunity for either casual or part time were invited to attend the Shoalhaven employment whilst the students are at school. In Indigenous Careers Expo and also had the some instances the students quickly determine opportunity to meet the liaison officer with the that they do want to pursue a job in the industry, Australian National University. The St Vincent de successfully gaining earlier entry into Paul Society youth worker, Kellie Marsh, provided employment due to the knowledge and skills invaluable support to the students and staff at which they have gained while at high school. the school. In particular Kellie provided a ‘hands Fortunately, previous students have set a high on’ opportunity for students in the R3 class to standard and the reputation of Warilla High host many fundraising events. Year 12 students students makes job opportunities more readily were invited to attend the University of available in some of the framework areas. Wollongong’s Discovery Day and were kept up to date with Careers information via Careers News. The newest Vocational course, commencing in 2010, was Sport Coaching. Due to the interest in The lessons for students in Years 7 and 8 focused the area of PE and fitness this was a natural and mainly on students understanding the value of popular choice to add to our school subject the school report and developing an choices. Students undertaking the course have understanding of employers’ expectations. found the skills gained and practical applications very useful and we look forward to more Students in Year 9 were offered Work Experience students undertaking this course, as well as the as part of the Careers Education program and other VET courses in 2011. were also offered opportunities to attend workshops which focused on resume writing and Leo Club interview skills. The Warilla High School Leo Club is a community service club that has operated at this school since Year 10 is viewed as the transitioning year group 2008. Its aim is to provide students with the and therefore many programs were offered to opportunity to co-operate in community these students. Lessons concentrated on career initiatives such as charity fundraising and provide investigations, understanding what tertiary options are available and subject selection. an opportunity for the development of leadership Strategies employed to provide information to skills. students about their options included their Over the last twelve months the club has been attendance at the Illawarra Careers Expo and also involved in a number of activities. Club members to the Careers Options Day at school. Work have built a community garden at Peterborough Experience and industry visits are but a few other Special School and have continued the successful strategies used to strengthen students association at Peterborough through a weekly transition from school to work. peer tutoring program. The club has raised and donated money to the Kidz Wish Foundation and sold Lions Club Christmas cakes in support of Lions Club charities. Our Leo Club also participated in the Oak Flats Careers Events 2010 Lions BBQ at the ‘Wings over Illawarra’ community day and would like to thank Oak Flats A total of 566 students attended Careers related Lions Club for their continued support over the events in 2010. They included: last year. • Work Experience - 102 students from Years 9 Careers Education to 12 have been involved in Work Experience this year. Various industries include Retail, Strengthening Student Outcomes through School Police Force, Teaching, Metal Fabrication, to Work Environmental Science, Heavy Vehicle, Throughout 2010 Careers Education continued to Motorbike Mechanic, Chef and Photographer involve lessons for all students in Years 7 – 10. to name a few.

23 • Work Ready Special Events e.g. Polish, Lunch Faculty Reports with the Girls, State Conference, International English Women’s Day - 48 Years 9, 10 and 11 students were involved in these workshops to assist 2010 has been a year of transition – new Head with work readiness. Teacher, new staff members and a renewed vision for a brighter future for the English Faculty. We have worked extremely hard to create a positive atmosphere of co-operation and quality teaching. Some of the highlights of 2010 include: • improved NAPLAN writing results. Feeder school co-operation on creating a Persuasive Writing unit for 2011. • creation of two top classes in English for 2011 anticipating value added to our NAPLAN, School Certificate and HSC results. • Careers Expos - 356 students from Years 10, • excellent School Certificate English results saw 11 and 12 attended Careers Expos held at a high number of students in the top bands School and the Illawarra region. and showed significant improvement to • Industry Visits - 40 Students in Year 10 visited previous years. BlueScope Steel to investigate career options • implementing and running the Vinnie’s and 20 students in Year 10 visited SKM to Spelling Challenge – spelling has become a investigate careers in Engineering. major focal point for the school - culminating in the inaugural Vinnie’s Spelling Challenge for Year 7 in 2010. This was a positive initiative which was well received by our School. We received first and third place in this challenge against . Science Mrs Cobbin filled in as Head Teacher Science whilst Mr Anderson was on long service leave for first term. She did a fantastic job. The Senior Biology and Earth and Environmental Science Field Trips were a spectacular success with our Beacon foundation participating students being included in a Warilla High School embraced the philosophy of promotional video for the nationwide promotion the Beacon Foundation again in 2010. The result of Killalea Environmental Studies Centre. For the was enthusiastic attendance by students in Years first time students from 9-1, 10-1 and 10-2 9 and 10 to many worthwhile workshops and one Science classes entered in the nationwide Science off events. Such examples are the very popular and Engineering Challenge. Polish Program which is a whole day event that We won the final of the Illawarra and South-East takes 40 students through a rigorous interview Region event and subsequently came third in the skills program. State final held at Macquarie University. This was Lunch with the Girls is another Beacon event an outstanding achievement considering the which again aims to enhance students’ other placegetters had been competing in the understanding of employers’ expectations and event for many years. In the Australian workshops their interview techniques. The ‘one Chemistry Quiz, which is only entered by very on one’ approach with the guest mentors was a dedicated and capable Chemistry students, Tyson unique feature of this day. Arapali in Year 12 and Alysa Carter in Year 11

24 achieved Distinctions. This places them in the top challenges. Highlights of 2010 included the 10% of a field of very elite entrants. Mrs Cobbin incorporation of ICT into classrooms enabling has developed and implemented excellent enhancement of teaching and learning Science programs for Gifted and Talented opportunities. Many of our students were students and to assist students with areas of included in specific programmes that developed weakness in literacy. Science faculty members, them both academically and socially. These Mrs Nelson and Mr Hawkins did an outstanding included: job guiding our SRC throughout the year. Our • accessing art programs through the Museum Science Enrichment Days at Wollongong of Contemporary Art for students with Autism University for Year 11 Science students, saw and Aspergers. many of them returning to class with renewed vigour and a desire to pursue Science at • visits to the Egyptian Art exhibition at the University level. Wollongong Gallery. HSIE Faculty • participation of some of our Koori students in the AIME programme at Wollongong 2010 was a year of some change. Two new University. appointments, Mr Jones and Mr Spooner have been welcomed to Warilla High School, replacing • a large group of students visiting the Royal Mr Breen and Mrs Buzik who have retired. Miss Easter Show as part of HSIE. Mills left midway through Term 4 to take up a • access to the Youth Connect Art Program at permanent appointment at another school, Wollongong Youth Centre. having done a sterling job with all her classes. Added to this a number of our students were Mr Regan has made great progress with the Year given the opportunity to go to Stewart House at 9 Elective History course, exposing his students to Curl Curl to develop social skills. a world of new topics and generating real enthusiasm amongst his students. Our Year 10 and Year 11 students attended a Driver’s Education Course at Albion Park. Mr Raftery did a wonderful job with the HSC History Extension class. The results for his Many of the students were involved in TVET and students consistently placed this course as one of School Vet courses with much success. A number the most worthwhile of all their classes. of them were given the opportunity to access work experience with some excellent outcomes Self-select classes continue to be a popular including the offer of part-time work and the feature of Years 9 and 10, allowing students the possibility of apprenticeships. chance to excel without distraction. A record number of students in Years 7 -10 were given the opportunity to attend mainstream electives with some very positive outcomes. Jorden Bowater, one of our Year 10 students, entered the Regional Apex Public Speaking Competition with much success. His determination to succeed ensured a great speech. Finally, we wish our 2010 Year 12 students every success with their future and I would like to thank our very dedicated staff that have ensured a HSIE students on an excursion to Canberra positive learning environment for all our Support Unit students. 2010 was an extremely busy and productive year for the Support Unit. Our Year 7 intake was considerably larger than in previous years, resulting in a dynamic student body with new

25 Progress on 2010 targets • in second semester, period 3 every Thursday was designated as a ‘reading period’ and all School planning has centred on the analysis of staff were requested to do reading activities data to inform our school directions. All data with their classes during this period. The from external sources such as the HSC, School literacy team also purchased a ‘red box’ of Certificate and NAPLAN have been thoroughly reading activities to be kept in the school analysed in the setting of our targets. library and to be used by staff to develop Target 1 students’ reading skills. This complements the ‘green and ‘yellow boxes’ which have already To improve and enhance the spelling and been purchased. grammar skills in literacy for students in Years 7- 10 • to promote reading, staff and student reading profiles were included in each parent Our achievements include: newsletter throughout the semester. • during Term 1 the school literacy team • a document outlining spelling strategies for focused on catering for the literacy needs of use in the classroom was distributed to all girls, with designated ‘girls only’ days in the staff. Presentations were held regularly and school library. Alicia Hand also developed and staff were encouraged to focus on spelling administered a survey focusing on ‘Girls and initiatives in their classroom. These initiatives Literacy’. Literacy and numeracy puzzles were included the explicit teaching of topical and also introduced into the school newsletter in technical words to students and the regular order to promote these initiatives to the testing of spelling in their classrooms. broader school community. • a ‘Word of the Week’ strategy was introduced • to support the NAPLAN assessment program, to promote spelling across the school. Each the literacy team in conjunction with the week a word was given to students on the English faculty introduced a narrative school assembly. Students researched the competition involving entries from students in meaning and spelling of the word and a Years 7-10. The competition was judged by weekly prize winner was announced on members of the school literacy team and assembly. prizes and certificates awarded to winners. • our NAPLAN results were carefully analysed Faculties were also encouraged to give and used to develop a school literacy plan, students practise in narrative writing as part which was subsequently presented to staff for of their faculty assessment program. Folders implementation. Presentations of NAPLAN of sample tasks were also compiled and results were made at our local Community of delivered to all head teachers for distribution Schools meetings to Primary Principals, to our to their faculty members. The library also whole staff at staff meetings and to Stage 3 purchased resources to assist teachers in teachers at our persuasive writing day held in planning lessons on narrative writing. A November. professional development session was presented to all staff by Jodie Fallo-Cranney • a persuasive writing day was held for Stage 3 and Roslyn Gaynor, using resources from teachers from our local primary schools and previous NAPLAN tests. some high school staff. At this day implementation of a cross school persuasive • at the Term 2 School Development Day, two writing activity was planned and guidelines teachers from Warilla Public school presented prepared. As a result the cross school writing a professional learning activity for Warilla High strategy will be implemented in Term 1 2011. staff on how primary schools approach the teaching of narrative to Stage 3 students. • teachers were provided with lesson suggestions and guides to assist them in teaching visual literacy to their classes.

26 Target 2 Year 9 ATSI students also performed above the State average in Writing, Spelling and Numeracy To improve the learning outcomes for aboriginal and above SSG in Numeracy. students in Years 7–12 The cultural awareness training did not take place Our achievements include: in 2010 due to ongoing discussions between the • the development of PLPs for Indigenous AECG and the DET. As part of our commitment to students across the school that have been improve our relationship with the Indigenous negotiated with students, families and the community we held a formal signing of the AEO (Aboriginal Education Officer). AECG/DET charter. We await progress and advice on this in 2011. • the establishment of teacher mentors for Indigenous students in Years 7 and 8 to assist Target 3 and support learning. To consolidate and improve the numeracy skills Both of these have resulted in: of students in Years 7-10

- limited improvement in attendance rates This year there has been a significant for Indigenous students. improvement in numeracy results in both Year 7 - Improved NAPLAN results for Indigenous and Year 9. In Year 7 our school average growth students (see details following). was 60 points compared to the expected growth of 50 points. Year 7 girls did particularly well, - A Year 12 student, Tyrone Ball named achieving average growth rate of 63 points. ISER VET Student of the Year. Performance by our Indigenous students was - Corey Belsito receiving an ISER Award for outstanding with average growth of 70 points. outstanding achievement in NAPLAN. Numeracy results in Year 9 were also very strong across the board. Expected growth for Year 9 • Aboriginal Studies was the best performing numeracy was 40 points. Our students achieved HSC subject in 2010. average growth of 44 points which was • improved attendance at the Indigenous comfortably above expected growth and also Homework Centre with excellent support of above the State average growth of 39 points. The the AIME mentors from Wollongong solid growth occurred in all categories. Girls and University. indigenous students performed very solidly in numeracy. Reasons for this strong performance • Indigenous perspectives embedded in all KLA include: (Key Learning Area) programs. • efforts of the Mathematics faculty, who have • The whole staff being addressed at a staff engaged in a serious program of self reflection meeting by the Warilla High School Aboriginal and analysis. Changes have been made to Education Committee. Issues such as the curriculum issues and programming. The Homework Centre, AIME, NAIDOC Week, the faculty has also implemented a strategy of importance of ‘Welcome to Country’, Dare to promoting best practice in teaching aspects of Lead initiatives and ‘Learn-Earn-Legend’ the course. Indigenous Rugby League All Stars were discussed. • students are now better prepared for the NAPLAN tests through the introduction of a

structured revision and practise testing 2010 NAPLAN program. NAPLAN results for ATSI students were pleasing • remedial classes in numeracy in each of the in Writing, Spelling and Numeracy and we look junior years which are able to focus on forward to improved results in Reading, Grammar catering for the individual learning needs of and Punctuation. each student and to modify the curriculum to Year 7 ATSI students performed above the State suit student needs. A wide variety of average in Writing, Spelling and Numeracy and resources (including an emphasis on above SSG in Writing. technology) is employed to cater for the

27 individual learning styles of each student. The results from the survey overwhelmingly Numeracy elective class in Year 8 is also very supported a change in colour for the senior shirt, effective in providing strong foundations for a school tracksuit and a new senior skirt. The students experiencing difficulty in numeracy. uniform changes were implemented for all Year 11 students in 2011, with Year 12 students having • careful analysis of NAPLAN data by the the option to wear the new uniform. Mathematics faculty to identify areas in need of improvement and use of the ‘suggested Future Directions learning strategies’ features of the program There has been an overwhelming positive to better target lessons to address areas of response to the new senior uniform, with many student need. Year 12 students purchasing the new shirt, even • raising staff awareness of the importance of a though it is optional for them. All Year 11 cross school approach to improving student students are wearing the uniform; they are easily numeracy skills in all KLAs. distinguishable in the playground and look smart when attending outside activities. Key evaluations Future directions will include reviewing the It is a requirement for all NSW public schools to current junior uniform and a review of school conduct at least two annual evaluations – one shoes. related to educational and management practice Curriculum and the other related to curriculum. In 2010 our school carried out evaluations of the TAS faculty Stage 4 Technology (Home Economics and and our school uniform. Industrial Arts Department) Educational and management practice Background Non curriculum The Home Economics and Industrial Arts department agreed to evaluate the Stage 4 Uniform Technology (mandatory) curriculum. The review Background involved investigating the topics taught across the KLA as well as whether the current process of Warilla High School for many years had a uniform rotating classes is best practice. code that encompassed the whole school. There was no distinction between senior and junior Methodology students. Many senior students had begun to Staff participated in and students will participate express a desire to dress in a more appropriate in satisfaction surveys of the KLA. As well, visits to manner which would allow them to become a other schools to look at alternative curriculum unique identity in the school, as well as show a setup and best practice are being conducted. more mature look in the community. Findings and Conclusion Methodology The evaluation has not concluded due to a variety Staff, students and parents were invited to take of issues. However the KLA will continue to be part in a general survey early in 2010 to ascertain reviewed and evaluated into 2011. the school communities’ attitude towards the Future Directions current uniform. As a result a uniform committee was established and proposed a number of It is hoped that the evaluation will be completed uniform changes and updates. A second more by the end of Term 3 2011, with any subsequent comprehensive survey was conducted in Terms 2 proposals put forward to the senior executive by and 3. Data was collected through surveys that then for implementation in 2012. were published online on the school’s website. Findings and Conclusion There were over 700 responses from students, staff and parents. The main focus of the survey was to make changes to the senior uniform. The

28 Parent, student, and teacher A total of $38523 was spent on professional satisfaction learning in 2010. Major professional learning expenditure occurred in the following areas: We gauge the school community’s satisfaction DET priority areas with work in several ways. Name of Area $ amount expended The P&C is a positive and thriving group of parents who have endorsed the school’s plan and Beginning Teachers $ 1834 are constantly informed of the programs, Use of ICT for Teaching Learning $ 1280 initiatives and directions at the school. Quality Teaching $ 12226 A pro-active SRC involve the student body in the decision making process and are pro-active in Literacy and Numeracy $ 834 supporting the broader community. Syllabus Implementation $ 7663 Regular staff meetings and team meetings Leadership and Career provide opportunities for our staff to gain Development $ 10067 information and obtain feedback. Welfare and Equity $ 3640 They strongly support the school’s direction to focus on engagement of students through quality Other $ 979 teaching and positive relationships. We also obtain feedback from the community through surveys distributed via our fortnightly newsletter and our website. School development 2009 – 2011 In 2010 an extensive survey of ‘students’ The 2009-2011 School Plan has been developed attitudes to school’ was conducted by Mr in consultation with our school community and Stannizzo (Head Teacher Welfare) and Mr Morris broadly reflects the priorities established in State (Head Teacher PDHPE). What was very pleasing and Regional (ISER) Plans. was that the survey evidence overwhelmingly indicated that students enjoyed school, felt safe Our key focus areas are Literacy, Numeracy, and valued. This is reflected in the overall school Student Engagement and Retention, Aboriginal tone. Education, Quality Teaching and Connected Learning (Technology). Each year we evaluate a curriculum and non curriculum area of the school that obtains In Term 3 each year the school executive feedback from all stakeholders. evaluates its progress on school plan targets and makes amendments where necessary. The school enjoys very strong community support and has a positive image in the community which In 2011 substantial planning will be undertaken in is reflected in its increasing population growth. Semester 2 towards developing our next 3 year This indicates a high level of satisfaction with the plan. school. Targets for 2011 Professional learning Target 1 Funds for professional learning were provided as To raise the performance of students across the a tied grant from the Department of Education school in spelling, grammar and punctuation, to and Training (DET) as well as from the school’s prepare students for the NAPLAN persuasive global budget. Allocation of funds was based on writing task and to consolidate gains in DET priorities, including Quality Teaching and numeracy Learning and Support for the implementation of programs targeting improved outcomes in Strategies to achieve this target include: literacy and numeracy. School priorities as • continuation of the literacy focus approach to established by our six key teams were identified the teaching of literacy skills. as areas of need.

29 • implementation of a cross school writing task Our successes will be measured by: in conjunction with partner primary schools • a reduction in lower band results in the School which aims to expose students to the Certificate and HSC. persuasive writing text type in preparation for 2011 NAPLAN tests. Students will also have • improved value added data for students responsibility for using marking criteria and between Year 10 and Year 12. will learn the skills of successful persuasive Target 3 writing. To improve the usage and skills of staff and • spelling, grammar and punctuation will be students in Technology and improve access nominated as a literacy focus area for at least across the school one term during the year. Strategies to achieve this target include: • junior Mathematics classes will concentrate on teaching the basics including times tables. • the development of a plan to ensure every teaching building (block) has access to • use of analysis of SMART data to adjust and Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) technology. inform the teaching of numeracy skills and to prepare students for NAPLAN testing. • the comprehensive training of staff in the use of school intranet, moodle, blog education, • introducing a cross KLA approach to teaching one note and use of lap top technology. the upper and lower ability students. • the education of students in Year 9 on how to Our success will be measured by: use lap tops and software technology. • results of 2011 NAPLAN tests. • providing ongoing training and support of staff • engagement of students in classroom throughout the year. learning. Our successes will be measured by: • participation of staff and students in school • successful installation of hardware and literacy activities.. software throughout the school. • increased usage of technology (hardware and Target 2 software) applications by both staff and students in learning assessment and To improve the value added by students in Stage communication. 5 and Stage 6 (Year 10 to Year 12) • increased confidence and usage of Strategies to achieve this target include: internet/web based programs (eg moodle) in • the development of action plans by faculties daily practice. to address low Band 6 achievements and to reduce Band 1 and Band 2 results in both the HSC and School Certificate.

• the implementation of the ‘E 3’ (‘Everyone Expecting Excellence’ Philosophy) in which faculties focus on ensuring assessment and teaching aligns with specific ‘dot’ points.

• faculty analysis of School Certificate and HSC data to target areas of weakness and strength in students’ results. This will allow teachers to ‘target’ specific areas of concern.

• targeted professional development and time for faculties to review programs and practices, analyse data and develop action plans.

30 About this report In preparing this report, the self-evaluation committee has gathered information from evaluations conducted during the year and analysed other information about the school's practices and student learning outcomes. The self-evaluation committee and school planning committee have determined targets for the school's future development. Glenn Isemonger Principal Alan McInnes Deputy Principal Robert Ashby Deputy Principal Jodie Fallo-Cranney Acting Deputy Principal Kerri Condon SAO Jill Boothman P&C President

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Warilla High School

Keross Avenue Barrack Heights NSW 2528

Ph: 02 4296 3055

Fax: 02 4297 8217

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.warillahs.nsw.edu.au

School Code: 8418

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