Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
and
Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga
School Annual Report
2013
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School (MCPS)
Street Address: Kerinaiua Highway, Wurrumiyanga, Bathurst Island NT 0822
Postal Address: PO Box 45, Wurrumiyanga Post Office, Bathurst Island NT 0822
Phone: 08 8978 3986
Email: [email protected]
Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga (XCCW)
Street Address: Kerinaiua Highway, Wurrumiyanga, Bathurst Island NT 0822
Postal Address: PMB 139, Winnellie, NT 0822
Phone: 08 8978 3970
Email: [email protected]
Table of Contents
1. School Context and Profile Page 2
2. School Vision, Mission and Values Page 3
3. Principal’s Message – MCPS Page 4-5
4. Principal’s Message – XCCW Page 6-8
5. Deputy Principals’ Reports Page 9-10
6. Cross Campus Religious Education Coordinator’s Report Page 10-11
7. Curriculum Coordinators’ Reports Page 11-14
8. Student Enrolment and Attendance Profile Page 15
9. Staff Profile, Teacher Standards, Qualifications and Workforce Composition Page 16-17
10. Senior Secondary Outcomes Page 18
11. National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy Page 19-20
12. School Review and Improvement / Parent, Student and Staff Satisfaction Page 21
13. Smarter Schools National Partnerships Projects Page 22-24
14. Annual School Improvement Plan Page 25-26
15. Finance Page 27
16. Recommendation and Approval Page 28
MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 1
School Context and Profile
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School (MCPS) and Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga (XCCW) are located in the growth town of Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island, 80 kilometres north of Darwin. MCPS and XCCW together form the Catholic Education Precinct and provide a Quality Catholic Tiwi Education for students from Pre-School to Year Thirteen.
Wurrumiyanga (formerly Nguiu) means ‘land of the giant cycads’ and is traditionally owned by the Tiwi people. In 1911 Bishop Gsell started a Catholic Mission and in 1912 MCPS (formerly St Therese’s Catholic School) was established. XCCW followed in 1932.
An excerpt from the Northern Territory Government’s website provides a summary of the demographic:
The population of Wurrumiyanga and its surrounds in 2006 was approximately 1,543, of which 1,463 were Indigenous (95%). The largest numbers of people were aged between 20 and 44 years. Over a third of all people were under 20 years old. There is significant short term mobility, with people moving to and from Indigenous communities associated with Wurrumiyanga, as well as to Darwin. The Indigenous population is projected to increase by 39%, from 1,463 in 2006 to 2,031 in 2026. The greatest proportional increase is expected in the post working age group (65 and over) from 31 people in 2006 to 97 in 2026, a growth of 212%.1
MCPS offers coeducation for students from Pre-School to Year Six. Our vision is to provide a Quality Catholic Tiwi Education for the students in our care.
Our school is grouped into three areas: Pre-School, Early Childhood (Transition – Year Three) and Primary (Year Four – Year Six). Students study Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Indigenous Language and Culture (Tiwi), Information Technology, Health and Physical Education, and Integrated Learning (an integration of the other learning areas).
Originally established as a boys’ school, XCCW now offers coeducation for students from Year Seven to Year Thirteen. Our vision is to provide a Quality Catholic Tiwi Education for the students in our care.
Middle School students (Year Seven to Year Nine) study Religious Education, Australian Curriculum English, Australian Curriculum Mathematics, Science, History, Health and Physical Education, Creative Arts (Music and Art), and Design and Technology (Woodwork and Food Technology).
Senior School students (Year Ten to Year Thirteen) study both academic and vocational subjects to earn credits towards obtaining the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET).
1 Source: http://www.drdia.nt.gov.au/regional_services/major_remote_towns/wurrumiyanga/profile [accessed 25 March 2013]
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Vision and Mission
MCPS and XCCW aims to provide a Quality Catholic Tiwi Education for the students in our care.
Our Values
Strong in Faith
Strong in Culture
Strong in Learning
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Principal’s Message – MCPS
I present the Annual School Report for Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School with feelings of gratitude and pride. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to fill the position of Acting Principal in such a wonderful community and I am proud of the way the school has continued to develop during the year. I commend the students of MCPS on their attendance, their persistence and on the spirit of cooperation they have shown and I say thank you to the committed, hard- working staff.
During the year, six classrooms were refurbished thanks to BGA funding, enabling us to provide bright, modern facilities to the school’s growing population. In September MCPS participated in its first Routine Assessment. The external panel which conducted the process deemed the school to be compliant with requirements, recommending a continuance of registration. The panel commented favorably on the dedication and commitment of staff and on the continued improvement to facilities.
Students from Year 4 undertook the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time while our Year 6 students participated in the Sacrament of Confirmation. The children were beautifully prepared by their teachers and the RE team and were supported by their families and the broader community. A highlight of the Sacramental Programs was the incorporation of Tiwi culture and spirituality in the celebrations. On November 8 we offered an Anniversary Mass for our former principal who tragically passed away in 2013. This was a lovely celebration of the life of a wonderful woman whose spirit lives in our hearts forever.
The school committed to Accelerated Literacy as the primary model of teaching Literacy in Years 4 to 6 and this will extend to the Early Childhood classes in 2014. Teachers undertook three days Professional Development and an AL Consultant was contracted to work with the teachers, two days per week.
In the area of Numeracy, our whole staff attended three days of First Steps Mathematics PD and we were very fortunate in having Professor Peter Sullivan from Monash University visit the school for two days of Mathematics PD.
In partnership with the Australian Children’s Music Foundation, we were able to offer the students an excellent program of singing, percussion and instrumental activities with lessons conducted by enthusiastic, talented musicians. As part of the program, students performed at the local Milimika Festival. During Terms 3 and 4 a Gymnastics Program was conducted by a coach from Gymnastics NT. Students from Preschool to Year 6 participated in the program over a total of twelve days.
In conjunction with an IT company we have been able to provide every child in the school with an XO Laptop computer. Add this to the fact that we have an IPAD room and every classroom in the school has an Interactive Whiteboard and it is evident that MCPS is providing the most up to date technologies available to its staff and students.
In Term 4 eighteen students from Year 6 attended a four day excursion to Darwin. The children qualified for the excursion through strong school attendance and consistently good behaviour. I MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 4
would like to congratulate our Year 6 students on being positive role models and excellent leaders throughout the year – they have set very high standards for the younger students to follow and helped build the atmosphere of acceptance and cooperation within the school.
I would like to thank Father Tan Van Nguyen and Sister Anne Gardiner for their continued support of, and care for, the pastoral and spiritual needs of students and staff of MCPS. Their presence helps ensure that the Sacred Heart of Jesus is alive in our school. To conclude, I thank all who have contributed to MCPS during 2013 and I wish you a safe, happy and peaceful Christmas.
Ian Marmont
Principal MCPS
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Principal’s Message – XCCW
Awi,
The theme from our End of Year Mass was ‘We thank God for the gifts he has given us; and pray that we may use them for the good of all people.’ At our End of Year Assembly we acknowledged, affirmed and celebrated the achievements of our students over the course of the 2013 school year.
Our vision at XCCW is to provide a Quality Catholic Tiwi Education for students from Year Seven to Year Thirteen. In 2012, we announced that our goal for 2013 was for the first Tiwi student to successfully complete the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training whilst studying at a school on the Tiwi Islands.
We are very proud as in 2013 we had six students who met the requirements of the NTCET. At our End of Year Assembly and Graduation we commenced a new tradition. Our graduating students were presented with a XCCW Graduation ring in recognition of their achievement and success. The rings were designed by Tahnee Gale in consultation with the Fiona Kerinaiua, Jacinta Alimankinni and Tara Munkanome from the MCPS Literacy Production Centre. Each ring is embossed with the students’ name, year of achievement, Cross of Lorraine and College logo. The female ring also contains the Tunga Bag and the male ring a Spear.
This year as all of our graduates were female, we handed out six female rings. The challenge is now presented to all the young males of XCCW and the community. Who will be the first male to earn the XCCW Graduation ring?
In addition, our graduating students were presented with their own copy of the Darwin Life magazine, which celebrates their achievements in gloss colour. It indeed was a great honour to present to the Wurrumiyanga community the Xavier Catholic College Graduating Class of 2013:
Louise Murphy-Munkara Edwina Portaminni Noreen Mungatopi Sabrina Vigona Stanalisha Coombes-Tipiloura Colleen McPherson
Thanks must be given to all community members who attended the ceremony, especially the nominated family members who danced the graduation rings to our girls. All students, parents, family and members of our community can feel very proud of what these young women achieved. I would like to pay tribute to all staff of MCPS and XCCW who have worked with these students over the years of their formal education.
Success like this is a whole community effort and we should all feel a great sense of pride. Special mention must be given to Curriculum Coordinator and Stage Two teacher Tahnee Gale for her leadership and pastoral care of these students during their Stage Two year. Tahnee has been with these young women every step of the way and has always gone above and beyond to ensure that these girls have had every opportunity. Thanks also to Stage Two teachers: Cherilyn Hughes and Russell Smith and VET Coordinator: Michael Joseph for their efforts during 2013.
I would also like to acknowledge and thank the work of our Deputy Principal Ben McCasker. Ben has overseen a number of reforms at the school that has created the environment and the organization to build sustainable student success. In particular I would like to mention Ben’s work in introducing our Zero Tolerance Policy towards fighting and threatening behaviour. This policy I feel changed the dynamic of
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student behaviour at XCCW and created the environment where students and staff can STAY SAFE, RESPECT EVERYONE and LEARN EVERYDAY.
In 2013 we introduced our Year 13 program to provide an opportunity for community members of any age to return to XCCW, to continue their education and to work towards their NTCET. We are overwhelmed that three of our six graduating students are from our Year 13 cohort. I would also like to acknowledge two of our Year 13 students: Natasha Puautjimi and Stanislous Puruntatameri who in 2014 will transition from the Year 13 program into paid employment as Assistant Teachers at XCCW. XCCW will continue with the Year 13 program in 2014, and I encourage members of our community to give deep consideration to joining this flexible program.
We are also very proud of our Middle School students, AC students and Stage One students and we are confident that we will be celebrating more NTCET success in the future. Please see below for a list of students who received awards and prizes at our End of Year Assembly.
It has been an honour and a privilege serving as Principal of Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga.
God Bless,
Cameron Hughes
Principal – XCCW
End of Year Assembly – Award Recipients
STUDENT AWARD PRIZE SPONSOR 2013 NTCET Graduating Louise Murphy XCCW Graduation Ring XCCW Class 2013 NTCET Graduating Edwina Portaminni XCCW Graduation Ring XCCW Class 2013 NTCET Graduating Noreen Mungatopi XCCW Graduation Ring XCCW Class 2013 NTCET Graduating Sabrina Vigona XCCW Graduation Ring XCCW Class 2013 NTCET Graduating Stanalisha Coombes XCCW Graduation Ring XCCW Class 2013 NTCET Graduating Colleen McPherson XCCW Graduation Ring XCCW Class Male Dux & Morgan Andrews Laptop Nguiu Club Male Top Attender Noreen Mungatopi Female Dux Laptop Nguiu Club The Lyn Powierza Award $500 cheque & Director CENT – Michael Sabrina Vigona for NTCET Student certificate Avery University of Toronto & Chloe Alimankinni Female Top Attender iPad Mini Teach Away Chief Minister’s Literacy Alan Tipiloura $100 Tai Voucher Tai’s Asian Takeaway Achievement Award Chief Minister’s Literacy Bonita Tipiloura $100 Tai Voucher Tai’s Asian Takeaway Achievement Award Joelle Puantulura Chief Minister’s Literacy $100 Tai Voucher Tai’s Asian Takeaway MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 7
Achievement Award
Chief Minister’s Literacy Alastair Lynch $100 Tai Voucher Tai’s Asian Takeaway Achievement Award Long Tan Leadership & Australian Defence Cosmira Tipiloura $250 Teamwork Awards Force Long Tan Leadership & Australian Defence Colleen McPherson $500 Teamwork Awards Force Julisina Orsto Catholic Identity Awards $100 BIHA
Eileen Tipungwuti Catholic Identity Awards $100 BIHA Community and Culture Natasha Puautjimi Return Airfare Fly Tiwi Awards Caltex All-Rounder $100 Tai Voucher Tai’s Asian Takeaway Britney Alimankinni Award Medallion Caltex $100 voucher for New Piliyamanyirra Outback Kyanne Warlapinni Stay Safe Award Store Stores $100 voucher for New Piliyamanyirra Outback Gurgen Puruntatameri Respect Everyone Award Store Stores $100 voucher for New Piliyamanyirra Outback Cosmira Tipiloura Learn Everyday Award Store Stores Alan Tipiloura Sportsman of the Year Bike Chris Strong
Segora Babui Sportswoman of the Year Bike Chris Strong Australia Day Student Fruit Platter Chloe Alimankinni Fresh Food Produce Citizen Award Medallion University of Toronto & Amber Tipiloura Japalinga Award Kindle Teach Away Group 1 All-Rounder Jenes Puautjimi prize table Award Group 2 All-Rounder Bonita Tipiloura prize table Award Group 3 All-Rounder Joelle Puantulura prize table XCCW Award Japalinga Leadership Group 4 All-Rounder May Kantilla prize table Group Award Fresh Food Produce Stage One All-Rounder Cosmira Tipiloura prize table Award AC One All-Rounder Eileen Tipungwuti prize table Award AC Two All-Rounder Tamara Kerinaiua prize table Award Nomination for: Morgan Andrews NTBOS Year 9 Achiever Sports Pack The Uniform Guys Award Nomination for: NTBOS Year 12 Edwina Portaminni Sports Pack The Uniform Guys Indigenous Achiever Award Nomination for: Karmi Sceney Indigenous Noreen Mungatopi Sports Pack The Uniform Guys Excellence & Leadership Award
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Deputy Principals’ Report
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
2013 at MCPS marks the year of consolidation, capacity building and stability. Consolidation in that from an infrastructural perspective facilities have continued to improve with renovation of the “Early Childhood Learning Centre” to the final touches of the “Kilipayuwu Library” which now has an “I-pad Room” which is flexible enough to hold Music Classes with visiting Teachers or guests. The Art Room and one Literacy (ILC) Room have also felt the touch renovation. Even the “Demountable” is ready for make-over in the next year.
MCPS has been fortunate in that staff stability has helped to pave the way for capacity building both in the Tiwi and non-Tiwi Teachers which then gets translated into the students learning and class work manifesting itself in the steady improvement in both student Literacy and Numeracy skills. This is then further consolidated by providing professional development sessions to Teachers and Assistant Teachers. This cycle and the positive response by the students could be viewed as the building of intellectual capacity both in students and the Teachers. This in no small way it attributed to the vision of the Leadership Team and in particular the Curriculum Coordinator.
MCPS has been the object of change in the recent past but as the name of school name suggests MCPS is the strong ship that has the ability and the capacity to break through and embrace these waves of change and to forge onto calmer seas and spaces. MCPS has proven its capacity to provide a safe, stable and calm learning environment for all that have been aboard while still maintaining its cultural integrity. A testament to its founders and to all of the students, teachers and supporters who have passed through its doors.
It has been my great privilege to have been in part with the Staff of MCPS both Tiwi and non-Tiwi the “Steward” for the children that have attended this unique Tiwi Catholic School over the past two and half years.
I extend my heart-felt thanks to all the children and people that I have worked with. It has been unforgettable voyage.
Jan F Chalustowski
MCPS Deputy Principal
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Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga
2013 was a successful year for the College. Activities such as camps, excursion, carnivals, purchasing of new equipment and renovations to classrooms provided highlights for the staff and students of XCCW. The introduction of Year 13 was another major highlight, as past students returned to the College to improve their skills and work towards completing their NTCET. An increase in student enrollments and the completion of the Colleges’ first NTCET students were also success stories of 2013.
This year the College will also farewell Principal Mr. Cameron Hughes. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cameron for his hard work and professionalism at the XCCW. Cameron has shown great leadership across the Catholic Education Precinct on Bathurst Island. This was evident during his time as Principal of XCCW (2012 2013) and also during 2011 as the Cross Campus Coordinator and Acting Deputy Principal of MCPS. We wish Cameron success and good luck for the future.
Have a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday break.
God Bless,
Benjamin McCasker Deputy Principal Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga
Cross Campus Religious Education Coordinator’s Report
In 2012 Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School and Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga created the Cross Campus Religious Education Coordinator position. The aim of this was to have a leader across the two schools that could coordinate cross campus events and liturgical celebrations. It allowed the development of a school culture that included both primary and secondary students coming together more often as a community of learners, to celebrate their Faith. Having one Religious Education Coordinator across the two campuses also meant that the curriculum development between the primary and the secondary schools was consistent and meaningful.
This position continued in 2013 with Tamara Amatto and Marilyn Kerinauia sharing the role until the end of Term 3 when Tamara left the precinct to go on maternity leave. In Tamara’s absence, XCCW welcomed Belinda Pereira who continued to work alongside Marilyn Kerinauia.
MCPS and XCCW strive to give students a Quality Catholic Tiwi Education. In 2013 Religious Education teachers continued to use units of work that were developed at the CEO NT ICCS writing days in 2012. These units integrate the Catholic faith with local Tiwi culture and have been valuable assets in making content relevant for students. MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 10
We had many successful events across the whole school precinct this year, including: Cross Campus Opening Mass Cross Campus Ash Wednesday Liturgy Cross Campus Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day Fundraising events for Project Compassion Cross Campus Easter Liturgy Cross Campus Our Lady Of the Sacred Heart Mass Confirmation Mass Cross Campus Mass for the Feast of St Therese Sacrament of Reconciliation First Holy Communion Mass Cross Campus Liturgy for All Souls Day Cross Campus Mass for the Feast of St Francis Xavier Cross Campus Advent/Christmas Mass
2013 also saw a XCCW staff retreat with Robyn Craig, Tamara Amatto and Marilyn Kerinauia. The theme of the retreat was ‘Love’. The staff from XCCW appreciated the time out to reflect on their personal and collective journey of faith.
Belinda Pereira
(REC – XCCW)
Curriculum Coordinators’ Report
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
2013 has seen the continued implementation of the Australian Curriculum in the subjects of English, Mathematics and Science.
School-based scope and sequence documents have been developed in both English and Mathematics and are used from Transition to Year 6.
Accelerated Literacy was introduced in Years Four, Five and Six, with the teachers of those classes attending Professional Development early in Term One and having the continued support of an AL Coach for the remainder of the year. The entire school will use the Accelerated Literacy approach next year after an intensive PD in the first week of Term One 2014. This program is very structured and uses a scaffolded literacy approach. It is based on a daily sequence of teaching and learning activities involving speaking, listening reading and writing.
Students have participated in both national and school-based testing including NAPLAN testing (Years Three and Five), PM Benchmark testing, Marie Clay Letter Identification and SENA testing. Preschool use the Stepping Stones assessment tool and this is continued into Transition where necessary. In addition to this testing, teachers implement a range of assessment tools to gauge the progression of students in their class.
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The teaching of Indigenous Language and Culture has continued with a fully trained Tiwi teacher. The ILC teacher works with the Tiwi Assistant teachers to implement this program using a school-based scope and sequence and the NTCF. This program ensures that the Tiwi language and culture is recognized as an important part in developing strong future Tiwi leaders within our community.
MCPS has become a part of the “One laptop per child” initiative, investing in XO laptops for our students to use in the classroom as part of their daily learning. Teachers completed a 15 hour online course in using the XO computers and have begun using them with their students. It is envisaged that this will be an added incentive for regular attendance.
Students have participated in a Gymnastics Clinic and a Music Program operated by the Australian Children’s Music Foundation. Both of these experiences have been very beneficial for our students.
Staff were provided with a number of Professional Development opportunities during the year, particularly in the area of Mathematics. A three day First Steps Mathematics Course was completed by many staff members.
Formal A to E Student Reports are completed and distributed to families at the end of each semester.
Meredith Quail
MCPS Curriculum Coordinator
Curriculum Coordinators’ Report
Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga
This year at XCCW has again been a busy and monumental year for all. The school has successfully introduced and implemented the Australian Curriculum for English and Mathematics, with a focus on the EALD learning progressions for students with English as an additional language or dialect. In addition to this the College has successfully graduated our first group of Stage 2 students who have received their NTCET and introduced Year 13 which aims to encourage students to continue with their schooling past year 12 to allow them to continue working towards their NTCET.
The students have participated in national and school based testing for literacy and numeracy. Nationally year 7 and 9 students participated in NAPLAN and within the school we focused on testing all of our student’s literacy and numeracy though individual one on one testing. School based testing is conducted throughout the year to measure their individual progress by using the counting on test for mathematics, torch test for comprehension, PM level testing for independent reading and working levels with reading records.
Our senior students working towards their NTCET completed the following stage 2 courses; Health, Creative Arts and Integrated Learning: Sport. Stage 1 courses included; English as a second language Part 1, A and B, Money and Measurement, Integrated Learning: Driver Educations, Personal Learning Plan, Creative Arts, Community Learning and Physical Education A and B. 2013 saw the introduction of NTOEC year 10 as an introduction and preparation phase for Stage 1. These students completed the following units; Bridging English, Mathematics 4, Community Physical Education and Health and Physical Education. Our senior students also had the opportunity to complete their Certificate 11 in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and Certificate 1 in Hospitality.
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To allow teachers to provide quality teaching and learning opportunities we have focused on providing staff with professional development, utilised specialised teaching staff, maintaining staff wellbeing and sustained small class sizes. XCCW has offered numerous professional development opportunities to staff including; accelerated literacy (AL) training, bronze medallion and pool life guard certificates, mandatory reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect training, staff retreats, religious education PD, senior first aid training, Mandala workshops and basic counselling skills with Lisa VanEgmond, special education PD and Australian Curriculum: Maths and English professional development. The inclusion of the College in the Improving Literacy and Numeracy Partnerships Project has enabled the school to update our resources, provide one –on-one teacher support and teacher professional development.
At Xavier we offered a number of programs to enhance students learning and knowledge such as, The Japalinga Mob, Accelerated literacy and work ready senior programs including VET, NTOEC Year 10 and Stage 1 and 2and Work Experience program for senior students. Students have also had the opportunity to participate in school and Interschool Sports including swimming, athletics, football, basketball, softball, soccer and triathlons. The school also participated in a range of school camps and excursions such as a school camp at Daly River, The Australian Youth Festival in Melbourne and participation in sporting events with schools from different communities in the Northern Territory.
At Xavier we use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to monitor and assess student’s level of understanding and development. We formally report to the parent at the end of each teaching semester. We use school-based assessment procedures and proformas to inform students and parents of their learning. Senior students enrolled in NTOEC also receive written reports from their NTOEC teachers and statements of attainment at the end of each semester.
Tahnee Gale
XCCW Curriculum Coordinator
Student Enrolment Profile
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
Student Enrolments2
Percentage of students Percentage of students Year Level Number of Students who identify as with a disability indigenous Pre-School 30 100% 0% Transition 26 100% 8% Year One 32 97% 0% Year Two 32 97% 3% Year Three 40 100% 8% Year Four 18 100% 6% Year Five 30 100% 7% Year Six 25 96% 28% Total 233 99% 7%
Student Attendance3
2 Data obtained from the August 2012 Census MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 13
Active Attendance Collection Period Active Enrollment Passive Enrolment Percentage February (1) 231 - 83% March (2) 231 - 77% May (3) 228 - 76% June (4) 228 - 75% August (5) 219 - 70% September (6) 223 - 71% October (7) 220 1 79% November (8) 225 2 81%
MCPS manages attendance through:
Regular reviews of the school roll Employment of an Indigenous Home Liaison Officer Correspondence with parents and guardians regarding attendance patterns School incentives eg: raffles, camps, excursions, certificates, etc Programs aimed at promoting positive school attendance eg, School Nutrition Program, Smarter School National Partnerships Projects, Activities Programs, etc Quality Teaching and Learning programs Promotion of a safe learning environment
3 Data obtained from the Department of Education and Children’s Services Validation Report: Enrolment and Attendance 2013 MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 14
Student Enrolment Profile
Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga
Student Enrolments4
Percentage of students Percentage of students Year Level Number of Students who identify as with a disability indigenous Year Seven 22 (7M + 15F) 100% 18.18% (4) Year Eight 19 (6M + 13F) 100% 10.5% (2) Year Nine 19 (8M + 11F) 90% 15.7% (3) Year Ten 15 (8M + 7F) 100% 6% (1) Year Eleven 18 (5M + 13F) 94.5% 5.5% (1) Year Twelve 10 (4M + 6F) 100% 0% Year Thirteen 6 (2M + 4F) 100% 0% Total 109 Average: 97.78% 10.09%
Student Attendance5
Active Attendance Collection Period Active Enrollment Passive Enrolment Percentage February (1) 133 - 73.7% March (2) 137 - 62% May (3) 119 - 59.7% June (4) 127 - 55.9% August (5) 115 - 40% September (6) 109 - 60.6% October (7) 91 - 50.5% November (8) -
XCCW manages attendance through:
Regular reviews of the school roll Employment of an Indigenous Home Liaison Officer Correspondence with parents and guardians regarding attendance patterns School incentives eg: raffles, camps, excursions, certificates, etc. Programs aimed at promoting positive school attendance eg, School Nutrition Program, Smarter School National Partnerships Projects, Activities Programs, etc. Quality Teaching and Learning programs Promotion of a safe learning environment Operating a School Bus (morning only)
4 Data obtained from the August 2013 Census 5 Data obtained from the Department of Education and Children’s Services Validation Report: Enrolment and Attendance 2013 MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 15
Staff Profile, Teacher Standards, Qualifications and Workforce Composition
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
Staff Profile
Number Full Time Equivalent
Teachers 19 17.3
Non-Teaching Staff (including assistant teachers) 30 27.2
Total 49 44.5
Teacher Qualifications6
Summary of Teacher Qualifications Number Percentage
Post Graduate Qualification 4 21%
Bachelor Degree or Equivalent7 21 110%
Other Qualifications 16 84%
6 Data obtained during August 2012 7 All teachers have a minimum of four years training and are registered with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory. Percentage appears more than 100% in cases where teachers hold more than one Bachelor Degree or equivalent. MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 16
Staff Profile, Teacher Standards, Qualifications and Workforce Composition
Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga
Staff Profile
Number Full Time Equivalent
Teachers 15 13.2
Non-Teaching Staff (including Assistant Teachers) 18 13.4
Total 33 26.6
Teacher Qualifications8
Summary of Teacher Qualifications Number Percentage
Post Graduate Qualification (Masters of above) 6 40%
Bachelor Degree or Equivalent9 20 133%
Other Qualifications 17 113%
8 Data obtained during August 2013 9 All teachers have a minimum of four years training and are registered with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory. Percentage appears more than 100% in cases where teachers hold more than one Bachelor Degree or equivalent. MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 17
Senior Secondary Outcomes
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
N/A as MCPS is a Primary School
Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga
Element Number – 2012 Number – 2013 Notes In the history of XCCW 6 this is the schools first ever group of NTCET completers. It is also the Number of NTCETs 0 first time any Tiwi awarded students have completed their NTCET while attending school on the Tiwi Islands. Number of students Defined as achieving their who completed senior 0 6 NTCET. secondary school VET competencies Number of awarded 0 9 awarded towards VET VET qualifications qualification in 2013. Number of students who undertook a 0 school-based 0 apprenticeship Number of students going on to further education and training, 0 7 including university, TAFE and apprenticeships Number of students who left school during 1 2012 who are now 6 employed Number of students who left school during 2012 who are now 6 16 seeking work or engaged in a gap year
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National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
MCPS NAPLAN Summary (2008 – 2013)10
Year Three
Grammar and Reading Writing Spelling Numeracy Punctuation
2008 242 - N 193 226 276
2009 156 - N 228 216 206
2010 118 - N 235 211 218
2011 278 219 P 234 274 303
2012 263 155 P 230 219 217
2013 300 168P 226 259 234
MCPS NAPLAN Summary (2008 – 2013)11
Year Five
Reading Writing Spelling Grammar and Numeracy Punctuation
2008 305 - N 268 254 335
2009 216 - N 321 168 243
2010 306 - N 372 283 346
2011 368 231 P 320 305 362
2012 304 176 P 277 282 334
2013 399 241P 327 374 347
10 Data obtained from the My School website 11 Data obtained from the My School website MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 19
National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy
Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga
XCCW NAPLAN Summary (2008 – 2013)12
Year Seven
Reading Writing Spelling Grammar and Numeracy Punctuation
2008 408 294 N 442 392 418
2009 364 252 N 309 182 364
2010 415 295 N 366 369 387
2011 407 257 P 389 359 335
2012 387 319 P 371 404 402
2013 378 301 P 376 339 403
XCCW NAPLAN Summary (2008 – 2013)13
Year Nine
Reading Writing Spelling Grammar and Numeracy Punctuation
2008 397 319 N 380 400 404
2009 497 311 N 357 299 496
2010 577 - N 452 563 422
2011 407 228 P 419 334 409
2012 365 301 P 409 397 440
2013 476 246 441 358 459
12 Data obtained from the My School website 13 Data obtained from the My School website MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 20
School Review and Improvement /
Parent, Student and Staff Satisfaction
At the end of 2011, the need for the two schools to work more closely together became strong. At the beginning of 2012, we formed the Cross Campus Leadership team (with leaders from both XCCW and MCPS) to lead a new beginning for both campuses. This work became the core vision of our departed Principal and with her expertise the goals for 2012 became:
Continue growing our Catholic Identity Explore more opportunities to empower our staff Cater for the educational needs of our students Provide quality teaching Support our children, staff and the wider community Develop stronger partnerships
In 2012 MCPS and XCCW undertook the School Improvement and Renewal process outlined in the Catholic Education NT School Improvement and Renewal Framework. The key areas of Leadership and Community and Culture were reviewed. The process aimed at answering three key questions:
1. How are we going? 2. How do we know? 3. What are we going to do now?
The process included a self-assessment survey whereby staff and a focus group of parents provided feedback to the Cross Campus Leadership Team. Feedback included affirmations, ratings and recommendations. These recommendations informed the 2013 Annual School Improvement Plan.
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Smarter Schools National Partnerships Projects
MCPS and XCCW are directly involved in three Smarter Schools National Partnerships projects. They are:
1. Japalinga Mob – a program targeted at improving educational outcomes through developing student capacity in the following areas: academia, sport, the arts, culture and leadership.
This program aims to help develop and improve the skills of selected students from the College. Students are nominated and selected by staff based on attendance, leadership, individual talents and attitude towards their studies. The selected group is given added support both in and out of classes. Mentoring the Japalinga students is aimed to help their development as young adults and enhance their future prospects.
Other than the development of life skills such as leadership, the program has a focus for students to complete Year 12 at the College. These students in the final years of their schooling are provided added teacher support within their Stage 1 and 2 subjects. The extra assistance is provided to help students engage during class and finish assessment tasks. The students from the group are also able to access extra facilities such as the Japalinga Gym as an added incentive to attend school. These regular attendees also participate in the annual Japalinga Leadership Camp. These camps take place on the main land in the greater Darwin region and in southern states. This program has run for the past three years and funding for the program will conclude at the end of 2013.
2. Counselling for Health – a program targeted at improving educational outcomes through improved student wellbeing:
As a part of the Smarter Schools National Partnership funding, XCCW has been participating in the Counselling for Health program from 2011 - 2013. The program was designed to support the wellbeing of staff and students of XCCW living on Bathurst Island. By supporting staff and students our goals were to improve student welfare, learning outcomes and attendance and also positively impact staff retention. The program has been running for three years and is now in its final stages. The results of the program have been very positive with improved staff retention and excellent staff feedback about the program. Staff and students have had the opportunity to experience some interesting and creative activities which offered opportunities for self- reflection, developing self-confidence and strategies to manage wellbeing.
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3. P–12 – a program targeted at improving educational outcomes through developing a seamless education precinct.
The Catholic Education Precinct Wurrumiyanga (P-12) Project aims to streamline and improve the delivery of education from Pre-School to Year 13 in Wurrumiyanga. The Project’s goal is the development of a single unified Catholic Education Precinct, combining Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School (MCPS) and XCCW, and building sustainable systems across to two campuses. Previous to the Project’s inception in 2010 MCPS and XCCW operated as two separate educational entities while partly sharing campus grounds.
Under the P-12 Project, the two schools are aligning their strategic, operational and action plans in order to better coordinate and deliver quality education to our Tiwi students. This includes the employment of cross-campus coordinators in Religion and Special Needs. A crucial objective of this project is to ease the transition for our students between primary and secondary school, making it as smooth as possible for students to see through their education from Pre-School to the completion of their NTCET.
4. Improving Literacy (and Numeracy) – a program targeted at improving educational outcomes through a well-resourced and supported whole school literacy program.
MCPS: This year MCPS has implemented the National Accelerated Literacy Program across Years Four, Five and Six using funds from the Smarter Schools National Partnership Improving Literacy and Numeracy funding. Through the funding we have employed an Accelerated Literacy (AL) Coordinator who has supported our school for two days each week. The AL Coordinator has worked with teachers in classrooms to support the implementation of the program. In addition, the Coordinator has worked with individual teachers with planning, providing feedback and demonstration lessons. A number of professional development opportunities were provided for our staff, with a focus on Reading, Spelling, the use of word walls, planning and a general introduction to AL for the Early Childhood staff. The funding supported PM Benchmark testing as the data collection analysis instrument, baseline assessments were completed in Term One and repeated in Term Four.
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MCPS & XCCW – 2013 Annual School Improvement Plan
Quality Catholic Tiwi Education Strong in Faith, Strong in Culture & Strong in Learning Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
KEY AREA GOAL STRATEGY / ACTION in 2013 EVIDENCE ACCOUNTABILITY Catholic Induct and provide ongoing opportunities Continue Cross-campus activities, Activities continued Principals with Cross-campus RE Identity for all members of our community to including: masses, liturgies, retreats Number of staff participating Coordinator develop their understanding of and special events Calendar of Celebrations contemporary Catholic identity. Photos from events
Involve members of our Catholic Community attendance at school Principals with Cross-campus RE community in school events events Coordinator Number of community people participating in events
Cross Campus REC Prioritize Catholic Identity professional Number of hours completed of Catholic Curriculum Coordinators development for staff, including: WYD Identity PD 2013 Leadership Further develop systems, structures and Implement CENT Formation Review Ongoing incremental improvement Principals with Cross-campus leadership behaviours for our P-12 Precinct - A Smarter throughout both schools across the precinct. team + all staff Schools National Partnership initiative.
Participate in the implementation of the Revitalisation of two indigenous Positive participation Principals and Milimika Catholic Indigenous Leadership Team leadership groups (MCPS + XCCW) Leading action team/s back in school
Teaching Prioritise, catering for the diverse needs of P-12 Precinct - Implement ACARA - Improved student learning outcomes – Curriculum Coordinators and our students across our learning community. English and Maths curriculum NAPLAN, VET competencies, NTCET Learning Xavier – implement Year 13 MCPS - Implement the EYLF in the Pre- Implement Quality Teaching – defined, School Evidence of implementation across explicit and Tiwi-focused. Expansion of Accelerated Literacy as both schools the whole precinct approach to Number of teachers and ATs PD in AL literacy development. (Years 4-6 2013, Successful completion of NTCET MCPS & XCCW School Annual Report 2013 25
T-3 2014). Continue to support senior students to complete their NTCET by expanding provision and support Improved attendance and retention Continue implementation of the Japalinga Mob program - A Smarter Schools National Partnership initiative.
Pastoral Care Continue to provide support services to all Implement the National Safe Schools Increased attendance and retention Deputy Principals + Project Manager and students and staff Framework across the P-12 precinct Successful resolution of difficult Wellbeing Continue implementation of behaviours Counselling for Health - A Smarter Increased staff attendance and Schools National Partnership initiative. retention
Community Develop strong partnerships with the Access support and professional Increased Tiwi participation in school Principals with Cross-campus leadership and community to ensure that more community learning opportunities for current and improvement and educational decision team, Milimika and CILT Culture members remain in continual involvement future Tiwi leaders through working making with the school with CILT + Sharing Our Learning + Increased number of Tiwi staff in school based priorities training or further education Increased number of staff successful completion of training or further education and employed as a result
Finance, P-12: Create, maintain and improve our Implement new organisational Ongoing improvement of resources and Principals with Cross-campus leadership Facilities and facilities and work areas so as to sustain high structure facilities team, WHS leader, WHS committee + all Resources quality, healthy, safe and welcoming Review budgets Compliance requirements met staff learning environments for all members of Implement recommendations re WHS our community Audit Scope works for improvements to the Plans implemented driveway (seal) and fencing along the driveway.
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Finance – 2013 Figures to be added
School income by sources of funds:
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School
$ Per Recurrent Income 2012 $ Total Student
Australian Government recurrent funding 4,349,590.00 21,426.55 83%
State/Territory Government recurrent funding 701,936.00 3,457.81 13%
Other Sources 161,047.00 793.34 3%
Total Gross Income 5,212,573.00 25,677.70 100%
Number of Students (August 2012 School Census) 203
Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga
$ Per Recurrent Income 2012 $ Total Student
Australian Government recurrent funding 3,050,484.00 29,191.23 89%
State/Territory Government recurrent funding 199,492.00 1,909.01 6%
Other Sources 175,648.00 1,680.85 5%
Total Gross Income 3,425,624.00 32,781.09 100%
Number of Students (August 2013 School Census) 109.4
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Recommendation and Approval
The Principal of Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School and the Principal of Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga recommends to the Director of Catholic Education Office NT, the 2012 School Annual Report.
Recommendation
1. Cameron Hughes Principal (XCCW)
Sign ______Date ______
2. Ian Marmont Principal (MCPS)
Sign ______Date ______
Approval
Michael Avery Director (CEO)
Note here any changes required
Sign ______Date ______
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