2018 Annual Report

Empowered Girls. Magnificent Futures. 2 Annual Report 2018

Contents

EXECUTIVE REPORTS STAFF 3 The Principal 18 Danebank Executive Staff 4 Council Chairman 19-22 Staff Professional Learning 5 Parents and Friends Association 19 Professional Learning Costs 5 Old Girls’ Association 23 Teaching Standards 6 Senior Chaplain 23 Workforce Composition 7 Student Representative Council 24 Teaching & Learning Priorities, Achievements and Improvement Targets 2017/18 25 Teaching & Learning Improvement Targets 2019 SCHOOL PROFILE 8 Major Initiatives 2018 STUDENTS 8-9 Contextual Information 26 Student Body Overview 2018 26 Student Population 27 Student Wellbeing Achievements 2018 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 27 Student Wellbeing Improvement Targets 2019 10-11 NAPLAN 28 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and School Motto 12-15 HSC 29 Respect and Responsibility Initiatives 15 Post School Destinations 30-31 School Policies 15 Vocational Training 32 Enrolment Policy 15 RoSA 32 Complaints Guidelines 16 Academic Competition Results 33 Student Attendance and Retention Rates 17 Outstanding HSC Achievements 33 Management of Non-attendance

ADMINISTRATION 34 Compliance Reporting 34 Facilities & Resources Priorities, Achievements and Improvement Targets 2018/19 35 Satisfaction Reporting 36 Financial Reports - Income and Expenditure 2018 37 Reporting Area Reference page

A registered non-government school must have policies and procedures that ensure its participation in annual reporting to publicly disclose the educational and financial performance measures and policies of the school.

The Education Act 1990 (NSW) requires each registered non-government school to prepare an annual report of a kind determined by the Minister on the school’s performance measures and policies as identified by the Minister. Accordingly, the Minister has determined that the performance measures and policies that must be included in the annual report relate to all reporting areas as outlined on page 37. Danebank Annual Report 2018 3

Executive Reports Statement from The Principal

As we reflect on the 85th Anniversary of Danebank, we pause For 85 years, biblical teaching has held a place at the centre to look back, to consider where we are at the moment and to of the learning community that is Danebank. Our students are ponder the future of our great School. encouraged to consider the claims of Jesus Christ, to consider their response to Christ’s teachings and to debate moral and This year we experienced a different approach to Founder’s ethical issues, both large and small. Day in March, making it a Kinder to Year 12 affair. Activities prompted the girls to consider the history of our School and Danebank ensures that our girls are empowered through to enjoy the companionship and guidance of others from their academic attainments, their strong sense of identity, across the year groups. the soft skills that the future will demand and, above all, their We celebrated August Fest with alumnae and past staff. knowledge of the love and grace of Jesus Christ. I feel sure Former Principals, Miss Roslyn Bird and Mrs Carole Tisdell that this approach will stand Danebank in good stead for at joined me as we reminisced about the elements of Danebank least another 85 years. life we valued, and about the legacy that is a tribute to past Mrs Maryanne Davis, Principal students, parents, staff and principals. Between us, we cover 43 years of Danebank’s 85-year history. We spoke of the place of Christian faith at the centre of all we do, of ever-improving academic expectations and achievements, of the many buildings past and present, of the excitement of Saturday sport, of girls and families who were part of the School, of School Councils across the ages and of the wonders of the Life Skills program.

2018 has also been a year in which the wider educational community has been debating the future of education. I attended two conferences dedicated to exploring this topic in Europe this year. I have also attended a number of conference sessions and business breakfasts in where this has been the topic for the keynote of the event.

There have been several common themes. Firstly, it is recognised that the students of today will not only have many jobs, but also many different careers in their lifetime. Many of these careers have not yet been invented. Secondly, as we don’t know what these careers will involve, we need to ensure our students are lifelong learners. They need to have the foundational knowledge that has always been the bedrock of education and they must be able to exhibit the soft skills. These soft skills vary according to the source, but generally “Danebank ensures include problem solving, creativity, collaboration, innovation, resilience, flexibility, grit, critical thinking and communication. that our girls are empowered While these skills have always been taught as part of a good through their academic attainments, education, they are now being brought to the fore as the areas in which robots or artificial intelligence are weak or non- their strong sense of identity and, existent. above all, their knowledge of the love and grace of Jesus Christ.” REPORTING AREA 1: MESSAGES FROM KEY SCHOOL BODIES 4 Danebank Annual Report 2018

Executive Reports

Statement from the Chairman

Teaching, learning and not forgetting

Do you remember the first word you spoke? What was so important to remember? A little further on, Moses tells the people that when they arrive in the Promised Probably not! What about your favourite teacher at school? Land, complete with wells, vineyards, olive groves – the land of Most people can remember a teacher who made learning fun, milk and honey – they must not forget. What was it that they who stretched their abilities, who challenged them to learn had to remember? It was that it was God who had brought well and to apply that learning to life. That kind of teacher them out of slavery, and that God was in charge. really is memorable. Three thousand years later, that lesson still stands. We must Danebank is blessed with many great teachers. And it’s no not forget that God has blessed us, that God is in charge, and coincidence that a central part of the School’s Strategic Plan is that we have a responsibility to use those blessings wisely and continuing to enhance teaching and learning across the whole for the good of others. School community. Around us, there is ongoing debate about school funding, the role of NAPLAN, international educational Dr Richard Sharp, School Council Chairman ratings, class sizes and so on. These considerations are important, but ultimately it is the quality of teaching that makes the greatest difference in a school.

Good teaching is in turn reflected in good learning. But why learn? Is it just the ‘economic imperative’ – to get a job? Is it to contribute to society? To help others? To help create a better world? It seems that, as humans, we are ‘wired to learn’, to do more than just exist. As humans, we seek purpose, we seek to understand, and we seek to create. This all suggests that we are made with a purpose, rather than just being a ‘biological coincidence’.

This observation points us to a lesson that was given over 3000 years ago. The Bible recounts the experience of the Israelites in Egypt and the exodus out of Egypt. In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses reminds the people to keep talking about certain things. He says: “Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”

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Statement from the Statement from the Parents & Friends Association Old Girls’ Association

As the main fundraising event of the School, 2018’s Autumn With the celebration of 85 years of our fabulous School this Fair was yet again very successful. Although the weather on year, the Danebank Old Girls Association is proud to have the day of the Autumn Fair was far from welcoming, we still shared in the reflection of Danebank’s history and to highlight managed to generate about $43,000 for the School from for you the progress we have made over the past 12 months. that one event. We were extremely happy with the calibre of the applications The tireless work of Mrs Nadine Lee and her dedicated for the Old Girls Association Citizenship Award this year, with helpers contributed greatly to the success of the Fair, and the Award for Citizenship being awarded to current student this year was no exception. We also continued the Birthday Miriam Melki, Year 9, whose mother is an alumna and who Book program (adding many books to the School Library), has exhibited the highest level of citizenship. We continued to the Mother’s and Father’s Day stalls in the Junior School, offer the e-Text subsidy for Old Girls whose daughters entered the Cocktail Evening to welcome parents who were new to Year 7, and actively participated in the Autumn Fair and Danebank, the School ‘Quiz’ and ‘Entertainment’ Books. Open Day, the Old Girls versus Current Students Water Polo match, the Year 12 Valedictory Service and Dinner, the 5-Year All in all, it’s been a very busy year for the P&F, and special Reunion, both Carols Services and Speech Night. We also took thanks go to each and every one of our volunteer helpers great pleasure in being able to speak to Year 12 about the and, in particular, the executive members of the P&F Association and the ability of the girls leaving the School to Committee, as well as Mrs Davis and her executive team, stay connected – and signed them all up as new members. who continue with their generous support. In 2018, we were proud to hand over more than $100,000 to the School, for The members of the association enjoyed a wonderful the benefit of all the girls here at Danebank. celebration of history and community as more than 170 alumnae, ex- and current staff joined us at our very special 85th Mr Ian Nadge, P&F President Anniversary August Fest. The High Tea event was set up in the PAC auditorium, where members enjoyed a lovely afternoon of entertainment, talks, good food and catching up with old friends. We were honoured to have ex-principals Mrs Tisdell and Miss Bird join us, along with students from as far back as the 1950s. We are looking forward to continuing to engage more of our alumnae over the coming year.

Ms Petty Heather, OGA President

Nelson Mandela was very clear about the importance of education. He said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

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Executive Reports

Statement from the Senior Chaplain

Significant birthdays mean big celebrations with our family We give thanks that over the past 85 years, we have always and friends. They bring with them the chance to pull out the been not only a fine girls’ school, but one that has its old photos, to share stories from the past, and to reflect. They foundation firmly set on Jesus. A place where God and what also give an opportunity to look forward to the future. He has done for us, and continues to do for us, is constantly remembered. A school that lives out its motto of ‘Ut Prosim’ Here at Danebank, 2018 has been one of those years. On as we seek to serve others in response to what Jesus has done our 85th birthday, we have come together as a community for us. A community that humbly acknowledges God as the to celebrate the School we all enjoy today. We celebrate the giver of all good gifts. achievements of our students in all fields of endeavour. We celebrate the fantastic facilities and various opportunities to On this 85th birthday, we have so much to celebrate and to learn and succeed. thank God for. But knowing that we are only one chapter of Danebank’s history, we pray that the firm foundation of Jesus And as celebrate we also give thanks as we reflect on our on which this School was founded will always be central to history and share stories from the past. We give thanks not only what is done here. We pray that in another 85 years, as the for the amazing growth in facilities and opportunities, but for celebrations are held again, it will be to thank God for how the fact that we have continued to be what Miss Edith Roseby Danebank has continued to be a school that, in prayer and Ball set out to establish. As she began Danebank, she said: faith, makes Jesus known and seeks to live lives shaped by “Through prayer and faith in God, I made Him. up my mind, with God’s help, to build a fine Miss Sarah Browne, Senior Chaplain Christian girls’ school with a high standard of work and behaviour.”

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SRC 2018

The Student Representative Council (SRC) comprised 26 students from Years 7 to 12, and was led by Year 11 students.

Statement from the Student Representative Council

As leaders of the SRC, we have been able to gain insight With the introduction of the new school uniform, one of the into the ‘behind the scenes’ workings of events such as SRC Year 9 SRC team in 2017 initiated a uniform drive, partnering dances and mufti days, and through this have enhanced our with Hurstville Rotary Club so that our old-style uniforms understanding of how much planning and preparation is could be collected, sent to and used by another community necessary for coordinating these activities. in the . This has still been part of the SRC agenda Nicole, Christina, Olivia, Amelia – Year 11 for 2018, and we are grateful to Maddie for her continued involvement in this. We really enjoyed organising the annual SRC Dance in August Aya, Alyssa, Alexa, Tara, Navneeta – Year 9 to raise funds for Katoke Lweru . In June, we held a ‘Back to our Childhood’ funraiser day. Later in the We all really enjoyed organising our Year meetings. We month, we asked girls in the Senior School “What do you wish also enjoyed helping to plan for and facilitate Founder’s for?” before holding a mufti day to raise money for the Make Day because we loved to see the Senior and Junior a Wish Foundation, which seeks to help children battling life- come together and celebrate what this school has achieved threatening medical conditions, through the healing power of throughout the past 85 years. a wish. Alexandra, Savannah, Samantha, Kristy, Eftalia – Year 8 Yige, , Sophie, Phoebe, Maya – Year 10 We have loved helping to represent the school as the SRC. From the little events to whole school events, this year has been a very important milestone for Danebank – our 85th birthday. Tiana, Yamina, Macy, Amy, Iris – Year 7

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Yarrawarrah Engadine Lilli Cronulla Pilli Major 2018 Outcomes Engadine Royal • Stage One Building and playground handed over at the end of Term 1 2018. Lilli National Pilli Park • Large 85th Anniversary Reunion held in August, with over 150 alumna in attendance. Royal Heathcote Bundeena • New position, K-12 Head of Learning Enrichment implemented.National Park • Principal, Mrs Maryanne Davis announces her retirement for the end of 2019. Heathcote Bundeena • Outstanding HSC results. Details on pages 12-17.

Christian Foundations

The school’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), expresses the through the teaching of the Bible and the practical experience Christian view that God created us to serve Him and each of Christian care. Each student’s personal response to the other. The ideal of service is fundamental to a Danebank Christian message is respected. Danebank welcomes students education. Every student is introduced to the Christian faith from all backgrounds.

REPORTING AREA 2: CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL Danebank Annual Report 2018 9

Danebank was founded in 1933 with five pre-school aged students. It has grown to become one of the leading girls’ schools in . Danebank is non-selective and currently enrols 953 students. 44 357 552 Pre-K Students Junior School Students Senior School Students

Governance Broad Curricular and Danebank is a member of the Anglican Schools Corporation Co-Curricular Opportunities which supports Anglican education and ensures Danebank’s Danebank is a thriving educational environment where strong financial position. The school is administered by students are empowered to discover their talents, develop the School Council which numbers among its members, their strengths and maintain the highest personal and representatives of the Corporation, the Anglican Synod, highly academic standards. A broad ranging extra-curricular program qualified educators and experienced members of the business provides students with many opportunities to develop their community. Day-to-day management is the responsibility of personal strengths. Students are also challenged to support the Principal, Mrs Maryanne Davis. the school’s motto of service and to make a difference in the wider community. Reputation Danebank is widely acknowledged in the St George and Student Body Sutherland shire for its nurturing, Christian environment, Danebank students come from a wide geographical area, excellent academic outcomes, educational innovation and fine mainly from the St George and Sutherland shire. The school facilities. Students are supported and challenged in dynamic generally runs two classes in each year group from Pre-K to learning situations to become confident, articulate, successful Year 6 and four or five classes in each senior year, depending women who will take leading roles in the wider community. on the demand for places. Additionally, Danebank provides support for students with learning disabilities through two Academic Traditions Life Skills classes in Years 7-12. These 18 students are supported and valued by all sectors of the school community Danebank has a strong academic tradition. Danebank was as they study a separate Life Skills Program. once again listed as the top scoring non-selective school in the St George and Sutherland shire. Danebank scores well above state averages in all academic measures. In the 2018 Facilities Higher School Certificate, more than 38% of the year group Danebank offers state-of-the-art facilities, infrastructure and scored ATARs above 90. equipment for Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Technology and Sports among others, improving opportunities for students Mission Statement to excel. The school has a reputation for outstanding sporting achievements, including at national and international levels. Danebank is a Christian school which aims to provide quality, affordable education that will equip girls for all aspects of life. Mrs Ina Dorfling, Community Networks

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Academic Performance NAPLAN Overview 2018

% OF STUDENTS WHO ATTAINED NATIONAL MINIMUM BENCHMARKS OR HIGHER IN 2018

NAPLAN TESTS OVERALL LITERACY OVERALL NUMERACY

YEAR 3 98.5% 96%

YEAR 5 98.9% 100%

YEAR 7 99.5% 100%

YEAR 9 97.3% 100%

*Note that the overall literacy percentages are a compilation of the four literacy results

% AT OR ABOVE THE NAPLAN NATIONAL MINIMUM STANDARD

YEAR 3 YEAR 5 YEAR 7 YEAR 9 LAST 4 CATEGORIES YEARS SCHOOL STATE SCHOOL STATE SCHOOL STATE SCHOOL STATE

2015 98 90 98 81 98 84 92 75

2016 100 88 96 81 90 81 93 78 READING 2017 100 90 94 83 98 84 93 79

2018 98 96.2 98.5 94.6 100 95.2 98.1 94.8

2015 98 94 100 86 88 68 87 60

2016 100 94 90 84 90 73 88 61 WRITING 2017 100 94 100 84 97 70 87 65

2018 100 97.2 98.2 91.2 99 91.9 96.1 81.3

2015 93 86 98 85 98 85 93 81

2016 98 88 100 86 95 83 92 79 SPELLING 2017 100 88 98 87 98 86 98 81

2018 100 95.5 100 95.9 100 93.8 98.1 91.6

2015 95 89 100 92 94 82 87 69

2016 100 92 94 85 90 77 92 73 GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION 2017 98 87 96 78 99 82 90 76

2018 96 95.8 98.2 94.5 99 93.7 97.1 93.1

2015 98 83 92 82 96 82 94 83

OVERALL 2016 100 86 84 83 92 84 98 81 NUMERACY 2017 98 88 96 85 97 86 100 84

2018 96 97.9 100 97.3 100 97.8 100 97.5

For further NAPLAN results, go to https://myschool.edu.au/school/43914/naplan

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NAPLAN RESULTS 2015-2018 - % OF STUDENTS IN TOP 2 BANDS NAPLAN

YEAR 3 2015 2016 2017 2018

READING 76.2 78.7 63.4 76.0

WRITING 73.8 78.7 90.4 82.0

SPELLING 66.7 78.7 88.4 86.0

GRAMMAR 66.7 78.7 86.5 80.0

NUMERACY 47.7 61.7 73.1 70.0

YEAR 5 2015 2016 2017 2018

READING 67.3 54 69.5 57.9

WRITING 33.3 30.6 39.1 33.9

SPELLING 68.6 51 56.5 51.8

GRAMMAR 68.7 53.1 54.4 53.6

NUMERACY 32.7 44 54.3 56.1

YEAR 7 2015 2016 2017 2018

READING 46.3 41.1 46.6 43.6

WRITING 24.4 20.5 43.3 39.6

SPELLING 64.6 45.5 63.3 53.5

GRAMMAR 61 41.9 55.6 46.5

NUMERACY 45.7 39.3 56.7 43.6

YEAR 9 2015 2016 2017 2018

READING 43.8 46.2 37.8 32.0

WRITING 18 23.4 24.4 33.0

SPELLING 45 47.9 33 44.7

GRAMMAR 33.7 38.3 35.4 39.8

NUMERACY 49.4 47.3 47.6 46.5

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Academic Performance HSC Overview 2018

Two students were designated TOP as All-Rounders in 2018 Non-selective girls school in Each student achieved Band 6or more St George & Sutherland Shire than 45/50, in 10 units • Stephanie Sekulovska (ATAR 99.3) 2 • Sidney Zhang (ATAR 99.65) HSC All Rounder Awards 99.65 Highest ATAR scored, Sidney Zhang 42 HSC Distinguished Achievers

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2018 HSC Highlights 2018 HSC: COMPARISON DANEBANK % WITH STATE % IN THE TOP 2 BANDS • Two ‘All Rounders’ in the HSC.

DANEBANK % STATE % • 42 girls were listed as Distinguished Achievers in the HSC SUBJECT (gaining a Band 6 in one or more subjects). BANDS 5/6 BANDS 5/6

• 38% of students gained over 90 in their ATAR. Ancient History 56 36 The highest percentage in the last 7 years. Biology 78 37 • Four students had their projects nominated for Shape 2018: Bianca Sappey, Georgia Seljanovski, Antigoni Sioulas Business Studies 48 37 and Olivia Stewart. Chemistry 55 42 • Bianca Sappey’s virtual reality animation ‘Listen’, was Design and Technology 86 47 ultimately selected for the Shape Exhibition.

• Stephanie Sekulovska, Jacqueline Stephens and Bianca Drama 100 42 Sappey were nominated for On Stage for their group Economics 58 46 Drama presentation and Stephanie Sekulovska was nominated for her individual Drama performance ‘Violet’. English Advanced 89 63

• Charlotte Wylie’s Body of Work ‘Unravel’ was selected for English Extension 1 100 95 Art Rules Exhibition at Hazelhurst Gallery. English Extension 2 100 71 • Myrianthi (Anthea) Bletsas was nominated for Callback Dance. English Standard 34 15 • Camryn Lloyd and Olivia Stewart have received the Vice- Food Technology 100 32 ’s Academic Excellence Award and Scholarship from the University of Wollongong. Japanese Continuers 100 61

• Stephanie Sekulovska has received a Scholarship from History Extension 78 79 University of Sydney. Hospitality 67 29 • SMH and the Daily Telegraph state that Danebank came 60th overall in the HSC results which is consistent with the Legal Studies 67 44 results from last year. Mathematics 67 52

Mathematics Extension 1 87 80 HSC Top ATAR/UAI Mathematics Extension 2 100 85 2015 99.55 Mathematics General 65 27 2016 99.65 Modern History 68 42

2017 99.8 PDHPE 64 33

2018 99.65 Physics 30 34

Senior Science 40 21

38.2% Studies of Religion – 1 unit 54 37 2018 % OF Studies of Religion – 2 unit 100 41 ATAR/UAI Textiles and Design 100 46 OVER 90 Visual Arts 90 53

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Academic Performance HSC Overview 2018

HSC RESULTS 2015-2018 - % OF STUDENTS IN TOP TWO BANDS (5 & 6) IN DANEBANK COURSE SUBJECTS

COURSE 2015 2016 2017 2018

Biology 37.5 38 69.42 78

Business Studies 88.2 50 36.14 48

Chemistry 48.7 47 42.71 55

Design & Technology 66.7 63 99.99 86

Drama 58.8 33 60 100

Economics 66.6 65 53.83 58

English - Standard 38.5 42 54.34 34

English - Advanced 89.1 87 87.8 89

English - Extension 1 100 100 99.99 100

English - Extension 2 66 100 100 100

Food Technology 61.5 55 81.25 100

French - Beginners - 50 - -

French - Continuers 100 - 50 -

Geography 66.6 60 - -

History – Ancient 37.5 31 55.55 56

History – Modern 73.3 54 66.66 68

History - Extension 100 67 100 78

Hospitality 84.6 86 74.99 67

Japanese Continuers - - 100 100

Legal Studies 68.8 72 77.5 67

Mathematics 76.0 62 65.11 67

Mathematics - General 62.5 59 54.75 65

Mathematics - Extension 1 99 80 70 87

Mathematics - Extension 2 99 100 100 100

Music 1 100 100 85.7 -

Music 2 - 100 - -

PDHPE 50.0 63 80 64

Physics 33.0 30 7.69 30

Senior Science - - - 40

Studies of Religion – 1 Unit 60.0 57 59.59 54

Studies of Religion – 2 Unit - - 75 100

Textiles & Design 87.5 100 55.55 100

Visual Arts 95.8 93 99.99 90

For further NAPLAN results, go to https://myschool.edu.au/school/43914/naplan

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HSC RESULTS 2015-2018 - % OF STUDENTS IN TOP TWO BANDS (5 & 6) IN NSW SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES COURSES/COMMUNITY LANGUAGES

COURSE 2015 2016 2017 2018

Chinese Background Speakers - 66 - -

French Beginners 100 - 66 -

French Continuers 100 - - -

German Beginners 100 - - -

Japanese Beginners - - 100 -

Japanese Continuers - 100 - -

Japanese Extension - 100 - 100

Modern Greek Beginners 100 - 100 50

Spanish Continuers 100 100 66 -

Spanish Extension - 100 - -

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Post School Destinations

Students who completed Year 12 are encouraged to identify post-school options that will best suit their interests, talents, and career goals, and 100% are supported with applications for scholarships, early entry schemes, and Educational Access Scheme (EAS) as well as other pathways for non- university options. All of our 2018 Year 12

graduates either received For those electing to go to university, many students applied for and accepted a university placement or early offers, and will study diverse disciplines at a wide range of universities. Danebank alumni of varying stages of their studies and careers are invited to were eligible for one. share post-school experiences with current students, to pass on knowledge and inspire young women as they prepare to complete their schooling. Mrs Monique Ryan, Careers Facilitator REPORTING AREA 6: POST SCHOOL DESTINATIONS (SENIOR SCHOOL)

Vocational Training RoSA

In 2018, 11% of the Year 12 cohort Danebank is registered to award RoSA (Record of School participated in vocational or trade training, Achievement) to students who conclude their studies prior completing a Certificate/VET qualification. to the HSC. In 2018, no students received this report.

Mrs Lisa Vos, Head of TAS Mr Glenn Wilkins, Deputy Principal Administration

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2018 Academic Competition Results

AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE

CREDIT DISTINCTION HIGH DISTINCTION

13 4 4

AUSTRALASIAN PROBLEM SOLVING OLYMPIAD

LEVEL TOP 10% OF AUSTRALASIA TOP 25% OF AUSTRALASIA OLYMPIAD MEDAL FOR 100%

JUNIOR SCHOOL 7 6 1

SENIOR SCHOOL 7 8 -

ACER LANGUAGE COMPETITIONS - SENIOR SCHOOL

SUBJECT CREDIT DISTINCTION HIGH DISTINCTION

FRENCH 3 3 -

GERMAN 11 2 -

JAPANESE 21 10 6

AUSTRALIAN HISTORY COMPETITION

MERIT CREDIT DISTINCTION HIGH DISTINCTION

37 18 10 7

AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION

LEVEL CREDIT DISTINCTION HIGH DISTINCTION

INTERMEDIATE 15 3 2

SENIOR 12 5 4

ICAS COMPETITIONS - JUNIOR SCHOOL YEARS 2-6

SUBJECT MERIT CREDIT DISTINCTION HIGH DISTINCTION

MATHEMATICS 8 49 18 1

ENGLISH 12 41 13 3

SPELLING 14 44 24 3

WRITING 13 40 19 3

SCIENCE 18 37 11 -

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 8 22 10 2

ICAS COMPETITIONS - SENIOR SCHOOL YEARS 7-12

SUBJECT MERIT CREDIT DISTINCTION HIGH DISTINCTION

MATHEMATICS 16 55 28 3

SCIENCE 24 44 12 -

ENGLISH 22 41 13 2

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Outstanding HSC Achievements

• Four students had their projects nominated for Shape 2018: Bianca Sappey, Georgia Seljanovski, Antigoni Sioulas and Olivia Stewart.

• Bianca Sappey’s virtual reality animation ‘Listen’, was ultimately selected for the Shape Exhibition.

• Stephanie Sekulovska, Jacqueline Stephens and Bianca Sappey were nominated for On Stage for their group Drama presentation and Stephanie Sekulovska was nominated for her individual Drama performance ‘Violet’.

• Charlotte Wylie’s Body of Work ‘Unravel’ was selected for Art Rules Exhibition at Hazelhurst Gallery.

• Myrianthi (Anthea) Bletsas was nominated for Callback Dance.

REPORTING AREA 4: SENIOR SECONDARY OUTCOMES INCLUDING HSC, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND VET

Charlotte Wylie, Visual Arts Body of Work

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Danebank Executive Staff 2018

Mrs Maryanne Davis Miss Lisa Romberg Mr Glenn Wilkins BA DipEd MA MLMEd MACE MACEL JP BSc GradDipEd BComm GradDipEd ITC MACE MACEL Principal Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing Deputy Principal: Administration

Mrs Melinda Buckley Miss Kate Nunn Mrs Louise Hambridge BEd(Hons1) MLMEd MACEL BA BEd MEd MBA BA CertFinancialMarkets GIA(Cert) JP Head of Junior School Director Innovative Teaching & Director Finance and Operations Learning

Danebank School Council Chairman: Dr R Sharp BSc BE PhD FAICD Members: Rev Dr S Anderson BSc(Hons) PhD BD(Hons) DipMin Mr M Daly BComm LLM GradDipLegPrac ATIA FFin Miss L Forsyth BComm/LLB GradDipLegPrac Associate Professor A Watson AM BA MA PhD DipRE Mrs S Whitehall BEd DipTeach JP Mrs L Lim BAcc BTh TASC CEO Rep: Miss J Apperley BCom(Schol) Danebank Annual Report 2018 19

Staff Professional Learning

Overview PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 2018 Danebank is a professional learning community that seeks to explore and implement productive and effective learning CONFERENCES practices. Teacher professional learning helps teachers gain 7 - 10 PDHPE Conference insight into and knowledge of their craft. 2018 Heads of Sport Conference

Danebank encourages the development of new ways of AIS Conference: Learning for Tomorrow - Educating For the thinking about content and embraces diverse approaches to Future teaching. The core focus is the design and delivery of effective AIS Heads of Sport Conference 2018 pedagogy that leads to improved student outcomes. AIS Studies of Religion Conference To this end, teachers are involved in professional development AIS Teacher Librarians Conference - Future Technologies experiences that advance pedagogical content knowledge, access current research on how students learn, build our AISNSW PDHPE Conference: The State of Play in PDHPE K-10 professional community and are aligned with school priorities. ASA Conference - Chaplains Program Miss Kate Nunn, Director of Innovative Teaching & Learning Asia Pacific User Conference

Business Studies Teachers Conference 2018

Deus Ex Photos Photomedia Conference

Educate Plus Conference Auckland

Equip Conference

IPSHA Deputies Conference

IPSHA Early Learning Conference-The Changing face of Professional Learning Costs Education: Early Learning in the 21st Century Math Teachers Alumni Conference - SUSMAC 2018

Passionate. Progressive. Purposeful- NSW PDHPE teachers $ 108,097 Total cost conference Professional Learning PDHPETA Conference 2018 $ 451 Average expenditure per Teacher (excluding relief) School Law Conference

STANSW Chemistry Teacher's Association Conference

$ 54,198 Total cost of casual/relief Studies of Religion in Focus Conference 2018 to replace staff on Professional Learning The AIS Conference 2018- A year in a day

$ 15,041 Junior School THE AIS HISTORY CONFERENCE 2018 - REANIMATING HISTORY: LEADING LEARNING, EMBEDDING UNDERSTANDING $ 23,119 Senior School

$ 15,738 Other* (Admin, Counsellors, etc.)

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Staff Professional Learning

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 2018 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 2018

PASTORAL TEACHING

Accidental Counsellor 2017 HSC Feedback and Advice

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Fundamentals and Practicalities 2018 HSC feedback day

Helping your Daughter Become Confident and Capable 2018 STANSW Meet the Markers

Practical Management Strategies Dealing with ADHD and Other 3D Printing using computers Challenging Behaviour A Positive Start to School School Refusal Masterclass ACHPER PHHPE Phase 2 syllabus workshop Supervision Masterclass for School Counsellors ACU Briefing The Mental Health and Well Being of Young People Adobe Sign Workshop Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder – Teaching Strategies and Behaviour Support by Sue Larkey Autism Spectrum Disorder Agora - the Integrity of Commitment: Formation not Inoculation – A different way of thinking, learning and managing emotions by Dr Tony Attwood AIS VET Cert IV Training Day Understanding Student Anxiety ANU Beyond Year 12 Untangling Depression: Practical Strategies for Cases that Challenge us Applying 'Learning from Country' to Curriculum

Applying Systemic Thinking and Practice

Approaches to the New Year 11 and Year 12 English Syllabus

Archbishop's Day 2018

Arduino as a Tool for Student Lead Scientific Investigation

Arduino Fundamentals for Secondary Teachers PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 2018 ASAC -Chaplain's Day

ADMINISTRATION Aspiring Leaders Network Forum - Coaching in Schools! Briefing Charted Accountants ANZ Assessment for as and of Learning in Mathematics K-6 CI Marketing Masterclass Bachelor of Zoology Evol211 Disability Provisions in Schools Banish Teacher Burnout

Law Sense School Business Managers 2018 Becoming accredited at Experienced Teacher through the standards-based pathway Risk Management- online module Better Assessment: Improving Feedback, Reducing Correction School Marketing Master Class 2018 CAs at MU So You've Made It To Manager...How to survive and thrive CAs at UTS Supervision and People Management Training Course CA's Day UOW

CAs WSU

Cert IV Upgrade Teacher Training

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 2018 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 2018

TEACHING TEACHING

Challenging the Brightest Students across the Curriculum How to Teach Debating

Children's Ministry "Going the Distance" HSC Marking Feedback

Conditional Probability HSC Textiles and Design - Practical Marking Day (2018)

Creating Beautiful Learning Environments for Children: How to HTA New Modern History: Core & More PD Day find beauty in the Early Childhood setting Improving STEM Education Creating Beautiful Learning Spaces Incorporating Steam into the EC environment Cronulla STEM Success InitiaLit Workshop Cru Teachers' Day - Faith, Hope, Love

Cyber Safety: Essential Awareness and Understanding Online Intro to Systemic Thinking & Practice Module IPSHA Biennial General Meeting & Dinner Debating Workshop - Adjudication IPSHA Deputy Umbrella meeting Demystifying Play Based Learning IPSHA Social Issues Teachers Forum Differentiation in the Classroom: a proactive, common sense approach IPSHA Teacher Librarian Umbrella Group Meeting

Discrete Probability Distributions ITIL Foundations Training

Drone Workshop Judith Locke

Dyscalculia: The Dyslexia of Maths LAZSTA Science PL: Beginning and Newly Appointed teacher workshop Establishing Blog and Eportfolios for 2018 Learning and Teaching Adobe Lightroom ETA New Syllabus Extension 1 Library Focus Group with Lyn Hay ETA Stage 6 - The common Elements Lightroom Ethical Student Travel Literacy: What words and why? Experienced Teacher Through Standard Based Pathway Literacy: What works and why? Explore Careers Fair (employer based) Literacy: What works and why? Exploring Meaning and Cross Cultural Learning Literacy; What Works and Why? Ext 1 English: Worlds of Upheaval Macquarie Uni. CA's Day Extension 1 English: Literary Mindscapes MAKER SPACES ONLINE MODULE Familiarisation of Sage 6 Science Extension MANSW HSC Feedback day Great Teachers Give Great Feedback - online module Mathematics Standard - Network Guided Reading Unpacked Maximising HSC Marks for the New English Syllabus covering all Guy Williams Modules Meet the New K-10 Languages Syllabuses Online Module Happiness Mission Engineering Course Mentoring Made Easy Help! How do I teach Technology Mandatory in Years 7-8 using Project Based Learning and a ‘Paddock to Plate’ and ‘Food Solutions’ focus Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Hospitality Network Day MET East Maths Head Teachers Association

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Staff Professional Learning

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 2018 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 2018

TEACHING TEACHING

More Tastes of Art Teaching Strategies and Behaviour Support

My Teaching Impact Tech Mandatory - Materials Technology

NESA Draft Directions Report for Stage 6 PDHPE Technology Mandatory - Agriculture and Food Technologies

NESA PD Livestream Technology Mandatory – Demystifying Algorithms and Computational Thinking NESA Technologies Years 7–10 Electives Consultation Meeting Technology Mandatory – Engineered Systems Networks Teacher Workshop to prepare for Standard Mathematics Year 12 Syllabus Tertiary Update Day

New Modern History: Core & More PD Day Texts and Human Experiences- The Yr 12 Common Module

New Syllabus Extension 1 The AIS History Extension Symposium 2018 - Exploring New Discourses Notre Dame CA's The Craft of Writing Number Worlds Workshop The Craft of Writing for New Standard English Course Optimising the Impact of Classroom Observations Online Module The Craft Of Writing: Advanced Oxygen Resuscitation & Basic Spinal Course The Learning Difference Convention Sydney 2018 Programming the New K-10 PDHPE Workshop The Resourceful Adolescent Program Puppetry Workshop The State of play in PDHPE K-10 Reanimating History: Leading Learning, Embedding Understanding Thinking of a leadership role?

RoSA and HSC Eligibility/Credentialing Workshop Tough Conversation for Frontline Staff

SASMA Annual Dinner UAC Update Day

School to Work Unpacking Census 2016

Schools Online/Students Online Workshop Unpacking Technology Mandatory

Sharing Day Sir Joseph Banks HS Unpacking the new Technology Mandatory Syllabus

Softlink Oliver Library Systems Advanced Training UNSW Careers Briefing

Specialist Teach Training: Dyscalculia and Maths Interventions UNSW Mathematics Teachers Professional Development Day

Stage 6 History Professional Development Day UOW Launch Global Leaders Development Program

Stage 6 PDHPE Resource Exploration Vectors in 2D

STEM Education Workshop VET Coordinators Meeting

Story Telling workshop Vocabulary and Problem Solving Strategies and Resources

SU Briefing Wheel-throwing Form and Surface

Teachers Minds Matter - Energised life solutions for the teacher Writing The Future and culture

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Teaching Standards

CATEGORY NUMBER OF TEACHERS

Teaching staff having teacher education qualifications from a higher education institution within Australia 100 or as recognised within the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) guidelines, or

Teaching staff having a bachelor degree from a higher education institution within Australia or one 0 recognised within the AEI-NOOSR guidelines but lack formal teacher education qualifications

Teachers who do not have qualifications as described in (a) or (b) but have relevant successful teaching 0 experience or appropriate knowledge relevant to the teaching context

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Workforce Composition

There are no indigenous staff at present. Please refer to My Schools website: www.myschool.edu.au/school/43914

SCHOOL STAFF 2018 NUMBER

Teaching staff 100

Full-time equivalent teaching staff 51

Non-teaching staff 62

Full-time equivalent non-teaching staff 19

* Figures are excluding maternity leave & LWOP

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Teaching & Learning Priorities, Achievements & Improvement Targets

2017 PRIORITIES 2017 ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Devise and implement a means of making individual 1. The online on time portal has made student students’ learning more visible to parents. achievements available to parents.

2. Commence implementation of High Achiever’s program 2. Illuminate implemented in Junior and Senior schools. (Illuminate). 3. Appraisal of program through student surveys about 3. Undertake appraisal of the Teaching and Learning program modes of learning and quality of teaching. and increase students’ understanding of how they learn. 4. Service Learning program reviewed and additional ways 4. Refine Service Learning program in the school. Conduct to engage students and staff explored. an audit on student and staff participation, and seek ways 5. Stage One largely complete by the end of 2017. to develop involvement in both these areas, linked to Handover at the end of Term 1 2018. mentoring programs. 6. Executive retreat for whole school planning and team 5. Construct Stage One - Park Road. Tender Stage Two - Park development. Road. 7. Review conducted and strategic plan updated to match 6. Executive Team development. new priorities. 7. Review progress of Strategic Plan in February 2017, and tune strategy as needed.

2018 PRIORITIES 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Manage NESA teacher accreditation and ensure staff are all 1. NESA Accreditation and Registration on the eTams site registered to teach under the new system. complete.

2. Assess current reporting system and develop new elements 2. Various means of reporting student progress over time to offer additional information about student progress over investigated and reviewed by staff. time. 3. Staff mentoring program undertaken. 3. Trial staff mentoring program. 4. Timetable committee set up and various priorities 4. Undertake a review and evaluation of the current timetable identified. New timetable structure implemented for structure. 2019.

5. Student evaluation of teaching staff and curriculum. 5. Student surveys of all senior teaching staff undertaken and reviewed for trends. 6. Provide opportunities for student engagement in external academic challenges. 6. Students involved in range of external academic activities to extend their engagement beyond the 7. Review plans for Stage 2 building program. curriculum.

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Teaching & Learning Improvement Targets 2019

1. Review and update NCCD processes and records

2. Investigate and trial Edumate Danebank App

3. Identify and implement key differentiation strategies

4. Monitor and facilitate maintenance of NESA teacher accreditation

5. Academic reporting review

6. Preparations for online NAPLAN

7. Develop timeline for next stage of the Master Plan

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Student Body Overview 2018

The physical and mental well-being of students at the school. The student wellbeing network consists of Danebank is our highest priority. The Student Wellbeing the Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing, School Clinical network encompasses every facet of the school culture and Psychologists, School Chaplains, Year Co-ordinators, Student curriculum. It is based on God’s desire for us as His creation, Wellbeing (BOND) teachers, House Patrons, all classroom to live life to the fullest in relationship with Him. Therefore, teachers, learning support teachers, specialist teachers and student wellbeing is nurtured by developing close, trusting teacher’s aides. relationships with all members of the school community. Year Co-ordinators take on the responsibility of the student Our wellbeing initiatives are both explicit and implicit. They wellbeing for their year group. The school has a year group are proactive and reactive. We aim to teach our students based student wellbeing program operating in the Senior about the factors that contribute to a flourishing life (such School. This program runs for 25 minutes each day. Chapel, as relationships, grit, positivity, resilience, growth mindset, Principal’s assemblies, Year meetings, Showcase assemblies engagement, and mindfulness, amongst others) and we also and Prefect run activities occur. In addition to this, students partner with students to support them in their areas of need. meet twice a week with their BOND teachers to look at goals, character strengths, stresses and how to deal with them in a The Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing and the Head of resilient manner. They learn how to re-frame setbacks, look for the Junior School have the responsibility for the successful solutions and plan their way forward. implementation of student wellbeing programs throughout

STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS OPERATING WITHIN DANEBANK

Kindergarten Buddy System run by Year 6 students

Year 5 New class intake buddies assigned from the current Year 5 group

Year 7 Peer Support Program run by Year 11 student leaders

Year 8 Student Mentor Program run by Year 11 student leaders

Year 9 Student Mentor Program run by Year 11 student leaders

Years 7-12 BOND (Building Opportunities for Nurture and Development) Groups meet every week

Pre-K

Junior Total Student Population 954 *932 students on any given day STUDENT POPULATION Senior students 552 Senior Junior students 358 Pre-K students 44 *22 in 2-day group, 22 in 3-day group

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Student 2018 STUDENT WELLBEING Wellbeing ACHIEVEMENTS

Improvement 1. The principles of Bounce Back were embedded into the language of all our teaching subjects within the Junior School to build resilience in students. Targets 2. RAP (Resourceful Adolescent Program) was continued in Year 6 and introduced to Year 5.

3. The 4R strategies (resilience, self regulation, resourcefulness, respect) presented to staff and parents 2019 by Clinical Psychologist, Judith Locke reinforced initiatives currently in place to support student wellbeing. These strategies were revisited throughout 2018 in staff meetings and in year group meetings in the Senior School.

4. The Year 6 Student leaders continued to build unity and motivation by meeting weekly to explore and discuss leadership in action and how to have positive impact in the Junior School.

5. The Student Leadership body continued to build unity by organising many events. One whole school event run 1. Build positive connections by establishing by the SRC leaders, Ut Prosim leaders and Prefects was several targeted social skills groups. Founders Day student run activities. This involved training and working together as a leadership body to implement a These will help students foster healthy K-12 student led activity day which celebrated belonging. friendships by learning conversation skills Each Senior School student was involved in running an and how to deal with conflict effectively. activity for students from Junior School. This day was a thoroughly enjoyed by all students and was a wonderful 2. Identify additional opportunities to way to celebrate Danebank’s beginnings. serve in local areas and further afield. 6. Student support plans instigated for students including Implement increased service opportunities those with Mental Health issues to assist teachers with strategies to support these students. and measure effectiveness of these opportunities for both the students and Miss Lisa Romberg, Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing organisations we serve.

3. Improve our communication about the school’s student wellbeing initiatives, including partnering with families to educate and support them as they help their daughters to flourish emotionally and through their online and social interactions.

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme 2018 Student Participation

Danebank has continued to offer students the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. In 2018, 146 girls participated: 64 girls worked towards their Bronze Award, 31 their Silver and 51 their Gold. This program continues to flourish with ever-increasing numbers engaged in rich and rewarding experiences. This facilitates an opportunity for the students to develop a confident sense of self and build relationships with others.

SCHOOL MOTTO

Ut Prosim ‘That I May Serve’

Students are taught to exercise respectful behaviour as part of the Christian beliefs upon which the school is based.

The school’s motto, Ut Prosim means ‘That I May Serve’. The school motto is more than an ideal. It is expressed in practical terms, through a focus on being sensitive to the needs of others inside our community as well as through assistance to others in the broader community. Danebank Annual Report 20182017 29

Respect and Responsibility Initiatives

Within the curriculum In 2018, students in Years 7 - 9 looked at Cyber Safety. Year 7 heard Susan McLean speak and Year 8-9 participated in Across the school, classroom learning is presented without Optus Digital Thumbprint interactive workshop which looked gender bias and with multicultural and Aboriginal perspectives. at the advantages of a positive online presence. Years 7 The School Values are embedded in the classroom both in and 9 partook in workshops run by Enlighten Education the content of lessons and in the mode of delivery. Danebank which focused on building resilience when faced with life’s Students are taught that everyone belongs and we seek to challenges. Paul Dillion, founder of Drug and Alcohol Research foster a culture of respect that celebrates inclusivity and Training Australia (DARTA), delivered presentations to diversity regardless of cultural or linguistic background. The students in years 10 - 12 on a range of alcohol and other drug Junior School is proud to celebrate Harmony Day. The school issues. As well, Year 10 students were involved in one of two upholds safe use of the Internet as part of everyday learning. Homelessness experiences; one feeding the homeless through Newtown Mission’s Jordan Café and clothing the homeless Fundraising through MAD – Make a Difference organised by Pastor Frank Langford of Riverside Christian Church. Year 10 students Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate helped raise money to assist help clothe the homeless responsibility towards others. All students (K-12) are involved through different activities. Year 9 students were involved in caring for others’ needs through support of local, national in a Community Service program which included staging a and international aid organisations. Faith based organisations Christmas Concert for Nursing Home Residents. that we supported in 2018 included: Anglicare, Bible Society, Bush Church Aid Society, CMS, Samaritan’s Purse and Parents were also supported by presentations from Susan Compassion. Fundraising also supported various organisations McLean, cyber safety expert, Judith Locke, Clinical Psychologist that support cancer research or patients and family, including: and author of the Bonsai Child as well as Paul Dillion, drug and Starlight Foundation, Sydney Children’s Hospital, 7 Bridges alcohol expert. Walk, Mark Hughes Foundation, Kids with Cancer Foundation and the Biggest Morning Tea. Other charities were supported, Leadership namely: Share the Dignity, Fiver for a Farmer, ASPECT, Make A Wish Foundation, The Song Room, PLAN International, RSPCA, Leadership programs train students to accept responsibility Ronald McDonald House, Smile for Me, Waterworks for a within the school community through: Thirsty World and the National MS Society. • K-Team connections of Year 6 & girls The School also supported the education of students overseas • House Leaders in both Junior and Senior School through sponsoring OneGirl and Katoke. As part of our 75th • Monitors (K - Year 6) Anniversary celebration set up a Scholarship Program for • Class Captains (Years 1 - 6) students in Katoke Tanzania, and now sponsor seven students • Student Representative Council (SRC) Senior in all: six by the High School students for all their high school • Christian Student groups education and one by the Junior School. Junior School held a • BOND Leaders fundraiser and Senior School held a dance. All funds raised go • Peer Support Leaders into those scholarships. • Ut Prosim Leaders • House Officials In addition, Junior School students participated in fundraising • Prefects programs through the House system as well as whole school

appeals. Motivation The Principal regularly addresses the students at the weekly Student Wellbeing Assemblies on a variety of inspirational topics. In 2018 her In 2018, Year 6 had a school service day where they raised theme for the Senior School assembly talks was ‘Walk the Talk’. money for the charity ‘Waterworks’ by holding a Water Play Through this theme she inspired students to strive to be the Activity Day for students from K-Year 5 students. best they can be in all areas of life through being authentic.

Miss Lisa Romberg, Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing REPORTING AREA 10: INITIATIVES PROMOTING RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY 30 Danebank Annual Report 2018

School Policies

Overview 2018 The values that underpin our School Policies are published on the school’s website, school policies are widely the School Handbook and on the school’s intranet. The important policies for students (such as Uniform and Code of published. They are: Behaviour) are published in Student Diaries.

All policies maintain adherence to consistency and fairness as well as a sense of appropriateness for students of different ages. School policies aim to support the school as a safe, nurturing environment with clear guidelines for acceptable behaviour and effective processes to maintain a professional learning environment. COMPASSION and care for ourselves and others The Acceptable Use of Technology Policy was implemented in 2018 and minor changes were made to the School’s Code of Behaviour. The Code of Behaviour ensures that, when serious breaches need to be actioned, communication with TRUTH parents is an integral part of the process. The school does not seeking Truth in all situations permit corporal punishment of students or sanction corporal punishment by non-school persons.

INTEGRITY Full Policies can be found at measured against the Word of God www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/school-policies/ RESPECT for persons and property at all times

RESPONSIBILITY for our own behaviour and actions

UNDERSTANDING and tolerance of those less fortunate

CHARACTER striving to do one’s personal best

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Policies Summary

CARE & PROTECTION Danebank aims to be a motivating environment which is free from bullying, harassment and OF CHILDREN violence.

ANTI-BULLYING The policy gives a clear definition of bullying as “a destructive form of aggression with harmful physical, social and emotional outcomes for all involved.” Examples of types of aggression are cited, including cyber bullying. The impact of the varying kinds of aggression are also made clear. The steps the school takes to address the various forms of aggression are cited and advice is given on how students can address aggressive situations.

STAFF Clear guidelines as to staff obligations are given for supervision of students, OHS requirements, critical incident reporting and evacuation procedures etc.

STUDENT WELFARE Policies also outline provisions for student wellbeing such as for student disabilities, how the student wellbeing system works, (including the availability of counselling services), medical and illness procedures and homework policy etc.

PARENT CODE OF Clear guidelines are in place regarding how visitors to the school, including parents, should CONDUCT proceed.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE The Code of Behaviour gives clear explanations for students of acceptable behaviour. This included guidelines for the correct wearing of School Uniform and the offences that may lead to detentions, suspensions or expulsion.

ATTENDANCE Attendance Policies were revised to accommodate students with poor attendance records. Parents are given explanations regarding how absences are followed up and reported on school reports.

ACCEPTABLE USE Implemented in 2018: Danebank recognises the potential value of technology in shaping our OF TECHNOLOGY students’ educational experiences and the new avenues it can offer for learning. Technology, POLICY including PEDS has the capacity to enhance student productivity, extend the range of learning opportunities and broaden engagement with the digital world when used in the proper context.

Newly amended sections include: • It is School policy that any student device which may be connected to the internet and brought on to the School grounds must have Family Zone’s Mobile Zone technology installed. This includes mobile phones, tablets (such as iPads) and computers. • Mobile phones are to be in student lockers at all times during school hours (Senior School students) NOTE: Junior School students hand their mobile phones in to the office at the beginning of the day.

COMPLAINTS & The School’s policy for dealing with complaints and grievances includes processes for raising GRIEVANCES and responding to matters of concern identified by parents and/or students. These processes RESOLUTION incorporate, as appropriate, principles of procedural fairness. In relation to grievances and complaints made by students and/or parents, the School follows the guideline set down by The Anglican Schools Corporation.

Full Policies can be found at www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/school-policies/

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School Policies

Enrolment Policy Complaints Guidelines

Danebank is a comprehensive educational Pre-K-12 girls 1. The guidelines and procedures of schools of The Anglican school providing an education underpinned by Christian Schools Corporation group set out the standards and values and operating within the policies of the NSW Education services parents and students can expect to be provided Standards Authority. As a comprehensive school, Danebank with, as well as the responsibilities of parents and students come from a wide range of backgrounds, including students. language backgrounds other than English and a wide range of geographical areas. The secondary school also caters for 2. Complaints are to be addressed in terms of their potential students with special needs in the Junior and Senior Life Skills seriousness, rather than on the basis of the category of classes (Years 7-12). person who is making the complaint. This means that students or community members should be treated on 1. All enrolment applications are processed in order of similar terms. receipt through the Registrar’s office. 3. All members of staff have responsibility for receiving 2. Consideration is given to the applicant’s support for the complaints, treating them seriously and dealing with them ethos of the school, siblings already attending the school, promptly and courteously. daughters of alumnae and other criteria determined by the school from time to time. 4. The Principal is ultimately responsible for resolving complaints, and may nominate a Deputy Principal or 3. All applications are processed as per the school’s another member of staff who has not been involved, to conditions of enrolment. investigate, as appropriate. 4. Applicants are offered tours on Open Days or other times, 5. In cases where allegations are made, reasonable steps and they are interviewed by the Principal or her delegate. should be taken to protect the interests of both the 5. Each applicant’s interview responses are considered in complainant and any respondent (for example, a member regard to their ability to support the school’s ethos. of staff about whom a complaint is being made) by not disclosing their identity or the details of their information, 6. Each applicant’s educational needs are assessed as far as except to those with a reasonable need to know. possible. To do this the school will gather information and consult with the parent/family and other relevant persons. 6. The Principal maintains a confidential record of significant Potential educational strategies are then assessed with a complaints dealt with. The outcome of complaints dealt view to accommodating the applicant before a decision with may also be considered to feed into the school’s regarding the enrolment is made. This may include quality improvement processes. planning meetings with parents and/or relevant health care or other professionals to ensure adequate provisions Miss Lisa Romberg, Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing are available.

7. The family is then informed of the outcome.

8. Once enrolled, students are expected to support the school’s ethos and comply with the school rules to maintain the enrolment. Failure to pay school fees will lead to termination of enrolment.

Full ‘Conditions of Enrolment Policy’ can be found at www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/school-policies/

Mrs Denise Viskovic, Registrar

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Student Attendance

Average Attendance Statistics Average attendance for each Year Group from Kindergarten - Year 12 as a percentage.

98.5% 98.6% 97.7% 98.2% 98.5% 98% 99% 97.4% 97.4% 96.6% 95.4% 96.4% 96.6%

KINDER YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6 YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Average Student Attendance Kindergarten - Year 6 98.4% Year 7 - Year 12 96.7%

On average 97.3% of students attended school each day in 2018.

School Retention Rate Year 10 - Year 12: 84.78% of students who started Year 10, continued on to finished Year 12 in 2018.

Management of Non-attendance

1. Rolls are marked online every lesson in the Senior School 5. Parents are notified via email if their daughter was absent and by class teachers in the Junior School. for some or all of the days. Absence from school can be explained up to seven days. However if the student’s 2. Absences are recorded on the School’s attendance absence remains unexplained after seven days, the database. absence will be listed on the student’s school report as 3. Parents/Carers are required to notify the school by unexplained. Students in the senior school are expected to telephone if their child is not attending school for the day. communicate lateness to their parents and provide note.

4. Parents/Carers are required to notify the school if their 6. A lunchtime school detention is given in the Senior School daughter will be absent, by contacting the office or when a student is late to school three times per term by accessing the Parent Portal. The Parent Portal is a without parental explanation. An after school detention convenient online system for parents where parents list is given to students who are persistently late, with or their daughters’ reason/s for absences. Written notes without parental explanation. It is the responsibility of the explaining absences are also accepted as well as emails to Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing to investigate whether [email protected]. a student is at school and to investigate any patterns of lateness or absences. Miss Lisa Romberg, Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing REPORTING AREA 12: STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF NON-ATTENDANCE REPORTING AREA 13: RETENTION RATES OF YEARS 10-12 34 Danebank Annual Report 2018

Compliance Reporting

POLICY The school maintains the relevant data and will comply with reporting requirements of the NSW Minister for Education and Training and the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. This reporting includes public disclosure of the educational and financial performance measures and policies of the school as required from time to time.

ANNUAL REPORT The Director of Community Networks is responsible for coordinating the final preparation and distribution of the Annual Report to the Board and other stakeholders as required.

REQUESTS FOR From time to time the Commonwealth Government, through Minister for School Education, ADDITIONAL DATA Early Childhood and Youth and the NSW Government, may request additional information. To ensure that such requests are dealt with appropriately, the Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for coordinating the school’s response. This person is responsible for the collection of the relevant data and for ensuring it is provided to the Board of Studies in an appropriate electronic form.

DEEWR ANNUAL The Group Financial Controller at The Anglican Schools Corporation is responsible for completing FINANCIAL RETURN the questionnaire. This person is responsible for the collection of relevant data and for ensuring it is provided to the DET in an appropriate form.

REPORTING AREA 18: EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE

Facilities and Resources

2018 PRIORITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS 2019 IMPROVEMENT TARGETS

1. Completion of Junior School (Stage 1) development 1. Planning of stage 2 of development including 13 classrooms, offices and meeting space 2. Improvements to site accessibility including covered 2. Completion of new Pre-K facility walkways and ramps

3. Provision of an additional 18 car parking spaces 3. CCTV upgrade

4. Junior School playground improvements 4. Increased provision of power to site to support future development 5. Renovation to aquatic centre office and staff facilities 5. Redesign and replacement of network infrastructure 6. Whole school audio visual equipment upgrade 6. Implementation of new phonemic awareness program 7. Purchase of residential property adjacent to school at in Junior School 78 Park Road as part of progressing the master plan 7. TAS upgrade with commercial equipment

8. Further development of agriculture program

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Satisfaction Reporting

Parent, student and staff feedback

Parent satisfaction: Staff satisfaction:

Parent satisfaction remains an area of priority at Danebank. Feedback regarding staff wellbeing is constantly sought by Both formal and informal structures are in place to provide the Executive team from the Heads of Department. The a forum by which parents can engage with the school and Principal has oversight of pastoral matters relating to teachers provide feedback regarding their daughter’s learning. These and support staff. Staff are also supported through an include: Employee Assistance Program external to the school.

• regular parent teacher interviews All educational staff undertake annual performance reviews referencing the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, • an online communication portal in relation to personal and faculty/area goals. Staff are also • meeting with a student’s pastoral care teacher provided with an opportunity to give one-on-one feedback • the employment of an executive staff member with a regarding relevant issues. focus on wellbeing Danebank invests in the opportunity for both teaching and • participation in activities and meetings of the Parents non-teaching staff to engage in professional development, and Friends Committee building the capacity and satisfaction of its workforce. 93% of staff reported that they Student satisfaction: were satisfied that professional Danebank collects feedback from students using both formal and informal methods across the year to monitor satisfaction. development provided by the Students expressed continued high levels of satisfaction in the areas of pastoral care and both core and co-curricula learning school would enable them to opportunities. demonstrate improvement in The following surveys were confucted in 2018 to assess student satisfaction: teaching practice.

• Year 12 students exit survey

• Years 7-12 evaluation of the teaching and learning environment

• School timetable structure and format

We take the feedback from surveys seriously as we use parent, student and staff feedback to inform decisions for future planning as well as assess the efficacy of our current activities.

Mrs Beth Ellerman, Director Operations and Finance

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Financial Reporting

Income and Expenditure 2018

Income 2018

16% Fees and Private income

State Recurrent Grants

Commonwealth Recurrent Grants

22% 54% Other Capital Income

8%

Expenditure 2018

15% Salaries, allowances and related expenses

Non-salary expenses

Capital expenditure

27% 58%

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Reporting Areas

REPORTING AREA 1 MESSAGES FROM KEY SCHOOL BODIES

REPORTING AREA 2 CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

REPORTING AREA 3 STUDENT OUTCOMES IN STANDARDISED NATIONAL LITERACY & NUMERACY TESTING AND COMPETITIONS

REPORTING AREA 4 SENIOR SECONDARY OUTCOMES INCLUDING HSC, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND VET

REPORTING AREA 5 THE GRANTING OF RECORDS OF SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT (RoSA)

REPORTING AREA 6 POST-SCHOOL DESTINATIONS (SENIOR SCHOOL)

REPORTING AREA 7 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND TEACHERS STANDARDS/QUALIFICATIONS

REPORTING AREA 8 WORKFORCE COMPOSITION

REPORTING AREA 9 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE STUDENT BODY

REPORTING AREA 10 INITIATIVES PROMOTING RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY

REPORTING AREA 11 SCHOOL POLICIES (STUDENT WELFARE, ANTI-BULLYING, DISCIPLINE, COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES)

REPORTING AREA 12 STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF NON-ATTENDANCE

REPORTING AREA 13 RETENTION RATES OF YEARS 10-12

REPORTING AREA 14 ENROLMENT POLICY

REPORTING AREA 15 SCHOOL-DETERMINED PRIORITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT TARGETS

REPORTING AREA 16 PARENT, STUDENT AND TEACHER SATISFACTION (SURVEY RESULTS)

REPORTING AREA 17 SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

REPORTING AREA 18 EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE 80-98 Park Road Hurstville 2220 02 9580 1415 www.danebank.nsw.edu.au