Bribbaree Public School Annual Report 2018 1354 Page 1 of 15 Bribbaree Public School 1354 (2018) Printed on: 31 May, 2019 Introduction The Annual Report for 2018 is provided to the community of Bribbaree Public School as an account of the school's operations and achievements throughout the year. It provides a detailed account of the progress the school has made to provide high quality educational opportunities for all students, as set out in the school plan. It outlines the findings from self–assessment that reflect the impact of key school strategies for improved learning and the benefit to all students from the expenditure of resources, including equity funding. Mr Craig McMahon Principal School contact details Bribbaree Public School Weedallion St Bribbaree, 2594 www.bribbaree-p.schools.nsw.edu.au [email protected] 6383 2308 Message from the Principal Students enjoy coming to our school. It is a vibrant place of teaching and learning. The school curriculum has been developed to ensure that Quality Teaching and Learning is at the forefront of everything we do. Our Literacy programs enable our students to develop their potential and to pursue their creativity and critical thinking skills in class each day. Bribbaree Public School has worked hard in 2018 to support the health, wellbeing and safety of students and their families. We have created specific strategies for hard–to–reach parents and carers, and have explored the use of technology to deepen the engagement of parents and carers in student learning. In 2018 Bribbaree Public School has established innovative processes to gather regular feedback from families and the local community that is systematically used to review school practices and inform our decision–making. Bribbaree Public School places a strong emphasis on positive learning and student leadership. This ensures that our students develop into confident members of society. Through a positive learning approach students learn to know, learn to do, learn to be, learn to live together and learn to live sustainably. By emphasising these abilities we believe that our students are happy and self–motivated to achieve their personal best. Our qualified staff are passionate and enthusiastic educators who inspire the students to be the best they can be. Some examples of additional programs that encourage positive learning at our school include: STEM projects, Robotics, Community Garden Projects, and individual music lessons. Our parent body represented by the Parents and Citizens is a highly dedicated yet selective team. They provide not only financial assistance to the school through fundraising activities but also help to bind our school community through community events. These include catering for clearing sales, Local Show, Combined Small Schools Cross Country, and providing BBQ's for special occasions. Page 2 of 15 Bribbaree Public School 1354 (2018) Printed on: 31 May, 2019 Message from the school community 2018 has been a busy year for our school community and we have had great parent support which has benefited our students. The P&C has conducted a very successful trivia evening and I would like to thank Ms Megan Behler and Ms Rosemary Cox for all the help creating the quiz questions and the running of the evening. The P&C catered at the Cross Country and the Bribbaree Show in 2018. These events were not only profitable but also a good opportunity to work together. Thanks to all the people that assisted with this, especially the staff and parents of the school who attended the show and helped on the day. We were able to provide financial support to the YSS Excursion, the end of year excursion to Jamberoo which was a first time experience to the beach and a rainforest, for some of our students. I am also pleased to announce that next year's Centenary Shirt is to be distributed to all students before the end of the school year. The P&C have subsidised these shirts to the tune of $500. Thank you to our parent group and staff for their efforts this year and we look forward to working together to celebrate 100 years of education at Bribbaree Public School next year. Bribbaree Public School P&C President 2018 Lisa Dowling Page 3 of 15 Bribbaree Public School 1354 (2018) Printed on: 31 May, 2019 School background School vision statement At Bribbaree Public School, we believe our students are our priority. We provide a safe and secure environment based on mutual respect and inclusivity to enable positive learning. We are a small school that recognises that there are many different styles of student learning that takes place. Effective teaching practices and differentiated learning ensures the needs of the individual are being met and enhanced. Student achievement is the outcome of a quality partnership between home and school. The school community is inclusive and we communicate effectively. Everyone's ideas are sought, valued, respected and considered. We create an environment of equity and respect where everyone works together towards common goals. We celebrate success and acknowledge commitment and the sharing of ideas. We are committed to the principle that leadership is the responsibility of all members of the Bribbaree school community. Leading by example, our teachers possess sound knowledge of curriculum, are well organised and act with integrity at all times. School context Bribbaree Public school is situated in the Southern Tablelands. It is part of the Young Small Schools group. The school has a strong, inclusive ethics program where values are promoted and practiced. Bribbaree Public school has one full time teaching staff and a temporary teacher to support literacy and numeracy, library and RFF. Bribbaree Public School also has the support of a School Administration Manager and General Assistant. Bribbaree Public School has excellent learning facilities with comfortable, well–equipped classrooms and spacious grounds. The school provides challenging learning opportunities for all students and individual learning programs to meet all student needs. There is a very active P&C Committee who enthusiastically support and promote the school community. The school has strong links with other schools in the Young Learning Community and participation in combined social, sporting and cultural experiences are encouraged and supported. Page 4 of 15 Bribbaree Public School 1354 (2018) Printed on: 31 May, 2019 Self-assessment and school achievement Self-assessment using the School Excellence Framework This section of the Annual Report outlines the findings from self–assessment using the School Excellence Framework, school achievements and the next steps to be pursued. This year, our school undertook self–assessment using the School Excellence Framework. The framework supports public schools throughout NSW in the pursuit of excellence by providing a clear description of high quality practice across the three domains of Learning, Teaching and Leading. In the element of Assessment the evidence presented indicates Bribbaree Public School is operating at the Delivering stage. In moving towards sustaining and growing we need to have consistent school–wide practices for assessment in place so that we can monitor, plan and report on student learning across the curriculum. Formative assessment is to be integrated into teaching practice in every classroom, confirming that students learn what is taught. In the domain of Teaching the Bribbaree Public School's self–assessment is consistent with the evidence presented in two elements and is validated using the School Excellence Framework. Teachers have demonstrated a responsibility for improving their teaching practice in order to improve student outcomes. Teachers have a shared responsibility at Bribbaree Public School for student improvement and an obligation to contribute to a transparent learning culture. The results of this process indicated in the domain of Learning that Bribbaree Public school's self–assessment is consistent with the evidence presented and is validated using the School Excellence Framework. Every student is known, valued and cared for at Bribbaree Public School. The journey to excellence for students in Bribbaree Public School begins in Kindergarten. From the students first day and throughout their time at Bribbaree Public School teachers gather information about student capabilities and needs to plan students learning so as to engage them in rich learning experiences. We use this information about individual students to work with all stakeholders to develop the vital skills for learning. In the element of Learning and Development the evidence presented indicates that Bribbaree Public School is operating at the Delivering stage. Bribbaree has a high turnover of temporary teaching staff. Each year Bribbaree Public School's literacy and numeracy programs already embedded need a certain level of professional learning to be undertaken in order to meet the needs of the students as well as the school Plan. To move to Sustaining and Growing the school needs to identify expertise within the staff and draw on this to further develop professional learning. By supporting innovative future focused practices will help processes already in place to evaluate, refine and scale success. In the domain of Leading the Bribbaree Public School's self–assessment is consistent with the evidence presented and is validated using the School Excellence Framework and is operating at the Delivering stage in all elements. In the element of School Resources the school invested