OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC

PRIMARY SCHOOL  2008

 

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT

 

1

Staff Attendance

Average attendance rate per staff member for 2008

        98%                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

2

Staff Retention

Proportion of teaching staff retained from 2008

100%

3

Teacher Qualifications

 

Master of Education (Religious Education)

 

Bachelor of Education

 

Graduate Diploma of Applied Science

 

Diploma of Teaching

 

Bachelor of Arts

 

Bachelor of Psychology

 

Post Graduate Diploma in IT in Education

 

Graduate Certificate in Religious Education

 

Diploma of Music in Primary Education

1

 

11

 

1

 

5

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

1

4.1

Expenditure

Average expenditure per teacher on professional learning

$2 587

 

4.2

Teacher participation in professional learning

See attached

 

 

KEY STUDENT OUTCOMES

 

 5

Student attendance

Average attendance rate for 2008

93%

6

Proportions of Year 3, 5 and 7 students meeting national reading, writing, spelling and numeracy benchmarks

See attached

 

7

Changes in benchmark results from the previous year

See attached

 

8

Value added

See attached

 

 

SATISFACTION

 

9.1

Parent satisfaction

See attached

 

9.2

Student satisfaction

See attached

 

9.3

Teacher satisfaction

See attached

 

 

4.2   Teacher Participation in Professional Development

   During 2008

 

Number of Teachers

Professional Learning Activity

1

Primary Movement – Dyslexia  (31/01/2008)

1

RAISe Observation Survey Training (07/02/2008)

1

Primary Connections  (11/02/2008)

1

Raising Achievement in School First Wave Coordinator Training (19,20/02/2008)

1

PIPS Assessment 1.1 (25/02/2008)

1

Early Childhood Network Meeting  (27/02/2008) (26/05/2008)

4

NAPLAN  (5/03/2008)

2

PIPS – Utilising PIPS data to develop literacy program (17/04/2008)

1

Diana Rigg Literacy  (28/04/2008)

10

Preventing and Managing Literacy Difficulties  (28/04/08)

1

APRE Meeting   (23/05/2008)

10

NSSF Briefing and Planning Day (3/06/2008) (07/08/2008) (4/09/2008) (25/09/2008)

1

Multiple Intelligences Inservice  (4/06/2008)

1

Raising Achievement in School First Wave Coordinator Training Ongoing  (26/06/2008)

5

RAISe Conference   (23,24/06/2008)

1

Peer Enhancement – St Bernadettes  (23/06/2008)

3

General Directory of Catechesis  (23,24/06/2008)

3

Autism  (3/07/2008)

1

Sina Administrators Course  (July 2008)

3

Directory of Catechesis Evangelisation (July 2008)

10

RAISe Conference  (18,19/08/2008)

3

Leadership Conference – Living the Vision (21,22,23/09/2008)

6

Human Sexuality  (13/10/2008)

4

Faith, Story and Witness  (13/10/2008)

1

Faith, Story and Witness – Presented day (13/10/2008)

10

Asthma School Training  (16/10/2008)

1

Assistant Principal RE – Sabbath Day  (27/10/2008)

2

Diana Rigg – Literacy  (20/11/2008)

1

PART  Training (Perth)

 

 

4

RAISe – PLC (2 days throughout year at OLOL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Proportions of Year 3, 5 and 7 students meeting national reading, writing, spelling and numeracy benchmarks

 

7.  Changes in benchmark results from the previous year

 

8.  Value Added

 

Comparison of same grade results from 2007 to 2008.

2008

 

2007

 

Value Adding

Numeracy

 

Numeracy

 

 

Year 3 

20/23   87%

Year 3

20/20    100%

-13%

Year 5

24/24   100%

Year 5

9/11      82%

+18%

Year 7

19/19   100%

Year 7

17/17    100%

Same

Reading

 

Reading

 

 

Year 3 

22/23   96%

Year 3 

21/21   100%

-4%

Year 5

24/24   100%

Year 5

9/11     82%

+18%

Year 7

18/19   95%

Year 7

17/17   100%

-5%

Spelling

 

 

 

 

Year 3 

22/23   96%

 

 

 

Year 5

24/24   100%

 

 

 

Year 7

19/19   100%

 

 

 

Grammar/

Punctuation

 

 

 

 

Year 3 

22/23   96%

 

 

 

Year 5

23/24   96%

 

 

 

Year 7

19/19   100%

 

 

 

Writing

 

 

 

 

Year 3 

22/23   96%

 

 

 

Year 5

24/24   100%

 

 

 

Year 7

18/18   100%

 

 

 

 

Numeracy and Reading are only grades that can be compared from 2007 and 2008 because of the change from WALNA to NAPLAN testing:

 

Value Added

Year 3

 

Some students had difficulties in Numeracy and most performed well in Reading.

 

Year 5

Numeracy and Reading displayed a positive result in both areas.

 

Year 7

Students performed fairly consistently in both areas.

 

Students who did not achieve the benchmark in Numeracy and Reading are continuing to receive education support time to scaffold them whilst targeting the areas of difficulty. 

 

It should be noted in the Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Writing areas Our Lady of Lourdes have achieved very good results.

 

To continue improvement in writing and spelling, the school is working on whole school plans to make sure teaching is individualised, data driven and directly helping students at risk.

A future goal is also to refine what we are already doing to continue to extend the very able students in all grades.

 

Comparisons of Our Lady of Lourdes to Like Schools, State and National Results

 

Means for 2008

 

Test

Year Level

OLOL

Like School

State

Nation

Numeracy

3

379

379

382

397

 

5

516

457

461

476

 

7

575

531

534

545

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reading

3

396

393

387

400

 

5

509

477

474

484

 

7

540

528

527

536

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spelling

3

378

387

382

400

 

5

512

478

471

484

 

7

549

533

527

539

Grammar/

Punctuation

3

392

398

383

403

 

5

537

489

483

496

 

7

556

517

515

529

Writing

3

405

399

398

416

 

5

525

481

472

486

 

7

554

534

522

534

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.1   Parent Survey 2008 school year

 

Area

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

School Ethos

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary is a welcoming, friendly school.

85%

 

15%

 

 

 

I am comfortable approaching staff at the school for information, help and support.

85%

15%

 

 

I feel Our Lady of Lourdes School and the Parish work well together.

73%

27%

 

 

I am happy with the level of Religious Education taught at school.

67%

33%

 

 

I am happy with the Sacramental Programme offered at Our Lady of Lourdes School.

65%

35%

 

 

The school offers opportunities for the personal spiritual growth of my child.

65%

35%

 

 

Student Performance

I am happy with my child’s learning at school.

69%

31%

 

 

I am happy with behaviour management at Our Lady of Lourdes School.

64%

34%

2%

 

My child is developing positive work habits at school.

 

67%

33%

 

 

My child is developing positive work habits with homework.

71%

29%

 

 

I am happy with the curriculum covered at school.

 

65%

35%

 

 

The school offers a comprehensive reporting system.

 

54%

42%

4%

 

I know how my child is performing academically.

 

56%

42%

2%

 

Personal Development

My child is happy at Our Lady of Lourdes school.

77%

23%

 

 

My child feels comfortable coming to school each day.

 

79%

19%

2%

 

My child has a network of friends at school.

 

 

71%

23%

6%

 

I feel my child is developing confidence in his/her own ability.

65%

35%

 

 

My child is aware of what to do if she/he feels threatened or bullied at school.

44%

51%

5%

 

School Facilities

My child has good access to computers and I.T. equipment..

66%

34%

 

 

There is a range of sporting opportunities for students.

 

51%

41%

6%

2%

School Facilities

 I am happy with the playground facilities.

 

67%

31%

2%

 

I am happy with the appearance of both the school and grounds.

77%

21%

2%

 

I am happy with the school facilities and environment.

 

69%

31%

 

 

I am happy to assist at busy bees to provide improvements for the students.

52%

44%

4%

 

Parent/School Partnership

I feel supported by the school in my role as the prime educator of my child.

73%

27%

 

 

The school holds the needs of my child and family in high priority.

77%

23%

 

 

I, as a parent, know the process to follow if my child feels s/he has been bullied.

60%

36%

4%

 

I am happy with the general level of communication concerning my child.

67%

33%

 

 

I feel confident in approaching the Leadership Team (Principal & Assistant Principals) with any difficulties I may be experiencing relating to my child.

81%

19%

 

 

The school offers immediate feedback when my child is involved in a serious conflict situation or behavioural difficulty.

65%

35%

 

 

I am aware of changes, important events and issues through weekly newsletters and regular communications.

81%

19%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.2  Student Survey 2008 school year

Area

Strongly Agree

√√

Agree

√

Disagree

x

Strongly Disagree

xx

People at school

I have friends in my class.

 

 

85%

 

 

15%

 

 

I like coming to school.

35%

53%

8%

4%

My teacher explains things clearly.

56%

41%

3%

 

My teacher cares about the way I am feeling.

52%

42%

5%

1%

My teacher explains things to me if I do not understand.

70%

26%

2%

2%

People care about each other at this school.

39%

53%

8%

 

I ask for help if I have a problem.

 

34%

58%

8%

 

I feel that other students respect me.

32%

58%

7%

3%

People are friendly at this school.

45%

53%

2%

 

I can talk to any teacher at my school.

59%

35%

5%

1%

I can talk to the Principal.

74%

25%

1%

 

I feel safe at school.

57%

29%

12%

2%

I try to follow Jesus and be like him.

47%

46%

5%

2%

I show good manners at all times.

34%

62%

3%

1%

School Subjects

 

I enjoy my lessons.

 

 

35%

 

 

54%

 

 

8%

 

 

3%

I am proud of the work I do.

58%

38%

3%

1%

Doing homework is important.

 

46%

26%

13%

15%

I do my homework easily.

40%

45%

9%

9%

I am encouraged to do my best.

62%

30%

7%

1%

Safe, happy and Proud

I know how to tell my teacher if I feel sad, upset or angry.

 

 

 

39%

 

 

41%

 

 

13%

 

 

7%

I know the school rules and what will happen if I break them.

74%

25%

1%

 

I feel safe at recess and lunch when I am playing.

73%

25%

1%

1%

I know what to do if I think that that I am being bullied.

63%

30%

6%

1%

I know my way around the school.

67%

29%

4%

 

I have friends to play with at recess and lunch.

81%

19%

 

 

I let other people play with me if they want to.

55%

42%

3%

 

Most people at school are happy.

48%

47%

5%

 

I am proud to go to school at Our Lady of Lourdes.

76%

20%

1%

3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.3  Staff Survey 2008 school year

 

Area

Strongly

Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly

Disagree

Learning Environment

This school has a positive working environment.

60%

40%

 

 

I have a high commitment to the aims and goals of the school.

80%

20%

 

 

Teachers at our school care about the students.

93%

7%

 

 

Teachers at our school care about each other.

53%

47%

 

 

Students feel able to talk to teachers.

 

46%

53%

 

 

Students are encouraged to do their best.

 

74%

26%

 

 

Students receive help from teachers when experiencing difficulties.

 

80%

20%

 

 

The school monitors the progress of each student via reports, workbooks and testing.

 

80%

20%

 

 

Student Performance

The educational programmes of Our Lady of Lourdes school meet the needs of each student.

33%

67%

 

 

I build a safe classroom environment where a sense of belonging is felt by all students.

70%

30%

 

 

Each student is catered for to the best of teachers’ abilities.

70%

30%

 

 

Record keeping and data analysis is relevant, up-to-date and helpful.

47%

53%

 

 

The school makes accurate judgements about the achievement levels of students.

66%

34%

 

 

The school fully utilizes its resources.

14%

73%

13%

 

I show respect for all students at all times.

86%

14%

 

 

I include all students equally.

86%

14%

 

 

I model positive conflict resolution strategies to students.

80%

20%

 

 

I am aware of, and cater for, the pastoral needs of my students.

54%

46%

 

 

I try to model the person of Jesus at every possible opportunity.

46%

54%

 

 

Students regularly approach teachers for help and support.

46%

54%

 

 

Individual student learning is linked to needs and is data driven.

53%

47%

 

 

Work Relations

Teacher opinions are valued and appreciated.

20%

80%

 

 

The leadership team keeps staff well informed of current happenings in school.

40%

60%

 

 

The staff are welcoming to visitors and each other.

60%

40%

 

 

I am happy to come to work each day.

80%

20%

 

 

The teachers communicate with parents and visitors in a positive and unified manner.

87%

13%

 

 

I feel comfortable presenting my opinions to others.

33%

67%

 

 

I am happy with the level of professional support provided by the Leadership team.

60%

40%

 

 

I provide positive support and assistance for others.

53%

47%

 

 

I believe other teachers provide me with positive support.

67%

33%

 

 

I am happy with the support I receive from the parent community.

67%

33%

 

 

I participate in staff social occasions as a means of building staff spirit and morale.

73%

27%

 

 

I show compassion for other members of staff.

 

67%

33%

 

 

Personal Growth and Professional Development

 

 

 

 

I am aware of the Accreditation requirements to work in a Catholic School.

73%

27%

 

 

I am working on completing my Accreditation requirements.

60%

40%

 

 

I spend time on updating my Professional Development.

47%

53%

 

 

I have goals for my future development.

33%

67%

 

 

I am working towards my future professional development goals.

27%

63%