School Name: Ashmore State School School Address: Currumburra Road, Ashmore, 4214 Name of Principal: Margaret James School Band: 9 Year Levels: Prep to Year 7 Productive School and Community Partnerships What this means to us: State School We believe that a strong collegial network where expertise of others is valued and where, practices are shared, is fundamental to a good school. Our staff is focussed on ensuring that regular Stage & Year level meetings occur to meet their professional needs whilst our active and supportive P&C provides assistance in the acquisition of resources to support students and staff. Our Chaplaincy program embodies our values approach to education where all members of our school community are appreciated, regardless of cultural or religious background. Strategies: Proud to Shine Strategic Plan 2013-2016 2013 2014 2015 2016 • Engage with cluster schools to build staff capacity & sharing of resources Begin Impl Cons Comp • Staff twilight planning meetings in own & with cluster schools Begin Impl Cons Comp • Focussed meeting agenda for Stage and Year level meetings Impl Cons Comp • Promote community confidence and pride in our school E.g. newsletter, end of term ‘Show off’ days, media Impl Cons Comp • Community Education in school agenda for parents/caregivers Impl Cons Comp • Survey parents re expectations of Chaplaincy program Begin Impl Cons Comp • Promote community days dedicated to emotional, physical health and safety Begin Impl Cons Comp • Work in partnership with Local Gov to improve school facilities Impl • Gain approval for International Schools’ Program accreditation Begin Impl Planned outcomes: Cons Comp Cons Comp Proud to Shine • Enhanced partnerships with cluster schools • Building of staff capacity across sectors of schooling Vision for 2016 • Stronger community partnerships with local school community and beyond • We are widely recognised by the community for our staff and student achievements • Deeper appreciation & understanding of Chaplaincy program • All members of our community articulate and embrace our Proud to Shine mantra • Greater public awareness of the school and its strengths • Student pride in their cultural backgrounds • Enhanced appreciation of multiculturalism • Continued growth in student outcomes Our Ashmore Values are: Acceptance, Self-Discipline, Honesty, Manners, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence. A.S.H.M.O.R.E “What the best and wisest parent wants for his own child, that must the community want for all of its children. Any other ideal for our schools is narrow and unlovely; acted upon it destroys our democracy.” (John Dewey, 1900) Our vision is for every child at Ashmore State School to possess high aspirations and demonstrate creative and clever thinking in an environment where effort is rewarded, ambition fulfilled and potential realised. • High quality teaching that engages students and fosters creative and critical thinking • Staff and students teaching and learning through connectedness to ICT • A high quality curriculum that inspires aspirational learning • A culture of staff collegiality in the sharing of expertise and where performance is regularly reviewed and discussed `Ìi`ÊÜÌ ÊvÝÊ*Ê`ÌÀÊ ÊvÀiiÊvÀÊViÀV>ÊÕÃi° • On-going provision of quality staff professional development opportunities • All students engaged in goal setting to inform their learning • A culture of student support and intervention based on authentic data • A community that recognises and embraces cultural and religious differences /ÊÀiÛiÊÌ ÃÊÌVi]ÊÛÃÌ\Ê ÜÜÜ°Vi°VÉÕV° Ì Aspirational, Personalised, Connected Learning • Effective transitioning of Yr. 7 to high school Learning Focus Area: Connected Learning Learning Focus Area: Aspirational Learning Learning Focus Area: Personalised Learning What this means to us: 2013 2014 2015 2016 • Expand use of varied ICT resources across the school Impl Cons Comp Impl Cons Cons Comp • ICT coaching and mentoring will be provided to staff in a tailored manner to further support professional learning • Designated systems in place to support staff attainment of ICT Pedagogical Licences Impl Cons Cons Comp • Students will undertake authentic learning experiences that link, and are in tune with, fundamental changes occurring in the use of technology • Easier access by students and staff to printers and scanners Impl Cons Cons Comp Impl Cons Comp • Continued increase in ICT resources e.g. cameras, i-pads & i-pods • Desktop links to internet sites for all year levels Planned outcomes: • Enhanced student and staff engagement with ICT’s as reflected though observation and monitoring processes • Increase staff pedagogical licences • Yearly improvement in Opinion survey technology dimensions • Improvement in annual ICT index Successful learners have the essential skills in literacy and numeracy and are creative and productive users of technology, especially ICT, as a foundation for success in all learning areas. Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians 2008 Impl Cons Cons Comp Begin Cons Comp Legend Begin - Beginning Impl - Implement Cons - Consolidate Comp - Complete To aspire in learning is to have powerful ambitions, a desire to achieve at a far greater height than ever imagined. We recognise that learning is developmental and that aspirational student goal setting is fundamental to individual student success. Learning takes top priority every day in every classroom for every student. We encourage our students to take learning risks to generate success. Our teachers also recognise that they are learners in the process and continue to work to build their capacity as high level educators. Strategies: 2013 2014 2015 2016 • Embed consistent model for student learning in literacy and numeracy across the school Begin Impl • Expand WOW (Watching Others Work) program to build and reinforce quality teaching practices across the school Impl Cons Comp • Continued consolidation of the Proud to Shine mantra across the school Impl Cons Comp • Curriculum planning and delivery provides multiple opportunities for students to discover knowledge Impl Cons Comp • Emphasis placed on uninterrupted teaching and learning time Impl Cons Comp • Collegial observation & feedback is highly valued & provided for through alignment of NCT Impl Cons Comp • Admin & coaching staff to work at key stages to oversee the teaching and learning of students Begin Impl Cons Comp Cons Comp Planned outcomes: • Improved student achievement rates in Literacy and Numeracy • All staff engaging consistently with instructional model and WOW program as evidenced through school observation and monitoring process • Continued consolidation of the Proud to Shine brand • Teachers will demonstrate high quality teaching practices characterized by: - High expectations of all students - A safe, supportive and disciplined learning environment - Collaborative processes to develop highly effective instructional practices 2013 2014 2015 2016 • Focus on enhancing instructional leadership skills associated with coaching and feedback • Allocate appropriate budget for the capability development of the principal and other school leaders playing a hands-on role in leading instruction, coaching and feedback • Embed processes where staff regularly discuss their teaching with the principal or other school leader • Designated literacy and numeracy learning mentors /coaches will support the building of a culture of collegial feedback and sharing in relation to their portfolios • Ongoing professional development in relation to provision of effective feedback to students, monitoring of progress and adjusted delivery of lessons • Regular review of data and intervention strategies where appropriate for students including indigenous children and children in care to support their literacy and numeracy outcomes • Professional development to build knowledge of personalised learning and embed practices in planning and teaching • Increased literacy learning support - Link It Program • Introduction gifted and talented programs • Introduction of numeracy support through - Link It Program Impl Cons Comp Impl Cons Comp Impl Cons Comp Impl Cons Comp Impl Cons Comp Impl Cons Comp Impl Impl Begin Begin Cons Cons Impl Impl Comp Comp Cons Comp Cons Comp Planned outcomes: • An informed and strong instructional leadership team • Shared responsibility for Teaching and Learning coaching and mentoring • NAPLAN relative gain achieved for all students Prep - 7 • 100% of all eligible students are above the national minimum standard • Targets are set each year to increase performance across the bands • Evidence of intervention and differentiation for students in planning as noted in school observation and monitoring processes • Teachers will routinely use data to inform, monitor and review their teaching practices and contribute to whole school strategies including WALT and WILF to assist in identifying and addressing student learning needs • Staff will effectively analyse and interpret data to inform whole school and individual student improvement stratagies. • Teachers will be provided with professional development to enhance their skills of administering tests and analysing test results `Ìi`ÊÜÌ ÊvÝÊ*Ê`ÌÀÊ ÊvÀiiÊvÀÊViÀV>ÊÕÃi° “We can build ‘learning organisations, organisations where people expand their capacity to create results they truly desire, where new expansive patterns of thinking are nurtured, where collective aspiration is set free, and where people are continually learning how to learn together.” (Senge, 1990) i /ÊÀiÛiÊÌ ÃÊÌVi]ÊÛÃÌ\Ê ÜÜÜ°Vi°VÉÕV° Ì “Creating the kinds of conditions in schools in which teachers systematically use data to inform their practice for the benefit of students requires that they teach in contexts in which such practice becomes part of the organisational routines.” (Timperley, 2009) School Profile: Performance measures: Set among picturesque landscaped grounds and natural bushland, only minutes from Surfers Paradise, Ashmore State School has been providing quality educational programs since 1978. We boast an award winning music program, a focused integrated approach to a range of ICT resources , a choice of languages, comprehensive after school extra curricular activities and an emphasis on excellence and high expectations in all aspects of schooling. We deliver the Australian Curriculum in Mathematics, English, Science and History and the QLD curriculum in The Arts, Languages, Technology and Health & P.E. Our facilities include a picturesque oval, large multi purpose courts, a school hall, music block, 2 computer labs, science and cooking rooms together with a new information and research centre and conference room called the Carmichael Centre. Our students are given diverse opportunities to engage in programs which facilitate their achievement in literacy, numeracy and citizenship as preparation for living in a complex, multicultural, networked society. We provide a balanced curriculum program throughout the school with high expectations of student achievement, engaged learning time and structured teaching focused on student needs. Classroom teaching programs are balanced and innovative but never lose sight of the foundations, English and Mathematics. We actively involve our school community as partners in the learning process of our students. Our dedicated staff are regularly engaged in professional learning opportunities and are passionate about providing the best education possible for our students. Research underpinning teaching practice ·Dimensions of Teaching and Learning: Department of Education Training & Employment 2010 ·Gradual Release of Responsibility: Pearson & Gallagher 1993 ·Inquiry Based Learning: University of Manchester 2012 ·The Art and Science of Teaching: Marzano R.J 2007 ·Visible Teaching Visible Learning: Hattie J.2009 ·Personalising Education: Department of Education and Early Evidence Sources: ·Teacher assessment Student results Student portfolios Early years profiles PAT / M PAT / R PROBE NAPLAN SOS - students SOS - parents SOS - teachers Enrolment, attendance, continuity School disciplinary absences Class size Progression rates School ICT Index Teaching & Learning Audit Consultation to develop the Ashmore State School Strategic Plan has occured with: ·Students ·Parents & Citizens Association ·Local Consultative Committee ·School Staff ·Assistant Regional Director ·Principal Education Officer School Improvement Childhood 2007 ·The Teaching and Learning Cycle: Fullan M. & Hargreaves A. 1991 ·Fifth Discipline (Watching Others Work/Feedback Loops): Senge P. 2009 ·Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences: Gardner H. 1991 ·Higher Order Thinking: Bloom B. 1956 ·Content Pedagogical Knowledge: Shulman L. 1987 Endorsement This plan was developed in consultation with the school community and meets school needs and systemic requirements. ………………………………………………….Principal Jody McLeod……………… P and C President Alan Sampson…………….. 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