2016 Annual School Report

Prescott College Southern

….because your child matters

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Prescott College Southern is an independent coeducational Adventist Christian school. The school is

set in spacious grounds in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. The Annual School Report provides the

school community with fair, reliable and objective information about school performance measures

and policies, in accordance with the Federal Government requirement to publish information about

school performance. The Report also outlines information about initiatives and developments of

major interest and importance to the school community during the year and the achievements arising

from the implementation of the School’s Strategic Management Plan. Further information about the

school or this report may be obtained by contacting the school.

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From the Principal…

Our theme for 2016 has been “Keep it REAL Be the Change” as students have been encouraged to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others through showing Respect, embracing the Environment, having a positive Attitude and living Life to the full. As a Christian school our spiritual focus has been on the importance of students developing empathy for those in the wider community and realising that through God in their lives they can make this world a better place and have an influence for good.

A team of dedicated parents and caregivers have once again been involved in the management of the school through their involvement on the School Council and Reference Committees. A special thank you to Mrs Jo Khoury for her leadership of the School Council. A number of volunteers have been involved in the various areas of the school, the willingness to give of their time for to support the school has been greatly appreciated by both staff and students. The students have worked hard again this year in the development of their skills in the various areas of learning. The children have realised the importance of hard work in making a difference in their levels of achievement and are to be congratulated on their ongoing commitment to learning. The dedication of the staff at Prescott ensures that a quality program is offered and children are able to be supported in their learning. The willingness of staff to care for children and value each as a child of God is one of the main goals of the school. We see it is important that each child knows and understand that they are unique and special and as a staff we wish to affirm them in being who they are and the contribution they make to making the school environment a place to belong. I would like to say a big thank you to the staff for their dedication and commitment to the program at Prescott. To our graduating class of 2016 we say Thank You for being willing to be part of our first Year 12 cohort. You have been an amazing group of students who have risen to the challenge of being leaders in our community. You have had the privilege of working in the newly constructed Senior Block, which has provided you with your own area within the school. A special thank you to our school captains Mikah Peterson and Jordan Jaeger for your leadership of the student group. Your willingness to coordinate a range of events within the school has been appreciated. Thank you to all the members of our community for making 2016 a wonderful year in the life of Prescott Southern. We thank God for the busy, blessed and exciting year we have had and look forward to 2017 with enthusiasm and confidence.

Christine Clark

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From the School Council…

On behalf of the Prescott College Southern School Council it is a privilege to present the Annual Report for 2016. Once again it was another year filled with many achievements and firsts. We had our first year 12 graduate and what a splendid affair it was! What an amazing achievement!! We opened the Second Stage of our Seniors Block…. for much needed room. And then on the creative front; the Junior Primary Concert ‘Jonah! A Fishy Tail’, the upper primary Concert, ‘Aladdin’, the High School Musical ‘Annie Jr’ and Wakakirri ‘The story of Creation’ ……. who would have ever imagined we had such talent! Then there are all those wonderful camps, swimming carnivals, sports days and various other competitions which are often overlooked because they are an integral part of every year. Many of these important events would not have been possible without the support and contribution of staff and volunteers who often give of their own time. Hence, some well-deserved acknowledgements and thanks are due. Firstly, we would like to acknowledge God for His many blessings and guidance making all possible. We would also like to thank the SA Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for its continued and ongoing support. A special welcome to Pr. David Butcher who has taken over from Pr. Andrew Kingston and has shown the same commitment to the development of the school. We extend our gratitude to Mr. Gavin Williams, the Education Director, and Mrs Kaye Zyderveld, the school’s CFO. Their input has overseen and helped steer the school through the many developments over the years which has seen the school grow and become what it is today. Something we can all be very proud of. We would also like to recognise Mrs Christine Clark and her teaching and support staff for their outstanding leadership in every facet of school life. The sort of dedication and vision which is inspirational and evidenced by just looking around at the thriving school community which surrounds us. The School Council would also like to express their gratitude to the various reference committees such as OSHC, WHS, Fundraising, Library, Gifted and Talented and the Property Committees who support the school and through their tireless efforts and dedication do all they do and do it so well. You all do such an incredible job in serving this school community. In closing, thank you to the all the parents who entrust and make it possible for their child/children be a part of the school, driving them to and fro, packing lunches, ironing uniforms, homework and patiently listening to the day’s events. This school is so much more than the sum of its parts and a special thank you to all who make it the vibrant community it is.

Joanne Khoury

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School Profile Prescott College Southern serves the community in Southern Adelaide and is a co-educational school with students from Reception to Year 12. The school was founded in 1977. The school follows a differentiated curriculum where all students are placed on the level of work based on their ability. This supports children in maintaining optimum learning.

Student Data Enrolments – August Census 2016

Grade Rec Year

1

Year

2

Year

3

Year

4

Year

5

Year

6

Year

7

Year

8

Year

9

Year

10

Year

11

Year

12

TOTAL

Boys 34 24 29 30 36 16 30 33 31 17 17 8 18 323

Girls 31 28 32 21 27 41 28 24 24 27 22 13 10 328

TOTAL 651

Full Fee Paying Overseas Students & Tourist Visa 3

Indigenous 7

English as a Second Language 45

Student Attendance 2016

Prescott Southern sees attendance at school as an important part of managing the learning process for all students. Attendance data is entered daily on the school data system, and where absences are ongoing and unexplained, contact is made with the family to determine area of support needed to ensure the child’s attendance at school. Students in Years 10, 11 & 12 have the opportunity of attending VET courses and may attend school part-time.

Grade Rec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10-12

% Attendance

Rate 91.30 90.25 90.75 91.60 91.14 89.72 89.59 88.95 86.47 85.57%

School Average Attendance 89.51%

International Students 2016

Prescott Southern enrolled 3 Full Fee Paying Overseas students in 2016 and 21 students

attended for a Study Tour. A number of these students are housed with homestay families and

we appreciate the support of families in volunteering to be part of this program. Your support

enables this program to be an integral part of Prescott College Southern.

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Teaching Staff Data

Qualifications and Attendance

The school has a teaching staff of 48 with an FTE of 43.6. The school leadership team consists

of a Principal, 2 Deputy Principals, and 3 Assistant Administrators. The Administrative Staff

consists of five School Support Officers (Administration) and seven School Support Officers

(Classroom Support). The average daily attendance rate for staff in 2016 was 97.5%.

Staff Professional Development 2016 Professional learning opportunities are highly valued at Prescott. During 2016 school personnel

undertook a range of professional learning activities related to improving student outcomes. Staff

have access to a range of publications to assist them in gaining knowledge of recent

developments in various aspects of education. These are housed in the school library.

Name Qualifications 2016 PD Details

Sara Abdelsayed Certificates III & IV in Education Support

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Egypt)

A Team Approach – Supporting Students with Intellectual Disability, Down

Syndrome, Chromosomal Disorders, and Developmental Delay

Kimberley APPADOO

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Teaching Primary

Personalising Learning through Inquiry

Bernie BAKOTA Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Education Secondary

Professional Learning on the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability

Standards for Education 2005.

Stage 2 Research Project – SACE Board of SA

The Teacher Standards from a Drama Teacher’s Perspective

Brenton BANHAM Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Graduate Diploma in Education (Grad Dip Ed) Master of Environmental Studies (M Env Stud)

SACE Stage 2 Biology Workshop - SASTA

Helen BHATIA Bachelor of Education Master of Education

Professional Learning on the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability

Standards for Education 2005.

Vocational Education – UniSA

Stage 2 Research Project – SACE Board of SA

Year 10 PLP – Updating Knowledge and Skills concerning Workplace Guidelines

Schools Professional Development Day – Flinders University

SACE Stage 2 English Implementation Workshop – SACE Board of SA

Catherine BULLOCK

Bachelor of Education Secondary Graduate Diploma Business Studies

Graduate Diploma Finance Management

Mathematics Pathway Trainer Retreat

SACE Stage 2 Mathematics 2017 Implementation Workshop

SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies Clarifying Forum – SACE Board of SA

Ingrid CROFT

Bachelor of Education Junior Primary Bachelor of Teaching Primary

Graduate Certificate Gifted Education

The Art of De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution

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Joanne DAVIES Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching

SACE Stage 2 Creative Arts Clarifying Forum

Painting Workshop with Key Australian Artists – Art Gallery of SA

Ebonee DEEN Bachelor of Education Primary T42 Time Traveller Online Course – CPD

College

Patricia DUNLOP Certificate in Clerical Studies Chasing Slow Payers

Michaela ELBOURNE Bachelor of Education (Primary) iPad Training for Educators

Ann ELLIS Bachelor of Education Honours

Honors Diploma Education Senior Primary

SACE Stage 2 Child Studies Clarifying Forum – SACE Board of SA

Amy EPPS Bachelor of Education Primary

Harvard Visible Thinking Routines (Primary)

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Teaching Strategies and Behaviour Support

– Sue Larkey

Sylvia FAIUMU Bachelor of Education EC Getting Control of Your Engine: Sensory

Strategies to Help Attention

Aaron FORD Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Majoring in Industrial Technology & Design

SACE Stage 2 Material Products Clarifying Forum – SACE Board of SA

Jacqui GODING Bachelor of Education

Graduate Certificate of Gifted Education

AISSA HASS Workshop: Exploring the Interdisciplinary Concepts contained in the

new HASS Curriculum

Dawn GRANT-SKIBA Master of Teaching (Secondary)

AATE/ALEA 2016 National Conference on Literacy: Narrative, Creativity, Language,

and Inquiry

Seven Steps to Writing Success

Elizabeth GREEN Bachelor of Education iPad Training for Educators

Phillip HODGES Bachelor of Education (UP/LS) ACHPER SA Year 12 PE Teachers Seminar

– Concordia College

Heather KALISCH

Bachelor of Education Primary

Diploma of Communication and Expressive Arts

AISSA Developing Writers in Today’s Classrooms

Observation of a Different School

Minique KEATING Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Teaching

Business, Enterprise, and Technology Stage 2 Clarifying Forum

SACE Stage 2 Religion Studies Clarifying Forum – SACE Board of SA

Jane (Jiyeon) LEE Bachelor of Arts English Language Literature

Graduate Diploma Education

AATE/ALEA 2016 National Conference on Literacy: Narrative, Creativity, Language,

and Inquiry

How to Effectively Teach Superb Essay Writing in English and Literature

Library Staff Conference

SACE Stage 2 English as an Additional Language Implementation Workshop

Georgia McGRATH Bachelor of Education (Primary) Autism Spectrum Disorder – Dean Beadle

and Sue Larkey

Elyce MEYLES Bachelor of Education Primary

Early Intervention Boost: Speech, Language, and Literacy (Speech,

Vocabulary, and Phonological Awareness Development)

Getting Control of Your Engine: Sensory Strategies to Help Attention

Tamara MITCHELL Bachelor of Education Middle

Bachelor of Arts

Teaching Social and Emotional Literacy in JP/P Settings

Susannah MORRISON Bachelor of Primary Teaching Science and Mathematics for Mixed Ability:

Thinking Tools and STEM Activities

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Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Master of Inclusive Education

Linda NAKOV Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Teaching Secondary

Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties in a Secondary Setting

DAYTiME 2016: A Day of Technology in Music Education

Joanne ORAM PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) BELS First Aid

Janet PETERSON Bachelor of Education

Early Intervention Boost: Speech,

Language, and Literacy (Speech,

Vocabulary, and Phonological Awareness

Development)

Getting Control of Your Engine: Sensory

Strategies to Help Attention

Nadia PETERSON Bachelor of Education Primary iPad Training for Educators

Nobue PHILLIPS Bachelor of Education

AEF Connecting Students to the World: Planning Global Projects for Students to Develop Intercultural Understanding –

University of Melbourne

Bethany PEFU Bachelor of Education Primary

iPad Training for Educators

Getting Control of Your Engine: Sensory Strategies to Help Attention

Kathryn PITCHER Bachelor of Education Special Education: Prioritisation Process

Melissa PRESTON Bachelor of Education (Primary) Getting Control of Your Engine: Sensory

Strategies to Help Attention

Nicole REID

Early Intervention Boost: Speech, Language, and Literacy (Speech,

Vocabulary, and Phonological Awareness Development)

Enid STREET Bachelor of Special Education Diploma of Teaching Primary Masters of Special Education

5 Day Critical and Creative Thinking Course – Janet Farrell

Graeme TRETHEWAY

Bachelor of Education Diploma of Teaching Masters of Education

Teacher Librarian

SA Christian Schools Library Conference 2016

SACE Stage 2 Modern History Clarifying Forum – SACE Board of SA

SACE Stage 2 Integrated Learning Religion Clarifying Forum – SACE Board of SA

Elyse WAKEFIELD Bachelor of Ecotourism

Graduate Diploma of Education

New Teachers to SACE Stage 1 & 2 Psychology

Psychology Summer Conference

SACE Stage 2 Psychology Clarifying Forum – SACE Board of SA

Sarah WATTS Bachelor of Education Secondary

HEIASA Cheese-Making Course – Regency Park TAFE

SACE Stage 2 Food and Hospitality Clarifying Forum – SACE Board of SA

Lina WONG Bachelor of Arts (Childhood and Family

Education) RANEL

Terri WOODLOCK Bachelor of Science

Diploma of Language Masters Teaching Middle Secondary

SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Applications Clarifying Forum – SACE Board of SA

SACE Stage 2 Mathematics 2017 Implementation Workshop

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Parent/Caregiver Involvement Prescott College Southern encourages the involvement of Parents and Caregivers in the life of the school. A comprehensive screening process is adhered to for all people wanting to be involved in volunteering at the school. Prescott College Southern is fortunate to have a positive level of parent involvement within the school community. Parents are involved in a range of activities, including listening to children read in the junior primary classes, working in the school library, assisting children with individual work and participation in school camps and excursions. The willingness for parents and carers to be involved contributes significantly to the program we are able to offer at Prescott Southern. The School Council meets each term to determine overall policy, direction and monitor school finances. All members of the School Council are members of the local Seventh-day Adventist Church, and include some parents of the school. Parents of the school community are encouraged to be involved in school management through membership on the school Reference Committees. These committees meet each term and make recommendations to the School Council on various matters. Committees for 2016 included: Fundraising Library Management Work Health and Safety Out of School Hours Care Management Gifted and Talented Property Development

The Fundraising activities for 2016 included the Mother and Father’s Day stalls, Chocolate Drive, School Fun Run, Cookie Dough, Fundraising Lunches, Entertainment Books, and Hot Milo Stalls. The Library Committee organised the annual Book Fair with funds raised contributing to the purchase of additional books for the school library.

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Finance and Property Report

Overview 2016 was a positive year for the school financially with the school generating funds to cover the additiotnal costs involved in the building of the gernereal primary classroom and the Sraff Room.

School Facilities 2016 saw the finalizing of the construction of a primary general learning area as well as a Staff Room and Amenities. The project was partly funded by the Federal Government under the Block Grant Authority. These two projects have provided further classrooms for the primary school asa well we a much needed staff room facility.

Income Fees The basic fee structure remained unchanged from the previous year with an overall 4% increase in cost of fees.

Operating Income The following chart shows an overall summary of the sources of income received in 2016. A

total of $7,328,224.00 was received for operating expenses. Parent Fees make up 17% of the

school income.

Fundraising Committee

2016 was a very busy one for the Fundraising Committee as they worked towards raising

funds. Our main goal was to purchase some reading books as well as computers for the

Secondary school and further I-pads for Primary classrooms. The Kids Canteen raised $5838.64

towards this project. The committee raised a total of $25,297.61 in 2016.

17%

4%

4%

16%

56%

3%

Operating Income

Parent Fees

Other Fee Related

Private

State Government

Commonwealth Government

Church Support

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Operating Income 2016 Grants Each year, the school receives Special Projects Grants through making application to various

government departments for funding. A total of $15,900.00 was received in 2016.

Operating Expenditure 2016 The School’s major recurrent expenditure in 2016 related to salary payments and allowances. The ongoing challenge will be to continue to create the surplus in their operating to provide funds for the repayment of capital loans. This will be a requirement for the next few years as we cover the costs of the Secondary School development.

33%

53%

14%

Operating Grants Income

Sport

Chaplain

Other

61%

9%

14%

13%1%

2%0%

Operating Expenditure

Salaries & Allowances

Staff Related Expenses

Office & Admin Expenses

Property & Building Expenses

Interest Expenses

Depreciation & Amortisation

Bad Debts

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Student Progress and Achievements

Teaching and Learning

Once again the area of teaching and learning has been dynamic for Prescott Southern in

2016. The staff have worked together to ensure the development of all students in their

academic development. All staff have continued to implement the differentiated curriculum

based on the SA Curriculum Frameworks, Australian Curriculum and integrated Adventist

Christian themes.

Expanded Learning Opportunities

Excursions

Children continued to have the opportunity to engage in a range of activities outside of the

classroom. Excursions were offered across the grades and included:

State Library of SA

Maritime Museum

Hallett Cove Conservation Park

The Vales Retirement Home

ABC Studios

Parliament House of SA

Gifted and Talented Student Conference

African Drumming Group

Port Noarlunga Beach

Woolworths Woodcroft

Al-Khalil Mosque

Adelaide CBD

Duncan Playhouse, Festival Centre

Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo

Art Gallery of SA

National Primary Young Leaders Day

Prince Alfred College – Robotics Competition

Hopgood Theatre, Noarlunga

Adelaide Showgrounds

ADRA Café

Tooan State Park

Clarendon Bowls Club

Flinders University

Onkaparinga George

Port Noarlunga Aquatic Centre

Deep Creek Conservation Park

Urrbrae Wetlands

St Kilda Mangroves

Event Cinema Marion

Adelaide Zoo

Onkaparinga Council

Woodcroft Equestrian Centre

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Sato Japanese Restaurant

Central Markets

Adelaide Botanic Gardens

Kingdom Chinese Restaurant

Science Alive Careers Expo

SAPSASA Swimming

World Scholar’s Cup, Bangkok

School Camps

Reception Sleepover in Morphett Vale SDA Church

Grade 1 Narnu Farm, Hindmarsh Island

Grade 2 Nunyara, Belair

Grade 3 Illawonga, Swan Reach

Grade 4 El Shaddai, Wellington

Grade 5 Mount Gambier

Grade 6 Kangaroo Island

Grade 7 Canberra

Grade 8 YMCA Glenhaven, Stockport

Grade 9 YMCA Deep Creek Expedition

Grade 10 Woodhouse Scout Camp

Grade 11 Sun & Surf Camp, Victor Harbor

Grade 12 Adelaide Shores Resort, West Beach

Robotics and STEM Club

Robotics is offered to students in the primary years as a lunch time activity on a weekly basis. Children developed their Robots and participated in in-house competitions within the group. STEM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) also operates in the high school, with interested students participating in projects, experiments and excursions related to mathematics and science fields. The senior school Robotics group also took part in an interschool Robotics competition in Term 4. Chess

Chess is offered as a lunchtime activity in the library. A number of students enjoy the opportunity to learn strategies in playing this game. Two groups meet under the direction of a chess coach. Chess tournaments were held each term with Prescott Southern participating in Adelaide’s Southern Division inter-school tournaments.

Enrichment

Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of Enrichment Classes within the

primary school. Students are able to participate in Tournament of Minds which is held annually

at Flinders University.

Physical Education

Children in the Primary School had opportunity to participate in clinics being taught every week

to instruct the children in a range of skills. Sports covered included:

Bike Ed

Skipping

Rugby

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Dance

Tri-Skills Tennis

Secondary SACSA sports included:

AFL

Netball

Cross Country Soccer

Table Tennis

A learn to swim program which was offered in Term 1 with children in Reception to Grade 5

participating at the Noarlunga Aquatic Centre. Children in Grades 6-9 participated in a range of Aquatics programs at the beach.

Other events included:

Primary and Secondary School Sports Days at Santos Stadium

SAPSASA Cross Country & Swimming

Secondary School Swimming Carnival

Secondary School Cross Country

Additionally, After School Sport programs were offered free of charge to all primary students

on the school grounds. Students in both the primary and high school were also able to

participate in interschool competitions in Mini Ball and Basketball.

The Arts In Primary Music students were involved in annual school concerts as part of their Music class. In Term 4, the Upper Primary students participated in the Annual Concert performance “Aladdin and the Sauce of Knowledge”. The Junior Primary concert, held in Term 3, was titled “Jonah, A Fishy Tail!”. The Primary School Music Showcase was held in Term 2 where students had an opportunity to perform. The Junior and Senior Choirs performed at the Showcase, Graduation Night and Carols on the Lawn. The Performance Choir also performed at the inter-school Festival of Music held at the Hopgood Theatre in Term 4, organised by the SA Public Primary Schools' Music Society and the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD). A Secondary School Arts Showcase was held in Term 2. A Musical was held in Term 3 at Hopgood Theatre. The show “Annie Jr.” was a great performance by our Secondary School students.

Week of Worship

Our time with School Chaplains Pr. Travis Siutu and Pr. Travis Townend has been a positive part of

the school program. They have organized a range of programs for the school to support the

students in learning more about Jesus and how they can use their skills and talents to make a

difference in the world around them. Our Week of Worship was taken by Pr. Sean Tavai. Each

day the students learnt a little more about “Keep it REAL, Be the Change”. Students learnt about

the importance of being real, which involves having Respect for others, being the boss of your

Environment, having a positive Attitude, and living Life to the fullest.

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Student Welfare and Pastoral Care Prescott Southern has a range of programs and initiatives in place to care for the welfare of students. The focus on school awards is an example of the commitment the school has to recognizing the positive behavior of students. In the primary school, good behaviour and conscientious effort is recognized daily through Principal’s Awards, and each fortnight, students have the opportunity to receive an Assembly award. The students continue to enjoy this positive encouragement. In the Middle School, students receive “Affirmation Awards” with the person in each year level with the most awards at the close of the year receiving a special award at Awards Night. The school has policies and structures in place that support the National Safe Schools Framework. Our goal is to assist all children in ensuring they feel safe at school and know there are processes and policies in place to deal with events that cause them upset. The employment of a school counsellor, Mrs Kathryn Drillis, through the National Schools Chaplaincy Program continues to provide support to the students and families of the school on a weekly basis.

Prescott has also taken part in the Australia-wide Kids Matter and Mind Matters Mental Health initiatives, holding Kids Matter days which encourage positive attitudes, inclusion and social and emotional well-being within the students. Community outreach is an important part of Pastoral Care at Prescott. This year the school supported charities through participation in:

ADRA Fair Day

Zoe Thomas Foundation

Asian Aid Sponsor Child

ADRA STORMCo Coober Pedy Trip

ADRA Connections Vietnam Service Trip (Year 12s) Student Achievement The school uses a range of assessment strategies at various times throughout the school year. These include teacher observation, school-based assessments, standardized assessments, projects and presentations. The school also participates in NAPLAN Assessments in Term 2. Information on student progress is communicated on a regular basis, with parents being invited for parent teacher interviews each term, and a written school report being issued twice a year for primary students, and each term for secondary students. In the Primary School, the end of year Graduation Night celebrates the achievement of all students within the school and acknowledges the individual achievements of each child. Grade 6 children were acknowledged for their achievements and contribution to the school over their years within the school. In the Secondary School, the Awards Night provided opportunity for awarding those students who had excelled in each of the subject areas as well as acknowledging students who had made a significant contribution to the overall school program. Adaptive Education continued to provide support for those children who required modifications to the regular curriculum and were given assistance by their teachers or School Support Officers (SSO). Rainbow Reading, Hearbuilder, MultiLit and My Lexia were offered to groups of children over the year. Students in Reception participated in Reading Eggs and all students in the primary school had access to Mathletics. All students are supported to achieve at their level.

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NAPLAN The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual national assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. All students in these year levels are encouraged to participate in tests in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. NAPLAN is the measure through which governments, education authorities, schools, teachers and parents can determine whether or not young Australians are meeting important educational outcomes in literacy and numeracy. The tests provide parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. They also provide schools, states and territories with information about how education programs are working and what areas need to be improved. NAPLAN tests are one aspect of our school’s assessment and reporting process. NAPLAN content is aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

Grade 3 Children within the average range in Grade 3 would perform at Proficiency Bands 3 & 4.

Proficiency

Band 1

Proficiency

Band 2

Proficiency

Band 3

Proficiency

Band 4

Proficiency

Band 5

Proficiency

Band 6 Numeracy 0% 9.8% 43.9% 29.3% 4.9% 12.2% Punctuation and grammar

2.2% 15.6% 15.6% 22.2% 26.7% 17.8%

Reading 4.5% 20.5% 20.5% 25.0% 20.5% 9.1% Spelling 6.7% 8.9% 17.8% 26.7% 28.9% 11.1% Writing 0% 4.5% 27.3% 31.8% 31.8% 4.5%

Grade 5 Children within the average range in Grade 5 would perform at Proficiency Bands 5 & 6.

Proficiency

Band 3

Proficiency

Band 4

Proficiency

Band 5

Proficiency

Band 6

Proficiency

Band 7

Proficiency

Band 8 Numeracy 0% 16.7% 27.1% 45.8% 4.2% 4.2% Punctuation and grammar

2.0% 4.0% 32.0% 32.0% 14.0% 14.0%

Reading 0% 8.0% 24.0% 18.0% 38.0% 10.0% Spelling 2.0% 10.0% 26.0% 38.0% 16.0% 6.0%

Writing 4.0% 12.0% 50.0% 18.0% 12.0% 2.0%

Grade 7

Children within the average range in Grade 7 would perform at Proficiency Bands 6 & 7.

Proficiency

Band 4

Proficiency

Band 5

Proficiency

Band 6

Proficiency

Band 7

Proficiency

Band 8

Proficiency

Band 9

Numeracy 0% 11.9% 33.3% 38.1% 11.9% 2.4%

Punctuation

&

Grammar

6.7% 22.2% 22.2% 28.9% 11.1% 6.7%

Reading 5.0% 5.0% 35.0% 37.5% 2.5% 12.5%

Spelling 8.9% 15.6% 22.2% 33.3% 8.9% 8.9% Writing 15.6% 20.0% 33.3% 15.6% 11.1% 2.2%

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Grade 9

Children within the average range in Grade 9 would perform at Proficiency Bands 7 & 8.

Proficiency

Band 5

Proficiency

Band 6

Proficiency

Band 7

Proficiency

Band 8

Proficiency

Band 9

Proficiency

Band 10 Numeracy 0% 28.6% 37.1% 28.6% 2.9% 0% Punctuation &

Grammar 2.9% 22.9% 45.7% 17.1% 5.7% 2.9%

Reading 2.9% 25.7% 48.6% 8.6% 8.6% 2.9% Spelling 11.4% 25.7% 31.4% 25.7% 2.9% 0% Writing 14.3% 25.7% 34.3% 20.0% 2.9% 0%

Overall School Satisfaction

In 2016 the school sought the opinions of parents, students and teachers about their satisfaction with our school. A survey of students in Grades 7-10 showed an overall level of satisfaction with average positive indicators being achieved by 84% of students.

Our parent survey satisfaction results reflected very positively on the school. The total average positive response was consistently high with the average rating for most areas being 88%. The main areas requiring attention included: Co-Curricular Activities Student Engagement Homework Practices

Strategic Directions of the School

The following goals were selected for the focus for the 2017 school year:

1. Establishment of teaching programs where teachers are more able to gauge their

impact as educators

2. Further development of teacher observations within the school

3. Establishment of a Teacher Growth and Development program within the Prescott

System

4. Development of study habits by students to ensure ongoing engagement and

achievement of educational outcomes for all students

5. Ongoing development of staff working in teams to develop programs of work.

6. Purchase of additional IT Resources

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Prescott College Southern 140 Pimpala Road

Morphett Vale SA 5162

Phone: 83814290

office@prescottsouthern.sa.ed.au www.prescott.sa.edu.au