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School plan 2018-2020 Dungog Public School 1792 Page 1 of 6 Dungog Public School 1792 (2018-2020) Printed on: 7 May, 2018
School background 2018–2020
School vision statement School context School planning process
Dungog Public School will be a safe and friendly Dungog Public School serves the community of Dungog The school plan was developed through consultation with
environment that encourages and fosters happy and and is a proud member of the Dungog and District school staff, students, parents and the wider community.
confident students. Community of Schools. It is the largest primary school in Our consultation processes included;
the community. The school’s catchment area includes
Our vision is to create a culture in which all students and North to Barrington Tops National Park, East to Main • Students participation in the "Tell them from me" survey
staff are valued. We believe that we are all life long Creek, South to Brookfield and West to Bingleburra.
learners. Teaching practices are underpinned by the Students come from a wide variety of socio economic .• Teachers participation in staff meetings evaluating the
Quality Teaching Framework, Teaching Standards and backgrounds. 75% of our students are placed in the bottom school performance against tools and indicators such as
producing dynamic learning environments where every half of the Index of Community Socio Educational the School Excellence Framework.
student has the opportunity to succeed. The school is a Advantage. Key Factors surrounding this figure include
centrepiece of the local community and actively seeks and students’ family background, parent’s occupation, school • Community consultation included opportunity for input
supports community activities. education, the geographical location of the school and the through P&C meetings and a school community forum.
proportion of Indigenous students.
Our vision is built upon our school PBL values which are: • School data systems from SENTRAL, attendance and
The school has a population of 274 students in 12 regular welfare.
• Respect and staged classes and offers 2 multi– categorical support
class. Aboriginal students make up 14% of the population. • Annual School Reports 2014, 2015 and 2016.
• Responsibility The school has 16.6 equivalent fulltime teaching staff and 5
non teaching staff. Students are supported by a non School executive analysed survey results, anecdotal data,
.• Personal best teaching Principal, 3 Assistant Principals, a fulltime learning NAPLAN data and other school assessment results to
and support teacher and school counsellor support 1 day ascertain school areas for development.
Finally, we believe that all students have access to the per week.
highest quality educational programs. Programs that inspire Final consultation of the plan included opportunities for staff
students to achieve their best and that will develop them The school is host to the Play 2 Learn Early Childhood and community appraisal.
into active and engaged citizens in the future. playgroup and Train 4 School which helps prepare both
children and families for 'big school' We also have strong
Our school motto is; “Our Best Always”. collegial relationships with both Dungog based
Pre–schools. Dungog Public School is a member of the
Dungog Shire Family and Child network. As a result, the
school has been a part of community based programs.
These programs have strengthened the relationships
between the school, families and the wider community. Our
school has a strong support base from our school
community with an engaged parent body which plays an
active part in our school.
Page 2 of 6 Dungog Public School 1792 (2018-2020) Printed on: 7 May, 2018School strategic directions 2018–2020
STRATEGIC STRATEGIC STRATEGIC
DIRECTION 1 DIRECTION 2 DIRECTION 3
Authentic Partnerships – Rich learning environments Proactive wellbeing – Positive
Successful School empower all School
Purpose: Purpose: Purpose:
Authentic partnerships underpin effective Schools. Building Quality Teaching empowers all. Passionate and skilled Students who are known and cared for will underpin a
effective communication, outstanding responsive teachers inspire lifelong learners by building and creating positive school culture. Individualised needs are catered
relationships meet the needs now and in the future. well skilled students. Promoting best practice in all for as whole school systems reflect connect, thrive and
pedagogies and challenging teachers to be the best that succeed. The focus on personalised support will contribute
they can be is our primary goal. towards create happy students and a whole school
support.
Page 3 of 6 Dungog Public School 1792 (2018-2020) Printed on: 7 May, 2018Strategic Direction 1: Authentic Partnerships – Successful School
Purpose People Processes Practices and Products
Authentic partnerships underpin effective Parents/Carers Partnership Opportunities Practices
Schools. Building effective communication,
outstanding responsive relationships meet Actively support the school in Evidence–based partnership opportunities We will continually reflect on
the needs now and in the future. communication and promote whole school are developed and implemented across all communication approaches to ensure
progress and improvement. stakeholder groups. transparency and timeliness.
Improvement Measures
Staff Communication We will investigate innovative ways of
An increasing number of parents and communicating with parents/community.
community can indicate the school Engage with Professional Learning being Professional learning is provided to staff to
demonstrates excellent effective offered so they can create the quality create effective communication avenues to All teachers will communicate regularly with
communication skills. communication systems develop quality communication systems parents about student progress.
across the school..
An increasing number of parents and Students School executive staff will run workshops
Community feel valued, respected and an Evaluation Plan on current teaching and learning practices.
integral part of the school community. Actively participate in activities with
enthusiasm in school and community * Tell Them from Me Survey We will create authentic partnerships with
We aim to be working towards 98% of events. all stakeholder to maximise student
parents feeling this way by 2020. * Community forums learning opportunities at Dungog Public
Community Partners School.
An increasing number of authentic * parent workshops
partnerships, designed to maximise student Willingly engage with the school to provide Products
learning opportunities occur at Dungog new and innovative programs. * focus groups
Public School. Evolving communication practices are
* surveys evident in the school.
Approaches will be developed to reflect
* transition data
changing technology and community
expectation.
* meeting minutes from LMG, AECG, P&C
etc Structures are in place for teachers and
parents to regularly communicate.
* Facebook surveys and data
Structures are in place to allow school
* Increase in community services/parents in Executive staff to run workshops and
the school information sessions for parents.
* participation rate of parents in school Students develop a high sense of
engagement with the broader school
* Parents accessing the school as a community.
resource hub.
Page 4 of 6 Dungog Public School 1792 (2018-2020) Printed on: 7 May, 2018Strategic Direction 2: Rich learning environments empower all
Purpose People Processes Practices and Products
Quality Teaching empowers all. Staff Individualised Support Practices
Passionate and skilled teachers inspire
lifelong learners by building and creating Maintain accurate records, documentation Develop and implement a range of systems Professional Learning on Quality Teaching
well skilled students. Promoting best and assessment data in order to evaluate to support the effective individual needs of Framework will develop a clear and concise
practice in all pedagogies and challenging and adjust their teaching strategies, to the students. understanding to implement in classrooms.
teachers to be the best that they can be is maximise positive impact on student
our primary goal. learning. Rich Learning Environments
We will enhance awareness and promote
Improvement Measures Staff Utilise research informed professional the use of Future Focused teaching
learning to develop and implement high pedagogies (using the 4C's) to ensure a
An increase in teachers embedding Work collaboratively to ensure that their quality pedagogies in teaching and learning rich learning environment across all
evidence–based teaching practices in all pedagogy aligns with practices that are environments. classrooms.
teaching and learning programs. shown through research to have a high
probability of success. Quality Teaching and Learning We will promote a growth mindset to
We aim to be working towards all Key ensure an engaged learning environment
Learning areas by the end of 2020. Students To research and implement specific to enhance meaningful educational
Teaching and Learning programs to target outcomes for all students.
The Quality Teaching Framework is Students are provided with evidence based the individual needs of the students.
increasingly evident in all classroom learning experiences as a result of teacher Staff Professional Learning goals will
practices by the end 2020. Professional Learning and ongoing Evaluation Plan be aligned to the school plan.
reflective practice.
An increase of Aboriginal and * NAPLAN Teachers will use data to drive teaching
Non–Aboriginal students in the top 2 bands Leaders and learning within their classroom.
of NAPLAN. * Progressions K–6
Establish and improve processes which Products
To ensure high value add in Literacy and build the capacity of the school community * Internal/External assessment
Numeracy percentages. An increase in student growth and
to understand data and engage in engagement.
evidence–based conversations about * Program Analysis
70% of students making expected growth in school improvement. Positive and proactive staff that embrace
Year 3 and Year 5 Literacy and Numeracy * Teacher Reflection – QTF
evidence–based teaching practices.
by the end of 2020.
* Student Feedback
All staff have a shared vision of whole
school directions.
* Parent Evaluation – student goals,
aspirations, enjoying life etc Engaged learning environments are
responsive to student data
As a result staff PDP's will support future
evidence of the school plan.
Page 5 of 6 Dungog Public School 1792 (2018-2020) Printed on: 7 May, 2018Strategic Direction 3: Proactive wellbeing – Positive School
Purpose People Processes Practices and Products
Students who are known and cared for will Staff Whole School Culture Practices
underpin a positive school
culture. Individualised needs are catered Develop a deeper understanding of Research and implement best practice Teachers will have a clear focus on
for as whole school systems reflect students individual needs. strategies to create and promote a positive establishing and maintaining a positive
connect, thrive and succeed. The focus on school culture. class culture.
personalised support will contribute Staff
towards create happy students and a whole Student Wellbeing Effective systems will underpin the schools
school support. Follow the practices and processes around expectations.
Learning Support that are in place. Implement a whole school integrated
Improvement Measures approach to enhance a caring and positive Create a learning environment where
Students learning environment where students can students feel safe and valued.
Positive school culture is increasingly connect, succeed and thrive at each stage
evident in all classroom and Provide constructive feedback that of their schooling. Products
Non–classroom settings. indicates levels of engagement.
Class culture will be strong and vibrant.
Evaluation Plan
An increase of students displaying the Leaders
school expectations and demonstrating the * Tell them from Me Systems will be implemented to support
schools values. Assess through supervision the levels of effective student wellbeing
student engagement. * PBL data
A decrease in the major negative A safe learning and culturally supportive
behaviours * reward system data environment will be the pinnacle to
Leaders
ensuring students have a sense of
Students indicate an increased sense of * suspension and attendance data belonging.
Promote open and transparent classrooms
belonging at Dungog Public School. to support student wellbeing.
* Student, parent, teacher surveys
Parents/Carers
* Teaching Programs and Evaluation
Provide constructive feedback that
indicates levels of engagement of their * SAS Data analysis
child.
* Action Plan Outcomes
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