VICTORIA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL - BUSINESS PLAN 2016-2018
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BUSINESS PLAN 2016-2018
VICTORIA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL Est. 1894
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WELCOME TO VIC TORIA PA RK PRIMA RY SCHO OL
Established in 1894, Victoria Park Primary School has a rich history of progress and making a difference for
the children in our care. The School has an enviable, long standing reputation and tradition as being a valued
member of its community for over 100 years.
It is meeting the challenge of a changing demographic while maintaining its standing as a school where students
are able to achieve personal excellence with clear goals of becoming autonomous learners. In 2012 Victoria Park
Primary School was awarded Exemplary School status by the Director General of Education, Ms. Sharyn O’Neill.
Emphasis is placed on the development of the whole child – academic, social, emotional, physical and
behavioural, including a three way partnership – between the child, their parents and the school.
Our school population has increased significantly in recent years with almost half of the students coming from
a language background other than English. The school culture at Victoria Park Primary is happy, productive
and vibrant. Clear considerations of the social and cultural diversity of our learning community is constantly
considered and annually re-evaluated.
We have a committed, dedicated and supportive staff that work together to provide stimulating educational
programs. Our staff has high expectations of themselves and their students. Victoria Park Primary School is
continuing to shape the future of our children with a focus on collaborative learning in the classroom.
Our parents, School Board and P&C are a very important part of our school community. We are committed to
working together to achieve the best for our school.
As an Independent Public School we embrace the opportunities to enhance, enrich and empower our students,
staff and school community.
Pam Pollard Bronwyn Ife
Principal of Victoria Park Primary School Chair of the Victoria Park Primary School Board
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THE EDUCATIONAL TRIANG LE
“Our school and your home
SCHOOL
surround the future and we aim to
make a difference for your child” ST
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OUR SCHO OL VISION
At Victoria Park Primary School we endeavour to create a learning environment where students,
teachers and parents work together with respect and honesty. The students will develop positive
self-esteem and become self-motivated, responsible members of our school and the greater
community.
OUR SCHO OL ETHOS
The school motto is: “Our school makes a difference”
The school values are: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty
Self-esteem, Self-motivation, Team work
It is considered essential for the children at Victoria Park Primary School to develop a broad range
of skills. The school is very committed to making a positive difference for every child in our care.
We need to prepare the children to be;
• life-long learners
• learners of a language other than English
• literate in Information and Communication Technologies
• cognitively prepared
• aware physically, culturally and socially with the school values being central.
OUR SCHO OL FOC US
Our focus is on providing learning opportunities that allow children to achieve their potential.
This is done in a caring and responsive environment that respects the rights of all members and
recognises that the children at Victoria Park Primary School are our prime consideration.
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SCHO OL BUSINESS PLAN 2016 - 2018
The 2016-2018 Business Plan was developed in collaboration with the Victoria Park Primary School
staff and the School Board following careful consideration of, and careful analysis of, all school
performance data.
It sets out the school’s direction for the next three years and includes major initiatives and strategies
to be implemented in order for the school to achieve its clearly stated purpose of ensuring that all
students are successful learners, all teachers are high quality teachers and all leaders are highly
effective.
The Business Plan is supported by Operational Plans in key areas including literacy, numeracy,
science, information and communication technologies (I.C.T.), and student health and well-being.
These plans provide detailed planning and support the achievement of the Business Plan’s targets,
and are the link between teachers’ classroom plans and the overall strategic direction set out in the
Business Plan.
BUSINESS PLAN FOC US AREAS
P Successful Students
P High Quality Teaching and Effective Leadership
P Safe and Inclusive Learning Environment
P Strong and Sustainable Partnerships
Workforce Plan School Operational Plans Learning Area Scope & Sequences
Reporting & Assessment Plan Self-Assessment & Review
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SCHO OL TARGETS 2016-2018
1. The achievement of students in literacy and numeracy is to be similar to or above
like schools in NAPLAN (Years 3 and 5).
2. The achievement of LBOTE students in literacy and numeracy is to be similar to
other students within Victoria Park Primary School in NAPLAN (Years 3 and 5).
3. There are an increased number of standards met in K-2 in the National Quality
Standard.
4. The achievement of students in literacy and numeracy in Pre-primary is to be
similar to or above WA public schools.
5. The progress of stable cohort of students between Year 3 and 5 in literacy and
numeracy is similar to or above similar schools.
6. The number of VIP awards for positive student behaviour is maintained or improved
across the school.
7. The Attitude, Behaviour and Effort data of students taken from the summative
reports are positive.
8. The regular attendance rate of students is above WA public schools.
9. The National School Opinion Survey results are positive for community, staff and
students.
10. The School Board survey of its effectiveness is positive.
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SUCCESS FOR ALL STUDEN TS
High expectations for every student in the school.
Maintain focus on the whole
Students adopt increasing
Maintain high standards in child by providing a broad
responsibility and
literacy and numeracy curriculum and specialist
accountability for learning
teaching expertise
Embed and consolidate whole school Students are engaged in specialist Teachers provide explicit instruction
teaching programs such as physical and authentic opportunities for
ST R A T EG I E S
approaches to the teaching of English
and mathematics education, music and languages student accountability in learning
including engaging in self-reflection
Students are provided with and goal setting
Analyse and use student
performance data to inform teaching opportunities to engage in a wide
and learning programs variety of learning experiences
Differentiate teaching to cater for Adopt the National Quality Standard
the individual learning needs and (NQS) to support improvement in the
abilities of all students early years
Meet Business Plan’s targets in
literacy and numeracy
Identified English as an Additional
Language /Dialect (EAL/D) students
MILE STON ES
make progress across the Progress Musical performances and physical
Maps education displays are evident within
the school
Scope and sequences are used by
teachers in key areas of literacy and Maintain high participation in in-
numeracy school activities and programs (e.g.
social dance, daily fitness, Mining
Use of the Gradual Release of Game) as measured by regular,
Responsibility model of instruction enthusiastic attendance
Evidence students are engaging in
All students on a documented plan The requirements of the NQS are self-reflection and goal setting to
are monitored and supported in their determined based on self-reflective identify their strengths and focus
learning processes of K-2 staff areas
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HIGH QUALITY TEACHING & EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
A renewed and relentless focus on the best possible teaching practices and strong and empowering leadership across the school.
Build Staff Capacity to meet Embed the Australian Align performance and Strengthen digital fluency
the diverse and changing Curriculum in planning, development to the across all year levels
needs of our students teaching and assessment Australian Institute of and learning areas, as
Teaching and School appropriate
Leadership (AITSL)
Professional Standards
Provide opportunities to attend and Specialist teachers familiarise and Provide opportunities for
professional learning to enhance
ST R A T E G I E S
share professional learning implement Health and Physical
Education, and Languages pedagogy
Share teacher expertise, through
collaborative meetings, mentoring Teachers familiarise themselves with, Promote intentional teaching to
and coaching to encourage on-going and implement, HASS develop skill, competency and
staff learning application of technologies across all
Implement and embed General year levels and all learning areas
Promote differentiation of Capabilities and Cross Curricula
curriculum delivery and student priorities in planning, teaching and Embed authentic connectedness
assessment assessment as appropriate between ICT and critical and creative
Provide opportunities for reflection thinking (General Capabilities)
and self-assessment against the
Teachers moderate in reporting areas AITSL standards Plan for sustainability of ICT to meet
future needs
Plan and prepare staff and students
for online system assessments
Full implementation of the
Australian Curriculum Phases 1, 2 &
Meet Business Plan’s targets 1 – 8 3 as per required timelines
Australian Curriculum General
Identified EAL/D students make All teaching staff report against Capabilities in Information and
M ILESTON ES
progress across the Progress Maps Phase 1 as per school’s reporting Communication Technology (ICT)
schedule, Phase 2 in 2017 and Phase All staff self-reflect on their
professional practice and critical and creative thinking are
3 in 2018 embedded in teaching and evident in
Differentiation of instruction
is evident in teacher planning student learning
General Capabilities and Cross Classroom planning is linked to
documents and student documented strategic and operational plans and
plans Curricula priorities are evident in Increased student access to and
planning, teaching and assessment is measured via self-reflection in
performance and development availability of ICT
Staff professional learning as meetings
determined through the school Evidence of moderated teacher Scope and sequence of ICT skill,
priorities and personal Performance judgement in Phase 1 & 2 of the competency and application is used
Australian Curriculum as applicable The National School Opinion Surveys
Management plans are positive by teachers across the school
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VICTORIA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL Est. 1894
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SAFE AND INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMEN T
Provides high care for every school participant so they feel able to actively engage, feel safe and feel welcome.
Provide a safe, caring
Create a contemporary and Cultivate environmental Nurture staff and student
and inclusive learning
purposeful environment sustainability mental health and well-being
environment
Buildings and facilities are Maintain focus on values/virtues
Implement whole school approach as the keystone of positive student The Workload Advisory Group and
maintained/improved to meet the to environmental responsibility and the staff social committee provides
decision-making standards
ST R A T EG I E S
current and future needs of the sustainability feedback to school administrators on
school staff mental health and well-being
Continue to support Student
Develop innovative ideas for learning Leadership Program
Provide resources to support staff
spaces in and out of the classroom where appropriate
Promote a diverse social context to
Vigilance in health and safety is provide opportunities for increased
personal and social growth Maintain attention on student
maintained across the school site mental health and well-being
Effective and efficient use is made of Foster student behaviours that
school resources contribute to a healthy lifestyle
Positive student behaviour is
monitored and celebrated
Data on the student leadership
outcomes is positive
Maintain high participation in
extra-curricular activities (e.g.
choir, swimming training, recycling Identified stress points and resources
program) as measured by regular, are documented and addressed
MI LE S TON E S
Planned enhancements of the school
environment are documented enthusiastic attendance
The Staff National School Opinion
Evidence of students are engaging Survey is positive
Play areas provide options for
students to explore and engage in in self-reflection and goal setting to
creative play identify strengths and focus areas A Tracking Profile and documented
plans are implemented to identify
Environmentally responsible and support Students at Educational
The National School Opinion Surveys practices are embedded throughout The National School Opinion Surveys
are positive Risk
are positive the school
Victoria Park Primary School - Business Plan 2016 - 2018 page 10STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS
Builds the capacity of schools, parents and families, and the local community to positively influence student outcomes.
Boost and value the
Maintain and strengthen
Honour inclusivity and Foster partnerships with mutually beneficial
positive school-community
diversity local schools partnerships with the wider
relationships
community
Continue to provide formal, (School Work in partnership with the School Continue to foster positive Build on current partnership
Board), and informal involvement of Board and P&C to make the school professional partnerships with the initiatives
the community in the identification more accessible to and inclusive of all local education network the Curtin
and implementation of the future families Education Community (CEC)
directions of Victoria Park Primary
School Identify cultural considerations, as
applicable, when planning learning
ST R A T EGI ES
The Parents’ and Citizens (P&C) experiences
group work in partnership with the
Principal and School Board to ensure Incorporate cultural understandings
funds raised are used to provide and cross curricula priorities in
resources and facilities that meet the learning experiences as relevant
school’s priority needs opportunities arise
Use a range of relevant and
contemporary mediums to
communicate consistent messages to
parents
Timely and ongoing communication
of relevant class, school and
community events
Promote more widely the School
Board, its members, their roles and VPPS staff participate in shared
responsibilities, and their meeting professional learning as part of CEC
M ILES TON ES
General Capabilities and Cross
minutes Curricula priorities are evident in
planning, teaching and assessment VPPS students participate in learning
The Parent National School Opinion opportunities provided in partnership Maintain and nurture existing
Survey is positive Inclusive practices are demonstrated with Kent Street Senior High School partnerships
(KSSHS)
Survey data is analysed and actions Learning experiences that reflect Explore opportunities to engage
are planned and implemented to the school’s cultural diversity are VPPS staff continue to work with outside experts with the school’s
address areas of concern demonstrated KSSHS in the transition of students teaching and learning programs
Board self-assessment is positive
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