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School plan 2018-2020Turramurra North Public School 3288

Printed on: 14 March, 2018 of 10 Turramurra North Public School 3288 (2018-2020)

School background 2018–2020

School vision statement School context School planning process

At Turramurra North Public School we provide innovative,creative and flexible curriculum that is future focused andsupported by relevent technology. Our students takeresponsibility for their learning, incorporating a positivemindset whilst embracing diversity and connecting withinand beyond the community to make learning authentic.

Turramurra North Public School (enrol. 290) is a welcomingcommunity school set in spacious, well maintained groundsin the village of North Turramurra. The school celebrated itsCentenary in 2014 and continues to evolve as we look to2020 and beyond.

We pride ourselves in the delivery of 21st centuryeducation fostering critical thinking, collaborative,communicative and creative young people who areequipped to face the challenges of tomorrow through therich experiences of today.

Teachers at our school understand that the learningpathway for each child is unique and is connected to therelationship with the home. Our staff take care to informand engage parents and carers in the life of the school andthe challenges and achievements of all our students.

We have a long standing tradition of academic excellencebalanced with a quality and diverse creative arts program.Our teachers are trained in known best practice andregularly update their skills and understanding through anexpansive professional learning program.

Turramurra North Public School is a ‘YouCan Do It!’ schoolwhere we equip all students with a positive andindependent mindset based on the five keys to success.

Confidence, Resilience, Persistence, Organisation, GettingAlong

Through ‘You Can Do It!’, students at Turramurra NorthPublic School learn to remain calm and work things out andthis is reflected in the climate of the school.

A range of opportunities and programs are available to allstudents as they grow and develop their own interests andtalents. Students are provided with opportunities to developtheir creative and artistic abilities through unique visualarts, public speaking and music programs and their skillsand sportsmanship in all manner of sports.

Turramurra North Public School is a leader in the use of

Our school is always interested in improving the way wecater for our students’ education. As part of ourcommitment to this process, in Term 4 2017 we embarkedon another 3 year planning process.

An extensive consultation program with staff, students andparents was undertaken to understand where TurramurraNorth Public School is strategically placed, now and for thefuture. The strategic planning process commenced with anexecutive planning day and a workshop with participationfrom all staff. The workshop explored a range of futuretrends likely to impact our school over the next three years.

We employed a Director & Master Trainer from 4MATSystem Australia to support the development of the2018–20 school strategic plans by:

* working with the school leadership team to participate instrategic planning as part of the school’s improvementcycle.

* Co–ordinating the school visioning process.

* using data to identify what the school is doing well andwhat needs to be done to further improve studentoutcomes

* fulfilling their governance role by ensuring that theschool’s planning and practices reflect departmentalguidelines and community expectations

We acknowledged that change will continue, presenting ourschool with opportunities and sometimes challenges, testus on many fronts. Our strategic plan ensures we areequipped to respond to any change. A common featurethroughout these discussions was the expression ofrespect for the Turramurra North community and a greatdepth of understanding and appreciation for the school’svalues and vision.

We valued our community’s opinion so in preparation forsetting our vision goals, we asked stakeholders – parentsand students – to take a brief survey. (Student surveys for


School background 2018–2020

School vision statement School context School planning process

technology as an enabler of learning. We are passionateabout engaging learners as they grow their own interests,knowledge and understanding through rich tasks linked tothe real world. Every student in Years 3–6 uses their ownschool iPad on a daily basis and all classes K–2 enjoy anipad, student ratio 1:2. All iPads are equipped with state ofthe art productivity apps and managed very carefully withinour secure Wi–Fi network which spans flexible andcomfortable learning areas both within and outside theclassroom.

Our aim is to guide our students to be creative andcollaborative learners who can effectively communicateand think critically as they respond to the world aroundthem.

years 3–6 were completed in school time.)

Results were collated reflecting the community views andthis along with staff feedback guided the strategic planningprocess by focusing on issues that are of greatest concernto the families and community of Turramurra North.

Over the term the Leadership Team worked with staff, andused the community and student feedback to developimplementation plans that address strategic directions in aresponsible and sustainable manner.

Our school plan for 2018–2020 is a dynamic document,evaluated and evolving during its life.


School strategic directions 2018–2020

STRATEGICDIRECTION 1

Developing, motivated, resilientand successful students.


Reflective, creative &collaborative teaching


Vibrant, progressive andinclusive learning environment.

Purpose:

In order to be successful in their future world, our studentsneed to develop essential learning skills as well as beingreflective problem solvers who have an awareness of selfas part of their broader world. Learning must bepersonalised and authentic empowering students tocommunicate, collaborate, think critically and creatively.

Purpose:

Our staff work as facilitators to guide and assist students tobe actively engaged in learning. We reflect and build onevidence–based best practice to inform our teaching andenhance learning. We integrate relevant technology tocreate, communicate and collaborate within and beyondthe school. Our collaborative approach to designinglearning experiences is responsive to student interests andneeds, forming a holistic approach to student wellbeing andlearning.

Purpose:

Our school embraces inclusivity and diversity, offering avariety of learning spaces to support different learningstyles. We promote creativity and inquiry, transforming thelearning experience by empowering students to be creativeand more connected. Our community is a partner in ourshared vision, respecting and supporting the work of theschool.


Strategic Direction 1: Developing, motivated, resilient and successful students.

Purpose

In order to be successful in their futureworld, our students need to developessential learning skills as well as beingreflective problem solvers who have anawareness of self as part of their broaderworld. Learning must be personalised andauthentic empowering students tocommunicate, collaborate, think criticallyand creatively.

Improvement Measures

100% of teaching programs will reflect the21st century fluency strategies, projectbased learning and a social/emotionallearning curriculum.

Reduction in the number of negative socialinteractions between students in theplayground.

Improvement in all aspects of the“Tell them from Me Survey”.

An improvement in student’s socialand emotional competency.

Formative and summative assessmentsprovide evidence of an improvementin student learning.

People

Students

Students build skills to make positivelearning choices, take risks, collaborate,maintain self–direction and engage withevolving teacher practice.

Students develop effective strategies todeal with failure and setbacks.

Students develop a growth mindset.

Staff

Through professional learning teachers willconsolidate and expand their knowledge toimplement changes in each process.

Develop a growth mindset.

Develop a positive, supportive,collaborative culture that promotes risktaking and celebrates success.

Leaders

Provide support and professional learning

Systematically and regularly monitor theimpact of implementation to ensure studentlearning progress.

Parents/Carers

Demonstrate support for the school’schanging approach to teaching, learningand wellbeing to support their children.

Are active partners in fostering a positiveschool culture.

Community Partners

Processes

21st Century Fluencies: Systematicallyembed 21st Century Fluencies intointegrated teaching programs acrossall grades.

Project Based Learning: Consolidate,enhance and expand projectbased learning to improve studentself–direction and authenticity.

Well Being: Implement a K–6 integratedapproach to student well–being in whichstudents can connect, succeed and thriveat each stage of their schooling.

Evaluation Plan

• Supervision of teaching programs

• Lesson observations

• Collaborative planning

• Regular data collection for analysis

• Tell them from Me Survey

• Pink slip data from playground

• School developed student survey

• Student reflection data

• Student led conferences

Practices and Products

Practices

All teachers integrate the 21stCentury fluencies into classroom practice.

Students K–6 use 21st Century fluenciesas a flexible repertoire of strategies forproblem solving.

All teachers collaboratively plan andcreate authentic learning experiences forstudents.

Staff use their daily interactions withstudents to support the development ofstudent’s social and emotional skills in andout of the classroom.

Students regularly practice and adapttheir social and emotional skills to newsituations in the classroom, school andwider community.

Products

Teaching programs and practices willreflect implementation of authenticlearning experiences.

Students display deep knowledge andengage fully in authentic learningexperiences as part of their broader world.

There is an effective social andemotional learning curriculum in place forall students.


Strategic Direction 1: Developing, motivated, resilient and successful students.

People

Supports school–based initiatives.


Strategic Direction 2: Reflective, creative & collaborative teaching

Purpose

Our staff work as facilitators to guide andassist students to be actively engaged inlearning. We reflect and build onevidence–based best practice to inform ourteaching and enhance learning. Weintegrate relevant technology to create,communicate and collaborate within andbeyond the school. Our collaborativeapproach to designing learningexperiences is responsive to studentinterests and needs, forming a holisticapproach to student wellbeing andlearning.


100% of matched students achieve in thetop two bands of NAPLAN between Y3/5and Y5/7.

80% of all students in the bottomfour bands achieve expected growth.

100% of all students achieveexpected growth as measured by literacyand numeracy progressions.

All students and teachers use technologyto enhance learning.

People

Students

Students use the literacy andnumeracy progressions and teacherfeedback to identify individual needs.

Students utilise a range of digital tools toconnect, communicate, modify, enhanceand transform learning.

Staff

Teachers have high expectations forstudent performance and growth in literacyand numeracy.

Teachers use information andcommunication technologies tocontextualise and expand their student’smodes and breadth of learning.

Through professional learning teacherswill consolidate and expand theirknowledge to implement changes in eachprocess.

Develop a growth mindset.

Develop a supportive, collaborative culturethat promotes risk taking and celebratessuccess.

Collaborate with other schools to shareand embed best practice.

Leaders

Provide support and professional learning.

Systematically and regularly monitor,review and track data to ensure studentprogress and the effectiveness ofimplementation.

Processes

Essential Learning

Implement a whole school approach toliteracy and numeracy based on studentachievement data and best practice inteaching and learning.

External partnerships provide mentoringand coaching support to ensure ongoingdevelopment and improvement of allteachers.

Collaboration:

Opportunities will be provided to allowteachers to work together within andbeyond the school for the benefit of thestudents, staff and the school as a whole.

Technology:

Develop a contemporary, whole school,forward thinking framework for technologyin order to enhance learning andengagement.

Technology is used to facilitate effectivecommunication and collaboration betweenteachers and the broader community.

Evaluation Plan

• NAPLAN Data

• Learning Progressions Data

• Teaching and Learning programs

• PDPs

• Sentral Markbook tracking

• Technology Action Plan


Practices

All teachers understand and explicitlyteach literacy and numeracy to students atall levels of achievement.

All students recognise and understand therole of literacy and numeracy in the worldand use knowledge and skills purposefully.

A whole school approach which ensuresthe most effective evidence based teachingmethods optimise learning progress for allstudents.

Teachers engage in professionallearning, discussion and collaboration toimprove teaching and learning in andbeyond their classroom.

Technology is used to communicateand collaborate within and beyond theschool to transform the learning experiencefor students.

Teachers are confident and creative usersof technology in the classroom.

Products

Teachers accurately determine student’scurrent learning achievements and tracktheir progress on the learning progressions.

Differentiated programs are developed thatexplicitly teach what needs to be learnednext based on individual needs.

Students will show performance and growthin literacy and numeracy in line with similarschools.

All lessons are systematically planned aspart of a coherent program that has been


Strategic Direction 2: Reflective, creative & collaborative teaching

People

Parents/Carers

Demonstrate support for the schoolschanging approach to teaching, learningand technology to support their students.

Are active partners in fostering a positiveschool culture.

Community Partners

Collaborate with the school to enhancelearning opportunities and promote bestpractice.

Processes

• Attendance at professional learning

• External school observations

• Instructional rounds

• Mentoring

• Induction programs


collaboratively designed.

Accommodations and adjustments aremade to teaching programs to suit studentneeds as they arise.

Technology that transforms learning isembedded into learning for students.

Technology programs are dynamic.


Strategic Direction 3: Vibrant, progressive and inclusive learning environment.

Purpose

Our school embraces inclusivity anddiversity, offering a variety of learningspaces to support different learning styles.We promote creativity and inquiry,transforming the learning experience byempowering students to be creative andmore connected. Our community is apartner in our shared vision, respecting andsupporting the work of the school.


Teaching practices are transformed to alignwith changes to learning spaces.

100% of learning spaces physically evolvedto support andfoster contemporary practice.

Increased participationin parent–focused eventseg: information sessions, surveys

Increased involvement with local schools.

People

Students

Build skills to work independentlyand collaboratively as self–directedlearners.

Make appropriate choices within learningspaces to learn effectively.

Staff

Actively participate in professional learningto improve pedagogy within learningspaces.

Use a range of strategies to regularly seekand share information about studentachievements and learning needs, schoolpolicies, practices and communityinitiatives.

Leaders

Provide and support professional learningand take a creative approach to thephysical environment to ensure it optimiseslearning.

Develop processes that support positivestaff relationships with the community.

Parents/Carers

Demonstrate a commitment to theschool’s strategic directions.

A willingness to engage and shareexpertise with the school.

Community Partners

A willingness to engage and shareexpertise with the school.

Processes

Learning spaces:

Learning spaces throughout the schoolwill include flexible furniture and a varietyof spaces that cater for the needs ofall learners.

Engage staff with contemporary pedagogyto support effective practice withinlearning spaces to redesign and empowerlearning.

Community Partnerships:

Opportunities will be provided by theschool to inform, support and engagethe community in school programs.

Positive relationships between theschool and the community arestrengthened through connections withother schools, parents and the widercommunity.

Evaluation Plan

• Observation of learning spaces

• PDPs

• Teaching and learning programs

• Student surveys

• Tell Them From Me data

• Parent surveys

• Parent learning sessions

• Monitoring of parent attendance atevents

• Increased attendance at inter–schoolevents / professional learning


Practices

Teachers develop pedagogicalpractices aligned to the flexible nature ofthe learning space.

Teachers regularly engage with parentsto improve understanding of studentlearning and strengthen student outcomes.

The school regularly consults andaddresses feedback from the schoolcommunity.

Products

All learning spaces are designed forinquiry, exploration, collaboration andcreation and promote self–directed andactive learning.

Positive, respectful relationships existbetween the school and community.

Students expand thier understanding of theworld through building relationships acrossthe globe.


Strategic Direction 3: Vibrant, progressive and inclusive learning environment.

People

Mutually develop a supportive,collaborative and trusting relationshipbetween the school and the widercommunity for the benefit of students.


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