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Annual Report 2014
Principal
Greg Clarke
Members of School Council
Deputy Principal
Kerry Hartmann
Greg Clarke
Kerry Hartmann
Registrar
Marion Coad
Trevor Hinchliffe
Paula Cameron
Annette Kepinski
Penny Flack
P&C President
Paula Cameron
Anthea Kirk
Thank you for your support
Sharing, Caring & Learning
Annual Report 2014
CLASSROOM FIRST
STRATEGY
Goollelal Primary School
works to make:
 Every teacher an effective
teacher
 Every student a successful
student
 Our school world class
GOOLLELAL PRIMARY
SCHOOL SONG
If you head out north along
Wanneroo Road approaching
the suburb of Kingsley, a
landmark appears though
slightly obscure but its name
so clear to see.
Chorus:
Goollelal – Lake Goollelal
aboriginal word about the
Swamp-Hen bird Goollelal
Its shores overgrown with
reeds and scrub, are a haven
for numerous creatures, and
Cockman House and a
Gallery are among its
historical features.
Chorus:
Close nearby a school bears
the name of this lake “The
Place Of The Swamp-Hen” a
learning institution with a
strong resolution to sharing,
caring and learning.
Sharing, Caring and Learning
This report provides parents, staff and community members with information about the events,
activities and performance of Goollelal Primary School for the 2014 school year. To gain a
balanced and overall perspective about the school, this report should be read with consideration
to other available school information such as the School Plan, student semester reports and
newsletters.
About Our School
Established in 1981, Goollelal Primary School is situated 20 kilometres north of Perth in the
suburb of Kingsley and caters for students from Kindergarten through to Year 7. The school
averaged 265 students in the 2014 school year, with an anticipated enrolment of 240 students
expected at the beginning of 2015. The reduced enrolment number is a direct flow on from the
statewide moving of Year 7 students to the secondary school setting.
Students at Goollelal Primary School relate to each other exceptionally well and visitors are
constantly impressed by the friendly and peaceful atmosphere at the school.
The School Council is the major decision making group in the school and provides the school with
direction and support in establishing an environment where students can achieve their academic,
social and personal potential. The Parents and Citizens Association (P & C) are proactive in their
support of the school and its many programs and are keenly involved in school activities, as well
as representation on the School Council.
Parents have a high expectation of academic performance and the school is proud of its results in
National Assessment Programs. Goollelal Primary School students consistently perform at or
above the average in these assessments and the school has a reputation for high achievement.
The Goollelal Primary School's 'Sharing, Caring and Learning' motto is embedded in all of our
practices.
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2014 SCHOOL STAFF
Principal
Mr Greg Clarke
Deputy Principal
Mrs Kerry Hartmann
Registrar
Mrs Marion Coad
School Officer
Mrs Jane Quirk
Parental Involvement and Support
School Council
Throughout 2014 the School Council met a minimum of once per term to consider school matters.
An agenda was provided in advance to all School Council members. Each parent representative of
the School Council was aligned to a specific area of the school (K/PP/1, Years 2 - 4 and Years 5 - 7).
The group also endorsed the contributions and charges schedule and school plan for 2014. The
support of the members influencing the broad direction of the school has been appreciated.
P & C Association
Library Officer
Mrs Lydia Tegjeu
Teachers
Mrs Rosalyn Tsolakis
Mrs Michelle Smith
Mrs Linda Bennett
Mrs Sylvia Jackson
Mrs Georgie Johnston
Mrs Jane Leeson
Mrs Annette Ivey
Mrs Kym Tarr
Mrs Jenny Taylor
Mr Gus Symons
Mr Tom Pryde
Mrs Anne Groves
Ms Sandy MacDougall
Mr Trevor Hinchliffe
Mr Nick Archbold
Ms Margaret Fontanini
Education Assistants
Mrs Caroline Boldra
Mrs Debby Lovatt
Mrs Denise Williams
Mrs Diane Murphy
Mrs Liz Long
Miss Maryanne Twomey
Mrs Louise Pickering
Chaplain
Rachael Dobra
Cleaners
Mrs Sue Williams
Mrs Denise Waylen
Mrs Manju Rabadia
Mrs Wendy Boyd
Mrs Sophia Vlahous
Gardener
Mr Andrew Priddle
The P & C Association has been an extremely active body that enjoys good attendance rates at its
meetings. The level of voluntary support is commendable, an achievement that the whole
community should reflect on with pride. This group conducted a number of fundraising events,
including a ‘lapathon’, quiz night and student discos. Together, these events raised valuable finances
for the school. During 2014 the P & C provided funding in excess of $20 000! The majority of this
money enabled the school to undertake a major upgrade to the school library. The P & C also
contributed funding towards the Year 6 and 7 students attending their Big Days Out, supporting
technology resources across the school, the purchasing of a school license for the Reading Eggs
literacy resource and contributing a small percentage towards the School Chaplain expenses.
Volunteer Parents
Throughout the school there is significant evidence of parent volunteers in the classrooms, in the
library, on excursions, at ‘in-school events’, in the canteen and coordinating book club, to name but
a few. The school considers itself very fortunate to enjoy this level of support.
Student Performance Summary
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WHAT THE DATA
TELLS US
Reading:
Year 3 and 5 students were at the
expected level, consistent to
schools from statistically similar
backgrounds. Year 7 students at
Goollelal Primary performed
above schools from statistically
similar background s and
substantially above the average
level for all Australian schools.
Spelling:
Year 3 and 7 students were at the
expected level, consistent to
schools from statistically similar
backgrounds. Year 5 students at
Goollelal Primary performed
above schools from statistically
similar background s and
substantially above the average
level for all Australian schools.
Writing:
Year 3 students at Goollelal
Primary performed below schools
f r om s t at i st i c al l y s i mi l ar
backgrounds. Year 5 students
were at the expected level. Year
7 students achieved at a level
above schools from statistically
similar background s and
substantially above the average
level for all Australian schools.
Grammar and Punctuation:
Year 3 students at Goollelal
Primary were at the expected
level. Year 5 students excelled
and were substantially above the
standard achieved by students
from schools from statistically
similar backgrounds. Year 7
students achieved at a level
above schools from statistically
similar background s and
substantially above the average
level for all Australian schools.
Numeracy:
Year 5 and 7 results were above
the standard achieved by
students from schools from
statistically similar backgrounds
and substantially above the
average level for all Australian
schools. Year 3 students at
Goollelal Primary performed close
to schools from statistically similar
backgrounds, although were
above the average level for all
Australian schools.
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Student gain
NAPLAN results displayed here
relate only to matched students.
Matched students are those who
sat two consecutive NAPLAN
tests (2012 – 2014) at the same
school and have results at two
year levels. At Goollelal Primary
this was 71% of students in the
Year 3-5 data and 76% in the 5-7
data shown.
Reading:
Year 3 (2012) – Year 5 (2014)
AND Year 5 (2012) – Year 7
(2014)
Year 3 (2012) – Year 5 (2014)
AND Year 5 (2012) – Year 7
(2014)
When starting from a similar first
assessment score: The average
achievement of students at
Goollelal Primary School, over
the two year assessment cycle, is
far greater than the average
achievement gain displayed by all
students.
Numeracy:
Year 3 (2012) – Year 5 (2014)
AND Year 5 (2012) – Year 7
(2014)
When starting from a similar first
assessment score: The average
achievement of students at
Goollelal Primary School, over
the two year assessment cycle, is
greater than the average
achievement gain displayed by all
students.
Sharing, Caring & Learning
Writing:
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STUDENT PREFECTS
Lorna Wilson
Skyelar Duffy
Dana Fung
Vai Krishnan
Sarah McDonough
Megan Pearce
FACTION CAPTAINS
Charli Hagen
Emily Harris
Kaea Waterson
Galen Savigni
Jade Ellis
Grace Cormack
Oliver Dijkstra
Isaac Montgomery
Rhiannon Clarke
Charlize Thornton-Elliott
Sam Cook
George Pearl
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This table is a summary of assessment levels from the semester two 2014 report data and indicates the percentage of students achieving an A, B, C or D:
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2014 Surveys
RATING
SCORE
Strongly agree
5
Agree
4
Neither agree nor
disagree
3
Disagree
2
Strongly Disagree
1
Using the ‘School Survey’
online tool (standard across
Department of Education
schools) the school conducted
four surveys, with an excellent
response level for each
survey; Parents (July 60%
completion rate), Staff (July
95% completion rate), Year
6/7Students (October 100%
completion rate) and
Kindergarten Parents
(October 70% completion
rate).
All surveys used a five point
‘Likert’ scale format (strongly
agree, agree, neither agree
nor disagree, disagree,
strongly disagree). Full results
were made available to the
school community. All surveys
indicated a high level of
satisfaction across the school,
with many areas of strength
evident. Key areas have been
included in this Annual
Report.
Goollelal Primary School Student Survey 2014
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
My teachers expect me to do my best
My teachersprovide me with useful feedback about my school work
43%
47%
11%
9%
2%
26%
19%
My school is well maintained
45%
36%
4%
2%
2%
I feel safe at my school
4%
2015 surveys will include
comment areas to allow for
further elaboration where
desired.
72%
26%
2%
Teachers at this school treat students fairly
I can talk to my teachers about my concerns
64%
23%
Student behaviour is well managed at my school
4%
2%
My school takes student's opinions seriously
55%
23%
23%
47%
34%
11%
9%
My school gives me opportunities to do interesting things
2%
4%
2%
55%
32%
13%
4%
2%
2%
My teachers motivate me to learn
Strongly Disagree
55%
43%
49%
34%
57%
NA
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Highlights of 2014
The introduction of the ‘friendship chair’ was a wonderful addition to the school in 2014. The
chair is a safe place to sit and find a new friend. It links in with the friendship play area where
students and staff interact and play in activities designed to encourage and build friendships.
Throughout 2014 the school library was transformed into a colourful, ‘state of the art’ facility.
The library is at the heart of the school and now reflects all the functionality and vibrancy
required by a modern school. The students loved being involved with the upgrade and the
P & C worked tirelessly to provide the necessary funds. The money was certainly well spent!
With a focus on history in semester one, the students loved hearing from ‘Tales of Times Past’.
This unique group of storytellers enthralled the students with local tales from history, drawn
from the life experience of senior citizens from the community.
As with each year, the school took time out to celebrate the special role of parents in our
community with a number of days that focussed on thanking mums, dads and grandparents.
Sporting success was again at the forefront in 2014 with our school football team retaining the
Eagles Cup for the second successive year! Year 7 student, Galen Savigni, topped off the
success by being selected to represent Western Australia in the 2014 State AFL 12’s team that
played in Sydney.
Our school Open Night proved a huge success with high turnouts across the school. The
parents and extended family members loved taking a close up view of their children’s various
classrooms and spending time meeting their child’s teachers.
The biennial Festival of Arts was an innovative two days where all students moved away from
their regular activities and launched into countless hours of fun and laughter as they engaged
in a wide variety of arts activities.
Book Week in 2014 saw the whole school turn out in jungle print! There was nowhere to hide
and it was wonderful to see the staff and students all get into the spirit of our special ‘George
of the Jungle’ assembly!
Science Day is always a highlight on the school calendar and this year there were many
intriguing and fascinating experiments to astound and catch the interest of each and every
student.
The Salaka Ensemble, from Ghana, added the rhythm and colour of Africa into the school
environment with a performance of energy and passion.
The weather was perfect for our annual school Athletics Carnival, with sportsmanship being
the clear winner on the day.
In August the school received notification that it had been selected to join the Independent
Public School (IPS) program in 2015. This was the result of much hard work and the
announcement was greeted with celebration and pride throughout the school community.
The ‘Kwells’ were well and truly needed for the Year 6 and 7 Big Day Out aboard the Leeuwin.
The students had a fantastic time and managed to smile after they returned to the security of
dry land!
The 2014 school year concluded an outstanding, 48 year teaching career of Mr Tom Pryde. A
teacher of great passion and immense talent, many hundreds of students were privileged to
learn under the guidance of ‘Mr Pryde’. Tom’s presence at Goollelal Primary School will be
missed.
Our year concluded with a stunning Edu-Dance concert held on a balmy December evening. It
was lovely to see parents, children and extended family all tapping along and celebrating
another fantastic year at Goollelal Primary School.
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Voluntary Contributions Collection Rate 75%
The school has a finance committee that follows an established procedure to formulate and monitor
the school budget in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Administration and Audit Act
(FAAA). Resources are managed according to school priorities identified through school planning
processes. Adequate reserves are held in accounts to support forward planning and replacement
requirements. Asset registers are maintained according to DoE policies.
NB: The school received an ‘excellent’ rating in an internal financial audit conducted in August
2014..
Further information about school performance and finance can be obtained from the
My School Website
(www.myschool.edu.au)
and the Department of Education website
(www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/home.do).
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Destination Schools
Years 6 and 7
Aranmore Catholic College
1
Ashdale Secondary College
2
Belridge Secondary College
2
Emmanuel Christian Community School
1
Greenwood College
19
Joseph Banks Community College
1
Mater Dei College
1
Perth Modern School
4
St Stephens School
9
Wanneroo Secondary College
1
Warwick Senior High School
6
Woodvale Secondary College
12
Directions for 2015
Literacy
K –2
Language: Goollelal Primary School Early Years Learning Continuum implemented through iSTAR methodology in literacy blocks
3-6
Language: Research / Note- taking / Sentence structure
Numeracy
K—2
Understanding Number.
3-6
Maths Proficiency strands of Fluency and Problem Solving
The implementation of the Stepping Stones mathematics resource to support numeracy teaching across all year levels
A continued focus on ‘Connected Practice’, with emphasis on a common shared language between and across all areas of the school.
The consolidation of the iSTAR model to underpin pedagogy across the school. Continued implementation and reporting in the Australian
Curriculum across English, Mathematics, Science, History and the Geography learning areas of the Australian Curriculum. The
expansion of a model of Co-coaching for all teaching staff.
The establishment of the School Board as part of the Independent Public School model. The signing of a three year Delivery and
Performance Agreement (DPA) and development of a 2015-2017 Goollelal Primary School Business Plan.
Greg Clarke, Principal
School Council Representative
April 2015
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Goollelal Primary School
30 Cadogan Street
Kingsley WA 6026
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www.goollelalps.wa.edu.au