Issue Term 4 Week 3 20/10/16 * Provide staff with a range of PD activities to – optimise the skill set of an expert teaching Dates To Remember team. * Embed the consistent curriculum planning 3:30pm * P&C Meeting and delivery process. 07/11/16 * Strengthen student data tracking and the 04/10/16 – * Term 4 actions required to move to students into the 09/12/16 Upper 2 bands (NAPLAN) * Junior Assembly 21/10/16 The full Executive Summary can be found on the school’s website. * Senior Assembly 28/10/16 * Disco 28/10/16 * Free Dress Day 04/11/16 * Minden Markets 13/11/16 School Opinion Survey Data * Christmas Carnival 25/11/16 From The Principal The results are in and for the fourth year in a row the feedback is very positive across the 3 Whole School Review survey groups of students, parents and staff. Here is a snapshot of what our students thought: Prior to the holidays, our school participated in I feel safe at my school 100% a Full-School Review where three practising My teachers motivate me to learn 100% Principals interviewed staff, students, parents, local community members and partner My teachers encourage me to do my best organisations over a three day period. Last 100% week, we received the official report My teachers clearly explain what is required in comprising key findings and advice for future my school work 100% action. We can all be very proud of our school as the key findings rate Minden very highly in My school encourages me to participate in terms of organisation, management and school activities 100% performance. Whilst many schools receive a I like at my school 98.2% number of explicit recommendations to inform future action plans from this process, Minden My teachers expect me to do my best 98.1% has been provided with three general themes which will underpin our work for the next four My school is well maintained 98.2% years. I understand how I am assessed at my school This is a significant achievement for our 98.2% school and testament to the dedication and I can access computers and other support provided every day by our community. technologies at my school for learning 98.2% The three key improvement themes include: I enjoy using computers and other technologies at my school for learning 98.2%
Issue Term 4 Week 3 – 20/10/16 Dates To Remember * P&C Meeting 3:30pm 07/11/16 * Term 4 04/10/16 – 09/12/16 * Junior Assembly 21/10/16 * Senior Assembly 28/10/16 * Disco 28/10/16 * Free Dress Day 04/11/16 * Minden Markets 13/11/16 * Christmas Carnival 25/11/16 From The Principal Whole School Review Prior to the holidays, our school participated in a Full-School Review where three practising Principals interviewed staff, students, parents, local community members and partner organisations over a three day period. Last week, we received the official report comprising key findings and advice for future action. We can all be very proud of our school as the key findings rate Minden very highly in terms of organisation, management and performance. Whilst many schools receive a number of explicit recommendations to inform future action plans from this process, Minden has been provided with three general themes which will underpin our work for the next four years. This is a significant achievement for our school and testament to the dedication and support provided every day by our community. The three key improvement themes include: * Provide staff with a range of PD activities to optimise the skill set of an expert teaching team. * Embed the consistent curriculum planning and delivery process. * Strengthen student data tracking and the actions required to move to students into the Upper 2 bands (NAPLAN) The full Executive Summary can be found on the school’s website. School Opinion Survey Data The results are in and for the fourth year in a row the feedback is very positive across the 3 survey groups of students, parents and staff. Here is a snapshot of what our students thought: I feel safe at my school 100% My teachers motivate me to learn 100% My teachers encourage me to do my best 100% My teachers clearly explain what is required in my school work 100% My school encourages me to participate in school activities 100% I like at my school 98.2% My teachers expect me to do my best 98.1% My school is well maintained 98.2% I understand how I am assessed at my school 98.2% I can access computers and other technologies at my school for learning 98.2% I enjoy using computers and other technologies at my school for learning 98.2%
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