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2020
—2018
School Community Plan
PRIMARY SCHOOL
GREENMOUNT
Greenmount Primary School
Welcome to
meeting our set targets.are delivering quality teaching and learning programs and document, it will be revisited regularly to ensure that we Greenmount Primary School staff. As a working developed in collaboration with the School Board and key focus areas, targets and strategies. It has been
with details of priorities, 2020-strategic direction for 2018s ’Our School Community Plan outlines the school
social skills and engagement in learning.
programs which encompass the development of key professional staff deliver comprehensive educational students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the dedicated and Catering for a stable population of approximately 380
community which is valued by all. and supportive environment. There is a genuine sense of and carers work collaboratively in a mutually respectful
development. The staff, parents ’ aspects of our studentsfor its inclusive approach to education and its focus on all Greenmount Primary School has an excellent reputation
community. The school continues to be well regarded in the local historical links to the Blackboy Hill Commemorative site. operated from its current location and maintains strong cottage on Innamincka Road. Since 1964, the school has in July 1913 when the school was located in a small The first students of Greenmount Primary School enrolled
lifelong learners.
them with essential skills to be and teaching programs which equip engage students in quality learning supportive learning environment and
We provide an inclusive, safe and
achieve their full potential.
strive to empower our students to At Greenmount Primary School we
Our Vision
Our Motto
respectful and positive manner
We interact with everyone in a mutually Relationships
ourselves goals and work hard to achieve them
We do our best in all that we do. We set Excellence
to learn and share our thinking and ideas We work together, supporting each other
Collaboration
make positive choicesWe are accountable for our actions and able to
Responsibility
challenging situations and solving problems We can regulate our emotions, coping with
Resilience
ourselves and otherss differences, caring for ’We value each person
Respect
motivated to improveWe are engaged in the learning process and
Learning
together
commonly understood purpose and work Students, home and school have a
connected to real life situations Learning is integrated, purposeful and
and emotional needs are met Their individual learning, social, physical,
ongoing, informative feedback goals and are provided with regular
They are set high expectations, appropriate valued and they feel supported
where their efforts and contributions are They have a caring and safe environment
We believe that students learn best when:
sid
Learning side by
Our Values
Our Beliefs
helps them achieve their goalsStudents are taught, and understand, how the process of learning
their learningStudents are understanding of how a positive mindset impacts on
Learning dispositions are taught and reinforced in all classrooms
for learningStudents have a positive mindset
and feedback
Additional teachers are trained to facilitate teacher conferencing accountable learning environments
CMS strategies are used to establish and maintain safe and needs’ personal adjustments based on students
Individual Behaviour Support Plans are implemented to provide processes involved
Policy develops consistency in metalanguage and Behaviour Supporting Positive s ’The continuing implementation of the school
conducive to learningand create a safe environment Positive behaviours are evident
embedded in the school
Expectations of student behaviour are clarified, reinforced and respect are used by the whole school community
The shared metalanguage of relationships, responsibility and explicitly taught and modelled in all classrooms
The whole school behaviour focus is introduced at assemblies and
interactions with othersbe successful in their the skills and language to Students are provided with
SUCCESS CRITERIA INTENTIONS
and happy at school is maintainedThe high percentage of students feeling safe
and school activitiesdispositions and attitudes towards school Student feedback reflects positive
student behaviours throughout the schoolBMIS data continues to reflect positive
Targets:
where wellbeing is a focus.responsible young people. We teach the skills and language needed to create a school community supported. Our positive and proactive approach develops resilient, socially and culturally aware and Greenmount Primary School provides a learning environment in which students feel safe and
SAFE and HAPPY STUDENTS
LEARNERS
varying abilities and learning styles’ Teachers develop a repertoire of strategies to cater for students
an opportunity to progressearning is targeted at varying levels, providing all students with L
of work
through differentiated programs Individual student needs are met
and higher order thinkingSTEM program facilitates collaboration, creativity, problem solving
report on student achievementTechnologies curriculum is implemented and teachers confidently
delivered in all classrooms
and Mathematics (STEM) is Science, Technology, Engineering
thinking skillss Taxonomy and Higher Order ’Questioning Techniques, Bloom
Professional Learning is accessed by teachers, including and creativity
Collaborative tasks and integration of IT support problem solving thinking skills are used
Teachers provide authentic tasks in learning where higher order
thinking skillsproblem solving and higher order Students are explicitly taught
SUCCESS CRITERIA INTENTIONS
student progress and achievementNeeds (SEN) reporting inform parents of individual Individual Education Plans and Special Educational
implementation of STEM programTeacher survey reflects confidence in delivery and
indicate that students are engaged in learningClassroom observations and student feedback
Targets:
learning and deliver programs that enrich student learning.through challenge. Teachers use a comprehensive range of strategies to promote engagement with At Greenmount Primary School students and staff have opportunities to develop their strengths
ENGAGED and CHALLENGED
support at point of need
Professional Learning agenda is reviewed to provide targeted impact of teaching
Assessments provide information about student progress and Feedback is targeted, timely and specific
students and feedback informs students of their progressLearning Intentions and Success Criteria are clearly articulated for
data, NAPLAN data and performance profilesOn Entry Team planning identifies key skills to be taught each term using
on their progressprovided with quality feedback explicitly taught and students are Content and key skills are
SCSA (School Curriculum and Standards Authority) resources numeracy strategies and DoE (Department of Education) and
First Steps Continue to implement the West Australian curriculum, IT continues to be integrated into classroom practice
appropriate activitiesStudents in higher bands are identified and extended with age
programsCollaborative and integrated tasks are included in classroom
skillsclassrooms to support transfer and application of knowledge and A bank of problem solving tasks is developed and utilised in
learning’ challenge and extend students
Opportunities are provided to
and learning programCommon assessment tasks and moderation inform the teaching
cohortsImprovement targets clearly articulate expected achievement for
higher bandsData is used to guide planning for students identified at risk and in
individual leveleffectively at school, class and targets for improvement and plan Whole school data is used to set
SUCCESS CRITERIA INTENTIONS
Schools Like higher bands when compared to
Increase the percentage of students in NAPLAN Numeracy testing
average in Like Schools higher than The Year 3 and 5 average to be equal to or
Targets:
applying knowledge to problem solving tasks.learning areas. Students approach Mathematics with confidence whilst building their skill base and Greenmount Primary ensures students develop an appreciation of Mathematics across all
MATHEMATICS
impact of teaching
Assessments provide information about student progress and Feedback is targeted, timely and specific
students and feedback informs students of their progress.Learning Intentions and Success Criteria are clearly articulated for
data, NAPLAN data and performance profilesOn Entry Team planning identifies key skills to be taught each term using
literacy strategies and DoE and SCSA resourcesFirst Steps Continue to implement the West Australian curriculum,
on progressprovided with quality feedback explicitly taught and students are Content and key skills are
schoolPhonological Awareness and Reading programs throughout the Parent group is trained to provide additional support for
appropriate activitiesStudents in higher bands are identified and extended with age
Literacy programsCollaborative and integrated tasks are included in classroom
learning
’ challenge and extend studentsOpportunities are provided to
practice in all classrooms
Network focus on Writing in 2018 is built on to develop best Targets set reflect focus on continuing school improvement
Student progress is monitored at team and whole school level which informs teaching and learning programs
Assessment schedule incorporates relevant and diagnostic data
class and individual levelplan effectively at school, targets for improvement and Whole school data is used to set
SUCCESS CRITERIA INTENTIONS
Schools Like higher bands when compared to Increase the percentage of students in
NAPLAN Literacy testing average in Like Schools higher than
The Year 3 and 5 average to be equal to or Targets:
on the development and strengthening of essential literacy skills.Greenmount Primary School ensures students develop an appreciation for language, focussing
ENGLISH
Through friendship, fun and hard work we can realise our dreams s differences whilst working as a team’We respect each person
At Greenmount Primary we are learning side by side Our emblem is our badge of honour worn with pride
Their bravery and valour we aspire to today
Soldiers trained upon the ground where we now work and play
A lone pine stands on Blackboy Hill planted in our history
Settled in the bushland high above the city
Our School Song