WOLLUMBIN HIGH SCHOOL PLAN
2012 – 2014
OUTCOMES
LITERACY
Strengthen representation of
students in the top two bands
in spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
WHS results reflect NSW DEC
achievement levels in spelling,
grammar and punctuation.
Decrease number of students
achieving at national minimum
standards in reading
Strengthen representation of
students in the top two bands
in numeracy
NUMERACY
Reflect NSW DEC achievement
level in Numeracy
Achievement level of lower
band students will continue to
show improvement
ABORIGINAL
EDUCATION
Increase school completion
rates and student attainment
for Aboriginal students.
Achieve quality partnerships
between home, school and
community.
STRATEGIES
INDICATORS
RESPONSIBILITY
Whole school focus on sustained
writing –persuasive texts in year 7 &
8
Develop explicit scope and
sequence identifying literacy skills
development stage 2 (primary
school) to stage 6 (seniors)
Improve NAPLAN exam technique
for years 7, 8 & 9 to reduce the
number of non attempts at
questions
Reading Focus: to increase the
amount of inferential questioning in
classrooms
Spelling and vocabulary exercises
implemented weekly through
mentoring
Staff professional learning
2012: Increase the number
of Year 9 students achieving
at proficiency in Reading by
1% and spelling by 2%
Literacy Team
English KLA
Classroom
Teachers
Mentoring
Teachers
Learning Support
Staff
Maintain the focus on mental
arithmetic for years 7 – 10 in Maths
Explicit focus on the teaching of
problem solving for years 7, 8 and 9.
Beginning of all lessons, a NAPLAN
style problem solving/critical
thinking question will be posed for
year 7 to 9
Improve NAPLAN exam technique
for years 7, 8 & 9 to reduce the
number of non attempts at
questions
Focus on numeracy significance
through Quality Teaching in KLAs
Refocus on numeracy continuum
from primary to secondary – on
problem solving
Embed Quicksmart program in
years 8, 9 & 10 for identified
students
2012:Increase the number of
students in the top 3 bands
by 10%
Cultural Awareness update for staff
Aboriginal perspectives embedded
in quality learning activities
8 Ways of Learning implemented
My Story My Learning – Digital PLP
Strengthen parent and community
links
Norta Norta: Literacy support
junior students and tutoring for
senior students
Expand student and parent
knowledge of access to University,
TAFE, traineeships, scholarships etc
Dare to Lead snapshot
2012: All Aboriginal students
have digital PLP in place
2013: Increase the number
of Year 9 students at
proficiency in Grammar and
Punctuation by 5%
2014: Year 9 students are
equating with DEC state
performance in spelling,
grammar and punctuation.
2013:Increase the number of
students in the top 2 bands
by 5%
Maths KLA
Classroom
Teachers
Learning Support
Staff
2014:Maintain the number
of students in the top 2
bands
2013: Year 12 students
successfully complete the
HSC
2014: Year 9 Aboriginal
students demonstrate
positive growth in NAPLAN
tests
Educational Excellence – High Expectations – Student Success
Aboriginal
Education Team
Indigenous
Mentor
Classroom
Teachers
Careers Adviser
WOLLUMBIN HIGH SCHOOL PLAN
2012 – 2014
OUTCOMES
QUALITY LEARNING
Teaching and Learning
programs challenge and engage
students
Assessment tasks and marking
rubrics better reflect Quality
Teaching principles
Implementation of School
Certificate reforms
Implementation of National
Curriculum
ENGAGEMENT
ATTAINMENT
Stronger student engagement
and more consistent
achievement of learning
outcomes
Improved retention rates to
HSC completion
Improved attendance rates
SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP
Enhanced student leadership
opportunities
Increased school leadership
capacity to lead evidenced
based, strategic planning for
improved student outcomes
Strengthen parent
connectedness to WHS
STRATEGIES
INDICATORS
Curriculum differentiation
strategies implemented in all
faculty programs in yrs 9-12
Ongoing coding of lessons and
assessment tasks against Quality
Teaching framework
Develop conceptual programs in
Science (years 7 – 10) and
English (year 9)
Develop explicit marking rubrics for
all junior tasks.
All tasks and marking schemes
placed on MOODLE
Teacher professional development
and planning for Record of School
Achievement (ROSA) and National
Curriculum implementation
2012: All junior assessment
tasks are accompanied by a
marking rubric
Quality teaching focus - catering for
diversity of learning in junior classes
Active participation in Tweed 5
collaborative curriculum program
Implement junior school Top Class
Implement year 11 senior studies
focus program during mentoring.
Continue implementation of ICT and
connected learning strategies
Alternate Curriculum for identified
stage 5 & 6 students focusing on
work readiness
Maintain close attendance
monitoring and parent contact
2012: Maintain student
retention rate above state
level
Aboriginal students encouraged
take up leadership opportunities
Year 10 students trained as Literacy
Peer Tutors
Develop senior student leadership
team
Explicit teaching of WHS
expectations during mentoring
Professional Learning Plans for staff
include school plan focus areas and
leadership professional
development opportunities
Increase communication avenues
between school and parents
Starting High School –parent
support and information processes
2012: Staff interested in
leadership opportunities
incorporate strategies to
build capacity in their PLPs
2013: Year 10 and 11
students complete ROSA
requirements
RESPONSIBILITY
Quality Teaching
Team
Technology Team
Executive Team
Classroom
Teachers
2014: National Curriculum
implementation has
commenced
2013: Move student
retention toward 70%
2014: Student retention
maintained at 70% or better
2013: Increased student
numbers in leadership roles
2014: School satisfaction
survey indicates
improvement in parent
connectedness
Educational Excellence – High Expectations – Student Success
Quality Teaching
Team
Executive Team
Positive
Behaviour for
Learning Team
Top Class Team
Welfare Team
Classroom
Teachers
Executive Team
Staff
Community
Liaison Officer
Indigenous
Mentor
Senior Student
Working Party