SCHOOL PLAN 2012 -2014
SCHOOL CONTEXT
Premer Public School is situated on the Coonabarabran Rd approximately one hour from the centres of Gunnedah and Quirindi. The School has a dynamic staff and
community representation and with an increase in community involvement it has raised its profile and boasts an increased enrolment of 28 students and operates with 2
classrooms. Premer school delivers quality teaching to all students. The school is well resourced drawing resources funded by National Partnerships and equity initiatives.
The staff is invaluable and highly attentive to the needs of the students. The student enrolment of 28 comprises of a kindergarten-year 2 group of 13 with the remaining
forming the other classes to year six. Twelve students represent the township with the remaining coming from outlying farms.
The teaching staff comprises of two full time and one part time teacher with a SLSO employed 2 days a week and SAM position 7 days a fortnight.
Our school has benefitted from LOW SES communities funding and equity funding of (CAP).Country Area program.
We are proactive in encouraging a high level of participation and work ethic which inevitably results in increased self esteem and confident young members of our
community. We also actively draw on the increasing bank of community support which assists our schools capacity. The school engages specialised talent in our area
including public speaking consultants, technology coordinators, sport coaches and artistic personnel The school has an important network of surrounding schools which
meet together with consultants to drive specific school targets. Students benefit from sound teaching practice through these initiatives and also have the opportunity to
meet with other schools regularly in social and sporting pursuits.
Key: National Partnership CAP Global black spent funds 2014 updates
Proposed target
INTENDED OUTCOME/S
SCHOOL IDENTIFIED PRIORITY AREA/S
Literacy
Numeracy
Target achieved
Target not achieved or modified 
Enhanced school leadership capacity for school improvement
Increased levels of literacy achievement for every student in line with State, Regional and School Plan targets
Diminished gap in literacy achievement between Aboriginal students and all students.
Increase levels of numeracy achievement for every student in line with State, Regional and School Plan targets
Increased use of technology to enhance mathematical concepts.
Enhance ICT infrastructure
Teachers trained in early numeracy strategies
The staff and students have greater access and skills in the use of digital educational resources
Improved emotional well being of students
The staff will engage in professional learning and research on the National curriculum.
TARGET/S
Matched Year 5 students will achieve greater than or equal to expected growth in NAPLAN 2012 in spelling and reading by 2013
Matched Year 5 students will achieve greater than or equal to expected growth in NAPLAN 2012 in numeracy by 2013
PRINCIPAL’S SIGNATURE:
SED ENDORSEMENT :
DATE:
Enhanced school leadership capacity for school
improvement
Increased levels of literacy achievement for every
student in line with State, Regional and School Plan
targets
Diminished gap in literacy achievement between
Aboriginal students and all students.
TARGET/S
OUTCOME/S
SCHOOL IDENTIFIED PRIORITY : Literacy
Matched Year 5 students will achieve greater than or equal to expected growth in NAPLAN spelling and reading by 2013
Increase the percentage of students in the school who can who can construct texts which are well structured and
descriptive to 60% , currently 40%.
STRATEGIES
INDICATORS
MONITORING
Teachers are encouraged to access
learning communities and develop
skills and Knowledge in reading to
learn.
Enrol in courses and networking
opportunities that are relevant to target
areas as professional development
opportunities arise.
Notebook software.
Classroom teachers embed quality
teaching.
Online courses in understanding
Dyslexia will give support to teachers .
Determining the frequency
and effectiveness of
professional learning.
TIMEFRAME
2012 2013 2014
RESPONSIBILITY
CRT LAST
Reform
R1234
FUNDING
SOURCE/
BUDGET
TPL
$1200
Level of comprehension in
reading to learn sessions.
TPL $1030
Level of students’ sustained
quality writing.
Intervention for students
Establish a teacher to assess and
analyse data in the area of reading
and spelling
Use of software and development of
software with students and teachers to
improve spelling.
Regular testing and use of variety of
activities to support spelling.
Multilit and Minilit is used as
individual and group intervention
program 3 times a week.
Improved diagnostic assessment of
literacy learning in Kindergarten.
Community helpers support
classroom teacher in reading.
Parents indicate a higher level of
participation in reading programs.
Peer interactions and level
of interest with reading
activities.
LAST and
Support
teacher
Assessment in Multilit.
Assessment in Minilit.
Formative assessments.
CRT SLSO
Opportunity for each term
reading roster for both
classrooms.
Parents
community
R24
.1 Allocation
$13,200
1 day
3 days SLSO
$19800 2013
STRATEGIES
INDICATORS
MONITORING
CRT released to:
 administer tests In Best
Start, spelling
benchmarking ongoing
evaluation
 Evaluation of NAPLAN data
of any weaknesses in
students’ performance in
literacy
 Analysis of individual needs
and provision of support
 Regular updating and
monitoring student
progress using PLAN
software
Purchase authentic texts to
supplement class and home reading.
Personal Reading log books
School magazine for every student in
upper division.
Introduce RAFT at 10:00 (Read
anything for ten .)
Subscribe to books in homes
Purchase writing prompts box.
Set up after school study centre.
Resources.
Targeted groups show growth and
increase in confidence.
Evaluating student work
samples over each semester
Targeted students needs identified in
NAPLAN PLAN and school based
reporting. Adjustments made by LST
support team and SLSO.
Sample survey of students
with self monitoring and
reflection of how they rate
their learning.
Computer coordinator to lead
projects to develop computer skills
Provide variety of stimulus to model
and provide time to have sustained
writing time.
Evaluated by the students
capacity to write effectively.
High level literature texts and
Modelled writing resources purchased.
Books with a focus on Oral literacy will
assist speech difficulties.
Students accountable for reading
High level interest readers with
Aboriginal theme.
Higher level of enjoyment in reading
Increased fluency
Staff capacity to improve student
learning outcomes consolidated.
Homework routines established
All students in K-6 will develop skills in
computer use and have access to
develop digital content.
Innovative use of interactive
technologies
TIMEFRAME
2012 2013 2014
RESPONSIBILITY
Reform
R2
CRT
CRT LAST
Students
parents
Continue program based on
interest and availability of
staff.
SLSO Principal
Parents
$3300 8 days
casual 3 term 1
2 term 2
I term 3
2 term 4
.1Allocation
LST
Survey students
Allocate time for specific
time to teach writing
Reward reading regular log
book entries with new
books at gift giving
ceremonies.
FUNDING
SOURCE/
BUDGET
R 245
NP Low SES
$530
S1200
$333
$640
$405
$538
R2346
R14
$400
Computer
coordinator
wages
STRATEGIES
INDICATORS
MONITORING
Employment of additional teacher to
enable fluid and flexible grouping
targeting students with identified
needs using school Best Start and
NAPLAN assessments 0.2 shared for
Numeracy outcomes
Students enter the classroom with a
mindset and capacity to learn.
Use additional teacher to
provide individual and small
group support in literacy if
school enrolment increases
to 26.
TIMEFRAME
2012 2013 2014
RESPONSIBILITY
Principal SLSO
Reform
R345
Minilit & Multilit reading programs
implemented to move target
students on the Literacy continuum.
Specific allowances
Focus on building vocabulary and
increasing typing speed through
type quick program.
Introduce daily editing tasks and
proof reading tests on the grammar
focus using the computer.
Utilise Ipads for building vocabulary
Teachers choose strategies through
SMART software.
Assess writing and explicitly teach
writing criteria using English K-6
syllabus.
Employ a computer tutor to assist in
publishing word documents and
graphic elements utilising software
Support teachers for professional
learning for the introduction of the
National curriculum
Professional learning in specific
software that is comprehensive and
sustained over time.
FUNDING
SOURCE/
BUDGET
NP Low SES
$21,542
Wages teacher
0.2
$22,515
$10,920 wages
teacher
$9600 wages
SLSO
Students showing improved literacy
skills
Ongoing assessment
Computer utilised efficiently as a tool to
improve writing .
School assessments will show that more
students are demonstrating stage
appropriate outcomes in writing.
Students will have skills to access tools
to write texts that have the components
of NAPLAN writing criteria.
The texts will be published in
newsletters.
Students will publish a short story and
poetry anthology for school and
personal use.
Principal
R3
NP Low SES
$1,135
$1287allowance
CRT Principal
Coordinate with Principal
to provide individual tuition
in publisher word
documents.
Teachers will be familiar with the
components of the English syllabus.
Monitor writing styles and
criteria with regular peer
evaluations.
Use works samples and
compare with local schools
Teachers will be equipped to deliver
lessons which are engaging to students.
Train students in using
software effectively.
Computer
tutor
R34
Staff
SASS
234
Computer
Coordinator
See table below
$1700 term
1and 2
$1700 term
3and 4
$4818
12 5
$2468
1800 terms 1
and 2
$642
term 3 and 4
STRATEGIES
INDICATORS
Speech and Drama consultant
employed to assist individuals to
write speeches reports and plays.
High participation and success in public
Speaking and writing competitions.
MONITORING
TIMEFRAME
2012 2013 2014
RESPONSIBILITY
Principal
Consultant
Parents
Reform
2346
FUNDING
SOURCE/
BUDGET
$2400 Term 1 2
$2680
It is intended at the end of the three year cycle that the school
will:
Increase levels of numeracy achievement
Increased use of technology to enhance mathematical
concepts.
Enhance ICT infrastructure
Have greater access to digital educational resources.
Teachers trained in early numeracy strategies
Matched Year 5 students will achieve greater than or equal to expected growth in NAPLAN 2012 in numeracy by 2014
TARGET/S
OUTCOME/S
SCHOOL IDENTIFIED PRIORITY : Numeracy
STRATEGIES
INDICATORS
MONITORING
TIMEFRAME
2012 2013 2014
RESPONSIBILITY
Use situational analysis information to
prepare school plan and modify
annually. Conduct phone interviews
organise surveys and analyse data
School leaders can report on findings
Forums surveys dialogue with
teachers and SED
Principal
SAM
Low SES National Partnership
Funding program ended in
December 2013.
School community
Reform
R5 6
Teacher employed
FUNDING
SOURCE/
BUDGET
NP Low SES
$2,400 casual
wages
TPL Semester 2
$1700
$660 casual
release
Provide professional learning and
resources to support the
implementation of the maths syllabus
Workshops on Numeracy Continuum
NSW Syllabus, arithmetic strategies and
error analysis. Small School cross- stage
programming
Provide professional learning for stage 1
teachers to be trained in early numeracy
strategies
Provide training in PLAN for kindergarten
teacher. Assessment and reporting
Targeted groups supported from analysis
of NAPLAN and school based data
Numeracy team works on
Implementation of the syllabus including
checklists scope and sequence and
programing formats
Build on performance of higher achieving
students to next stage level.
Evaluating courses and
providing opportunities for
further learning when available
to enhance learning
Principal
Teacher Quality
Advisor and
officers
R1 5
Global $1200
Casual teacher
$900.00
Increase in the level of engagement of stage
1 and stage 2 as evidenced by classroom
observation.
Adjustments put in place with evidencein
programs to cater for the needs of relevant
students
Targeted groups show growth and
confidence
Diminished gap in numeracy achievement
between Aboriginal students and all students
No early literacy professional
development courses were
available.
Principal
Move students along the
literacy and numeracy
continuum. Provide regular
feedback to parents
Monitor through work samples
and Personal learning plans
Teacher Quality
Officers
CRT
Principal
Teachers
Curriculum advisors
and officers
learning and
engagement officer
Global $660
Casual teacher
STRATEGIES
INDICATORS
MONITORING
Utilise math software programs and
smart notebook on all computers
Trial wireless network for improved
access
IXL maths software program for
schools and homes. Skwirk Software.
Professional learning in smart
notebook and other maths software.
Upgrade technology with new
computers and Ipads and apps.
A secure reliable computer environment
is supporting student learning and
engagement
Wireless network working
well.
Registration in smart notebook
professional learning
Training was not extensive.
Continue to source training.
Region
R 1,2,3
Access National partnership support
staff to present early numeracy
workshops to teachers and parents
Contribution to Region
Innovative use of interactive
technologies
No workshops were
available
National Partnership
funding ened in December
2013.
SEO
CRT
Parents
R 1,2,3,6
Restructure timetable to have
mental operations as part of the
morning block
Increase performance of lower
performing students in the speed and
accuracy they process mental
operations and problems.
Weekly testing of mentals, problems
and tables facts.
CRT
Principal
Support Staff
R24
Continue to develop quick
recall of tables facts.
TIMEFRAME
2012 2013 2014
RESPONSIBILITY
Principal
DEC IT staff
Reform
R1 3
FUNDING
SOURCE/
BUDGET
$563 software
$360
Hardware
$6,000
$3,000 CAP
$965 hardware
$1850
$1993
$1200
$600 resources
OUTCOME/S
It is intended at the end of the three year cycle
that:
The staff and students have greater access
and skills in the use of digital educational resources
Improved emotional well being of students
The staff will engage in professional learning and
research on the National curriculum.
STRATEGIES
Arrange video conferencing
opportunities for online writing
interschool debating and
Maths challenges.
TARGET/S
SCHOOL IDENTIFIED PRIORITY : Literacy & Numeracy ( Focus on engagement and ICT)
Matched Year 5 students will achieve greater than or equal to expected growth in NAPLAN 2012 in spelling and reading by
2014
Matched Year 5 students will achieve greater than or equal to expected growth in NAPLAN 2012 in numeracy by 2014
INDICATORS
MONITORING
TIMEFRAME
2012 2013 2014
RESPONSIBILITY
Reform
FUNDING
SOURCE/
BUDGET
Global $800
Students will have peer interaction and
support
Teacher and peer led
discussion and reflection
Principal
CRT
Students will experience success in their
learning by being able to support their
own learning
34
Monitor individual
proficiency on each skill.
Focus on achievements and
results document strengths
and weaknesses
Support to write descriptive stories.
Principal:
 leads self evaluation
process and researches
best practice

Leads through professional
development opportunities
Improved access to and training in
computer programs.
Adjust strategies accordingly
to modify plans if
professional learning in the
above are not available.
Principal
CRT
Learning and
engagement
Coordinator
CAP $3,000
126
STRATEGIES
INDICATORS
MONITORING
Upgrade computers and network.
Students surveyed respond with positive
comments
Students are given multiple
opportunities to display skills
Evidence based data of teaching and
learning.
Students will regularly use technology as
a tool for learning
SED to inform of new course
available pertinent to above
learning.
Utilise regional ICT staff to train
students and staff in new programs
in notebook software
Deliver curriculum using
videoconferencing
Reports to community via
ASR.
TIMEFRAME
2012 2013 2014
RESPONSIBILITY
Region
Principal
Computer
Coordinator
Reform
$6,000
12345
Computer coordinator was
employed . School also
sourced personnel skilled in
teaching programs and
purchased computers.
Employ a computer coordinator to
assist students in developing
computer skills.
FUNDING
SOURCE/
BUDGET
$4800
$300
Office supplies
Writer of the week competition.
Student written work chosen to be
published in newsletter.
Develop an anthology of student written
work to be put in a compilation for a
school magazine at the end of the year.
Peer will judge high level
literature based on writing
criteria for various social
purposes. (Information,
entertainment, fact)
Printing company
Printing costs
$2000
Author and Illustrator workshops.


Develop networks with Wollemi
school group to share resources
on National Curriculum.
Build upon existing network in
Tamworth network to assist in
implementing school reforms.
Local school staff meetings at central
school each fortnight build networks
and group professional learning
opportunities.
Plan meetings according to
specific need in school plan
and departmental reforms
Keep up to date with recent school
reforms Every student every school.
Disability standards.
Rural and Remote Education , Great
Teaching inspired learning.
Attend PPA meetings.
PLAST trial
Librarian
Author Illustrator
Craig smith
Phil Kettle
Principals CRT
learning and
engagement
officers.
Leaning and
Leadership
personnel
Public Director of
schools
R 2,3,5,6
INDICATORS
MONITORING
STRATEGIES
Use video conferencing facilities to
take part in virtual excursions and
other learning opportunities with
schools.
Improved access to learning
opportunities at reduced cost for rural
and remote students.
Develop and maintain professional
practice .
Release proficient teachers to
mentor accredited teachers through
planning lesson observations.
New Scheme teacher will have
opportunities for professional
development based on student needs
school plan and areas of strengths and
development.
Teachers and SASS staff will be given
opportunities to continue professional
development.
Encourage placements for internship
at Premer School.
Teachers plan together to support
individuals and groups. Taking
different groups to provide extra
support.
Implement Live life well action plan
Implement Tai chi well being and
dance program
All students benefit from shared and
team teaching approach.
Physical well being
Greater concentration in class
Improved physical fitness More energy
for challenging tasks
Present dances for community dances.
Live Life Well training for additional
classroom Teacher
Personal learning Plans are
developed for Aboriginal students
and other students who are at risk.
Supporting and increasing the level of
performance for each student.
TIMEFRAME
2012 2013 2014
RESPONSIBILITY
CRT Principal
DART virtual
excursions
Online writers
program
Through regular reading and
updates in School Biz, PSA
and My PL teachers and
SASS staff will monitor own
learning opportunities.
Reform
Reforms 3
46
LST
Support
Teacher CRT
Principal
SAM
Reforms 1
23456
Evaluate programs on
completion to extend or
discontinue. Tai Chi Program
not available
Principal
Teachers
parents
146
Each term plans reviewed
and adjusted according to
needs. Ongoing plan to
implement.
Parents Students
CRT Principal
Aboriginal
Consultant
456
Findings reported to
classroom teachers.
teachers continue to build
on their strengths in
professional development
FUNDING
SOURCE/
BUDGET
Global funds
Release
20 days
As training
presents.
Mentoring
training for
LMBR reforms
for SASS staff
and Principal
10 days
$2000
$300
CAP
$1500 dance
classes term 2
$350 Tai Chi
instructor for 10
weeks in term 1
Funded by Govt
Casual Release
$660
$150
INDICATORS
MONITORING
STRATEGIES
Adopt a plan for peer mediation to
settle any minor disputes.
Online Course challenging
behaviours
Social emotional well being
of each student is child improved.
Processes are in place for conflict
resolution strategies.
Students can support each other.
Lower levels of conflict.
Resolve conflicts and improve behaviour
and relationships. Give strategies to
students to adopt at school and beyond.
TIMEFRAME
2012 2013 2014
RESPONSIBILITY
Provide training and support
Monitor progress through
students’ satisfaction.
School leaders
Principal
School Counsellor
Monitor at whole school
level after implementing
interventions.
Principal
CRT
Reform
3 4
FUNDING
SOURCE/
BUDGET
CAP$300
$150
Reforms
356
Minimal
funding. Online
learning after
school.
National Partnership Reforms
Reform 1 Incentives to attract high performing teachers
Reform 2 Adoption of best practice performance management and staffing arrangements that articulate a clear role for principals
Reform 3 School operational arrangements that encourage innovation and flexibility
Reform 4 Provide innovative and tailored learning opportunities
Reform 5 Strengthen school accountability
Reform 6 External partnerships with parents, other schools, businesses and communities and the provision of extended services (through brokering
arrangements)