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ANGLE VALE PRIMARY SCHOOL CONTEXT STATEMENT |
SCHOOL CONTEXT STATEMENT Updated: 09/08School number: 0255School name: Angle Vale Primary School1. General informationPart ASchool name: Angle Vale Primary school School NO: 0255 Courier: Barossa Principal: Robyn O Dea Postal Address: Heaslip Rd, Angle Vale, 5117 Location Address: Heaslip Rd, Angle Vale, 5117 District: Barossa Distance from GPO: 33 Phone No: 8284 7222 CPC attached: No Fax No. : 8284 7640
February FTE Enrolment 2006 2007 2008 Primary Special, N.A.P. Ungraded etc. 0.0 Reception 37 40 79 Year 1 34 42 39 Year 2 88 43 49 Year 3 47 46 41 Year 4 39 47 50 Year 5 59 59 46 Year 6 58 58 45 Year 7 53 55 54 3 TOTAL 365 378 403 Part BAssistant Principals: Alex Stokoe and Cheryl Martin School website address: www.anglvaleps.sa.edu.au School email address: robyn.odea@anglvaleps.sa.edu.au or info@anglvaleps.sa.edu.au
Staffing numbers Tier 1: 19.20 Tier 2: 2.3 includes FIR. Ab Ed, ESL, School Counsellor and Special Education Teaching Staff: 3 male teaching staff, and 16 female teaching staff. Support Staff: 3 permanent SSO, 1 AEW and 4 temporary SSO positions (127 hpw).
Out of School Hours Care is available from 6:30am ~ 6:00pm on site After School Hours Care began at school in January 2001 with Vacation Care commencing in April 2001. Before School Hours Care began in January 2005.
Enrolment trends Enrolments are stable with some fluctuations due to housing estates and private schools.
Special arrangements Joint Use agreement with Playford City Council re use of grounds & playing fields and gymnasium as the Angle Vale school site is the only venue in Angle Vale to accommodate sport. A community clubroom is located on school site to support sporting clubs.
Year of opening Opened in late 1800s. Redevelopments in 1989 (Demac) and 1996 (Solid).
Public transport access No public transport (bus). Closest railway station Smithfield (7 kms). A small percentage of students access the Gawler High School Bus.
2. Students (and their welfare) General characteristics The majority of students are of English speaking backgrounds. 5% of students are from non- English speaking backgrounds. 3% of students are Aboriginal, 25% of students are school card holders, and 5% are NEP students. There is an increasing level of outside agency assistance sought for children with disabilities. Parent support is very good where time is available. Many families have both parents working. The community is generally very supportive. Most parents show a keen interest in their childrens learning and in school affairs.
Support offered A LAP programme operates for a limited number of students and intervention programs at all levels are in place. ESL program ~ 0.2 staffing. ACEO ~ 0.2 staffing. Early intervention Programme. Early Years Literacy programme.
Student Management We are implementing a Restorative Practice Model to support Behaviour Development. All teaching staff carry out counselling, but the leadership team supports this process and plays a key part in counselling students. The Primary Assistant Principal has wellbeing and .5 counsellor component within the role. Student management is treated as a collaborative process between school and home.
Student Government The Student Representative Council (SRC) plays an active role in the school decision making process as well as providing vehicles for student activity in the form of discos, charity drives, casual days etc. The Primary Assistant Principal coordinates the SRC. Students are elected for two terms. Meetings are held weekly.
Special programmes Pedal Prix, Wakakirri, Tournament of the Minds, Debating
3. Key School PoliciesSite Learning Plan and other key statements or policies The Angle Vale Primary school is committed to working with the school community to provide high quality, relevant education and care for all students. The current school priorities are Information Technology, Literacy, Numeracy, Wellbeing, and Science.
4. CurriculumSubject Offerings All eight areas of study are offered: There are composite classes in most year levels. The school has a high focus in literacy, thinking skills methodology and technology. Italian is the LOTE subject.
Special Needs Intervention programs are resourced with Early Intervention Grants, Special Education, ESL, Early Years Literacy and Numeracy Grants. Collection of baseline data on NAPLAN results, Reading Ages, Lexile levels, Year 4 & 6 Pat Maths & Spelling Ages, informs teacher planning.
Teaching Methodology Team teaching options, composite classes, single sex groupings where applicable, tandem teaching. Collaborative planning, programming and decision making in teams.
Assessment Procedures and Reporting Parent Information letter sent home early term 1, Formal parent/ teacher interviews late Term 1 and are offered again in Term 3. Written reports sent home end of Term 2 and Term 4.
Joint Programmes We liaise closely with the Angle Vale Preschool. The Preschool offer a transition programme to students which ensures a smooth transition for both parents and students.
5. Sporting Activities Classroom teachers are responsible to teach Daily Fitness and PE lessons. The school is involved in SAPSASA knockout competitions. Angle Vale students are involved in SAPSASA summer and winter sports team selection. Swimming lessons are Term 4. Aquatics programme for Year 6/7 students has been offered regularly. The local Angle Vale community offers cricket, soccer, basketball, and football. Students who wish to play netball generally access the Gawler competition.
6. Other Co-Curricular ActivitiesGeneral Sports Day, Pedal Prix, Special sporting programmes, A‑thons, Book Week, parent helper functions, whole school End of Year Celebrations.
7. Staff (and their welfare)Staff profile Mixture of permanent, tenured and contract staff. Generally there is little staff mobility.
Leadership structure 1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principals.
Staff support systems Year Level Meetings ~ Junior Primary, Middle Primary and Middle School Primary collaborative planning and teaching groups. Strong SSO team, supporting teaching staff and they are responsible for many critical areas of organisation and administration. Regular meetings, documented duties and responsibilities, training of parents and work experience students, Groundsman 15hpw.
Performance Management Staff regularly meet with a member of the leadership team once per term. Staff meetings and year level meetings include time for peer sharing / evaluation of classroom planning, teaching and learning issues.
Staff Utilisation Policies Staff are able to access a base of 1.5 hours SSO time for classroom support. There is also additional SSO time in each class to meet the learning needs of students.
Access To Special Staff Special Ed. 0.6. This is converted to SSO hours for student support. An Assistant Principal coordinates the Special Education Programme, 0.2 ESL support and 0.2 Aboriginal Education.
8. Incentives, support and award conditions for StaffTravelling time Approx 50 minutes from Adelaide, 30 minutes form the Barossa, 15 minutes from Gawler, 15 minutes from Elizabeth. Good traffic access roads from Adelaide to Gawler.
9. School FacilitiesBuildings and Grounds Major Redevelopment opened in Feb 1996. Solid Administration block, Resource Centre, 5 classroom block, full size gymnasium with all facilities. Remaining buildings are DEMAC in poor condition and single transportable ex classroom refurbished into canteen. Disabled access to all buildings. Site is very attractive and functional with excellent staff facilities that are modern and comfortable. Resource levels for staff and students are excellent. Classes have access to 2 networked computers in their rooms as well as fully functional computer room with 30 networked computers and permanent projector with all class rooms fitted with interactive whiteboards. Excellent sporting facilities, both indoor and outdoor. Bus for excursions either private hire or from Gawler High School. Bus transport for secondary students to Gawler High. Excellent facilities for spectators to oval and hard court games and activities barbecue area shelters and verandas.
Cooling All buildings are air conditioned, including the gymnasium. Older air conditioners have been replaced with money from Investing In Our Schools Grant.
Access for Students and Staff with Disabilities All buildings have disabled access from several points. A disabled toilet is located in the administration building.
Access to Bus Transport No public transport.
10. School OperationsDecision Making Structures Democratic decision making exists. Documented organisational policy and procedures for staff. This Information is in the process of updating.
Regular Publications Regular newsletters, comprehensive enrolment information folder, staff induction folder.
Other Communication Parent information meeting held for all new parents before students begin their transition program. Class Newsletter and written reports, Supportive Governing School Council. Grievance procedures for parents, staff and children clearly documented.
School Financial Position Sound financial position, clear designated budget procedures and responsibilities, some year level control.
11. Local CommunityGeneral Characteristics The community consists of a number of rural industries, market gardening, flowers, and vineyards. The community continues to develop rapidly with many parents commuting to work outside of Angle Vale, new housing estates, and a shopping centre has been recently developed to provide service to the growing community. There are few community groups (Progress Association, Neighbourhood Watch) or adult sporting teams (Tennis, Tai Kwon Do). Developed junior sporting clubs include: soccer, football, cricket and basketball.
Feeder Schools Strong links with Angle Vale Preschool. Local High Schools are Gawler and Smithfield Plains High. Currently most students attend Gawler High.
Commercial/Industrial and Shopping Facilities A recently developed (2008) Shopping Centre located at Angle Vale for essential needs, Cafe and take away facilities. Most shop at Munno Para, Elizabeth and Gawler.
Local Government Body Playford City Council: Elizabeth, offices located in Munno Para Phone ~ 8254 0123.
Other Local Care and Educational Facilities Angle Vale Preschool is located next door to Angle Vale Primary School and 2 private childcare facilities. Trinity College Gawler River Campus is also located in Angle Vale.
12. Further CommentsThe rural nature of Angle Vale School combined with a modern redevelopment project provides the growing community with a first class educational and recreational facility. The school has rapidly become the hub of activity in Angle Vale. It is attractive to staff in terms of teaching environments, resources and supportive school community. The school provides a strong focus for the community that will become more cohesive through the increased use of the facilities and as local teams and competitions continue to emerge and develop. The school currently has a positive ethos and is held in high regard by the community. I certify that this is a true and accurate statement.................................................... Robyn O Dea (Acting Principal)
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