Strategic Reports & Plans
As part of the Improvement Cycle, Victorian
government schools undertake a review, every four years to provide
an independent analysis of the school's performance against the
goals and targets in their school strategic plan and to create a
self-sustaining cycle to improve student outcomes in the future.
2022 was the year of our School Review. The review process was
rigorous and helped to identify the right areas of focus for the
next strategic period. In Term 4, as a result of the outcome of
the Review process, time was spent with staff to unpack the
Vision, Mission and Objectives statement and to identify priority
areas for future Annual Implementation Plans.
Through this rigorous process we were able to
identify the Dimensions in the Framework for Improving Student
Outcomes (FISO 2.0) that are strengths and areas of focus.
Strengths identified include:
* Strategic resource management is aligned with our Annual
Implementation Plan and teacher Professional Development Plans.
* The Essendon Primary School Vision, Mission and Values
statements have been identified and the school is beginning to
embed them in our daily practice.
* Essendon Primary School has a strong culture of collaboration,
building trust and a collective belief and commitment that all
students achieve 12 months growth in 12 months.
* Pedagogy coaches provide whole school evidence based
professional learning and work closely with PLT supporting
teachers.
* Leadership provides ongoing opportunities for staff professional
development and promoting potential leaders. Leadership supports
the PLC Inquiry Cycle of improvement by allocating time and
resources.
* The Assistant Principal and staff work closely to implement
strategies in addressing barriers that impact student
engagement. Plans are created and are implemented to support
those 'at risk'. The Assistant Principal and staff are highly
supportive of student well-being.
* The Positive Behaviour Support program has a dedicated
Professional Learning Team. The Essendon Primary School Behaviour
Matrix has been reviewed and reflects the Essendon Primary School
learning environment. All teachers contribute to maintaining a
safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
* Essendon Primary School is seen as a community resource being a
base for programs such as soccer, netball teams, Out of School
Hours Care. We have established links and partnerships with many
community members and groups.
Considerations for 2023 include:
Our priority for 2023, along with the Department
of Education and Training priority goals is to strengthen
students’ participation and engagement in school through student
voice, agency and leadership by embedding an agreed schoolwide
understanding and approach to student voice and agency.
Learning
Support both those who need extra support and those who have
thrived to continue to extend their learning, especially in
numeracy
Implement the Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI) to establish a
targeted support program for students
Implement MiniLit & MacqLit intervention programs across the
school
Wellbeing -
Effectively mobilise available resources to support students'
wellbeing and mental health, especially the most vulnerable
Strengthen and embed the whole school approaches to School Wide
Positive Behaviour Support, Restorative Practices, Circle Time,
Zones of Regulation and Respectful Relationships
Differentiate student learning to ensure there is academic challenge and teaching is at each student’s point of need and increase student voice, agency and leadership in their learning, the classroom and school life.
We are currently in the process of implementing the 2023 Annual Implementation Plan of the 2022-2026 School Strategic Plan.
2022 - 2026 School Strategic Plan
2023 Annual Implementation Plan
2022 Annual Report
2022 Annual Implementation Plan
2021 Annual Report
2021 Annual Implementation Plan