From the Principal 

NAPLAN

Our students should once again be congratulated on their excellent NAPLAN results. Whilst we still have some work to do to fully understand the data, we can share with you some of the highlights including:

Year 3 Results

• 89% of our Year 3 students were assessed to be in the Exceeding or Strong levels for Reading
• 91% of our Year 3 students were assessed to be in the Exceeding or Strong levels for Writing
• 82% of our Year 3 students were assessed to be in the Exceeding or Strong levels for Numeracy
• 82% of our Year 3 students were assessed to be in the Exceeding or Strong levels for Spelling
• 82% of our Year 3 students were assessed to be in the Exceeding or Strong levels for Grammar and Punctation

Year 5 Results

• 88% of our Year 5 students were assessed to be in the Exceeding or Strong levels for Reading
• 91% of our Year 5 students were assessed to be in the Exceeding or Strong levels for Writing
• 94% of our Year 5 students were assessed to be in the Exceeding or Strong levels for Numeracy
• 88% of our Year 5 students were assessed to be in the Exceeding or Strong levels for Spelling
• 88% of our Year 5 students were assessed to be in the Exceeding or Strong levels for Grammar and Punctation

It should also be noted that every student was given the chance to do the NAPLAN tests and Camelot Rise was recently commended for this inclusive approach. We need to give every child every opportunity to achieve and to also understand what areas they need to improve on. This information will be used to further identify where we can improve, and teachers will sift through individual results to identify any gaps in knowledge and where each child’s point of need is as we continue to support their learning.

Attitudes to Schooling Survey

Every year all Year 4 – 6 students complete an ‘Attitudes to Schooling Survey’. This survey is completed online and enables students to reflect on their experiences at school. Our results are always excellent; however, we are always looking at ways to improve these results even further.

We are still unpacking a lot of the data we received but we would like to share with you some of the initial results:

These are excellent results, and we will continue to strive to improve to ensure Camelot Rise PS provides the best learning environment for all our students.

Conference Professional Learning

Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Australian Primary Principals Association Conference. Throughout the conference there was a significant amount of new learning and opportunities to catch up with colleagues. One of the big take-aways for me was the success of Australian schools, despite what is often reported through the media. It was noted that a Year 8 student’s reading level today is 1 year higher than it was 15 years ago. That’s an extraordinary improvement and it underlines the fact that some of the international testing regimes do not offer a level playing field. In a nutshell, it means that we are not being measured by the same standards, yet Australians schools and universities are incredibly popular with international families for a reason.

In the end, when Camelot Rise compares our results, we compare our results with one of the highest achieving networks in the country or schools with similar demographics. We look at the data and see what we can do to continually improve the education we provide for your children. The world is a competitive place, and our goal is ensuring that every child that is entrusted into our care is as well prepared for that as possible.

Defibrillator

Recently our school purchased a St John’s Defibrillator. This is located in the foyer of the front office. We hope that we never have to use this, however, it is very reassuring to know that we have this available if any member of our school or local community requires this.

DEFIBRILLATORS SAVE LIVES

Why you need a Defibrillator during a sudden cardiac arrest:

• Defibrillation within the first few minutes of having a Sudden Cardiac Arrest increases the chance of survival to over 70%
• Without early defibrillation with an AED, less than 5% of cardiac arrest victims survive
• Without defibrillation, for every minute that passes, the chance of survival reduces by 10%
• Average Victorian ambulance response times are approximately 8-10 minutes in metro areas and up to 30 minutes in regional areas – defibrillation in combination with CPR gives victims the best chance of survival when waiting for Ambulance to arrive

https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/products/defibrillators-aed/

Child Safe Standards

The new Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order 1359 began on 1 July 2022. In preparation to meet the new standards, Camelot Rise Primary School is building on existing child safety strategies, policies, and practices to strengthen our culture of child safety and protect children from abuse.

Standard 1 

Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued

Standard 2

Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.

Standard 3

Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

Standard 4

Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

Standard 5

Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.

Standard 6

People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.

Standard 7

Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.

Standard 8

Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.

Standard 9

Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.

Standard 10

Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.

Standard 11

Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/#TOC-1

Father's Day Pizza Night

We are looking forward to our upcoming Father’s Day Pizza Night on Thursday, 7th September.

We are aware that this event is after Father’s Day which will is on Sunday 3rd September, however, our Year 6 students are on camp the week prior so we will hold our ‘Father’s Day Pizza Night’ on Thursday, 7th September. More information about this event will be posted on COMPASS.

Year 6 Camp

Our Year 6 Camp will be held from Monday, 28th August to Friday, 1st September. This camp will be held at the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club. This promises to be a fantastic week.

www.clublorne.com.au

Thanks to Mrs Newstead and Mrs Yoong for leading and attending this camp.

Friday 18th August, Pupil-free Day

Friday, 18th August will be a Curriculum Day (Student Free day at Camelot Rise Primary School). Our Camp Australia Out of School Hours Care program will be operating. You will need to book in with Camp Australia if you would like to access the program. 

Matthew Coney and Ben Heys