Families, students and staff all recently completed an opinion survey for the department.  Our school has received some very positive feedback from this year’s School Opinion Surveys.   I have listed some of the responses from each of the Student, Parent and Staff Surveys. Nearly all of the responses in all categories from the surveys are well above state averages.

Student Feedback (69 students from Years 5 and 6):

• My teachers encourage me to do my best (100%)
• I am getting a good education at my school (100%)
• My teachers expect me to do my best (100%)
• I can access computers and other technologies at my school for learning (100%)
• My school looks for ways to improve (98.5%)
• I like being at my school (100%)
• This is a good school (100%)
• The school gives me opportunities to do interesting things (100%)
• I would recommend this school to others (100%)
• My school encourages me to be a good community member (100%)
• My schoolwork challenges me to think (98.6%)
• I feel safe at my school (98.8%)

    
Parent Feedback (72 respondents):

• Teachers at this school expect my child to do his or her best (98.6%)
• This school celebrates student achievements (95.8%)
• This school encourages me to take an active role in my child’s education (97.2%)
• This is a good school (93.1%)
• The school is well organised (95.8%)
• Teachers at this school motivate my child to learn (91.7%)
• My child feels safe at this school (94.4%)
• My child likes being at this school (94.4%)
• I would recommend this school to others (93.0%)
• I understand how my child is assessed at this school (93.0%)
• The school gives my child opportunities to do interesting things (95.8%)
• This school encourages me to participate in school activities (98.6%)
• The staff are approachable (90.3%)
• Teachers are interested in my child’s well-being (95.8%)
• My child’s Mathematical skills are being developed at this school (97.2%)
• This school is well maintained (98.6%)

Staff Feedback (85 respondents)

• I enjoy working at this school (98.8%)
• I feel this school is a safe place in which to work (97.6%)
• Students are encouraged to do their best at this school (98.7%)
• This school looks for ways to improve (98.8%)
• Students with a disability are well supported at my school (91.6%)
• My school has an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected (96.4%)
• My school encourages me to take responsibility for my work (100%)
• My school encourages coaching and mentoring activities (96.4%)
• Staff at my school are actively involved in Developing Performance discussions. (98.8%)
• My school provides useful information online (100%)
• I can access the necessary information and communication technologies to my job at my school (98.8%)
• My school is well managed (98.8%)
• I am proud to tell others I work for my school (98.8%)