Peace Lutheran Primary School

Annual Report 2018

Welcome. Peace Lutheran Primary School is an independent co-educational school for students

from Preparatory to Year 6 which seeks to provide quality Christian education in a caring environment.

Principal JANELLE TURNER | Council Chair DAVID HAAK

June 2019

This report has been produced by Peace Lutheran Primary School to meet reporting obligations of the Queensland and Australian Governments

D I S C O V E R M O R E A B O U T O U R S C H O O L C O M M U N I T Y

Through Christ – learning, living, loving; mind, body, soul.

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Peace Lutheran Primary School | Annual Report 2018

36 East Street Gatton Qld 4343 www.peacelps.qld.edu.au

Learning experiences Christian Education + Regular times for school worship

+ Class devotions

+ Christian Studies

129 FEMALE STUDENTS

117 MALE STUDENTS

Find out more about NAPLAN and Sources of School

Funding at https://www.myschool.edu.au/ 

To find out more about Our Students

contact the Principal.

246 TOTAL STUDENTS

OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION* *Quality Schools Survey results when averaged

Intensive Literacy + Mini-Lit Prep - Yr 2

+ Macq-Lit Yr 3 – Yr 6

Distinctive Curriculum Offerings + BYOD program Yr 5/6

Diagnostic Reading & Comprehension, and Spelling Programs

+ Individual Learning Plans provided for students with support or extension needs

+ Leadership Program in Yr 5

+ Pastoral Care Program

+ Pods of laptops and IPads

+ Short Courses conducted by Learning Support Teacher

+ Specialist Teachers in Music/Drama/PE dance and swimming lessons

+ Structured Programs such as BrainGrow to assist in emotional development and wellness

Sport + Inter-house swimming, cross-

country and athletics carnivals

+ District, Regional and Lutheran School sporting competitions

LOTE + German Yr/6

Extra-Curricular Activities + Camps/Excursions conducted from

Prep – Yr 6.

+ Primary Art Colours

+ Lego Club

+ Fun Room

+ Eco Warriors

+ Chess Club

+ Box Room

2018 Attendance Rate (%) by Year Level*

Prep – Year 6

95 95 95 94 95 94 92

PREP YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6

*The average student attendance rate. Student’s attendance at Peace is recorded each day. Parents/ caregivers are contacted if no explanation has been given of a child’s absence. Attendance/late arrivals are recorded on report cards each semester.

Life-long Learning

Our Students

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36 East Street Gatton Qld 4343 www.peacelps.qld.edu.au

Life-long Learning

Our Staff

31 WOMEN ON STAFF

3 MEN ON STAFF

13 TOTAL NON TEACHING STAFF

21 TOTAL TEACHING STAFF

100% TEACHER PARTICIPATION

100% + TEACHER PARTICIPATION

+ STAFF WITH POSITIVE BLUE CARD

$21,743 INVESTMENT IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING (PL)

97% STAFF ATTENDANCE

97% 2016-2018 STAFF RETENTION RATE

Level of Attainment Number of Staff

Doctorate 0

Masters 2

Post Graduate Diploma/ Certificate 1

Bachelor Degree 18

Diploma/Certificate 0

Staff Learning Professional Learning opportunities are provided for both teaching and non-teaching staff. The Staff Development

Program has been compiled to include support and growth in the following three areas:

Educational + Undertaking of the annual

government legislated accountable training sessions and the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) mandated training sessions.

Theological + Participation in regular worship and

spiritual development workshops.

+ Staff Professional Development including units from the ‘Pathways’ program.

+ Encouragement for teaching staff to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Lutheran Education.

Personal + Undertaking the development of a

personal folio for Professional Development programs.

To find out more about Our Staff contact the Principal

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Peace Lutheran Primary School | Annual Report 2018

36 East Street Gatton Qld 4343 www.peacelps.qld.edu.au

Life-long Learning

Our Community

Lutheran schools in Queensland understand the important role

parents play in the education of their children. Without a supportive

home environment, the capacity of schools to maximise each child’s

learning is limited. When teachers, parents and the community work

together to support each child, the child thrives.

There are many different ways that parents can assist their children to be

successful in their learning journey within a Lutheran school.

Voluntary Support Communication

+ Classroom Help

+ Library Help

+ Fundraising

+ Working Bees

+ Camp/Excursion Helpers

+ Tuckshop Services

+ Class Teacher’s letters

+ Fortnightly School Newsletter

+ Parent Information Handbook

+ Prospectus

+ Facebook,

+ P&F

Participation Class Support

+ Class Events

+ Open Days

+ Special Evenings

+ Parent Interview Sessions

+ Sporting Carnivals

+ Assemblies

+ Worship/Special Worship Services

+ Music and Sporting Events

+ Special Days

+ P&F Fundraising Activities

+ Sporting Program

+ Swimming Program

+ Reading Program

+ Excursions and Camps

+ Support-a-Reader

+ Liaising with teachers regarding community facilities and events

P & F Activities

Meetings are held regularly where parents are able

to meet other parents and discuss matters in

relation to providing the best resources possible.

..with what your child is learning 4.5

..that the education programs are suitable for your child 4.4

..that your child feels safe at the School 5.0

..that the school implements initiatives to improve learning 4.6

..that your child’s wellbeing is important to the school 4.7

..the School clearly communicates its mission/ vision to parents

4.3

.. that the School makes you feel welcome 4.9

Parent Feedback Parents are surveyed regularly. The

survey provides the opportunity for

parents provide feedback across a broad

range of areas. This information is used

as part of the College’s commitment to

continuous improvement.

To find out more about Our

Community contact the Principal

OVERALL PARENT SATISFACTION* *Quality Schools Survey results when averaged

How satisfied are you?**

** Survey results included the following average scores on a five-point scale.