Koorana Education Support Centre Warnbro
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| LOCALITY Koorana ESC is sited on the campus of Koorana PS in Warnbro, with its classrooms and administration areas intermingling with the mainstream school. The locality is delightful with learning environment opportunities in the nearby beach and shopping centre which provides real life experiences for the children. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS The Centre is comprised of four classrooms. A storage shed was constructed in 1998, within the fenced playground area. In 1999, playground equipment and a sand pit were installed. In 2000, a large shade, shelter structure was erected over the play equipment, and air conditioning was installed in all classrooms. In 2005 a pergola was erected. A cement floor added in 2006 and seating is to follow. There is a storeroom, utility room and a bathroom. Disabled toilets in each mainstream block are utilised by the Centre. Finally, the offices of the Principal and Registrar are situated in the Primary School administration block. ORGANISATION 2006 organisation comprises four classes: Room 2.2: 9 students - years 1 - 3 Teacher 1.0 FTE, Education Assistants 1.3 FTE; Room 2.1: 9 students - years 3 & 5 Teacher 1.0 FTE, Education Assistants 1.3 FTE; Room 1.3 : 6 students - years 4 - 6 Teacher 1.0 FTE, Education Assistants 1.3 FTE; Room T1 : 8 students - years 6 - 7 Teacher 1.0 FTE, Education Assistants 1.3 FTE; Students all have either a mild or moderate intellectual disability and are catered for individual learning plans. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT 2005 - TAKEN FROM ANNUAL REPORT The 2005 school year was a good one for the Koorana Education Support Community despite the absence of Nicole Badham (Principal) and Sue Cotton (Registrar) in Term 4. The School Development Plan, written by school staff and endorsed by the School Council in 2004 was implemented successfully in 2005. Curriculum priorities for the 2005 school year were: * English - Reading and * Health and Physical Education - Protective Behaviours. Funds were allocated and training undertaken in these and other areas so that individual, group, centre and system targets were met. I would like to congratulate staff for their professionalism in undertaking training and managing learning areas. I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of the ESC Registrar, Mrs Sue Cotton (Term 1 to 3) and Mrs Cathy Fox (Term 4), who have supported the KESC community so effectively. Parents/Carers are also to be congratulated for the support given to the ESC over the last year. Their input into Individual Education Plans, Individual Behaviour Plans, meetings, assemblies, excursions, fundraising and other activities has been much appreciated. Thanks to the Koorana Primary School community who help to make the KESC experience so much richer. I would like to acknowledge the support and expertise made available to KESC by the KPS administrative team, in particular Mr Peter Thatcher. Thanks to the combined Koorana Schools' Council and Koorana Parents and Citizens Association for their ongoing support. District Offices rate schools as to whether they are effective or ineffective. Fremantle/Peel District Office has confirmed that Koorana ESC continues to be in the effective category. This report includes the highlights from 2005 and planning for 2006. Deb Harlow.STAFF Principal 1.00 Registrar 0.6 3 full time teachers 3 part time teachers ( including LOTE) 5.2 Education Assistants 1 School Officer Library 0.1 VOLUNTEER HELPERS Parents and friends of the school are a valued source of assistance. Their input ensures a greater range of programs that can be actioned. THERAPY SERVICES Rocky Bay Incorporated provide Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy services for the Centre's students through its Peel SATS (School Aged Therapy Services) Team. VISITING TEACHERS Koorana ESC has access to visiting teachers with special skills through the Centre for Inclusive Schooling. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST The Centre accesses services according to a service agreement on an on-going basis and provides support to the students and their parents. PARTNER SCHOOL The Centre and Primary School have sharing arrangements in the following areas: Integration, P&C, School Council, Newsletter, Camps, Incursions, Excursions, Library, Photocopying, First Aid, social committee, some Professional Development and Team building activities, Term Planning, Furniture, Internet, Building Maintenance, Medical/Crisis Management/Evacuation Policies, MSB. SCHOOL COUNCIL This is made up of the principals of both schools, 2 parent representatives (ESC), 4 parent representatives, (Primary), 2 staff members (ESC) and 4 staff members (Primary). SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT 2005 - TAKEN FROM ANNUAL REPORT Koorana Education Support Centre shares a School Council with Koorana Primary. Congratulations to Linda Harris who has successfully chaired this group for the fifth year. Linda's efforts in this area are much appreciated. The School Council met regularly during 2005 and dealt with: * 2004 Annual Report; * 2005 Reporting; * 2006 Priorities and School Development Plan and * Contributions and Charges. Thank you to the following KESC School Council representatives for their input and commitment over the 2005 school year. Parents: Joan Kemsley Sheryl Jaksic (moved)/Tracey Goddard Staff: Linda Harris (Chairperson) Linda Smart Deb Harlow STUDENT COUNCIL Members are selected from Year 6 and 7. The ESC has one Year 7 Student Councillor. TRAINEES The Centre is often used as a placement for those on work experience from TAFE and local high schools or those completing teacher training. | ||||
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| 2008-10-03 14:59:28 Added by Anonymous Report abuse
| Sharing of facilities with Koorana PS | Bad human resource management by Principal | There must be better ESC in the area... I wouldn't send my child there. Only 3 Ed Assistants who are there for the children the rest of the staff are there for themselves | ||
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