NAPLAN results came out last week and The Pocket Public School has done extremely well.
NAPLAN refers to the National Testing Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy. It is applicable to years three, five, seven, and nine
‘We’ve been using data collected to inform our practice as we move forward,’ said Pocket Primary School Principal, Will Glasson.
‘Every three to four years that data gets updated and attainment is our first goal. It’s great to see that the changes we’re making as staff are reflected through our students learning,’ he said.
‘We’re pretty lucky that our teaches are exceptional, the fact we’ve got such an epic team is amazing.
‘There’s been a few changes over the last year and a half that I believe have contributed to these good results.
‘We’ve improved our focus on student wellbeing.If kids are coming to school happy, it makes a big difference to their wellbeing and their academic game.
‘We ensure that every child has at least one trusted adult that they can seek out when they need support.
‘The culture we are creating in classrooms is also important – setting high expectations with how we collaborate with people, and with what our kids can achieve,’ Principal Glasson said.
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