On behalf of the Board of Directors of Hunter Valley Grammar School (HVGS); Dr Ken Dobler; Mr Tony Dockrill; Mrs Heather McLaren OAM; Mrs Michelle McPherson; Rev Dr George Garnsey; and Ms Jodi Stapleton, I congratulate the excellent staff of Hunter Valley Grammar School for their hard work and resilience throughout the most challenging year in my experience as a Board Director. I thank the Board Directors who also worked tirelessly for the School. The Board met both formally and informally, remotely and in person, in the Boardroom and in Directors’ loungerooms, often on many occasions in a single week, throughout the second half of 2020. COVID-19 was responsible for much of 2020’s struggles. The threat of the virus and its impact on us as individuals and as members of the School community saw us confronted with Mrs Kristine Littlewood Board Chair
unprecedented situations and emotions. After many years of continued growth, development, and improvement, HVGS felt the full force of 2020. Important decisions were made to keep the School open. There were considerations around remote teaching and learning and what could be delivered safely, effectively and seamlessly; consideration of the wellbeing of staff and students; and ongoing monitoring and management of restrictions and safety precautions. I am pleased that at HVGS, staff could continue teaching and students learning. The Board continued with the review and updating of the many policies essential to running the complex organisation that HVGS is. Also, during 2020, an external Human Resources consulting firm was engaged to assist School operations. The Board will continue to explore ways of improving our practices, policies and procedures to ensure that HVGS remains the outstanding School it is. Mr Paul Teys resigned from his position of Principal at the end of the year after 15 years of service to the School. We also farewelled some of our much loved and valued staff members several ‘foundation’ staff members who have been at the School for many years retired, and some staff moved on to pursue existing or new and exciting passions,
I humbly thank the magnificent staff who faithfully served the School in 2020, and the students who kept
coming every day “business (not quite) as usual”. Thank you to our parents for their continued support through a challenging year. I also wish to acknowledge the Executive Leadership Team of Mrs Fiona Devlin (Acting Principal), Mr Daniel McClintock (Head of Junior School), Mrs Xanthe Fallins (Chief Financial Officer) and Mr Nick Jolliffe (Dean of Academics) for their professionalism and loyalty in accepting the interim leadership mantle. Thanks also to those who have “stepped up”. Despite the challenges, there have been many positives. The completion of Treetops Restaurant and Meeting Place Café has created a beautiful space for our students and staff to socialise and nourish minds and bodies. The new ELC STEM space is up and running; the farm is thriving; the main campus looks exceptionally beautiful and is filled with happy, smiling students. Our 2020 HSC results were among our best, and we are looking forward to 2021 with renewed vigour and optimism. Mrs Kristine Littlewood Chairman on behalf of the Board of Directors
Treetops Restaurant and The Meeting Place Cafe 3
Hunter Valley Grammar School is the region’s own premier independent, coeducational school for students from Preschool to Year 12. Centrally located in East Maitland, we serve families of the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and beyond.
Treetops Restaurant and The Meeting Place Café was constructed and opened in mid-2020 and has quickly become a ‘destination’ in the School for students and staff to socialise and enjoy tasty food and company.
At Hunter Valley Grammar School parents are our partners and children are safe to be themselves, in an optimistic, healthy learning environment. We unashamedly believe that students benefit from striving for high standards and from an education that is anchored in our School’s Values for Life.
HVGS students experience a balanced education. As a teaching and learning community that encourages the pursuit of excellence in all areas, our exhaustive and extensive range of cocurricular activities challenge, broaden and develop our students beyond the classroom. The opportunities cut across a broad range of interests: academic challenge, gifted and talented programs, the creative and performing arts, sport, debating and public speaking, STEAM, agricultural clubs and associations.
HVGS students enjoy outstanding facilities on 13 hectares of beautifully landscaped, tree-studded grounds. They benefit from the commitment and care of professional staff. Students can choose from a wide range of regionleading academic and cocurricular programs for their personal development and growth. Our teaching and learning programs are designed to prepare young people for a life beyond school, equipping them with a mindset of lifelong learning and the attributes they will need for the workplaces of the future. In an increasingly global economy, greater value will be placed on ‘entrepreneurial’ skills. Young people will need to be flexible, think critically and creatively, collaborate, innovate and communicate.
In 2020, there were 1170 students enrolled, of whom 650 were in the secondary school and 520 in the junior school. The Early Learning Centre had 68 enrolments. Hunter Valley Grammar was ranked in the top 100 NSW schools in 2020 for excellence in academic success with the HSC. The School is an International Baccalaureate school offering the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Career-related Programme.
Contextual information about the School is available on the My School website at http://www.myschool.edu.au
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM FOR LITERACY AND NUMERACY (NAPLAN) As NAPLAN assessments were cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, the most recent information relates to 2019 NAPLAN results which are available on the My School Website at www.myschool.edu.au
The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) credential recognises course completion and attainment levels for students who may leave school after Year 10 and before they receive their Higher School Certificate. Information on the RoSA is available on the NESA website: www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au In 2020, 118 students completed Year 10. Of these, one student left HVGS and transferred to another school. In addition, two Year 11 students left HVGS; one transferred to another school, and one student withdrew.
In 2020, 106 students sat examinations for the Higher School Certificate at Hunter Valley Grammar School. Of these, 102 students were eligible for the award of the Higher School Certificate.
There were 90 mentions on the Distinguished Achievers List, with 42 different students awarded the distinction (approx. 40% of the cohort). Student achievement at Band 5/6 level (or equivalent) reflects 53% of all results across all courses, a result considerably better than State attainment.
Subject Higher School Certificate Achievement over the past three years. *Marks not shown for small candidature ( < 10) to protect individual’s privacy.
Agriculture
Ancient History
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Community and Family Studies
Design and Technology
Drama
Earth and Environmental Science
Economics
Engineering Studies
English (Standard)
Year
No. of students
Performance achievement by % in Bands 5 and 6
2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018
24 18 13 11 15 13 33 34 46 34 38 31 21 14 21 16 13 14 8 13 6 10 13 12 8 6 5
HVGS 71 33 54 46 39 54 61 44 48 32 45 45 43 64 62 50 62 77 * 54 * 70 54 84 * * *
2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018
4 13 5 10 8 11 32 24 12
* 15 20 40 50 55 3 4 0
State 38 31 36 33 35 36 31 31 37 35 33 37 43 46 42 33 45 29 47 47 47 47 44 42 29 31 38 51 52 46 34 32 36 11 12 15
English (Advanced)
Food Technology
Geography
Information Processes & Technology Legal Studies
Mathematics (Standard)
Mathematics (Advanced)
Modern History
Music 1
Music 2
PDHPE
Physics
Society and Culture
Software Design and Development
Studies of Religion 2
Textiles and Design
Visual Arts
French (Continuers)
Japanese (Continuers)
VET Hospitality Examination
2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018
71 80 91 10 8 4 5 9 8 5 20 23 15 49 45 47 34 29 30 3 13 11 16 15 17 4 3 5 35 33 38 18 17 17 9 4 3 6 6 7 9 10 4 4 6 5 6 7 1 2 2 3 2 13 14 3
65 60 62 60 25 100 40 33 75 60 85 78 73 45 47 64 62 66 100 100 54 55 88 80 100 * * * 51 48 61 33 29 47 * * * * * * * 50 * * * * * * * * * * * 31 23 *
63 62 63 29 33 32 42 43 43 32 39 41 44 25 24 27 52 49 52 37 39 42 64 66 65 88 91 91 34 31 33 40 37 34 44 47 37 44 37 44 45 41 57 53 46 65 63 53 64 65 64 56 60 32 29 33
HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE – 1 UNIT EXTENSION COURSES
Subject
English (Ext 1)
English (Ext 2)
Mathematics (Ext 1)
Mathematics (Ext 2)
History (Ext)
Music (Ext 1)
Science (Ext)
Year
No. of students
Performance achievement by % in Bands E3 & E4 HVGS
State
2020
14
100
93
2019
7
*
94
2018
13
100
95
2020
4
*
82
2019
6
*
80
2018
6
*
71
2020
6
*
74
2019
12
92
80
2018
11
100
80
2020
1
*
84
2019
1
*
86
2018
3
*
85
2020
8
*
76
2019
8
*
77
2018
11
64
79
2020
3
*
97
2019
3
*
98
2018
5
*
96
2020
3
*
74
2019
5
*
68
2018
-
-
-
2020 saw a continued focus on upskilling HVGS staff in the practices aligned with the International Baccalaureate. During professional learning days, staff were engaged in learning updates for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Career-related Programmes. HVGS is an NESA endorsed provider of registered professional learning. Whilst this year professional learning activities were impacted due to COVID-19 restrictions, staff undertook training in the areas of positive education and implementing differentiation practices into programs. Staff also engaged in a safety talk from Commissioner Fitzgerald, wellbeing seminars and various courses on online learning. Communities of Practice (COPs) were implemented in the Senior School. Staff were able to choose an area of interest to broaden their knowledge from: pedagogical practices, implementing technology in the classroom, wellbeing, IB or STEM.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Summary of teacher professional learning in 2020. (Note: numbers were impacted due to COVID-19)
Teacher accreditation status
Teacher qualifications *Note that the number of teachers falling within these two categories may not sum to the total number of teachers as reported in the previous accreditation table as some teachers with Conditional accreditation may not be included.
NUMBER OF STAFF PARTICPANTS
IB PYP/MYP/CP/DP Leadership Pastoral Care/Wellbeing Teaching and Learning ICT All staff: WHS/Compliance All staff: Child Protection/CPR/Risk Management
38 10 6 43 6 170 170
LEVEL OF ACCREDITATION
NUMBER OF TEACHERS
Conditional Provisional Proficient Teacher
0 3 14 (part-time) 86 (full-time/permanent)
CATEGORY
NUMBER OF TEACHERS
Teachers having teacher education qualifications from a higher education institution within Australia or
87 full-time and 16 part-time
as recognised within the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) guidelines, or
The staff at Hunter Valley Grammar School are committed to providing an effective learning environment for all students and are highly qualified to fulfil their designated roles. HVGS chooses not to invite staff to disclose their indigenous origin to the School.
NUMBER OF
CATEGORY HVGS workforce composition
STAFF
Teaching Staff Full-time equivalent teaching staff Non-teaching staff
106 99.20 64
Full-time equivalent non-teaching staff
55.90
HVGS staff voluntarily disclose their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. There are two Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff members at HVGS.
Student attendance rates in 2019, Kindergarten – Year 12
YEAR
%
K
95.63
1
95.31
2
95.65
3
95.83
4
95.17
5
95.76
6
94.72
7
94.21
8
94.05
9
93.48
10
93.24
11
94.03
12
94.68
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The School records and retains the daily attendance and absence of all students enrolled in the School by maintaining a daily register for each class. Student absences from classes or school are identified and recorded in a consistent manner by the staff member responsible.
•
•
Unexplained absences from classes or school are followed up in an appropriate manner with the
student and/or their parent or carer. The School notifies parents and/or carers in an appropriate manner where a student has a poor record of school or class attendance.
•
Where unsatisfactory class or school attendance is identified, the attendance issue and any action taken is recorded, as appropriate, on the student file.
At the conclusion of 2020, 104 students graduated from Year 12. This represents a retention rate of 94%. Whole school attendance rate data may be found on the My School website: http://www.myschool.edu.au
Total students from the 2020 cohort eligible for an ATAR = 102 Total number of students offered a University place for 2020 = 89 The remaining students have either joined the workforce, gained an apprenticeship, enlisted in the Australian Defence Force, taken a break from study for travel, or have unconfirmed plans. The majority of our 2020 HVGS graduates have gone on to study degrees at the University of Newcastle in 2021. The Health Science, Law, and Engineering fields remain the most popular areas for further education.
University selections of the Class of 2020
UNIVERSITY
APPROXIMATE % OF STUDENTS
University of Newcastle
60
Sydney University
8
University of New South Wales
6
Macquarie University
5
University of New England
5
University of Technology Sydney
5
Charles Sturt University
3
University of Western Sydney
2
Australian National University
2
Australian Catholic University
2
Other
2
School enrolment policies are detailed on the following pages.
Hunter Valley Grammar School is a non-selective, coeducational, Early Learning Centre (preschool) to Year 12 School. The School is committed to providing a broad curriculum, encompassing a value for life education for each student, embracing their intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual development. Hunter Valley Grammar School operates within the policies of the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA). Policy Hunter Valley Grammar School consists of an Early Learning Centre (preschool) for three and four-year olds and a K - 12 school divided into a Junior School (K - 6) and a Senior School (Years 7 - 12). Interview Process • Parents return Application for Enrolment and required documentation • The School reviews completed Applications and selects applicants for interview depending on vacancy availability • The School conducts enrolment interviews and school tours • The School makes an offer or advises that the application was unsuccessful • Parents accept position by way of paying the Enrolment Bond to confirm the child's placement at HVGS • Continuing enrolment is contingent upon compliance with the School’s Conditions of Enrolment and includes Term fees being paid within 7 days of the commencement of each Term. The School reserves the right to exclude any student where fees are not paid in accordance with policy. Years K – 12 The optimum K-2 class sizes will be 23 students per class, however under some circumstances the Principal may vary these, the optimum class sizes for Years 3 - 12 will be 25 students per class. Enrolment is at the discretion of the School with regard to the date of application and the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Discrimination Amendment Act 2005. Places will be offered to students on a waiting list for a specific year level based on consideration of a variety of factors including the date of application, currently enrolled siblings, children of ex-students and gender balance. ELC – Early Learning Centre The ELC is registered for 50 children per day in 2020. Children may be accepted for up to 5 days per week should vacancies exist. HVGS is registered as a Community Preschool. Hunter Valley Grammar School Early Learning Centre will follow the Priority of Access Guidelines at all times when enrolling children. The waiting list application will reflect these guidelines to ensure that access is provided to families using these priorities. The Priority of Access Guidelines followed by all State funded Preschools are defined by NSW State Government funding Agreements. In no particular order, these are: • • • • • •
Children who are at risk of harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children Children from low income families Children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Children with disabilities Children in their year before school (with highest priority given to children closest to school entry)
Our Early Learning Centre (preschool) enrolment does not automatically ensure a place in Kindergarten. Reservations in the Early Learning Centre will be based on the following factors: date of application and siblings enrolled in the School. Positions may only be offered during Term 3 for any following year; however, enrolments will be considered throughout the School year should vacancies exist. Children who have attended the Early Learning Centre as a 3-year-old will be given priority for positions as a 4-year-old. Resources Infrastructure and human resources are in place to support the implementation of this policy.
Procedure The Principal will develop procedures to implement the policy and report to the Board periodically. Evaluation The Board is responsible for evaluating compliance with the policy. School Enrolment criteria • • • •
Siblings of children already enrolled Children of ex-students Date of application Gender balance
Student Population Hunter Valley Grammar School had 1,090 students at the time of reporting from Kindergarten to Year 12, of which 445 were in Primary School and 645 were in Senior School. The ratio of girls to boys is even. We expect that this will vary slightly from year to year. In addition to this, the School had 89 students in its Early Learning Centre (preschool) in 2020. Students attending Hunter Valley Grammar School come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including language backgrounds other than English and varying religious backgrounds. A number of students with special needs are catered for within the School. Hunter Valley Grammar School draws its student population from an extensive area.
For further information refer to the My School website: http://www.myschool.edu.au
Summaries of School Policies are contained below. Details of the full policies can be obtained on the HVGS Parent Portal or from the School.
students, and they are responsible to the Head of Junior School; •
In Senior School (Years 7-12) the Heads of House and Heads of Year have oversight of student wellbeing. Heads of House and Heads of Year are in turn
STUDENT WELFARE
supported in their work by a team of Mentors;
Student welfare encompasses everything that Hunter Valley Grammar School does to enhance the wellbeing of students and to
•
The Student Wellbeing Program is in place across the whole school; and
meet their personal, social and learning needs. It involves recognising, valuing and
•
Student wellbeing is supported by the Principal and School Psychologists.
developing each student as a total and unique person, and fostering attitudes of
The following policies support the
mutual respect and confident participation.
School’s Student Wellbeing Program and incorporates the principles of
HVGS aims to develop a community in which all participants have the support and
procedural fairness and natural justice:
opportunities needed to grow physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually.
• •
Student Welfare Policy; Student Wellbeing Policy;
At HVGS student wellbeing has the
• •
Student Bullying Prevention Policy; Student Behaviour Management Policy;
individual as its focus and is an integral part of the school philosophy and curriculum. It
• •
Anti-Discrimination Policy; Critical Incident Policy;
promotes respect for the rights of every person and is fostered by cooperation
• •
Child Protection Policy Student Services Policy
between all members of the School community.
• •
Student Attendance Policy Duty of Care Policy; and
•
Grievance and Complaints Handling Policy and Procedures
Structure The School cares for each individual student through a well-developed wellbeing structure: •
The sub-schools are managed by the Head of Senior School and the Head of Junior School;
•
In Junior School the classroom teacher is the primary wellbeing carer. The Heads of Stage advise and support classroom teachers and individual
The School’s behaviour management strategies include addressing issues such as behaviour management and discipline, bullying and harassment, student health and wellbeing, improved relationships and personal achievement. These strategies empower students to build social skills, resilience and responsibility. The policies incorporate, as appropriate, principles of procedural fairness and natural justice, and expressly prohibits corporal punishment by both School and non-School persons.
COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES RESOLUTION HVGS is committed to the maintenance of a positive relationship with the school community, and to the timely resolution of any grievance of a parent or student. The School aims to provide a prompt
response to all telephone and written inquiries, and subject to the need for any further investigation and evaluation in relation to a particular complaint, the complete resolution of an issue as soon as practicable. Inquiries should be directed to the appropriate staff member as per the procedure. If the grievance concerns that staff member, or if it is believed that the issue has not been dealt with expeditiously by that staff member, a more senior person should be informed. The School will acknowledge each complaint; investigate and take appropriate action to address the complaint. The School will then advise the complainant of the findings and of what actions may have been taken to address the concerns. Complaints relating to behavioural issues are dealt with in line with Hunter Valley Grammar School’s Behaviour Management Policy. If the complaint is in relation to allegations of staff misconduct, or a reportable conduct matter, the handling of this complaint will be as per the School’s Child Protection Policy and investigation process.
POLICY
CHANGES IN 2019
ACCESS TO FULL TEXT
STUDENT WELFARE Summary of key policy changes in 2020
The School aims to support the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of students through: • Creating a safe, secure, supportive and caring environment; No changes were made in • Delivering effective teaching and 2020. learning; • Provide early intervention programs for students at risk; • Providing a positive climate and good discipline; and • Encouraging community participation.
The full text of the Student Welfare Policy can be accessed by request from the Principal and from the Parent Portal.
ANTI-BULLYING The Student Bullying Prevention Policy addresses issues involving bullying and harassment and student health and wellbeing. The policy clearly outlines the responsibilities of school staff, students and parents/carers.
This policy was reviewed in 2020.
The full text of the Student Bullying Prevention Policy can be accessed by request from the Principal and from the Parent Portal. Excerpts are included in the Student Diary.
No changes were made in 2020.
The full text of the Student Discipline Policy can be accessed by request from the Principal and from the Parent Portal. Excerpts are included in the Student Diary.
The school provides procedures for responding and managing allegations of bullying. STUDENT DISCIPLINE The Behaviour Management and Discipline policy incorporates principles of procedural fairness and involve parents in the process of procedural fairness for suspension and expulsion. The school expressly prohibits corporal punishment and does not sanction the administering of corporal punishment by non-school persons, including parents, to enforce discipline at the school.
POLICY
Summary of key policy changes in 2020
CHANGES IN 2019
ACCESS TO FULL TEXT
COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES RESOLUTION The Grievance and Complaints Handling Policy and Procedures endeavours to provide a prompt response to all complaints and grievances to resolve issues as soon as practicable. The policy uses procedural fairness in dealing with complaints and grievances. The processes incorporate how parents can raise complaints and grievances and how the School will respond.
No changes were made in 2020.
The full text of the Grievance and Complaints Handling Policy and procedures can be accessed by request from the Principal and from the Parent Portal.
REPORT ON 2020 PRIORITIES AREA
School determined areas for improvement
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
PRIORITIES
ACHIEVEMENTS
Building works on a cafeteria to create a dining facility for K-12 students, meeting/dining space for staff and host visiting schools and guests.
In 2020, the school completed works on the cafeteria and it was opened in July 2020. The cafeteria caters for K-12 students and all staff. It is also a vibrant function centre and a staff meeting space. The catering and staff are outsourced by contract to an external catering company.
Expansion of the Admissions and Community Relations team.
To meet the growing demands of marketing and communications in the School, the appointment of a Communications Manager was made to improve parent communications and engagement. The streamlining of the role of the Director of Marketing to include community relations was also an important inclusion to the business model of the School. A new Events and Community Relations Coordinator role was developed to meet the growing demands of high quality events and alumni engagement, together with the requirement of the School to host events and offer community-based facilities. This role would be filled in 2021.
Renovation to the music building was finished in 2020. Major works included two new Major renovation and development of the spacious classrooms as well as four more Performing Arts precinct including specialist tuition rooms. Plans to build a boutique concert hall. Concert Hall have been placed on hold whilst a new Masterplan is in development.
AREA
PRIORITIES
ACHIEVEMENTS
TEACHING AND LEARNING
HSC results to increase band 6 achievements
The school achieved its most significant results for HSC, with a perfect score in English Extension and the overall school results placing Hunter Valley Grammar in the top 100 schools of NSW, ranked 98.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Progress on International Baccalaureate programme to include Career-related Programme and become a candidacy school for the Diploma Programme.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Authorisation to teach the Career-related Programme was achieved in 2020, to be taught in 2021. The school achieved Diploma candidacy recognition.
International Baccalaureate Careerrelated (CP) Programme and Diploma Programme (DP) professional development for staff
Training continued throughout 2020 with staff achieving qualifications in both CP and DP training in subjects that they will be required to teach as the programmes develop
Senior and Middle leader training
Training for staff in contextual leadership for the school began planning in 2020 and a school program was rolled out to be achieved in 2021.
Data collected from the staff, student and parent surveys in 2019 informed a new School Wellbeing Program in 2020.
By engaging students in robust lines of inquiry, driven by ageappropriate issues and students' own curiosity, we guide our
The Wellbeing Program focuses on specific skills that assist
young people towards becoming active, compassionate lifelong learners who can apply our School Values to the pursuit
students to strengthen their relationships, build positive emotions, enhance personal resilience, promote mindfulness
of a better world.
and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Our Wellbeing Program encompasses our School Values and the International
The framework shows progression from K-6, then transitions into Senior School, where the journey of adolescence to
Baccalaureate (IB) principles. The IB mission statement, and approaches to teaching and learning, underpin all programs
adulthood is paramount to the programs and skills that students acquire to be successful. An example is the Life Hack
we deliver at Hunter Valley Grammar School encompassing School-wide, teaching, learning and wellbeing.
Skills Program for Year 12 students.
TEACHER SURVEYS
These results indicated a value-add in all areas of the academic program from 2019.
In 2020, teachers completed a Wellbeing Survey to identify key trends and data to inform the School’s Wellbeing Program at HVGS.
PARENT SATISFACTION
STUDENT SURVEYS
There were no formal Parent Satisfaction Surveys conducted in 2020.
Year 11 students complete teacher surveys for each preliminary course they study. Reports for each course are generated and made available to the teacher and Head of Faculty. The feedback forms part of the teacher’s performance review. The purpose of having the students’ complete surveys at this time of year is so that the feedback can direct and inform teacher practices in the HSC year (which starts in Term 4) for the benefit of the students directly involved. YEAR 12 2020 – EXIT SURVEY HVGS engaged the services of MMG Education to conduct an exit survey of Year 12 2020. •
Overall Satisfaction with Education, 80% mean
•
satisfaction Life at the School, 77%
• •
Overall satisfaction with the academic program, 83% Teaching Staff, 79%
• •
The HSC program, 73% Satisfaction with subjects, 86%
• •
Learning support program, 82% Enrichment, 74%
• •
Reputation, 79% Affinity, 79%
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM FINANCIAL QUESTIONNAIRE TOTAL INCOME
$27,194,672 INCOME
Fees and Private Income – 55% State Recurrent Funding - 9% Commonwealth Recurrent Funding - 34% Government Capital Grants – 0% Other Capital Income – 1%
Fees and Private Income 55% State Recurrent Funding 9% Commonwealth Recurrent Funding 34% Government Capital Grants 0% Other Capital Income 1%
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
$31,092,703
EXPENDITURE Salaries and Related Expenses 67%
Salaries and Related Expenses – 67% Non-Salary Expenses – 20% Capital Expenditure – 14%
Non-Salary Expenses 20% Capital Expenditure 14%
Numbers may not total 100% exactly due to rounding
Hunter Valley Grammar School will maintain the relevant data and will comply with reporting requirements for NESA. The Annual Report will be provided to NESA via RANGS online and be available for public disclosure on the School’s website from June 30, 2021. Copies can be provided for those who cannot access the internet.
42 Norfolk Street, Ashtonfield NSW 2323, Australia T 02 4934 2444 F 02 4934 2404 W hvgs.nsw.edu.au E communityrelations@hvgs.nsw.edu.au