Parent, Student and Teacher Satisfaction

SCAS actively seeks to be a part of its broader community and as such: ƒ Actively volunteers at community events ƒ Is responsive to the needs of the community in terms of formulating its curriculum offerings. ƒ Is focused on developing and promoting positive relationships with all members of the school community. ƒ Actively supports parental involvement in the learning and feedback cycle. ƒ Actively seeks the involvement of members of the community in volunteer activities. ƒ Offers the widest possible range of educational activities in academic, cultural and sporting areas. ƒ Provides clear and varied modes of communication between school and parents/ guardians. ƒ Provides multiple forums for parental input and works closely with the Parents and Friends

Association. ƒ Is dedicated to providing accurate and valid formal and informal feedback to parents.

SCAS provides: ƒ A safe campus for visiting community members. ƒ Input into local festivals and events. ƒ A clear set of goals and values to potential students. ƒ A wide range of NESA Endorsed Professional

Learning for teaching staff.

SCAS’ positive reputation in the community is reflected in: ƒ High retention rates. ƒ A high demand for student places. ƒ The popularity of its performance culture. ƒ Its reputation for high academic achievement. ƒ The employability of its students in part-time and full-time positions. ƒ The high demand of trainee teachers to undertake practicum experience at the school. Parent, student and staff satisfaction is monitored with use being made of initiatives such as: ƒ Whole school survey s completed biannually by parents, staff and students to gather their feedback on all aspects of the school. ƒ A survey of Primary School parents on assessments and Parent Teacher Inteviews. ƒ An exit survey for Year 12 students. ƒ Annual Staff Engagement surveys ƒ Information nights for parents on Deep

Learning. ƒ A feedback form on the school website to collect suggestions, compliments and complaints from parents, staff and students.

Feedback from these surveys indicates that the school community is overwhelmingly pleased with the education and pastoral offerings of the school.