Reports & Plans

Following the requirements of the Victorian Department of Education (DOE), we complete these plans and reports:

Each year, our school publishes an Annual Report to share important information with our community. This report highlights our achievements, student learning outcomes, wellbeing data, and the progress we’ve made towards the goals in our School Strategic Plan. It also outlines areas for improvement and the actions we’re taking to support every student’s growth.

The Annual Report is a great way for families to understand how the school is tracking and how we are working together to create a positive and successful learning environment for all students.

School Review

Every four years, all Victorian government schools participate in a School Review. This is an important process that helps us reflect on our progress, celebrate achievements, and identify areas for further improvement.

The review involves gathering feedback from students, staff, and families, analysing school data, and evaluating how well we’ve met the goals set in our School Strategic Plan. An independent reviewer works alongside our leadership team and Department of Education representatives to guide this process.

The outcome of the School Review is a new four-year Strategic Plan, which sets clear goals and priorities to ensure continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and student wellbeing. It’s a valuable opportunity to shape the future direction of our school in partnership with our whole community.

School Strategic Plan

The School Strategic Plan is a four-year roadmap that outlines the key goals and priorities for our school. It’s developed after our School Review and is based on feedback, data, and what we know will make the biggest difference for our students.

This plan helps guide everything we do—from improving learning outcomes and strengthening student wellbeing, to building strong partnerships with families and ensuring a safe, inclusive school environment. It sets clear targets and actions so we can measure our progress over time.

In simple terms, the Strategic Plan is our shared vision for where we want to go and how we’ll get there—helping every student thrive.

2025 Annual Implementation Plan

The Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) outlines the specific actions our school will take each year to work towards the long-term goals in our School Strategic Plan. It breaks down our priorities into clear steps and focuses on the most important areas for improvement.

Each year, we set targeted goals—for example, improving reading and maths results, enhancing student wellbeing, or strengthening teaching practices. Staff work in teams to plan, implement, and monitor these actions throughout the year.

The AIP ensures that our school stays focused, organised, and accountable, so that every student continues to grow, learn, and feel supported every step of the way.

Parent Opinion Survey

Each year, families are invited to take part in the Parent Opinion Survey, conducted by the Department of Education through ORIMA Research. This survey gives parents and carers the chance to share their thoughts about our school—what we're doing well and where we can improve.

It covers areas such as communication, student wellbeing, teaching and learning, and how connected families feel to the school. The feedback is anonymous and helps us better understand the parent experience.

Your input plays an important role in shaping our priorities and ensuring Ripponlea Primary continues to grow as a supportive, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment for all children.

Attitudes to School Survey

The Attitudes to School Survey (AtoSS) is an annual survey completed by students in Years 4 to 6 across all Victorian government schools. It gives students a voice to share how they feel about their learning, friendships, safety, and overall school experience.

The survey asks about areas like classroom engagement, teacher support, student voice, and wellbeing. Responses are confidential and help us understand what’s working well and where we can make improvements.

At Ripponlea Primary, we use the results to ensure students feel valued, supported, and connected—and to make sure our school is a place where every child can thrive.

Staff Opinion Survey

The Staff Opinion Survey is an annual survey completed by teachers and school staff across Victoria. It gathers feedback on many aspects of school life, including leadership, collaboration, professional learning, wellbeing, and school culture.

At Ripponlea Primary, we use the survey results to reflect on how we’re working together as a team and to identify ways to improve our practices and support staff wellbeing. A positive, collaborative staff environment directly benefits our students and helps create a stronger school community for everyone.

The Annual Report to the School Community is a formal document published each year that provides a clear picture of how our school is performing. It includes information on student learning outcomes, wellbeing data, engagement, financial performance, and how we are progressing towards the goals set out in our School Strategic Plan.

This report is designed to keep our families and broader community informed and involved. It highlights our successes, acknowledges areas for improvement, and outlines the steps we are taking to support all students.

The Annual Report is available to view on the school's website and the Department of Education’s website, ensuring transparency and shared responsibility in delivering the best possible education for our students. Please visit MySchool website.

Summary of the 2021–2025 Strategic Plan for Ripponlea Primary School

The 2021–2025 Strategic Plan for Ripponlea Primary School sets out the school’s key priorities over a four-year period, focusing on high-quality teaching, strong student engagement, and a culture of wellbeing and inclusion.

Key highlights include:

Improving Student Learning Outcomes – with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy, using structured, evidence-based teaching practices and a consistent whole-school instructional model.
Enhancing Student Wellbeing – by fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every child feels connected, respected, and ready to learn.
Increasing Student Engagement – through developing student voice, agency, and leadership opportunities in learning and school life.
Building Staff Expertise and Collaboration – investing in professional development, shared planning, and effective use of data to meet the needs of all learners.

This Strategic Plan has guided our school’s improvement journey and will continue to shape our direction through 2025, ensuring every student is supported to achieve their best.

The goals and targets detailed in our 2021- 2025 Strategic Plan

Our goals for 2021-2025 are:

GOAL 1: To increase student learning and literacy and numeracy.
GOAL 2: To improve student wellbeing.
GOAL 3: To improve student voice and agency.

Past Reports

The Annual Report is produced annually in April for the previous calendar year. It's a snapshot of the school's performance over the past 12 months and is tabled at our annual AGM.

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