St Lawrence Primary School Parent Survey 2016

Survey was available for answering for 4 weeks; including 2 weeks of the school holidays Total number of replies - 73 Most replies were submitted on the last day! Reply numbers spiked when reminders were given

Q1. What do you like about St Lawrence Primary School? 68 respondents Variety of answers Common theme of liking the small community feel of the school

Q2. What would you change about St Lawrence Primary School? 57 respondents Variety of answers, generally positive Common theme of kindy/PP requiring some type of basic uniform (polo shirt) Car park was also common complaint

Q3. Would you be interested in having your child participate in extra-curricular activities that may incur additional cost? 69 respondents; 137 total suggestions Yes – 83% No – 17% (In the following table, activities marked with * were included in the question)

Activity Number Responses Athletics * 20 Coding * 16 Lego * 14 Robotics * 13 Science * Sport * 11 Music 8 Chess 7 Reading/Writing/Spelling 3 Self Defence Dance Art/Craft 2 Drama Electronics 1

Q4. I am satisfied with the quality of teaching my child is receiving? 71 respondents 94% Agree or Strongly Agree 6% Disagree

Q5. I feel my child is developing the necessary attributes to be accountable for their own learning? 71 respondents 100% Agree or Strongly Agree

Q6. I feel confident participating in learning activities within my child’s classroom? 71 respondents 99% Agree or Strongly Agree 1% Disagree

Q7. There are good communication channels available for discussions with staff? 71 respondents 96 Agree or Strongly Agree 4% Disagree or Strongly Disagree

93% Agree or Strongly Agree 7% Disagree Q8. I am happy with how the school is investing in its resources and infrastructure to improve educational outcomes for all students? 71 respondents 93% Agree or Strongly Agree 7% Disagree

Q9. The school has good facilities for students to use during recess and lunch times? 71 respondents 69% Agree or Strongly Disagree 31% Disagree or Strongly Disagree

Q10. The School gives students an understanding of catholic faith and social justice issues? 71 respondents 97% Agree or Strongly Agree 3% Strongly Disagree

Q11. Making Jesus Real has been a positive force for change within our school? 71 respondents 94% Agree or Strongly Agree 6% Disagree or Strongly Disagree

Q12. How often would you like to answer surveys? 67 respondents 75% Yearly 25% Every 2 Years

Q13. Do you have any other comments, questions or concerns? 25 respondents (34% of total number) Variety of answers - lunch time equipment - PP uniform - positivity towards the school