The document provides a summary of Moonlight Academy's 1st quarter report for 2022/23. It discusses student enrollment numbers, curriculum initiatives, community engagement efforts, and academic achievements. Some key points include: student enrollment decreased to 447 students; literacy and technology were areas of focus; the school partners with the local community; and social-emotional learning results showed improved student growth. Challenges facing the school include behavioral issues, teacher retention, and the lack of its own permanent building.

1. MOONLIGHT
ACADEMY
1st Quarter
REPORT
2022/23

2. Contents
Message from the Principal 3
Student Enrolment 5
Engaging Our Community 8
Curriculum and Learning Initiatives 13
School and Student Achievement 22

3. Message from the
Principal
Janine Kinninment
Welcome to the MOONLIGHT
ACADEMY quarterly Report.
This report describes the schools
achievements, activities and growth as
a school community during first and
second quarter

4. As a Principal of MOONLIGHT
ACADEMY I am delighted to
report the pleasing progress
we have made on our three key
outcomes:
•Engagement of students
•Engagement of staff
•Engagement of parents and the
wider community

5. The continued successes of
MOONLIGHT ACADEMY are as a result
of the combined hard work and
commitment of the students, parents
and staff and our wider community. For
more than 10 years Moonlight
community has enjoyed a close working
relationship.

6. MOONLIGHT ACADEMY enjoys
a well-deserved reputation of
being a high performing school
that not only demonstrates
academic excellence but also
promotes a holistic approach to
the development of each child.

7. Moonlight continues to be a well-
respected school in the community,
achieving great results for our students
while supporting each child to achieve
their unique potential.
I thank everyone in our school
community for their support of our
students’ development and hope you
enjoy the report.

8. STUDENT
ENROLMENT
Enrolment
Student enrolment numbers from
Kindergarten to Grade 8 decreased with
more than 50 students.the total number
of students we have now is 447
Attendance
Average whole school attendance
remains high at 95%. We maintained
the percentage of students attending
90% or more (regular attendance) of
87.9%

10. Our Diverse Community
At MOONLIGHT ACADEMY, we are fortunate to have a very culturally
diverse community, We have a supportive and welcoming learning
environment where this diversity is recognised and celebrated.
L A N G U A G E B A C K G R O U N D
( O T H E R T H A N E N G L I S H . T O T A L 3 6 8 S T U D E N T S )
NUMBER
OF
STUDENTS

11. ENGAGING OUR
COMMUNITY
At MOONLIGHT
ACADEMY there are a range
of events, activities and
partnerships in place aimed at
engaging parents as partners in
the education process, as well
as engaging the local
community, businesses and
other education institutions in
collaborations that support
school improvement.

12. Kelem Ethiopia – Providing Excellent Support
Kelem Ethiopia continues to work effectively as
the peak decision making body of the school and
we
thank all the members for their commitment.

13. Literacy
Guided Reading and writing were a major focus for second
quarter. children were explicitly taught reading and writing
comprehension strategies/skills.
strategy using video studies for students. An in-depth review
was done on our reading and writing resources to align
reading and writing material to reading ability. Reading
assessment such as running records will proceed in third
quarter to ensure students are reading material suited to their
individual reading level.
Literacy Blocks are now firmly established in all classroom
practice. Students in the lower grades were taught Reading in
ability based groups.
Progressive Achievement Tests in Reading Comprehension
will be started

14. Technology
Teachers have engaged in professional learning in the new curriculum
area of Design and Technologies and Digital Technologies. During
collaborative planning teachers have designed projects that focus on
creating solutions to problems that are authentic and relevant to the
student’s phase of learning. For example, students were asked to design a
new moonlight Academy building and in the process use digital
technologies to research ideas, create models, collect data and manage the
process of design.

15. Science
Our Science specialist teacher focused
developing students’ skills in the area
Investigations. visited the science museum
complement what has been taught in class.

16. Students at Educational Risk (SAER)
MOONLIGHT ACADEMY is
known for providing a diverse
range of differentiated
support programs which
cater for identified
individuals or groups of
students at their level of
academic development. We
have a SAER dedicated
teacher role and trained
education assistants. SAER
caters for students who may
be struggling with concepts
as well as students who
benefit from an extension of
the curriculum.

17. Physical Education and Sport competition(Sportsmanship)
Students in grade one to grade 8 are taught by the Physical
Education teacher.
We have a comprehensive physical skills program that
forms part of the Health and Physical Education curriculum.
Our involvement in the Sporting Schools program, an
initiative from the school, continued to provide many
opportunities for our students to become involved in
community sports.
Sportsmanship is a planned for focus for our students.
MOONLIGHT ACADEMY enjoys a deserved reputation in the
local community regarding our students’ sportsmanship
and sporting prowess. Our grade 6 students won the
Interschool Soccer Match.

18. Languages Other Than English and Amharic
Students in grade 4, 5,6 and 7 and 8 participated in Afan oromo
Language
program taught by a specialist teacher. In 2nd quarter grade 1,2 and 3 will
join this program.

19. SCHOOL AND STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT
Social and Emotional Results
To cater for the development of the whole child the presence of
positive emotions and behaviours associated with achievement, social
relationships, emotional health and positive behaviour is imperative.
The overall student results indicated improved growth in all areas of
Social-Emotional Wellbeing, Emotional Skills, Social Skills and Learning
Skills.

20. In Conclusion
The main works done.
Below are a number of works related to our school's
learning and teaching
They are listed as follows;
Work done around teaching and learning
 - The plan and activates of teachers and students are done
carefully.
 - Exercises, tests, quizzes and practice questions are given to
students every quarter.
 - Question and answer contests are held at all grade levels.

21.  The activities of the morning assembly are better
organized than ever.
 - Students, especially in grades 7 and 8, received
laboratory-supported learning;
 - By creating a platform where students can help each
other, students are made to socialize.

22.  - All teachers are made aware of the action plan in advance of
every quarter.
 - Timely feedback was given to teachers by conducting a
quarterly evaluation of teachers.
 - Selected students above 6th grade are asked to evaluate their
teachers.
 Meetings are held with teachers every week or every Monday.
 Discussed with parents about their children's issues with
teachers( Open House Conference).
 - The school spends as much time as possible on purchasing
materials needed for teaching and learning.

23.  - By publishing the school communication books on time, we made accessible
to students.
 - Reduce class time loss,
 - In the current year, especially in the second quarter, the school has enough
number of teachers for all grade level.
 - We have been able to cover as much as possible the human resource gap that
is created, especially in teaching and learning, in the primary campus.
 - Different programs are celebrated in our school in a bright manner.

24. Problems faced by the school
 - Behavioral problems of some parents and unwillingness to work closely
with the school around their children;
 - Ethical problems of certain teachers,
 - A decrease in teachers' interest in teaching, especially in relation to
benefits;
 - The problem of teachers using their time properly.
 - Non-implementation of continuous assessment on certain teachers;
 - The problem of finding a sufficiently trained teacher in the teaching
profession;
 - Not distinguishing between personal affairs and teaching work,
 - Failure to fulfill responsibility is mainly mentioned.

25. Problems faced by the school
The school does not have its own building,
- Problems with the sub-city and district
regarding teaching and learning.
Regarding the financial status of the school
The current financial situation of the school is
under risk

26. Solution
- Looking for ways for the school to have
its own building and to have a secondary
level.