The head teacher's report summarized developments at the Community School of Auchterarder over the past year in 3 areas: 1) SQA exam results which showed improvement over the local authority averages with over 50% of students achieving at least 5 National 5s. 2) Developments to the curriculum including new Nationals courses and a developing curriculum model focused on learning, teaching, and values. 3) Increased community involvement through initiatives like the pipe band, community choir, and partnerships with local organizations. The report asked for feedback on further improving areas like assessment, communication, and parental involvement.

1. The Community School of
Auchterarder
Parent Council AGM
Head Teacher’s Report
May 2015

2. Developments
SQA Exam Results

3. New Nationals in S4
0
25
50
75
100
At least 5 Nat 3s At least 5 Nat 4s At least 5 Nat 5s
94 93
51
TCSoA
PKC average: 44%

4. At the end of S5
0
15
30
45
60
At least 1 Higher
At least 3 Highers
5 Highers
58
37
19
56
34
17
60
41
21
PKC Average
Similar schools to ours
TCSoA
Top 20% of schools
in the country
Top 20% of schools
in the country
Top 20% of schools
in the country

5. By the end of S6
0
13
25
38
50
At least 3 Highers
At least 5 Highers
At least 1 Adv
Higher
42
30
24
46
32
21
47
33
18
PKC Average
Similar schools to ours
TCSoA

6. Developments
SQA Exam Results
Developing Curriculum model
Progress with SIP
Curriculum
Learning & Teaching
Values
Mandarin Chinese
Linthipe links - opening to Primary
Girls’ Rugby Team - Dubai
Online Parents' evening booking
Chinese visitors

7. Developments
Communications
Website
Video presentations
Parents’ Info Evenings Presentations
Twitter feed - check it out
Continuation of GroupCall email
E-Newsletters
Online surveys
TCSoA Smart phone app
BYOD initiative & pupil WiFi
Apple iPads coming soon

8. Developments
Community Involvement
Pipe Band
Secondary Open Day
Community Choir
Ryder Cup
Increased Rotary involvement
Youth Philanthropy Initiative
Intergenerational group
Dementia awareness group
Intergenerational Projects in Primary
Perform in Perth
Hooking up with Ochil Towers
Working with Gleneagles

9. Improvements?
Three new areas of SIP
Assessment
Entitlements
Helping Children to Learn
Primary Playground
Stabilise Staffing
Communication
Community Involvement

10. Roll of Parent Council
Financial support -
(Raspberry Pi!)
Bounce ideas
Parental representation
Challenge thinking
Support in all its forms
Recruitment
Very open dialogue
What’s working well?

11. Roll of Parent Council
Help lead on more initiatives
Consult on the curriculum
change
Get more parents involved
Get more parents into school
Further improve our
communications with all parents
What could we do
even better?

12. The Community School of
Auchterarder
Parent Council AGM
Head Teacher’s Report
May 2015