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BICTON PRIMARY SCHOOL AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL

ANNUAL REPORT 2016

SCHOOL VISION To nurture, inspire and achieve success

BICTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Together we learn........ Together We Grow

Around Our School

IN THE COMMUNITY *Bicton Primary School were announced as state winners in the Department of Veteran Affairs ANZAC Day Schools’ Awards competition. Donates $2000 cash prize to Bicton-Palmyra RSL *TV West Channel 44, airs our ANZAC story. *STAWA state awards for Year 4 students for robotics *Year one, four, five and six children banner displayed at Perth Zoo *St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal gifts and hampers *Bicton Fathers’ Group established *Community clean up with the Bicton Environmental Action Group (BEAG) *School Volunteers working with students

IN THE SCHOOL *NAPLAN: Over half of our Year 5 students placed in the top 20% nationally for Numeracy and 45% showed higher progress when compared to national progress for Writing. In the Reading assessment 37% of our Year 3 students achieved in the National top 20%. *Over 300 students recognised with merit certificates *Many Aussie of the Month students *Lapathon fun with over $ 6800 raised for school mobile computing devices *Numerous successful incursion / excursions *Science Club *Book Week Parade

PARENT INVOLVEMENT *Athletics Carnival *Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day Stall *Easter Egg Raffle, Hot Cross Bun Drive *Book Club *Swimming Lessons and Training *Three way parent information evenings: Protective Behaviours, R U Legal, Resiliency Workshop *Eagles Cup coaches *School Disco *Dress up Days *Classroom Helpers

Principal’s Message It really is a great pleasure to be the Principal of Bicton Primary School. Every day we see fantastic students working in class and playing cooperatively in the playground. We are very lucky to have such wonderful families who care so well for their children and send them to school very well prepared and eager to learn. Bicton students are well regarded for displaying outstanding behaviour and care for others, especially when they are on show to the general public during events. We are regularly contacted by organisations and members of the community with praise for the respect our students show to them, teachers and each other. Everyone working together is one of our school’s core values. Bicton Students are happy students! Particular thanks to our fantastic P&C team for attending meetings, organising activities and events behind the scenes. Your organisation and coordination of the special events,stalls, sausage sizzles, raffles, entertainment books, discos and many others have all been crucial to the school. The money raised completed the naturescape play area and purchased additional computers for Bicton Students. Thank you to all our teachers, education assistants, support staff, parents and students for your personal contributions to our school. You have nurtured, inspired and achieved success. Stephen Doherty Principal 2016


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Context –Bicton Primary: An Independent Public School Bicton Primary School is located in the suburb of Bicton, which is just north of Fremantle and is bordered by the Swan River to the North, Petra Street to the West, Canning Highway to the South and Stock Road to the East. The original address of View Street is now part of the school property giving the pupils safe access to the adjacent oval. The school site area is 3.88 hectares which contributes to a comforting atmosphere. The school was established in 1904 and celebrated its centenary in 2004. The school culture is one of respect for the individual in a safe and happy environment. Many parents and some staff attended the school during their primary education years. Parents are very supportive of the school programs and this is reflected in the children's attitude to their work. Staff are pleased to be attached to such a school and parents are happy to have their children attend a school with such a positive atmosphere. The school is truly part of the community with the sporting facilities and playground equipment being in constant use out of school hours in both formal and casual arrangements. The City of Melville and the Department of Youth Sport and Recreation, in a joint project have constructed hardcourts providing excellent facilities for basketball, netball and tennis. Due to a tornado which extensively damaged the school in 2005, a rebuilding program was undertaken and completed in 2006. The school hall accommodates a day care centre for before and after school activities and supervision of our Bicton students. This functions under the direction of the school.

History 112 years in 2016 The school opened 1904 in the Presbyterian Church Hall in Harris Road. This site is now occupied by more modern

church buildings.


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Assembly

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN 2016

Review of 2016 Priorities Spelling Continue the incremental improvements in performance for all students. In year 5 Bicton’s achievement improved to be above ‘like schools’ for the first time in several years. In Year 3 spelling most of our students were in the middle achievement group with fewer in the top 20 % of all students. We would expect more students within this top group. Teachers will review the whole school spelling plan to ensure it is meeting requirements for all students. Numeracy When reviewing numeracy performance and progress over several years it is clear that students perform very well in the early years with many achieving within the top 20% of all schools. However, students are not progressing as expected over the years. A whole school review of numeracy teaching will be a priority for 2017. We will continue to identify areas of need with teacher professional development and a numeracy student support program for 2017 Reading In year 5 results are similar to like schools. We were pleased to have more students with high progress compared to like schools. The results for year 3 show we have a large ‘middle’ group of students. We have less students showing excellent achievements, we want more of our students to improve their reading results. We will continue to develop our teaching practice and identify students through a literacy support program for 2017 Grammar and Punctuation Year 5 results were very pleasing with high achievement and progress compared to like schools. Teachers successfully targeted G&P teaching with the intentional teaching of key skills and knowledge. Results for the year 3 cohort were lower than previous years. Specific students will be tracked and supported in year 4 (2017).


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PRIORITIES 2017 ‘Good to Better’

Every teacher to utilise the most powerful teaching strategies to progress individuals and groups of students to maximise their achievement.

Support, monitor and improve; NUMERACY: Teaching and learning to ensure every student gains the necessary numeracy skills and understandings so they can achieve and progress as expected WRITING: Renew our whole school approaches to writing including the teaching of writing, assessment and moderation. READING: Specifically support the groups of ‘middle level’ students to increase their reading skills. COHORT: Student achievement and progress in literacy and numeracy with a focus on numeracy, writing and spelling (2017 Yr 4 cohort)

Assembly

ANZAC

Book Characters


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2014-2016 NAPLAN DATA SUMMARY

2014 2015 2016

Achieved in the top 7 of our like schools in WA in 4/10 assessments (16 like schools)



There is good correlation between NAPLAN results achieved by students and grades (A-E) given by teachers in the semester reports.



Improved writing results Stronger writing results for year 3, 5 students

Very strong writing results for year 5 students

Historic strength in reading results maintained

Reading results not as strong as previous years

Reading results not as strong and influenced by a larger group of students in middle bands

Good performance compared to like schools in; Yr 5 writing Yr 3 numeracy, reading, spelling

Good performance compared to like schools in; Yr 5 writing, Yr 3 numeracy, reading, spelling, G&P

Good performance compared to like schools in; Year 5, all areas


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Analysis This graph shows a five year summary of school progress and achievement. The red squares show progress from year three 2014 to year 5 2016. The data shows very good comparative progress and high achievement compared to Australian Government and Non-Government schools in grammar and punctuation and writing. Numeracy, spelling and reading progress remain focus areas for teachers to address in 2017.


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A Summary of the Five Year Quadrant Progress Year 3-5

Higher progress and higher achievement compared to like schools G&P 2016, 2012 Writing 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 Reading 2013, 2012 Higher progress and similar achievement compared to like schools G&P 2014 Numeracy 2014 Spelling 2012 Similar progress and higher achievement compared to like schools Reading 2016 Spelling 2016 Numeracy 2016 Similar progress and achievement to like schools Numeracy 2012 Higher progress and lower achievement compared to like schools Spelling 2015 Reading 2014 Similar progress and lower achievement to like schools Spelling 2014 G&P 2015 Reading 2015 Lower progress and higher achievement compared to like schools Numeracy 2015, 2013 Lower progress and lower achievement compared to like schools Spelling 2013 G&P 2013


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2016 FOCUS: NUMERACY Summary

The yellow areas show the expected Bicton PS performance, the green areas show higher than expected performance Achievement in Numeracy is near or above like schools. Year 3 results remain strong and improving, with the exception of 2016. Year 5 testing shows achievement is above like schools, however our data show that progress is not as expected from years 3 to 5. This will be a priority focus area for the whole school in 2017.

2016 FOCUS: SPELLING Summary

Achievement in Spelling in Yr 3 is near or above like schools with most students in the middle to above bands, with the exception of 2016. Yr 5 results show an incremental improvement over the past three years.


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2016 FOCUS: READING Summary The yellow areas show the expected Bicton PS performance, the green areas show higher than expected performance. Year three have achieved well, with improvements over recent years, except 2016. The Yr 3 2016 result was despite increased support and strategies for targeted students. Year five have been performing within the expected yellow range. Teachers noted the trend line and addressed this with improved reading results in 2016.

2016 FOCUS: GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION Summary Year 5 There has been an incremental improvement in G&P since 2013, with 2016 above like schools. Year 3 are at or above like schools, except for 2016. The Yr 3 cohort will continue to be supported in Year 4


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ICT Report The use of mobile devices and ICT integration has further increased during 2016. Building on previous years’ initiatives a substantial investment was made to increase the physical number of mobile devices during 2016. Total number of devices by the end of 2016:

• 100 iPads in 5 carts of 20 located in teaching blocks to provide device access to

Kindergarten to Year 3 students.

• 48 laptops in three carts of 16 to provide mobile device access to Year 4 to 6

students.

• Apple TVs were installed on most projectors enabling more effective teacher

demonstrations from iPads.

With the 30 existing desktop computers within the library lab our device ratio, by year’s end, was close to 1 device to every 2 students. This is a significant improvement on previous device ratios. Devices were used extensively across all learning areas and have become valuable learning tools for both teachers and students. Bicton was supplied with additional Wireless Access Points as part of the Department’s wireless infill program. This has seen additional coverage of the WiFi network across the school. All learning areas have adequate access to the network with multiple devices supported in each class. Voluntary teacher professional learning was well attended and the focus was further integrated use of devices in the classrooms. In preparation for the introduction of the Technologies Curriculum in 2018 teacher professional learning was undertaken through sessions from a teacher development school on the use and application of the STEM box. The focus for 2017 is to develop the meaningful use of devices across all learning areas, the preparation of students for testing online and further preparation of the teachers for the implementation of the Technologies curriculum.


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Science Week

Attendance The average attendance rate for 2016 was 94.7%. In Semester 1 2016, 85.2% of our students had ‘regular’ attendance (90-100% of the time), 43 students were indicated as ‘at risk’ (80-89%), 3 students at moderate risk (60-79%) and 5 students at severe risk (below 60%) for attendance. In Semester 2, 81.5% of our students had ‘regular’ attendance (90-100% of the time), 52 students were indicated as ‘at risk’ (80-89%), 8 students at moderate risk (60-79%) and 3 students at severe risk (below 60%) for attendance. Historically, family vacations taken during second semester were a major contributor to this increase. Our aim is to encourage families to reduce the number of vacations taken during the school term and for all Bicton Primary students to attend school regularly 90%-100%.

Attendance

Attendance History for Bicton PS


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Risk categories

YEAR 6 DESTINATION SCHOOLS FOR 2016 (35 STUDENTS)

14 SCHOOLS NUMBER

APPLECROSS 2

ROSSMOYNE 1

PERTH MODERN 1

JOHN CURTIN 3

MELVILLE 8

SOUTH FREMANTLE 1

SHENTON COLLEGE 2

ALL SAINTS 1

ST HILDA 1

SETON 1

PLC 1

SANTA MARIA 2

KENNEDY 4

CBC 7

Attendance Category

Regular

At Risk

Indicated

Moderate

Severe

2013 83.0% 14.0% 3.0% 0.0%

2014 86.3% 9.4% 3.0% 0.1%

2015 84.5% 18.0% 3.0% 0.0%

2016 83.4% 12.0% 1.0% 2.0%

WA Public Schools 75.0% 17.0% 6.0% 2.0%


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1 20,346.00$ 20,346.00$

2 66,435.00$ 66,434.95$

3 17,968.00$ 17,968.17$

4 43,482.00$ 43,482.04$

5 -$ -$

6 1,066.00$ 1,066.00$

7 -$ -$

8 7,148.00$ 7,149.28$

9 36,000.00$ 36,000.00$

10 -$ -$

11 Farm Revenue (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$

12 -$ -$

192,445.00$ 192,446.44$

150,648.00$ 150,648.12$

Student Centred Funding 118,290.00$ 118,289.75$

461,383.00$ 461,384.31$

3,478,225.00$ 3,478,225.00$

3,939,608.00$ 3,939,609.31$

Locally Raised Funds148,231.16$

Student Centred Funding118,289.75$

Other Govt Grants1,066.00$

Other 7,149.28$

Transfers from Reserves36,000.00$

310,736.19$

1 18,070.00$ 13,163.75$

2 -$ -$

3 98,605.00$ 90,095.48$

4 119,784.00$ 114,581.52$

5 185,891.00$ 172,885.25$

6 9,000.00$ 2,920.83$

7 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$

8 405.00$ 253.63$

9 4,504.00$ 2,504.28$

10 -$ -$

11 -$ -$

12 Farm Operations (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$

13 Farm Revenue to CO (Ag and Farm Schools only) -$ -$

14 Camp School Fees to CO (Camp Schools only) -$ -$

456,259.00$ 416,404.74$

3,346,331.00$ 3,346,331.00$

3,802,590.00$ 3,762,735.74$

5,124.00$

Bank Balance 185,865.75$ Made up of: -$

1 General Fund Balance 44,979.57$ 2 Deductible Gift Funds -$ 3 Trust Funds -$ 4 Asset Replacement Reserves 135,783.64$ 5 Suspense Accounts 6,689.54$ 6 Cash Advances -$ 7 Tax Position 1,587.00-$

185,865.75$

Revenue from Co, Regional Office and Other Schools

Bicton Primary SchoolFinancial Summary as at

Actual

31 December 2016

Other Revenues

Commonwealth Govt Revenues

BudgetRevenue - Cash

Voluntary Contributions

Charges and Fees

Fees from Facilities Hire

Residential Operations

Total Locally Raised Funds

Fundraising/Donations/Sponsorships

Opening Balance

Total Cash Funds Available

Camp School Fees (Camp Schools only)

Expenditure

Payment to CO, Regional Office and Other Schools

Administration

Lease Payments

Utilities, Facilities and Maintenance

Professional Development

Transfer to Reserve

Transfer from Reserve or DGR

Residential Accommodation

Other State Govt/Local Govt Revenues

Other Expenditure

Buildings, Property and Equipment

Curriculum and Student Services

Total Salary Allocation

Total Funds Available

ActualBudget

Total Bank Balance

Cash Position as at 31/12/2016:

Residential Boarding Fees to CO (Ag Colleges only)

Cash Budget Variance

Total Forecast Salary Expenditure

Total Expenditure

Total Goods and Services Expenditure

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30

40

50

60

70

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Revenue Source

Contingencies Revenue - Budget vs Actual

Budget Actual

Locally Raised Funds48%

Student Centred Funding

38%

Other Govt Grants0%

Other 2%

Transfers from Reserves

12%

Current Year Actual CashSources

0

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40

60

80

100

120

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Contingencies Expenditure - Budget vs Actual

Budget Actual

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70

90

110

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$000

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BICTON PRIMARY SCHOOL P & C President’s Report

With a fresh committee the Bicton School community started the year off with the opening of the much anticipated Natureplay area. Thank you to our Building and Grounds committee who spent countless hours designing an area our children thoroughly enjoy. Through the hard work of the previous committee our Kindy/Pre-Primary children have were able to have new sand in their area. 2016 saw the formation of The BFG- Bicton Fathers’ Group. Thank you to Geoff and Nick for getting this project up and running. The information night held at the Leopold Hotel was a great success and opened up the start of many dad nights to come. I’d like to thank the fabulous group of people on the committee. I know that whenever I have needed a bit of advice and support they have always been there to steer me in the right direction. Thank you to Steve Doherty and staff here at Bicton Primary. The support we receive is truly appreciated and the success of the P&C and its fundraising would not be as successful without your help. Although Stacey Nitscke is unable to attend tonight’s meeting. I’d like to thank her for volunteering to be on the P&C. It is very much appreciated. Thank you to Chantal Mould, our canteen convenor who has decided to step down from her position on the P&C. Your dedication to the canteen over the past years has been appreciated by all the kids and parents in the school. Enjoy your free time!! Lastly, I would like to thank the Bicton Community as a whole. Through supporting our fundraisers and attending school events we are the wonderful school today because of this. Marie Protich President 2016

School Specialist Area Reports Language: Japanese

In 2016, students have learnt to communicate in Japanese. They gained an understanding of culture and traditions, the ability to interact with people and cultures other than their own and practical skills which they can use in future social, cultural and vocational areas. The topics covered for each year level include: Year 2&3; greetings, numbers, schools, colours, shapes and time. Year 4; myself, friends, animals, Japanese toys, body parts. Year 5&6; directions, positions, foods, shopping, money, emails, letters and telephone conversations. The programme included many different activities such as pair work, group work, role play, songs, games and origami to develop four skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). Hiragana scripts have been introduced to the students in Years 2-6. Atsuko Yazawa, specialist Languages teacher


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Visual Arts In Visual Art Education the school has maintained two art part-time art specialist teachers, providing a comprehensive specialist program in this curriculum area of the highest quality. The art room is well equipped with storage and kiln facilities. The large interactive smartboard teaching technologies has been a fantastic asset to this room to enhance learning. Bicton students experience a range of activities, using a variety of techniques and materials. The children enjoy their successes with their creative works being displayed in numerous areas around the school. The children also had the opportunity to participate in local community projects over the year - displaying work in a mini gallery at a local cafe, being part of the Urban Creatives Recycled Art Exhibition, presenting work to the Bullcreek Aviation Heritage Museum and most recently being part of Wild Ways Conservation Art Project in conjunction with the Perth Zoo. This year has been an exciting year with an energetic, dynamic focus on language in art. Students have embraced oral language discussions about art meaning, artists, art history and the everyday language of art processes as they engaged in them. Student’s artwork is regularly taken into the classrooms to show their skills learnt. They are proud of the vibrant displays of their work in classrooms and corridors. In 2016 entered art competitions; Robin Miller Art Competition receiving three 1st places, two 2nd places, two 3rd places and two highly commended prizes awarded to Bicton Primary School. Bunnings Melville Christmas competition, received 2nd and 3rd place prizes. To enhance classroom teaching programs ongoing collaboration is shared with classroom teachers. Often these experiences are linked and integrated into other learning areas such as English, Science, HASS and Mathematics. We have keen volunteers who attend weekly and are warmly welcomed by the students and staff. A number of past students have been selected for special art programs in the surrounding High Schools GATE programs. Chris Hill and Kathy Miller, specialist Visual Arts teachers


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Annual School Survey

At Bicton PS we pride ourselves on our positive learning environment and supportive school community. Each year we conduct a survey to inform us of the perceptions held by our staff, students and parents in regards to the nature of Bicton Primary School and the services that are provided.This information provides valuable feedback on how well we are progressing as a school. In 2016 all three surveys were completed. We are pleased once again to announce that the results were indicative of a healthy and well balanced institution. Questions from the survey could be broken up into the following areas:

• School expectations- behaviour/ academic standards

• School appearance and environment

• Equality and safety

• Parent/ school relationships

• Teacher/ student relationships

Community

Bicton PS 2016 Annual Parent Survey Summary

Our School Board and staff made suggestions around the following areas;

• The school seeks feedback from parents, staff and students and where appropriate, actions this feedback.

• The School continues to strengthen community relationships

• School improvement is led and supported

RATINGS

Stongly agree 5

Agree 4

Neither agree or disagree 3

Disagree 2

Strongly disagree 1


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PARENT RATINGS Stongly agree 5

Agree 4

Neither agree or disagree 3

Disagree 2

Strongly disagree 1

Parents 36% survey completion 128 responses from 360 email invitations sent to all families. Survey was open from 7/9/16 -24/11/16 with email and newsletter reminders. 67% females completion, 33% males Responses from K-6 parents. The survey responses were mostly very positive averaging high to very high ratings (4.0 agree to 5.0 strongly agree) High responses My child feels safe at this school. 4.4 I can talk to my child’s teachers about my concerns. 4.4 My child likes being at this school. 4.3 Teachers at this school expect my child to do his or her best. 4.3 This school is well maintained. 4.3 Lower responses This school takes parents’ opinions seriously. 3.6 This school looks for ways to improve 3.8


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STUDENT RATINGS Strongly agree 5 Agree 4 Neither agree or disagree 3 Disagree 2 Strongly disagree 1

Students 90% survey completion 113 responses from 125 years 4-7 students emailed invitations. Students completed the survey at school. Overall positive responses. Rating 4.7 ‘my teachers expect me to do my best at school’. The lowest rating 3.7 my school takes students opinions seriously. High responses My teachers expect me to do my best. 4.7 My school looks for ways to improve. 4.4 My teachers motivate me to learn. 4.4 Lower responses My school takes students’ opinions seriously. 3.7 I can talk to my teachers about my concerns. 3.9


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STAFF RATINGS

Strongly agree 5 Agree 4 Neither agree or disagree 3 Disagree 2 Strongly disagree 1

Staff 57% survey completion 25 responses from 44 email invitations sent to teachers, EAs and office staff. Survey was open from 20/10/16-24/11/16 with email and newsletter reminders. Demographic: 36% teachers responded to working at Bicton for 21-30 years and 28% for 11-20 years. Overall positive survey responses with high to very high ratings. The highest rating was 4.8 ‘teachers expect students to do their best’. The lowest rating was a high 4.1’ I receive useful feedback about my work at this school’ High responses Teachers at this school expect students to do their best. 4.8 Students feel safe at this school. 4.7 Students like being at this school. 4.7 Lower responses I receive useful feedback about my work at this school. 4.1 This school takes staff opinions seriously. 4.2


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Final Comment We thank you for taking the time to look at our 2016 Annual Report. For more information please view our weekly newsletters located on our school’s web site. There you read about the week to week happenings at our wonderful school. http://www.bictonps.wa.edu.au If you have any feedback about this report or the school in general please contact The Principal, Mr Stephen Doherty by email [email protected] or by mail marked Stephen Doherty Feedback Bicton Primary School 51 Harris Street BICTON WA 6157

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BICTON PRIMARY SCHOOL · progress for Writing. In the Reading assessment 37% of our Year 3 students achieved in the National top 20%. *Over 300 students recognised with merit certificates