Throughout 2010 Albany Rise Primary School has continued to focus on improving student performance in Literacy and Numeracy. The school has 2 Principal class members, 19.7 EFT teaching staff as well as 3 .9 EFT Education support staff, including Integration Aides. Changes to the timetable, grade locations and team structures throughout 2010 were designed to enable all classes access to dedicated Literacy and Numeracy teaching and learning time. Other changes included more emphasis on writing, dedicated curriculum support across the school, targeted support to particular levels and development of consistency in classroom management planning. Further development and refinement of Individual Learning Plans for students below the National Benchmark in Literacy and Numeracy as well as continued Coaching and Curriculum support will be provided in 2011. In 2011 our focus wil be further sharpened to include focused two hour Literacy and Numeracy blocks, more direct welfare support to families and children in need of extra support and development of a shared and clearly articulated instructional model for teaching and learning. We are introducing a new whole school spelling program, a new assessment data base, a whole school appraoch to spelling and a "Clever Kids" program which is an activity based program focusing on students interests and abilities that link to VELS and the multiple intelligences. Professional learning for all staff throughout 2011 will focus on teaching and learning. Coaching support will continue and focus on improved assessment strategies and teaching.