MMG 2022 Survey - Feedback
Strategic Initiative:
■ Measure and assess the effectiveness of our community engagement and the levels of satisfaction with all our strategic initiatives.
Late in 2022, I commissioned an independent, confidential 'experience' survey of parents (Early Entry to Year 6), staff and students (Years 5 & 6) as part of our commitment to continually monitor and improve the quality of education we provide to our students.
We are very grateful to the 118 parents who completed the 2022 survey.
The information is most important for the School for our operational and strategic planning, as well as for tracking changes in our performance. It will aid us significantly in our dedication to providing consistent exceptional boys’ education during the critical foundational years.
The surveys were extensive and covered in excess of 300 aspects of education at the School.
Below you will find a snapshot of the MMG results, as provided by MMG for your interest.
Expectations Met or Exceeded
The following charts detail the percentage of parents who noted their expectations had been met or exceeded across key areas, ranked in order of the importance they placed on these same areas when choosing the School for their sons. For example, 94% of parents noted their expectations had been met or exceeded for ‘Quality of teaching' – the noted most important area.
Expectations Met/Exceeded for Top 5 Most Important Areas
- 94% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to Quality of teaching.
- 94% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the Focus on student wellbeing, providing a safe and caring environment.
- 95% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to Balanced challenging education.
- 93% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the Academic standards.
- 91% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to The leadership of the School.
Open Responses
Parents also provided valuable 'open ended’ comments on a number of areas. These responses added greatly to the value of the review. In response to the question about what parents valued most about Mosman Prep, the top five areas noted by parents are detailed below.
- Quality of teachers & staff.
- The School community.
- Safe, caring & supportive environment.
- Experience at the School.
- Academic curriculum & standards.
Below you will see a small sample of some of the 'open ended' comments from parents in relation to what they valued about their experience with the School.
While we are very pleased with the results, collecting data and feedback is only helpful if you respond appropriately to make positive change.
The Mosman Prep Staff are excited to be working with the goals, initiatives, projects, and success measures, which have been informed by our strategic priorities and the MMG survey data.
Once again, our sincere thanks to the 2022 parents for their feedback and for the extent of information and quality of views expressed.
I wish you a very happy and safe Easter break.
Peter Grimes | Headmaster
Parent Extracts - What they Valued about the School
Evidenced based education for boys - committed intelligent high-performing teachers who know their craft and care about their children. - committed and inspiring leader - accessible and knows the boys and the community (always willing to stop and say hi!) - balanced approach to learning, accepting all children for who they are and their skills, celebrating all forms of excellence for all types of children.
I've been most impressed not only by the teaching, leadership, and community, but also the breadth of activities provided by the school (Terrey Hills trips, camps, field trips, Georges Heights, Balmoral Oval). As a kid, I'd love to be outside of school! I had no idea the school offered such diverse areas and feel that this could be publicized/improved for public awareness and new student recruitment.
The special help of the teachers and amazing engagement with class teachers to support specific needs of my son. The top-down culture from the principal since he joined has also been amazing.
Sense of community, the lifelong love of learning that the teachers ignite in the boys, friendships, opportunities to try a broad range of things.
The class teachers have been absolutely amazing in each year, each different and wonderful. Our son has thrived as a result of their care, direction and encouragement.
The nurturing environment, the community, the locality, the friendships and the involvement in the school and the history.
The pastoral care is fantastic and the detailed knowledge of my son by the staff is amazing.
Personalised attention to every student -excellent teachers, relatively low turnover, sense of community.
The community is fantastic. Parents and teachers are passionate about the learning experience and the journey the boys take together.
Strong academics, cultural inclusiveness for my son and our family and teacher/headmaster who are approachable and accessible. Well done Mosman Prep!
We have seen the effects that Mosman Prep has instilled in our boys. Strong values, ethics, pastoral care is just as important as strong educational outcomes. We are fortunate our boys have enjoyed all of this and more. This is a very special school in our opinion.
