2015 Annual Report by Christian College Geelong

Annual Report 2015

Chairman’s Report Mr James Shirley Chairman

Christian College Institute of Senior Education Ltd Christian College Geelong Ltd

Contents

Financial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 School’s Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

years of Christian College Geelong. It was a special

Business Manager and Secretary to the Board.

at The Pier with many past friends of the College

Another major change in 2015 has been the

and special guests including local and federal

retirement of Chris Maddock - someone who has

civic leaders who have taken an active interest in

served the College with distinction for 17 years. On

our College. The combined 35 Year Celebration

behalf of the Board, I wish to express our thanks and

and Christian College Foundation Dinner was a

appreciation to Chris for his input both as a Board

resounding success.

Secretary and as our Business Manager. Chris has

Report from the CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Principal’s Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

the recruitment of Mr Chris Golden into the role of

privilege to be a part of the Celebration Dinner held

Christian College Bellarine Ltd

Chairman’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

It was such a pleasure during 2015 to celebrate 35

Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

sown into the life of Christian College over (delete) In March this year, I was also privileged to be able to

many years, being involved in other roles at the

take part in the celebration of our 20th Anniversary

College, including that of Board Member prior to

of our Sister School relationship and exchange

going onto staff. I look forward to seeing Chris in

program with SMAN2 Mataram School in Lombok.

active relationship with the College into the future.

It was a privilege to meet Principal Bapak Hoodree,

We wish Chris and Robyn every blessing.

Bapak Koon, Ibu Nulindah and many others. The visit culminated in an Anniversary celebration dinner

A most important Board decision this year has

held at The Santosa Villas & Resort in Senggigi.

been one to reduce the annual percentage

Congratulations to Di Swann, Julienne Welsh and the

increase of fees to parents for the next five years. The average fee increase for the last ten years has

Back Creek Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

whole team for their wonderful trip organization.

Christian Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In recognition of the College Board, I wish to thank

in 2016, the increase will be reduced to 3.2%. This

all the Board members for their commitment and

is a huge financial challenge for the College but

contribution to the leadership and governance of

the Board recognises the ever increasing costs to

the College throughout 2015.

parents to educate their children and so made this

In particular I wish to recognize the contribution

commitment for the future.

of Rev. Simon Koefoed (Anglican Church Clergy

This past year has seen further development of the

Representative) for his input on the Board. Simon

schools facilities including the purchase of the house

served as Deputy Chairman for four years. In April

at Torquay to be used as a Kindergarten and the

2015, with his family, he relocated to East Keilor to

purchase of the Café at Meredith. The Back Creek

take up the position of Senior Minister at Brimbank

Café has been an exciting addition to the farm

Anglican Church. We wish Simon and family God’s

experience. Congratulations to Jodie Ward and the

richest blessing in their new direction.

team who have guided the café to a successful first

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Languages Other Than English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

been approximately 6% across all fees. However,

year of operation.

Art, Technology & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Sport & Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Outdoor Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Learning Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

In addition this year, we said ‘Farewell and Thank you’ to Pastor Graham Clarke, the Baptist Clergy

James Shirley

Representative to the Board for his past eight years

Chairman of the Christian College Board

of service to the Christian College Board. Other Board changes included Dr David Fuller who has replaced Simon Koefoed as Deputy Chairman and 3

2015 Members of the Christian College Board

Report from the CEO Mr Daryl C. Riddle OAM Chief Executive Officer

Mr James Shirley Chairman Parent Representative

Revd. Simon Koefoed Vice Chairman Parent Representative

Mr Vivian Watson The Salvation Army Lay Representative

Mr Chris Golden Parent Representative

As I sit to write this report I cannot help thinking

The Surf Coast Campus development has moved

of how grateful we should be to live in a country

into another gear this year with the purchase of

like Australia. At the Year 12 VCE Graduation

a house and 2.5 acres adjoining our property

Ceremony two weeks ago, our guest speaker

on the Great Ocean Road. This will be used to

Mr Tim Costello reminded us of the advantages

develop a new kindergarten which we hope

of being born in this country rather than in a

will open in 2017. We have been successful with

developing nation. Only 48 hours ago I was in

an application to the State Government for a

Viqueque in East Timor, a small township on the

$650,000 capital grant for the renovation work

southern side of the island. This is where Christian

to the buildings which will be very timely for the

College has been supporting the people of this

building programme.

region for nearly 14 years in a variety of ways including educational grants, staff and teacher training and helping to build kindergartens and schools. Each time I return, I remind myself not to be complacent or take for granted the privileges we have in our country and the importance of sharing what we have.

Mr Greg Reid Parent Representative

Pastor Graham Clarke Baptist Church Clergy Representative

Mrs Sally Stewart Parent Representative

Mrs Lenore Ford Parent Representative

This year has seen many of the usual highs and

The Surf Coast College has also been successful

lows which are normal in a company the size of

in receiving a planning permit which has allowed

Christian College. The introduction of Back Creek

us to develop plans and processes to gain our

Café at Meredith has been a wonderful addition

building permit. I have been advised that the

to the Rural Experience for Year 9’s. The farm

building permit is only days away, which will

programme is still a highlight for many Middle

allow us to begin building work next year. Whilst

School students with the school farming business

the whole process has taken some 7-8 years

still running well under the excellent management

from the time of purchasing the land, the timing

of Lachlan Howard with the added addition of

is right and the development and planning has

2200 new lambs this season as well as the milking

been excellent and will ensure that we are well

herd of approximately 300 cows.

prepared for the build. I must commend all our consultants and especially Paul Brewster and David Spedding, both of whom have been instrumental in the success of this project. Last week the College was able to submit a very comprehensive capital grant application for a newly established State Government Grant with only a few weeks’ notice. I know this would have taken David and Paul many hours of work in the

Dr Ern Chang Prent Representative

Capt. Tracey Davies The Salvation Army Clergy Representative

Dr David Fuller Anglican Church Lay Representative

Revd. William Orpwood Anglican Church Clergy Representative

preparation of such an application. This again underlines the level of commitment we have from our team to this task. 5

It is important for me to mention the 35th

Susan Strong, another departing long term staff

year celebration we have enjoyed this year,

member, has served the College for 23 years

culminating in our dinner held on the Pier in

and leaves the position of Head of Senior School

November. It was an extraordinary evening where

after coming to us in 1992 as a Mathematics

those who could gathered together to look back

teacher. Sue has demonstrated a great passion

on the many people and the years which have

for both her staff and students and has always

shaped our College. A special thanks to Andrew

led with dignity, quiet determination and loyalty

Dunlop and the Special Events Group for another

to the College. We will miss her strong but quiet

successful and entertaining night.

demeanour around the College and we wish her

Throughout 2015 we have had the opportunity to

Yet, as I reflect more closely, the strength of

well with her retirement plans.

look back as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of

Christian College has, and remains to be, the

our College community as well as looking forward

people who make our community so unique.

I also want to acknowledge and thank Graham

as we see the development of key elements of

Looking back, we have benefitted from the

Clarke, the Clergy Baptist Church Representative

our strategic plan for education coming to fruition.

dedicated and committed Foundational staff and

Principal’s Overview Mr Glen McKeeman Principal

the efforts of the pioneer leaders who established

to our College Board who is leaving us at the end of the year. Graham and his family will be

Celebrating 35 Years

the culture and framework that this College has

returning to Queensland after 8 years of wonderful

It is good to pause from time to time to reflect on

been built upon. It is appropriate to acknowledge

and insightful service in the governance of the

the past. It gives you a great opportunity to gain

Mr. Daryl Riddle OAM Founding Principal (now our

College. Graham demonstrated great skills in

a perspective on what has taken place in the life

CEO), Mrs. Gwen Prosser retired Vice Principal,

the strategic planning and the development of

of a community, to see our beginnings and to

Mr. Howard Williams, a long serving Chairman of

College policies and his endeavours will be sadly

reconnect with our foundations. Christian College

the College Board and the foundation families

missed at the Board. We wish him God’s richest

has come from humble beginnings to become

and staff who saw the vision and dedicated

blessings as he returns home.

one of the largest Independent Schools in Victoria

themselves to many years of faithful service to

over a relatively short period of 35 years. Why?

establish Christian College and to provide a rich

To our Principal Mr Glen McKeeman, and Vice

As I take time to reflect upon my 25 years of

heritage for our benefit today.

This year we say farewell to a number of staff,

Principal Mr Scott Elliss - ‘Thank you’ for the

involvement on the journey, I believe that the fact

some who have been with us for many years.

tireless job you do in leading the various College

that we remain focused on our Christian ethos

Looking back over the years, through the whole

In July this year, we said farewell to Mr Chris

Campuses and inspiring the teaching and

and philosophy sets us apart and provides us with

school photographs that have been taken

Maddock, a long-time member of the College

academic staff across all areas of the College.

the foundation that underpins our culture and

every 5 years we see a visual representation of

Community as a parent, Board member,

Christian College continues to improve each year

community.

the thousands of students who have made our

Company Secretary and Business Manager of

through the improved quality and hard work of

the College. Chris served in these capacities for

our teaching staff through your leadership. ‘Well

Looking back and sharing with others during our 35th

me to see the faces of the students I had taught

28 years and played an instrumental role in much

done’ to both of you as you continue this often

year has been a joy to celebrate developments,

throughout the years; to remember very happy

of the growth of the College during its formative

demanding task into 2016.

personalities and key milestones that have marked

times and great memories and then match these

these years. I stopped to consider how a small school

with the fine young men and woman that we are proud to call Christian College graduates.

years. The role Chris played was never easy, but

College such a special place. How good it was for

he served with compassion, skill and great loyalty

Thank you to the executive staff for another

with 47 or so students operating in rented classrooms

and we wish him well in his retirement.

outstanding year. Your leadership and skill has

at the former St. Augustine’s Orphanage has grown

been instrumental in achieving wonderful end of

to become a multi campus College catering for

Graeme Dalton has been one of the longest

year results. Lastly, I thank the College Board for

over 2000 students each day from early childhood to

serving, continuous members of the Christian

their support and diligence in their governance

Year 12. In addition, a farm complex and specialized

College community having been involved

of this College. We look forward to another

Art, Technology and Design facility has been added

with the College since 1981 when his children

challenging year in 2016 and I pray you will have

as well as a fleet of buses to transport many of our

attended in primary school. He was an active

a restful and peaceful break over the Christmas

students to and from school. With extensive and

member of the Parents and Friends Committee,

period. I am grateful for the opportunity to work

challenging learning activities, a celebrated and

a Company Member and has now taught at the

with you at this wonderful College and I look

renowned music program, a broad range of sporting

College for 27 years. We thank him for his many

forward to another fruitful year in 2016.

opportunities, overseas connections with schools and communities that are the envy of others through

years of dedicated service to this College and wish him well in his retirement.

Daryl C. Riddle OAM

our languages and Our World programs, the list of

Chief Executive Officer

advances in educational opportunities could go on. 7

Strategic Plan

Looking ahead to the challenges of educating

Additionally there has been a team of staff

In view of these key areas that are hallmarks of

Throughout 2015, as well as looking back at the

21st Century learners, Christian College Geelong

working to review and revise our student

Christian College, we looked at how we ‘Equip

past, it was important for me to look at the present

is well placed to be at the forefront of learning to

management framework to create a wellbeing

ourselves to work Christianly’ at this year’s Staff

and also to look ahead to the future in terms of

deliver an education that matters. This is because

and management framework that takes a more

Retreat in June. Our guest speaker, John Dickson,

our strategic goals for education. We have taken

of what has been our foundation, what we are

restorative focus rather than less effective punitive

a popular speaker, author, historian and public

a significant journey in recent years to create a

currently doing and the clear direction that we

measures. This has been a pleasing development

advocate for the Christian Faith challenged and

culture of learning in our College of continual self-

are taking together.

that aligns well with our Christian faith and College

shared with us the question, ’Would we be better

values of Grace, Truth, Hope, Love and Faith.

off without Christianity?’ as well as his incredible

improvement. The focus that we have taken in developing our

Making thinking Visible

College framework commenced in 2011 with a

In 2015 we introduced the ‘Visible Thinking

In speaking with our students, many (especially

of Jesus. By participating in other workshops and

roll- out of main 3 goals.

Routines’ developed by Karin Morrison, Ron

our Year 12 students) have expressed that along

discussion sessions our staff continue to be richly

Ricthhart and Mark Church as part of the

the journey they have appreciated their teachers,

blessed from participating in the annual Staff

Harvard University Project Zero program. We

the bus drivers, sporting coaches and other adults

Retreats.

were delighted to have one of the authors Karin

who have supported them throughout their school

• Building Capacity to Learn.

Morrison introduce this work to our staff at the Staff

life. This was expressed so warmly and sincerely

Many things to celebrate

• Providing Quality, Effective Teachers.

Conference at the commencement of the 2015

by the 2015 School Captains Jack Jordan Hill and

In any one year there are so many things to

College year. The routines are designed to provide

Elizabeth Lowe in their address as part of the 2015

be thankful for and to celebrate. A particular

In developing these key areas, we have taken a

learners with experiences that enable them to

Graduation Ceremony.

highlight for me this year was the outstanding

particular annual focus to improve our programs

see the thinking and thus enhance and deepen

results achieved by our VCE and VCAL students

and our personnel. These have included 2012

their understanding. As I reviewed the 2015

(the first group to complete the VCAL Course)

focusing on Excellence, in 2013 Collaboration,

Motivator DVD and look back at my observations

in their final year of studies. These were our

2014 Accountability and Responsibility and in 2015

of the learning that is taking place around our

best in recent history and continue the trend of

we have focused on Making Thinking Visible as

campuses, there is solid evidence already that

improvement, indicating strongly that our strategic

part of creating a ‘Culture of Thinking.’

this is having a positive impact on the learning

plan is having a positive impact. Likewise, the

at Christian College. These routines seamlessly

continued efforts of our staff to undertake

I believe that this has created within our

support the Building Learning Power initiative and

professional development and further studies has

College an education that is worth having.

focus that we introduced in 2014.

been most remarkable.

than knowledge and skills. They gain a sense of

What do we celebrate today?

This year we were thoroughly entertained by the

purpose, values and the capacity to think and

Meeting up with former colleagues at functions

At the August meeting of the College Board I used

performances of the College Musical, ‘Beauty

learn independently within an ethical and values

throughout the year and chatting with current

a ‘Visible Thinking Routine‘, to collect a sample

and The Beast’, as well as being enthralled and

based environment - in a community that allows

students, colleagues and families, it is pleasing

of what the Board Members value and celebrate

amazed by the talent on display at the College

each to develop an understanding of who they

to note that we still strongly value relationships

about Christian College.

Music Evening and Art, Technology and Design

are in God’s sight and the possibility of knowing

throughout our community. Christian College

Some of these included:

Extravaganza. I note the many awards obtained

His plan for their lives. From this comes the exciting

provides a wonderful sense of belonging and

fact that Christian College students go into

we work hard to ensure that everyone feels

• God’s provision and faithfulness over 35 years.

National and Statewide programs in which they

the workplace seeking to serve others and to

safe, respected and valued. In any community

• Answers to prayer.

participate.

contribute to making our world a better place.

it would be wrong to suggest that there are not

• Wonderful graduating students.

challenges or difficult relationships to manage.

• Direction and excellent leadership with passion

• Nurturing, Encouraging and Modelling the

Christian faith.

knowledge of the facts and fiction in the history

It is one that provides our students with more

This year we have been investigating new

by our musicians and ensembles as part of the

and vision.

programs and initiatives in order to improve

• The value of service.

how we support each other in our daily living as

• Opportunities for students to explore and express

part of a community. This year we have trialled a soft launch of the MYTERN language in our Junior Schools to support our students in taking

creativity. • Teaching students to see and know God’s love everywhere in everything.

responsibility for their emotions. As a result of this

• Teachers who ’go the extra mile’.

trial we will be expanding this language further in

• Belonging and living in a Christian Community.

2016 and beyond. 8

There were many individual highlights within

We continue to value and appreciate the

This year I have introduced, and encouraged

I also wish to acknowledge three colleagues in

faculties and on the sporting field including

outstanding work of our chaplaincy team for

our community to take on a growth mindset

particular who will retire at the end of this year

our Senior Boys winning the State netball

the dedication and care that they provide our

benefitting from the research of Professor Carol

having provided significant service to our College

championship as well as our Junior Girls victory

students, staff and families. Their love is invaluable.

Dweck at Stamford University in the USA. Professor

community - Ms. Susan Strong, Head of Senior

Dweck encourages us to ‘seek challenge, learn

School (24 years at Christian College), Mr. Graeme

in the State Football championship that you will read about further on in this report. We also had

I have been extremely proud the team at Williams

from feedback, value the effort over the product

Dalton, Middle School teacher (26 years) and Mr.

the annual overseas trips for students studying

House Kindergarten and this program is highly

and to learn and grow from our mistakes’. With this

Chris Maddock, Company Secretary and Business

Languages including a major trip to Indonesia to

regarded and respected. The introduction of

in mind, I continue to commit myself and the work

Manager (27 years). We thank them most sincerely

celebrate the 20th Anniversary of our relationship

‘Bush Kinder’ as part of the offering has been

we do as a community, to educate our young

and wish them all a wonderful time in retirement.

with SMA 2 Negeri Mataram, on Lombok Island.

highly successful. So much so that we have

people with a strong desire to seek continuous

The trips to Vietnam, Cambodia , East Timor and

extended this provision to include an extension

improvement.

Central Australia taken as part of the ‘Our World’

of the program into Prep at our Junior Schools

program, assisted our students in developing

in 2016. This will complement the ‘play based

As we prepare to provide for such an approach

their cultural awareness as well as global

learning’ scenarios and ‘loose parts creative play’

to learning it has been wonderful to see

competencies that will see them well positioned

that has been introduced this year.

the implementation of our new Learning

as citizens of the world.

Management System supported by a new data base. This has already allowed us to

The introduction of the ‘Back Creek Café’, as

provide greater communication and access to

part of the Year 9 Rural Experience was highly

information for our students and their families. As

successful, providing a meaningful aspect to the

we move toward ‘In time reporting’ in 2016 we

whole ‘Paddock to Plate’ experience of the farm

will continue to see significant benefits from this

program. The additional hospitality and food

successful installation. The work to successfully

handling skills obtained as part of this opportunity

integrate this across the College has been led by

may also be valuable in assisting our students

Mr. Scott Elliss supported by the College IT Staff,

obtain part- time work in the future.

Deputy Heads of both Junior Schools, the Directors of Teaching and Learning and all the teaching staff. I am most grateful for their efforts. A particular highlight of 2015 was the respectful

Christian College is a great story

and reflective honoring and commemoration

Looking back and the first 35 years, celebrating

of the 100th Anniversary of the ANZAC tradition.

our present achievements and looking to the

Each campus paused to mark this occasion with

future with enthusiasm and anticipation, I see a

maturity and participated in a most engaging

great story - one filled with wonderful characters,

and emotional Service of Remembrance. I am

a challenging journey with lots of exciting events

grateful to the Director of Humanities Mr. Rick

and sub plots, heading to a future filled with many

Finally, I acknowledge the College Board for their

Geall for planning and preparing this event for our

things to ponder.

faith in me to be the Principal of this wonderful

College community.

College, the CEO Mr. Riddle and the Executive I am grateful to all the Teaching and Learning

team for their support, the teaching and non-

staff, particularly to those in my leadership team.

teaching staff for the incredible work that they

I thank Mr. Scott Elliss, my Vice Principal and

do every day, as well as our students (who are

Mrs. Lisa Pemberton, my Executive Assistant for

the joy and reason we are here) for creating such

the incredible support that they have given me

an amazing place of learning and the College

throughout 2015.

families for their ongoing support for us all. Thank you all. God bless. Glen McKeeman Principal

Financial Report

Balance Sheet Items

Enrolments

79.85% of our total assets is in land and buildings

Enrolments for 2015 were 1,974 students.

and our long term capital borrowings (12 months or more) is 54.96% of all our total liabilities.

Mr Chris Golden Business Manager

I trust this gives you an understanding of Christian College’s current financial position as at the 31

The overall net worth of Christian College is now

December 2014.

$37,293,719 which is an increase of 0.73% on the On behalf of the Board of Christian College group

To help families understand the College’s income

of companies, I am pleased to present the annual

sources and expenditure below is summary which

financial report for 2015. For those families viewing

I hope helps in this regard.

All Christian College campuses are part of a ‘not for profit’ company which means any surplus funds generated can only be used for educational purposes (capital or expense) within each of the campuses. For 2015 we had an operating surplus of $220,922. The Extra Ordinary expenditure of $222,634 was associated with the planning and consulting costs for the Torquay campus and cost associated with establishing a masters and teaching degree arrangement with Tabor College in Adelaide. The College Board has a policy of having its real estate assets revalued every three years. The properties were last revalued in 2014 and are due to be revalued in 2017.

Key Capital Expenditure during 2015 Junior School

our annual report for the first time it may be helpful if I briefly explain our structure.

previous year.

Income • 50.51% of our total income comes from Tuition Fees • 36.57% of our total income comes from the Commonwealth Government Grants • 8.00% of our total income comes from State Government Grants • 3.95% of our total income comes from the

• New portable classroom Middle School • Completion of new shelter shed • Completion of refurbishment at Back Creek accommodation • New electronic pool maintenance management system

Capital Works Levy • 0.79% of our income comes from Miscellaneous Sources

Expenditure

During 2015 the College implemented a new IT management system called Synergetic. This application replaced the Colleges old IT platform Maze. Synergetic has a uniquely integrated community database which allows the College too access, manage and share information quickly and efficiently. The Synergetic software is web enabled and connects administrators, teachers, parents, students, suppliers and others into the one seamless community. Migrating to this new IT platform has been a huge task for all the College staff. I would like to thank all involved for their tireless work in making the transition such

Bellarine

a smooth process.

• Playground improvements

• 0.18% of our income comes from other fees and charges

IT Systems

I trust this gives you an understanding of Christian Senior School

College’s current financial position as at the 31st

• New portables for music rehearsal rooms

December 2015.

• 70.42% of all expenditure is spent on salaries and other staff expenditure such as staff

Chris Golden

entitlements, workers compensation and training

Business Manager

• 7.78% of all expenditure is spent on non-capital educational expenses • 7.53% of all expenditure is spent on depreciation, but this is a non-cash payment • 2.53% of all expenditure is spent on operational costs on items such as insurance, electricity, telephone • 3.34% of all expenditure is spent on non-capital buildings and grounds maintenance • 3.05% of all our expenditure is spent on finance and leases • 5.35% of all our expenditure is spent on administration

2014

2015

Consolidated accounts for all Christian College Companies as at 31 December 2015 Consolidated accounts for all Christian College Companies as at 31 December 2015 Profit and Loss Statement as at 31st December 2015 Profit and Loss Profit and Loss Total Bellarine Middle & Junior Senior Back Creek Total $18,285,068 $13,236,282 $18,285,068 $2,898,452 $13,236,282 $1,429,526 $2,898,452 $284,195 $1,429,526 $64,823 $284,195 $36,198,346 $64,823 $36,198,346

70.85% 7.83% 70.85% 7.58% 7.83% 4.76% 7.58% 3.36% 4.76% 3.07% 3.36% 2.55% 3.07% 100.00% 2.55% 100.00%

$25,333,565 $2,798,726 $25,333,565 $2,709,714 $2,798,726 $1,702,596 $2,709,714 $1,201,983 $1,702,596 $1,096,356 $1,201,983 $911,780 $1,096,356 $35,754,720 $911,780 $35,754,720 $443,626

$5,227,084 $461,022 $5,227,084 $389,882 $461,022 $249,773 $389,882 $267,290 $249,773 $275,392 $267,290 $180,366 $275,392 $7,050,809 $180,366 $7,050,809 $1,131,397

$12,377,569 $1,214,262 $12,377,569 $1,860,450 $1,214,262 $1,049,467 $1,860,450 $694,680 $1,049,467 $626,990 $694,680 $528,415 $626,990 $18,351,833 $528,415 $18,351,833 ‐$1,792,154

$7,728,912 $1,123,442 $7,728,912 $439,370 $1,123,442 $398,766 $439,370 $240,013 $398,766 $193,974 $240,013 $202,999 $193,974 $10,327,476 $202,999 $10,327,476 $1,104,383

$0 $0 $0 $20,012 $0 $4,590 $20,012 $0 $4,590 $0 $0 $0 $0 $24,602 $0 $24,602 $0

2002

Surplus Intercompany transfers ‐ mgt fees ‐ Income Intercompany transfers ‐ Expense Intercompany transfers ‐ mgt fees ‐ Income Intercompany transfers ‐ Expense Operating Surplus

$443,626 $2,891,618 $2,891,618 $2,891,618 $2,891,618 $443,626

$1,131,397 $0 $1,122,727 $0 $1,122,727 $8,670

‐$1,792,154 $2,891,618 $674,665 $2,891,618 $674,665 $424,799

$1,104,383 $0 $1,094,226 $0 $1,094,226 $10,157

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

2001

Operating Surplus Extra Ordinary Expense

$443,626 $222,634

$8,670 $0

$424,799 $222,634

$10,157 $0

$0 0

2000

Extra Ordinary Expense Total Surplus

$222,634 $220,992

$0 $8,670

$222,634 $202,165

$0 $10,157

0 $0

Total Surplus

$220,992

$8,670

$202,165

$10,157

2010

2011

2012

2013

50.51% 36.57% 50.51% 8.01% 36.57% 3.95% 8.01% 0.79% 3.95% 0.18% 0.79% 100.00% 0.18% 100.00%

1999

Income Tuition Fees Income Grants ‐ Commonwealth Tuition Fees Grants ‐ State Grants ‐ Commonwealth Capital Works Levy Grants ‐ State Non Operational Income Capital Works Levy Other Fees & Charges Non Operational Income Other Fees & Charges

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Expenses Salaries/Staff Entitlements Expenses Educational Expenses Salaries/Staff Entitlements Depreciation Educational Expenses Administration & Other Costs Depreciation Building & Grounds Administration & Other Costs Finance & Lease Building & Grounds Operational Finance & Lease Operational

Senior $6,274,570 $3,888,129 $6,274,570 $719,276 $3,888,129 $476,194 $719,276 $71,093 $476,194 $2,597 $71,093 $11,431,859 $2,597 $11,431,859

Back Creek

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $24,602 $0 $0 $24,602 $24,602 $0 $24,602

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Bellarine Middle & Junior $3,677,117 $8,333,381 $3,317,225 $6,030,928 $3,677,117 $8,333,381 $809,698 $1,369,478 $3,317,225 $6,030,928 $307,575 $645,757 $809,698 $1,369,478 $49,137 $139,363 $307,575 $645,757 $21,454 $40,772 $49,137 $139,363 $8,182,207 $16,559,679 $21,454 $40,772 $8,182,207 $16,559,679

Balance Sheet Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2015 Balance Sheet Total Bellarine Assets Land & Buildings Assets Intercompany Assets Land & Buildings Classroom Capital Intercompany Assets Other Non Current Assets Classroom Capital Debtors Other Non Current Assets Buses Debtors Other Current Assets Buses Bank Other Current Assets Total Assets Bank Total Assets Liabilities Capital Borrowings ‐ Non Current Liabilities Leave Entitlements ‐ Current Capital Borrowings ‐ Non Current Lease Finance ‐ Non Current Leave Entitlements ‐ Current Intercompany loans Lease Finance ‐ Non Current Fees in Advance Intercompany loans Lease Finance ‐ Current Fees in Advance Creditors Lease Finance ‐ Current Leave Entitlements ‐ Non Current Creditors Creditors ‐ Non Current Leave Entitlements ‐ Non Current Total Liabilites Creditors ‐ Non Current Total Liabilites Net Assets

Total 79.85% $54,854,336 8.25% $5,668,601 79.85% $54,854,336 6.31% $4,335,535 8.25% $5,668,601 3.28% $2,256,104 6.31% $4,335,535 1.38% $948,816 3.28% $2,256,104 1.14% $785,943 1.38% $948,816 1.30% $893,124 1.14% $785,943 ‐1.52% ‐$1,042,562 1.30% $893,124 100.00% $68,699,897 ‐1.52% ‐$1,042,562 100.00% Total$68,699,897

Bellarine Middle & Junior $14,588,760 $26,583,734 $767,628 $3,398,987 $14,588,760 $26,583,734 $352,506 $2,948,814 $767,628 $3,398,987 $57,937 $2,120,690 $352,506 $2,948,814 $242,347 $231,763 $57,937 $2,120,690 $120,538 $535,726 $242,347 $231,763 $30,416 $803,114 $120,538 $535,726 $68,042 ‐$1,272,882 $30,416 $803,114 $16,228,172 $35,349,946 $68,042 ‐$1,272,882 $16,228,172 $35,349,946 Bellarine Middle

43.42% Total$13,518,322 14.49% $4,512,102 43.42% $13,518,322 10.12% $3,150,274 14.49% $4,512,102 9.91% $3,085,527 10.12% $3,150,274 9.03% $2,812,665 9.91% $3,085,527 7.18% $2,235,329 9.03% $2,812,665 4.36% $1,356,323 7.18% $2,235,329 1.42% $442,203 4.36% $1,356,323 0.07% $20,646 1.42% $442,203 100.00% $31,133,391 0.07% $20,646 100.00% $31,133,391 $37,566,506

Bellarine $4,930,759 $919,975 $4,930,759 $253,207 $919,975 $31,270 $253,207 $511,243 $31,270 $52,723 $511,243 $245,295 $52,723 $109,341 $245,295 $0 $109,341 $7,053,813 $0 $7,053,813 $9,174,359

$37,566,506 $15,831,602 $105,423 $15,831,602 $21,392,772 $105,423 $15,717 $21,392,772 $0 $15,717 $220,992 $0 $37,566,506 $220,992 $37,566,506

Net Assets Equity Accumulated Profits last year Equity Building Fund Reserve Accumulated Profits last year Asset Revaluation Reserve Building Fund Reserve Capital Reserve Asset Revaluation Reserve Issued Capital Capital Reserve Current Year Profit/Loss Issued Capital Total Equity Current Year Profit/Loss Total Equity

Middle & Junior

42.14% 9.95% 42.14% 56.00% 9.95% 0.04% 56.00% 0.00% 0.04% 0.56% 0.00% 100.00% 0.56% 100.00%

Senior

Back Creek

Senior $11,331,092 $1,382,985 $11,331,092 $1,034,216 $1,382,985 $77,477 $1,034,216 $474,706 $77,477 $129,679 $474,706 $59,595 $129,679 $162,279 $59,595 $14,652,029 $162,279 $14,652,029 Senior

Back Creek $2,350,750 $119,000 $2,350,750 $0 $119,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,469,750 $0 $2,469,750 Back Creek

Middle $5,631,515 $2,285,269 $5,631,515 $2,357,773 $2,285,269 $1,962,780 $2,357,773 $1,651,765 $1,962,780 $1,983,978 $1,651,765 $827,010 $1,983,978 $181,026 $827,010 $20,646 $181,026 $16,901,762 $20,646 $16,901,762 $18,448,183

Senior $2,956,048 $1,306,857 $2,956,048 $539,294 $1,306,857 $0 $539,294 $649,657 $0 $198,628 $649,657 $281,848 $198,628 $151,836 $281,848 $0 $151,836 $6,084,168 $0 $6,084,168 $8,567,861

Back Creek $0

$9,174,359

$18,448,183

$8,567,861

$1,376,103

$5,260,170 $105,423 $5,260,170 $3,800,096 $105,423 $0 $3,800,096 $0 $0 $8,670 $0 $9,174,359 $8,670 $9,174,359

$7,765,351 $0 $7,765,351 $10,464,950 $0 $15,717 $10,464,950 $0 $15,717 $202,165 $0 $18,448,183 $202,165 $18,448,183

$2,806,081 $0 $2,806,081 $5,751,623 $0 $0 $5,751,623 $0 $0 $10,157 $0 $8,567,861 $10,157 $8,567,861

$0 $0 $0 $1,376,103 $0 $0 $1,376,103 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,376,103 $0 $1,376,103

$0 $0 $0 $0 $1,091,477 $0 $0 $1,091,477 $0 $0 $2,170 $0 $0 $2,170 $0 $0 $1,093,647 $0 $1,093,647 $1,376,103

Total Income at 31st December 2015

Total Assets as at 31st December 2015

Total Income at 31st December 2015

Total Assets at 31st December 2015

1.30% 1% 0%

3.28% 6.31%

Tuition Fees 50.51%

50% 37%

Grants - Commonwealth 36.57%

1.14% 1.38%

1.52 %

Land & Buildings 79.85% Intercompany Assets 8.25%

8.25%

Classroom Capital 6.31%

Grants - State 8.01%

Other Non Current Assets 3.28%

Capital Works Levy 3.95%

79.85%

Non Operational Income 0.79%

Debtors 1.38% Buses 1.14%

Other Fees & Charges 0.18%

Other Current Assets 1.30% Bank -1.52%

Total Expenditure to 31st December 2015

Total Liabilities as at 31st December 2015

Total Liabilities at 31st December 2015

Total Expenditure at 31st December 2015

4.76%

3.36% 3.07%

1.42% 0.07% 4.36%

2.55% Salaries/Staff Entitlements 70.85%

7.58% 7.83%

Educational Expenses 7.83% Depreciation 7.58%

70.85%

Administration & Other Costs 4.76% Building & Grounds 3.36%

9.03%

Leave Entitlements - Current 14.49%

7.18%

43.42%

9.91% 10.12%

Capital Borrowings - Non Current 43.42%

14.49%

Lease Finance - Non Current 10.12% Intercompany loans 9.91% Fees in Advance 9.03% Lease Finance - Current 7.18%

Finance & Lease 3.07%

Creditors 4.36%

Operational 2.55%

Leave Entitlements - Non Current 1.42% Creditors - Non Current 0.07%

School’s Performance 2015

Mr Glen McKeeman Principal

Mr Scott Elliss Vice Principal

2015 Staff Satisfaction Survey Christian College, Geelong all Campuses In 2015 staff at Christian College Geelong, Christian College Bellarine and Christian College Institute of Senior Education participated in the online survey in Term 4, 2015. The survey is an evaluation tool developed by Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) in collaboration with the Australian Council for Educational Research. Across all campuses of Christian College, 158 teaching staff and 49 general staff participated

2. Technology High staff satisfaction with technology occurs when staff members report that the school provides access to technology to do their

4. Student Behaviour

7. Pastoral Care

High staff satisfaction with student behaviour

High staff satisfaction with pastoral care occurs

occurs when students are well behaved and get

when teachers in a school know and care abut

on well with each other. Bullying amongst students

students; act on students’ concerns and take

is not perceived to be a problem at the school

prompt action when problems occur. Staff

and is dealt with according to best practice. Staff

members respect the students; treat students

members also perceive students to be happy

fairly; value student opinions and have positive

and that it is a safe place for students to learn.

relationships with students. Highly satisfied staff

In addition, students respect the teachers and

members feel that the school acknowledges

perceive that there is a real sense of pride at the

students’ achievements appropriately and

school.

provides students with opportunities to develop

Christian College Staff scored 8.61 compared with

leadership, social and personal skills.

8.28 for ISV reference group schools.

Christian College Staff scored 8.75 compared with 8.58 for ISV reference group schools.

job properly. In addition, schools also provide excellent opportunities for students to learn using computer technology and ensure that students learn to use computer technologies appropriately and safely. Christian College Staff scored 8.36 compared with 8.01 for ISV reference group schools.

5. Discipline High staff satisfaction with school discipline occurs when there is a perception that the school clearly communicates its expectations for student behaviour and encourages students to exercise self-discipline. Staff members are satisfied when

in the survey. For the purpose of this report, the

the discipline at the school follows established

results reported are reflective of the responses of

codes of practice and when they perceive that

teaching staff only. The results in each of the main

the school is well run.

areas were tabled using a Scale Score ranging

Christian College Staff scored 8.41 compared with

from 0 = low to 10 = high.

7.96 for ISV reference group schools.

8. Parent Involvement High staff satisfaction with parent involvement at a school occurs when staff members perceive that they respond to parents’ concerns or queries in a timely manner. Staff members feel that parents are kept well informed about the learning programs undertaken by students. In addition, there is open communication between staff and parents at the school; adequate opportunities for staff contact with parents and that the school encourages parents to be involved in a variety of ways. A comparison with similar questions in the

1. Resources and Offerings High staff satisfaction with a school’s resources

6. Learning Support

and offerings occurs when there is a perception

High staff satisfaction in the learning support

that the school provides a broad curriculum

provided by a school occurs when staff

and plenty of co-curricular activities; and

members feel that teachers challenge students

that the school has high quality materials and

3. School Ethos and Values

appropriately in their learning and students

resources, including the library, to aid learning.

High staff satisfaction with a school’s ethos and

are encouraged to help each other learn.

Staff members appreciate school grounds being

values occurs when they perceive that the school

Staff members perceive that students are well

attractive and well-maintained, but this is not

encourages students to develop a commitment

supported to help them improve the standard of

essential.

to improving others’ social circumstances;

their learning; the school’s programs effectively

Christian College Staff scored 8.24 compared with

participate in community service and take an

meet and develop the needs an interests of gifted

7.94 for ISV reference group schools.

active role in society. High staff satisfaction

and talented students as well as students with

also occurs when a school provides good drug

special needs such as limited English or learning

awareness and prevention education; focuses on

disabilities. In addition, staff members perceive

developing students as well rounded individuals;

that students from different backgrounds and

encourages students to respect individual

cultures are treated equally at school.

differences; effectively educates students

Christian College Staff scored 8.20 compared with

against racism and helps students develop an

8.01 for ISV reference group schools.

parent survey results will indicate whether there is a gap in teachers’ and parents’ perceptions about parent involvement at the school. Christian College Staff scored 8.60 compared with 8.45 for ISV reference group schools.

appropriate set of life values. Christian College Staff scored 8.67 compared with 8.15 for ISV reference group schools. 18

9. Feedback

12. Professional Development

High staff satisfaction with feedback occurs when

High staff satisfaction with professional

their work performance is formally appraised

development (PD) occurs when schools offer

and when staff members feel that the feedback

appropriate PD opportunities for staff; when the

is regular and constructive. Staff members also

PD opportunities at school enhance teacher

appreciate being adequately recognised for

capacity and help teachers to improve student

their efforts in their job and feel that their careers

outcomes. It is also important to staff that the

will continue to advance while employed at the

school actively encourages them to undertake

school.

professional learning to enhance their skills.

Christian College Staff scored 7.01 compared with

Christian College Staff scored 7.78 compared with

6.75 for ISV reference group schools.

8.02 for ISV reference group schools.

10. Goal Alignment

13. Staff Collaboration

High staff satisfaction with goal alignment occurs

High staff satisfaction with staff collaboration

when staff members feel that the school has

and peer support occurs when staff members

clearly articulated goals, values and educational

support the goals and values of the school and

philosophy. It is important for staff members to

work together effectively to achieve the school’s

agree with the goals, values and educational

goals; when there is a collegial atmosphere in the

philosophy of the school. In addition, there

staffroom; when discussions between staff in the

is high staff satisfaction if they feel that the

staffroom are professional; when administrators,

Principal/Senior Management team has a clearly

teachers and other staff treat each other with

articulated vision for the school. Christian College

respect; and when staff members can rely on

Staff scored 8.48 compared with 8.26 for ISV

colleagues to provide support or assistance.

reference group schools.

Staff collaboration is highly effective when there is open communication between all staff;

11. Leadership and Morale

when teaching staff work cooperatively with

High staff satisfaction with leadership and morale

administrative staff and if the longer-serving

occurs when staff members feel that the Principal/

members of staff remain fresh and enthusiastic

Senior Management team is aware of and deals

about working at the school.

effectively with staff issues or concerns; and if staff

Christian College Staff scored 8.37 compared with

members feel confident that they can approach

8.01 for ISV reference group schools.

the Principal/Senior Management team to air concerns or grievances; staff members generally

14. Overall Satisfaction

have positive relationships with the school

High levels of overall staff satisfaction occur when

leadership team; and communication between

staff members report that they would recommend

these groups is good. High staff satisfaction also

the school to other people; they are proud to

occurs when staff members feel that their role is

work at the school; and would consider sending

valued by the leadership team; perceive staff

their own children to the school (where relevant).

morale at the school to be high; and are given

Christian College Staff scored 8.89 compared with

opportunities to plan and help make decisions

8.55 for ISV reference group schools.

2015 Parent Satisfaction Survey In 2015 parents across all campuses of Christian were asked to complete an online survey developed by Independent Schools Victoria to provide schools with the opportunity to benchmark their results against the Victorian independent schools sector. In 2015 data was obtained from 8,800 parents from 35 Independent Schools. In 2015 data was obtained from 420 Christian College respondents – 75% were mothers, 24% were fathers and 1% were guardians. The data

3. Learning Outcomes

compares relevant Primary and Secondary means

High parent satisfaction with learning outcomes

for Christian College Geelong against the 2015

occurs when parents are kept informed of their

Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) reference

children’s academic performance.

group with 0 = no agreement and 10 = complete

Parental satisfaction is also high when they feel

agreement.

the school does a good job teaching basic skills, motivating learning, encouraging students to be

1. Curriculum Academic Program

responsible for their own learning and developing

High parent satisfaction in a school academic

their thinking and reasoning skills.

program occurs when there is a perception that

Christian College Geelong 8.11, compared to 8.12

the school provides a supportive environment

in 2014

with a range of learning areas and a curriculum

ISV reference group schools 8.01

designed to improve student achievement at all levels and for all abilities.

4. Pastoral Care

Christian College Geelong 8.19, compared to 8.15

High parent satisfaction in pastoral care occurs

in 2014.

when children are happy to attend school and

ISV reference group schools 7.99

when parents feel that their children are cared for and treated equally, their interests and talents are developed, and community participation is encouraged. Christian College Geelong 8.42, compared to 8.45 in 2014 ISV reference group schools 8.23

2. Quality of Teaching High parent satisfaction in teaching quality occurs when there is a perception that teachers are enthusiastic about teaching, provide help

about matters that affect them (such as staff

and support to all students, and understand

development, curriculum and goals).

and allow for different abilities. Parents also feel

Christian College Staff scored 7.88 compared with

it is important for teachers to stay up-to-date in

7.00 for ISV reference schools.

their subjects and that the school is open to new teaching strategies. Christian College Geelong 8.19, compared to 8.14 in 2014. ISV reference group schools 7.96

5. Discipline and Safety High parent satisfaction in discipline and safety occurs when there is a perception that the school is a safe place to learn, that students display excellent behaviour and bullying and racism are not a problem. Satisfaction also occurs when students are seen to be treated fairly and action is prompt when problems occur. Drug awareness and prevention education is also emphasized. Christian College Geelong 8.24, compared to 8.32 in 2014 ISV reference group schools 8.08 21

2015 Student Satisfaction Survey

6. Parental Involvement High parent satisfaction in parent involvement

Overview

occurs when parents feel welcome to visit the

For the fourth year in 2015, ISV conducted an

school, are provided with useful information at

online Student Satisfaction Survey for Christian

parent teacher interviews, are kept informed by

College directly to students in Years 7 to 12.

a variety of means, and are encouraged to be

Overall 631 responses were received from

involved in a variety of ways at the school.

Christian College students.

Christian College Geelong 8.27, compared to 8.19 in 2014

General Student Satisfaction Survey

ISV reference group schools 8.08

NOTE The scale ranges from 0 = no agreement to 10 = complete agreement

7. Resources High parent satisfaction with resources occurs

10. Recommend to Others

when there is a perception that school buildings

1. Academic Program

High levels of satisfaction occur when parents

and grounds are attractive and well maintained,

High student satisfaction in a school academic

report they are happy to recommend the school

where students have access to high quality

program occurs when there is a perception that

to others.

materials and resources, and where the school

the school provides a supportive environment

Christian College Geelong 8.53, compared to 8.44

provides opportunities for students to learn with,

with a range of learning areas and a curriculum

in 2014

and make appropriate use of computers.

designed to improve student achievement, at all

ISV reference group schools 8.41

levels and for all abilities

Christian College Geelong 8.28, compared to 8.29 11. Christian Ethos School Specific Questions

ISV reference group schools 8.25

• My son/daughter is aware of the Christian ethos 2. Learning Outcomes

8. Year Transition

Christian College Geelong 8.98

High student satisfaction with learning outcomes

High parent satisfaction in the area of transition

• I believe the Christian values of grace, truth,

occurs when students feel their school is doing

occurs when there is a perception that students

love, faith and hope are reflected in the College

a good job of teaching basic skills, motivating

are well prepared for the next school year and

community’s day to day interactions

learning, encouraging students to be responsible

are supported at its commencement, and where

Christian College Geelong 8.42

for their learning and developing their thinking

schools provide parents with good advice about

• I support the expressions of the Christian faith

and reasoning skills.

their children’s future.

at Christian College in worship services, class

Christian College 7.16, compared to 6.93 in 2014

Christian College Geelong 8.21, compared to 8.20

devotions and service to others

ISV reference group 7.51

in 2014

Christian College Geelong 7.88

ISV reference group schools 8.05

• My child’s study of Christian Education is

3. Pastoral Care

important to me

High student satisfaction in pastoral care occurs

Christian College Geelong 7.20

when children feel their school provides a caring,

The global item is measured by asking parents

supportive, respectful and inclusive environment

to think about the school overall, and to rate

both inside and outside the classroom.

their satisfaction level. High levels of overall

Christian College 7.10 compared to 6.89 in 2014

performance occur when parents are very

ISV reference group 7.33

Christian College Geelong 8.61, compared to 8.46 in 2014 ISV reference group schools 8.42

is a perception that the College provides an opportunity for students to develop their interpersonal and leadership skills, and the school encourages participation in community activities and acknowledges achievement. Christian College 7.11, compared to 6.94 in 2014 ISV reference group 7.30 5. Discipline and Safety High student satisfaction in discipline and safety occurs when there is a perception that the school is a safe place to learn; that students display excellent behaviour and that bullying and racism are not a problem. Students are treated fairly and action is prompt when problems occur. Christian College 7.25, compared to 7.00 in 2014 ISV reference group 7.49

ISV reference group 7.20

of Christian College.

satisfied with their choice of school.

High student satisfaction occurs when there

Christian College 6.75, compared to 6.55 in 2014

in 2014

9. Global Item

4. Personal Development/Leadership

6. Resources High student satisfaction with resources occurs when there is a perception that school buildings and grounds are attractive and well maintained; where students have access to high quality materials and resources, and where the school provides opportunities for students to make appropriate use of computers. Christian College 7.11, compared to 6.85 in 2014 ISV reference group 7.54 7. School Ethos and Values High student satisfaction occurs when students are encouraged to respect individual differences, treat students from different backgrounds and cultures equally, and students have the opportunity to develop their own set of values. Christian College 7.41, compared to 7.19 in 2014 ISV reference group 7.53

8. Peer Relationships

12. Teacher Knowledge

High student satisfaction occurs when students

High student satisfaction occurs when there is a

believe that they have close relationships with

perception that teachers are knowledgeable,

other students; that they are included in activities

make class work interesting, and use a variety of

and that they are treated well.

methods to enable students’ understanding.

Christian College 7.30, compared to 7.10 in 2014

Christian College 6.85, compared to 6.65 in 2014

ISV reference group 7.58

ISV reference group 7.22

9. Transition

13. Teacher Practice

High student satisfaction occurs when there

High student satisfaction occurs when there is a

Middle School and Junior School

Teacher Qualifications

is perception that students are well prepared

perception that teachers explain things clearly,

for the next school year and supported at its

listen to students, keep control of the class, and

Registered School No. 1814

commencement, and where the school provides

are enthusiastic and well organised.

students with good advice about their future.

Christian College 7.02, compared to 6.80 in 2014

Christian College 7.29, compared to 7.11 in 2014

ISV reference group 7.35

All staff have a teaching qualification recognised by the Victorian institute of Teaching. Staff currently teaching at Middle School Highton and Junior School Belmont also have the following range of academic qualifications: • Advanced Diploma Public Relations • Associate Diploma of Business Accounting • Associate Diploma of Business Hospitality • Associate Diploma of Ministries • Associate Diploma of Social Science • Associate of Music Australia • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Arts Music Performance • Bachelor of Arts in Education • Bachelor of Arts Sports Admin • Bachelor of Arts Nature Tourism • Bachelor of Applied Science • Bachelor of Behavioural Science • Bachelor of Biological Science • Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Business - Tourism • Bachelor of Commerce/Science • Bachelor of Contemporary Arts • Bachelor of Education • Bachelor of Education - Honours, Physical Education • Bachelor of Education - Outdoor Education • Bachelor of Education - Physical Education • Bachelor of Education - Primary • Bachelor of Engineering • Bachelor of Exercise & Sport • Bachelor of Fine Art • Bachelor of I.T (ComputSciDev) • Bachelor of Management • Bachelor of Ministries • Bachelor of Music • Bachelor of Music Performance • Bachelor of Nursing • Bachelor of Recreation • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Science - Honours • Bachelor of Social Work

ISV reference group 7.54 14. Teacher/Student Rapport Quality of Teaching Survey

High satisfaction occurs when there is a

10. Academic Rigour

perception that teachers praise students’ efforts,

High student satisfaction occurs when there is a

take a personal interest in students, provide help

perception that teachers provide students with

and support when needed and treat students

challenging activities, regularly introduce new

fairly.

topics, and help them to think more deeply about

Christian College 6.98, compared to 6.78 in 2014

topics.

ISV reference group 7.23

Christian College 7.19, compared to 6.93 in 2014 ISV reference group 7.53

Christian College Additional Survey Questions

Performance Information

Mr Wayne Hines Head of Middle School

Mrs Marion Nott Head of Junior School

Christian College Geelong Ltd Teacher Professional Engagement 2015 The attendance rate of staff throughout 2015 for Middle School Highton was 98.11% and for Junior School Belmont 98.45%. Across the four campuses of Christian College, 243 teaching staff were employed in 2015. There was a staff retention rate of 98.04% from 2014 into 2015 with 7.35% transferring from one campus to another within Christian College. Professional Development

• My teachers encourage me to show

All staff have participated in the professional

11. Feedback

compassion and respect for others less fortunate

learning activities organised by Christian College,

High student satisfaction occurs when there is

than myself, through active service and giving.

including the annual two day Staff Retreat.

a perception that teachers provide useful and

Christian College 7.50, compared to 7.14 in 2014

Other professional development has been

timely feedback, show students how to do things

• My Homeroom/Housegroup teacher provides

organised on an individual needs basis, according

in times of difficulty, and help them to understand

opportunities for discussion and acceptance

to the professional development faculty plans.

mistakes they make.

of Christian values as expressed in the life and

Christian College 6.81, compared to 6.62 in 2014

teaching of Jesus Christ.

In 2015, $64,897 was spent on professional

ISV reference group 7.22

Christian College 7.20, compared to 6.95 in 2014

development for staff at the Middle School,

• At Christian College I am learning to understand

Highton (including Directors and Leadership)

the meaning of the Christian faith as expressed in

and $12,982 for staff at Junior School, Belmont.

the Bible. Christian College 7.26, compared to 6.98 in 2014 • Teachers take opportunities across the curriculum to illustrate the awe and wonder of God’s creation and our responsibilities within it. Christian College 7.11, compared to 6.79

• Bachelor of Social Work • Bachelor of Sport & OE Rec • Behavioural Scientist • Bronze Medallion • Canoe Instructor • Cert. II in Hospitality • Cert. III in Business • Cert. III in Education Support • Cert. III in Fitness • Cert. III in Sport & Recreation • Cert. III in Sports Admin • Cert. IV in Business Admin • Cert. IV in Education Support • Cert. IV in Fitness • Cert. IV Gov Administration • Cert. IV Information Technology • Cert. IV Management & Hospitality • Cert. IV Sport & Recreation • Cert. IV Library Services • Certificate Integration Aide • Diploma of Arts • Diploma of Business Studies • Diploma of Prof Counselling • Diploma of Education • Diploma of Graphic Design • Diploma of I.T • Diploma of Library & Info Services • Diploma of Ministry • Diploma of Needlework • Diploma of O.H. & S • Diploma of Teaching • Diploma of Professional Counselling • Diploma Ta T.I.C. • Diploma of Technology Studies • Doctor of Philosophy • Foundation Coaching Course • Graduate Cert. of Education Studies • Graduate Cert. in Integration Prac • Graduate Cert. Religious Ed • Graduate Diploma of Dietetics • Graduate Diploma of Education • Graduate Diploma of Education- Admin • Graduate Diploma of Library • Graduate Diploma Music Education • Graduate Diploma Primary Teaching • Graduate Diploma Secondary Teaching • Higher Diploma of Education - Senior • High Ropes Instructor • Horticulturist • Integration Aide • Licentiate of Music 26

• Lifeguard • Masters in Christian Education • Masters in Education • Masters in Human Nutrition • Master of School Leadership • Master of Teaching • Motor Mechanic • PGCE Secondary Science • Postgrad Diploma - Agriculture • Postgrad Diploma - Midwifery • Postgrad Diploma - Psychology • Pool Life Guard • Responsible Service of Alcohol • Supporting Literacy Strategies • Surf Bronze • Level 1 Coach Tennis Australia • T.P.T.C • Tractor Driving • Vertical Rescue • Wilderness First Aid

Key Student Outcomes Student Attendance The 2015 attendance rate at Middle School, Highton was 93.34% and Junior School, Belmont was 94.58%

National Benchmarks

Total Number of Total Number of Students Students On or Above Benchmark Year 3 Total Number of Total Number of Students Reading 57 57 Junior School, Belmont Year 3 NAPLAN Tests 2015 Students On or Above Benchmark Year 3 Writing 57 57 Total Number of Total Number of Students Total Number of Students Total Number of Reading Spelling 57 57 Students On or Above Benchmark Students On or Above Benchmark Year 3 Year 3 Writing 57 57 Grammar and Punctuation Reading 57 57 Reading Spelling Numeracy 57 57 Writing 57 57 Writing Grammar and Punctuation 57 57 Spelling 57 57 Spelling Numeracy 57 57 Grammar and Punctuation 57 57 Grammar and Punctuation 57 57 Total Number of Total Number of Students Numeracy 57 57 Numeracy 57 57 Year 5 Students On or Above Benchmark

Percentage of Students On or Above Benchmark Percentage of Students 100% On or Above Benchmark 100% Percentage of Students Percentage of Students 100% On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Percentage of Students 100% 100% On or Above Benchmark

The proportions of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students who are meeting the national benchmarks are as follows:

Total Number of Students 94 Total Number of 94 Students 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 Total Number of 94 Students

Total Number of Students On or Above Benchmark 93 Total Number of Students 91 92 On or Above Benchmark 93 92 91 92 94 93 92 92 94 92 Total Number of Students 94 On or Above Benchmark

ReadingSchool, Highton Year 5, 7 and 94 9 NAPLAN Tests 2015 91 Middle Year 5 Writing Reading Spelling Year 5 Writing Grammar and Punctuation Reading Spelling Numeracy Writing Grammar and Punctuation Spelling Numeracy Grammar and Punctuation Numeracy Year 7

Total Number of Students Percentage of Students 137 99% On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark 134 97% Total Number of Students Percentage of Students 137 99% 135 98% On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark 134 97% 136 99% 137 99% 135 98% 138 100% 134 97% 136 99% 135 98% 138 100% 136 99% Total Number of Students Percentage of Students 138 100% On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Reading 131 130 99% Year 9 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Writing 131 118 90% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Reading 131 130 99% Spelling 129 98% Year 9 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Writing 118 90% Grammar and Punctuation 131 124 94% Reading 131 130 99% Spelling 129 98% Numeracy 131 130 99% Writing 118 90% Grammar and Punctuation 131 124 94% Spelling 129 98% Numeracy 131 130 99% Value Added Grammar and Punctuation 131 124 94% The leadership and staff at Christian College have remained focused on the authentic living out of the Numeracy 131 130 99% Reading Year 7 Writing Reading Spelling Year 7 Writing Grammar and Punctuation Reading Spelling Numeracy Writing Grammar and Punctuation Spelling Numeracy Grammar and Punctuation Numeracy Year 9

Total Number of 138 Students 138 Total Number of 138 Students 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 Total Number of 138 Students

Percentage of Students 97% On or Above Benchmark 99% Percentage of Students 97% 98% On or Above Benchmark 99% 98% 97% 98% 100% 99% 98% 98% 100% 98% Percentage of Students 100% On or Above Benchmark

Christian values within the daily operation of the school. These Christian values of honesty, integrity,

compassion, respect and care for others are an integral part of the life of Christian College, as we seek to emulate the values expressed by Christ Jesus in Holy Scripture. The College strives to develop fine, upstanding citizens who understand the world in which they live, who are prepared to serve our local and global communities and are willing to accept responsibility and leadership. From the beginning of their school lives in Prep, the children participate in a range of activities through which their understanding and engagement with their environment and with others in their world is enhanced. As they move through the school, these opportunities increase. In addition to the extensive academic program, students participate in cultural visits to and from sister schools in Japan and Indonesia, active involvement in community efforts like Run for Geelong and the Red Shield Door knock, as well as music performances in support of local aged care residences and community events such as the annual Geelong School’s ANZAC Day Ceremony. Co-curricula activities and competitions in sport, language, technologies and music all bring an added dimension to the holistic Christian College education. 27

Key Student Outcomes

Performance Information Mr Scott Elliss Vice Principal and Head of Bellarine Campus

Bellarine Campus Registered School No. 1950 Christian College Bellarine Ltd Teacher Professional Engagement 2015 The attendance rate for of staff throughout 2015 for the Bellarine Campus was 97.02%. Across the four campuses of Christian College, 243 teaching staff were employed in 2015. There was a staff retention rate of 98.04% from 2014 into 2015 with 7.35% transferring from one campus to another within Christian College. Professional Development

• Bachelor of Arts Recreation & Fitness • Bachelor of Arts in Education • Bachelor of Applied Science • Bachelor of Asian Studies • Bachelor of Commerce • Bachelor of Divinity • Bachelor of Education • Bachelor of Education - Outdoor Education • Bachelor of Education, Honours - Physical Education • Bachelor of Fine Art • Bachelor of Music • Bachelor of Music Performance • Bachelor of Nursing • Bachelor of Education - Physical Education • Bachelor of Education - Primary • Bachelor of Psychology

All staff have participated in the professional

• Bachelor of Science

learning activities organised by Christian College,

• Bachelor of Teaching

including the annual two day Staff Retreat.

• Bachelor of Visual Arts

Other professional development has been

• Cert. IV in Youth Ministry

organised on an individual needs basis, according

• Diploma of Business Studies

to the professional development faculty plans.

• Diploma in Education • Diploma of Music

In 2015, $21,489 was spent on professional

• Diploma of Sport Rec Admin

development for staff at the Bellarine Campus.

• Diploma of Teaching • Graduate Certificate - Education Studies

Teacher Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma Arts Admin

All staff have a teaching qualification recognised

• Graduate Diploma of Education

by the Victorian institute of Teaching. Staff

• Graduate Diploma Library

currently teaching at the Bellarine Campus

• Graduate Diploma of Literature Education

also have the following range of academic

• Graduate Diploma in Music Education

qualifications:

• Graduate Diploma Teaching & Learning

• Advanced Diploma of Music

• Masters in Education

• Asthma Management

• Master in Health Sciences

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science

• Master of Applied Linguistics

• Bachelor of Applied Science

• Master of Music Studies

• Bachelor of Arts

• Master of Teaching

• Bachelor of Arts Music Performance

• Post Graduate Diploma - Education Studies

Student Attendance The 2015 attendance rate at Christian College, Bellarine was 93.02%.

Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Year 3 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark National Benchmarks Reading 35 33 94% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students The proportions of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students who are meeting the national benchmarks are as follows: Writing 35 35 100% Year 3 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Spelling 35 35 100% Reading 33 94% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Bellarine Campus NAPLAN Tests 2015 Grammar and Punctuation 35 35 100% Writing Year 3 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 35 35 100% Spelling Reading 35 33 94% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 35 35 100% Writing Year 3 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 35 35 100% Spelling Reading 35 33 94% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 35 35 100% Writing Year 5 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 35 35 100% Spelling Reading 46 46 100% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 35 35 100% Writing 46 46 100% Year 5 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 35 35 100% Spelling 46 46 100% Reading Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 46 45 98% Writing 46 100% Year 5 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 46 46 100% Spelling Reading 46 46 100% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 46 45 98% Writing 46 100% Year 5 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy Spelling 46 46 100% Reading Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 46 45 98% Writing 46 100% Year 7 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 46 46 100% Spelling Reading 66 64 97% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 46 45 98% Writing 66 63 95% Year 7 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 46 46 100% Spelling 66 65 98% Reading 64 97% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 66 64 97% Writing 63 95% Year 7 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 66 66 100% Spelling 65 98% Reading 66 64 97% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 64 97% Writing 66 63 95% Year 7 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 66 66 100% Spelling 65 98% Reading 66 64 97% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 66 64 97% Writing 63 95% Year 9 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 66 66 100% Spelling 65 98% Reading 53 53 100% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 66 64 97% Writing 53 50 94% Year 9 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 66 66 100% Spelling 53 53 100% Reading Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 53 49 92% Writing 50 94% Year 9 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy 53 53 100% Spelling Reading 53 53 100% Total Number of Total Number of Students Percentage of Students Grammar and Punctuation 53 49 92% Writing 50 94% Year 9 Students On or Above Benchmark On or Above Benchmark Numeracy Spelling 53 53 100% Reading Value Added

Grammar and Punctuation 53 49 92% Writing 50 94% Numeracy 53 53 100% Spelling care for others are an integral part53of the life of Christian Grammar and Punctuation 49College. The College strives 92% to develop fine, upstanding community and accept in such roles as Numeracy citizens who serve our 53 53 responsibility and leadership 100%

The Christian ethos of the College ensures that the Christian values of hope, truth, grace, faith, love and

Prefects, House Captains and Project Care Representatives. Students are also encouraged to recognise and value their place and role in making a contribution to the wider world as global citizens. Christian College students are also actively involved in community efforts like Run Geelong, ANZAC Services and the Red Shield Door Knock Appeal, along with musical performances supporting community events such as the National Celtic Festival at Portarlington and various performances at local nursing homes in the Geelong region. Teaching and Learning initiatives such as Building Learning Power and Visible Thinking Routines have been a focus across the College and staff have been encouraged to reflect regularly on their own teaching performance via an online journal. The academic program is supported and enhanced by cocurricular activities and competitions in Sport, Music and Art Technology and Design, which bring an added dimension to the ‘worth’ of a Christian College education.

Performance Information Mrs Susan Strong Head of Senior School

• Graduate Diploma of Christian Counselling

• Masters of Divinity

• Graduate Diploma of Curriculum

• Masters in Education

• Graduate Diploma of Education

• Master of Music Performance

• Graduate Diploma of Health & Human Relations

• Masters of Science

• Graduate Diploma of Language Teaching

• Masters of Vocational Training

• Graduate Diploma of Special Education

• Postgrad Diploma - Education Studies

• Licentiate of Music Australia

• Small Vessel Operator

Key Student Outcomes Senior School Registered School No. 1985 Christian College Institute of Senior Education Ltd Teacher Professional Engagement 2015 The attendance rate of staff throughout 2015 for the Senior Campus was 97.28%. Across the four campuses of Christian College, 243 teaching staff were employed in 2015. There was a staff retention rate of 98.04% from 2014 into 2015 with 7.35% transferring from one campus to another within Christian College. Professional Development

• Bachelor of Arts Librarianship • Bachelor of Arts in Education • Bachelor of Arts Librarianship • Bachelor of Arts in Education • Bachelor of Christian Counsel • Bachelor of Commerce • Bachelor of Computing • Bachelor of Design • Bachelor of Education • Bachelor of Education - Library • Bachelor of Education - Physical Education • Bachelor of Engineering • Bachelor of Music • Bachelor of Music Performance • Bachelor of Outdoor Education • Bachelor of Physics/Mathematics

All staff have participated in the professional

• Bachelor of PR & Communication

learning activities organised by Christian College,

• Bachelor of Psychology

including the annual two day Staff Retreat.

• Bachelor of Recreation

Other professional development has been

• Bachelor of Science

organised on an individual needs basis, according

• Bachelor of Science - Honours

to the professional development faculty plans.

• Bachelor or Social Work • Bachelor of Sport & Outdoor Education

In 2015, $27,500 was spent on professional

• Bachelor of Theology

development for staff at the Senior School.

• Cert. III Education Support • Cert. III Turf Management

Teacher Qualifications

• Cert. IV Assessment & Workplace Training

All staff have a teaching qualification recognised

• Cert. IV Outdoor Recreation

by the Victorian institute of Teaching. Staff

• Cert. IV Science

currently teaching at the Senior School also have

• Cert. IV Sport & Recreation

the following range of academic qualifications:

• Diploma of Applied Science

• Associate of London Guild of Music

• Diploma of Education

• Bachelor of Adventure & Media

• Diploma of Education - Primary

• Bachelor of Agriculture Science

• Diploma of Education - Secondary

• Bachelor of Applied Computing

• Diploma of Instrumental Teaching

• Bachelor of Applied Science

• Diploma of Teaching

• Bachelor of Arts

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

• Graduate Diploma of Library

Student Attendance The 2015 attendance rate at Senior School was 93.97%. The retention rate of students at Senior School from Year 10 in 2013 to Year 12 in 2015 was 83%. Value Added The Christian ethos of the College ensures that the Christian values of honesty, integrity, compassion, respect and care for others are an integral part of the life of Christian College as we seek to emulate the values expressed by Christ Jesus in Holy Scripture. The College strives to develop fine, upstanding citizens who serve our community and accept responsibility and leadership. Cultural overseas visits to and from sister schools in Japan and Indonesia, trips that include experiences in Vietnam, Cambodia, East Timor and our close connections with our indigenous brothers and sisters in three Northern Territory communities are some of the rich experiences offered to our students. With a large college-wide musical and active involvement in community efforts such as Living Below the Line, World’s Biggest Morning Tea, and the Red Shield Door-knock, our students have a wide range of extra-curricular activities in which they can become involved, as well as music performances, arts/ technology experiences sporting events and our full academic program. VCE Graduates 2015 The average ATAR went from 67.1 in 2014 to 70.94 in 2015. Of the 153 Year 12 students who under took their VCE, 100% passed. It was our first full year of the VCAL program and 88% achieved this certificate. The VCE Dux was Gina McLeod with a score of 99.1, then Michael Chapman achieved 96.65. The following is a summary of the Tertiary Placement offers made to Christian College students: Universities Deakin University, RMIT, Monash University, University of Melbourne, Latrobe University, Australian Catholic University, Victoria University, Swinburne University of Technology, Federation University. TAFE The Gordon - Geelong, Box Hill Institute, Australian College of Sports Therapy. Tertiary Courses chosen by Christian College Graduates Health Sciences, Arts / Humanities, Commerce, Visual & Performing Arts, Sport , Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Social Work, Law, Environment, Science, Animal Studies. Other College graduates have successfully applied for employment or apprenticeships.

• Graduate Diploma of Conservation Management 30

Innovation

Williams House Kindergarten

Last year’s Annual Report referred to the planning being underway for a pilot Bush Kinder program to commence in 2015. With much pleasure,

Mrs Bernadette Johnson Director of Williams House

based on the response of the children, feedback from involved families, and an interested wider community, we claim this as a great success. For the children involved with the program, the

Enrolments

opportunity to spend regular, unscheduled time

Enrolments in our subsidized, pre-school programs

between two natural environments, included

were essentially at capacity over 2015, at 96

rewards in terms of confidence, wellbeing,

children. Enrolments in the pre-kinder program

collaborative learning, and firsthand knowledge

ended the year at 87 children.

of nature and its cycles.

It is extremely pleasing to look back on a year

Bush Kinder will continue as an option in 2016, with

that has allowed for quality programming for

two of our four preschool groups incorporating

all our children and their families. It includes the

weekly nature access into their programs.

opportunity to pilot our Bush Kinder program, the building of stronger connections with Junior School and the wider community and, a celebration of continuity of staffing at Williams House in 2015.

The Program While program content and interests change from year to year, one thing remains rock solid; that is, our commitment to promoting play as the most relevant and effective tool to engage children, as thinkers and learners. In 2015, it was satisfying

Play:

What this ‘looks like’, is regular opportunities for parents to ‘stay and play’, ‘WHild’ family events one Saturday a Term, parent nights, engaging quality volunteers to facilitate a high standard of inclusion, reporting and blogging to ‘Storypark’ [our online communication tool] as well as accessing Junior School for specialist subjects and use of facilities. Beyond our own grounds, we also relate and contribute to organisations and institutions such as Deakin, Gateways, Geelong Nature Network and other support agencies. Finally, on behalf of the staff and families of Williams House, I would like to express our gratitude to the College Board, and to the College leadership team, for their confidence in the objectives of our programs and for the support offered throughout 2015. Bernadette Johnson

• allows for the expression of personality and

Director, Williams House Kindergarten

uniqueness • enhances dispositions such as curiosity and creativity • enables children to make connections between prior experiences and new learning • assists children to develop relationships and concepts • stimulates a sense of wellbeing.

to collaborate with Junior School on a definition of ‘Play Based’ learning as it relates to our shared

An increasingly shared approach between

context. The following words, from this document,

Williams House and Prep, gives us a confident

are effective in summarising the objectives of our

sense of our children equipped and happily

program over the year just past.

transitioning to the next stage of their educational journey.

Connections Being connected with our families, with Christian College and with our local community are important aspects of working at Williams House and with our little people. We are intentional about opening our classrooms and programs to parent involvement and special events; we work hard to strengthen ties and to update families where we can.

Teaching & Learning - Back Creek Farm

Mr Earl Moore Director of Teaching & Learning - Back Creek Farm

The Back Creek farm program has developed in many ways during 2015. The addition of the ‘Back Creek Café’ as one of the experiential rotations for the student’s farm experience has been the most significant development of the year, broadening the student involvement during their farm stay. Student groups rotate through the café, spending four days and three nights immersed in its operation. While working at the Back Creek Café in Meredith (15 minutes from the farm), students will greet customers, take orders using the register, prepare the meals and wait on tables, along with the more mundane café chores like maintaining the café cleanliness and washing dishes. Students have really embraced their time at the café describing a real sense of ownership and pride in their contribution. Parents have also embraced the café with family members often visiting for a meal while their son or daughter is rostered on.

Rural Group Improvements Highton Campus Rural groups in 2015 have been

Facilities

Serving Others

The student facilities at the farm have continued

The service of others is a concept that has been

to be improved during 2015 with renovations on

a teaching focus for 2015. From the outset of

all cabin accommodation being completed.

the students stay at farm, the need and benefits

This enables the farm to potentially cater for up

of service are made overtly clear to them and

to 48 students at one time. In addition to these

reinforced throughout the program with teacher

renovations all the hot and cold water piping

modelling and discussion. We endeavor to have

under cabins and the homestead has been

the student’s transition from serving their friends,

replaced with copper piping, preventing issues

to serving those they don’t know, to even serving

experienced over the last year with pipes bursting.

those they are finding difficult to live with. The café

condensed into Term 1 and 2, leaving Term 4 free

provides the perfect vehicle for serving people

of visiting Year 9 students. This mirrors the rural

the students do not know and, on occasion, being

structure used at the Bellarine Campus where

expected to serve a customer who is difficult to

students come from three class groups to attend

please. They are encouraged the whole time to

the farm in their gender groups. This change has

serve in a manner that reflects the unchangeable

allowed classes at Highton to function with less

truth that we are all uniquely and wonderfully

disruption and greater continuity in the delivery

made in the image of our God.

of subject curriculum content. It has also given our College Building and Maintenance staff an opportunity to tackle the time-consuming job

Earl Moore

of student accommodation renovations. Term 4

Director of Teaching & Learning - ‘Back Creek’ Farm

will, in time, be allocated to our Year 9 Surf Coast Campus students to visit the farm. The Farm teaching staff have used fourth term to assist across all campuses in various roles and have also been able to visit other similar experiential learning facilities. This has enabled the staff to glean ways in which we can improve our program and to share how we promote learning and personal growth within our students. This collaboration has been very positive and has developed networks that will be mutually beneficial in the years to come.

Produce Student involvement in food and fiber production on the farm continues to be our primary practical objective. The purchase of a six seat Polaris Rangers at the beginning of 2015 allows students access to jobs around the farm that otherwise would have been done on a quad bike by farming staff. Food grown in the farm gardens is picked and used as much as possible in the kitchen for student meals, or processed into jams and chutneys within the homestead program and delivered to the café for sale. These conserves have proven to be very popular with our café customers. A large crop of pumpkins from the farm provided the café customers with a delicious soup option throughout winter. ‘Back Creek’ freerange eggs are now also collected, processed and delivered to the Back Creek Café to be used in menu items or sold by the dozen. This is a wonderfully rich learning process for our students from planting through to serving.

Teaching & Learning - Christian Education

Mr Stephen Brown Director of Teaching and Learning - Christian Education

In 2015, we introduced a new system for

This year we were blessed at the Staff Retreat

distributing bibles. Years 2 and 3 students received

by Dr. John Dickson presenting on ‘The Historical

an age-appropriate ‘Jesus Storybook Bible’ and

Jesus’. John was engaging and thought-

Year 5 students received a NIV Bible. These bibles

provoking to the point where all staff seemed to

have been very popular as students have used

have a renewed appreciation of the importance

them in English as readers. Also, the introduction

of Christian Education.

of the Jesus Storybook Bible curriculum packs for After a year of analysis and review in 2014,

The year was all about developing a curriculum

Prep to Year 4 teachers across campuses, has

Stephen Brown

Christian Education went into a phase of

that represented this and was logical and

meant that Christian Ed at the Junior levels is even

Director of Teaching & Learning - Christian

developing a new Scope and Sequence for

cohesive in its progression. We believe we

more engaging. Also, these curriculum packs

Education

the Years 5 to 10 curricula. This was a huge task

achieved this and the roll-out of this new Scope

have helped with devotion time.

that required much co-operation between the

and Sequence will begin in 2016.

Director of Christian Education and key leading

The recommendations of the Senior School

teachers.

Christian Education PLT were presented to the Principal, Heads of Campus and the College Board for approval. The leadership of the College embraced these and they were implemented. Essentially, two major changes were adopted 1. Year 11 VCE Religion & Society (Ethics – Unit 2 became an elective subject. It was recognised that this may have an impact on the Christian Education faculty if fewer students chose Ethics in Year 11. However, the benefits were clear. Students electing to do

The aim was to simplify and reduce the amount of

Ethics would increase the quality of engagement

outcomes for the Christian Education course - to

and participation by the students

develop meaningful engagement and learning rather than bulk content. Three strands were

2. Year 10 Christian Education remained

decided to drive all outcomes. These strands are

compulsory yet broadened its scope. The

described below -

successful launch of ‘Jesus in the Modern World’ under Nick Ward was a highlight for the faculty

1. God and Me (Heart):

at the Senior Campus. This subject engages

We desire students to grow in personal faith in

with the social concerns and community of

Jesus Christ.

Geelong in a meaningful way. Students were encouraged to see how social justice is a

2. Biblical Knowledge and Understanding (Mind):

natural extension of the Gospel of Salvation and

We desire students to grow in their knowledge

Restoration through Jesus. In 2016, Dianne Martin

and comprehension of God through the

is launching a fourth option for Year 10 students

authoritative Scriptures.

called ‘Christianity in the Arts’. Again, the aim is to provide challenging and relevant Christian

3. Christian Character and Mission (Hands and Feet):

Education for our students.

We desire students to become citizens of the Kingdom of God. In doing so, they will reflect God’s holy and loving character. They will be ‘change agents’ for His glory and the betterment of society. 36

These are just a sample of some of the new

Teaching & Learning - English Mr Damian Stephenson Director of Teaching & Learning - English

Some of the highlights of 2015 have included:

initiatives across each campus in 2015. This is not

• Year 9 Comparative Text Study – ‘There are

to say that every new development in English has

No Winners in War’: This unit has seen students

been ‘a ripping success’, but each one was done

supplement their reading of a common text

with rigorous foresight and planning, based on our

with support texts which have included films,

knowledge of best practice and an understanding

poetry, posters, songs, short stories and other

of our students – and none were failures. But in

novels. In doing so, students have looked at the

the same way that we hope our students will, we

After outlining the myriad successes of our English

I would suggest that such a programme has failed

ways authors have presented issues of war and

continue to challenge ourselves, to try strategies

programme last year, I concluded my 2014 report

not only the child, but their family, and the broader

the views and values conveyed in the texts. The

that lead to growth, and to make continual

with the following statement:

community. What we have been focusing on is

comparative nature of the tasks require more

refinements, until we know that we are delivering

ensuring that our programmes, whilst equipping

complex avenues of thinking. In addition to

our best work. This applies to both our curriculum

‘But this satisfaction is coupled with a constant

students for the requirements of their educational

responding to the texts in essay form, students

(what we teach) and pedagogy (how we teach).

yearning to improve, and so we will continue to

pursuits, are also equipping them for their pursuits

have also created a static image to present

It is for this reason that I can confidently say that

review our curriculum and the delivery of it so that

post-highschool, in every realm of life.

an interpretation of the overarching theme

2016 will be our best year to date!

of the unit, drawing inspiration from various

2015 is our best year to date.’

sources. Decisions regarding the constructed It would be remiss of me not to begin this year’s

image need to be articulated to show a

Damian Stephenson

report here and attempt to gauge our success as a

comprehension of the texts studied and the

Director of Teaching & Learning - English

department according to this declaration.

student’s own ideas. • Year 8 Mock Trial – Chinese Cinderella: This

The subject of English is such a varied and

autobiographical novel, which details the

multifaceted one that it is difficult to make broad

upbringing of neglect faced by a young

statements, particularly with regards to whether

Chinese girl, led students to conduct a Mock

this has been ‘our best year to date’ However, I do

Trial, placing some of the text’s characters on

believe that our continued striving for improvement

the stand. The levels of comprehension required

allows me to say, with confidence, that we are

by students in order to prepare the case, cross-

bettering ourselves year on year, and therefore

examine witnesses, defend themselves and

2015 was, in many regards, our best yet.

make judgements about the accused led to a rich exploration of the text, coupled with critical

Our goal in English is always to develop young

Across the board, we have been making

and creative thinking. The end product also

people who can understand the world around

adjustments to our programme to increase both

developed students’ skills in the area of public

them and communicate effectively. It sounds

the engagement of our students and the depth

speaking.

simple enough when stated like that, but our world

of learning. In some cases these changes may

• Year 10 Creative Writing: In preparation for

is a complex place and is ever changing; we need

be overt (our new text and comparative study

the impending changes to the VCE Course

to be able to comprehend in many forms (visual,

introduced in Year 9 for example), while others

(commencing in 2016), our Year 10 students

spoken, written, implied, etc.) and to communicate

are more subtle (a reduction in the amount of

responded creatively to Shakespeare’s Romeo

on many levels (written, oral, social, professional,

summative assessment tasks in order to facilitate

& Juliet. This involved an initial study of the text

etc.). Therefore, one of the things that we are

deeper, more progressive learning and more

in order to understand the characters, themes,

focusing on in English is to ensure that we are both

formative feedback throughout the process).

style and the author’s purpose. This knowledge

teaching to, and making students aware of, the

At all levels we are reviewing our practices,

was then translated into a creative response

transferrable nature of the thinking and the skills

implementing changes and then refining what we

to the text, in a style chosen and developed

we are aiming to develop in our classrooms. If the

do in order to have maximum impact on achieving

by each student. The variety and quality of

goal of an English curriculum is, for example, only

our goals. The English department works tirelessly

the work produced was impressive, and also

to enable students to write an essay response to a

and relentlessly in this process, and the feedback

indicative of the students’ level of engagement

book they have studied, then the benefits of the

from the classroom is that our students are more

in the unit and understanding of the text.

years invested into the child’s education are short-

engaged in the curriculum and are developing

lived, culminating in the final Year 12 English exam.

some of their best work.

Teaching & Learning - Humanities Mr Rick Geall Director of Teaching & Learning - Humanities

The Importance of Humanities in the Curriculum

Commemorating 100 years of ANZAC

Teaching and Learning highlights

Planning Ahead

The Australian Curriculum for History and Geography

2015 was a busy year for many Humanities staff in

in Years 5 to 10 has been in place at Christian

preparing for some major changes to roll out in 2016.

College for three years now, and in 2015 we have

I am incredibly grateful to those staff who have

seen the benefits of this implementation in the Senior

spent many hours of personal time planning for this

Years. The quality of the teaching and learning –

new curriculum that will further enhance student

with inquiry learning and visible thinking prominent

learning:

in classroom activities – coupled with the highly

- Years 5 to 7 will see the inclusion of Civics and

engaging topics, has seen growth in the number of

Citizenship as well as Economics and Business,

2015 marked the centenary of the ANZAC landings

students choosing Humanities subjects at VCE level.

both part of the Australian Curriculum Phase 3

In an increasingly complex world, the various

at Gallipoli, and Christian College commemorated

Students are also transitioning to Senior School with a

implementation

subjects under the Humanities umbrella aim to

this significant milestone in April with simultaneous

greater preparedness of the skills necessary for VCE.

explain, and seek solutions to, the many issues

ANZAC services on each campus. It was a moving

at Year 8 will allow all students to participate

facing planet Earth, home to humankind. Population

occasion with staff and students pausing together to

in an adventure-based camp with hiking,

growth, climate change, water scarcity, hunger,

reflect on the courage and sacrifice of the men and

mountain biking and kayaking complementing

war, terrorism, people displacement, poverty – these

women who have served our nation.

the study of Landforms and Landscapes which

- A Geography and Outdoor Education merger

and many other global challenges are what make

is a key component of the Year 8 Geography

the study of Humanities both relevant and engaging

course - New electives at Year 10 will provide better

for students at Christian College.

pathways for Senior School students: • Running a Small Business is a lead-in for VCE results were exceptionally good across the

students wishing to study VCE Accounting

range of Humanities subjects in 2015, with Unit 3-4

and/or Business Management

study scores higher than 2014, and the five-year

• Law and Economics continues the pathway

trend, in all five subjects:

for students from Law and Order in Year 9 through to VCE Legal Studies

Subject

2015 study score Change from 2014

• VCE History Units 1 and 2 – 20th Century

Accounting

28.9

+1.6

History – is being offered as an accelerated

Business Management

37.9

+6.6

subject for Year 10 students with a strong

Geography

32.7

+3.5

interest in History

History

35.1

+3.4

- New VCE courses in Geography and History, with

Legal Studies

33.8

+0.7

the latter seeing Units 3-4 Australian History being offered to Year 11 students for the first time

The results in Business Management were particularly

- The Year 11 Our World programme, with trips

impressive, with 100% of students receiving a study

to Vietnam, Cambodia and East Timor, will fall

score of 30 or better, a remarkable effort given that

under the banner of Global Politics as VCE Unit

the class was made up of Year 11 students only.

2 Global Citizen, where it had previously been

Another noteworthy statistic was the combined

VCE Unit 2 Ethics as part of Religion in Society

study score of all five Humanities subjects of 33.7.

- Unit 3-4 Global Politics will run for the first time

In the Middle Years, the introduction of a new

in 2016, with 18 students enrolled in this very

In the Old Testament, Proverbs 31 encourages God’s

elective at Year 9 called Law and Order saw

challenging subject covering contemporary

children to defend the rights of the poor and needy.

two healthy class sizes at the Highton Campus.

issues such as the Syrian civil war, global

In today’s world, where poverty and need are not

This subject is part of the Civics and Citizenship

terrorism, displaced persons such as refugees

just a measure of economic lack, but are also social

implementation of the Australian Curriculum and

and asylum seekers and the rise of China as an

and political realities for a large percentage of the

provides an introduction for students wishing to go

economic and political power in the Asia region

world’s population, it is particularly important that

down the Legal Studies pathway at VCE level. Year

our students become informed and active global

9 students at Bellarine will have the opportunity to

Rick Geall

citizens, with a desire to make a difference.

enrol in this elective from 2016.

Director of Teaching & Learning - Humanities

A Final Word…

Teaching & Learning - Science

As a faculty we have just shared our review at the end of year gathering. It was a happy and relaxed affair. But we also reflected on a

Mr Michael Neaves Director of Teaching & Learning - Science

memorable year for altogether very different reasons. Many of our staff have suffered immensely in their personal lives this year. The

Progression and Change

traumas visited on them have been unforeseen

Taking Science out of the Classroom And we can assess other skills, if we think laterally,

This year began with the arrival of two new

Some of the new product has been very

members to the faculty and ends with the

rewarding this year. Field trips at the Middle years

departure of two others. Daryl Pobjoy’s retirement,

have been well received by both our students

in particular, marks the end of an era. Daryl, as

and staff. We are using the Serendip Sanctuary

the College’s first Science coordinator in the

and Ocean Grove Nature Reserve to immerse

early 90’s, had overseen the implementation of

our Year 7 students in the biological studies of

VCE and the conversion of rooms at the Highton

adaptability and habitat. In Year 8, we have

campus into our first Science laboratories. In

examined, in situ, the Geology of our own corner

2015, we will be contemplating the new phase

of the world on the Bellarine and along the Great

of development of our Science facilities and

Ocean Road. The success of these trips has led

preparing for the introduction of the first national

us to plan, with the Humanities faculty, a blend of

Our Year 10 students enjoyed competition

curriculum for the senior years. It is testament

the two curricula with more extensive combined

success throughout the year. The budding

to Daryl that those first laboratories serve as

field work in the coming years.

engineers qualified for the State Finals of the The

and raise our profile as well. In National Science week we ran homeroom quizzes across each campus. For one week Science assumed an unusually high priority at the start of each day. It was reassuring to note that the older the student, the better they understood the challenge to claim mere bragging rights and a token prize.

and, in some instances, devastating. And yet the Science Faculty still achieved all that I described above and more and carried it out with very minimal interruption to our students learning. For this I am incredibly grateful to the staff who stepped in to fill the shoes when the need was greatest – particularly to Leanne Doran and Stuart Jamieson at Bellarine.

More Serious Competition

standards for the future. Daryl also leaves an

Challenge in Term 2 and our Titrators went one

educational legacy involving generations of

better - securing the top five team placings in

students, their parents and now their own children.

the Victorian Titration Stakes for their age group.

We wish him well in his retirement and intend to

At the start of Term 4, Jasmine Copeland, Jack

build on the fine work he and his contemporaries

Byrnes and Ebony Corless, as the title holders, then

have done for Science at Christian College over

competed in the national competition where their

the last quarter of a century.

technique and precision was a match for all but the top Year 12 Chemistry students in the land.

Those changes have come amidst other educational infrastructural development within

Last January, Alistair Chandler joined about 100 of

the College. Our evolving integrated learning

Australia’s most ambitious Science students at a

management system (which combines the portals

We are also developing the scope of our

two week residential course in Perth as part of the

with other software) will allow the learning our

assessment. We have always reported on your

National Youth Science Forum. Alistair returned,

students to be more visible and their performance

child’s ‘Knowledge and Understanding’ – their test

bursting with enthusiasm for the program which

However, as we look to 2015, what I take as most

to be measured and communicated in a timely

results primarily – and we are very satisfied with

afforded him the opportunity to see first-hand

uplifting is the desire of everyone to contribute

manner with synchronicity across our campuses.

the enhanced National Curriculum we provide

the opportunities that a career in Science can

without being asked - for the sake of the whole.

To achieve these aims we needed to restructure

and which I summarized in last year’s report. Yet

bring as well as the chance to make what will

The resolve, perseverance and dedication

our systems and resources. The Science does not

equally important are the ‘Skills’ that the students

be lifelong friends and connections. He passed

that the teachers and technicians have shown

change, and good Science teaching does not

develop. These encompass the ability to follow

on some of these experiences to this year’s

throughout the year have been second to none.

change. The faculty is, systematically, working

the Scientific Method when carrying out an

applicants and provided valuable support and

We would hope to instil, in some small measure,

through myriad tasks and files, but know that each

investigation as well as assessing their literacy

advice. Competition for places is fierce and

those values and qualities into the children in our

one will contribute to enhancing the packaging

and research capabilities within the Science field.

the application process rigorous, so we had no

charge. Our community is indebted to each and

and streamlining of the production process – to

Further, we now assess their self-management

successful candidates for 2015 – but Alistair’s

every one of you.

deliver better product.

during assignments and advise on how effectively

experience has cemented the NYSF as a signature

they have understood and hence communicated

extra-curricular challenge for our Year 11 Science

Michael Neaves

with the target audience.

VCE students in the future.

Director of Teaching & Learning - Science

Teaching & Learning - Mathematics Mr Luke Feldman Director of Teaching & Learning - Mathematics

Is Mathematics important?

Mathematics at Christian College

Mathematics equips our students with a uniquely

In 2015, the Mathematics faculty continued to

powerful set of tools to understand and change

reflect on and refine our teaching and learning

the world. These tools include logical reasoning,

practices. At various times of the year, we have

problem-solving skills and the ability to think in

taken the opportunity to discuss and reflect on our

abstract ways. As such, Mathematics is a creative

classroom practice as teachers to ensure that we

discipline. It can stimulate moments of happiness

are all growing and progressing in our profession

and wonder when a student solves a problem for

towards being more accomplished teachers. The

the first time, discovers a more efficient solution to

following is an excerpt from an AITSL publication

a problem or suddenly sees hidden connections

entitled ‘Classroom Practice Continuum.’ It

and patterns.

describes the professional practice of a highlyaccomplished teacher:

Throughout history, Mathematics has shaped the way we view the world. Mathematics helps us see

The teacher uses a range of strategies to

the order and beauty of God’s creation and of

determine students’ prior knowledge. They use this

God himself. It has an important role to play in our

evidence to design challenging learning goals.

God-given stewardship of the earth and in the

The teacher shares responsibility with students

building of human communities. It has also been

for reinforcing agreed learning expectations

integral to many discoveries that have shaped the

and refers to agreed routines and protocols

world in which we live.

throughout the lesson. The teacher supports

Our focus as a faculty has been to assist each

In Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 we are using the Pearson

other to plan and implement effective teaching

Mathematics series. This has been structured

and learning, to create and maintain supportive

according to the latest research on how students

and safe learning environments and to assess,

learn Mathematics and on how to avoid common

provide feedback and report on student learning.

misunderstandings, equipping us to deliver an innovative and effective mathematics education

Mathematics in the Australian Curriculum aims to

to our students. These resources are based on

ensure that students:

the latest pedagogical research on how students

• are confident, creative users and

learn best. It is supported by a rich multimedia

communicators of Mathematics, able to

resource bank, which can help to create

investigate, represent and interpret situations

engaging lessons, provide additional support or

in their personal and work lives and as active

extension activities, and consolidate learning.

citizens • develop an increasingly sophisticated

To support the enVision and Pearson Mathematics

understanding of Mathematical concepts and

programs, we also provide students with

fluency with processes, and are able to pose

access to Mangahigh, which is an online

and solve problems and reason in Number and

Mathematics game-based resource. It provides

Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and

students with the opportunity to practise and

Statistics and Probability

consolidate new skills and is also an excellent

• recognise connections between the areas

opportunity for both students and teachers to

of mathematics and other disciplines and

gain immediate feedback. More feedback

appreciate mathematics as an accessible and

means more opportunities for students to work

enjoyable discipline to study.

on misunderstandings, as well as working on the process of learning how to learn. It has proven to be a valuable addition this year and will continue to be integrated into our teaching and learning in years to come.

students to use different representations to Many life stages and skills require a solid grasp

develop their understanding of particular

of Mathematics, from entering university to

concepts and ideas. They help students make

balancing a household budget, applying for

sense of connections within and between

a home loan, or assessing a possible business

curriculum areas. The teacher provides scaffolds

opportunity. When students eventually complete

on which students can build their own capacity

formal education and seek out a career, they will

to appreciate diverse perspectives, and supports

inevitably need to call upon the mathematical

them to make personal connections with what

skills and strategies they have learnt at school.

they have learnt. When articulating assessment

They will soon realise that many careers require

requirements, the teacher uses examples of

a solid understanding of mathematics. Doctors,

student work to demonstrate the expected

lawyers and accountants use mathematics on

standards.

a daily basis as do builders, plumbers, engineers and managers. Maths is a critical skill for many professions and opens a world of opportunity for children.

Throughout the Junior School and early Middle School years from Prep. through to Year 6, Mathematics teachers at Christian College have been using the enVisionMATHS program. This is a maths teaching program that combines printbased teaching resources with outstanding digital teaching and learning tools. It provides for deep conceptual understanding of Mathematics in accordance with the aims of the Australian Curriculum. During the transition from Junior School into Middle School, Years 5 and 6 will also utilise the envisionMATHS program, importantly providing a continuity and familiarity with the style and format as they move through their educational journey at Christian College.

In addition to teaching their Senior Mathematics classes in 2015, the Senior staff have had the

Teaching & Learning - L.O.T.E

additional task of making preparations for significant change in the coming year. They have worked diligently to prepare for the transition to a

Mrs Carol Milton-Garner Director of Teaching & Learning - L.O.T.E

new Senior Study Design in all VCE Mathematics subjects, commencing in 2016. This has involved much external and internal Professional Development, and I would like to commend the Faculty staff on the preparations they have made in 2015 for the new challenges ahead.

Year 12 Results Summary 2014

Speech Contests

The average study score for Year 12 Japanese

Speech contests are integral to the improvement

students was 30.36 and for Indonesian 30.28. The

of Junior/Middle School students’ conversation

scaling of Japanese and Indonesian is a great

skills. This year our Japanese students participated

advantage to LOTE students and 60% of LOTE

in the Japanese Language Association of

Senior School House Mathematics Competition

Year 10 Deakin Mathematics Competition The Mathematical skills of around 200 Year 10

students received an ATAR of above 80% (a score

Victoria State Wide Speech Contest, The Junior

At the Senior Campus, the students regularly

students from 20 secondary schools were put

of 30 in Japanese was scaled up to 39 and a

School Highton and Bellarine Japanese Speech

compete for their House in lunchtime

to the test during the annual Deakin University

score of 30 in Indonesian was scaled up to 37). 1

Contests and the Inaugural Geelong Regional

competitions, and in Term 3 the much anticipated

Mathematics Challenge. Christian College

student received a study score of 42 for Japanese.

Japanese Speech Contest. Christian College

House Maths and English Competitions were held

entered two teams of 5 students from Year 10,

The median score for Japanese state-wide was 38

students achieved well in the Geelong Regional

over five consecutive lunchtimes. Each lunchtime

with the students competing in four different

and 36 was the median score for Indonesian.

speech contest with Michelle Zhao (Year 6),

saw between 40 and 60 students from Years 10, 11

challenges, combining skill and application to

Unfortunately, the state trend for average, ‘lower-

Alyssa Jones (Year 8), Lin Nakayama (Year 5 open

and 12 compete in the following activities:

solve problems. This event was held on August

level’ schools is to drop Japanese as a subject

category) and Hannah Sleeman (Year 11 ) being

28th. Our students achieved excellent results on

as it is deemed too difficult for the students to

awarded first places. In the JLTAV Victorian speech

the day, with both teams placing in the top 10.

learn. Many of the Melbourne schools offering

contest Michelle Zhao was awarded first prize

10 challenging non-routine problems.

Japanese are ‘select entry’ and there are lots of

in the Year 5,6 category, George Maroulis and

Tuesday– Maths Relay; a fast-paced and lively

Asian students and native speakers. Hence, the

Lachlan Pfaender second prize in the Year 5,6

relay race to answer 20 questions.

standard has gone up and the median score has

pair category and Sarah Finch and Jazzie Jafari

Wednesday– Letters and Numbers; based around

increased.

second place in the Year 7,8 pair category.

Monday– Round Table; working collaboratively on

the SBS TV Game Show. To support students in 2015 we have offered the following classes: • A Japanese morning class for Year 12 students once a week • A Japanese grammar class to students every week before school • Indonesian morning and afternoon conversation Luke Feldman Director of Teaching & Learning - Mathematics

classes for Year 12 students • Extensive ‘Oral Exam Practice’ workshops for Japanese and Indonesian students in the Term 3 holidays • Teachers held intensive conversation sessions

Our Indonesian students participated in the Vilta Sayanbara regional competition and won

Many additional students came along to watch

to enable students to improve speaking skills

every category. Rosie Murphy of Year 11 also

and support those competing and I was again

before school, during lunchtime and after

participated in the State-wide competition and

amazed at our students’ ability to problem solve

school

was placed third. The Indonesian Olympiad was

and to apply their maths skills in non-routine and

held at the Middle School, Highton Campus in

often abstract situations. It was also impressive

October where Christian College placed second.

to see what students were able to achieve

Michelle Zhao in Year 6 also won a National

collectively and collaboratively.

Australia Indonesia Language award and was awarded Year 6 National Champion.

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Exchange Visits Lombok and Java Study Tour: The Lombok /Java tour was held from March 24 to April 6 April with 60 students, 8 staff and a nurse travelling to Indonesia for a 10 day study tour. Students experienced home-stays with families from our Sister School SMA Negeri 2 Mataram and also travelled to Yogyakarta where they visited culturally significant historical sights and experienced city and rural life. The 20th Anniversary of the exchange between Christian College and SMA Negeri 2 Mataram was also celebrated. The Lombok/Java study tour was a very successful trip and students felt their language skills, intercultural understanding and confidence to speak really improved. The

Naga Senior High School Visit:

• The Asia-Oceania High School Students’ forum

• The Year 12 Indonesian students are improving

From Friday July 24th to Friday August 7th Christian

was held in Wakayama Japan in November.

their listening skills by using popular songs for

College hosted 29 students and 3 staff members

Mrs Yukiko Valent and Indiah Smith from Year

listening tasks. Soft toys and puppets have

from Naga High School in Japan. This was the

10 attended the forum representing Christian

now been implemented into the Middle School

largest group of Naga High School students to be

College. There were 73 participants from 21

Indonesian classroom. We have integrated

hosted by Christian College. 26 of the students

countries, 5 prefectures in Japan and 11 schools

‘cultural understanding projects’ into Middle

were from Naga High School and 3 were from

in Wakayama.

School Japanese and ICT into the Year 7 and

a nearby junior high school. The students were

Indiah presented a 10 minute presentation

8 coursework. Also we are using the ‘Actlan

hosted by very generous host families who

on Environmental issues at Naga high school.

Gesture Method’ of teaching with the Year 9

spanned across three College campuses. All

She did it with confidence and she was able

Japanese students.

our guests were shown a wonderful time both

to answer questions asked from the audience.

• We are using One-Note to create student profiles.

by their host families and by Christian College,

Indiah also presented the ‘closing words’

• The ‘Nobi Nobi Kids Extension Japanese Program’

even further strengthening the bond we have

with a Japanese student, representing all the

has been extended to Year 5. Two new Prep.

with Naga High School. Christian College and

participants. It was a wonderful opportunity for

students have joined the class in 2015. This is an

Naga High School’s Sister School relationship has

young people from the region to share their

immersion program and is set up to simulate a

continued for 23 years

thoughts and knowledge on global issues and to

real Japanese classroom.

build friendships.

majority of students are now keen to continue with

• National Curriculum planners: Prep to Year 10 Japanese planners and Years 5 to 10 Indonesian

Indonesian to VCE level.

planners should all be ready by end of this year.

Students and staff from Bellarine and Highton

Staff are working on Term and weekly planners

Campuses enjoyed getting to know each other,

as well as resources which will all be available

forming new friendships and engaging with their

on SEQTA.

Indonesian friends and families.

• Visible thinking routines and learning power muscles are being integrated into all Language classrooms.

Long-Term Exchange

Carol Milton-Garner

• Exchange: Long-term exchange student Yukino

Director of Teaching & Learning - LOTE

Myooken has completed 10 months long term exchange at Christian College. Jaida Brunt, Dimitri Fanaritis and Ronen Jafari are completing 5 months long term exchange at Naga High School in Japan. • Language assistant Miss Miki Matsuyama has

• We have introduced an online vocabulary learning program/competition to Middle School Highton and Bellarine. There has been

been working as a Japanese language assistant

considerable improvement in the Middle School

at all campuses of Christian College. Andrew

students’ vocabulary. ‘Language Perfect’ is

Pike and Sophie Hines have worked as English

an online vocabulary learning program which

language assistants at Naga High School in

uses the vocabulary students are learning

Japan.

in class. Script is included for Japanese and

• We are sending two Year 11 students on a 2-month long-term exchange to Indonesia this year. Caitlyn Oakley and Matilda Thompson

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Teaching and Learning

pronunciation is also provided. Christian College is ranked highly in the State. • ICT: We are improving our use of ICT in the

will depart for our Sister School SMA Negeri 2

classroom through different means such as

Mataram in late November until the end of

Language Perfect, iPads, Active Inspire, Kahoot,

January 2016. This is a fantastic opportunity

PowerPoint, Cartoon Maker, the use of the Portal

for the girls to experience life in an Indonesian

for virtual classroom delivery of curriculum and

School and family.

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Teaching & Learning - Music Mrs Fiona Gardner Director of Teaching & Learning - Music

Senior rehearsal camp sees the most Senior

Royal South Street provides our College ensembles

Ensembles at Christian College depart from

and soloists with the most prestigious eisteddfod

their campus environments for intensive tutorials

environment in which to compete. We have

and rehearsals in late June. This year the Senior

had a fantastic year at Royal South Street with

Wind Symphony, Strings, Choir and Stage Bands

many students and groups gaining places in hotly

travelled to Rutherford Park near Daylesford for

contested sections.

a six-day camp where the students played for an average of five hours a day. The students The classroom Music Program has seen a very

The Bands, Choirs, String Orchestras and

relish the opportunity to be away and immerse

comprehensive offering of core and elective

instrumentalists have played an active role

themselves in their chosen pieces for the up and

classes across the College curriculum. Core

in supporting events in the life of the College

coming competitions. The games challenge night

Music classes are a feature of the curriculum for

including services, ceremonies and celebrations.

is always a definite highlight of this annual event

Kindergarten through to Year 7. Elective Music is

Many student soloists have completed

with students learning more about themselves and

studied by students from Years 7 to 12. We have

examinations with AMEB and ANZCA. Students

friends through team games and challenges.

had accelerated classes of VCE in Years 10

have also competed in scholarship competitions

and 11 as well as a class completing the Music

and Rotary Club talent competitions with many

Both the Middle School and Senior Music Camps

Investigation subject in Year 12. The VCE Units 3,4

winning prizes and recognition for their great

see the Music Department engage not only our

classes have had class recital nights where they

musicianship.

regular staff but also the services of professional performing musicians from places such as the

have shared a small part of their examination programs with family and friends. 2015 has seen the continued development of VCE VET Music Technical Production with our first cohort of Year 12 students completing their Certificate III in Technical Production. This subject broadens the Music pathways at the Senior School by offering a music focus for students who may not wish to focus on performance, but instead may wish to pursue careers in areas such as sound engineering or mixing. This year has seen around 730 students electing to study instrumental music with weekly lessons happening across the Campuses and 51 instrumental staff giving specialist tutorage. This has meant a fantastic level of involvement in the extra curricula ensemble program offered at Christian College with over 30 regularly rehearsing ensembles making music weekly and

Music Camps In September, the Combined Middle Schools Music Camp involved 217 students from the Bellarine and Highton Campuses in choirs, strings and bands. Held at Camp Wilkin and Burnside in Anglesea, the students rehearsed new material in preparation for their end of year performances. At this camp, the Highton and Bellarine Middle School musicians formed 3 Concert Bands, a

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Victorian Opera and various tertiary institutions to tutor and motivate the students. Both staff and students find it inspiring to have the opportunity to work with

The College Musical Production ‘Beauty and the Beast’ came alive at the Play House, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, in April to three sold out public performances. This show was a wonderful collaboration of the Music, Drama, Art & Design and Events departments. The show was cast with strong leads who carried their roles, ably supported by a large enthusiastic ensemble. The predominantly student member orchestra played the music with a professional quality sound being enhanced wonderfully by our expert College technical team. The production featured students from Years 5 to 12 and has given all who participated many lifelong fond memories of being involved in such a wonderful event.

people with such fantastic expertise from ‘outside’ our program.

College Ensemble - Competitions and Festivals

Choir and String Orchestra as well as a Guitar

The Victorian Schools’ Music Festival is held at

Ensemble. This event is not just a music camp but

various Melbourne venues each year. Bands and

also a fantastic way for students to learn to work

orchestras play for an adjudication panel and

together in a concentrated program. They are

are rated against set criteria for an award. They

challenged and encouraged to grow in many

also take part in a tutorial and workshop. The

ways during musical and social activities on these

Christian College ensembles find this experience

music camps. They also make cross campus year

a great opportunity to develop and refine their

level friendships that often follow them through

musicianship. Many of our groups received the

their Music Program involvement to the Senior

highest rating possible from the panel as well as

Campus.

recordings of their performance for review.

taking part in camps, tours, competitions and

During August the Junior School Strings and Choir

performances both within the College and in

performed at the Geelong Schools’ Music and

the wider community. Regular solo performance

Movement Festival in the Play House at GPAC.

recitals have also been held across all campuses

For many of the students it was their first public

providing the opportunity for students to perform

performance and was a tremendous experience

for family and friends.

being in a professional theatre.

Geelong Music Performance Festival 2015 marked the commencement of The Geelong Music Performance Festival, hosted by Christian College Geelong with students from other schools invited to perform. The festival saw over 300 solo and small ensemble performances presented for the adjudicators in early August. Students were awarded medals to recognize excellence and also received written feedback on their work. The Festival was created to give students a performance opportunity with critical feedback and a chance to hear others play. The event was a wonderful success and will hopefully grow in the coming years.

Community Performance Our musicians’ involvement in the community,

Highton and Bellarine Campuses Annual Talent Quest

from the Junior Schools right through to our most

In 2015 the Middle Schools held their Annual Talent

Senior musicians is a hallmark of our program with students performing at events such as the Royal Melbourne Hospital Festival, Belmont Elderly Citizens, the Geelong Advertiser Scholarships and the Highton Rotary Star Search. The Senior Choir and its Director Mrs. Barnett-Dunlop has represented the College on a number of occasions at significant events such as the Vietnam Veteran’s service and the Geelong Schools ANZAC service at the Johnstone Park Memorial. The Senior Campus has been represented by a number of soloists and chamber ensembles throughout the year at a huge range of events. These have provided the students with valuable performance experience and also allowed them to share their gifts with others in the community and experience the satisfaction in providing service to others - particularly in being able to support charity fundraising events. Senior Campus House Music Performances Deakin’s Costa Hall was the venue for this year’s Senior School House Music Competition. The Senior School became a frenzy of House choir and ensemble practices leading up to the hotly contested House Music Competition. This event sees the entire Senior School Student body perform as a part of their respective House

Teaching & Learning - Art, Technology & Design

Quest. The focus of this event was to encourage Mr Antony Benson Director of Teaching & Learning - Art, Technology and Design

participation in the performing arts. Following the auditions at both the Highton and Bellarine Campuses, students were chosen to perform on the final day of Term 3 at the Highton Middle School SAC. Students were awarded prizes and recognition in categories across a number of disciplines including dance, vocal, instrumental and entertainment as well as encouragement awards. The event featured a huge variety of talent and created a lovely festival style celebration for both Middle Schools to finish Term 3 on a high.

The Annual Music Evening An outstanding night of performances at Deakin’s Costa Hall held on Thursday October 15th gave over 450 Christian College student musicians the opportunity to perform for a large audience in a world class concert hall style venue. The acoustics and stage size of the Costa Hall enabled all bands, string groups and choral performers to show off the best of their performance pieces learnt throughout the year. The concert featured a consistently outstanding level of student musicianship and excellence in staff musical direction. The night was also ‘sold out’ with some families having to wait in the foyer in case families left early.

Christian College Geelong is proud of the diverse range of Art, Technology and Design opportunities we provide for our students across all the campuses from Kindergarten through to VCE. The Visual Arts, Design and Technology Faculty allows our students multiple opportunities to exhibit and showcase their work both within the College and to the broader community. The faculty is staffed by a range of experienced, creative and engaging staff. These staff develop students’ skills and also encourage them to think

of providing an outstanding display of works from our students, ranging from Kindergarten through to Year 12, across the breadth of the Faculty’s learning areas. During the Extravaganza it was also fantastic to see our guest artist, former student Kate Elstone, outline the journey of her use of the Art, Technology and Design skills in action to our audience.

pathways. This, in turn, creates opportunities for students to extend their capabilities and exhibit their work to a wider audience. 2015 has been a successful year for the Art Technology and Design Faculty with many achievements worthy of recognition.

Australian Curriculum The Art, Technology and Design Faculty successfully implemented the Australian Curriculum from Prep.

two ensembles. Flynn House was victorious in 2015

transition to the new curriculum involved a critical

winning best House Choir with their rendition of

approach to curriculum development ensuring

‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’. Alexander Jeantou

a curriculum that is accessible, engaging, and

Year 12, of Taylor House was awarded Champion

relevant to all of our students.

House Soloist with his wonderful tuba solo. The Australian Curriculum and SEQTA programs also saw the introduction of live reporting within some

commitment to the College Ensemble Program in 2015.

Extravaganza exhibition continued the tradition

to problem solve within a wide variety of subject

through to Year 10 across all the learning areas. The

students involved for their contribution and

This year’s Art, Technology and Design

creatively and critically, to innovate, to adapt and

Choirs. Each House also provides a soloist and

The music staff would like to congratulate all

Art, Technology and Design Extravaganza

subject areas in preparation for a full live reporting process in 2016.

Visible Thinking The Art, Technology and Design Faculty brings to life rich and deep visible thinking that drives the skills development in our students ‘I observe’: students who embrace and deeply observe their rich and wonderful world ‘I wonder’: students ponder, analyse and reflect on how they interact with their world ‘I create’: based on their learnings, students create interpretations on how to interact with their world In order to develop their work, the students engage in a robust design and creative process of

Fiona Gardner

success through failure, observations, wonderings,

Director of Teaching & Learning - Music

exploration and creativity with rigour. 53

The Art Technology and Design staff nurture and support our students and the result is the creation of beautiful pieces of art and innovative design projects. The ‘creative process’ builds a skill set that allows students to embrace experimentation and learning through failure, ultimately empowering them to be lifelong learners and contributors to our community.

ATD Pathways

This year has seen students across the Art,

It is important for students to see a pathway

Technology and Design Faculty exhibit and present

and future for their creative passions and so it is essential for students to have access to working professionals. Allowing the students to ask questions and develop deeper understandings of what is happening in the classroom is vital. It has been a

their works at a wide variety of venues including the Geelong Art Society’s Shearers Arms Gallery, The Rotary Art Exhibition in Drysdale, The Geelong Show Grounds, The City of Greater Geelong CBD, and The Melbourne Museum.

pleasure to see local artists present to our students throughout the year. This has provided the students with valuable knowledge and skills and given them an insight into what it will be like to work as a professional within the Visual Arts field. The ATD Faculty has also implemented an extension

New Technologies

program at Villa Paloma after school. ATD staff provide additional assistance to students in skill-

The ATD Faculty prides itself on the introduction of

development and preparation of folios for further

new technologies to the College. This year was no

education.

different with our task of making the technologies more accessible and integrated across the

Students have received numerous prizes and

learning areas within the College. The year has

awards including -

also seen the development and introduction of

• One Year 12 Textiles student achieved a perfect study score of 50.

the Augmented Reality Sandbox to the College.

• One Year 11 Studio Arts student completed her

The Sandbox combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM) and reflects an

mentorship with a local artist after winning the

education style where subjects blend together. The

Drysdale Rotary Club Art show. • Year 10 and 11 Systems and Engineering

STEAM process is reflective of the Art, Technology and Design learning environment– where students

students achieved National Champions in the

are encouraged to explore, experiment and

RoboCup competition. • A Year 9 Textiles student recently completed

trial new ideas, blend together traditional and contemporary skills with innovative technologies

her ‘Illustration for Fashion’ Scholarship at

and create something new. It has been wonderful

Whitehouse Institute of Design. This scholarship

to see students actively engaged in these

was awarded during the ‘Kick Start One Day

technologies and embracing them. This allows for

Styling’ workshop as part of a Year 9 excursion.

students to make possible, that which was beyond their capabilities previously.

RoboCup Students competed on the world stage this year with our Systems Engineering students participating at the World Robotic Olympiad in QATAR with their autonomous soccer robots. This was on the back of numerous wins at Regional, State and National competitions throughout the year. Other enriching experiences outside the classroom have included activities such as working with professional artists, incursions, excursions, exhibitions, workshops, performances, studio and industry visits,

• Year 12 Studio Art students have taken out the two top awards at the recent VCE exhibition at the Shearers Arms Gallery Geelong. • Four VCE Art, Technology and Design students have been selected to exhibit within the ‘VCE Season of Excellence’ in both Top Arts and Top Designs. Antony Benson Director of Teaching & Learning - Art, Technology & Design

competitions, displays and various presentations. 54

Teaching & Learning - Sport & Physical Education

Mr Jonathon Ryan Director of Teaching and Learning - Sport and Physical Education

Sport is a highlight for many students who attend

Other significant highlights included:

School Sport Victoria, Years 4 to 6 Interschool highlights included:

attributed to the many years of education within

progressed to the State Final.

their discipline that they have undertaken in their

Timothy Hannan, Oscar Price, Jackson Spanic,

journey through Christian College.

Madeleine Benson, Tyler Costin, Phebe Piroch, Sophie Todd, Alexander White, Nyah Brown,

Club Sport

Owen Costin, Maya Fuller, Kiera Green, Luka

At Club level Christian College offers students the

Mathew and Codie Laver made the Regional

Matilda Puckett, Year 6 made it to the final 25

Finals for Swimming.

College teams maintained consistently high results

of the SSV Netball trials.

Bethany Dean and Kane Harrison made the

at National, State and Regional level.

Tully Wylie, Year 9 placed 4th at the Victorian

State Final for Cross Country.

Schools Surfing titles.

Sporting Excellence

Kade Leigh, Kane Harrison, Bethany Dean,

The Senior Girls Netball teams progressed to the

Molly Sellar, Nyah Brown and Bianca

The College offers students opportunities within

Netball Victoria School Final.

Pocklington progressed to the State Final of the

Jack Jordan Hill Year 12, won the 250cc Senior

Track and Field Championships.

Christian College enabled our teams to record the

section at the Interschool Grass track Motor

following outstanding results:

bike Championship.

• The Senior Boys’ Netball team were crowned

were awarded Champion Riders of the Barwon

State Champions. • The Year 5 and 6 Girls’ Football team were crowned State Champions. • Six equestrian riders were selected to represent

Eliza Bell, Charlotte Sheldon and Bianca Lock Interschool’s Equestrian series. Riley Taylor, Tilley Fair and Bronte Kerger recorded a top finish in an event at the Victorian Equestrian Interschools’ Event.

Victoria at the National Schools Championship. • The Under 11, 4 x 100m team of Molly Sellers, Nyah Brown, Jorja Kirsopp-Cole and Bianca Pocklington were Runners Up at the State • The Junior Boys’ Netball team placed 3rd at the State Championships. Ten Christian College students represented Victoria at the National Schools Championships: Georgia Quick Year 9, Cross Country Olivia Richardson Year 7, Cross Country Micky Robinson Year 11, Surfing Tully Wylie Year 9, Surfing Ava Halloran Year 7, Equestrian Bronte Kerger Year 11, Equestrian Eliza Bell Year 6, Equestrian Charlotte Sheldon Year 8, Equestrian Bianca Lock Year 7, Equestrian Tilley Fair, Year 5, Equestrian

Dove Awards

Geelong Independent Schools Sports Association, Years 7 to 12 Interschool highlights included: The following teams won their GISSA Championship • College Junior Boys’ Swimming team won their section. • College Track and Field team recorded their 12th consecutive victory. • 10th consecutive victory for the College Cross Country team. • Intermediate Boys’ Football team. • College Tennis Team remained undefeated

opportunity to participate in Basketball, Netball and Equestrian teams. The Christian College Netball Club consists of approximately 120 Belmont and Highton Years 1 to 9 students. Under the guidance of Jo Richardson (Years 1 to 4) and Renee Garing (Years 5 to 9) the players participate and enjoy weekly training and matches.

Nineteen students were awarded the Dove Trophy

Thirty-five enthusiastic equine riders make up

for reaching Regional, State or National level in

the Christian College Equestrian Club. Students

two (Years 4 to 6) or three (Years 7 to 12) different

compete in the Barwon Schools series, Victorian

sports.

School events and the EFA Victorian Interschools

Years 4 to 6 -

as representatives of the College.

Kade Leigh, Bianca Pocklington, Jorja Kirsopp Cole, Bethany Dean, Emily Williams, Kane

Nicole Gynes, our Head Coach of Basketball,

Harrison, Matilda Puckett, Tyler Costin, Codie

became a mother during the year and has

Laver and Timothy Hannan.

decided to resign. We thank Nicole for the

Years 7 to 12 -

Championships.

in 2015, the students’ performance can be

The Bellarine Year 3 and 4 Hooptime team

Christian College. In 2015, individual students and

13 Sports. The depth of individual talent at

Whilst all these achievements were recorded

program she delivered during the 3 terms she was

Archie Hildebrandt, Kane Loftus, Christian Davis,

employed. Olivia Cameron will take on the joint

Cian Foster, Declan Hargreaves, Christopher Lever,

role as Head Coach of Basketball and Netball.

Michael Little, Jack Nelson and Elliot Hackett.

Olivia is a high performing local Geelong player in both sports and we look forward to her guiding

Sportsman and Sportswoman Trophies

our students. In addition Flora Murdoch will take

From Years 5 to 12, a Sportsman and Sportswoman

over the responsibility of the administration of both

awards are presented for the Bellarine Campus, Middle School and Senior School. We congratulate the following students on winning this prestigious award: Bellarine - Archie Hildebrandt, Year 7 and Amalee Freestone, Year 7. Middle School - Matthew Tattersall, Year 9 and Briely Wight, Year 8. Senior School - Elliot Hackett, Year 12 and Breanna Beckley, Year 12.

the Netball and Basketball Clubs. Throughout the year over 350 players represented the Christian College Eagles in the Basketball Geelong, Corio Bay and Bellarine Basketball Association. Jonathon Ryan Director of Teaching & Learning - Sport & Physical Education

since 2006. • Senior Girls’ Netball team. • Senior and Intermediate Boys’ Cricket team 56

Teaching & Learning - Outdoor Education

Mr John Tatnell Director of Teaching and Learning - Outdoor Education

Our results on the safety of activities have been

Two ‘Our World’ Vietnam classes really embraced

extremely positive with only 2 students requiring

the subject and the country, although some illness

minor medical attention on programs and 4

was experienced. The second year of Cambodia

incident reports also of a minor nature. Staff have

was a significant improvement on the first. Our

been vigilant on assessing risk and adhering to

connection to PTD, a community development

procedures.

organisation in Battambang, where we were based for 7 days, has really grown. Students

Learning through experience has again been achieved through the 2015 Outdoor Education/ Our World program. 830 students elected a semester unit of Outdoor and Environmental Studies between Years 8 to 12 and 118 selected an Our World subject at either Years 10 or 11. One of the strengths of the program has been the variety of outcomes that a subject achieves - exemplified by responses from this semester’s Year 11 Our World Cambodia elective. Whilst I was excited by the outstanding standard of major essays on ‘Reducing Poverty in Cambodia’, what was equally impressive were insights into materialism and community- the boy whose plan post school is to develop Cambodian agriculture, and the anxious girl who developed some resilience from living outside of her comfort zone.

Outdoor and Environmental Studies The task of providing an adventurous and challenging program with acceptable risk levels is a continued dilemma. For example, the Year

In the 2014 Year 12 results 18% of students

fundraised a teacher’s wage for the centre,

achieved a score over 40.

taught local children English and had fun through games and activities. ‘Our World’ East Timor

Highlights of 2015 - The Senior School camps were outstanding this

8 camp I developed in 1979 is now identical to

year with unusually good weather and the best

the Year 5 camp today. Unfortunately, students

snow season in 25 years!

are generally less resilient and knowledgeable of

- Feedback on the resilience displayed by OED

the outdoors yet still require intense stimulation.

students – I believe we build socially capable

Due to this, a major focus in 2015 has been the

young people with an ethical understanding.

development of a challenging program and

- 2015 was the first year Christian College students

has used the already established connections with Viqueque and continued to develop a program based around a broader view of poverty alleviation. Next year the Year 11 ‘Our World’ subject will change from the compulsory ‘Religion and Society’ study design replacing it with ‘Global Politics’.

academic rigor in the Middle years. A really

participated in ‘The Hilary Challenge’ against 45

notable increase was observed in student

other schools. This outdoor team competition is

engagement, enjoyment and application from

aimed at developing leadership, environmental

As this is my final report, I would like to acknowledge

Years 8 and 9. The sequential development of

stewardship, resilience, creativity and the ability

the outstanding support and encouragement I have

the program was greatly enhanced with the

to work together in young people.

had for Outdoor Education from the College and

Final Reflections

Wilsons Prom. program at Year 9. This program

in particular from Mr Glen McKeeman our Principal

was expertly administered by Tim Wright, Adam

and before him Mr Daryl Riddle, CEO. This support

Kennedy, Bec Fisher and Fiona Scott and was

has enabled a quality program to grow that has

blessed with great weather. Students were

achieved some very positive outcomes over the

surveyed post camp and the feedback was

years. The General Capabilities refer to developing

extremely positive. The follow up work was also

‘ethical understanding and social capabilities’ and

at an outstanding level of thinking, both critically

I am always excited by the progress we observe

and creatively. This will now be the emphasis for

here. Encouraging young people to live together in

Year 10.

challenging environments and cultures for a period of time is part of this, combined with stimulating

A significant change for the upcoming 2016 year

questioning and reflection. The key to the progress

is the combining of Geography and OES at Year

has been the ODE/Our World teachers. I am

8. There were similarities in the study design so all

continually impressed with not only seeing them

the outdoor practical work has been blended into

Our World

the Australian Curriculum of Geography. The new

It was another outstanding year of experiencing

subject is being taught by the Outdoor Education staff who have the skills and qualifications to take students into the Otways and heathland environments next year. We look forward to the planning coming to fruition.

unique cultures and life issues affecting those communities which the students visited. These trips concluded with meaningful learning and analysis in the classroom. A feature of our program has been the academic rigour associated with the concepts based on the field experience. Three groups again visited the 3 communities with which we have a continued relationship.

have a commitment to the program with time away from their families, but they have an ability to constantly manage changing conditions, stressful situations and complex student/parent needs. The new 2016 Director of the Faculty, Mr Cassidy Hurrell is an outstanding educator. I am confident that he will continue to expand and improve the program. John Tatnell Director of Teaching & Learning - Outdoor Education

Teaching & Learning - Learning Support

Additionally there has been further development of the Individual Education Plan. This document is now used for students with learning goals outside of the expected standard in any subject. The

Mrs Roselyn Smith Director of Teaching & Learning - Learning Support

goals are established at the start of each semester and assessed and reported through a Modified Report.

In a year where our corporate focus has been

Throughout the year a significant amount of

One final point of growth is the positive uptake

on ‘An Education Worth Having’ it has been

thought and effort has been invested in the

of our new VET and VCAL pathways at Senior

a privilege and joy to set this as a goal in all

writing of Learning Support Policy and Protocol in

Campus. It is such a wonderful celebration that

facets of this directorship. Throughout 2015,

order to establish a common language around,

we are increasingly able to provide for the needs

the team behind Learning Support Services

and for, professional and effective practice

of students with applied learning pathways right

have consistently aimed to support all students,

and participant satisfaction. Policy has been

through to the end of their Senior Education. This

teachers and families in their journey in life, as

developed to guide staff in their:

fact is such an encouragement to students with special needs in the middle years when learning

well as in learning, and in community. There has been both pain and gain, as we have immersed

1. Identification of students with special learning

can be very difficult and discouraging. Having the

ourselves in, and grown through supporting, an

needs and students with English as their second

VET/VCAL pathway option as something to aim

education worth having.

language or dialect;

for, provides them with legitimacy as learners and

2. Documentation of the planning for, assessment

Learning Support

and reporting of, the educational journey of

It has been a year of continued growth and

each student;

consolidation within the Learning Support faculty. The faculty has been represented by both teaching and educational support staff at each campus. The Learning Support staff have tirelessly aimed to work in tandem with the broader teaching staff to support their endeavors to increasingly target their teaching to the individual needs of students. As such, the Learning Support staff have worked closely with large numbers of students across all year levels to support their learning and development. Importantly, the faculty has provided an additional support structure to the parents of students with special learning and behavioral needs. The education of a student with special learning needs is by necessity a collaborative and community endeavour.

a tangible sense of value within the wider learning community.

A total of eighteen students in Years 5 to 7, from both Highton and Bellarine campuses, participated in the Q’ed 1 program this year. Together with Mr Glen McKeeman, Mr Scott Elliss, Mr Wayne Durran and Miss Melissa Clark, the students spent time exploring personal identity, critical thinking, learning styles, the physiology and neurology of the brain as it relates to learning and global citizenship. For a significant portion of time however, the students also explored the essential question: ‘What is an education worth having?’ With a deliberate emphasis this year on the students’ value and growth on the process of learning rather than the end result, the students did not work towards a final Exhibition. On the contrary, the students were encouraged to continually reflect and give and receive feedback throughout the program. One deliberate and highly beneficial example of this process in action was the ‘pop up’ lesson and consultant model. Students were all encouraged

3. Transparency and confidentiality in catering

to give a five-minute presentation on something

to the needs of these students, and in

they were passionate about and then receive

communication with their care givers.

immediate feedback from their peers, feedback which fed into their own personal reflection and

There has also been considerable investment

growth. Through this, many new pedagogies

in the development of documentation and

were in action and a high level of purposeful

process which ensures that, as a College, we

and personal learning was achieved. A truly

are continually striving to provide students with

engaging, challenging and growth experience for

disability, the same access to education as the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and the

Students with Additional Ability and Giftedness

Disability Standards for Education (2005).

Support for students with additional ability

students without disability in accordance with

Q’ed 1

every Q’ed 1 student!

and giftedness is an expectation within every Of note in this area has been the development

educational program at Christian College,

of the Student Learning Alert (SLA) which is a

however there are a couple of explicit programs

document created to provide a snapshot of a

which fall under the direct responsibility of this

student’s presentation and diagnosis, if pertinent,

directorship.

along with a list of some of the most effective strategies to assist the learning of the student.

2015 marks the fifth year of very successful delivery

Teachers are alerted to this document by a visual

of our Q’ed program. The five year journey to

symbol in the attendance roll in the Student

date has been worthy of celebration as the

Management system (SEQTA), which then directs

Q’ed programs have met the goals originally set

them to the SLA.

down for Q’ed, but in addition, have provided a unique opportunity for exploration of different pedagogies outside the constraints of curriculum, assessment and reporting.

Q’ed 2

Q’ed 3

National and School Based Assessment Programs

Once again, the Q’ed 2 program presented

The 2015 Q’ed 3 Board consisted of 11 students from

General Excellence Scholarship Program

14 Year 6 and 7 students from Highton and

Years 7 and 8 at Bellarine and Highton campuses.

In 2015 the Christian College results on the

The College once again was very pleased to

Bellarine, with a truly innovative, technologically

This year the Board elected to focus on the

National Assessment program presented the

offer Academic General Excellence Scholarships

based, learning experience. With minimal face

community issue of Homelessness with a particular

College with clear snapshots of the literacy and

for years 5, 7 and 10 in 2016. These Scholarships

to face instruction opportunities, Mrs Lean and

emphasis on Mental Health as a significant causal

numeracy performance of our students. This

are keenly pursued by external and internal

Mr De Kresta delivered a series of online learning

factor in this community based problem. Having

feedback is invaluable for planning for continual

applicants, and have become a valued part of

challenges encouraging the students who were

explored this issue through individual and corporate

improvement and development. Worthy of

our provisions.

working within small online collaborative groups,

research, the Board decided to develop an

particular mention were the very strong results in

to explore the essential question, ‘Can anyone

educational kit for use with primary and secondary

Year 3 at the Junior Campus with the school mean

truly achieve self-sufficiency?’ A simplified

aged students aimed at raising awareness of

in all test areas, well above the state and national

version of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs was used

Homelessness and Mental Illness and the very strong

means. Another very satisfying observation being

to structure the students thinking around and

connection between the two. On discovering the

that the 10th percentile in every test domain,

exploration of, the concept of self-sufficiency. The

high potency of simulation, the Board developed

every year level, at both campuses was above

students were encouraged to utilize a range of

several simulations (game, videos, physical activities)

the State 10th percentile. We are a College that

Information Technology applications to present

and packaged them as a kit, all contained within

supports many students with additional learning

their thinking to an online audience. Throughout

a backpack. The simulations were presented

needs, so it is pleasing to receive the feedback

this journey the students were encouraged to

to three varied audiences: College leadership,

indicating the investment of resources into their

think critically and innovatively, to reflect and

parents and family and Headspace. The work was

special needs, along with the care and hard work

grow.

acknowledged as insightful beyond the maturity

of all staff, has certainly contributed to this very

level of the students, powerful in effect and worthy

encouraging result.

of implementation within an educational setting. To that end, the kit will be used in 2016 at Year 9 , as

Further independent feedback on academic

part of the Mental Health unit in the study of Health.

performance was gathered through the annual

(The students created a second kit so both Bellarine

standardised test program. Information gathered

and Highton would have access to the resource.)

out of this exercise was immediately channeled

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability. (NCCDSSD)

into planning for improvement and growth in 2016

Having voluntarily trialled the collection of data

educational programs.

on students with a disability in both 2013 and 2014, we found ourselves well positioned in 2015 to collect official data under this new census arrangement. The process was efficient and seamless across all campuses. Our data was accepted without question or audit. At present the Federal Government is using this process for information purposes only. It may be linked to the

Tournament of Minds

funding of students with disability, in the future.

It was a very exciting year for our four Tournament

As a College we have found the process to be

of Minds teams. (Bellarine: 1 Primary Team)

mutually beneficial as it has led to improvement

(Highton: 2 Primary Teams, 1 Secondary Team).

in many of our documentation processes within

While success at Regional Finals was recognized

Learning Support Services and, as a result, has

with two Honorable Mentions, the teams were

definitely resulted in improved service and student

notable for their display, throughout the process,

development.

of commendable levels of team collaboration,

individual self and team management and, most

Roselyn Smith

importantly of all, obvious enjoyment in facing

Director of Teaching & Learning - Learning Support

and overcoming very difficult challenges.

Services

Williams House Kindergarten Broughton Drive, Belmont, 3216 Tel. (03) 5241 3556

Junior School, Belmont Broughton Drive, Belmont, 3216 Tel. (03) 5241 1565

Middle School, Highton Burdekin Road, Highton, 3216 Tel. (03) 5241 1899

Senior School, Waurn Ponds Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds 3216 Tel. (03) 5241 1577

Bellarine Campus 40 Collins Street, Drysdale 3222 Tel. (03) 5253 2998

‘Back Creek’ Scotsburn RMB 6578 Midland Highway, Scotsburn 3352 Tel. (03) 5341 2051

‘Villa Paloma’ Arts/Technology Centre Princes Highway, Waurn Ponds 3216 Tel. (03) 5241 8844

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