Annual Report 2013
Annual Report 2013
Christian College Institute of Senior Education Ltd Christian College Geelong Ltd Christian College Bellarine Ltd
Contents Chairman’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Report from the CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Principals Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Financial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Languages Other Than English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Learning Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Art, Technology & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Sport & Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Schools Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chairman’s Report Mr James Shirley Chairman
Highlights for 2013 The past 12 months at Christian College have been exciting, with many milestones reached, programs implemented, upgraded or improved, resulting in growth in every area of Christian College. Of the many challenges facing the College Board this year, the changes to the Federal and State
Another significant highlight of 2013 was the College production of the Wizard of Oz. The cast and crew worked tirelessly to produce a first class performance and to create lasting memories for students, staff and families. Congratulations to all involved for such a professional show.
East Timor Visit
funding processes through the adoption of the
In November 2013, Simon Koefoed, Vice
Gonski Review has been impacting. Whilst the
Chairman and I were very pleased to be able
changes may appear to be advantageous to all
to join a visit with staff to East Timor and view
schools in the future, we are still unclear on how
elements of the work that Christian College has
the new Federal Government determines the
been involved in for some 12 years now. Locations
amount each of our Campuses will specifically
visited included the two schools that the College
receive. We do know that due to a change in the
has built for the local community. The trip was very
“Socioeconomic Status (SES) score that we will
productive and included meetings with senior
receive less per capita funding for our Bellarine
government officials for discussions regarding
Campus. In recent news reports, the Prime Minister
aspects of our ongoing involvement in the
Mr. Abbott, announced that his Government
Viqueque area. It was rewarding to meet some of
would no longer be a part of the introduction of
the local people who have worked with Christian
the Gonski process. We will continue to await the
College for many years.
meaning of this new information and how it may impact the future funding of Christian College. Among many highlights this year was the reciprocal visit from Naga High School, in celebration of our 20 year Sister School relationship and exchange program. Special guests included the Naga High School Principal, Mr Yamaguchi, and President of the International Association Mr Mizusaki. The visit culminated in a celebration dinner at the Baveras Restaurant with exchange of gifts and commemorative mementos. This event was again, a real credit to the LOTE department. Signing the Japanese Exchange agreement at the celebration dinner.
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College Board Changes I recognize and thank the members of the Board for their commitment and contribution to the leadership of the College. In particular I wish to recognize Tony Johnson (Uniting Church Clergy Representative) for his contribution on the Board. Tony, due to personal circumstances, has elected to step down from the board. We wish Tony every blessing for the future. In February 2013, we welcomed David Fuller to the Board, as the Anglican Lay Representative.
Gwen Prosser saying her goodbyes at the Middle School Presentation night.
College Board Sub-committees I wish to also thank the members of the various sub-committees who put in many hours of work, often in the early stages of projects assisting them to “get off the ground”. The Strategic Planning Committee continues to work diligently on several projects including the planning of the Surf Coast Campus, master planning development and upgrading of existing campuses, landscaping at middle school and investigation of potential College development projects. The Accounting and Audit sub-committee, has Working with the local children during the East Timor trip.
overseen the implementation of the new financial planning and accounting system implemented
Significant Staff Changes
this year. Chris Maddock’s finance team has
As well, we say farewell to our long serving Vice
which stream lines the process from budget
Principal of 32 years, Mrs. Gwen Prosser who has been a faithful servant to Staff, Students and families. Our most sincere thanks and appreciation for her work at Christian College. The Board and staff of the College have recognized Gwen’s contribution at a number of farewell functions held towards the end of 2013. We also say farewell to Mrs. Marion Murray, the Secretary to CEO who will also be retired at the end of 2013. Marion has worked in the College for 23 years and has been minute secretary to the Board of the College for 15 years. Her commitment and service have been outstanding and she will be sadly missed, especially at our Board Meetings each month. 4
worked tirelessly to implement the new system setting through to final reporting. It has automated monthly formatting and reporting in line with the latest accounting standards. ‘Well done’ to Chris and the team. Congratulations to our CEO Daryl Riddle, Principal Glen McKeeman and staff on the completion of another very successful year. This could not happen without the outstanding leadership at all levels that the College enjoys. I wish you all well and God’s richest blessing and look forward to what God has in store for Christian College during 2014. James Shirley
2013 Members of the Board of Christian College
Mr James Shirley Chairman Parent Representative
Revd. Simon Koefoed Vice Chairman Anglican Clergy Rep.
Dr Robert Gibson Uniting Church Lay Representative
Mr Vivian Watson The Salvation Army Lay Representative
Mr Chris Golden Parent Representative
Pastor Graham Clarke Baptist Church Clergy Representative
Capt. David Collinson The Salvation Army Clergy Representative
Mrs Lenore Ford Parent Representative
Mr Greg Reid Parent Representative
Mrs Sally Stewart Parent Representative
Dr David Fuller Anglican Church Lay Representative
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Report from the CEO Mr Daryl C. Riddle OAM Chief Executive Officer
With this year quickly drawing to a close, I wish to
As the College continues to develop, there
take this opportunity to report on a number of the
will always be demand on the need for new
developments which have occurred within the
facilities, especially classrooms to meet the needs
last twelve months.
of growing enrolments. With the acquisition of the two new sports arenas at Middle School
2013 has witnessed many positive steps forward
and Bellarine and the renovation of five new
in our proposal to establish a new Campus on
classrooms this year, there continues to be a
the Surf Coast. The Surf Coast Council have
demand on space. Four extra classrooms will be
generally held fast to their decision that there
provided next year at Senior School as well as
should be no development for the area one
plans to rejuvenate older classrooms.
kilometre west of Duffield’s Road. However, the very lengthy Planning Panel Hearing held in the middle of this year has been at odds with the Council decision towards C66 and the Panel has given strong recommendations that the development of a school in this area should be allowed to proceed. We are currently waiting on the Council deliberation of the Panel Report to be held on December 2013. The College Board
Students enjoying the new development at the Thornhill Road entrance of Middle School.
plans, early in 2014, to submit a new Planning
Parents would note the completion of the new
Scheme Amendment for the establishment of the
back gate area at the Middle School in Thornhill
new Christian College Campus, which in turn will
Road. Next year, the old shelter shed will be
provide a greater certainty of when this Campus
renewed, gardens planted and the brick fence
may eventually open.
be sand blasted to provide a cleaner finish. New entry fences, gates and signage will be erected later on in first term. This year we have spent significant time in master planning across all our campuses, developing ongoing strategies for the maintenance and development of future development of the College. Such things taken into consideration are demands for IT support, future growth in subject areas, changes in curriculum planning, numbers of students choosing particular electives in the future
Land for the proposed Surf Coast Campus.
and extra numbers coming into the College. All these areas will have an impact on the College as we continue to grow and as student demands change from time to time.
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This year saw the beginning of Stage 1 of the
These are only a few highlights of the year. I
construction of a new Kindergarten room at
would like to take this opportunity to thank all
Williams House in preparation of the introduction
the administration, maintenance, gardening,
in February, 2014 of the State Governments new
bus drivers and accounting staff for their tireless
“15 hours for four year olds” plan. The second
work throughout the year. Your contribution to the
stage will see the remodelling of the offices,
work at Christian College is both significant and
kitchen, front entrance and reception areas as
often goes unseen. I pray you will have a happy
well as a new front entry into Williams House. This
Christmas and a joyous New Year.
will happen at the end of first term 2014. To the Executive staff, thank you for your The ‘Back Creek’ Rural Studies operations have
combined wisdom and support over this
provided a fruitful year of experiences for our
busy year. Your leadership and skill has been
year nine students as well as providing camping
instrumental in achieving wonderful end of year
opportunities for the Year 8 students and some
results. To Gwen Prosser (Vice Principal) and
primary classes. The Farm Director, Mr Earl Moore
Marion Murray (Secretary to the CEO) who will
and staff should be congratulated on the
both be retiring at the end of this year, may God
provision of such a dynamic, challenging and
bless you richly as you embark upon another new
demanding programme for the Year 9 students.
adventure. You will both be greatly missed.
Thanks should also go to our Farm Manager Mr Lachlan Howard and his farming staff for keeping the farm and all the animals in great condition. ‘Back Creek’ is a real farming enterprise which needs to function at its best; where students need to be aware that all livestock and farming tasks need to be undertaken both seriously and professionally; real decisions have real impact!
Daryl Riddle with his secretary, Marion Murray.
In closing, I thank the College Board for their support and diligence in their governance of this College. We have had a year of challenges, both as College Directors and some others of a more personal nature. I pray that you will have a restful and peaceful break over the Christmas break. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with you at this wonderful College and I look forward to another fruitful year in 2014. May God bless each member of this community ‘Back Creek’ farm near Scotsburn.
of Christian College. Daryl C. Riddle OAM
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Principal’s Overview Mr Glen McKeeman Principal
Celebrating Collaboration.
Year 12 Results 2013
Our College benefits greatly from the contributions
Congratulations to our Year 12 students of 2013.
from a wide range of contributors, our students,
Highlights include:
staff and families. Additionally each of these
• 140 students successfully completed their VCE.
groups consists of sub groups who contribute
• Dux was Tiana McLeod with a score of 98.10,
to specific areas concerning the College. I am
then Name witheld 96.95, Kristina Macula 96.55,
extremely grateful for each of the contributions
Annelise Dillon 95.85, Rachel Hodder 95.4, Ben
that add to and make our College such a unique
Soltau 95.25
Christian learning environment.
• 10.8% of our students received an ATAR above 90 (compares with 10% nationally) In 2012 8.9%
Our Students. Our students range from Kindergarten through to Year 12 across 4 campuses, as well as our farm‘Back Creek’ at Scotsburn and ‘Villa Paloma’, our designated specialist Art, Technology and Design complex. The range of gifts and individual talents that contribute to the broad range of learning and performance opportunities from our students continues to amaze and bless our community. Having this range of experiences allows student to
of our students received 90+ • 31.2% of our students received an ATAR above 80 (compares with 20% nationally) In 2012 24.4% of our students received 80+ • 86.3% of our students received an ATAR above 50 (compares with 50% nationally). In 2012 81.5% of our students received 50+ We pray for bright and fulfilled lives for the future for these fine young people.
find their interests, abilities and passions. As they progress through the College it is rewarding to see
Our Staff.
the development and enjoyment that this brings
The most significant and impacting resource
our students. Our students are the ones who make our College such a wonderful place. The way that they embrace the many benefits available to them and present themselves is a credit to themselves, their families and indeed their school. Each year we celebrate the efforts of our Year 12 students on the completion of their VCE studies. The following is a summary of their achievements.
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in any school is the teaching staff. Christian College continues to be blessed with a team of dedicated professionals who focus so diligently and professionally on delivering outstanding learning experiences for our students. In addition to the expected lessons and the commitment to planning a high level of delivery of these, my colleagues have readily provided many additional hours supporting and developing the vast range of learning that takes place in an academic year.
The generous contribution that the teachers have made to professional development,
Our chaplains also provide and inspire the worship
working in Professional Learning Teams that
opportunities in staff and student devotions,
collaborate to prepare and review a range of
assemblies, worship services and through special
programs throughout the College, has been
days conducted throughout the year. Their role
incredibly valuable. Teachers also give support to
in supporting and promoting our Christian faith is
conducting camps, excursions and overseas tours
very important on a daily basis.
as well as a full gambit of extra curricula activities in art, music sport and other student interests. This
Our Families.
year’s College musical, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, is a fine
Christian College is well supported by
example of this where a number of staff provided
encouraging and supportive families. Our students
countless additional hours to ensure that the
benefit greatly from having a strong partnership
production was such an outstanding success.
between their families and their school throughout the educational journey. We should never take
In the broader context of Christian College we
for granted the importance of working together in
are fortunate to have such a wide range of
this process.
additional staff that contribute to our program.
I am extremely grateful to the many parents that
Whether it is at the College Rural Studies program
have encouraged the teaching staff this year with
at the ‘Back Creek’ farm, driving buses, working
kind notes or messages, little gifts to say ‘thanks’
in administration, maintaining our buildings and
or by taking time to write to me expressing
grounds, serving in the canteen or uniform shop. I
thankfulness for particular work or opportunities
have appreciated each of the contributions that
that have been provided. These mean a great
the staff has made to providing our students with
deal.
the incredible program that we enjoy.
Chaplaincy. Caring is a major part of our community. The example and dedication shown by our chaplaincy team is incredibly valuable. Our chaplains have provided time and comfort to many students, colleagues and families who have needed a listening ear, guiding loving hand or comforting prayer during a range of life’s experiences and challenges.
Staff and parents working together.
Of equal value to our students and staff have been the many hours of support provided through classroom helpers, parent reading, attendance at camps or excursions, helping with transportation, getting students to music lessons, rehearsals, sporting activities and the like. The warm and close relationship that exists between the College and our families is something that only benefits us all. Thank you to the many who have given their time to this aspect Junior School Chaplain, Rowan Thurman presenting ‘Good News’ Bibles to the Year 3 students.
of our community throughout the year.
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Our College Board.
The 20 Year celebration of the Sister School
Our College Board has provided wonderful
Friendship with Naga High School in Japan is
governance and support throughout this year. The Board make wise decisions to provide the resources and facilities that we enjoy each day. These have become particularly apparent in recent years with the provision of many new facilities and infrastructure developments around each of the campuses including landscaping improvements that create spaces outside of the
another. The broad ranging benefit from this long standing friendship has many levels for students, families, each school and indeed each nation as these relationships have flourished over such a long and remarkable period of time. Christian College’s involvements in the wider community through service to others in our local
classroom for our students to enjoy.
community and globally remains something to
Members of the College Board also provide a
generosity shown and the contributions made
high level of encouragement to our programs and readily attend a range of College events throughout the year. We are blessed to have the wise and generous support of those who serve us though this important leadership.
celebrate and commend. Many layers of the to fund raising, community projects, overseas and local tours have allowed everyone involved the joy of helping other and blessing them as members of God’s family.
Conclusion.
Highlights.
All of these aspects of our community and the
Whilst there have been numerous individual
many contributions that make our College such
successes throughout the year and many highlights. I wish to just list a few that I feel illustrate
a unique place of learning happen as a result of God’s will and His love shown to us. In the words of
the collaborative nature of the College program.
one of my favourite hymns, “To God Be the Glory,
The Musical Production is a perfect example as it
May each of the collaborative efforts that we
brings so many levels of the community together to achieve something memorable for everyone involved.
Great things He has done”. have made throughout 2013, bring Him the Glory! Thank you for helping bless our community throughout this year. Glen McKeeman
The highly successful Wizard of Oz Production.
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Financial Report Mr Chris Maddock Business Manager
The Financial Year of 2013 On behalf of the Board members of Christian College, I am pleased to present to you the financial report for 2013. Being a ‘not for profit’ company means any surplus funds can only be used for
Breakdown of income sources and expenditure are summarized below:
Income
educational purposes. For 2013 we had an op-
• 47.29% of our total income comes from Tuition Fees
erating surplus of $36,126 for all campuses after
• 36.02% of our total income comes from the
depreciation of $2.12 million. However, after Extra Ordinary items (these are items not usually associated to the day to day operations of the College) there was a loss of $112,238. There was $231,472 in Extra Ordinary Income which was the final payment of the Digital Education Revolution (DER) programme. The DER programme was implemented by the previous Federal Government providing all schools with funds to improve access to laptop computers for Year 9 to 12 students which included improved infrastruc-
Commonwealth Government Grants • 8.34% of our total income comes from State Government Grants • 4.48% of our total income comes from the Capital Works Levy • 3.61% of our income comes from Miscellaneous Sources • 0.25% of our income comes from other fees and charges
Expenditure
ture. The Extra Ordinary Expenses of $379,837 were
• 70.53% of all expenditure is spent on salaries and
for consultant and planning costs required for the
other staff expenditure such as staff entitlements,
panel hearings relating to the proposed Surf Coast
workers compensation and training
Campus at Torquay.
• 7.68% of all expenditure is spent on non-capital educational expenses
Staff at Christian College are paid fortnightly and in 2013 there was the unusual circumstance where there was 27 fortnights which added $560k to the salary cost plus additional oncost such as 9.25% superannuation. Had this not been the case Christian College would have enjoyed a surplus even taking into consideration for Extra Ordinary items. Given the additional salary and Surf Coast Planning costs, the loss was therefore not surprising
• 6.65% of all expenditure is spent on depreciation, but this is a non cash payment • 5% of all expenditure is spent on operational costs on items such as insurance, electricity, telephone and like items • 4.31% of all expenditure is spent on non-capital buildings and grounds maintenance • 3.4% of all our expenditure is spent on finance and leases • 2.43% of all our expenditure is spent on administration
and with increased student numbers for 2014 we expect to return to a surplus again next year.
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Balance Sheet Items
Major Projects Planned for 2014
88.8% of our total assets are in land and buildings
With the recent announcement by the Minister
and our long term capital borrowings (12 months
Planning concerning the rezoning of the land at
or more) is 64.46% of all our total liabilities.
Torquay, Christian College anticipates entering
Throughout the course of the year we made bank
the planning stage for the commencement of the
loan repayments totalling $187,500.
Surf Coast Campus.
The overall net worth of Christian College is now
Enrolments
$32,634,409 which is a decrease of .34% on the previous year which is as a result of the loss.
Key Capital Expenditure during 2013
Enrolments continued to grow in 2013 increasing by 1.83% from 2012 which was pleasing, considering enrolment increases in 2012 were the highest they had been since 2003.
Junior School • New disabled persons toilets
I trust this gives you an understanding of Christian
• Commence building new lift for disabled
College’s current financial position as at the 31st
• New extensions to kindergarten commenced
of December 2013.
Middle School • SAC landscaping completed • New wireless system installed • 4 Buses replaced Bellarine • New air-conditioner and sound system in multi-purpose hall • Additional landscaping around multi-purpose hall • New fire main • New signage at front of school • New wireless system installed Senior School • New pathways • New computer infrastructure • New bus
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Chris Maddock
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Finance Summary for 2013
Profit and Loss Statement as at 31st December 2013
Profit and Loss
Income Tuition Fees Other Fees & Charges Grants - Commonwealth Grants - State Capital Works Levy Non Operational Income
Total
Middle
Junior
Bellarine
Senior
Back Creek
47.29% 0.25% 36.02% 8.34% 4.48% 3.61% 100.00%
$15,077,910 $80,905 $11,486,284 $2,660,464 $1,427,101 $1,151,611 $31,884,275
$5,245,555 $29,400 $3,711,506 $1,040,041 $440,818 $784,350 $11,251,671
$1,618,211 $21,450 $1,660,981 $330,000 $217,778 $33,078 $3,881,498
$3,247,260 $27,195 $3,037,129 $657,159 $321,086 $99,501 $7,389,329
$4,966,884 $2,860 $3,076,668 $633,264 $447,420 $214,656 $9,341,751
$20,026 $20,026
70.53% 7.68% 4.31% 5.00% 3.40% 6.65% 2.43% 100.00%
$22,460,996 $2,446,573 $1,374,123 $1,593,881 $1,081,657 $2,116,685 $774,235 $31,848,149
$8,141,565 $867,526 $648,690 $784,279 $541,121 $1,056,775 $439,398 $12,479,355
$2,764,077 $229,145 $158,058 $227,167 $9,340 $79,550 $27,289 $3,494,626
$4,762,655 $462,285 $304,489 $249,332 $320,165 $427,229 $120,720 $6,646,875
$6,792,700 $887,617 $262,885 $333,103 $211,030 $535,453 $184,480 $9,207,268
$17,678 $2,348 $20,026
$36,126
-$1,227,684
$386,872
$742,455
$134,483
$0
$0
$1,130,000
-$795,000
-$335,000
$36,126
-$97,684
-$52,545
-$200,517
Extra Ordinary Income Extra Ordinary Expense
$231,472 -$379,837
$47,041 -$379,837
$19,330
$165,101
Total Surplus
-$112,238
-$430,479
-$33,215
-$35,416
Expenses Salaries/Staff Entitlements Educational Expenses Building & Grounds Operational Finance & Lease Depreciation Administration & Other Costs Surplus Inter company transfers Operating Surplus
$386,872
$386,872
$0
$0
Balance Sheet as at the 2013 Balance Sheet as 31 atDecember 31st December 2013 Assets Land & Building Buses Classroom Capital Other Fixed Assets Debtors Inter Campus Assets Other Current Assets Total Assets Liabilities Supplier Creditors Bank Overdraft Lease Finance - Short Term Leave Entitlements - Short Term Fees in Advance Capital Borrowings - Long Term Lease Finance - Long Term Leave Entitlements - Long Term
Net Assets Inter company loans Net Assets as per accounts
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Total 85.80% 1.11% 3.95% 3.63% 0.73% 3.49% 1.29% 100.00%
Middle
$49,145,495 $636,819 $2,263,004 $2,078,958 $420,629 $1,997,674 $739,625 $57,282,204
$16,495,896 $512,542 $945,960 $1,534,916 $128,430 $1,827,485 $575,374 $22,020,603
Junior
Bellarine
Senior
$5,584,612 $13,849,248 $11,396,990 $43,607 $80,669 $246,532 $404,960 $665,553 $176,962 $30,645 $333,619 $41,685 $129,696 $120,818 $51,189 $22,112 $56,442 $85,697 $6,071,903 $14,565,786 $12,683,347
Back Creek $1,818,750 $2,815 $119,000 $1,940,565
Total 4.57% 2.41% 4.40% 16.50% 6.23% 55.62% 8.84% 1.43% 100.00%
$1,125,493 $594,711 $1,085,469 $4,066,723 $1,534,767 $13,709,326 $2,179,395 $351,912
$487,513 $934,257 $933,483 $1,590,791 $524,864 $5,632,493 $1,718,693 $123,943
$125,567
$298,135 -$86,581 $85,102 $1,222,873 $498,391 $2,956,557 $254,210 $62,434
$960
$70,139 $57,908
$213,319 -$252,965 $51,941 $799,366 $283,552 $5,120,276 $136,353 $107,627
$24,647,794
$11,946,035
$950,210
$6,459,468
$5,291,120
$960
$32,634,409
$10,074,568
$5,121,692
$8,106,317
$7,392,227
$1,939,605
$0
-$871,005
$816,987
-$923,242
$977,260
$32,634,409
$10,945,573
$7,289,330
$8,315,468
$962,345
$14,944 $453,693 $227,960
$5,121,692
Total Income at 31st December 2013
Total Income at 31 December 2013
5% 8%
4% 47%
Tuition Fees 47.29% Other Fees & Charges 0.25%
36%
Grants - Commonwealth 36.02% Grants - State 8.34% Capital Works Levy 4.48% Non Operational Income 3.61%
0%
Total Expenditure to 31st December 2013
Total Expenditure to 31 December 2013 Salaries/Staff Entitlements 70.53% Educational Expenses 7.68% Building & Grounds 4.31% Operational 5.00% Finance & Lease 3.40% Depreciation 6.65% Administration & Other Costs 2.43%
4%
5%
3%
2% 7%
8% 71%
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Total Assets as at 31st December 2013
Total Assets as at the 31 December 2013 Land & Building 85.80% Buses 1.11%
3%
Classroom Capital 3.95% Other Fixed Assets 3.63%
1%
1%
4%
Debtors 0.73%
1%
4%
Inter Campus Assets 3.49% Other Current Assets 1.29%
86%
Total Liabilities as at 31st December 2013
Total Liabilities as at 31 December 2013 Supplier Creditors 4.57% Bank Overdraft 2.41% Lease Finance - Short Term 4.40% Leave Entitlements - Short Term 16.50% Fees in Advance 6.23% Capital Borrowings - Long Term 55.62% Lease Finance - Long Term 8.84%
1% 9%
5%
2%
Leave Entitlements - Long Term 1.43%
4% 17%
56% 6%
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Teaching & Learning - L.O.T.E Mrs Carol Milton-Garner Director of Teaching & Learning - L.O.T.E
Teaching and Learning • We have introduced an online vocabulary learning program/competition to Middle School Highton and Bellarine L.O.T.E. students. There has been improvement in Middle Schools students’ vocabulary. Language Perfect provides online vocabulary learning activities, using the vocabulary that students are learning in class. Script is included for Japanese and correct pronunciation is also provided. Christian College is ranked highly in the State in this program. • ICT: We are improving our use of ICT in the classroom using Language Perfect, iPads, Active Inspire, Power Point presentations and the use of the College portal for virtual classroom delivery of curriculum. • We have introduced Power Point programs to teach Kanji in Senior School Japanese classes and intense work on Kanji has resulted in improved reading and writing skills of VCE Kanji in Year 12 this year. • We have also been developing promotional Power Point presentations on the study tour to Indonesia and Japan.
• We have started to review the Years 7 and 8 extension curriculum and will complete this before the end of the year so that we are giving the students optimum learning opportunities in these classes. Our aim is to teach the same content in all year 7 classes but to provide extension classes with more vocabulary, Kanji (Japanese) and more opportunities for extension of their conversation – using more sophisticated vocabulary and sentence patterns. Indonesian teacher Julienne Welsh has complied lists of extension and normal groups for Year 7 at Highton and has taken their Primary school LOTE background into account (we hope that this will mean that students with more second language background can be extended in our Year 7 program). • Professional Development on National Curriculum has commenced with all LOTE staff having attended a PD on the National Curriculum Languages. A summary of achievement standards has been broken down into reading, writing, listening and speaking tasks. We are going to start mapping our curriculum against these in Term 4.
• We have focused on Senior School Indonesian students listening skills and many listening materials have been prepared for Year 10,11 Indonesian classes have been emailed top students. • For Year 11 and 12 Japanese, Indonesian examination and SAC preparation, we have made all listening files available to students as MP3 files and have emailed these to students • Using Skype with Naga High School. We have started to talk to Naga High School International Division and also with our long term exchange students. We would like to also set this up with
Contestants and teachers at the JLTAV State-wide Japanese Speech Contest.
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Year 12 Results 2012
68th Indonesian Independence day celebrations
The average study score for Year 12 Japanese
at the Indonesian Embassy on the 17th August.
was 30 and for Indonesian 33.6. The scaling of
Hannah wrote an informative speech about why
Japanese and Indonesian is a great advantage
the relationship between Australia and Indonesia
to LOTE students and 60% of LOTE students
is becoming more important.
received an ATAR of above 80% (30 in Japanese was scaled up to 39, 30 in Indonesian scaled up to 37). To provide additional support for students in 2013 we have offered: • Japanese Morning Class for Year 12 offered once a week and a Japanese grammar class offered to weaker students every week before school • Indonesian morning and afternoon conversation classes for Year 12 • Extensive Oral Exam Practice workshops for Japanese and Indonesian students in Term 3 vacation. • Teachers running intensive conversation sessions to get students to improve speaking skills before school, lunchtime and after school.
Speech Contests
Student Exchanges Indonesia study tour On 24th March, 30 students and 6 staff left for Lombok, where our students were hosted by families of students from our sister school SMAN2 Mataram. The trip was headed by Mrs Di Swann and accompanied by Mr Glen McKeeman, Miss Jess Swann, Mr Agung Koswara, Mr Nick Ward, and a medical doctor volunteer Ms Chris Okello. The group attended school for the week they were in Lombok, but also snorkelled in the Gili islands and did a sightseeing tour of places of interest in Lombok. The second week was spent in Bali where the group stayed at Ubud and Sanur. They visited the Bali Marine Safari Park, went on a bicycle tour through local villages, participated in a cooking class, visited the beautiful Tanah Lot temple and witnessed the lively Kecak Dance.
Speech contests are an integral part of the improvement of Junior and Middle School
The students tried practising their Indonesian and
students’ conversation skills. This year our
threw themselves in to the rich culture. Friends
Japanese students participated in the Japanese
were made and many tears were shed when
Language Association of Victoria state wide
it was time to leave. ‘It really did improve my
speech contest, the Junior School Japanese
Indonesian,’ said Georgie Burn in Year 12. Olivia
Speech Contest ( July 29th) and the Bellarine
Swann, also in Year 12 added, ‘Yes, it really was
Speech contest (23rd July) Our Indonesian
beneficial and cemented friendships.’
students participated in the Vilta Sayanbara regional and State wide speech contest and the Indonesian Olympiad. Christian College Year 9 language students recently won the 5th ‘Olimpiade Bahasa Indonesia’ held at Braemar College, Woodend. This annual competition held to celebrate Indonesia’s Independence Day involved 9 Highton and Bellarine students competing in teams against Year 9 language students from Melbourne and regional Independent schools in a variety of language competitions and quizzes. Hannah Mansfield of Year 11 was one of 6 students from Victoria selected to travel to Canberra to attend the
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Welcome Service for the Naga High School students and teachers visiting Christian College.
Naga High School Visit
students and staff from Naga. It was special that
Naga High School students and staff visited
another celebratory dinner could be held, now
Christian College from 26th July to August 9th.
in Australia, to sign another agreement between
The Principal Mr Kaoru Yamaguchi, Head of the
the two schools. In celebrating this rare milestone
International Association Mr Tetsuo Mizusaki,
Carol Milton-Garner, Yuji Nakayama, Stephen
Mr Hase and Ms Nagata together with 19
Brewster and the entire LOTE Department wish to
students visited Christian College as part of
express their deep gratitude for everyone’s help
the celebrations to commemorate 20 years of
in making this wonderful experience possible
exchange between our two schools.
for both of our schools and we look ahead to a bigger and better ‘next’ 20 years!
The focus of our schools relationship with Naga High School began with a strong emphasis on
Long term Exchanges
tolerance, understanding and friendship, hoping
We have changed our long term exchange
that we could encourage our students to see beyond our initial and obvious differences and to learn about each others cultures and heritages. The students from both schools have led the way in developing life long friendships and building real unity between our two schools, paving a new way forward and a bright future for both our countries. During their time in Geelong, the Naga High students engaged in College life at the Senior School campus. They were treated to some fun ‘Aussie’ activities such as throwing boomerangs, making damper, BBQ’s and, of course, lots of shopping. They also enjoyed time at each of the Christian College campuses as well as 2 hours of English lessons with Mr Brewster almost every day. The highlight of the tour for all the staff and students involved was the opportunity to meet and make new friends during their time at Christian College and especially the time spent with their host families. This allowed them to bond with the Australian students as well as learn more about life in a completely different country. The Principal of Naga High School Mr Yamaguchi and Mr Misusaki Head of the International Association, also came to Australia during the
program to Year 10 this year and James Ponsford, Rebecca Sell, Bethany Deigan and Tess Golden are currently on 5 months exchange at Naga High School. This change in Year level is very effective as students do not have the pressure of VCE. Japanese lessons are being conducted every day by Nagata Sensei and two students have joined the brass band. Email correspondence is maintained with Milton-Garner Sensei, journal entries are completed fortnightly and a Skype meeting takes place every 2 weeks. We are sending two Year 11 girls on 2 month long term exchange to Indonesia. Hannah Mansfield and Sarah Edmonds will depart for our Sister School SMA Negeri 2 Mataram in November and return at the end of January. This is a valuable opportunity for the girls to experience life in an Indonesian school and family. We have also hosted a long term exchange student from Japan for 10 months Sayoko Karagianis. Sayoko has studied Music, English, Mathematics, PE, and Outdoor Education and has also been a member of the Wind Symphony. Carol Milton-Garner
exchange trip to commemorate the 20 year Anniversary of the Christian College and Naga High School friendship and Exchange Program. The actual anniversary was in 2012 at which time representatives from Christian College including 40 students, travelled to Wakayama in Japan to share this remarkable milestone with the 19
Williams House Kindergarten Mrs Bernadette Johnson Director of Williams House
Enrolments Pre-Kinder (3 Year Old) : 65 Pre-School (4 Year Old): 90
Throughout term 1 staff, programs and facilities were put under the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development ‘microscope’, as we participated in the Rating Assessment process.
Staffing
This process involved an authorised assessor
2013 has been another year of continuity of
administrative processes and all aspects related
staffing, with the exception of Kristie Walters
to the ‘National Quality Standards’. I am
who commenced maternity leave in term 4.
extremely proud of how Williams House performed
It has been especially gratifying that all our
to the National Standard and for the official
requirements for maternity, long service and other
recognition and affirmation the centre received,
leave have essentially been covered ‘in house’. I
as per the following departmental summary.
carefully looking at our programs, environment,
especially acknowledge Steph Watts and Emma Winter for their flexibility in responding to the
“The service received an overall rating of
staffing needs of our programs.
meeting the National Quality Standard, with
Educational Program
particular strengths in the quality areas relating to educational program and practice and staffing
Over 2013, the programs at Williams House have
arrangements which were rated as exceeding the
continued to develop in ways that respect,
National Quality Standard.
- the knowledge children already possess,
The physical environment and collaborative
- the varied needs, abilities and interests of these
partnerships with families and communities and
individuals,
relationships with children were also strong areas
- the belief that by being alert to the spontaneous
for this service.
opportunities of the ‘every day’, we can provide
The service provided a stimulating environment
a rich and authentic learning environment.
for children that was well maintained, inclusive, aesthetically pleasing; promoted competence,
Play based learning has continued to be our
independent exploration and learning through
mantra. This terminology, however, does in no way
play. Educators demonstrated trusting and
imply that we leave the important elements of
responsive relationships within the team, with
programming, or goal setting, to chance. Working
families and with children.
with in the Early Years Learning Framework,
The positive participation of the approved
Williams House staff are intentional about
provider and the educators in the assessment and
providing activities that stimulate thought, are
rating process is acknowledged”
open to varied interpretation, that are invitational and that relate to the expected knowledge and skills attributed to this age group.
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This final term has seen construction of a third room at Williams House commence. We are excited about the way our facility is developing and for the opportunities to expand our programs. In the first instance, all preschool programs will expand from 12 hours per week per child, to 15 hours. Additionally we are increasing our prekinder programs from two, to three days. It is anticipated that the new room and playground will be licensed and operational from the beginning of term 1, 2014. Thank you to the school leadership and the Board for their ongoing support for Williams House. Our beautiful and unique physical environment and the relevant and creative programs we provide are a source of pride and affirm us as a highly regarded community of learning. 2013 saw the introduction of an opportunity for
Bernadette Johnson
Williams House families, christened ‘WHild’; a play on words using the initials of Williams House and the word ‘wild’. WHild is a once a term, informal event, designed to help families engage with and value outdoor environments. On the last Saturday of each term a location is set and, over the year, more than 50 families are estimated to have participated. Destinations have included rock pooling, Serendip sanctuary, Geelong Botanical gardens and a ramble along the Barwon River. Looking outside of our own small community is important to Williams House and this year we have been pleased to continue to sponsor two children through ‘Compassion’, and to have increased awareness of the programs supported by Christian College in Viqueque, East Timor. Families contributed in various ways including organizing a fundraising dinner for Aneth and Kritsada [our sponsorship children] and in collaborating on a length of beautiful and personalized bunting that Berna presented to our ‘sister’ preschool in Viqueque over the first term break. Representation on the Christian College East Timor Committee has ensured that our connection with Viqueque remains meaningful and strong.
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Teaching & Learning - Learning Support Mrs Roselyn Smith Director of Teaching & Learning - Learning Support
Learning Support Services The Learning Support Services program provides students, staff and families with guidance, support and feedback to assist in the provision of appropriate and effective teaching and learning programs for all students.
National and Standardised Assessment Programs “Feedback is one of the most powerful influences on learning and achievement……….the type of feedback and the way it is given, can be differentially effective.” *(Hattie and Timperley, 2007,p 81) While the Teaching and Learning Programs at Christian College are implemented in accordance with and purposed on achieving the State and National Standards, it is difficult to accurately and objectively measure the level of success of this achievement without external and standardised testing procedures. To this end the College is pleased to participate in the National NAPLAN tests and to additionally engage in our own annual Standardised Testing regime. The incredibly rich and complex data available from these tests, provides an external and benchmarked assessment of our students’ progress in and of itself and also comparative to students in other schools. The data provides progressive, achievement feedback on individual students, on whole classes and the school in general. Likewise it provides invaluable feedback to students, to classroom teachers, parents and College leadership.
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The feedback gained annually assists the Learning Support Staff to tailor appropriate support programs for individual students, to seek out and provide necessary programs with challenge for our high achievers, to identify and address the strengths and weaknesses in our teaching and learning programs and to provide appropriate professional development and support to teaching staff where required. The analysis of the 2013 NAPLAN and Standardised Test programs has again provided valuable data to guide ongoing program development and appropriate professional development of staff where required.
2014 Scholarships Program The Scholarship Process in 2013 once again attracted a large field of extremely high quality, external and internal applicants competing for General Excellence Scholarships for Year 5, Year 7 and Year 10 in 2014. The Scholarship process is a stringent and rigorous process, success in which is certainly something to be esteemed. The process, now in its fourth year, is already established as an educationally significant event in the wider academic and independent schools calendar.
Learning Support Services Learning Support Services (LSS) provides educational support to students with and without Government funding at all campuses of Christian College Geelong. The Learning Support Services faculty combines the expertise and experience of learning support teachers and educational support officers (ESOs) (formerly integration aides), to collaboratively work to assist classroom teachers at all campuses to identify, assess and appropriately support students with learning difficulties and disabilities. Every student has the right to learn and the capacity to learn to their
We have been very blessed in recent years with Targeted Funding from both the State and Federal Government which has enabled the short term employment of additional ESOs and LS teachers at all campuses. This has been a wonderful gift which has allowed the LSS faculty to establish vital protocols and structures. As a College we are renowned for the nurture of our students and hence the work of this LSS faculty is a necessary extension of this care.
Q’ed Program for Gifted and Talented Students
potential, given appropriate understanding
The team of Q’ed teachers and other staff who
of their individual needs and specific learning
have journeyed with us over the past four years,
differences.
have been delighted to witness in 2013, the launch of the third and final year of the Q’ed
The LSS team work extremely closely both with
Program: Q’ed 3.
the staff within our College and a wide range of community professionals such as family GPs, Paediatricians, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Chiropractors. Liaising with various Government and private providers to co-ordinate funding and services is a necessary component to ensure that the very best care and support is available to our students and their families. Throughout 2013 many students and their families have benefited from regular meetings with the LSS staff to monitor and collaboratively manage support programs. Large numbers of students at every campus have benefited from additional support either out of the classroom in targeted small group or individual classes or within their normal classroom environment. Many existing support programs such as Chess and IT clubs have continued to function at lunch times meeting very specific needs. Additionally we have seen the growth
In Semester 1 both the Q’ed 2 and Q’ed 3
in additional lunch time support programs at
programs operated very successfully offering quite
various campuses, additional resourcing of
distinctly different sets of challenges and learning
Learning Support Staff with sensory equipment,
environments to the participating students. For
ability appropriate instructional materials and an
the first time this year, the Q’ed 1 program was
investigation into assistive technology. Sincere
conducted in second semester allowing us
appreciation is extended to all the staff involved
more time in first semester to be confident about
for the gracious and untiring service provided to
the student nominations for this very important
our students and their families.
program in the life of a Gifted and Talented student.
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Q’ed 2 Sixteen students participated in the Q’ed 2 program which was delivered in an online environment, required online collaboration between students from different year levels and campus location, and culminated in an online exhibition of their work. The students worked in small groups named Digikin and their final and substantial challenge was to create a digital representation of Utopia substantiated by the research behind its creation. While this program presented quite unique challenges for the participants and their families, it was a truly unique educational experience from which the type and degree of growth in each student was remarkable. Sincere appreciation is extended to Chris Lean and Brendan Vanderkley for their creativity, passion and drive in working with this program.
Q’ed 1 A very large group of 28 students commenced the Q’ed 1 journey this year. Now in its third year the program was extremely tight in its relevance to its underlying research foundation, provided the students with both a mini question exploring (Who
Q’ed 3 Fourteen students participated in the Q’ed 3 where they operated as one Board to discover a current social or community issue which needed addressing in order to improve the future of Geelong. This unique delivery of the program again provided the students with novel personal and group learning challenges. In its fledgling year, the Q’ed 3 Board were able to deliver a very commendable proposal entitled Sprout, which focused on the needs of disenfranchised young people who cannot function successfully within traditional school environments. Again my sincere gratitude is extended to Stephen Cody and Wayne Durran for their dedication and commitment to the students in this program and to ensuring that the process was successful. 24
am I?), as well as the Big question for the year, (Am I being taken for a ride?) and culminated in the Exhibition of extremely high quality by students. Profound levels of understanding of their research and very professional presentation skills were in evidence. An amazing team of dedicated and very creative teachers were directed and inspired by the wonderful talents and abilities of Merinda Kelly. My sincere thanks is extended to the whole team - Merinda Kelly, Stephen Cody, Wayne Durran, Amanda and Natalie Knite. A strong and luminous thread throughout all Q’ed programs is that they are purposed on process and not product. This is not to deny the tangible brilliance of the product each program achieves but the growth and development of the students within that process is truly our ultimate goal.
Special Projects
3. Positive Partnerships Training
2013 was an extremely busy year of Special
As we had been fortunate to have secured a
projects which were secured by additional
placement in the MASS program commencing
Federal Government funding through
second term, ISV additionally offered the College
Independent Schools Victoria.
opportunity for two staff members to undertake Positive Partnerships training. Jenny Wade
1. In-School Programs – Working with Students with
(Bellarine) and Alex Page-Walker (Highton Middle
Disabilities – Implementing Practical Teaching
Campus), engaged with this training bringing
Strategies in Literacy for students with disabilities
many worthwhile initiatives back to our LSS faculty
This project was delivered by an amazing
discussions around caring for our ASD students
consultant, Michelle Hutchinson who generously
and their families.
visited Bellarine and Highton campuses four times throughout the year, working specifically with
4. AGQTP Project: Seeing and doing: Improving
funded students, their teachers and their aides
pedagogy through focussed observation
to model new and highly effective teaching
Stephen Cody, Chris Lean and I were all
strategies. The students and staff involved were
involved in leading this wonderful project. At the
extremely impressed by Michelle’s abilities and
conclusion of this project, this core group along
knowledge, gaining much from the experience
with 17 other staff including college leadership
themselves, but also now equipped to share this
were all of one accord in stating that this project
knowledge with fellow staff members in 2014 and
modelled one of the most effective Professional
beyond.
Development methodologies we have ever experienced.
2. In-School Programs – Working with Students with Disabilities –Autism Training Support with staff
Seeing and doing provided a structure and
from Mansfield Autism State-wide Services (MASS)
numerous protocols to enable staff to observe
Megan Murphy from MASS has been very
each other teach in a positive, supportive yet
generous with her time, knowledge and care
constructive and purposeful manner. The project
as the funding allowed for her to work with 6
concluded with a written proposal for future
targeted students and she graciously allowed
consideration being presented to the Heads of
those students to be spread across all our
Campus. It was thought to be a structure that
campuses. This has entailed many additional
may align with and inform future College based
hours of work for Megan for which we are
initiatives designed to comply with emerging AITSL
extremely grateful.
requirements around teacher performance.
Megan has visited every campus once a term for the past three terms and will conclude with a final
Roselyn Smith
visit in term 1 next year. The care and provision required for students with ASD is quite specialised
*Hattie,J. & Timperley,H. (2007)The Power of
and bewildering. The input Megan has had into
feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77, 1,
the lives of the six targeted students as well as
81-112.
their teachers and families, has been truly helpful. Additionally Megan has provided inservice to our whole staff as well as running two parent information evenings. We are truly indebted for Megan’s dedication and hard work.
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Teaching & Learning - Music Mrs Fiona Gardner Director of Teaching & Learning - Music
The benefits of a great music education were witnessed by a sold out Costa Hall audience at the Christian College Annual Music Evening on Thursday October 18th. The night featured students from Years Prep to 12 in 15 ensembles. The high standard and quality of the students’ performances featured a huge range of styles and contrast, ranging from the energy of young musicians giving their first big stage performance to the poise and maturity of our most senior musicians.
Performance Opportunities
Achievements Christian College is proud of our students’ achievements and, at a VCE level, we have had many students receive outstanding results. Last year, two of our Year 12 students received the perfect study score of 50 for VCE Music Investigation. Opportunities exist for students to complete Year 12 music studies early in their VCE as we have an accelerated class of students who complete Year 12 performance in Year 11 each year. Many of our outstanding young musicians have continued on to tertiary music study and forged successful careers in various music
As well as great ensemble performances our
pathways. We are excited to be able to offer VET
students have achieved wonderful work as soloists
Music Performance at the Senior Campus in 2014
throughout the year. From Years Prep to 12 over
for the first time.
700 music lessons happen each week at the College campuses. A student’s musical ‘journey’ while developing as a performer can include a huge range of opportunities and challenging experiences. Across the campuses the Music Department organises student solo performance opportunities which include class recitals, informal lunchtime concerts and Campus Music Evenings. Student performers are encouraged by the music staff, while playing in a friendly environment for peers, family and friends, to experience music performance. These solo performance opportunities are a celebration of hours of careful preparation and practice, and a result of passionate, expert teaching. As well, students complete examinations in both performance and theory with the AMEB and ANZCA.
Music Camps and Tours The College Ensemble program has a series of camps and tours that past students often reflect upon as major highlights in their time at school. We hold annual music camps for both Middle and Senior Campus Ensembles and the Senior Campus has a bi-ennial performance tour. Our Middle Schools’ Music Camp, held in Anglesea in September this year saw 189 students rehearse in bands, choirs and string orchestras to prepare for the College Annual Music Evening. As well as working as large ensemble groups they also spent time working on their instrument or voice in small groups with specialist tutors, learning about the finer details of playing their instruments individually and in an ensemble. A notable feature of this camp is the students from Years 4 to 9 from both Bellarine and Highton campuses working, learning and playing together while making new friends across the year levels and campus.
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Plans are now well underway for the Senior Music
Highlights of Competition results in Music
Tour in April 2014, where 94 students and staff
Competitions in 2013
will travel to China and Hong Kong to take part
• Christian College Geelong Combined Middle
in school exchange performances as well as perform at the 6th Hong Kong International Youth
School Strings – 2ND Prize at RSSS • Christian College Geelong Combined Middle
Music Festival. Music students and parents have
School Concert Band – 1st Prize at RSSS and a
held a Bunnings BBQ to raise funds for the trip, as
Gold Award at the VSMF
well as a Christmas Card fundraiser. It will be an
• Christian College Senior Wind Symphony – 2nd
exciting time preparing for this trip but one that
Prize at RSSS and Platinum Award at the VSMF.
promises to be a rewarding experience for the
• Christian College VCE String Ensemble -1st Prize
tour members.
at RSSS • Christian College Junior School Year 4 Choir Belmont – 2nd prize at RSSS • Christian College Bellarine Geelong Junior School Choir – 3rd Prize at Geelong Eisteddfod • Christian College Senior Stage Band – 4th Place at the National Championships & HM at RSSS • Alex Jeantou, Year 10 Tuba Soloists 1st prize in 3 solo sections - 18 years & Under, VCE Solo, Open Solo • Tess Barber, Year 11 Flute soloists 1st prize in the open woodwind solo & HM in the 18 years & under • Blake Newton, Year 11 Guitar soloist 1st prize in 2 sections - Acoustic Guitar Solo & Open Solo • Grace Law, Year 8 Piano soloist 1st prize in Solo by Aust. Composer Under 14, 3rd prize in Under 14 solo section and winner of the Darcy Perpetual Shield for piano. • Chloe Kacprzak, Year 9 Vocal Soloists 1st Prize in 2 sections – Under 15 Pop Vocal & Under 15
Music Competitions Each year in September many of the Christian
Musical Theatre Vocal • Students who placed in the 1st or 2nd place
College ensembles and selected students
of their solo sections – George Elliss, Nathaneal
soloists compete in competitions such as the
Chong - Year 6, Emilie Crole – Year 7, Hollie
most prestigious Royal South Street Competitions
Steele, Jodie Mitten, Molly Ganim-Heath - Year
in Ballarat. This year’s competition results from
8, Joshua Farrell, Ben Farrell, Neel Malhotra,
Ballarat’s Royal South Street highlight excellent
Zachary Edwards, Gemma Podbury - Year 9, Will
student solo performances as well as College
Crowther, Bella Winter - Year 10, Hannah Rundell,
ensembles setting a great standard in their
Joshua Smith, Ashleigh Cushion - Year 11, Tanya
divisions. Congratulations to all students who
Ferguson Year 12.
performed at South Street, Geelong Eisteddfod and the Geelong Movement and Music Festival at GPAC. At all events the College has been
Fiona Gardner
blessed and represented by wonderful musical performances as well as fabulous commitment and presentation from each young performer.
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Teaching & Learning - English Mr Damian Stephenson Director of Teaching & Learning - English
It has been another rewarding year for students
of the people it has affected. These students also
studying English – which is, of course, all of
looked at “Image as Text,” focusing on decoding,
them! Our English course is a comprehensive
comprehending and responding to images and
and challenging one, endeavouring to prepare
advertisements to understand how images are
students for the rigours of their academic studies
able to tell a story and position an audience to
(literacy underpins every subject in the curriculum
respond in a particular way.
delete exclamation) as well as for life in the wider world. Below is merely a snapshot of some of the
In Year 8, students compiled their first text-
activities and areas of study in each of the Year
response essay. Their writing portfolio, which is
Levels this year.
developed throughout the year, is testament to the progression in their writing during their
Middle Schools
Year 8 studies. Oral presentations continued to
Our Year 5’s began the year with a focus on
evolve from purely informative to more emotive,
spelling. Teachers used diagnostic testing to identify common errors and then to focus their teaching, as well as working with commonly misspelled words. Students continue to see marked improvement in their spelling through this process. Alongside this, students worked on persuasive writing, developing correct structure and utilising powerful language, all whilst
present their content and consider the audience they are aiming to reach. Year 9 students delved even more deeply into their texts to unpack the authorial construction of themes and characters and developed greater complexity in their text-response essays. They were
continuing to work on their hand-writing.
also introduced to Shakespeare’s life and works;
Students in Year 6 explored heroes, legends
monologue.
and mythical creatures earlier in the year and used this study to develop their narrative writing, including the specific structure of a narrative and how to use language to engage the reader. As well as narrative writing, students advanced their comprehension skills through a program that identifies particular areas of strength and weakness, allowing teachers to target their teaching to the specific needs of their students. Year 7 students looked at the area of sustainability through one of their texts and presented an ‘in-character’ oral presentation to display their understanding of the Sudanese War and the plight 28
entertaining and engaging in the way students
wrestling with the language and presenting a
Senior School The move to the Senior campus brings with it a focus on the specific requirements of VCE English. Students in Year 10 took their textresponse writing to a higher level whilst studying their first Shakespearean play, ‘Romeo & Juliet’. Furthermore, they were introduced to the challenging concept of Context Writing as well as beginning to more deeply analyse newspaper articles to understand how authors use language to persuade. Students in Year 10 have also faced the challenge of addressing essay topics unsighted for assessment and under stringent time constraints as the ante is lifted in preparation for VCE.
Of course, this is only a mere snapshot of what goes on, lesson by lesson, level by level, in every English class. We have seen great development in the students across the year and have continued to reflect on and refine our pedagogy and curriculum. In doing so, we seek to constantly improve our practices to meet the ever changing requirements of our students and the world in which they live. All in all it has been another fine year of study in English facilitated by dedicated Year 11 English is a preparatory course to ready students for the rigours of their final year. The course is designed to replicate the Year 12 course
staff. Damian Stephenson
with students undertaking the same areas of study and completing assessment tasks under the same conditions. Teaching has been focused on the key content and skills required to be successful in Year 12, consolidating and refining the variety of writing forms and the nuances required to produce writing of a high standard. The high demands of the Year 11 course are designed to prepare students academically as well as mentally for their final year.
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Teaching & Learning - Humanities Mr Rick Geall Director of Teaching & Learning - Humanities
The Humanities faculty covers a diverse range
year levels are introduced to the key concepts
of subjects, each of which gives students an
of evidence, cause and effect, significance,
opportunity to investigate and reflect on what
perspective, empathy and contestability.
makes us ‘human’. 2013 was thus a busy year for the Humanities department as we implemented new curriculum in History, prepared ourselves for the arrival of a new Geography course in 2014 and saw growth in numbers across VCE subjects including Accounting, Business Management, Legal Studies, History and Geography. For the first time at Christian College, History and Geography were no longer meshed together as Humanities or SOSE, but recognised as independent subjects in the Middle Years. This was reflected in the timetable, in end-of-semester reports and for end-of-year academic awards.
Student enrolment numbers in VCE History continued to be strong in 2013, with two classes of Year 12. Whilst not necessarily selected by students for career reasons, many students are choosing to study History in Years 11 and 12 primarily as a means to become more informed about the world. It is perhaps a tangible consequence of our strong emphasis at Christian College on developing students not just to gain an ATAR score, but to produce students who will become caring and compassionate citizens in a global world.
History The highly anticipated Australian Curriculum for History was rolled out across Years 5 to 10 in 2013, aligning Christian College with thousands of schools across the country. This new course sees students in Years 5 and 6 focus on Australian
Year 11 students on their ‘Coastal Landscapes excursion.
history – our development as a nation, whilst Years 7 to 10 progressively cover a broader time frame
Geography
– from ancient civilisations in Year 7, the Middle
The resurgence of Geography as a stand alone
Ages in Year 8, the birth of the modern world in
subject is evident at Christian College with solid
Year 9 and the 20th century in Year 10. In total, 16
growth in enrolment numbers at Senior School.
new units were implemented across Years 5 to 10
Having not been chosen in sufficient numbers
in 2013.
just three years ago, approximately one in six Year 12 students will be studying Geography in
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More significant however, is the way in which
2014. Students are now identifying Geography
history is now taught. No longer just about dates,
as a legitimate and viable career pathway,
facts and information, the new curriculum
with strong employment prospects in resource
emphasises historical inquiry – encouraging
management, sustainability, urban planning,
students to think, analyse, challenge and predict.
agricultural industries, supply chain and logistics
The skills learned in the History classroom become
management, etc., all of which are covered in
transferable to life in general as students at all
the Geography program at Christian College.
It has been particularly important to ensure the field experience is very much a part of the Geography learning environment. A number of highly valuable field trips were implemented at various year levels in 2013, including: • a Great Ocean Road excursion at Year 6 to explore four distinct landscapes – bush, coast, rainforest and farmland • a Barwon River bike ride in Year 10 to study the issues relating to river use • two field trips at Year 11, one along the Surfcoast to study coastal landforms and the other to ‘Back Creek’ farm and Ballarat to investigate urban and rural land uses
Medieval Day at Bellarine Campus.
• a two-day excursion for Year 12 students to the Goulburn-Murray region to investigate the use of water in the Shepparton Irrigation District The importance of Geography has been recognised by the Federal Government with its inclusion as part of the Phase 2 rollout of the Australian Curriculum in 2014. A number of key Humanities staff have been developing new courses for Years 5 to 10 in the second half of 2013 for classroom implementation in 2014. With units such as The Importance of Water, Urbanisation, Food Security and Globalisation, hopefully the misconception that Geography is merely about reading maps and remembering countries and capital cities will be dispelled for good.
Year 6 Erskine Falls excursion.
In Conclusion The Humanities subjects offer students a wonderful
Civics, Citizenship, Economics and Business The subjects collectively under this banner include Commerce, Business Management, Accounting and Legal Studies. These continue to be popular choices for many students at Senior School and enrolment numbers have been steady at Christian College in recent years. Phase 3 of the Australian Curriculum, due for implementation in 2015, will require schools to include Civics & Citizenship and Economics & Business in their program for Years 5 to 10. At present, there is little in the way of coverage of these disciplines at Christian College in the Middle Years, and this will need to be addressed in 2014 to meet the time frame.
opportunity to learn about their world they live in. Knowledge and skill are acquired through inquiry, creating a sense of wonder in students that will hopefully remain long after they have left Christian College. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of Gwen Prosser and wish her well after such an amazing contribution to Christian College. Gwen was herself a teacher of Humanities and, in her role as Vice Principal, continued to be a tremendous support to me and the faculty with words of wisdom, guidance and encouragement. Rick Geall
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Teaching & Learning - Science Mr Michael Neaves Director of Teaching & Learning - Science
An education with inspiration
Balancing inspiration and understanding
Ensuring students receive a rigorous grounding in
But creating the interest is only the first stage in
understanding and methodology whilst providing
developing the budding scientist. The faculty at all
an exciting curriculum to inspire students is the
campuses endeavours to match this enthusiasm
preeminent challenge for Science teachers in the
with a solid grounding in the understanding of
21st century.
scientific principles, the ability to investigate in a rigorous and scientific way and to nurture
Earlier this year, when Matthew McInerney (Year 5,
creativity through project assignments. We have
Bellarine) mentioned that his grandfather worked
been updating the content we deliver – to align
for NASA, his Science Teacher Ms. Singleton saw
with the Australian Curriculum – but have also
an opportunity not to be missed. Roger Seastedt
opted to extend our students in specific areas
designed Space Shuttles back in the 1980s and
where we think a greater depth of understanding
together with his good friend Chuck Larson, a
is essential for the pursuit of excellence.
Shuttle design engineer, was delighted to talk to the Year 5 students at Bellarine via Skype
So in Physics we believe that students should be
back in May. The students had researched and
able to apply their understanding mathematically
studied Earth and Space and all were armed
– which allows a system to be explained
with questions about the space program. The
quantitatively as well as qualitatively. Chemistry
astronauts’ responses were pitched perfectly
requires the student to relate concepts and
for their young audience, who stayed riveted
models of the nanoscopic to the behaviour of the
throughout the 40 minute trans-pacific link.
macroscopic. And in Biology, complexity needs to be made accessible using a mix of the most up to date technological resources.
From understanding to alternative pathways The approach may be starting to bear fruit. Retention rate statistics demonstrate that our students are making sound and informed subject choices. We have had girls opting to do Physics because “I like it and I’m good at it”. In Chemistry this year Christian College needed to provide two classes at VCE level. Students selecting this subject may traditionally have chosen Chemistry to ensure prerequisites for medicine or dentistry for example. The 2013 cohort have other options under consideration – pharmacology, biochemistry and Year 5 Bellarine students skyping with retired NASA engineers.
research or simply a respect or even love for the subject.
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Pathways from expertise
And expertise requires excellent educators.
This year two of our Year 9 students were selected
With individual success there has also been an
for the ConocoPhillips Science Experience:
increase in uptake across the sciences. So we
Lachlan Fog and Angus Callahan have a
have had to supplement the evident expertise
goal to help mankind through research into
within the Science Faculty with appointments in
new medicines. They will spend three days at
Chemistry, Physics and Science. We welcomed
Melbourne University participating in a broad
Amos Freeman in 2013 and Elissa Huddart and
spectrum of ‘hands on’ experiments relevant to
Victoria Draper have already joined us to help
the medical field.
develop our teaching and learning ahead of their classroom engagements in the forthcoming year.
In Year 10 students learn the art of titration – a
Together they bring a rich diversity to the faculty
key technique that ensures medication tablets
and should ensure that 2014 will be as exciting
have the right dosage or chemicals that we buy
and industrious for Science at Christian College as
are the correct strength. Together with the Year
this year has been.
12 Chemistry students they compete against all other students in Victoria. Our highest ranking Year
Michael Neaves
10 team placed 3rd in the state, whilst Annaliese Dillon’s accuracy and precision was bettered by only one other student in Victoria. Alistair Chandler has been selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum. Alistair and two other Year 11 students progressed to the final selection process where they were all subjected to a rigorous round of interviews, debates and test exercises. Alistair’s achievement will see him join about 100 of Australia’s most ambitious Science students at a two week residential course in Perth in January 2014.
Alistair Chandler is all smiles being selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum.
Annaliese Dillon perfecting the art of titration.
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Teaching & Learning - Mathematics Mr Luke Feldman Director of Teaching & Learning - Mathematics
Mathematics equips our students with a uniquely powerful set of tools to understand and change the world. These tools include logical reasoning, problem-solving skill and the ability to think in abstract ways. As such, Mathematics is a creative discipline. It can stimulate moments of happiness and wonder when a student or teacher solves a problem for the first time, discovers a more efficient solution to a problem or suddenly sees hidden connections and patterns. Throughout history, mathematics has shaped the way we view the world. Mathematics helps us see the order and beauty of God’s creation and of God himself. It has an important role to play in our God-given stewardship of the earth and in the building of human communities. It has also been integral in many discoveries that have shaped the world we live in. Many life stages and skills require a solid grasp of Mathematics, from entering university to balancing a household budget, applying for a home loan, or assessing a possible business opportunity. When children eventually leave education and seek out a career, they will inevitably need to call upon the mathematical skills and strategies they have learnt at school. They will soon realise that many careers require a solid understanding of Mathematics. Doctors, lawyers and accountants use Mathematics on a daily basis, as do builders, plumbers, engineers and managers. Mathematics is a critical skill for many professions and opens a world of opportunity for children.
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The Mathematics Program In 2013, we have entered a new phase in Mathematics Education with the implementation of the Australian Curriculum across our campuses from Prep through to Year 10. Mathematics in the Australian Curriculum aims to ensure that students: • Are confident, creative users and communicators of mathematics, able to investigate, represent and interpret situations in their personal and work lives and as active citizens. • Develop an increasingly sophisticated understanding of mathematical concepts and fluency with processes, and are able to pose and solve problems and reason in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. • Recognise connections between the areas of mathematics and other disciplines and appreciate mathematics as an accessible and enjoyable discipline to study.
Throughout the Junior School and early Middle School years from Prep through to Year 6, teachers have been using the enVisionMATHS program. This is a Mathematics teaching program that combines print-based 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 Years 7 to 10 we are using the Pearson Mathematics series. This has been structured according to the latest research on how students learn mathematics and how to avoid common misunderstandings, equipping us to deliver an innovative and effective Mathematics education to our students. These resources are based on the latest pedagogical research on how students learn best. It is supported by a rich multimedia resource bank, which can help to create engaging lessons, provide additional support or
Highlights for 2013 Year 5 ‘Hands-on’ Mathematics with the Year 9 Mentors During Term 3, the Year 5 students and their Year 9 mentors took part in a ‘hands on’ Mathematics activities morning. Mentors worked with the student groups helping to organise, guide and encourage each other to become fully involved in these Mathematics-related activities. The activities included – calculating averages (taken from the time in a running activity), investigating capacity (filling containers with water), multiplication and addition (from goal shooting) measuring distance (taken from making and throwing paper planes) and using compass directions (identifying landmarks around the campus). The students finished their session together by sharing morning tea. The Year 5 students loved spending time with their mentors and really enjoyed their involvement. The mentors were able to develop their leadership and teaching skills, as well as impart some of the Mathematics skills they have developed during their time at Christian College.
extension activities, and consolidate learning. To support the enVision and Pearson Mathematics programs, we have also introduced our students to Mangahigh, which is an online Mathematics game-based resource. It provides students with the opportunity to practise and consolidate new skills and is also an excellent opportunity for both students and teachers to gain lots of immediate feedback. More feedback means more opportunities for students to work 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.
Year 5 students with their Year 9 Mathematics mentors.
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Years 8 and 9 Maths Challenge Excursion
Senior School House Mathematics Competition
As part of the Years 8 and 9 Mathematics
At the Senior Campus, the students regularly
Challenge program in Term 2, students
compete for their House in lunchtime
participated in a fun event involving principles
competitions, and in Term 3 the much anticipated
of Science, Engineering and Mathematics at
House Maths Competition was held over four
Victoria University, Footscray campus. It was
consecutive lunchtimes. Each lunch time saw
designed for teams to work on a problem
between 40 and 60 students from Years 10 to 12
scenario such as designing and constructing a
compete in the following activities:
building to withstand the force of a tsunami. Their constructions were then put to the test in a ‘wave
Monday – Snap Quiz; quick mental-arithmetic
pool’ with points allocated for height, weight
style questions.
and size of wave which the construction could
Tuesday – Round Table; working collaboratively on
withstand. The key concepts of the day were to
10 challenging non-routine problems.
engage students immediately in an activity, with
Wednesday – Letters and Numbers; based around
the minimum of introduction and theory and for
the SBS TV Game Show.
them to explore scientific principles for themselves
Thursday – Mathematics Relay; a fast-paced and
rather than being guided to a pre-determined
lively relay race to answer 20 questions.
answer. The students were also given a guided tour of the University’s new Sports Medicine and
Many additional students came along to watch
Performance Research facilities and were able to see
and support those competing, and I was again
at first hand how Mathematics and Science combine
amazed at our students’ ability to problem solve
to create improved sporting performance.
and to apply their Mathematics skills in nonroutine and often abstract situations. It was also impressive to see how the students were able to achieve collectively and collaboratively. It was great fun, but it was also a competition and Burrows House dominated the competition across the four days, taking out the House Mathematics trophy for the second consecutive year. Luke Feldman
Burrows students- winners of the Senior School House Mathematics Competition.
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Teaching & Learning - Art, Technology & Design Mr Antony Benson Director of Teaching & Learning - Art, Technology and Design
The Visual Arts is a core feature of the Christian
they invite cross-cultural communication. They
College curriculum from kindergarten through to
teach openness towards those who are different
the VCE and we are proud of the diverse range
from us. By putting us in touch with our own and
of Art, Technology and Design opportunities we
other people’s feelings, the Visual Arts teach
provide for our students across all the campuses.
one of the great civilizing capacities – how to be empathetic. To the extent that the arts
It is rewarding to be in an environment where
teach empathy, they develop our capacity for
the Visual Arts are a valued and integral part
compassion and humaneness.
of our community and where we have multiple opportunities to exhibit and showcase our
Design and Technologies engage the human
students’ work both in the College and in the
body and spirit with the constructed environment.
broader community
In the modern world almost everything around us has been designed and built by somebody.
The faculty is staffed by a range of experienced,
Design and Technology education is about
creative and engaging staff who develop
entrusting the future generations to do this in an
students’ skills and who also encourage students
‘in depth’ way that not only considers the product
to think creatively and critically, to innovate
and its relationship with the human being, but the
to adapt and problem solve in a wide variety
social and environmental impacts from its conception,
of subject pathways within the Visual Art,
production, distribution, use and end of life.
Technologies and Design Faculty. Opportunities are provided for students to extend their
New Technologies
capabilities and exhibit their work to a wider
With the recent introduction of some new and
audience.
Communication through Creativity
exciting technologies in the Art, Technology and Design faculty of a 3D printer and a 4 Axis CNC milling machine, students have been actively
The Visual Arts are one of the main ways that
engaged in creating objects that have not been
humans define who they are, and become
possible on the scale, accuracy and with new
reflective of God’s gift of creativity to all of us.
and diverse materials like plastics, metals and timbers. These technologies have been utilised
Through their work, students often express a
across a variety of learning areas including
sense of community and ethnicity. Because the
Systems Engineering, Visual Communication and
Visual Arts convey the spirit of the people who
Design, Product Design and Technology (Materials
created them, they can help young people to
and Textiles), the Visual Arts and Media Arts. It has
acquire inter- and intra- cultural understandings.
been wonderful to see students actively engaging
As demonstrated with the “Art for the Heart”
with these technologies and embracing them with
charity exhibition at the Drysdale campus,
ease. Students have been successfully creating
students from Prep to Year 6 created works that
objects and components with a much higher level
were not just multi-cultural, they are transcultural;
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Professional Artist Presentations It is important for students to see a pathway and future for their creative passion and, to this end, important for students to have access to working professionals, to ask questions and to develop deeper understandings of what is happening in the classroom. So it has been great to see local artists present to our students both internally and externally, providing an opportunity for our
of venues including; the Geelong Art Society’s Shearers Arm Gallery, The Rotary Art Exhibition in Drysdale, The Geelong Show Grounds, The City of Greater Geelong CBD, The Melbourne Museum, Science Works, The Avalon Air Show, and Brisbane University for the National Lego RoboCup Championships.
Achievements
students to obtain an insight to working as a
Numerous prizes and awards have been received
professional in the Visual Arts as well as imparting
from students within the faculty including: Year 12
valuable knowledge and skills to the students. We
Studio Arts student, Marnie Platt was shortlisted
have also had an ATD extension program running
in the Cancer Council Victoria Art Awards 2013
at the Villa Paloma after school hours where ATD
in Melbourne, Year 11 Studio Arts student, Molly
staff provide additional assistance for students, in
Burrage completed her mentorship with a local
skill development and preparations of folios.
artist after winning the Drysdale Rotary Club Art show. A Year 10 Textiles student, Ruby Harris
Art, Technology and Design Extravaganza With the 100+ program in place, students in Years 5 and 6 experience the wide range of subjects in the ATD faculty. These subjects include; Visual Art, Two Dimensional Art, Three Dimensional Art, Photography, Product Design and Technology: Materials, Product Design and Technology: Textiles, Food and Technology, Systems Engineering, the new Media Arts, Media, Visual Communication & Design and Studio Arts. Student work in all of these areas was on display at the Art, Design and Technology Extravaganza held in Term 4 at the ‘Villa Paloma’ Centre. Once again the Art Technology and Design Extravaganza was a highlight for the faculty with an unprecedented number of visitors throughout the exhibition this year, including local artists and local schools.
was recognised for winning Victorian finalist in the Wool4Skool Australia wide competition for 2013. Year 10 Systems and Engineering students, Renee DeVlugt and Sophie Collier achieved national champions in the RoboCup Dancing robot competition. Year 9 textiles student, Phoebe Clark just completed her ‘Illustration for Fashion’ scholarship at Whitehouse Institute of Design, won in the Kick Start One Day Styling workshop as part of her year 9 excursion. Two Year 12 Studio Art students, Katie Bishop and Darcy Whitworth have taken out the two top awards at the recent VCE exhibition at the Shearers Arms Gallery Geelong. This is the first time Christian College has received both awards, above any other school in the region. It is exciting to hear that another nine VCE Art, Technology and Design students have been shortlisted for the new season of excellence across the faculty. Year 12 student, Darcy Whitworth was
Exhibitions
shortlisted for Top Arts and was a selected finalist.
Extending the enrichment and enhancing
for Top Designs and was also a selected finalist.
possibilities for our students beyond the classroom has included opportunities for our students in activities such as working with professional artists, incursions, excursions,
Year 12 student, Sam Rebecchi was shortlisted Students shortlisted for Top Designs were: Taylor Middleton, Madeline Pecar, Emily Rastas, Ashley Green, Monique Madden and Jackson Carr.
exhibitions, workshops, performances, studio and industry visits, competitions, displays and various presentations. This year has seen students across the Art, Technology and Design faculty exhibit and present their works at a wide variety 38
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Teaching & Learning - Sport and 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;
Christian College. In 2013 individual students and
• Jakara Anthony, Year 9 won the Australian
College teams have recorded excellent results at
Female division 2 Moguls at the National Schools
National, State and Regional level.
Snow Sports Championships • Following the outstanding result at the Victorian
Sporting Excellence
Interschool’s eight Christian College students
The College offers students opportunities within
were selected to represent Victoria at the
15 Sports. The depth of individual talent within the school enabled College teams to record the following outstanding results; • The Senior Boys Netball team won the Netball Victoria Championships for the 3rd time since 2009. In each of these years the College has made the State Final. • The Equestrian team won the Victorian Interschool’s Championship for the second consecutive year and 3rd time overall. Christian College is the only school since the events inception in 2000 to record 3 victories. • The College Surfing team was Runner Up at the Rip Curl Shield State Surfing Final. Eight Christian College students represented School Sport Victoria at the National School Championships; • Michaela Caldow Year 10, Swimming • Georgia Quick Year 7, Cross Country • Tristan Forras Year 11, Surfing • Zoe Clarke Year 10, Surfing • Micky Robinson Year 9, Surfing • Jakara Anthony Year 9, Snowsports • Grace Day Year 9, Surfing • Sam De Francesco Year 6, Track & Field
National Equestrian Championships; Finn Moate Year 4, Lucy Moate Year 6, Ryan Blunden Year 4, Tilley Fair Year 3, Tori Fair Year 6, Ava Halloran Year 5, Angus Richardson Year 4 and Emma Vallance Year 9. • Year 4 student Georgia May was awarded the Nan McArthur Memorial trophy for the highest individual score in the Primary year levels at the Victorian Equestrian Interschool’s. • George Blagojevic Year 11 was selected in the Australian team to compete at the FIBA Oceania Pacific Basketball Championships • Tahnee Bratanavicius Year 8, placed 3rd at the Sports Aerobics World Championships. • Tess Kirsopp Cole Year 8, placed 2nd in the 400m at the Victorian All Schools Track & Field Championships • Georgia Quick Year 7 placed 2nd at the Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships • Ellie Westmoreland Year 11, Hugh Taylor Year 5 and Georgia May Year 4 placed in the top 2 individual riders at the conclusion of the Barwon Interschool’s Equestrian Competition. • The Years 3 and 4 Bellarine Hooptime Basketball All Stars and Future Stars teams progressed to the State Final
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Geelong Independent Schools Sports Association
School Sport Victoria
• Years 7 – 12 Interschool highlights included;
• Edwina Messner Year 5, Max Piroch Year 6 and
• The College Girls Swimming team winning for the second consecutive year the Girls Swimming Championship. • A decade of dominance for the College Track
Years 4 to 6 Interschool highlights Phoebe Piroch Year 4 made the Regional Finals of Swimming • Cooper Geall Year 4, Tyler Costin Year 4, Olivia Richardson Year 5 and Lucy Moate Year 6
and Field team recording their tenth win in a row
progressed to the Regional Cross Country
and 13 out of 15 victories since the inception of
Championships
the event. • For the 8th consecutive year the College Cross Country team won the Championship.
• Camden Harding Year 4, Stephanie Ferry Year 5 and Alyssa Jones Year 6 made the State Final for Cross Country
• The Senior and Intermediate Cricket teams won
• Ashley Barrett Year 5, Indiana Schwidlewski Year
the Championship for the second consecutive
6, Camden Harding Year 4, Cooper Geall Year
year.
4, Noah Cunningham Year 5, Tyler Costin Year
• The College remained undefeated in the Tennis
4, Breella Case Year 6, Jessica McCarthy Year
Teams Championship. The event has been held
5, Millicent Panther Year 5 and Tess O’Neil Year
since 2006.
6, progressed to the Regional Track and Field Championships • Stephanie Ferry Year 5, Alyssa Jones Year 6, Meghan Doble Year 5 and Sam DeFrancesco Year 6, progressed to the State Final of the Track and Field Championships • Indiana Schwidlewski Year 6, progressed to the final stage of State Selection Trials for Basketball • Lauren McClelland Year 5 and Alaina Peacock Year 5 made the Regional Golf Final
Josh Collins keeping his feet for the Senior Boys Netball Team.
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Sam DeFrancesco practising his shotput.
College Dove Awards
Club Sport
Thirteen students were awarded the Dove Trophy
At Club level Christian College offers students the
for reaching Regional, State or National level in
opportunity to participate in Basketball, Netball
two (Years 4 to 6) or three (Years 7 to 12) different
and Equestrian.
sports. • Years 4 to 6; Max Piroch Year 6, Indiana
The Christian College Netball Club consists of
Schwidlewski Year 6, Sam De Francesco Year
106 Belmont and Highton Years 1 to 9 students.
6, Stephanie Ferry Year 5, Alyssa Jones Year 6,
Under the guidance of Renee Garing (Years 5
Camden Harding Year 4, Millicent Panther Year
to 9) and Jo Richardson (Years 1 to 4) the players
5, Breella Case Year 6, Cooper Geall Year 4, Tyler
participate and enjoy weekly training and
Costin Year 4 and Lucy Moate Year 6
matches.
• Years 7 to 12; Katelyn Groeger Year 12 and Liam Nankervis Year 11.
Thirty-five enthusiastic equine riders make up the Christian College Equestrian Club. Students compete in the Barwon Schools series, Victorian School events and the EFA Victorian Interschool’s as representatives of the College. Under the guidance of Head Basketball Coach, Jamie O’Loughlin the Basketball Club has developed an excellent reputation for developing junior talent and retaining many players as they move into the Senior competition. Club training is held indoors at the Highton and Bellarine Sport Centres.
Georgie Quick and Sam DeFrancesco accepting their ‘Outstanding Sports Awards’ from Head of Middle School, Highton, Mr Wayne Hines.
Throughout the year over 400 players represented the Christian College Eagles in the Basketball Geelong, Corio Bay and Bellarine Basketball
Sportsman and Sportswoman Trophies From Years 5 to 12 a Sportsman and Woman are awarded at the Bellarine Campus, Middle School
Association. Jonathon Ryan
and Senior School . We congratulate the following students on winning this award; • Bellarine; Sarah Arstall (Year 8)and Michael Case(Year 5) • Middle School, Highton; Georgie Quick(Year 7) and Sam DeFrancesco (Year 6) • Senior School; Katelyn Groeger (Year 12) and Aaron Collins (Year 11) Whilst all of these achievements were recorded in 2013, the students’ performance can be attributed to the many years of education within their discipline they have undertaken in their journey through Christian College. Jakara Anthony represented School Sport Victoria at the National School Championships for Snow Sports.
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Schools Performance 2013 Mr Glen McKeeman Principal
2013 Staff Satisfaction Survey Christian College, Geelong all Campuses In 2013 staff at Christian College Geelong, Christian College Bellarine and Christian College Institute of Senior Education participated in the online survey in Term 4, 2013. The survey is an evaluation tool developed by Independent Schools Victoria in collaboration with the Australian Council for Educational Research. Across all campuses of Christian College, 201 staff participated in the survey. The results in each of the main areas were tabled using a Scale Score ranging from 0 = low to 10 = high. 1. Resources and Offerings High staff satisfaction with a school’s resources and offerings occurs when there is a perception that the school provides a broad curriculum and plenty of co-curricular activities; and that the school has high quality materials and resources, including the library, to aid learning. Staff members appreciate school grounds being attractive and well-maintained, but this is not essential. Christian College Staff scored 8.1 compared with 7.9 for ISV reference group schools. 2. Technology High staff satisfaction with technology occurs when staff members report that the school provides access to technology to do their 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 7.9 compared with 8.0 for ISV reference group schools. 42
3. School Ethos and Values High staff satisfaction with a school’s ethos and values occurs when they perceive that the school encourages students to develop a commitment to improving others’ social circumstances; participate in community service and take an active role in society. High staff satisfaction also occurs when a school provides good drug awareness and prevention education; focuses on developing students as well rounded individuals; encourages students to respect individual differences; effectively educates students against racism and helps students develop an appropriate set of life values. Christian College Staff scored 8.7 compared with 8.2 for ISV reference group schools. 4. Student Behaviour High staff satisfaction with student behaviour occurs when students are well behaved and get on well with each other. Bullying amongst students is not perceived to be a problem at the school and is dealt with according to best practice. Staff members also perceive students to be happy and that it is a safe place for students to learn. In addition, students respect the teachers and perceive that there is a real sense of pride at the school. Christian College Staff scored 8.7 compared with 8.3 for ISV reference group schools.
5. Discipline
8. Parent Involvement
High staff satisfaction with school discipline
High staff satisfaction with parent involvement at
occurs when there is a perception that the school
a school occurs when staff members perceive
clearly communicates its expectations for student
that they respond to parents’ concerns
behaviour and encourages students to exercise
or queries in a timely manner. Staff members feel
self-discipline. Staff members are satisfied when
that parents are kept well informed about the
the discipline at the school follows established
learning programs undertaken by students. In
codes of practice and when they perceive that
addition, there is open communication between
the school is well run.
staff and parents at the school; adequate
Christian College Staff scored 8.6 compared with
opportunities for staff contact with parents
8.1 for ISV reference group schools.
and that the school encourages parents to be involved in a variety of ways. A comparison with
6. Learning Support
similar questions in the parent survey results will
High staff satisfaction in the learning support
indicate whether there is a gap in teachers’ and
provided by a school occurs when staff members
parents’ perceptions about parent involvement at
feel that teachers challenge students
the school.
appropriately in their learning and students are
Christian College Staff scored 8.6 compared with
encouraged to help each other learn. Staff
8.5 for ISV reference group schools.
members perceive that students are well supported to help them improve the standard of
9. Feedback
their learning; the school’s programs effectively
High staff satisfaction with feedback occurs when
meet and develop the needs an interests of gifted
their work performance is formally appraised
and talented students as well as students with
and when staff members feel that the feedback
special needs such as limited English or learning
is regular and constructive. Staff members also
disabilities. In addition, staff members perceive
appreciate being adequately recognised for
that students from different backgrounds and
their efforts in their job and feel that their careers
cultures are treated equally at school.
will continue to advance while employed at the
Christian College Staff scored 8.1 compared with
school.
8.0 for ISV reference group schools.
Christian College Staff scored 7.0 compared with 6.8 for ISV reference group schools.
7. Pastoral Care High staff satisfaction with pastoral care occurs
10. Goal Alignment
when teachers in a school know and care abut
High staff satisfaction with goal alignment occurs
students; act on students’ concerns and
when staff members feel that the school has
take prompt action when problems occur. Staff
clearly articulated goals, values and educational
members respect the students; treat students
philosophy. It is important for staff members to
fairly; value student opinions and have positive
agree with the goals, values and educational
relationships with students. Highly satisfied staff
philosophy of the school. In addition, there
members feel that the school acknowledges
is high staff satisfaction if they feel that the
students’ achievements appropriately and
Principal/Senior Management team has a clearly
provides students with opportunities to develop
articulated vision for the school.
leadership, social and personal skills.
Christian College Staff scored 8.7 compared with
Christian College Staff scored 8.9 compared with
8.3 for ISV reference group schools.
8.6 for ISV reference group schools.
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11. Leadership and Morale
13. Staff Collaboration
High staff satisfaction with leadership and morale
High staff satisfaction with staff collaboration
occurs when staff members feel that the Principal/
and peer support occurs when staff members
Senior Management team is aware of and deals
support the goals and values of the school and
effectively with staff issues or concerns; and if staff
work together effectively to achieve the school’s
members feel confident that they can approach
goals; when there is a collegial atmosphere in the
the Principal/Senior Management team to air
staffroom; when discussions between staff in the
concerns or grievances; staff members generally
staffroom are professional; when administrators,
have positive relationships with the school
teachers and other staff treat each other with
leadership team; and communication between
respect; and when staff members can rely on
these groups is good. High staff satisfaction also
colleagues to provide support or assistance.
occurs when staff members feel that their role is
Staff collaboration is highly effective when
valued by the leadership team; perceive staff
there is open communication between all staff;
morale at the school to be high; and are given
when teaching staff work cooperatively with
opportunities to plan and help make decisions
administrative staff and if the longer-serving
about matters that affect them (such as staff
members of staff remain fresh and enthusiastic
development, curriculum and goals).
about working at the school.
Christian College Staff scored 7.4 compared with
Christian College Staff scored 8.6 compared with
7.1 for ISV reference group schools.
8.1 for ISV reference group schools.
12. Professional Development
14. Overall Satisfaction
High staff satisfaction with professional
High levels of overall staff satisfaction occur when
development (PD) occurs when schools offer
staff members report that they would recommend
appropriate PD opportunities for staff; when the
the school to other people; they are proud to
PD opportunities at school enhance teacher
work at the school; and would consider sending
capacity and help teachers to improve student
their own children to the school (where relevant).
outcomes. It is also important to staff that the
Christian College Staff scored 8.9 compared with
school actively encourages them to undertake
8.7 for ISV reference group schools.
professional learning to enhance their skills. Christian College Staff scored 7.8 compared with 8.1 for ISV reference group schools.
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2013 Parent Satisfaction Survey In 2013 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 2013 data was obtained from 9,100 parents from 65 independent schools. In 2013 data was obtained from 514 Christian College respondents – 77% were mothers, 22% were fathers and 1% were parents together or guardians. The data compares relevant Primary and Secondary means for Christian College Geelong against the 2013 Independent Schools reference group with 0 = no agreement and 10 = complete agreement. 1. Curriculum Academic Program High parent satisfaction in a school academic program occurs when there is a perception that
3. Learning Outcomes High parent satisfaction with learning outcomes occurs when parents are kept informed of their children’s academic performance. Parental satisfaction is also high when they feel the school does a good job teaching basic skills, motivating learning, encouraging students to be responsible for their own learning and developing their thinking and reasoning skills. Christian College Geelong 8.23 ISV reference group schools 7.97 4. Pastoral Care High parent satisfaction in pastoral care occurs when children are happy to attend school and 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 8.67 ISV reference group schools 8.25
the school provides a supportive environment with a range of learning areas and a curriculum
5. Discipline and Safety
designed to improve student achievement at all
High parent satisfaction in discipline and safety
levels and for all abilities.
occurs when there is a perception that the school
Christian College Geelong 8.35
is a safe place to learn, that students
ISV reference group schools 7.98
display excellent behaviour and bullying and racism are not a problem. Satisfaction also occurs
2. Quality of Teaching
when students are seen to be treated fairly and
High parent satisfaction in teaching quality occurs
action is prompt when problems occur. Drug
when there is a perception that teachers are
awareness and prevention education is also
enthusiastic about teaching, provide
emphasized.
help and support to all students, and understand
Christian College Geelong 8.43
and allow for different abilities. Parents also feel
ISV reference group schools 8.09
it is important for teachers to stay up-to-date in their subjects and that the school is open to new teaching strategies. Christian College Geelong 8.39 ISV reference group schools 7.96
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6. Parental Involvement High parent satisfaction in parent involvement occurs when parents feel welcome to visit the
9. Global Item
school, are provided with useful information at
The global item is measured by asking parents to
parent teacher interviews, are kept informed by
think about the school overall, and to rate their
a variety of means, and are encouraged to be
satisfaction level. High levels of
involved in a variety of ways at the school.
overall performance occur when parents are very
Christian College Geelong 8.39
satisfied with their choice of school.
ISV reference group schools 8.08
Christian College Geelong 8.87 ISV reference
7. Resources High parent 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 learn with, and make appropriate use of computers. Christian College Geelong 8.343 ISV reference group schools 8.23 8. Year Transition
10. Recommend to Others High levels of satisfaction occur when parents report they are happy to recommend the school to others. Christian College Geelong 8.83 ISV reference group schools 8.45 11. Christian Ethos School Specific Questions • My son/daughter is aware of the Christian ethos of Christian College. Christian College Geelong 9.1 • I believe the Christian values of grace, truth,
High parent satisfaction in the area of transition
love, faith and hope are reflected in the College
occurs when there is a perception that students
communities day to day interactions
are well prepared for the next school
Christian College Geelong 8.5
year and are supported at its commencement,
• I support the expressions of the Christian faith
and where schools provide parents with good
at Christian College in worship services, class
advice about their children’s future.
devotions and service to others
Results for Christian College Geelong were
Christian College Geelong 8.0
considerably above those of the ISV reference
• My child’s study of Christian Education is
mean.
important to me
Christian College Geelong 8.45
Christian College Geelong 7.2
ISV reference group schools 8.05
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group schools 8.47
2013 Student Satisfaction Survey Overview For the second year in 2013, ISV conducted an online Student Satisfaction Survey for Christian College directly to students in Years 9 to 12. Overall 538 responses were received from Christian College students. General Student Satisfaction Survey NOTE The scale ranges from 0 = no agreement to 10 = complete agreement 1. Academic Program The questions in this a domain centred around the establishment of a stimulating learning environment; different ways of learning; schooling standards and their age appropriateness; the challenge of learning and the appropriate
4. Personal Development/Leadership High student satisfaction occurs when there 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 7.0 ISV reference group 7.3 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 7.3 ISV reference group 7.4
amount of homework set. Christian College 6.8 ISV reference group 7.2 2. Learning Outcomes High student satisfaction with learning outcomes occurs when students feel their school is doing a good job of teaching basic skills, motivating learning, encouraging students to be responsible for their learning and developing their thinking and reasoning skills. Christian College 7.2 ISV reference group 7.5 3. Pastoral Care High student satisfaction in pastoral care occurs when children feel their school provides a caring, supportive, respectful and inclusive environment both inside and outside the classroom. Christian College 7.0 ISV reference group 7.3
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 6.8 ISV reference group 7.3 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 7.3 ISV reference group 7.7 47
8. Peer Relationships
class, and are enthusiastic and well organised.
High student satisfaction occurs when students
Christian College 7.0
believe that they have close relationships with
ISV reference group 7.3
other students; that they are included in activities and that they are treated well.
14. Teacher/Student Rapport
Christian College 7.2
High satisfaction occurs when there is a
ISV reference group 7.5
perception that teachers praise students’ efforts, take a personal interest in students, provide
9. Transition
help and support when needed and treat
High student satisfaction occurs when there
students fairly.
is perception that students are well prepared
Christian College 7.0
for the next school year and supported at its
ISV reference group 7.2
commencement, and where the school provides students with good advice about their future.
Christian College Additional Survey Questions
Christian College 7.4 ISV reference group 7.7
• My teachers encourage me to show compassion and respect for others less fortunate
Quality of Teaching Survey
than myself, through active service and giving. Christian College 7.32
10. Academic Rigour
• My Homeroom/Housegroup teacher provides
High student satisfaction occurs when there is a
opportunities for discussion and acceptance
perception that teachers provide students with
of Christian values as expressed in the life and
challenging activities, regularly introduce new topics,
teaching of Jesus Christ.
and help them to think more deeply about topics.
Christian College 7.13
Christian College 7.2
• At Christian College I am learning to understand
ISV reference group 7.3
the meaning of the Christian faith as expressed in the Bible.
11. Feedback
Christian College 6.95
High student satisfaction occurs when there is
• Teachers take opportunities across the
a perception that teachers provide useful and
curriculum to illustrate the awe and wonder of
timely feedback, show students how to do
God’s creation and our responsibilities within it.
things in times of difficulty, and help them to
Christian College 7.69
understand mistakes they make. Christian College 6.8 ISV reference group 6.9 12. Teacher Knowledge High student satisfaction occurs when there is a perception that teachers are knowledgeable, make class work interesting, and use a variety of methods to enable students’ understanding. Christian College 6.8 ISV reference group 7.0 13. Teacher Practice High student satisfaction occurs when there is a perception that teachers explain things clearly, listen to students, keep control of the 48
Performance Information
Mr Wayne Hines Head of Middle School
Mrs Marion Nott Head of Junior School
Middle School and Junior School
Teacher Qualifications
Registered School No. 1814
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: • Associate Diploma of Business Hospitality • Associate Diploma of Business (Accounting) • 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 Applied Science • Bachelor of Behavioural Science • Bachelor of Biological Science • Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Business - Tourism • 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 (ComputScDev) • Bachelor of Management • Bachelor of Music • Bachelor of Music Performance • Bachelor of Physical Education • Bachelor of Recreation • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Science - Honours
Christian College Geelong Ltd Teacher Professional Engagement 2012 The attendance rate of staff throughout 2013 was 98.75% for Middle School and 98.63% for Junior School. Across the four campuses of Christian College, 203 teaching staff were employed in 2013. There was a staff retention rate of 96.55% from 2012 into 2013 with 1.50% transferring from one Campus to another within Christian College. Professional Development All staff have participated in the professional learning activities organised by Christian College, including the annual two day Staff Retreat. Other professional development has been organised on an individual needs basis, according to the professional development faculty plans. In 2013, $66,670.58 was spent on professional development for staff at the Middle School, Highton (including Directors and Leadership) and $12,894.00 for staff at Junior School, Belmont.
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• Bachelor of Social Work • Behavioural Scientist • 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 Education Support • Cert. IV in Fitness • Cert. IV in Information Technology • Cert. IV in Library Services • Certificate Integration Aide • Diploma of Arts • Diploma of Education • Diploma of Graphic Design • Diploma of I.T • Diploma of Library & Info Services • Diploma of Needlework • Diploma of O.H. & S. • Diploma of Professional Counselling • Diploma Ta T.I.C. • Diploma of Technology Studies • Doctor of Philosophy • Graduate Diploma of Deafness Studies • Graduate Diploma of Dietetics • Graduate Diploma of Education • Graduate Diploma of Education- Admin • Graduate Diploma of Library • Graduation Certificate of Integration Prac • Graduate Certificate in Education Studies • Higher Diploma of Education - Senior • Licentiate of Music • Masters in Christian Education • Master of Education • Master of Teaching • Master of School Leadership • Postgrad Diploma- Agriculture • Postgrad Diploma- Psychology • TPTC • Supporting Literacy Strategies
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Key Student Outcomes Student Attendance The 2012 attendance rate at Middle School, Highton was 93.70% and Junior School, Belmont was 994.4% National Benchmarks The proportions of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students who are meeting the national benchmarks are as follows:
2013 Naplan Highton Campuses
Junior School, Belmont Year 3 NAPLAN Tests 2013 2013 Naplan Highton Campuses
Year 3 Reading
Total Number of Students Total Number of 70 Students
Number of Students On or Above Benchmark Number of Students On or 70 Above Benchmark
Percentage of Students On or Above Benchmark Percentage of Students On or Benchmark Above100%
Year Year 3 3 Writing Reading
70 70
70 70
100% 100%
Year 3 3 Writing Spelling Year
70 70
70 70
100% 100%
Year Year 3 3 Grammar Spelling & Punctuation
70 70
70 70
100% 100%
Year Numeracy& Punctuation Year 3 3 Grammar
70 70
70 70
100% 100%
70
100%
77
100%
Year 3 Numeracy 70 Middle School, Highton Year 5, 7 and 9 NAPLAN Tests 2013 Year 5 Reading 77 Year 5 5 Reading Writing Year
77 77
74 77
96% 100%
Year Year 5 5 Spelling Writing
77 77
76 74
99% 96%
Year 5 5 Grammar Year Spelling & Punctuation
77 77
76 76
99% 99%
Year Numeracy& Punctuation Year 5 5 Grammar
77 77
77 76
100% 99%
77
77
100%
Year 7 Reading
136
134
99%
Year Year 7 7 Writing Reading
136 136 136 136
134 134
98% 99%
131 134
96% 98%
133 131
98% 96%
136 133
100% 98%
Year 5 Numeracy
Year Year 7 7 Spelling Writing Year 7 7 Grammar Year Spelling & Punctuation Year Numeracy& Punctuation Year 7 7 Grammar
136 136 136 136
Year 7 Numeracy
136
136
100%
Year 9 Reading
149
148
99%
Year 9 9 Reading Writing Year
149 149
139 148
93% 99%
Year 9 9 Writing Spelling Year
149 149
146 139
98% 93%
Year 9 9 Grammar Year Spelling & Punctuation
149 149
146 146
98% 98%
Year Numeracy& Punctuation Year 9 9 Grammar
149 149
148 146
99% 98%
Year 9 Numeracy
149
148
99%
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 visits to and from sister school students from Japan and Indonesia, active involvement in community efforts like Run for Geelong and the Red Shield Door knock, as well as music performances supporting community events such as the annual Geelong School’s ANZAC Day Ceremony are organised in addition to the academic programme. Co-curricula activities and competitions in sport and music bring an added dimension to a Christian College education. 51
Performance Information Mr Scott Elliss Head of Bellarine Campus
Bellarine Campus Registered School No. 1950 Christian College Bellarine Ltd Teacher Professional Engagement 2012 The attendance rate of staff throughout 2013 for the Bellarine Campus was 97.25%. Across the four campuses of Christian College, 203 teaching staff were employed in 2013. There was a staff retention rate of 96.55% from 2012 into 2013 with 1.50% transferring from one Campus to another within Christian College. Professional Development
• Bachelor of Applied Science • Bachelor of Divinity • Bachelor of Commerce • Bachelor of Education • Bachelor of Education - Physical 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 Psychology • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Teaching • Bachelor of Visual Arts • Cert. IV in Youth Ministry
All staff have participated in the professional
• Diploma of Business Studies
learning activities organised by Christian College,
• Diploma in Education
including the annual two day Staff Retreat.
• Diploma of Music
Other professional development has been
• Diploma of Teaching
organised on an individual needs basis, according
• Graduate Diploma of Education
to the professional development faculty plans.
• Graduate Diploma of Literature Education • Graduate Diploma in Music Education
In 2013, $8,769.00 was spent on professional
• Graduate Certificate - Education Studies
development for staff at the Bellarine Campus.
• Post Graduate Diploma - Education Studies • Master of Health Sciences
Teacher Qualifications
• Master of Applied Linguistics
All staff have a teaching qualification recognised
• Master of Music Studies
by the Victorian institute of Teaching. Staff currently teaching at the Bellarine Campus also have the following range of academic qualifications: • Advanced Diploma of Music • Bachelor of Agricultural Science • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance • Bachelor of Arts - Recreation & Fitness • Bachelor of Arts - Education
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Key Student Outcomes Student Attendance The 2013 attendance rate at Christian College, Bellarine was 93.7%. National Benchmarks The proportions of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students who are meeting the national benchmarks are as follows:
2013 Naplan Bellarine Campus
Bellarine Campus NAPLAN Tests 2013
Total Number of Students
Number of Students On or Above Benchmark
Percentage of Students On or Above Benchmark
Year 3 Reading
36
36
100%
Year 3 Writing
36
36
100%
Year 3 Spelling
36
36
100%
Year 3 Grammar & Punctuation
36
36
100%
Year 3 Numeracy
36
36
100%
Year 5 Reading
52
52
100%
Year 5 Writing
52
52
100%
Year 5 Spelling
52
52
100%
Year 5 Grammar & Punctuation
52
52
100%
Year 5 Numeracy
52
52
100%
Year 7 Reading
62
62
100%
Year 7 Writing
62
62
100%
Year 7 Spelling
62
61
98%
Year 7 Grammar & Punctuation
62
62
100%
Year 7 Numeracy
62
62
100%
Year 9 Reading
64
63
98%
Year 9 Writing
64
63
98%
Year 9 Spelling
64
63
98%
Year 9 Grammar & Punctuation
64
64
100%
Year 9 Numeracy
64
63
98%
Added Value 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 visits to and from sister school students from Japan and Indonesia, active involvement in community efforts like Run for Geelong and the Red Shield Door knock, as well as music performances supporting community events including the Celtic Festival at Portarlington are organised in addition to the academic programme. Co-curricula activities and competitions in sport and music bring an added dimension to a Christian College education.
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Performance Information Mrs Susan Strong Head of Senior School
Senior School Registered School No. 1985 Christian College Institute of Senior Education Ltd Teacher Professional Engagement 2012 The attendance rate of staff throughout 2013 for the Senior Campus was 97.08%. Across the four campuses of Christian College, 203 teaching staff were employed in 2013. There was a staff retention rate of 96.55% from 2012 into 2013 with 1.50% transferring from one Campus to another within Christian College. Professional Development
• Bachelor of Arts Librarianship • Bachelor of Arts in Education • Bachelor of Computing • Bachelor of Commerce • Bachelor of Design • Bachelor of Education • Bachelor of Education - Primary • Bachelor of Education - Outdoor Education • Bachelor of Engineering • Bachelor of Music • Bachelor of Music Perfomance • Bachelor of Outdoor Education • Bachelor of Physics/Mathematics • Bachelor of Psychology • Bachelor of Recreation • Bachelor of Science
All staff have participated in the professional
• Bachelor of Science - Honours
learning activities organised by Christian College,
• Bachelor of Sport & Outdoor Education
including the annual two day Staff Retreat.
• Bachelor of Theology
Other professional development has been
• Cert. III in Education Support
organised on an individual needs basis, according
• Cert. IV Assessment & Workplace Training
to the professional development faculty plans.
• Cert. IV in Outdoor Recreation • Diploma of Applied Science
In 2013, $19,399.22 was spent on professional
• Diploma of Education
development for staff at the Senior School.
• Diploma of Education - Outdoor Education • Diploma of Education - Primary
Teacher Qualifications
• Diploma of Education - Secondary
All staff have a teaching qualification recognised
• Diploma of Instrumental Teaching
by the Victorian institute of Teaching. Staff
• Graduate Diploma of Library
currently teaching at the Senior School also have
• Graduate Diploma of Conservation Management
the following range of academic qualifications:
• Graduate Diploma of Christian Counselling
• Associate of London Guild of Music
• Graduate Diploma of Curriculum
• Bachelor of Adventure & Media
• Graduate Diploma of Education
• Bachelor of Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Language Teaching
• Bachelor of Arts - Honours
• Graduate Diploma of Special Education
• Bachelor of Agriculture Science
• Masters in Education
• Bachelor of Applied Computing
• Masters of Divinity
• Bachelor of Applied Science
• Masters of Science • Master of Music (Performance)
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Key Student Outcomes Student Attendance The 2013 attendance rate at Senior School was 94.4%. The retention rate of students at Senior School from Year 10 to 12 in 2013 was 86.42%. 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, active involvement in community efforts like Run for Geelong and the Red Shield Door-knock as well as music performances supporting community events are organized in addition to the academic programme. Co-curricula activities and competitions in sport and arts/technology bring an added dimension to a Christian College education. VCE Graduates 2013 140 students that sat for their final exams have successfully completed their VCE. The Dux of the College for 2013 is Dux was Tiana McLeod with an ATAR score of 98.10, then name witheld 96.95, Kristina Macula 96.55, Annelise Dillon 95.85, Rachel Hodder 95.4 and Ben Soltau 95.25. 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, University of Newcastle, Australian National University, UNSW, University of Canberra, Charles Sturt University. TAFE The Gordon, Geelong, William Angliss Institute of TAFE, Australian Academy of Design, Qantm College, Holmesglen College. Tertiary Courses chosen by Christian College Graduates Medicine, Health Sciences, Arts / Humanities, Commerce, Visual & Performing Arts, Sport , Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Social Work, Law, Environment, Science, Real Estate, Furniture Design, Town Planning. Other College graduates have successfully applied for employment or apprenticeships.
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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 Pigdon’s 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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