UPDATED JUNE 2022 HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 2021
Christian College is an independent, co-educational College for students form Prep to Year 12 which delivers a world leading, future focused educational experience,
a biblical world view. The school is a member of ISQ (Independent Schools, Queensland) and CSA (Christian Schools Australia). The College campus is located at 21 Bridgman Drive, Reedy Creek, Queensland.
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ABOUT HILLCREST
Hillcrest
Campus
two learning
these areas have their own Head of School working under the direction of the Executive Head of
a Kindy (3-5 year olds), outside school hours care, an international department
all operate on campus.
MLC
AVERAGE STUDENT ATTENDANCE
attendance is recorded each day. In managing student
the College requires parents/carers to notify of any student absences by 9.00 am on the day of the absence. If a student is away for an extended period due to illness or other circumstance, the College will endeavour to provide schoolwork if the student is fit to complete it. If a student is absent for an extended period (more than several days) and no notification has been given, then parents are contracted by a School Officer (either Teacher, Year Level Coordinator or Administration Assistant) to validate a reason. Long term absences with little expectation of attendance will usually result in a parent withdrawing the child from the College voluntarily, or a meeting will occur with the Executive Head of College or Head of School to discuss
enrolment in each individual case. The drop in student attendance appears to correlate to the number of students who have contracted COVID-19 or have been isolating as close contacts
with
SCHOOL INCOME AND NAPLAN RESULTS
Please refer to the ACNC website for a full breakdown of school income and funding. Visit: http://www.myschool.edu.au/ OUR SCHOOL CONTEXT Hillcrest
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HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | Annual Report 2021 ELC Early Learning Community 3-5 years olds JLC Junior Learning Community Prep - Year 4 SLC Senior Learning Community Years 9-12 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE STUDENT BODY 770 MALES 49% 811 FEMALES 51% TOTAL STUDENT ENROLMENTS 1501 24 INDIGENOUS STUDENTS (1.5%)
Student’s
absence,
ceasing
of those
COVID-19 ATTENDANCE YEAR LEVEL YEAR 12 93% PREP 93% YEAR 1 94% YEAR 2 95% YEAR 3 92% YEAR 4 93% YEAR 5 90% YEAR 6 90% YEAR 7 89% YEAR 8 88% YEAR 9 86% YEAR 10 87% YEAR 11 81% OVERALL ATTENDANCE 90%
Middle Learning Community Year 5-8
OUR STUDENTS
CURRICULAR & CO-CURRICULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCES
SPIRITUAL
Life Groups: P-12 with an intentional structure of being horizontal in Prep-4 and vertical in Years 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12
Gatherings: Our chapel services in Prep-4, 5-8, 9-12
Christian Living: A dedicated age-appropriate program run from Prep-12
Mission and Service Opportunities: Mission trips and service did not run in 2021 due to COVID.
ACADEMIC
Pedagogy: Age-appropriate Phases of Learning – ELC, JLC, MLC, SLC. Focused Elements of Learning targeting Personal Interests and Strengths, Social and Emotional Skills, Literacy and Numeracy, SECRET Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills. Individualised Learning: Including Gifted and Talented programs and Learning Support.
Cocurricular: Reader’s Cup, A.B. Paterson Public Speaking, ICAS, Math’s Olympiads, World Scholar’s Cup, Chess, eSports, My Kitchen Rules, IT Maker’s Corner: 3D Printing, Robotics.
SOCIAL
Life Skills Program: Differentiated programs P-12 including, but not limited to – SECRET Skills, Mentoring and Leadership Programs, Student-driven Pathways counselling. Community Engagement: Community Service, Community Fundraising and special events.
Community Expectations: A culture fostering values-based expectations outworking Student Recognition and Awards, Student Leadership and College behavioural expectations with a zero tolerance for bullying and the consequences for anti-cultural behaviour.
EMOTIONAL
SECRET Skills: Introduction in JLC and used through to SLC. Community Partnerships: School TV, RightNow Media. Social and Emotional Program Development: The development of age-appropriate programs run from P-12 underpinned by student agency.
PHYSICAL
Sports Programs: Sports Excellence Programs in Basketball, Futsal, Netball and Soccer, District, Regional, State and National Sporting Competitions, Cross Country, Swimming and Athletics Carnivals, Sports Development, Inter-School Sport, Health and Physical Education Curriculum.
Cocurricular: Flame, Sparks, Explosions, Performing Arts, Sport and Academic opportunities.
The Arts: College Musical, Choirs, Dance Academy, Concert Bands, String Orchestra, Specialised Ensembles, Stage Bands, Film and TV, Photography, Dance Groups, Drama Groups.
Outdoor Education: Year Level Camps, House Camps, Duke of Edinburgh, Kokoda Challenge, Mountain Biking, Surfing.
Please note: All programs and activities were modified in 2021 to meet any COVID-19 guidelines.
COLLEGE SOCIAL CLIMATE
CULTURE AND WELLBEING
Hillcrest Christian College has a dedicated Culture and Wellbeing Team who support the alignment of Pastoral Care Programs across the College. The College recognises that wellbeing encompasses the spiritual, social, emotional, academic and physical components of an individual and that there is a collective impact of an individual's wellbeing on the Hillcrest Christian College's organisational wellbeing and social climate.
The College has a Zero tolerance for bullying or harassment. We have a P-12 Community Expectations Framework, built on the College Values, which supports this.
STUDENT SATISFACTION
The MMG Education school survey noted that Student expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the following areas:
Quality of teaching 86%
Balanced education 88% College’s values 92%
Academic standards 93%
Focus on Pastoral Care 85%
MMG Educational School Survey is bi-annual and due in 2022. Survey results from 2020 have been published.
HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | Annual Report 2021
What I value most is friendship, teachers, faith and personal academic achievement
OUR STAFF
STAFF COMPOSITION
Hillcrest has a highly professional mix of staff, from graduates
with 3-5 years experience as well as long-established staff.
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QUALIFICATIONS
All qualified teaching staff are registered with the College of Teachers and all non-teaching staff hold a current suitability card for working with children. The percentage of classroom teachers and school leaders who hold qualifications are as follows.
DOCTORATE 1% MASTERS 9%
DEGREE 54%
4%
32%
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
All staff are required to complete 30 hours of CPD per year in a balanced and planned way. TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PD 100%
ON TEACHER PD $104,530
STAFF ATTENDANCE AND RETENTION
STAFF ATTENDANCE 96.5% Average staff attendance for the school, based on unplanned absences of sick and emergency leave periods of up to 5 days.
STAFF RETENTION FROM PREVIOUS YEAR 90%
STAFF SATISFACTION
The MMG Education school survey noted that Staff expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the following areas:
of teaching
education
at reasonable expense
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EXPENDITURE
HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | Annual Report 2021
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are of indigenous backgrounds. 184 WOMEN 75 MEN ACADEMIC/TEACHING STAFF 133 NON-TEACHING STAFF 126 TOTAL STAFF 259
BACHELOR
DIPLOMA
CERTIFICATE
Quality
95% Balanced
84% College’s values 78% Quality education
85% Academic standards 85%
PARENT ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT
Hillcrest Christian College provides a plethora of opportunities for Parental Involvement. Parents and carers are encouraged to engage in the College community via the P&F Association, Class Parents and volunteer participation in College Sporting, Cultural and Performing Arts events. 2020 presented challenges for on-campus parent participation and attendance due to COVID-19, therefore several of the school's events were live-streamed so that families could watch online.
These are the opportunities provided for parent and community engagement: Tea & Tears Prep Parents Morning Tea - held prior to Covid College Fete - not held in 2021 due to COVID
Mother’s Day Stall
Father’s Day Stall
Musical - postponed due to Covid Choral & Art Extravaganza
Excursions
JLC Classroom Helpers
Classroom Parents
Parent Information Evenings - held online where necessary Student / Parent / Teacher Interviews Sports Carnivals - no parent attendance due to Covid in some cases Culturally Significant Assemblies (Easter, Anzac, Book Week, End of Year Celebrations)
Community Meals & Hampers
Catering
PARENT SATISFACTION
The MMG Education school survey noted that Parent expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the following areas:
Quality of teaching 89%
Balanced education 91% College’s values 87% Quality education at reasonable expense 83% Academic standards 88%
MMG Educational School Survey is bi-annual and due in 2022. Survey results from 2020 have been published
HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | Annual Report 2021 OUR
COMMUNITY I value the teachers at Hillcrest greatly, who I believe genuinely care about what happens to my children and the results they achieve. I enjoy the like-minded families...who have similar morals and values to ours.
POST-SCHOOL DESTINATION - NEXT STEPS SURVEY 2020
The Next Step Survey gives a snapshot of student destinations after completing Year 12. The 2020 Year 12 students were asked to complete a Queensland Government Next Step Survey, which targeted all students who completed Year 12 and gained a Senior Statement in 2020. The Office of the Government Statistician are conducting this survey between March and June 2021, approximately six months after they have finished school. The results from this survey will be published in September 2021.
the previous year's Next Steps Survey here
OUR GRADUATES
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HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | Annual Report 2021 OUR GRADUATES 2021 YEAR 12 GRADUATE OUTCOMES SEP 109 VET 55 SAT 17 104 QCE ATAR 94 ELIGIBLE
2020 GRADUATES - WHERE ARE THEY NOW
98.5% of 2019 Year 12 completers were engaged in education, training or employment in the year after they completed school
70.6% continued in some recognised form of education and training
27.9% transitioned directly into paid employment and no further study
2020 GRADUATES - FIELDS OF STUDY
Health Engineering and Related Technologies
Creative Arts Society and Culture
Multiple Fields of Study Food, Hospitality and Personal Services Education
Architecture and Building Management and Commerce Information Technology Natural and Physical Sciences Mixed Field Programs
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HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Bridgman Drive, Reedy Creek
4227 PO Box 2503, Burleigh Waters Qld 4220 +61 7 5593 4226 office@hillcrest.qld.edu.au hillcrest.qld.edu.au
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To aspire as an outreach of Reedy Creek Baptist Church and Queensland Baptists, to facilitate a
leading, future-focused educational experience, underpinned by a biblical world view. CRICOS No. 01043 | ACN 010381334 | ABN 68 947 459 366 Executive Head of College Jeff Davis Deputy Head of College Dirk van Bruggen Board Chair Mr Jame Lewis
