Community Report 2017
A CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL IN THE ANGLICAN TRADITION – EARLY LEARNING TO YEAR 12
Community Re Our Motto Our motto is Levavi Oculos which means to Lift up mine eyes. Inspired by the opening line of Psalm 121, “I lift up mine eyes to the mountains” was chosen to reflect the School’s unique outlook to the hills and sense of optimism for the future.
Our Vision To be a great school fostering excellence, concern for others and a global outlook.
Our Mission Yarra Valley Grammar is a learning community which nurtures a confidence to achieve.
Our Values We value: • Excellence and endeavour • Respect and integrity • Creativity and compassion • Community, service and leadership • Safety and wellbeing • Our Christian ethos and our Anglican tradition.
Principal’s Welcome 2017 proved to be another successful year in the life of our School. This statement immediately gives rise to the question: “How do we measure success?” Well for a place as interesting and diverse as Yarra Valley Grammar, we need to measure success in a number of ways. Academically, and as we are a school this is an important one, the students continue to succeed in their studies. NAPLAN results which measure literacy and numeracy at Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 indicate that our students are performing very well when measured with their peers across the nation. Our VCE Class of 2017 excelled with the cohort achieving results which placed them in the top 9% of schools in the state. The destination data which measures pathways after school indicate that our newest alumni
are gaining access to highly regarded courses at highly regarded tertiary institutions. This is particularly gratifying as a particularly important role of the School is to open up as many choices for our students as possible so that they are able to pursue their aspirations after school. Finally, in terms of the academic program, we survey our students every year to determine their views on the quality of the teaching program. Once again, our students rate their teachers and their classes very highly. One of the important elements of school life is the willingness of our students to contribute to the wider community. They do this in so many ways. Their involvement in the co-curricular programs including the Performing Arts, sport and debating broadens school life and provides great opportunities
port 2017. for community. A key element to community life is our Community Links program which sees all students involved in some way in community outreach. A highlight once again in 2017 was Yarra’s retention of the Pied Piper’s Trophy in recognition of their fundraising efforts in the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. This willingness of our students and the broader school community to place themselves at the service of others is a key part of who we are as a school and in my view is a key indicator of the social health of our school community. Our Yarra Community groups show their enthusiasm in many different ways in supporting their sons and daughters. The energy and support shown by Yarra Parents and Friends, Old Grammarians, Yarra Foundation,
Music, Equestrian, Snowsports, Canoe and Kayak, Tennis, Hearing Unit, Giving Circle, Prayer Group and Drama is truly remarkable. The spirit of volunteerism has traditionally been and continues to be alive and strong in the School. I acknowledge the work of the many volunteer groups who make up our wider School community. Enrolment growth continues to be strong with student numbers at the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2017 reaching 1,300. The School has seen an overall growth of 30% in student numbers over the past eight years which is testament to the great work of my colleagues in the opportunities they provide our students and to the work of our Marketing Office who are very good at spreading the good news.
We are committed to continually improving our work environment and the grounds are looking particularly impressive. The new Indoor Swimming Pool opened at the end of Term 4 2017 with our Junior School students being the first in the pool. The second and larger project, our new Research Centre to replace the existing library, expand the chapel, provide additional classrooms and social spaces and renovate the Administration and School Reception commenced at the end of the year and is due for completion at the beginning of 2019. On behalf of all of us here at Yarra Valley Grammar, I express our appreciation of the contributions of so many individuals and groups to the life of our school. Schools are complex organisations. The Board, which is charged with the governance and strategic
direction of the School guide our Executive with great wisdom as the Executive lead in such diverse areas including mission and vision, the educational program, the building program and the finances of the School. Our parents and friends are great supporters who show a genuine affection for Yarra Valley Grammar. Our teachers and those who support them provide great care, guidance and education for our students. And the students themselves of course, with all their enthusiasm and energy are at the heart of our school. They contribute in so many ways in the classroom; on stage, on the playing fields and in the public arena. It is for them that the School exists and I thank them for all that they bring to their School community. Dr Mark Merry Principal
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Great Stewards Governance The Board of Yarra Valley Grammar is responsible for the overall governance of the School. Key issues include strategic stewardship, risk, governance and appointments, finance and Board and Director Reviews. The Board members in 2017 are: Chairman Mrs Sarah Tipping Vice Chairman Mr Richard Nicholas CEO/Principal Dr Mark Merry Company Secretary Ms Jane Macneil Board Members Mr Nicholas Brooke Mr Michael Fung Mr Andrew Hirst Mr Hamish King Reverend Denise Nicholls Ms Laurice Temple Mr Craig Watts Mr Ilan Weill
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Executive Team Yarra Valley Grammar’s Executive team is led by the Principal, Dr Mark Merry and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the School. The Principal oversees the management structure for key operational areas including teaching and learning, information technology, marketing and admissions, community development and finance. Principal Dr Mark Merry Deputy Principal – Head of Senior School Mr Andrew Hocking Deputy Principal – Head of Middle School Mrs Julie Hall Deputy Principal – Head of Junior School Mr Chris Lawson Corporate Services Manager Ms Jane Macneil
hip. Finances Yarra Valley Grammar is a not-for-profit organisation and adheres to contemporary business practices to ensure that the School’s finances are managed in an effective and compliant manner.
2017 Income Total: $37,047,857
2017 Expenditure Total: $32,295,412 7.8% Direct education
73.1% Tuition fees
8.4% Administration expenses
21.3% Government grants received
5.9% Property management
1.1% Facility hire
0.4% Insurance 0.1% Finance costs 1.7% Other expenses
4.4% Other
2018 PROJECTED Income Total: $40,538,369
5.8% Depreciation and amortisation
57.1% Employee benefits
12.8% S urplus reinvested in capital works
2018 PROJECTED Expenditure Total: $34,958,428 8.0% Direct education costs
73.7% Tuition fees 21.1% Government grants received 0.7% Facility hire
55.2% Employee benefits
8.3% Administrative expenses 6.0% Property management 5.2% Depreciation and amortisation 0.3% Insurance 0.3% Finance costs 2.9% Other expenses
4.5% Other
13.8% S urplus reinvested in capital works
Acknowledgement: The Early Learning Centre is supported by the Victorian Government.
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Great connecti Parent, Teacher and Student Satisfaction There are many opportunities for parents, teachers and students to provide feedback to the School.
Junior School In Junior School, ELC parents are asked for feedback on their child’s portfolio and learning and they are also asked for feedback on the programs offered. Parents and staff at all levels in the Primary School also communicate throughout the year via email and face to face conversations to promote the relationship between the School and home. Primary students participate in surveys of teachers related to teacher performance in areas such as relationships, student planning, catering for interests and knowledge of subject area. Students engage regularly with
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their teachers in all aspects of their learning. The Grade 6 students meet with the Year 7 Coordinators and Deputy Principal – Head of Middle School before progressing to Year 7, to assist with the transition. The Head of Junior School is always available to talk with parents and teachers should any needs or concerns arise and parents are encouraged to give feedback about all aspects of education and schooling at Yarra Valley Grammar.
Middle School The year before students begin in Middle School in Year 7, a comprehensive transition program takes place including a Fellowship morning in July, Academic testing in September, Primary School visits in October
to each child by the Deputy Principal – Head of Middle School and an Orientation Day in November. Students enrolled in Year 7 complete a Passport to Year 7 activity book which is shared with Tutors and Year Level Coordinators. Parent Information Nights are held for each Middle School year levels.
each class group in Year 7 and Year 8. This group meets once a fortnight. The SRC discusses issues and matters under the headings of the School Environment, Tutorial business, Community Links and Service to others.
During their time in Middle School students have the opportunity to discuss their subjects, grades, achievements, aspirations, friends, involvement in co-curricular activities and the School in general with their Tutor, Heads of Year Level and the Deputy Principal – Head of Middle School.
The Middle School Student Leadership team is made up of twenty Year 9 students that represent areas including Community Links, Art & Design, Music, Drama, Sport, LINK@9 and Leadership. These students are directly responsible to either the Head of School, Head of Year 9, Head of House or the Head of Department of their area.
The Middle School Student Representative Council (SRC) also gives students a voice and is made up of two student leaders for each Semester from
New students that begin at Yarra Valley Grammar in Year 8 or Year 9 are assigned student mentors through the Student Mentor program. These student
ons. mentors look after the new students and give feedback to their tutors and their Year Level Coordinator regarding how well the new student is settling in. Year 11 students are trained as Peer Support Leaders and they interact with Year 7 students during certain Year 7 classes in Semester 1. All Middle School Students (Years 7 – 9) are given an iPad to assist in their studies and communication with their teachers. The iPad provides a platform for students to email their teachers beyond classroom time to seek clarification of work, ask for extra assistance and arrange meeting times. Each iPad is installed with a number of Apps, including CANVAS, our Learning Management System, to assist students with their organisation and learning. Parents and students can view assessments in real time via the CANVAS dashboard. The CANVAS dashboard displays the subjects a student is enrolled in and also lists upcoming or current assessments and teacher feedback. Tutors, Year Level Coordinators and the Head of Middle School are available to speak with students, staff and parents at any time. Middle School students also provide feedback regarding staff through the Student Survey component of the Staff Appraisal/ Performance Development process, and it is pleasing to
note the high level of positive response from students regarding their teachers. Students are encouraged throughout their time in Middle School to develop key skills in the areas of teamwork, communication, problem solving, empathy, gratitude and giving and the showing of respect to all. The development of personal decision making skills, taking and using initiative and learning to lead are also central to the Middle School experience.
Senior School Life in Years 10, 11 and 12 continues to be busy, challenging, successful and filled with a number of wonderful opportunities. Students’ studies focus on the VCE with students in Years 11 and 12 now completing a full VCE program, choosing from 41 different subject offerings from all the key learning areas. Some students study VET and other subjects outside the school to meet their educational aims and outcomes. The Year 10 pre-VCE offering of subjects for students is as broad as the VCE options and provides a sound pathway for the final years of study.
post school options. VCE Plus, subject help sessions and the Old Grammarian Mentor Program provide additional learning opportunities for senior students to fine tuning their knowledge and understanding. Opportunities outside the classroom continue to be extensive. The School’s Sport, Music, Debating, Drama and Community Links programs provide enormous and different styles of areas of endeavour. The House competition for Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country and Music provides opportunities for students to represent their House in friendly rivalry with their classmates and friends. The Year 12 Student Leaders, Year 12 Supportive Friends, the Year 11 Peer Support team, the
Year 10 Student Enterprise group, the Media Team, Merge, Prism and the Senior School Representative Council all provide opportunities for students to discuss important issues, provide opportunities and assist their peers and the broader School community to add value and connectedness; as does the completion of a Safe School survey each semester to obtain feedback about bullying and feeling safe around the School. The pastoral care system led largely by the tutors and Year Level Coordinators together with staff in Student Wellbeing, Individual Programs, Hearing Unit and Health Centre and all the teachers and administration staff work in support of the students to be able to achieve their very best in all their school undertakings.
Year 10 Work Experience, meetings with the Careers advisors and the recently introduced Yarra Old Grammarian Speed Careering sessions provide opportunities on campus for students to consider their future studies and
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Great teachers. Professional Development In 2017 Yarra Valley Grammar allocated approximately $106,500 for Staff Professional Development. In line with the Strategic Learning Focus, the key Teaching and Learning goals for Professional Learning were to improve student learning outcomes, collaboration, a focus on assessment and feedback through rubric creation, teacher action research and the consolidation of the School’s Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas, for real-time reporting. The three sub-school areas of focus to achieve this were based around: • S kill acquisition as the key focus area in Junior School • E ngagement as the key focus area in Middle School
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• A cademic performance and rigour as the key focus in Senior School. In 2017, the major focus for Teaching and Learning Professional Learning was Innovation and Creativity. This was achieved through action research for staff to improve student learning, guest speakers presenting to staff, use of data to inform practice in order to facilitate improved student learning outcomes, consolidate ICT skills and knowledge on hardware such as iPads and our continued integration of Canvas. This LMS was successfully used to report to students and parents replacing summative reports. In 2017, as in previous years, the Professional Learning opportunities undertaken by staff included a mix of in-school
targeted professional learning and external professional learning sessions, with an emphasis on staff sharing their knowledge and skills to improve classroom practice. The Coaching Program, of previous years, evolved to incorporate teacher action research based on the School’s Teaching and Learning Strategic Plan. Teams of 3 or 4 staff per group formulated a rich question as the basis of their research and collected data, used academic journals and resources and presented their findings to other teachers. These groups also supported their colleagues with pre and post observations and suggestions through collegiate conversations in line with the coaching process. In 2017 the action research teams were in cross-curricula areas.
Aside from the specific goals mentioned earlier in this report, other important ongoing aims of Professional Learning at Yarra Valley Grammar are to: • P romote reflective practice amongst teaching staff • E ncourage the sharing of resources and knowledge amongst staff • N urture professional relationships and collegiality between staff both at school and within their professional organisations • P rovide opportunities for staff to update and improve their knowledge and understanding of their subject areas • B e leaders in Professional Learning opportunities.
Workforce Composition The Professional Learning requirement for Yarra Valley Grammar staff in 2017 was:
The average attendance rate for teaching staff in 2017 was 97.9%.
• T o complete a minimum of 30 hours of Professional Learning (pro rata for part time staff) in accordance with Yarra Valley Grammar guidelines and VIT registration requirements and to maintain records as evidence of the 30 hours total PL requirement, 8 hours minimum ICT training, 8 hours minimum data training, 20 hours on action research, subject related pedagogy, presentation on students with special needs and maximum 4 hours of professional reading
The proportion of teaching staff retained from 2016 – 2017 was 87.8%.
• T o report back and reflect on the Professional Learning opportunities provided in an appropriate forum.
The percentage of male and female staff overall in 2017 was 61% female and 39% male.
Staff
Female 61%
The School Board had 33% female directors in 2017, and 42% of middle and senior management staff in the School were female in 2017. The School provides flexibility in working arrangements for its staff as well and part-time and job sharing opportunities.
School Board
Male 39%
Number of FTE teaching staff (115.7). Number of FTE non-teaching staff (62.7). Number of indigenous staff (0).
Middle and Senior Management
Male 58%
Male 67% Female 33%
Female 42%
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Great Educatio School Population
Attendance
The total student population in 2017 was 1,279.
Junior School
Vet Curriculum
Prep
95.26%
1
96.10%
2
95.74%
73
3
96.42%
Junior School (Prep – Year 6)
245
4
96.95%
Middle School (Years 7 – 9)
474
5
97.04%
487
6
96.33%
Number of students in each section of the School: ELC ( 3 & 4 Year olds)
Senior School (Years 10 – 12)
Middle and Senior Schools
Gender mix of total population was 39.3% female, 60.7% male
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We had five indigenous students and 84 overseas students, including students from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Korea and Thailand. There were also 29 students on Temporary Residence visas from China.
96.72%
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95.85%
9
96.26%
10
96.49%
11
95.84%
12
96.51%
Rate of attendance for whole School was 96.27% Rates of student attendance remain relatively consistent from year to year and are similar across all year levels. All Student Absences are collected and recorded twice each school day in the School’s database. Staff mark their rolls every period and any absences or changes to attendance are recorded, with discrepancies checked and investigated by each School Office. In the case of non-attendance, the parents of a student are contacted. In the majority of cases, absences are for medical reasons, but in the case of truancy for Middle School and Senior School students, a detention is given.
Naplan Results Reading
SPELLING
Writing
Year Level
2017
2016
2015
2017
2016
2015
2017
2016
2015
Year 3
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Year 5
98%
100%
97%
100%
98%
97%
98%
100%
100%
Year 7
99%
100%
99%
99%
99%
96%
98%
100%
96%
Year 9
98%
100%
98%
98%
97%
95%
91%
97%
90%
GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION
NUMERACY
Year Level
2017
2016
2015
2017
2016
2015
Year 3
97%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Year 5
94%
100%
97%
100%
100%
100%
Year 7
95%
99%
97%
99%
100%
99%
Year 9
98%
99%
98%
100%
100%
100%
Percentages represent Yarra Valley Grammar’s results at or above the national minimum standard in literacy and numeracy.
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On 2017, the School was registered to deliver CUA 31015 Certificate III in Screen and Media and CUF 30107 Certificate III in Media. There were 19 students (6%) enrolled in these courses at Year 11 and 12 Level. There were an additional seven students (2%) from Years 10 and 11 enrolled in external VET in schools courses through the Mullum VET Cluster.
Class of 2017 100% of Year 12 students in 2017 attained a Year 12 Certificate or equivalent VET qualification. The top ATAR score was 99.45 and 20.1% of the study scores were over 40. The median ATAR was 82.95 and there were five students in the top 1% of the State with an ATAR of 99. More than 37% of students achieved results in the top 10% of the State. The median study score was 34, with the State median being 30.
n. Class of 2017 Pathways Tertiary placements
19.6% Monash University 25.2% Deakin University 8.4% RMIT University 7.7% La Trobe University
6.3% Swinburne University
23.8% University of Melbourne
9.0% TAFE/Others
Agriculture, Environment & related studies 4 Architecture/Building 6 Commerce/Management 35 Creative Arts 14 Education 6 Engineering/Technology 8 Information Technology 5 Health 26 Natural & Physical Science 19 Society & Culture 32
2.6% 3.9% 22.6% 9.0% 3.9% 5.1% 3.2% 16.8%
Number of students
Tertiary studies
12.3% 20.6%
0
5
10
15
20
25
Percentage of student offers
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Great opportun Community Links Developing a strong sense of community and social justice is an integral component of an education at Yarra Valley Grammar. Across the School, from Junior to Senior year levels, students are encouraged to give something back to the less fortunate in the wider community. Fundraising events and volunteering are encouraged and promoted through a program called Community Links which is coordinated by the School’s Chaplain, Reverend Paul Joy. Events throughout 2017 include walking for Oxfam, guessing lollies in the jar for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, countless stalls and sausage sizzles, for various organisations including Marine Conservation Society, Breast Cancer Network Australia, Caladenia, Children’s Cancer Research, Papua New
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Guinea, Orang-utan Conservation and International Needs Australia. We’ve also had themed free dress days, including Pink Day and Blue Day, raising funds and awareness of the McGrath Foundation and White Owl for Men’s Health Awareness. Some of our most widely supported events have again included Operation Christmas Child which helps put a shoebox of care and love into the hands of a child living in poverty as a Christmas gift. In 2017, 180 shoeboxes were collected by our Junior School and donated. Our Secondary School community got right behind the Leukaemia Foundation at Yarra’s Great Shave where we witnessed courageous young men and women waxing legs, shaving and colouring their hair and raised the highest ever total of $20,000. A large number of
students participated in the World Vision 40 Hour Famine with the money raised assisting displaced refugees in Africa and the Middle east. The Junior School community participated in a wonderful experimental learning experience lead by the Just One Day organisation and made a significant contribution to the Anglicare Food Drive in the lead up to Christmas. A highlight in our Community Links calendar is watching our School community invest in the wider community by coming together on Good Friday to support the Royal Children’s Hospital. This year we had 367 students participate, supported by staff, parents and Yarra Old Grammarians who together collected an amazing $41,000 and again win the perpetual Schools trophy awarded by the Pied Pipers to the school
who collects the most money each year. A new initiative launched by the School Captains was the AGSV Dawn to Dusk Walkathon. This event was the first of its kind and well received by students, as they got the opportunity to walk together with students from our AGSV school communities. Yarra Valley Grammar students are encouraged to seek out ways they can impact others in the community in a positive way. Our Community Links program is something of which the School is extremely proud.
Yarra Community At Yarra Valley Grammar, our community has many amazing groups and activities. They provide a wide range of rewarding opportunities for members of our community to
ities. make a significant and valued contribution to our students, staff and the School as a whole. We have hundreds of Yarra volunteers partnering with the School and like-minded people to enhance the Yarra Spirit. Our volunteers help by reading with Junior School children, providing services such as the Yarra Parents & Friends SecondHand Uniform Shop, organising and assisting at both social and fundraising events; and we have many community members on our Yarra community group committees helping to drive different programs and initiatives. Yarra’s Community Groups: Yarra Foundation Yarra Old Grammarians Yarra Parents & Friends Yarra Music Yarra Tennis Yarra Snowsports Yarra Canoe & Kayak
Yarra Equestrian Yarra Hearing Unit Yarra Giving Circle Yarra Prayer Group Yarra Drama In 2017 our Yarra Volunteers worked diligently to enhance the Yarra Spirit. They contributed over 1,800 voluntary hours to raise over $200,000 for School projects and over $10,000 for charities. Our voluntary School Board also drove our strategic direction and financial and risk governance. Yarra Parents & Friends is an important forum within our community in which parents and friends of the School are able to meet on a regular basis. They work together not only to support the School’s programs but to encourage a sense of community for all School families. Yarra Parents & Friends provides services to our School
community such as a graduation item for Grade 6 students, badges for Years 7 and 10, Mother’s and Father’s Day stalls, a Second-Hand Uniform Shop and the Pavilion Café across the winter sports season. They also organise social and fundraising functions throughout the year such as the Biggest Morning Tea, a Comedy Night and supporting the Yarra Community Festival. Yarra Foundation supports the educational vision of Yarra Valley Grammar through fundraising and sound investment to achieve a rate of development not possible through tuition fees and Government funding alone. All past students of Yarra Valley Grammar become life members of the past student association, Yarra Old Grammarians (YOG). YOG’s vision is to inspire Yarra’s past and present students to
connect, benefit and contribute. Connect with their school roots at Yarra; remain in contact with their school friends, the School and current students. Benefit from their ongoing involvement with the life of the School and contribute to the School community through their own pride in and appreciation for Yarra by giving back to the current students; inspiring and adding value to them. The YOG committee organises social events such as year out reunions, an Annual Golf Day and a Day at the Races to catch up with fellow YOGs and the wider School community. They also volunteer with current students to assist with such events as work experience and YOG Speed Careering. To all our volunteers we extend our sincerest thanks for their ongoing support of Yarra.
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Staff list 2017 EXECUTIVE Dr Mark Merry
Mrs Tess Ellul Dip.Ed
Ms Simone Mariani
Ms Naomi Treagust
Mrs Meredith Harwood
Ms Jane Marshall
Mr George Vanags
Ms Kerrie Hausler
B.Ed. (Drama/History)
M.A., B.A. (Hons), Dip.Ed.
B.Ed., M.Ed. St., ED.D.
Ms Jennifer Fitz
Mr Andrew Hocking
Mrs Linda Foster
Ms Dianne McKenzie
Mr Adam Wallace
B.Ed (Secondary)
B.A., Dip.Ed.Psych., Dip.Ed.
B.Ed. (Secondary), B.App.Sc
Mr Nicolas Frame
Mr Robert McPherson
Ms Ashleigh Walsh
Mr David Frazer
Ad.Cert.Art & Design, B.Fine Arts (Hons), Dip.Ed (Secondary)
B.A/B.Ed. (Secondary)
Miss Kristy McWaters
B.Ed (Physical Ed)
B.A., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ed.Admin, M.Ed.Stud., MACE, MACEL
Mrs Julie Hall B.Ed. (H.P.E.R), M.Ed (Leadership)
Mr Chris Lawson
B.App.Sc. And Training
B.Ed., MACE
Mr Robin Gamble
Ms Jane Macneil
Ms Kate Grennan
B.Com., LLb, CPA, MBA, ACSA
TEACHING STAFF
Mrs Fiona Harper B.A.(Hons), Dip.Ed., M.Teaching
Mr Grant Allison
Mr Will Harper
Dip.Teaching(Primary), B.Ed.
B.Ed (Primary)
Mrs Wendy Andrews
Mr Christopher Hart
B.Ed.
M.Teaching (Secondary), B.A History & Theatre Arts (Hons)
Mrs Libby Argyle
B.A. (Photography), Dip.Secondary Ed. (Visual Arts), Cert IV Training and Assessment
Ms Miriam Meeham Mrs Jennifer Merrett B.A., Dip.Ed.
Mrs Liz Montanaro B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Information Management
Mr Russell Monaghan
B.Ed.Sc., Grad.Dip.Ed (Policy & Admin)
Mr Jonathon Bam
B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. (Leadership)
Ms Jan Alderman
Mrs Elissa Nichol
Mrs Pam Arnold
B.A. (Hons), Dip.Ed.
Ms April Nicoll
Dip.Teaching, Grad Dip. (Special Ed), Dip.Ed (Admin)
Mrs Natalie Heuston
Mrs Alithea Page
Mr Phil Bisset
Ms Emily Higgs
Mr Jonathon Bode
Mr Brendan Hodges Miss Sarah Hogan B.App.Sc.(Physical Education)
Mr Todd Briscoe
Mrs Dianne Holland
B.Sc(Hons), M.Sc., Dip.Ed.
Dip.Teaching (Primary), B.Ed. (Primary)
Mrs Jo Callen
Mr Dale Hughes
Mr Philip Callil
Ms Janicke Johansen
Dip.Teaching, B.Ed., Grad Dip. ICTE, M.Ed.
B.Visual Arts, B.Ed.
Mrs Nicky Callow
Mr Chris Jones
Dip.Teaching (Early Childhood), B.Ed. (Early Childhood)
Rev Paul Joy
Mrs Margaret Kimber B.A (Psychology), B.Bus (Marketing)
Mrs Shipa Mehta
Mrs Gagan Arora
Miss Anneke Morel
B.Architecture, Post.Grad.Cert (Bus.Management)
Ms Tracey Austin
Mrs Stephanie Pannach
Mr John Behrendt
Mr Heinz Pfister Mrs Lani Phelan
Ms Stephanie McLaughlin
B.Sc. (Hons)
B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed
B.SocialSc., Grad.Dip.Ed. (Secondary)
B.Bus.
Ms Susannah Bell Ms Ruth Bird
Ms Jenny Peterken Mrs Wilna Praekelt Ms Emily Prato Mrs Amorina Priestly Cert III Children’s Services, Cert. Ed. (Integration Aide/Teaching Aide)
B.Early Childhood Ed.
Mr Michael Blanchard
Mr Nathaniel Poynter
Mr Paul Blaney
Ms Suzanne Prosenak
Mrs Rosie Brown
B.A., Dip.Ed.
BSC (Bus Admin)
Mr Paul Sherriff
Mr Steven Raftellis
Ms Stacey Bullen
Ms Portia Shu
Mrs Adrienne Carr
Mrs Sony Simanjuntak
B.Sc., Dip.Ed.
Mr Benjamin Ratcliffe
Ms Clare Rajpol Ms Tanya Reimes
Dip.Priv.Sec.Prac
PHD Law
Mr Vaughan Challis
Mr Ben Stramacchia
B.Ed (Secondary)
Mrs Lisa Chioda
Mrs Carolyn Tait
B.Sc (Hons), Grad.Dip Teaching
Mrs Nicole Rogers
Mr Jarrod Carlson
Mrs Emma Keeler
B.App.Sc. (Physical education) (Hons)
M.Ed.(Language Intervention and Hearing Impairment), B.A.(Hons), Dip.Ed. (Hons)
Miss Iva Roncevic
Mrs Susannah Ciardulli
B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed (Secondary)
Grad.Cert. Careers Education and Development
Mrs Heather Talbot
B.Appl.Sc. (Home Ec.), B.Teaching (Primary and Secondary)
Mr Scott Kertes
Mrs Dawn Ross
Miss Rachel Clark
Mrs Jenny Taylor
Mrs Kate Catania
Mrs Maryanne King
Mrs Sara Clerici
Mrs Carol Thomson
Dip.Teaching, B.Spec.Ed
Mr Andrew Savage B.Sc., Dip.Ed
Dip.Library and Information Studies
Mr Ian Saynor
Mr John Close
B.Ed., Cert of Tech., Dip.Tech.Teaching
B.A. (Hons), B.Ed.
Mr David Thomson
Mrs Rachel Schmidli
Ms Daisha Collins
Mr Peter Tiberi
Mr Coby Cross
Ms Kim Treganowan
Ms Joanne Carvell
B.Physics, Dip.Ed., M.Ed.
Mr Phil Champion B.App.Sc., Dip.Ed.
Mr Paul Cherry B.Teaching (Secondary), B.A.
Ms Karen Cole Dip.Teaching (Primary), B.Ed. (LOTE)
Ms Micahl Creamer
Mr Michael King B.Ed., Dip.Teaching, L.A.G.M, A.MusA.G.M
Mr Joseph Koles B.Sc., B.ed (Primary & Secondary), Cert IV Multimedia, PostGrad Dip. Deafness Studies (Hearing Impairment)
Ms Susan Laity B.Mus., Dip.Ed.
Mrs Fiona Lake
B.Ed
Mrs Megan Scholz B.A., Dip.Teaching
Mrs Danielle Davies
Mr Mark Schumann
Mr Ross Davies
B. Multi Media (Hons), Grad.Dip.Ed. (Secondary)
B.App.Sc (Human Movement), B.Teaching
B.A., Dip.Ed., M.Ed. (Hearing Impairment)
Mr Randy Senn
Mr Lou D’Amico
Mr Andrew Lawrence
Ms Yali Shao
Ms Kate Davis Ms Heather de Castella Dip.Arts and Music, Grad.Dip.Ed
Ms Emma De Guzman Ms Kathleen De Zwart
B.A., Dip.Ed., M.Ed.
Ms Mei Ling Lee B.Sc. (Hons), Dip.Ed., M.Ed.
Mrs Ruth Legge
Mrs Jutta Snyder
A.Mus.A, B.Mus (Performance), GradDip.Ed. (Secondary)
Dip.Teaching (Primary)
Ms Courtney Lennox
Mrs Linnea Donnelly
Mr Dan Liburne
Ms Anne Douglas B.A., Dip.Ed.
Mrs Rosalyn Duck B.Mus.Ed
Mr Cam Dunbar B.Ed.
Mr Damian Ellul B.Ed., M.Ed.(Leadership)
Mrs Rachael Skudutis B.A., Dip.Ed. (Primary), Cert III Applied languages (French), Cert IV Applied Language (French)
B.A., Dip.Ed. (Hearing Impaired)
BA
Mrs Amber Sowden Mr Scott Templeton
Mrs Fiona Davis
Mr Marcus Viskich
B.A., B.Ed.
B.A
Mrs Kylie Fitzpatrick
Ms Leanne Vroonland
B.Disability Studies, Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment
Mrs Natalie Wall
Mrs Anneke Flinn
Ms Angela White
B.App.Sc (Speech Pathology)
Mrs Leah Manning
Ms Ngaire Thomson
Mr Surain Gamage
Mrs Carol Thorneycroft
Mrs Sue Gamble
Mr Benoit Marden B.A. (Hons), PostGrad Dip International Relations, Grad.Dip.Ed.
Dip.Teaching (Early Childhood)
R.N
Mr Stephen Treadwell
Mr Taylor Gibson
B.Ed., GradDip Sports Science
Mr Matthew Turner
Mrs Mara Vanderzeil
Ms Maria Vastianos
Mr Alexander Fulton
B.Ed., B.Lit . (Hons), M.A
Ms Corinna Tsang
Mrs Alice Fernandes
Mrs Simone Thissen
Mr Russell Manning
B.A, B.Comm., Dip.SchMKT
Mr Nick Fankhauser
B.Ed.
B.Ed.
B.A.Ed., Cert. III Children’s services, Cert III ed. (Integration Aide/Teacher’s Assistant)
B.Sc., Grad.Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip. Ed. & Developmental Psychology, M.Ed. And Developmental Psychology, MAPS
Ms Tatiana Franco
Mrs Lisa MacLennan
Dip.IPSA
Mrs Krystyna Dlugosz
M.Ed., B.Mus., B.Teaching (Hons), Ad.Cert.Mus.Perf (Jazz)
B.Ed. (Secondary)
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Mrs Kathleen Whitechurch
Ms Simone Nalder
B.Ed., M.Mus., Dip. Teaching, Grad.Dip.Special Ed
Mr Timothy Blake
Mrs Viv Kendall
Dip.Teaching (Primary), B.Ed., M.Ed.
Ms Leanne McAllister
B.A(History & Politics), Grad.Dip.Teaching (Secondary)
Dip.Teaching (Early Childhood)
Mrs Lizzy Kay
Mrs Debra Westley
SUPPORT STAFF
B.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ed. (Administration), M.Educational Leadership
B.Ed. (Primary)
Ms Kate Jurgelait
Dip.Teaching, Grad.Dip.Teaching
Mrs Julie-Anne May
Mrs Wendy Hawking
Miss Elisha Blake
B.Ec., Dip.Ed.
Ms Alison Lipkevicius
Miss Lucy Armstrong
Mrs Jacinda Hills
Mrs Susan Jacobs
Mrs Jinhan Xia
Mr Oscar Morandini
B.A., M.Ed., Dip.Teaching
Dip.Information Services
Mrs Melanie Lee
Mr Robert Hassell
Mrs Christine Begley
Mr Peter Warren
Ms Alana Innes
Mr Jason Wylie
Mrs Yula Argyriou
Ms Shelley Heath
B.Teaching, B.Ed.
Dip.Library and Information Studies
B.Sci., Dip.Ed.
Mrs Gayle Moore
Ms Georgia Hartman-Smith
Mr Mark Barratt
Mr Stuart Ward
Ms Leigh Howard
Ms Claire Wight
B.Ed.
Mr Anthony Hay
Ms Jeanette Walsh
Mr Sheunesu Hove CPA, CA(Z), B.Compt (Hons), B.Acc (Hons)
Mrs Karen Glenn
Mr Matthew Whittaker Ms Kim Wolsley B.Comm., Grad.Dip Applied Linguistics, Dip Professional Writing & Editing
Mr Anthony Young Mrs Judy Young B.Sc.(Ed), M.Ed., MACE
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chools are about people: our students, our families and my colleagues. But a learning environment that
values learning is important for any school. If you provide
a very positive and safe environment supported by great teachers and great teaching, girls and boys are better equipped to achieve their personal best.� Dr Mark Merry, Principal
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Kalinda Road Ringwood Victoria 3134 Australia Telephone +61 3 9262 7700 Email reception@yvg.vic.edu.au www.yvg.vic.edu.au