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1 Annual Report 2018


School Sector: Independent Christian School

Member of Christian Education National

School Address: 15 Cedar Crescent

Strathalbyn WA 6530

Locked Bag 5011, Geraldton WA 6531

Total Enrolments: 366

Year Levels Offered: Kindergarten to Year 12

Co-educational or Single Sex: Co-educational

Boarding/Day School: Day school

Principal: Mr Gavin Hirschhausen

SCHOOL DETAILS


School Details 2

Contents 3

Principal’s Report 4 Learning God’s Way 4

Whole School Improvement 6

Teaching & Learning 8 NAPLAN Testing (Years 3, 5, 7 and 9) 8

Upper Secondary Pathways 8

Student Attendance 9

Student Retention Rates 9

Excerpt from Student Absence from College Policy 10

Value Added Activities 12

Staff 13 Qualifications of Teaching Staff 13

Staff Attendance 13

Staff Movements 13

Professional Development 14

Building / Grounds / Equipment 15

School Income 16

Parent, Teacher & Student Satisfaction 17

College Board 18

CONTENTS


THE LORD IS MY REFUGE

Learning God’s Way

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the

Lord…” 1 Cor.15:58 (KJV)

This current age and the cultural context could be described as the ‘shallow era’ of human

history. In the last decade or so we have seen many things shake, tremble and fall before our

eyes. These are things we used to take for granted and put our trust in, like banks, jobs,

companies, governments and family values. Even the church has been shaken. In these areas,

and I’m sure many more, the world is coming to grips with the lack of depth of character and

values of institutions that we formerly placed our trust in.

Indeed, the prophets and biblical writers speak a great deal about these times. Isaiah describes

this era for us. He says: “The earth reels like a drunkard, it sways like a hut in the wind; so heavy upon

it is the guilt of its rebellion….” (Isaiah 24:20).

The Bible says in Hebrews 12:26-27: “…now he has promised, ‘Once more I will shake not only the

earth but also the heavens.’ The words ‘once more’ indicate the removing of what can be shaken—

that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain.

Then the beloved John assures us: “The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will

of God lives forever.” (1 John. 2:17)

The College has not been immune to the significant changes in the economic downturn in

Geraldton and Western Australia in general. We have had to adjust and trim down accordingly,

yet what remains is called to be unshakeable, a firm foundation for stability.

We look back, with great humility, on the parents who have put their trust in our College to

educate their children over the past 40 years.

Creating Stability

Our focus in 2018 has been to understand and boldly, clearly and steadfastly articulate who we

are, which has meant examining our purpose and positioning within Geraldton. Our positioning

statement therefore captures the essence of who we are as a school so well:

“For Geraldton Christian families to whom it is important that their children are taught the

same faith and principles at school as at home, Strathalbyn Christian College is the only school

in the Geraldton area which delivers education, character development and skills from within a

Biblical life and worldview. Unlike any other school in Geraldton, Strathalbyn Christian

College teaches each subject’s curriculum from a biblical worldview and is able to genuinely

foster Christian character development because it’s staff are committed Christians who aim to

handle each situation by imitating Christ and to impact students with the reality of a living

faith.”

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT


God’s Work Creates Stability

We can turn only to the Word of God that lives and abides forever (1Pet. 1:24-25).

First and foremost, the Word of God instructs us to build our lives upon the Rock. As a College,

we have committed to prayer the strategic planning process and are developing a

very thorough plan for building upon our firm foundations. We came through re-registration

with excellent results, obtaining another four years of registration.

Those who build upon him and His word will be kept safe in the coming storms. Perhaps the

Psalmist was looking forward and speaking of Him when he uttered these words: “If you make

the Most High your dwelling – even the Lord, who is my refuge – then no harm will befall you, no disaster

will come near your tent” (Psalm 91:9-10).

Just as those great men of faith in the past knew that by trusting God they could be kept secure,

so too is our College kept safe by putting our trust in God. We have been greatly encouraged by

the number of new enrolments that add to stability against the overall trend of reduced numbers

at other private schools. Our parent satisfaction survey results were the highest received over

the 7 years of using the same survey, and staff retention is the best it’s been in 5 years. We have

a great deal to be thankful for.

To have God at our right hand is to consult Him in everything and to depend upon Him at all

times. The faith of the Tanakh dealt with the way a man walked, the way he talked, the way he

rose up and sat down, the way he wore his clothes, the way he married and raised children, the

way he built his house, the way he farmed, the way he cared for his animals, etc. It touched and

regulated his whole life. Today our faith in Jesus must be exactly this same kind of faith. It

absolutely MUST be a way of life that integrates everything into the whole, as reflected in the

College’s new vision statement:

To be the Geraldton school of choice for Christian families, providing world renowned,

biblically grounded, Christ centered wholistic education.

In Revelation, we see a New Testament people who have somehow managed to put God’s laws

into practice. In Revelation 12:17 we read of a group of Christians who have managed to

“…obey God’s commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus.” For us as a learning community, in

partnership with parents, I am greatly encouraged by the commitment of our staff to their own

faith journey, which in turn trains children in the way. ‘Learning God’s Way.’

Gavin Hirschhausen

Principal


WHOLE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

At Strathalbyn Christian College our approach to Curriculum is based on our values and beliefs.

“In partnership with parents we aim to make known the Lordship of Jesus Christ through excellence in

education to equip students for works of service.”

Our School Improvement Plan identified 5 main areas that we wanted to improve and implement

by December 2019:

• analysis and discussion of data;

• a culture that promotes learning;

• systematic curriculum delivery;

• differentiated teaching and learning;

• an expert teaching team.

Through inclusive education we endeavour to ensure that students develop skills to reach their

God-given potential in every area of their learning journey. We follow a differentiated approach

as part of our classroom practice. Standardised assessments are used, as well as in-class

assessments, which clearly measure the quality of understanding for each student. Data from

these assessments is used to inform planning and fosters creativity to address the diverse needs of

our students. Tasks set according to student need require students to develop higher-order

thinking skills to continually provide opportunity for learning. Through this process we identify

students at risk and intervene through Literacy and Numeracy Intervention programs.

We use Blooms Taxonomy as well as Solo Taxonomy to differentiate according to students’ needs.

We use Canvas as a Learning Management System and, where applicable, a flipped classroom

model is used to facilitate student learning and maximise learning time in class.

In 2018 we introduced Semester Exams for students in Years 7 to 10, to improve the academic

rigour of our students. We believe examinations prepare students well for the increased workload

in Year 11 and 12, and also helps to instil good work habits.

As standardised practice, we use Student Portfolios in Primary and Assessment Portfolios in

Secondary subjects. In some instances, an e-portfolio may be used in Canvas. The aim of student

portfolios is to gather information about student learning, implementation of the Western

Australian Curriculum and to monitor individual student growth. As a College we continue to

refine Canvas systems with teaching staff.

In the Early Learning Years, we use Synthetic Phonics from Pre-Primary to Year 1. Beginning in

Year 2 we use Words Their Way as a spelling program in primary. Synthetic Phonics is also used

for intervention, in upper primary and secondary, for students who are identified through

Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT), teacher observations and other assessments.

Our Inclusive Education Coordinator monitors the programs and makes adjustments if needed.

She works alongside trained Education Assistants, across all year levels, to assist students who are

identified as being at high educational risk.


We continually revise our practices and purchase new resources in Numeracy and Literacy, where

needed, to improve student learning.

Achieved in 2018:

1. All teaching staff attended a Professional State Symposium in June 2018 for all teaching staff;

2. Revised our Whole School Curriculum Plan and we wrote a new plan for 2019;

3. Revisited our Scope and Sequence documents for all Learning Areas in 2018;

4. Refine the Languages Scope and Sequence for implementation in Year 4;

5. Refined the developed a scope and sequence for Technologies Pre-Primary – Year 10;

Further improvement areas identified to reach our goals in 2019:

1. Refine Student Portfolios to provide a clear reflection of the students’ learning journey,

especially e-portfolios in secondary;

2. Refine the Kindy-Year 10 Judgement Standards as part of assessment process from

Pre-Primary-Year 10;

3. Refine assessments as a tool for student learning;

4. Shifted our way of thinking from “What are we teaching today?” to “What are we learning

today?”;

5. Refine and consolidate the National Quality Standards in Kindergarten;

6. Refine and consolidate the Early Years Learning Framework from Kindy to Year 2, especially

in programming;

7. Refine collaborative work between Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist/School

Psychologist and our Inclusive Education Coordinator.

Mrs Sophia de Lange

Deputy Principal Curriculum


In partnership with parents, Strathalbyn Christian College aims to

make known the Lordship of Jesus Christ through excellence in education

to equip students for works of service

NAPLAN TESTING (YEARS 3, 5, 7 AND 9)

Our curriculum improvement plan, developed at the College, continues to have an impact on

student learning. A lot of time and financial support has been given to staff to up-skill and equip

them to deliver a rich, differentiated curriculum. We endeavour to support our students to Learn

God’s Way, and to reach their personal best.

In 2018, NAPLAN results showed that the:

• Year 3 cohort is above the National mean in Numeracy, Reading and Grammar;

• Year 5 cohort improved in all learning areas. In reading, the cohort improved from 410 to

519 scale score points to be above the National mean;

• Year 7 cohort had steady progress in all learning areas;

• Year 9 cohort also improved in reading to be above the National mean in both Reading and

Grammar. Spelling also improved significantly for this cohort over time.

Every effort is made to support students to develop the skills and concepts they need to thrive

academically. We believe the key lies in social and emotional wellbeing and student engagement

to see improved student achievement.

A summary of the 2018 NAPLAN results for Strathalbyn Christian College can be viewed on the

My Schools Website: http://www.myschool.edu.au

UPPER SECONDARY PATHWAYS, YEARS 11/12

Typically students select one of the following Career Pathways:

• Vocational Education and Training

• University

• Employment

University

Students can select from 11 ATAR courses to obtain an ATAR for direct University entry.

Including small variations from year to year, around 50% of all Year 12 students select the ATAR

pathway.

In 2018, 5 students applied for direct entry to University. 100 per cent of applicants were offered

their first preference for study in 2019. Students can also follow an alternative entry program for

University via this route for 2019.

TEACHING & LEARNING

http://www.myschool.edu.au/


Vocational Education and Training

Year 11 and 12 students can select from various VET Certificate Courses across Year 11 and 12,

and Pre-Apprenticeship Courses through Central Regional TAFE. The College offers a Certificate

I/II/III Sport and Recreation, Certificate II Outdoor Recreation and will offer Certificate II/III in

Music Industry from 2019. Other Certificate Courses are offered through partnerships between

the College and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

The College offers support for students in school-based traineeships. This allows students to

combine work and study. In a unique arrangement, employment hours are completed on site

allowing both ATAR and non-ATAR students to enrol.

In 2018, we had 4 students who were offered full-time Apprenticeships, 2 Mechanical, 1 Painting

and 1 in Hospitality.

Post School Destinations – Year 12

8 students studied ATAR in 2018. 5 were offered at least 1 preference for University of their

choosing. 1 student is studying at University in 2019, the other students have deferred.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

The average attendance rate for students at Strathalbyn Christian College in 2018 was 93%.

The following table shows absences for each year level:

STUDENT RETENTION RATES

Years 2014-2015 2015-16 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019

Year 6 into 7 80% 82% 80% 70% 88%

Year 10 into 11 78% 88% 80% 72% 90%

87.00

88.00

89.00

90.00

91.00

92.00

93.00

94.00

95.00

96.00

ATTENDANCE 2018


FOLLOWING IS AN EXCERPT FROM THE ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Attendance

DAILY ROUTINE 1.1 Members of staff are on campus in preparation for the commencement of the school day at 8.20am.

Some staff are rostered on duty during this time to supervise students as they arrive. The school

day ends at 3.00pm, with staff on duty until 3.20pm on school days.

1.2 There is no formal supervision of students on College grounds before 8.20am or after 3.20pm.

Parents/guardians are requested not to drop their children off at the College before 8.20am and to

collect them promptly at the end of the day.

STUDENT LATE ATTENDANCE 1.3 Should a child be late to school for any reason, the parents/guardians are required to contact the

College by telephone, SMS or email before 9.00am on the day of the late arrival.

1.4 The student (or parent/guardian in the case of primary students) must visit Student Services and

use the kiosk to sign in to the College and receive a Late Slip to take to their class teacher. Note that

any student who arrives on campus after 8.40am must sign in late, and may receive an Infringement

unless a written note providing explanation for lateness is provided by parents/guardians.

STUDENT ILLNESS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY 1.5 If a child feels ill during school time the teacher will send him or her to Student Services for

assessment.

1.6 If necessary, Student Services will contact the parents/guardians and arrange for the child to be sent

home. If a child is injured during school time the same arrangements will apply. The College

reserves the right to seek immediate medical treatment for an injured child if the parents/guardians

cannot be contacted.

STUDENT LEAVING THE COLLEGE GROUNDS DURING SCHOOL HOURS 1.7 Students are not permitted to leave the College premises during the school day unless they have

parental permission. If the school believes the reason for the student leaving the grounds is

inadequate or is not satisfied that the student will be safe, permission will be refused.

Absence

STUDENT ABSENCE

2.1 Attendance figures for students are maintained by Student Services using the College’s electronic

database “Sentral”. Patterns of non-attendance are monitored by Student Services and the Student

Welfare Team.

2.2 Should a child be absent from school for any reason, the parents/guardians should contact the

College by 9.00am on the day of the absence. Parents/guardians may telephone the Office on 9938

9100, text 0481 070 669 or email [email protected] to advise student absence details.

mailto:[email protected]


2.3 The College will contact parents/guardians of students who are absent without notification by SMS.

The parent/guardian (usually the primary caregiver) will receive a text message and a contact

telephone number to advise them of their child’s absence. Parents/guardians should reply to the

text within one hour of receiving it, giving a detailed explanation for their child’s absence (“sick”,

or “family reasons” is not sufficient information). Parents/guardians can either text a reply back to

the SMS number or call the College Office on 9938 9100.

2.4 Student Services will follow up all unexplained absences or lack of response to the generated SMS

message with a personalised email to the parent/guardian of the missing child. This will occur as

soon as possible following SMS messages being dispatched.

2.5 If a child is absent for more than three consecutive days, a medical certificate may be requested by

Student Services who will contact the parent/guardian by telephone or e-mail to discuss and

determine the cause of the extended absence. Extended absences or multiple absences over a period

of time will be reported to Student Welfare Team. Class Teachers (Primary) and Year Group

Coordinators (Secondary) will contact parents/guardians by telephone seeking an explanation.

STUDENT REGULAR ABSENCES

2.6 If a student is absent on a regular basis their parents/guardians will be contacted by Student Services

and a legitimate reason (i.e. doctor’s certificate) for the absences requested.

2.7 If the school believes the reasons for the absences are inadequate and the absences continue, the

parents/guardians will be asked to attend an appointment with the Principal or Deputy Principal to

discuss attendance issues.

2.8 Continued absence without proper consultation and certification may result in termination of

enrolment.

STUDENT ABSENCES FOR HOLIDAYS DURING TERM TIME

2.9 As students are required to attend school by law (Education Act 1999) the College asks that families

make travelling arrangements during holiday periods to avoid any disruption to the learning and

homework routines of their children.

2.10 All notifications of extended leave by parents/guardians (10 school days or more, either consecutive

or cumulative in one calendar year) for students during the school term for any reason whatsoever

must be made using the Student Absence Notification Form and should be submitted to the

Principal at least one month (30 days) before the requested leave time. [See Appendix A]

2.11 Parents/guardians may be required to attend an appointment with the Principal to discuss the

absence notification. Upper secondary students are strongly discouraged from taking leave for any

reason during term time.

2.12 It is essential that students continue with an agreed College education programme during their

absence from school. Parents of primary children should contact the teacher to request work for

their child. Secondary students’ work will be available in Canvas (learning management system)

for students to continue on with during an absence from school. Parents should ensure that children

complete the school work provided, and maintain regular contact with their child’s teacher/s.

2.13 It is important to note that the College cannot be held accountable if the children fall behind in their

studies.

2.14 Families who take their children on extended holidays during school term time and whose children

are not present for Commonwealth and State Census dates may be required to make additional

payments to school fees if the child’s absence precludes the College from receiving either State or

Commonwealth per capita grants for the missing child/children.


The College has a variety of initiatives and programmes which “value add” to a student’s learning

experience, and also help to build community with our College families.

• Highly resourced pastoral care team, equipped and trained to ensure sound social and emotional well-

being of all students

• PATS testing every 8 months (Years 1 to 11) to identify student strengths & weaknesses & monitor

students’ learning journey

• Buddy Program - Secondary classes matched with Primary classes to promote social skills between

different age groups, building trust & leadership skills & opportunity for works of service

• Strong community focus on works of service across whole College and wider Community

Other activities are outlined below:

Arts / LOTE

• Arts Camp to Perth, Yr 11/12

• The Sound of Music (Whole School Musical)

• Yrs 9-12 Australian Chamber Orchestra Performance

• Geraldton Music Festival Senior Band

• Musica Viva – Entourage, Yrs 1-6

• Harmony Day Indonesian Dance Yr 7

• Instrumental Music Showcase

• Performance Team

• Band Spectacular Combined Schools

Technology

• Sustainable Neighbourhood Garden Visits

• Beachlands Community Garden Visits

• Chapman River Water Testing

• BCMI Excursion, Yr 9

• Farmer on Your Plate – Yagan Square, Perth (Yr 10/11 students & staff)

• Excursion to Farm, Plant Production, Yr 11/12

Science / HASS / Maths

• SciTech Incursion

• Wastewise Treatment Plant Excursion, Yr 7

• Science/Engineering Challenge Yrs 6/9

• Student Health Academy, Yr 10

• Numero Challenge

• History Excursion, Yr 2

Physical Education / Outdoor Ed

• Swimming Lessons, PP-Yr 6

• Swimming Carnival Primary, Yrs 3-6

• Champion Schools Basketball, Yr 3-6

• T20 Blast Primary Cricket Carnival

• Perth Scorchers Cricket Bus & Sport Activity, Yrs 4-6

• Surfgroms Before School Surfing, Primary

• Try Rugby, Primary

• Buccs Basketball Visit

• Soccer West Clinic, Yr 1-7

• 7 A-side Soccer, PP-Yr 6

• Swimming Training/Carnival, Yrs 6-12

• Interschool ACC Carnivals in Perth for Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country & Triathlon

• Local Interschool Sport Competitions – Swimming, Football, Netball, Surfing, Soccer, Cross Country, Athletics, Badminton

• Abseiling Trip to Kalbarri, Yr 8

• Triathlon, Yr 8

• Chapman River Walk, Yr 7

• Surf Camp, Yr 9

• Sport & Rec Camps, Yrs 9-12

• Strath Lions Soccer Club, first season

Camps

• Canberra, Yr 6

• Service Experience, Yr 8

• Pilgrimage to Uluru, Yr 9 - optional

• Service Camp to Carnarvon, Yr 10

• Aspire UWA Camps Perth, Yrs 9 & 11

Edland Community Library

• Open to all community members during school terms

• Koorong Book Fair

• Book Week Celebrations

Year 12 Graduation

• Dance Lessons

• Graduation & Graduation Dinner, Yr 12 students & families

• Year 12 Ball

Indigenous Programs

• NAIDOC Celebration – Assembly & Activities

• Indigenous Tennis Come & Try Day

• Ngarlu Get Togethers for secondary girls

College Events

• Welcome Feast

• Sean W Smith Concert

• Whole School Assemblies

• Primary & Secondary Assemblies

• Combined Universities Parent Info Night Yrs 10/12

• Pathways to Upper Secondary Information Evening, Yrs 9/10

• Christian Certificate of Education (for parents & community members)

• Parent Info Evenings/Events to educate & empower parents

• Parents & Friends Team – parents encouraged to volunteer at the College

• Strong Parent Association (“moral owners” of the College) - GCCSA

• Grand-friends Morning Tea - Primary

• Bike-a-thon - Primary & Secondary

• Kapture School Photos

• Twilight Taster for prospective Kindy parents

• Wednesday Worship, before school

• Homework Club, Tues/Thur after school

• End of Year Presentation Events – Early Learning Years, Primary & Secondary

• Worship Assemblies

Student Council

• Student Councillors elected by peers – leadership opportunities

• Primary Games Nights

• Secondary Social/Movie Night

• Fundraising – Dress Up Days for Mission Projects e.g. Casa Vida East Timor/Bali, Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes, Clancy’s Ministry

• Lunch at Parliament House in Perth, Secondary, Yrs 10-12

• Retreats/team building time

• Bandanna Day - CanTEEN fundraiser

• Laying wreath at HMAS Sydney II 77th Commemorative Sunset Service & ANZAC Day Service

Primary Students

• Kindy Excursion to Macey’s Farm

• Better Beginnings Library Program, Kindy

• 100 Days of School Celebration, Pre-Primary

• International Mud Day, K & PP

• Bunnings Excursion, Pre-Primary

• Crazy Olympics

• Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Kindy-Yr 6

• Clean Up Australia Day, Yrs 1-6

• Beyond Primary Event, Yrs 4-6

• NAPLAN Yrs 3, 5

• End of Primary Celebration, Yr 6

• Dental Screening, PP, Y3, Y6

Secondary Students

• NAPLAN Yrs 7 & 9

• Immunisations, Yr 8, Yr 10

• Buddy Program with Rangeway Primary School, Yr 10

• Rotary Young Driver Awareness Programme, Yr 10

• OLNA Testing, Yr 10-12 as required

• Religion & Life Excursion, Yr 11

• Defence Course Recruiting Visit ,Yr 11 & 12

• Yr 12 MDT Bunnings Visit

• End of Year Activity Day, Yrs 7-12

• Future Directions at TAFE, Yr 9

VALUE-ADDED ACTIVITIES


All Teachers at Strathalbyn Christian College are registered with the WA Teacher Registration

Board (TRB) and have teaching qualifications from an accredited higher education authority.

The College has 1 staff member (relief) of Aboriginal descent.

QUALIFICATIONS OF TEACHING STAFF

QUALIFICATIONS OF TEACHING STAFF

Type of Degree No. of Staff – 2018

3 Year Degree 0

4 Year Degree 35

Post Graduate Qualification 12

Masters Level Degree 1

STAFF ATTENDANCE

& PROPORTION OF STAFF RETAINED FROM PREVIOUS YEAR

Staff attendance for staff at the College during 2018 was 96% for teaching staff, and 96% for non-

teaching staff. Staff retained from 2017 to 2018 was 93%.

STAFF MOVEMENTS

STAFF

New Teaching Staff:

• Andre Steenekamp

• Jordan Sanders

• Lizette Labuschagne

• Nathan Rennie

• Bruce Douglas

New Ancillary Staff:

• Wesley Sanders

• Ben Phillips

Departing Teaching Staff:

• Lachlan Anderson

• Inge Rice

• Robert Shaw

• Ruth Wright/Stevens

Departing Ancillary Staff:

• John Paxa

• Doreen McKay

• John Royce

• Lorraine du Boulay


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The total funds expended on staff professional development in 2018 was $70,001, made up of

course fees, travel and accommodation.

Professional Development undertaken by staff:

ADMIN

• CEN PD God Story

ART

• Delivering Year 11/12 ATAR Visual Arts

CANTEEN

• Geraldton Canteen

CURRICULUM

• Inquiry Based Learning

• CEN State Conference

• Chemistry Moderation

• Science Moderation

• English Moderation

• PE Moderation

• Cross Curricular – Food & Fibre

Technology

• GAWA Annual Secondary

Conference

• Sharp Reading – Decoding

strategy instruction

• Sharp Reading &

Comprehensive Strategy

Instruction

• History Teachers Assn WA

Revision Seminar

• Writing Focus – Dyslexia

Foundation

• Big Day Out on SSD Term 4

• Curriculum by Design

• EA – The role of the EA

• Cert IV Training & Assessing

CURRICULUM

• NQS & ELYF PD

• SIRS

• Career Development in Schools

• ELYF Framework

• P-12 School Information – SCSA

• Using Brightpath to improve

student learning

• History Teachers Assn of WA

• Conference

• Bright Paths Writing

• Certificate of Christian

Education

• Canvas Training

• Differentiation

• TDS Indonesian K-6 Planning,

task

• Design and assessment

• AEDC Training

• The Voices of Autism

• Literacy Learning in a Play &

• Inquiry Classroom

• Soil Health & Carbon Farming

Seminar

WELFARE

• First Aid Requalification

HLTAID001

• Surf Rescue Requalification

• Coping with Stress, Staff Welfare

• Positive Schools Mental Health &

Wellbeing Conference

• Introduction to Narrative

Approaches in Therapy

• Youth Mental Health First Aid &

Strategy Workshop

• Eyes Open Social Media –

Cybersafety

• Grooming

• Headspace Schools Review of

Suicide Postvention Procedure

• Mandatory Reporting

• Law for School Counsellors

• Mental Health Workshop

• Stress Management at Work

• SDERA Safer/Resilient Teens

• SDERA – Keys for Life

• Promoting Wellbeing, Resilience

& Academic Engagement

• Teacher-Student Boundaries &

Grooming

FINANCE

• Taxation & Payroll

LEADERSHIP

• Communication - Having

difficult conversations

IT SYSTEMS

• School Server Configuration &

Maintenance

• EdTech Summit

PERSONNEL

• Working with Children Checks

and Child Safety Made Simple

• HR Short Course


CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Capital expenditure in 2018 included the following: • Replace Evaporative Air-conditioning Units with Refrigerated Units in the following rooms:

Kindergarten (x2)

3 Lower Primary Rooms + Activity Room

Replace 1 Unserviceable Unit in Library.

• Musical Instruments

• Catering Carts (x2)

• Video Camera for Marketing

• New Shredder for Staff Room

• Plastic Lockers for Year 7 students

• Large Venue Projector for Hall

• Fabricate Seeder for Wholistic Land Management

• Continue to purchase books for Library

GROUNDS EXPENDITURE

Larger areas of Expenditure for 2018 included the following: • Replenishing sand in soft fall areas around playground equipment and beach volleyball courts

• Fertiliser

• Reticulation Repairs

• Annual Tree Lopping Programme (external)

BUILDING & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

Continued routine maintenance was carried out on College buildings and equipment

throughout the year, and included the following: • Increasing airflow in Administration Offices

• Plumbing Pre-Primary sink to sewer line

• Repairs to John Deere Tractor bonnet

• Repair Shade Sails in Secondary area

• Continuing with globe and light replacements – upgrading to LED where appropriate

• Routine checking of Fire Extinguishers, hoses etc

• Routine checking of RDC’s (external)

• Routine maintenance of Evaporative Coolers (external)

• Routine checking of Security System (external)

• Routine Pest Control. (external)

• Routine Carpet Cleaning. (external)

• Routine tagging of electrical appliances. (internal)

• Replacing cisterns as required

BUILDING / GROUNDS / EQUIPMENT


$

College Fees 1,277,547

Government (per capita) 5,010,118

Donations 8,115

Interest & Other 285,689

________

Total 6,581,470

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SCHOOL INCOME BY FUNDING SOURCE


In July, 72 people took the time to complete the Parent Satisfaction Survey for the College. It was

a very helpful exercise to gain insight into how the College is performing.

97% of respondents indicated that they either strongly agreed (SA) or agreed (A) with the

statement that they were “pleased to be a part of Strathalbyn Christian College”. 100% of respondents

said that “SCC makes me feel welcome” while 93% responded positively to the proposition that “My

child is happy going to SCC”. All of these were improved results from the year before.

Feedback from parents/guardians is extremely helpful as we seek to improve delivery and

strengthen areas of weakness. We also need to know where we are succeeding and what programs

we have in place to support the values we are aiming to achieve.

Teachers also survey students to gauge an understanding from the student’s perspective on how

they are performing. Data clearly shows a correlation between student satisfaction with teacher

performance and best practice.

The College does have a Complaints Form, available from the front office or on the website, and

feedback is always welcome from parents at any time during the year.

PARENT, TEACHER & STUDENT SATISFACTION


The Geraldton Christian Community Schools Association Board met 10 times in 2018.

Board Members who served were:

Name & Position Tenure

Mrs Lorena Bennett – Board Chair January to December

Mr David Crossley - Communications January to December

Mr Nathan Boothman January to December

Mr Ray Fabian January to December

Mrs Sarah James-Wallace January to June

Mr Peter Rankine - Deputy Chair January to March

Mr Andrew Beard - Secretary January to March

Mr Andrew Beard (Temporary Secondment) July to December

THIS REPORT HAS BEEN PREPARED TO COMPLY WITH THE

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S SCHOOL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

ANY QUERIES ARISING FROM THIS REPORT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL.

COLLEGE BOARD

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