Ipswich Grammar School a Tradition of Innovation Since 1863
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IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL A TRADITION OF INNOVATION SINCE 1863 IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT to the Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008 IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL A TRADITION OF INNOVATION SINCE 1863 2008 ANNUAL REPORT to the Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Curriculum • Good academic results, although our OP 1’s were down on previous years , only 3, we still maintained our mean average of over half the cohort achieving 1-8. 92% of total population received a tertiary offer. • QCS Results – above the state average for all students. Important to note above state average for all students and better results than girls on the Writing Task. • Continued offering and maintaining of school based traineeships. • Being part of the Boeing partnership with schools has been very beneficial to the school • Accreditation of school’s AQTF Policy (Australian Quality and Training Framework) for delivery of VET subjects. • Development of industry links. IRSIL (Ipswich Regional and Industry Links organization) and various RTOs for delivery of courses, traineeships. • Participation in Youth Access Programs for students at risk. • Continuing the Agenda for Excellence – middle management in Annual Operational Plans address the areas of Literacy, Numeracy, Technology. • Planning for 2009 implementation of joint campus arrangement for subjects, Tourism and Hospitality. • Continued development of Life Skills programs. • Junior School Curriculum redesign – students undertake specialist studies in Art, Music, Drama, ITAD. • In-service of staff in IT, Behaviour Management, and WHO&S including presentations by specialists in boys’ education – Ian Lillico, Dr John Irvine. • Expansion of Visual and Performing Arts curriculum. • Continued development of Excellence in Sports programs. • Development of Integrated Studies across the curriculum. • Excellence in results in various subject competitions – ACER, Australian Schools etc. Staffing and Structure • Restructure of Science faculties. • Heads of Departments develop Operational Plans. • Performance Review of Middle Management and Senior Teachers. • Staff Development – curriculum reviews, middle school philosophies. • Attendance at a variety of professional development seminars by AISQ, Education Queensland, Universities. • Development of Year Masters’ roles and duties. • Maintenance of highly qualified staff. • First Year Teacher Induction Program. • Expansion of a Middle School concept Co-Curricular Activities • Continued good results in the GPS sports and activities areas, winning GPS Premierships. • GPS Track & Field champions for 8th year in succession. • Expansion of the Excellence in Sports program. • Closer links forged with outside sporting and community agencies. Financial • The School remained cashflow positive. • Another aim was ensure outstanding debts as at the year end remained at around 1% or better and this was also achieved. • 2009 projections ensure both profit and a cashflow positive scenario. • Continued refurbishment and air-conditioning of facilities. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION CONSTITUTION, GOALS AND FUNCTIONS 1.0 The Act 1.1 Legislation The Board of Trustees is a body corporate established under the Grammar Schools Act 1975 (The Act) and is a Statutory Body under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 and subject to an audit by the Queensland Audit Office. The School was established in 1863. 1.2 Minister Responsible The Minister responsible for the administration of the legislation is defined in the Act as “The Minister for Education or other Ministers of the Crown, who, at the material time, is charged with the administration of the above act and includes a minister of the Crown who is temporarily performing the duties of the Minister”. 2.0 The School’s Statutory Objectives, Functions and Powers 2.1 Objectives of the Board of Trustees The Board consists of 7 members, 4 nominated by the Minister and 3 elected by subscribers to the Building Fund. The Board term is 4 years and the current Board were elected January 2007. The Objectives are not specified in the Grammar Schools Act 1975, however we have included objectives that are consistent with the school’s policy. The Board of Trustees work in the closest consultation with the Headmaster/CEO to ensure: • students are enrolled on a non-selective basis; • the allocation of resources is adequate to allow the school to meet the goals of its Mission Statement; • funds are provided for bursaries to be offered so that students whose parents cannot meet the costs of attending the School may attend and for scholarships to reward students for their academic achievements; • co-operation in educational and related projects with other schools which have similar aims and objectives without losing its independence and its single sex status; and • the School has the conditions which will facilitate the recruitment and retention of teachers whose qualifications, both academic and personal, are consistent with the values, ethics and professional standard of teaching that will ensure the achievement of the Mission Statement. - 2 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION 2.2 Functions of the Board of Trustees –as defined in the Act: (a) supervise, maintain and control the conduct of the School for which the Board is constituted; (b) erect, alter, add to, purchase or sell buildings used or to be used for or in connection with the School; (c) effect general improvements to the premises used or to be used for or in connection with the School; (d) provide in the School relevant courses of instruction; (e) make, with the approval of the Governor in Council in relation to the School for which the Board is constituted, rules, not inconsistent with this Act, providing for or with respect to:- (i) fees to be paid by or on behalf of students enrolled thereat; (ii) the management and control thereof; (iii) The discipline and conduct of students enrolled thereat. 2.3 Powers of the Board as are conferred or imposed upon it under the Act A board shall have and may exercise and perform such powers and functions as are conferred or imposed upon it by or under this Act. The board has the following powers: (a) By-law making power. (b) Power to establish trust funds and to accept gifts and the like subject to conditions (c) Power to establish investment common funds. (d) Appointment of employees. (e) Superannuation scheme (f) Power to enter into financial arrangements LOCATION OF IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL Principal location: Grammar School Hill, Darling Street, Ipswich QLD 4305 Other locations: Sporting – Pearse Drive, Brassall QLD 4305 Telephone: 07 3280 1300 Fax: 07 3280 1311 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.igs.qld.edu.au CRICOS 004998 - 3 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION 3.0 The School’s Goals as identified in its Strategic Plan - 2008-2011 3.1 Mission Statement The Ipswich Grammar School strives for excellence; to lead in the field of educating young men for the world of tomorrow. The School will plan, develop and maintain first class staff, and resources. It will manage its affairs to continue to be an outstanding educational establishment, and it will meet the needs of all with an interest in its operation. The School strives in developing in its students: • Education to their potential • Full and rounded personal growth • Spiritual growth • Self-discipline • Qualities of leadership and responsibility • Motivation to achieve, and • Ability to take their place in society. The School values the staff and nurtures their professional development. It acknowledges its responsibilities to the School family, the community, the nation and the future. 3.2 Goals and Objectives Curriculum: • Maintain and actively encourage a high level of parent/school communication and co-operation. • Establish teaching strategies designed to encourage students to learn and to maximize their academic and physical capacities. • Provide courses of study, which enable students to develop the awareness, tolerance and flexibility needed to succeed in contemporary society. • Maintain a commitment to academic excellence by encouraging students to maximize their academic and physical capacities. • Provide extensive and diverse co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes to complement the classroom learning. Resources: Human • Appoint and maintain a stable, highly qualified and dedicated staff who support the aims and objectives of the School • Facilitate suitable industrial provisions appropriate to the aims and objectives of the School. - 4 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Goals and Objectives (cont.) Physical • Provide and maintain up to date physical resources necessary to implement the School’s aims and objectives. To this end there is a constant year round refurbishment plan that includes upgrading of facilities as well as repairs and maintenance of existing buildings, plant and equipment. Financial • Generate and manage the funds necessary to finance the human and physical resources necessary for the School. This area of the school is managed very closely and is reported at Board level, each month, in relation to the approved school budget. Last year we submitted 2007 school figures to Somerset Survey to establish