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.
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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.
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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 benchmarks for the schools financial progress.
• Working Capital IGS – 3.22 Average – 1.03 • Cash Flow IGS – 0.27 Average – 0.87 • Fees paid within 90 days IGS – 95% Average – 93% • Debts Written off IGS – 1.51% Average – 5.37% • Discounts IGS – 11.4% Average – 9.1% • Teacher wage per student IGS – $7,476 Average - $6,838 • Net Operating Margin IGS – 3.78% Average – 12.93% • Income Per Student IGS - $11,785 Average - $10,032 • Expenditure per Student IGS - $12,474 Average -$10,171 • Student Teacher ratio IGS – 11.9 Average – 11.9
The school will continue to utilise this Somerset survey and has lodged 2008 figures with the organization for benchmarking for the 2008 year, which in turn will give us an indication of how the school performed in relation to the 2007 year.
Time • Instigate regular reviews to determine appropriate utilisation of time to meet the challenge of the curriculum and other needs of the School.
Interpersonal Processes: • Arrange appropriate communication procedures between the Board of Trustees and the School community.
Community Interactions: • Encourage all staff to create and maintain an acceptable public image of the School within the community. • Prepare and implement the most appropriate organisational structure to effectively manage the affairs to achieve the aims and objectives of the School.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION The School’s goals and objectives are consistent 2008 through to 2012. However they are constantly reviewed to determine their relevance within a changing competitive environment. For instance reviews of staffing and human resources as well as curriculum offerings are continually being undertaken. The Senior Management team report via the Headmaster/CEO to the Board of Trustees, monthly, in regards to how the school is performing in relation to the goals set.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
(C) STRUCTURE
1.0 School Structure
1.1 Management Structure
The School is managed by a Board of Trustees which delegates to the Headmaster/CEO the responsibility for the recruitment, employment of staff and the management of the School on a day to day basis. The Headmaster/CEO has engaged senior executives (called the Senior Management Team) to assist in the management thereof.
The Board of Trustees has one sub-committee, the Audit Committee which reports/advises directly to the Board of Trustees on issues regarding internal and external audit procedures, financial and associated matters.
Senior Management Team:
Headmaster/CEO: Mr Denis Frederiksen Deputy Headmaster - Curriculum: Mr Mike Connors Deputy Headmaster - Students: Mr Jonathon Snow Deputy Headmaster - Administration Mr Anthony Buckley Secretary to the Board/Commercial Manager: Mr Bill Allan
1.2 Staff Structure
Staff:
A total of 165 people were employed during 2008 of which 94 were teaching staff and 71 were ancillary/non-teaching staff members, of which 133 were full-time staff and 32 casual and part-time staff members as shown below.
Total Full-time Cas/P-Time Teaching staff: Teacher 90 88 2 Student Counsellor 2 2 - Resource Teacher 1 1 - Teacher / Librarian 1 1 - 94 92 2 Ancillary Staff: Specialist Support Staff 6 4 2 Aides 20 - 20 Administration & Clerical 21 21 - Buildings & Grounds 13 13 - Domestic 4 2 2 Laundry 1 - 1 Nursing 6 1 5 _ _ _ 71 41 30 - 7 -
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
1.2 Staff Structure (cont.)
Organisational Chart:
Board of Trustees
Senior Management Team
Boarding Curriculum Students / Co- Accounts / Grounds & Pastoral Care Curricula Administration Maintenance
2.0 Board of Trustees
The first Board of Trustees of Ipswich Grammar School was elected on 25 March 1862. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of four years of whom: (a) four are persons nominated by the Minister (b) three are persons who have donated or subscribed to the School and elected as prescribed by the Act.
Membership of the Board for 2008 was:
Government appointment
Mr Grant Wallace – (Chairman) Chartered Accountant Mrs Leah Smith Businesswoman Ms Wendy Bourne Parliamentary Secretary Mr Bob Slater Pharmacist
Elected representatives Mr Jon Kent (Deputy Chairman) Solicitor Dr Andrew Winter Anaesthetist Mr Mark Wilton Company Director
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
3.0 Controlled Entity – Ipswich Grammar School Building Fund
3.1 Authority for its Establishment
The Board of Trustees of the Ipswich Grammar School established a Building Fund (called the Ipswich Boy’s Grammar School Centenary Building Fund) managed by the Trustees and established in accordance with “The Charitable Collections Act 1952”.
The Building Fund was established to assist the school in raising funds to further the school building, maintenance and capital expenditure program. Operations of the fund are reported to the Board on a monthly basis and are controlled by the Senior Management Team on day-to-day operational issues.
3.2 Audit
The Board of Trustees is constituted and has powers to operate and function in accordance with Section 7 of the Act. The accounts and records of the School and the Building fund are audited annually by the Auditor-General or a person authorised by the Auditor-General. (Appendix A - Statutory Accounts)
(e) REVIEW OF THE PROGRESS OF THE TRUSTEES’ STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS DURING 2008
The Board of Trustee’s held 9 monthly meetings throughout the year, the Headmaster/CEO presented a number of reviews for consideration by the Board in relation to matters pertaining to the Strategic Plan of the school.
As the Board meets monthly it is continually monitoring the schools progress towards its Strategic Plan and reviews the current months financials against budget and Year to date against budget, with a further comparison to previous 2 years, along with any explanations of variances to budget. As presented by the schools accountable officer. The Board is then able to accurately consider proposals made by the Senior Management Team, in conjunction with the Strategic Plan developments and then monitor the impact that the proposals would have on annual operating costs and long- term maintenance provisions. All meetings and decisions are duly minuted and checked by the QAO Auditors to verify that the Board is performing its functions in line with the act.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
(ea) INFORMATION ABOUT OVERSEAS TRAVEL UNDERTAKEN
No officers or members travelled overseas on school business. (eb) IGS EXPENDITURE ON CONSULTANCIES
• Management Nil • HR Management Nil • Information Technology Nil • Communications Nil • Finance/Accounting $9,149 • Professional/Technical $31,044
(f) REVIEW OF THE SCHOOL’S OPERATIONS
1.0 Nature, range and significant operations
Attached at Annexure B is a copy of the 2008 Headmaster/CEO’s Report which was distributed to all members of the School community and delivered verbally by the Headmaster/CEO at the 2008 Speech Night. The report is all encompassing and contains an outline of the nature and range of the School’s operations and a summary of significant events during 2008.
However, the Headmaster/CEO’s report did not include 2008 OP results, as 2008 academic results were not available at the time of his report. The 2008 year was good with IGS achieving 3 OP1’s. A summary of our results over the past five years have been excellent, (Refer below table)
Number Cumulative number Cumulative % OP 08 07 06 05 04 08 07 06 05 04 08 07 06 05 04 1 3 5 4 4 9 3 5 4 4 9 2 4 4 4 8 2 3 3 8 4 3 6 8 12 8 12 5 6 11 7 10 3 4 1 4 3 6 10 9 16 11 18 8 7 15 10 15 4 7 8 5 6 4 17 17 21 17 22 13 13 19 15 18 5 10 5 6 6 8 27 22 27 23 30 21 17 25 20 25 6 6 9 4 4 8 33 31 31 27 36 25 23 29 24 30 7 4 7 5 7 7 37 38 36 34 43 28 29 33 30 36 8 7 5 5 8 11 44 43 41 42 54 33 33 38 37 45 9 6 8 5 7 3 50 51 46 49 63 38 39 43 43 53 10 9 7 6 3 6 59 58 52 52 69 45 45 48 46 58 <1 24 26 28 26 19 83 84 80 78 88 63 65 60 68 73 5 <2 12 11 10 10 10 40 31 21 26 15 93 90 91 91 86 0 3 5 1 4 3 <2 13 12 11 11 12 9 14 12 10 17 100 100 100 100 100 5 2 9 3 4 0
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION 2.0 Changes in the Law, the economic climate or other factors that have affected or may affect the School
The current economic climate has affected the school’s enrolments. With a number of new schools having been established within or adjacent to the school catchment areas, the Board is fully aware of the impact these schools are having on enrolment numbers. The Board, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, is developing initiatives to arrest the problem and is included in the strategic plans for the school. Other changes which are affecting or could affect the School and its operations in the future include: • Agricultural College Act 2005 • Anti Discrimination Act 1991 • Associations Incorporation Act 1981 • Australian Heritage Commission Act 1975 • Child Care Act 2002 • Child Protection Act 1999 • Collections Act 1999 • Copywrite Act 1968 • Education (Accreditation of Non State Schools) Act 2001 • Education (Overseas Students) Act 1996 • Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 • Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Act 2005 • Education (Queensland Studies Authority) Act 2002 • Education (Work Experience) Act 1996 • Environmental Protection Act 1994 • Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 • Fringe Benefits Tax Act 1986 • Grammar Schools Act 1975 • GST Act 2000 • Industrial Relations Act 1999 • Racial Discrimination Act 1975 • Sex Discrimination Act 1984 • Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 • Superannuation Guarantee Act 1992 • Vocational Education, Training & Employment Act 2000 • Workplace Health & Safety Act 1995 • Federal Governments Work Choices Regulations. • The implications of Education Queensland’s Strategic Plan – Towards 2010 on the management and operations of the School. • Duty of Care issues • Administering of Drugs in Schools • Intellectual Property in Schools • Legal issues in relation to and the usage of the Internet in Schools
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• Changes in Teachers Award – Non- Governmental
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION 3.0 Human resource issues
The Senior Management Team for 2008 consisted of the Headmaster/CEO and a Deputy Headmaster – Curriculum, a Deputy Headmaster – Students and a Deputy Headmaster - Administration and the Secretary to Board of Trustees.
Middle management (Year Masters) were reviewed in conjunction with their individual performance criteria. New position descriptions were developed which dove-tailed with the Senior Management structure. A copy of the detailed organisational structure is appended. (Appendix C)
Throughout the year the Board has continued to encourage and assist staff to attend a wide range of external seminars and workshops appropriate to their vocations. Internal staff development and training has also been maintained at a high level. Significant expenditure has been incurred to enhance staff computer and information technology skills.
Staff involved in the area of Workplace, Health and Safety and Industrial Relations have access to a number of important and significant seminars.
4.0 Matters of interest to Special Interest Groups served or regulated by the School
The Ipswich Grammar School Parents’ and Friends’ Association, the Ipswich Grammar School Ladies Welfare Association and the Ipswich Grammar School Old Boys’ Association carried out many fund raising ventures during the 2008 year including Second hand clothing store, a book store, barbeques and raffles.
The school is involved in many and varied sports both during and after school, and on weekends and as such has a myriad of parent support groups that fund raise, cater and generally help out. Examples of assistance from these groups are resurfacing tennis courts, resurfacing basketball court, covers for the swimming pool, water fountains around the grounds, just to name a few.
Concerning outside special interest groups, the School assists Legacy via a polished coin donation every ANZAC day and donations from staff on a monthly basis is collected for the Blue Nursing Service. The student body also has various charity days, plain clothes days to raise money for cancer research and other charitable organisations nominated by the boys.
Through these associated groups, the fostering of links to the wider community is enhanced.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION 5.0 Meetings of the Board
The Trustees held nine Board Meetings during the 2008 year. The Trustees discharge their duties on an honorary and voluntary basis.
(g) REVIEW OF IGS PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING ITS GOALS
1.0 Financial
The financial goals for the organisation was formalised with the adoption of the 2008 budget. The School entity had an operating deficit of $437,000, the major contributor to this result was depreciation expense of $2.2 million. When this book figure is taken out the school made a surplus, which is positive affirmation of the Boards and the Senior Managements Team’s efforts to turn the school around and run a sound business.
Another aim was ensure outstanding debts as at the year end remained at around 1% or better and this was also achieved. (refer Statutory Accounts, Annexure A)
2.0 Curriculum
With the P-3 years coming online in 2006, a major task was the meshing of the curriculum for a P–10 focus: the development of continua. Heads of Departments worked in organizing curriculum frameworks, overviews that embedded the priorities of literacy, numeracy and technology. The curriculum for the Senior Phase, Years 10 – 12 was also reviewed in light of government directions with further planning during 2008 and implementation in 2009. Crucial to these changes in curriculum are the questions. What are the essential learnings, skills and knowledge students need on exiting the school and how best to prepare boys for life after school? A definite challenge!
3.0 Resources
Major staff changes have occurred with many new teachers starting along with major upgrades to a/v and computer networks/software that have taken place throughout the year. Most of this has been in preparation for the 2009 teaching year and is a culmination of the overall strategic plan for the continued growth of the school.
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• The refurbishment of older Heritage listed buildings for teaching and office space.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
• Installation of school wide WIFI; • Upgrade of Boarding facilities; • New school bus. • New computers have been installed in all computer laboratories. • Upgrade of library computers and teaching area;
4.0 Community Interactions/Interpersonal Processes
Both of these areas are adequately covered through our weekly news letter the “Grammar Word” and our 6 monthly publication “Red & White” and finally our annual School Magazine. The School also has various events, such as open days, Speech Night, Prefect indentures, as well as parent information evenings and parent seminars, all of which enable the school to keep its parent community up to date and informed.
The School also conducts various surveys of parents, community, staff and students to gauge how effective or appropriate the school is going with the education of students and its interaction with its customers and the greater community. In all surveys, too date, it is all very positive and rather than “Rest on our Laurels” we continue to monitor all feedback and adjust policies and programs to suit.
The Headmasters/CEO’s report encompasses the School’s performance compared to State averages and our goals. (refer Appendix B)
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THEIPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
(h) REVIEW OF PROPOSED FORWARD OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL
1.0 Forward plans and proposed changes to operations
Underpinning the Strategic Plan is an Agenda for Excellence whereby all significant areas of the school will develop and implement Annual Operational Plans, Program managers in the areas of Student Services and Curriculum have clearly defined duties which are to bring about desired outcomes. As well as these, the Junior School, the co-curricular (Sports and Activities department), boarding house, financial and commercial divisions will also present Operational Procedures and Planning.
Continued management of facilities will be maintained under the authority of the Commercial Manager. In the areas of marketing and enrolments, a number of key strategies have been implemented to improve student numbers.
Continued refurbishment of class room and student facilities and upgrading of computer resources will be ongoing to encompass new initiatives in boy’s education and financial goals.
2.0 2009 Goals
Most importantly, the financial goal, as the 2009 budget predicts, a surplus from recurrent income and expenditure and a strong positive cashflow position. Continued increase in enrolments to help the financial goal.
Also a review of the overall strategic plan has begun with the following sub headings:
• Background • Governance • Administrative Structure • Program Maintenance • Competition • Recent Improvements • Strategies for the future • Current/future enrolments based on marketing/demographic studies • Plans for future increase in enrolments • Limits to enrolments • Audit of current occupancy rates • Audit of future occupancy rates • Needs analysis with respect to facilities • Master Plan for future developments • Capacity to lower commitment to bursaries - 15 -
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• Opportunities to boost income: eg • Child Care • Land Development • Other
A list of possible improvements to IGS for 2009 and beyond:
• Air conditioning - Auditorium • Upgrading Health Centre • Boarders Bedrooms • Computer Floor Extension • Lighting at Risson Centre • Great Hall • Upgrading of toilet facilities • Junior School Extension • Upgrade Tartan Track • Refurbish Science Block • New Oval - Brassall • New Gym • Swimming Pool repairs
(i) THE EFFECTIVENESS & EFFICIENCY OF THE SCHOOL
Effectiveness The school has made major inroads into achieving its objectives of increasing student numbers, building on our current surplus funds, reducing our debt, and the commencing of Prep - Year 3 in our Primary school. Coupled with our core business of high achievement in academics and sport.
Efficiencies There is a rolling review of all our resources, with the view to cutting costs and introducing efficiencies. From these reviews we have ascertained certain areas of curriculum that needed to be modernised, which have resulted in savings with staff costs.
Measurement The School utilises the Somerset Financial Survey of Schools in Queensland and we receive a report on 13 key performance indicators (reported earlier), which give us a very accurate benchmarking tool for the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the school. Other benchmarking indicators are academic results, enrolment increases, customer feedback and staff satisfaction. In most areas the school is performing above state averages.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
(j) SUMMARY OF AGENCY’S SYSTEMS FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
The school utilises a “school specific” software called “TASS””. It is a computerised accounting software package that has all inclusive modules for revenue/expense tracking, creditors, debtors, payroll, asset register and student administration module. The software provides a very extensive reporting module on finances that includes the actual to budget for the month and year to date actual to budget. These reports are tabled at monthly Board meetings to keep the Trustees informed of the financial progress of the school and enable the Trustees to decide if the school is: • Achieving its goals efficiently, effectively and economically • Allocating its resources to produce best value for money • Delivering the outputs and meeting performance measures as stated in the operational plan.
The accounting processes, accounts, staff and software are rigorously audited each year by the Queensland Audit Office and any inconsistencies reported on and rectified each year. The 2008 audit reports are attached.
• Revenue is dependant on enrolments as fees and government grants are the schools main form of income. This revenue is maximised, within the constraints of the school operating in a lower socio- economic demographic of Ipswich, so to maintain and increase our enrolment we have to offer extensive bursaries and also maintain a subsidised bus service for about 60% of our students as there are no private or council bus services to their areas. • A budget is drawn up each year by the Accountable Officer and approved by the Board of Trustees. The financial progress is then reported on, in relation to budget, each month to the Board of Trustees. The school endeavours to operate within budget and always strives to achieve reasonable value for money. • All surplus funds are invested with the Queensland Treasury Corporation and only minimum amounts of around $500 are maintained in our bank accounts. • Where possible the school endeavours to hire out its facilities, such as gym, pool, boarding rooms, assembly hall and function centre at Brassall as well as our sporting fields. Unfortunately the constraints on those are that as we are a boarding school so a lot of those facilities are only available for hire in school holiday times. • All endeavours are made to minimise costs and risks in relation to the schools liabilities and contingent liabilities. • Constant monitoring of events and transactions that my have a material impact on the agency’s operations, by the Board of Trustees and Senior Management.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
(k) COMMITTEES
Audit Committee The Audit Committee is appointed by the Board of Trustees and comprises the following members: • Bob Slater (Chairman) Trustee • Grant Wallace Trustee • Leah Smith Trustee • Denis Frederiksen Headmaster/CEO • Bill Allan Secretary to Board
The committee’s responsibilities are to: • oversee the existence and maintenance of internal controls and accounting systems; • oversee the financial reporting process; • oversee the Workplace Health and Safety Committee and attendant Risk Management Policies of the school • be party to existing external audit arrangements regarding the Queensland Audit Office auditor annual reports.
The committee met 2 times during 2008 and reported all findings and recommendations to the Board of Trustees at a full Board Meeting following the Audit meeting.
Senior Management Committee: The Senior Management Committee is appointed by the Board of Trustees and delegated the job of the overall running of the school and the relevant portfolios. The committee meets once a week to discuss weekly problems strategies etc that need to be dealt with and either taken to Board level for further decisions or delegated down to middle managers to be enacted. The Committee comprises the following:
• Headmaster/CEO: Mr Denis Frederiksen • Deputy Headmaster - Curriculum: Mr Mike Connors • Deputy Headmaster - Students: Mr Jonathon Snow • Deputy Headmaster – Administration Mr Anthony Buckley • Secretary to the Board/Commercial Manager: Mr Bill Allan
Workplace Health & Safety Committee The main focus of the committee is to carry out safety audits on buildings, plant and equipment, and evacuation and safety procedures, thereby covering the schools risk management as well. The committee meets once a month and has members from Teaching Staff, Grounds/Maintenance, Admin, Senior Management and Board of Trustees. The reports are tabled at Board level for approval to proceed with any recommendations.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
(l) AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL REPORT
A copy of the Annual Report is held by the Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts, and is tabled in parliament as part of the Ministers departmental report. Copies of the report are available from the Commercial Manager, of Ipswich Grammar School, at the school campus at Darling Street, Ipswich, in paper format only.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
INDEX
CONTENTS PAGE
Trustees' Report 1
Trustees' Declaration 5
Income Statement 6
Balance Sheet 7
Statement of Changes in Equity 8
Cash Flow Statement 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10
Certificate under Section 46F(1)(b) 22
Independent Auditor's Report 23 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES TRUSTEE'S REPORT The Trustees’ present their report together with the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2008.
The Trustees' of the School in office at the date of this report are:
Grant Wallace - B.Buss (Acctg),CA, Company Auditor Chairman
Mr Wallace started his career as an auditor with Deloittes. He is a Chartered Accountant and principal of the GA Wallace Group, (Strategic Advisers, Chartered Accountants and Performance Coaches). He adds a very strong Financial Management aspect to the IGS Board. Trustee since 2003.
Jon D Kent - B.Com., LL.B Deputy Chairman Mr Kent is a respected Ipswich Solicitor and is partner of Jon Kent Solicitors, Rose and Jensen Solicitors and Heritage City Conveyancers. Other positions Mr Kent has held are Committee member Ipswich Club, Treasurer West Moreton Anglican College P & F and both Vice President and President positions with Ipswich Grammar School Old Boys Assoc. Trustee since 2007
Mark Wilton Trustee Mr Wilton completed his primary and secondary education in the Ipswich region and progressed through a Commonwealth Government Electrical Apprenticeship, qualifying as an electrician. He then completed an Associate Diploma and Degree courses in Electrical Engineering. Mr Wilton then commenced work with an electrical engineering consulting firm, called Webb Australia Group, where he is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr Wilton has a son at IGS and is involved in the school football supporterspp group. g p Trustee since 2008
Leah Smith Trustee Mrs Smith has owned and operated a successful Ipswich based photographic business for many years. Previous to her own business, Mrs Smith has had a varied career ranging from a Systems Analyst in the banking industry to National Sales Manager for a leading French cosmetic house. As a past parent, she is a very active worker in Parents and Friends and Ladies Welfare. Mrs Smith’s marketing expertise and entrepreneurial skills are vital to the board. Trustee since 1997.
Andrew Winter Dr. MB.Chb., FRCA, FANZCA Trustee Partner for the past 14 years in Narkos Partnership which provides specialist anaesthesia services for St Andrew's Hospital, Tri Rhosen Day Hospital and Ipswich General Hospital. Chairman, Medical Advisory Cttee, St Andrew's Hospital , 1998-2001. Chairman, Surgical Services Cttee, St Andrew's Hospital, 1995-2001. Chairman, Medical Overview Cttee, Tri Rhosen Day Hospital, 2004-2006. Trustee since 2007
Robert W Slater - B Pharm, MPS, MAIPM Trustee
A Pharmacist, Mr Slater spent 10 years on the Board of Pharmaceutical Wholesaler, Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, participating in the Australian Stock Exchange listing of this company in 1997, and seeing its turnover pass the 1 Billion dollar mark. Mr Slater opened "Chemworld on the Mall" pharmacy in 1979 and still retains ownership. Eight years on the Board of Green Spot Chemists has been balanced with voluntary positions with Scouting Australia, junior soccer and 3 years as President of Queensland Indoor Soccer (Futsal) Trustee since 2004
Page 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES TRUSTEE'S REPORT
Wendy Bourne Trustee Ms Bourne is policy advisor to the Queensland Government Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism, the Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr MP, Member for Mundingburra. Key policy responsibilities are Multiculturalism, Heritage and some areas of Environment Protection Agency. Currently enrolled at the University of Queensland undertaking a Bachelor of Social Science. Trustee since 2007
Principal Activities
The principal activity of the economic entity during the course of the year was to provide education to the students of Ipswich Grammar School.
There were no significant changes in the nature of the entity’s principal activity during the year.
Operating Results
The consolidated deficit of the economic entity for the year amounted to ($437,000) - (2007 Surplus - $444,000)
Corporate Governance
The organisation has in place an audit committee and a development committee that meets on an “as required” basis. The organisation is moving towards a business framework to provide profitable returns that can be reinvested in the children’s education and facilities. The business framework encompasses ethical guidelines, legal requirements and operational efficiencies. These procedures have been implemented to ensure the organisation’s focus on its core activities is maintained.
The remuneration and terms and conditions for the Headmaster/Chief Executive Officer, Secretary to the Board and the three Deputy Headmasters are reviewed and approved by the Board after seeking professional advice. The Board, in this area, ensures that there are adequate human resource levels within the organisation, the selection of appropriate candidates and the setting and monitoring of employment conditions.
The following outline the main Corporate Governance practices that were in place throughout the year.
Page 2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES TRUSTEE'S REPORT
A. The Role of the Board The Board of Trustees is responsible for the Corporate Governance of the organisation. It is responsible to the stakeholders and the Governor in Council under the Grammar Schools Act 1975. It charts the direction of the organisation by participating in setting the objectives, strategy and key policy areas such as risk management. It is also responsible for ensuring management implements the Corporate Policies in accordance with the agreed framework.
B. Independent Professional Advice To assist in the exercise of their responsibilities, Trustees are entitled to seek independent professional advice at any time. It is expected that the Board’s prior approval would be received in respect to the seeking of this advice. As at the date of this report, no Trustee has availed themselves of this procedure.
C. Risk Management The economic entity has undertaken detailed reviews to ensure risk management procedures are in place. The economic entity structure is reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure staff of appropriate skill and experience are responsible for managing the key business risks.
D. Committee Structure It is through the Committee structure that specific areas are examined. The committees make recommendations to the Board for decisions.
E. Audit Committee At the date of this report, Ipswich Grammar School had an audit committee consisting of the following trustees: Bob Slater (Chairman) Grant Wallace Leah Smith Andrew Winter
The committee’s responsibilities are to: - oversee the existence and maintenance of internal controls and accounting systems; - oversee the financial reporting process; - be party to existing external audit arrangements regarding the Queensland Audit Office auditor appointments - nominate and review any additional external audit arrangements.
Review of Operations
Education
The inclusion of Year 4 in 2005 and expansion into Prep - Year 3 in 2006 has been vindicated with a further increase in enrolment for 2008 and a significant increase of almost 50 students in 2008, with the school exceeding 1150 students. The school’s results academically have been excellent as we had 3 students awarded OP1 and over 60% of the cohort achieve 10 or under for 2008.
Building Fund: Land Development
The school has developed and sold all the remaining stages and all lots have settled prior to 31 December 2008. Significant Changes in State of Affairs
There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the economic entity.
Page 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES TRUSTEE'S REPORT
After Balance Date Events
No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the economic entity, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the economic entity in future years.
Future Developments The school will spend 2009 consolidating its position and reviewing class room use to better utilise current facilities and depending on future growth, then review the need to build more facllities.
Environmental Issues
The economic entity’s operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State as per other similar organisations.
Meetings of Trustees
During the year, Nine (9) meetings of the trustees were held, and one (1) audit committee meeting. Attendances were as follows:
TRUSTEE TRUSTEE’S MEETINGS AUDIT COMMITTEE Number eligible Number eligible to attend Number attended to attend Number attended G Wallace 9 9 1 1 J Kent 9 9 0 0 M Wiltonto 9 9 0 0 L Smith 9 5 0 0 B Slater 9 9 1 1 W Bourne 9 7 0 0 A Winter 9 9 1 1
Indemnifying Officers
The economic entity has paid premiums to insure each of the trustees and senior management against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in the capacity as trustee or employed capacity of the organisation, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the organisation.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Trustees, in Ipswich, on 10th March 2009
G A Wallace J D Kent Chairman Deputy Chairman
Page 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES TRUSTEE'S DECLARATION
1 The Trustees of the Ipswich Grammar School declare that:
(a) the financial statements, set out on pages 6 to 21 are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the results and cashflows for the year ended 31 December 2008, and the state of affairs at 31 December 2008, of the economic entity;
(b) the financial statements have been made out in accordance with applicable accounting standards; and
(c) at the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the entity will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
The financial report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Trustees of Ipswich Grammar School, in Ipswich, on 10th March 2009 and is authorised for issue.
G A Wallace J D Kent Chairman Deputy Chairman
Page 5 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
Economic Entity Parent Entity
NOTE 2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Revenue 2 20960 18646 17659 15238
Cost of property sales 3 631 788 - - Advertising & promotional 318 269 315 224 Finance costs 3 166 185 166 185 Computer expenses 603 295 603 295 Depreciation and amortisation expense 3 2160 1902 1767 1551 Electricity & gas 223 218 215 208 Insurance 80 108 80 108 Employee benefits expense 10953 10026 10953 10026 Motor vehicle expenses 1203 649 1180 642 Provisions 393 372 393 372 Rates 211 225 121 118 Repairs & maintenance 1936 1547 1425 1095 Other expenses 2520 1618 2480 1573
Net surplus/(deficit) before income tax expense 3 (437) 444 (2039) (1159)
Income tax expense - - - -
Surplus/(deficit) for the year (437) 444 (2039) (1159)
Notes to and forming part of the financial statements are attached.
Page 6 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2008
Economic Entity Parent Entity
NOTE 2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 8222 9490 1541 1270 Trade and other receivables 5 517 336 362 336 Inventories 6 - 567 - - Other current assets 7 294 100 293 98
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 9033 10493 2196 1704
NON-CURRENT ASSETS Other financial assets 8 3 3 - - Property, plant and equipment 9 73012 65480 58025 52832
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 73015 65483 58025 52832
TOTAL ASSETS 82048 75976 60221 54536
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables 10 826 497 729 494 Short term borrowings 11 485 874 3185 1464 Short term employee benefits 12 1258 1120 1258 1120 Other current liabilities 13 782 765 782 765
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 3351 3256 5954 3843
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long term borrowings 11 2398 2873 2398 2873 Long term employee benefits 12 158 103 158 103
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 2556 2976 2556 2976
TOTAL LIABILITIES 5907 6232 8510 6819
NET ASSETS 76141 69745 51711 47717
EQUITY Reserves 49766 42933 43536 37503 Retained surplus 26375 26812 8175 10214
TOTAL EQUITY 76141 69745 51711 47717
Notes to and forming part of the financial statements are attached.
Page 7 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
Economic Entity
Asset PrizesRetained Total Revaluation Trust Profits $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
BALANCE AT 1 JANUARY 2007 42666 250 26368 69284 Transfers from/(to) reserves - 17 - 17 Net Surplus/(deficit) for the period - - 444 444 Revaluation of property, plant and equipment - - - - BALANCE AT 31 DECEMBER 2007 42666 267 26812 69745
BALANCE AT 1 JANUARY 2008 42666 267 26812 69745 Transfers from/(to) reserves - 15 - 15 Net Surplus/(deficit) for the period - - (437) (437) Revaluation of property, plant and equipment 6818 - - 6818 BALANCE AT 31 DECEMBER 2008 49484 282 26375 76141
Parent Entity
Asset Prizes Retained Total Revaluation Reserve Profits $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
BALANCE AT 1 JANUARY 2007 37235 250 11373 48858 Transfers from/to reserves - 18 - 18 Net Surplus/(deficit) for the period - - (1159) (1159) Revaluation of property, plant and equipment - - - - BALANCE AT 31 DECEMBER 2007 37235 268 10214 47717
BALANCE AT 1 JANUARY 2008 37235 268 10214 47717 Transfers to reserves - 14 - 14 Net Surplus/(deficit) for the period - - (2039) (2039) Revaluation of property, plant and equipment 6019 - - 6019 BALANCE AT 31 DECEMBER 2008 43254 282 8175 51711
Notes to and forming part of the financial statements are attached. Page 8 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Inflows Inflows Inflows Inflows (Outflows) (Outflows) (Outflows) (Outflows)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES NOTE Receipts from customers 19921 17892 17445 15114 Donations received 170 148 - - Payments to suppliers and employees (18292) (15283) (17496) (14546) Interest received 837 687 183 205 Interest and other costs of finance paid (166) (185) (166) (185)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 15(a) 2470 3259 (34) 588
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Loans (to) / from related entities - - 2104 95 Payments for property, plant and equipment (2875) (1705) (941) (1008) Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment - 132 - 132
NET CASH PROVIDED BY(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (2875) (1573) 1163 (781)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings - - - - Repayment of borrowings (470) (512) (470) (512)
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (470) (512) (470) (512)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held (875) 1174 659 (705) Cash at the beginning of the year 9097 7923 882 1587
CASH AT THE END OF THE YEAR 15(b) 8222 9097 1541 882
Notes to and forming part of the financial statements are attached.
Page 9 BOARD OF TRUSTEES IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
NOTE 1 - STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. The School is established under the Grammar Schools Act and is a State Government Statutory Body. The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs modified by the revaluation of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities for which the fair value basis of accounting has been applied. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies adopted by Ipswich Grammar School and controlled entities in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. The financial report complies with all International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in their entirety.
The Financial Report was authorised for issue on the 10th March 2009
(a) Principles of Consolidation The consolidated accounts comprise the accounts of the Board of Trustees of the Ipswich Grammar School, being the parent entity, and its controlled entities. A controlled entity is any entity controlled by the Board of Trustees of the Ipswich Grammar School. Control exists where the Board of Trustees of the Ipswich Grammar School has the capacity to dominate the decision-making in relation to the financial and operating policies of another entity so that the other entity operates with the Board of Trustees of the Ipswich Grammar School to achieve the objectives of the Ipswich Grammar School. The only controlled entity is the Ipswich Boys’ Grammar School Centenary Building Fund. All inter-entity balances and transactions between entities in the economic entity, including any unrealised profits or losses, have been eliminated on consolidation. Where controlled entities have entered, or left the economic entity during the year, their operating results have been included from the date control was obtained or until the date control ceased.
(b) Taxation The activities of the Board are exemexemptpt from Commonwealth taxation exceexceptpt for FringeFringe Benefits Tax ((FBT)FBT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST). As such, input tax credits receivable and GST payable from/to the Australian Taxation Office are recognised and accrued as part of receivables or payables in the Balance Sheet. Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except: • where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and • receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. Cash flows are included in the Cash Flow Statement on a gross basis and the GST component of the cash flows arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority are classified as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority.
(c) Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
(d) Land Held for Resale Valuation Land held for development and resale is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes the cost of acquisition, development and holding costs until completion of development. Holding charges incurred after development have been expensed.
Recognition of Income Profits are brought to account on the settlement of each parcel of land sold.
(e) Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or at independent valuation, less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation or impairment losses.
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NOTE 1 - STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT) Property
Heritage Listing The main school site is heritage listed, and is deemed to have enduring historical and cultural significance. The buildings on those sites are subject to regular revaluations (as discussed in Note 9). From 1 January 2007 the Board in conjunction with the Queensland Audit Office have agreed to commence depreciation on these buildings. Previous to this date no depreciation charge was levied on these assets under QAO guidelines.
Revaluations In accordance with Queensland Government Treasury Guidelines on the valuation of Non-current assets, land and buildings are revalued every 5 years, last one on 31/12/2008, using the basis of valuation as set out in the guidelines. Interim valuations are conducted on an annual basis, revaluing the land and buildings according to the Treasury Asset revaluation indexes for non-residential buildings. All other items of property, plant and equipment are carried at the lower of cost less accumulated depreciation and recoverable amount.
Disposal of Revalued Assets
The gain or loss on disposal of revalued assets is calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset at the time of disposal and the proceeds on disposal, and is included in the results in the year of disposal. Any related revaluation increment standing in the asset revaluation reserve at the time of disposal is transferred to the retained surplus.
Depreciation The depreciable amount of property, plant and equipment excluding freehold land, are depreciated on a straight line or diminishing value method based on the assets useful life to the economic entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:
Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate Plant and equipment 10 - 40% Buildings 2.5-5.0%
(f) Trade and Other Receivables Trade receivables are carried at original invoice amount less any provision for doubtful debts and are classified as loans and receivables under AASB 139. The ability to collect debts is assessed at year end and specific provision is made for any doubtful accounts. Bad debts are written off as incurred.
(g) Employee Entitlements Provision is made for the economic entity's liability for employee entitlements arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee entitlements expected to be settled within one year together with entitlements arising from wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave which will be settled after one year, have been measured at their nominal amount. Other employee entitlements payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those entitlements.
Contributions are made by the economic entity to employee superannuation funds and are charged as expenses when incurred.
(h) Operating and Finance Leases Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the legal ownership that are transferred to entities in the economic entity are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period. Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term. Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.
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NOTE 1 - STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT)
(i) Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purpose of the Cash Flow Statement, cash includes cash on hand and at call deposits with banks or financial institutions and net of bank overdrafts.
(j) Comparative Figures Where required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial year.
(k) Revenue Sales revenue represents revenue earned from fees and grants from education delivery, the sale of land, accommodation and food and beverage. Other revenue includes; donations, interest income on short term deposits and rent received from other persons. Revenue is recognised when goods and services are delivered. Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).
(l) Financial Liabilities and Borrowing Costs Non derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal repayments, interest and amortisation. Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. Borrowing costs include interest on borrowings.
(m) Trade and Other Payables Trade creditors are recognised upon receipt of the goods or services ordered and are measured at the agreed purchase/contract price, gross of applicable trade and other discounts. Amounts owing are unsecured and are generally settled on 30 day terms. Trade and other payables are measured as non-derivative financial liabilities as outlined in note 1(l) under AASB 139.
()(n)Pii Provisions Provisions are recorded when the economic entity has a present obligation, either legal or constructive as a result of a past event. They are recognised at the amount expected at reporting date to settle the obligation in a future period, but where the timing and/or amount required to settle the obligation is uncertain at reporting date, discounted to the present value. The amounts recognised as provisions in relation to the dismantling and removal of assets and the restoration of land on which the assets have been located, have been included in the cost of the assets.
(o) Impairment of Assets At each reporting date, the trustees review the carrying value of assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the income statement.
(p) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements The trustees evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the group. The only significant estimation made by the Trustees relates to the useful life of the property, plant and equipment in order to calculate the annual depreciation charge. The Trustees consider the depreciation rates as disclosed in Note 1 (e) continue to fairly estimate the remaining useful lives of the applicable assets.
(q) Reserves Asset Revaluation Reserve The Asset Revaluation Reserve records revaluations of non current assets.
Prizes Trust Reserve The Prizes Trust Reserve records funds set aside for academic and sporting prizes.
Page 12 BOARD OF TRUSTEES IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
Economic Entity Parent Entity 2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 NOTE 2 - REVENUE Tuition and boarding fees 9546 7954 9546 7954 Chartered bus and ancillary fees 558 458 558 458 Property development revenue 2471 2774 - - Grants received - State 1856 1741 1856 1741 - Commonwealth 4989 4506 4989 4506 - Endowment 11 22 11 22 - Special purpose 322 143 322 143 Donations 170 148 - - Interest revenue 2 (a) 838 687 183 205 Other revenue 199 212 194 208
Total Operating Revenue 20960 18646 17659 15238
(a) Interest - Wholly-owned Controlled Entities - 24 - 24 - Other entities 838 663 183 181
Total interest revenue 838 687 183 205
NOTE 3 - SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) BEFORE INCOME TAX
Surplus/(deficit) before income tax includes the follofollow inging itemsitems: Expenses Cost of property development 631 788 - -
Finance costs: - Other entities - Interest paid 166 185 166 185
Net bad and doubtful debts arising from: - Trade receivables 31 14 31 14
Depreciation of non-current assets: - Property plant & equipment 2160 1902 1767 1551
Rental expense on operating leases: - Minimum lease payments 16 13 14 -
NOTE 4 - REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
Auditor of the Parent Entity - Audit or review of financial report 37 39 27 28 - Other services - - - -
37 39 27 28
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Economic Entity Parent Entity 2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 NOTE 5 - TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Current Trade receivables 308 311 308 311 Provision for doubtful debts - - - -
308 311 308 311 Other debtors 209 25 54 25
517 336 362 336
NOTE 6 - INVENTORIES
This comprises costs incurred on land developed or under development for the purpose of sale
Current Stages at Grammar Park - Brassall Stage 5 - 314 - - Stage 12 - 253 - -
- 567 - -
NOTE 7 - OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Current Prepayments 293 99 293 98 Refundable bonds 1 1 - -
294 100 293 98
NOTE 8 - OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
Non-current Shares in listed corporations, at cost 3 3 - -
NOTE 9 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
LAND AND BUILDINGS Land and buildings, at 2008 valuation - School buildings 55161 49532 55161 49532 - Vacant land 911 881 911 881 - Houses 2295 1935 2295 1935 - Less: Accumlated depreciation (3084) (1838) (3084) (1838) 55283 50510 55283 50510
Land, at cost - Sporting Complex 2495 2476 - -
Building improvements, at 2008 valuation - School buildings 9014 6422 - - - Sporting Complex 4472 4472 - - - Less: Accumlated depreciation (1135) (754) - - 12351 10140 - -
Total Land and Buildings 70129 63125 55283 50510
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Economic Entity Parent Entity 2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Furniture, plant and equipment, at cost - School facilities 5891 4750 5891 4750 - Sporting Complex 823 902 636 836 - Accumulated depreciation (3831) (3298) (3785) (3264)
Total Plant and Equipment 2883 2354 2742 2322
Total property, plant and equipment 73012 65480 58025 52832
Movement in Carrying Amounts Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year:
Land and Plant and Total buildings equipment $ $$ Economic Entity Balance at the beginning of the year 63125 2355 65480 Additions, at cost 1813 1062 2875 Disposals, at WDV - - - Revaluation increments / (decrements) 6818 - 6818 Depreciation expense (1627) (533) (2160)
Balance at end of the year 70129 2883 73012
Parent entity Balance at the beginning of the year 50510 2322 52832 Additions, at cost - 941 941 Disposals, at WDV - - - Revaluation increments / (decrements) 6019 - 6019 Depreciation expense (1246) (521) (1767)
Balance at end of the year 55283 2742 58025
The economic entity's land and buildings were revalued at 31st December 2008, by an independent valuer, Mr Savas Varitimos AAPI. Valuations were made on the basis of depreciated replacement cost. The valuation surplus was credited to an asset revaluation reserve in equity.
Crown Land The Board of Trustees has been granted a Deed of Grant pursuant to the Alienation of Crown Lands Act 1860 over Crown land reserves 832 and 833. The Valuer General’s unimproved value for those reserves are 832 – Main School Ground $420,000. This land has not been revalued at 31 December 2008. The land is retained by the crown, however the economic benefits of this land accrue to Ipswich Grammar School and the land is administered by the Ipswich Grammar School.
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Economic Entity Parent Entity 2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 NOTE 10 - TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Current Trade payables 579 45 482 42 Other payables and accruals 247 452 247 452
826 497 729 494
NOTE 11 - BORROWINGS
Current Unsecured liabilities Loan from Building Fund - - 2700 596 Bank Overdraft 11(d) - 394 - 388
Secured liabilities Bank loans 11(e) 485 480 485 480
485 874 3185 1464
Non-current
Secured liabilities Bank loans 11(e) 2398 2873 2398 2873
2398 2873 2398 2873
(a) Bank loans are expected to be settled: - within 12 months 485 480 485 480 - 12 months or more 2398 2873 2398 2873
2883 3353 2883 3353
(b) Total current and non-current secured liabilities: - bank loans 2883 3353 2883 3353
(c) The carrying amounts of non-current assets pledged as security are: - First mortgage, land and buildings 73012 65480 58025 52832
(d) The bank overdrafts are secured by a registered first mortgage over certain freehold properties and are guaranteed by the Treasurer of Queensland.
(e) The bank loans are secured by a registered first mortgage over certain freehold properties and are guaranteed by the Treasurer of Queensland.
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Economic Entity Parent Entity 2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
NOTE 12 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Current Employee benefits 1258 1120 1258 1120
Non-current Employee benefits 158 103 158 103
NOTE 13 - OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Unearned revenue 166 165 166 165 Trust funds 616 600 616 600 782 765 782 765
Movement in trust funds Opening balance 600 561 600 561
Receipts - Fees - 23 - 23 - Prizes - - - - - Interest 16 16 16 16
16 39 16 39
Expenses - Fees refund - - - - - Prizes - - - - - Fees distribution - - - -
- - - -
Closing balance 616 600 616 600
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Economic Entity Parent Entity
2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
NOTE 14 - COMMITMENTS
(a) Operating Lease Commitments Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the financial statements:
Payable - minimum lease payments: - Not later than 12 months 775 546 775 546 - Later than 12 months but not later than five years 1077 762 1077 762
1852 1308 1852 1308
(b) Capital Expenditure Commitments Capital expenditure projects payable not later than 12 months 923 923 - -
NOTE 15 - CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(a) Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with surplus/(deficit) after income tax: Surplus/(deficit) after income tax: (437) 444 (2039) (1159)
Non-cash flows in surplus/(deficit): Depreciation 2160 1902 1767 1551 Net gain on disposal of property, plant & equipment - (65) - (65) Bad debt written off 31 - 31 -
Changes in assets and liabilities: (Increase) / decrease in: Receivables (181) 5 (27) 5 Inventories 567 707 - - Other assets (195) 73 (195) 28 Trust prizes received 16 16 16 16 Increase / (decrease) Payables 314 150 218 185 Provision for doubtful debts - - - - Employee benefits 195 27 195 27
Net cash provided by operating activities 2470 3259 (34) 588
(b) Reconciliation of cash Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:
Cash at Bank 8222 9490 1541 1270 Bank overdraft (Note 11) - (394) - (388) 8222 9096 1541 882
(c) Credit standby arrangements with banks The economic entity has access to the following lines of credit: Credit facility 2933 3803 2933 3791 Amount utilised (2896) (3763) (2896) (3751)
Unused credit facilities 37 40 37 40
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NOTE 15 - CASH FLOW INFORMATION (CONT.)
The major facilities are summarised as follows:
Bank overdrafts and loans All bank overdrafts and loans are denominated in $A. The non-current balance of bank loans represents the portion of the economic entity’s bank loans not due within one year and guaranteed by the Queensland Government.
The bank overdrafts and loans are secured by a specific charge over the plant and equipment or property purchased or built. Economic Entity Parent Entity
2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
NOTE 16 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The requirements of AASB124 do not apply to general purpose financial reports for not-for-profit public sector entities, however the Trustees have elected to disclose all transactions between themselves and the school. Transactions are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.
(a) A legal practice of which Jon Kent a trustee, is a principal, provided legal services during the year under normal commercial terms and conditions 16 14 1 4
NOTE 17 - FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
(a) Financial Risk Management Policies The parent and economic entities financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks and other financial institutions, accounts receivable and payable and borrowings payable to the QTC. Details of the classification and carrying value of these financial instruments is disclosed in the Balance Sheet and Note 1.
The parent and economic entities do not have any derivative instruments at 31 December 2008. i Treasury Risk Management The Trustees analyse interest rate exposure and evaluate treasury management strategies in the context of the most recent economic conditions and forecasts. ii Financial Risks Exposures and Management The main risks the parent and economic entities are exposed to through its financial instruments are interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk.
NOTE 17 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONT.)
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iii Interest rate risk The parent and economic entities exposure to interest rate risk, is limited to the variability of future cashflows from the entity's cash, cash equivalents and borrowings resulting from changes in market interest rates. For borrowings, interest rate risk is managed through the use of fixed rate term borrowings which mitigates the risk of variations to future interest charges. Consequently interest rate risk is limited to interest receivable on cash and cash equivalents. The weighted average interest rate for cash and cash equivalents is 5.36% (6.5% - 2007). The weighted average interest rate for interest bearing liabilities is 5.50% (5.20% - 2007) iv Foreign currency risk. The parent and economic entities are not exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies. v Liquidity risk The parent and economic entities manage liquidity by monitoring cash flows and ensuring that there are sufficient cash reserves held in at call deposits to meet expected outlays. vi Credit Risk The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised loans and receivables, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements. The parent and economic entities do not have any material credit risk exposure to any single receivable or group of receivables under financial instruments entered into by either the parent or economic entity. vii Price Risk The parent and economic entities are not exposed to any material commodity price risk.
(b) Maturity analysis of financial assets and financial liabilities
Parent Entity At Call0-12 months 1-5 years >5 years Total Note 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 20007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Financial assets Cash & cash equivalents 15(b) 1541 1270 ------1541 1270 Trade & other receivables 5 362 336 ------362 336
1903 1606 ------1903 1606
Financial liabilities Interest bearing liabilities 11 - (388) (485) (480) (2398) (2873) - - (2883) (3741) Trade & other payables 10 (729) (494) ------(729) (494)
(729) (882) (485) (480) (2398) (2873) - - (3612) (4235)
Net maturity position 1174 724 (485) (480) (2398) (2873) - - (1709) (2629)
Economic Entity At Call0-12 months 1-5 years >5 years Total 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Financial assets Cash & cash equivalents 15(b) 8222 9490 ------8222 9490 Trade & other receivables 5 517 336 ------517 336
8739 9826 ------8739 9826
Financial liabilities Interest bearing liabilities 11 - (394) (485) (480) (2398) (2873) - - (2883) (3747) Trade & other payables 10 (826) (497) ------(826) (497)
(826) (891) (485) (480) (2398) (2873) - - (3709) (4244)
Net Maturity Position 7913 8935 (485) (480) (2398) (2873) - - 5030 5582 (e) Net fair values c Fair value of financial instruments The carrying amount of the financial assets and liabilities approximate their net fair values.
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d Sensitivity analysis - interest rate risk The impact on the net surplus/deficit resulting from a 100 basis point increase/decrease in deposit rates applicable to cash and cash equivalents is: Economic Entity Parent Entity 2008 2007 2008 2007 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Change in surplus/(deficit) Increase in interest rate by 1% 82 91 15 9 Decrease in interest rate by 1% (82) (91) (15) (9)
Change in Equity Increase in interest rate by 1% 82 91 15 9 Decrease in interest rate by 1% (82) (91) (15) (9)
The above interest rate sensitivity analysis has been performed on the assumption that all other variables remain unchanged. There is no impact on borrowings as interest rates applicable to borrowings are fixed for the term of the loan.
NOTE 18 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES In the ordinary course of the parent and economic entities activities, issues arise which may involve the entities in litigation or commercial negotiation. At the date of this report, there are no matters of significance to be reported.
NOTE 19 - SEGMENT INFORMATION The parent and economic entities operate predominantly in the education industry in South East Queensland.
NOTE 20 - CONTROLLED ENTITIES The Board of Trustees of the Ipswich Grammar School controls the Ipswich Boys Grammar School Centenary Building Fund.
NOTE 21 - ENTITY DETAILS The registered office and principal place of business is Darling Street, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
NOTE 22 - CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES Changes to Accounting Standards A number of amendments to the Australian Accounting Standards have been issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) but are not yet effective as at 31 December 2008. A review of these standards has been undertaken and the possible impact of these standards are listed below: (a) The revised AASB101: Presentation of Financial Statements is effective from 1 January 2009 and introduces the term total comprehensive income, which represents changes in equity during a period other than those changes resulting from transactions with owners in their capacity as owners. Total comprehensive income may be presented in either a single statement of comprehensive income (effectively combining both the income statement and all non- owner changes in equity in a single statement) or, in a income statement and a separate statement of comprehensive income. The board of trustee is finalising a decision on the presentation of the statement of comprehensive income for the financial report for the year ending 31 December 2009.
(b) The board of trustee has considered that the following standards will not have material impact on the financial report of the parent and economic entities. Application Date of Application Date for the Standard the Standard parent and economic entity AASB 3 Business Combinations 1-Jan-09 1-Jan-09 AASB101 Presentation of Financial Statements 1-Jan-09 1-Jan-09 AASB123 Borrowing Costs 1-Jan-09 1-Jan-09 AASB127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements 1-Jan-09 1-Jan-09
There are no Omnibus Standards currently issued by the AASB that will or are expected to have any material impact on the parent or economic entities at 31 December 2008.
(c) The following Australian Accounting Standard issued is not applicable to the parent and economic entities as they are classified as not-for-profit entities. Application Date of Application Date for the Standard the Standard parent and economic entity AASB 8 Operating Segments 1-Jan-09 N/A
Page 21 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
This general purpose financial report has been prepared pursuant to section 46 F(1) of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 , and prescribed requirements. In accordance with section 40F(3) of the Act we certify that:
1 This Certificate is given by Grant Andrew Wallace, the Chairman, and Jon Davis Kent, Deputy Chairman.
2 In our opinion, the prescribed requirements in respect of the establishment and keeping of the accounts by the said Board have been complied with in all material respects.
3 In our opinion, the attached statements have been drawn up so as to present a true and fair view in accordance with prescribed accounting standards, of the transactions of the Board of Trustees of the Ipswich Grammar School and controlled entities for the financial year 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008 and of the entity's financial position at 31 December 2008.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Trustees, on 10th March 2009
G A Wallace J D Kent Chairman Deputy Chairman
Page 22 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Trustees of Ipswich Grammar School
Scope
The financial report
The financial report of Ipswich Grammar School consists of the Income Statement, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity, the Cash Flow Statement,the notes to and forming part of the financial report and the management declaration for the year ended 31 Decmeber 2006.
The Trustee's Responsibility
The Board of Trustees are responsible for the preparation and true and fair presentation of the financial report, the maintenance of adequate accounting records and internal controls that are designed to prevent and detect fraud and error and for the accounting policies and accounting estimates inherent in the financial report.
Audit approach
As required by law, an independent audit was conducted in accordance with QAO Auditing Standards, which incorporate Australian Auditing Standards, to enable me to provide an independent opinion whether in all material respects the financial report is presented fairly, accordance with the prescribed requirements, including any mandatory financial reporting requirements as approved by the Treasurer for application in Queensland.Queensland.
Audit procedures include:
- examining information on a test/sample basis to provide evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial report;
- assessing the appropriateness of the accounting policies and disclosures used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the trustees;
- obtaining written confirmation regarding the material representations made in conjunction with the audit, and;
- reviewing the overall presentation of information in the financial report.
Independence
The Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 promotes the independence of the Auditor-General and QAO authorised auditors.
The Auditor-General is the auditor of all public sector entities and can only be removed by Parliament.
The Auditor-General may conduct an audit in any way considered appropriate and is not subject to direction by any person about the way in which audit powers are to be exercised.
The Auditor-General has for the purposes of conducting an audit, access to all documents and property and can report to Parliament matters which in the Auditor-General's opinion are significant.
Page 24 Audit opinion
In accordance with s.46G of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977:
(a) I have received all the information and explanations which I have required; and
(b) in my opinion:
(i) the prescribed requirements in respect of the establishment and keeping of accounts have been complied with in all material respects; and
(ii) the financial report has been drawn up so as to present a true and fair view, in accordance with the prescribed accounting standards of the transactions of the Ipswich Grammar School , for the financial year 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 and of the financial position as at the end of that year.
RQ COLE As delegate of the Auditor-General of Queenland 30th March 2007
Brisbane, Queensland
Page 25 HEADMASTER’S REPORT SPEECH NIGHT 2008
Mr Grant Wallace, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Mrs Wallace, Mr Jon Kent, Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees and Mrs Kent, Members of the Board, Special Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.
I am sure you would have read or heard about the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) – assessment of all students across Australia at a particular point in time in Years 3, 5, 7 & 9.
These tests were developed to measure the full range of students’ abilities in literacy and numeracy across Australia. At the same time, the test data is used to report aggregated information about student achievement. This provides a measure of how Australian students are performing in the content strands of numeracy, writing, reading, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
No doubt you are also aware of the performance of Queensland students compared with the other States – a cause of much concern for all of us in education in this State.
There are significant ramifications for curriculum and school delivery when new test instruments take on a substantive direction in reinstating the basics at the level evident in the tests compared with what is emphasised in the regular schools’ curriculum. In fact, I believe, the NAPLAN Tests will revolutionise curriculum content especially in the formative years.
For decades now there has been debate about the basics of old – reading, writing and arithmetic, the learning of mathematical tables, spelling, grammar, punctuation, parsing and sentence formation, words and word derivation, Latin and Greek roots et al.
Phonics was the strategy for learning words and reading – the ‘look and say’ methods overtook the old ways steeped in phonics. Calculators surely have diminished young people’s arithmetic ability just as texting messages reduces their spelling and writing skills.
However, whether it be the old ways or the new, the resurrection of phonics and the basics, the advantages and disadvantages of each technique, one important factor has underpinned boys’ education for decades - namely the literacy levels of boys. Research continues to show that literacy, or lack of it, underpin the causes of boys falling behind in academic standards. Both of these problems are able to be faced, fortunately.
Many boys suffer from a condition best described as an “aversion to books”. The development of a reluctance to read provides a long term difficulty in literacy levels and academic achievement. While negativity towards reading is due often to poor reading skills, even some boys who can read well prefer other activities.
James Moloney in his excellent book, “Boys and Books”, describes the usual culprits or negative conditions:
• Sport is often offered as the first reason boys do not read because it takes up a lot of their time and energy. Of course, a quick investigation will find that this is a myth. It is clearly false. Sport and reading are most compatible.
• Boys are too busy to read. However, girls are just as busy juggling all of their interests and still find time to read. But reading does take time and this precious time needs to be found and used. A boy who enjoys reading will do so but one who is not overly committed can let his reading slip in the midst of competing interests.
• Television, videos, video games and computers are real competitors for a boy’s reading time. There is always something to watch, something to investigate, some game to play or some friend to contact. James Moloney describes television as the, “thief which crept unnoticed into children’s lives – a child pacifier”. The quality of many video and computer games leaves much to be desired!
• There are not enough good books for boys. Research shows that this is not true but boys often need help with choosing a book or even the process of choosing one.
• A number of boys have just had bad experiences with reading. Dr Tim Hawkes, in his book, “Boy Oh Boy”, says many boys have grown up in a home environment that only ‘watches’ rather than ‘reads’. When asked to read, he stumbles and sounds clumsy, inviting questions, ridicule and exasperation – bad experiences which he does not want to repeat. • Some boys have reading aversion because their role models, likewise, do not read. Hawkes asks: “Are sons seeing their fathers read? Are fathers reading to their sons, talking to their sons about what they are reading, hearing their sons read without undue impression of criticism and with genuine pleasure in the experience?”
• Brain differences between boys and girls and boys’ testosterone levels are the subject of recent research in respect of reading and literacy in general.
• Unfortunately, one of the most credible reasons for boys not reading is married to what is taught to children by the society in which they live. As far as boys are concerned, they watch and listen – they imitate and copy models around them. It happens both directly and indirectly. The stereotyped form of masculinity says to them:
“Real men don’t read.”
Real men, this stereotype purports, are powerful, solitary and dominant. Reading is seen to be a feminist activity and does not fit this pattern. Books are defined as unattractive and thereby dismissed. Reading a book quite simply is “acting like a female”. Fathers aren’t the only role models – brothers, coaches, teachers, grandfathers, uncles and characters from television and video programs are the people boys watch and to whom they listen. The peer group, of course, in addition to the above, forms one of the strongest influences on a boy’s preferences, like his academics, sport and his reading.
Michael Gurian, author of “The Wonder of Boys” and “A Fine Young Man”, provides us with some helpful tips to ensure that reading is a “learned behaviour”:
• Be a reading role model. Read in the presence of your son – not just the newspaper – something else that’s challenging! • Visit bookstores and libraries with your son whenever you can. • Home school your boys in reading and writing to augment teachers’ work. If your son is weak in reading or writing become a co-teacher – helping him, sharing his difficulties and his triumphs. • Set aside family reading time for younger boys and early adolescent males. It is amazing how close by he is when we read to younger children. Family reading time is a wonderful strategy. • Make sure there are books and magazines on tables, shelves, counters and in baskets. Make reading material an essential part of living at home. • Make sure their rooms are conducive to reading – bookshelves, reading lamps and quiet space. • Share with teachers any knowledge you have of your son’s learning style, his reading and his writing.
GRADUATES 2007 Our 2007 graduates represented a mix of those with good academic ability and those who wished to pursue purely vocational education and training subjects. Ipswich Grammar School tries to accommodate lads of varying interests and likewise various capacities to excel academically.
Enrolment procedures do not then inhibit boys who wish to come to the school but will not achieve top academic results. It is important to note that the inclusion of these young men in no way disadvantages the better academic students. The system of OPs and QCS testing ensures that boys are ranked so that the better academic students are projected further from the mean in each subject group.
I say this because newspapers continue to print the percentage of students receiving OPs of 1-15. Our School received 70% in this rating. This does not in any way imply that schools with a better percentage are doing better in their teaching and learning.
We value seeing our students succeed in their chosen pursuits. We value helping every student to perform to or above his ability level whatever level that is. Once again, this very good School of ours serves its clients well by providing an inclusive curriculum with opportunities for success for all students.
Our congratulations go to our five top academic students who received an OP of 1 – Sean Currie, Bradley Gooding, Jonathan Midgley, Rhys Ryan and Carl Turner.
Congratulations to Sean Currie who achieved Dux of his School in 2007, a wonderful achievement.
The following destination study canvasses 103 of the 142 graduates:
GRADUATES 2008 There are 153 young men graduating from Ipswich Grammar School this year. The number of OP eligible students is 134.
These are the first cohort to receive the Queensland Certificate in Education – a new certificate which embraces recognition of wider educational involvement than previous certificates.
We hope that these certificates and the results recorded therein will be pleasing for the lads. We hope as well that their OP results will be what they had wished and that they will be rewarded for conscientious effort.
In all, we wish the Class of 2008 very well. We are proud of them and we thank them for modelling the morés and values of Ipswich Grammar School. Their leadership has been remarkable and their participation in sport and activities outstanding.
We look forward to the Valedictory Dinner this Thursday evening at Suncorp Stadium. We know that this dinner will be filled with spirit, emotion, friendship and nostalgia.
We thank and honour School Captain, Sean Yoshiura for his excellent leadership. Sean has been ably assisted by excellent Vice Captains, Callum Carseldine and Callum Senjov along with our Captain of Boarding, Cameron Minns. Our thanks go to our School Prefects for their leadership and efforts. God bless these fine men and the men of the Senior Class of 2008.
COUNSELLING OFFICE REPORT The Ipswich Grammar School Counselling Department underwent a number of changes in 2008. Mr Mark Taylor, a very experienced school counsellor, joined the team full-time at the start of Term 2. Mr Taylor comes with a wealth of knowledge regarding child, adolescent and family issues and is currently completing his PhD in Depression and Young Adolescents. Mark has also ably assisted in providing career advice for the Year 12 students, as well as helping with the Senior Education and Training Plan interviews with the Year 10 students and parents. He has also in-serviced the staff in Effective Classroom Practices. For the first time, there has been some demarcation of duties between the two full-time Counsellors, with Mrs Cowen specialising further in Careers and Vocational Counselling and Mr Taylor providing expert counselling support, especially in the Junior School. This increased specialisation is due, in part, to a substantial increase in students from Years 9 to 12, enquiring about school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs). With the advent of the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), a much wider variety of options, including SATs and accelerated Diploma offerings, can contribute to the acquisition of the twenty points necessary for successful completion of the Certificate.
The Counselling Department supports students who have emotional or behavioural issues that impact on their ability to function effectively in their scholastic endeavours. A significant amount of time is spent counselling these students and then liaising with teachers, parents and others eg doctors, health agencies, therapists and employment organisations. This is a demanding but necessary function that our school provides for the welfare of our students.
Working in conjunction with the IGS Learning Support Department, the IGS Counselling Department conducted between 30 to 40 psycho-educational assessments to assist teachers and parents plan the best educational programs for their children, especially early in the year. While Mrs Cowen, a psychologist, has supported increasing numbers of students in learning and behaviour, Mr Taylor is also beginning to conduct academic screening. This assistance is invaluable for boys to achieve their true potential.
Mrs Cowen again provided a highly professional input to the Life Skills program. A comprehensive career package is provided to Year 10, 11 and 12 students.
Year 10 The Year 10 IGS Career Education Program was extended this year, to provide a 15-week exploration of interests, skills and aptitudes to identify possible career options, as well as exploration of career resources, such as MyFuture, the Job Guide, etc. Such information has allowed the Counsellors to match skills, personality and achievement when assisting the student’s decision making process. This information was incorporated in their Senior Education and Training Plans (SET Plans).
As part of the SET Plan process, all parents and Year 10 students were interviewed prior to subject selection of Year 11 and 12 subjects. The Counselling Department’s goal is that students choose subjects which are interesting, within their capabilities and will fulfil relevant educational or vocational prerequisites. This was also a chance to review academic performance, as well as flag students who were interested in undertaking a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship.
In Term 3, Mr Connors and the Counsellors explained the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) to parents and students. This change again highlights the need for students and parents to utilise the Counsellors’ expertise when making educational and vocational decisions.
The Year 10 students were able to avail themselves of the IGS Careers Market in August, where they were able to talk with tertiary education providers and employer groups about pathways options.
Year 12 The QTAC Information Evening again provided Years 11 and 12 parents with relevant information regarding OPs and Field positions, the QTAC process and the world of work. This year, a representative from QTAC gave a comprehensive presentation about the latest changes to the QTAC process.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator was given to each of the students to increase their awareness of personality types and its influence in career decision making. Year 12 students were offered interviews in Term 2 to clarify their career goals. In Term 3, as well as providing information about the QTAC process in Life Skills, appointments were offered to students on a voluntary basis prior to submitting their Queensland Tertiary Admission applications.
Mrs Janine Fenning, the Careers/Counselling Assistant, ably organised an even more extensive and very successful IGS Careers Market in August. A much wider variety of groups were able to provide information both via their stands and by giving presentations. All students from Years 10 to 12 attended this event and it was an invaluable opportunity to gain information, in a personal and direct way, from a variety of tertiary educational institutions, training and employer groups. Congratulations must go to Mrs Fenning for her excellent organisational skills.
Alternative Pathways Approximately 40-45 students have indicated an interest in an increasingly wide variety of educational and vocational pathways that are available to them. The majority of our students seek tertiary qualifications through Universities and TAFE. Approximately 63% of Year 12 school leavers for 2007 pursued a degree course. However, the remainder sought alternative pathways.
In 2008, 26 students have undertaken traineeships or school-based apprenticeships while in Year 11 or 12. A further 19 Year 10 students have indicated that they would like to undertake a traineeship or school-based apprenticeship in 2009.
In addition, Aboriginal and Islander Students are supported by our Counsellors in conjunction with Mr Rickie Dodd, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Liaison Officer. A range of activities were organised to assist these students take full advantage of their time at IGS. Seven students are actively involved in Primary After School Sports (PASS) through a traineeship program.
IGS Work Experience Program Once again, Mrs Fenning organised the IGS Work Experience Program which was held in the last week of the June/July vacation. A smaller number of Year 11 and 12 students were keen to avail themselves of a work experience placement for one week through Mrs Fenning’s hard work. This invaluable program allows boys to investigate the real world of work in professions they might be considering. It has always been a pivotal tool in helping our students to arrive at their career choices. A further 15 students “trialled” jobs during 2008 while seeking school-based apprenticeships or traineeships
Again this year, I strongly emphasise that we provided high quality support for students’ personal, educational and ultimately their vocational needs. Students can avail themselves of the Counsellors’ service by simply making an appointment through the Counselling Department.
CURRICULUM REPORT With new national testing taking place, the introduction of the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), new work programs coming on-line, continued professional development of staff and developing further excellence in the fields of teaching and pedagogy, the Curriculum Department had a very busy, challenging and rewarding 2008.
A major focus for the year was the continuance and further development of best practice in the classroom - engaging our young men in learning.
Staff participated in a wide range of professional development seminars and in-service programs throughout the year. Some 25 staff undertook a program in Functional Grammar under the guidance of Dr Beryl Exley, Senior Lecturer in English/Literacy Studies from QUT. This program had a cross- curriculum focus which assists students in their writing, understanding of text, text creation and literacy in the main.
At the start of 2008, all staff had intensive in-service on a multitude of aspects relating to information technology, software and the further integration of ICTs into the curriculum. Other rewarding programs attended by staff were: Rock & Water Program; Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; Continuing Professional Development Framework (Qld College of Teachers); Boys’ Education Conference at the King’s School Sydney; Spatial Technology Conference; and the AAEGT National Gifted and Talented Conference, to name but a few.
During May students sat the Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy tests. Results from these tests were most pleasing with groups consistently achieving results above the State average, boys’ average and also girls’ average. In some instances the IGS score being better by twenty points.
This year saw a new direction and program put in place for the preparation of our boys for the Queensland Core Skills Test. The Year 11 students, during their tutorial sessions, were instructed on test preparation and participated in activities to hone their skills of writing and short answer responses. The Year 12 cohort had specialist teachers who mark the QCS test present lessons to them. In particular, Matthew Rigby, a lecturer/tutor from QUT ran a workshop for all Heads of Department and delivered a most valuable presentation to the boys.
A whole-school approach was undertaken this year where each Faculty examined closely their assessments and styles of questioning which would assist students leading into the QCS Test.
Our work programs are often used as exemplars in many venues throughout Australia. John Acutt, Brett Dionysius and James Strathdee presented at the Australian Association for Teaching English and the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA) National Conference – “Stories, Places, Spaces – Literacy and Identity”, in Adelaide on the use of the “Quest” narrative in Year 9 English classes. This really showcases the excellence that takes place in our teaching and curriculum.
Some of our Year 12 students undertook a Certificate II in Transport and Logistics under the guidance of Mrs Shelly Martin. Our program of offering school-based traineeships and apprenticeships was once again successful with 26 students working in the fields of carpentry, plumbing, hospitality and video games design.
Seven indigenous students participated in the “PASS Program” whereby they assisted in the running of school sports at a number of primary schools. These boys will complete either a Certificate II or III in Community Relations.
Ipswich Grammar School was successful during the year in obtaining funding for a joint venture – “Ipswich Trade Training Centre” with St Edmund’s College and Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School. This funding will allow students to undertake further studies in vocational and technical areas as well as the development of facilities and resources.
The School continued its partnerships with universities, having a number of students undertake studies in the Sciences. Mention should be made of Bradley Gooding, Jonathan Midgley and Carl Turner from 2007 who achieved very impressive results.
Looking to 2009 and with the directions where curriculum is heading from a national agenda, it is an imperative that we continue with studies that provide academic rigour, flexibility and most importantly experiences to develop life-long learners.
Listed below are some of the Curriculum highlights for 2008.
Curriculum Highlights • Queensland Economics Competition – Jordan Meredith (Year 12) High Distinction, Nathan Freeman, Izaac Jensen (Year 11) High Distinction, and 10 Distinctions. • Further integration of GIS Technology and Spatial Technology in units of work/reports in Geography studies. • Excursions to the CBD of Brisbane, Southbank Parklands, Brisbane Port Authority, farm visit at Peak Crossing and Salt Gully at Boonah. • Andrew Herzig and Daniel Hill participated in the inaugural United Nations Youth Association Queensland Summit. • History Department’s 15th European Tour – 34 travellers. • Welcomed Mr Darren Grose and Mr Aaron Moore to the HPE Department. • 2008 sees the graduation of the first group to study Health Education. • “Nutrition for Young Men” evening with consultant dietician Kelly Hogan (Gold Coast Titans NRL Team and Qld Academy of Sport). • Moon and Stars Astronomy Night. • Introduction of studies in Agriculture and Horticulture. • Aerospace Studies – students use of the Microsoft Flight Simulator; simulation flight of a Piper Warrior supplied by GeoSim Technologies. • Farewelled Mr Steve Ludkin, welcomed Mr Brian Avery for Aerospace Studies. • Selection of Sheliyan Raveenthiran (Year 11) to attend the National Youth Science Forum. • Australian Science Competition – 14 High Distinctions, 65 Distinctions, 144 Credits. • RACI National Chemistry Quiz – 10 High Distinctions, 14 Distinctions, 12 Credits. • Rowan Cotton selected to attend the prestigious Siemen’s Science School. • Harry Risson short-listed for his animated film – “A Day in the Life of My Feet” for Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art and Design. • ITAD students visit Riviera Boats of Coomera, XXXX Brewery, G J Glass at Riverview. • Participation in the RACQ All Schools’ Pedal Prix Human Powered Vehicle at Willowbank Raceway and the 24-hour Maryborough Technology Challenge. • Richard Schilt winner of State Final Plain English Speaking Competition. • International English Competition – 3 High Distinctions: Clancy Lott (Year 8); Billy Cody (Year 9); and Benjamin Parr (Year 11), 13 Distinctions; 157 Credits. • German Language Competence Certificates – 1 High Distinction, 10 Credits. • Japanese Language Competence Certificates – 19 High Distinctions, 6 Distinctions, 3 Credits. • Australian Mathematics Competition – 16 High Distinctions, 76 Distinctions, 203 Credits, 40 Proficiency. • Taiko Drums and Shakuhachi performances. • Eleven students and nine support staff attended the IGS bi-annual Japanese Cultural Tour. • Over 200 students learning a musical instrument in 2008. • IGS Singers performed at Brassall Shopping Centre for senior citizens. This group of singers were awarded for the third time “Best Young Male Vocal Group” at the Silkstone Eisteddfod. • “Rugby Choir” performed at the Rugby Dinner accompanied by Simon Honey, Todd Berlin and Rhys Beanland. • Trialling of new units in German across Years 7–10 proved very successful – units were “IGS German Mini-Olympics”, “Travelling through Germany”. • Izaac Jensen (Year 11) achieving a credit in a jurisprudence subject at Bond University. • Years 11-12 students in Accounting being fully exposed to the MYOB program. • Year 7 students using “Typing Master” in their Keyboarding course. • Years 9-10 in Business Principles classes study of topics on E-Commerce, Taxation as well as the continuance of the Sharemarket Game. • Studies in IT – Robotics, Programming and Web design. Photoshop so well received that Years 8-9 created excellent technical and visual design pieces. • Year 10s in IT use of “Blender”, a 3D animation application. • Drama students attend performances of “The Danger Age”, the Australian classic “The Summer of the 17th Doll” and the modern farce “The Narcissist”. • Year 10 Drama students created their own documentary drama on Road Safety. • Year 12 Drama students were involved in an in-school workshop in Political Theatre run by art practioners from the Queensland Theatre Company. • Maths Teams Challenge Competition – winning team members being Patrick Meehan, Cameron Busch, Keegan Hunter, Dylan Maddison and Sam Parcell. The fourth placed team consisted of Aanjaneya Sinha, John Scolaro, Calum Acutt, Nicholas Davey and Nicholas Weng. • National Westpac Mathematics Competition – 76 Distinctions, 203 Credits, 40 Proficiencies.
A very special thank you to Mrs Colleen Marsh for her dedication, professionalism and great service during the year.
JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT The Junior School commenced 2008 with one of its most substantial enrolment increases in its history with approximately 35% of the students new to the School. Graduating 68 students to Middle Schooling and enrolling 24 for Prep in 2008, significant growth was sustained through Years 1-6. This growth has necessitated the construction of another building for the Junior School. Designed to house Before & After School Care, Junior School Music, Year 1 and Year 2 classes, this building will be ready for occupation for the commencement of 2009.
While enrolment growth continues, the focus upon the core curriculum elements of literacy and numeracy continue to prevail with the full implementation of the Functional Grammar approach to the teaching of language conventions. This approach saw considerable development in the complexity of the students’ writing and was evident in the Year 3 and 5 NAPLAN testing results in Writing. In previous years both Year levels had shown a weakness in this area. However, following the receipt of the results of this year’s tests, the Year 3 and 5 cohorts could proudly hold their heads high averaging 16 points above the State average for boys in Year 5 and 22 points above the State average for boys in Year 3.
In addition to the very pleasing NAPLAN results across all areas of Years 3 and 5, many boys participated in academic competitions throughout the year resulting in the following excellent accomplishments:
ICAS (International Competitions & Assessments for Schools) • Science - 1 High Distinction, 7 Distinctions, 25 Credits • Spelling - 7 Distinctions, 7 Credits • Mathematics - 1 High Distinction, 9 Distinctions, 39 Credits • English - 12 Distinctions, 32 Credits
Special congratulations to those students who achieved High Distinctions in these competitions: Hayden Randall (Science) and Jacob Sanderson (Mathematics).
A host of programs continues to support the development of enthusiasm towards literacy-based activities. The Interclass Reading Challenge proved ever-successful with the eventual winners, Year 3B and Year 4A, collating enormous amounts of pastime reading. Other classes were buoyed by their efforts and the competitive nature of the students took over with bids to overthrow the leaders.
Additionally, teacher-librarian, Mr Cunningham, continued to expand the inter-house Readers’ Cup Competition this year with added depth and interest on display through the high levels of participation and competitive scores. Kerr House just managed a narrow win amongst spirited efforts from the other three houses.
The Junior School’s Star Level Behaviour Scheme which runs through Years 3-6 has again proven successful with the majority of boys striving to achieve bronze, silver or gold level status. The accompanying end-of-term rewards have provided significant motivation to drive the boys towards their best efforts. Early in Term 4 the following percentages were achieved:
• Bronze level – 29% • Silver level – 23% • Gold level – 29%
This high level of behaviour recognition is reflected also in the House Points competition with the aggregate winner set to be announced at the Junior School Speech Night.
BMW Reading Awards continue to be richly prized. These awards for excellence in reading (the mechanics of reading, effort, progress or standard) have been awarded to up to two students per class per term and have demonstrated the growth and development of reading achievement within the school. Extra-curricular activities in the Junior School provide the students with ample opportunities to explore their skills, talents and interests in a wide variety of areas. While sport often is put on a pedestal by the boys, Music and Performing Arts activities continue to expand, as does the success of these groups in competitions involving the wider community. With 2nd place achieved by the Junior IGS Singers at the Silkstone Eisteddfod, 3rd place won by the Year 3 choir at the same event, 3rd to Year 4 in the Ipswich Eisteddfod Choral Speaking Competition, and 2nd and 3rd respectively awarded to the Year 4-6 Recorder Band and the Year 6 Recorder Ensemble at the Ipswich Eisteddfod, the profile of Music and the Arts continues to grow. The inaugural Year 6 musical, “The Mystery of the Missing Muffins”, enthralled the Year 6 classes and provided a meaningful culmination to their unit of work within their ensemble lessons. All Year 6 boys participated in this performance, led by some stunning solo performances. Congratulations to Ms Steynberg, Mrs Gehrke, Mr Sachse and the music ensemble team on the success of this initiative.
This year the Years 2-3 and Years 4-6 Chess clubs showed such interest and enthusiasm that the Junior School held its first inter-house chess competition. While the Years 2-3 competition (and therefore the entire house competition) has yet to be completed, the determination and passion displayed by the Year 4-6 boys was commendable. From 64 competitors, four boys emerged for the final places:
• Lachlan King (1st place) • William Trezise (runner-up) • Aditya Sharma, Thomas Butcher (3rd)
Other extra-curricular activities continued to thrive throughout the year, providing the boys from Year 1 through to Year 6 with interest-based clubs and activities in which to pursue their passions. Art Club emerged as a clear favourite for students in Years 2-3 with groups needing to be capped. Readers’ Theatre grasped the imaginations of a number of keen speakers and the development of their performance skills has assisted their oral presentations enormously. Public Speaking and Debating interest is on the rise.
As expected, the sporting achievements of the Junior School continue to flourish with inter-school success in:
• Junior A football (Ipswich District Eastern Division Champions, Ipswich District Champions, Metropolitan West Regional Runners-Up) • Junior B football (Ipswich District Eastern Division Champions) • Under 10 Rugby League (Ipswich District Runners-up) • Ipswich District Athletics Champions including: o Bob Lawrie – Aggregate Points Trophy o Des Johnson – Percentage Points Trophy o Overall Track Champion Trophy
The aforementioned athletics championship success is an extraordinary achievement given that IGS can only enter into half of the events yet competes against co-educational schools for the overall championship. This achievement has not occurred previously in this competition.
Summer season sport continues and many of the Junior School basketball, cricket, touch and softball teams remain in contention for premierships.
The following Representative Honours were awarded to the boys listed below:
Representative Honours - Swimming Martin Koorts Under 10 MetWest Regional Swimming Johann Koorts Under 11 MetWest Regional Swimming Jarek Powys Under 11 Ipswich District Swimming Benjamin Mulvihill Under 11 Ipswich District Swimming Maxwell Orbell Under 12 MetWest Regional Swimming
Representative Honours – Cross Country James Ploetz Under 10 Ipswich District Cross Country Maxwell Orbell Under 12 Ipswich District Cross Country
Representative Honours – Track and Field Brent Le Roux Under 10 MetWest Regional Track and Field Matthew Haspels Under 10 MetWest Regional Track and Field Alexander Brimson Under 10 MetWest Regional Track and Field Tommy Jarrard Under 10 Ipswich District Track and Field Jordan Spyro Under 11 MetWest Regional Track and Field Benjamin Kemp Under 11 MetWest Regional Track and Field Johann Koorts Under 11 Ipswich District Track and Field Maxwell Orbell Under 12 Ipswich District Track and Field
Under 10 Relay – Matthew Haspels, Brent Le Roux, Alexander Brimson and Charles Christensen - 2nd in MetWest Region.
Representative Honours - Basketball Maxwell Orbell Under 12 Ipswich District Basketball
Representative Honours - League Martin Koorts Under 10 Ipswich District League Alexander Brimson Under 10 Ipswich District League Harrison Douglas Under 10 Ipswich District League Harry Parcell Under 11 Ipswich District League Connor Veraart Under 11 Ipswich District League Benjamin Mulvihill Under 11 Ipswich District League Jarek Powys Under 11 Ipswich District League
Representative Honours – Cricket Lachlan Van De Weyer Under 11 McCasker Cricket Christian Brown Under 11 McCasker Cricket Jackson McQuilty Under 11 McCasker Cricket Jordan Wendt Under 11 McCasker Cricket
Representative Honours – AFL Shaun Cooper Under 11 Ipswich District AFL
While the IGS spirit is evident at events such as the Junior Warriors’ Day when the painted faces of the Junior School students invade the sacred domain of the IGS hill at the First XV Rugby, the character of the students in the Junior School shines most when the boys become involved in service initiatives and are asked to work towards a common goal to assist others in the community. This year the Junior School boys participated in Leukaemia Foundation fundraising by having a free-dress day, a raffle and a sponsored walk to the Risson Centre. In combination with the efforts of the secondary students’ free- dress day contributions, the resultant donation of $8300 was exhilarating. Similarly the efforts of Year 6 student, Jack Burrows in single-handedly raising over $1000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Association provided inspiration away from the sporting field. His dedication and devotion to spend his vacation break busking and raising money is indicative of his character.
The Before and After School Care program provides a resource to parents whose work commitments would otherwise prevent their sons from attending our illustrious school. The work of these carers, under the directorship of Miss Kelly Guntrip and more recently Mrs Sophie Wise, supports and extends upon the academic, social, emotional and character development accentuated during the school day. With an ever- burgeoning attendance, particularly during the student vacation periods, the Before and After School Care program provides the students in its care with valuable social, motor and creative opportunities in a relaxed but disciplined environment.
The expansion of the Junior School in all facets has enabled mentoring relationships and greater interaction with the students of the Senior School in both formal and informal modes. From informal visits, reading support, tutoring opportunities, supervised coaching of sporting teams and swimming lessons, to coordinating and running the P-3 Athletics Carnival, the men of the Senior School support the Junior School boys in a multitude of ways, all of which provide opportunities for the young boys to connect with the IGS men of the older year levels.
The Junior School Parent Support Group provided magnanimous assistance to the Junior School throughout the year. While continuing to raise funds for various future projects, the focus of the year provided social opportunities for parents and families who have few other chances to gather with other families due to distance and work commitments. Great successes again were the Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day breakfasts. Many thanks must be bestowed upon the members of the Junior School Parent Support Group as their dedication and devotion to support the school community are outstanding.
Finally, the Junior School student leadership team of Jarek Powys (Junior School Captain), Jordan Wendt (Junior School Vice-Captain), Harry Parcell (Junior School Sport & Activities Captain), Brock Plumb (Junior School Music & Performing Arts Captain), Parker Robinson (Lawrence House Captain), Christian Brown (Hawthorne House Captain), Charlie Carey (Kerr House Captain) and Connor Veraart (Cameron House Captain) has excelled throughout the year in leading by example. The passion instilled by these boys in their younger peers has demonstrated true character traits associated with being a “gentleman of IGS”.
The Junior School has been a vibrant and busy place throughout 2008, achieving far more than academic tuition for the students. It has provided the springboard for the entire growth of each student socially, emotionally, academically and physically, achieving great success yet again in this last twelve month period through the dedication of all staff students and families.
STAFF My sincerest appreciation goes to the teaching, support, administrative, grounds and maintenance staff of Ipswich Grammar School.
Firstly, the teaching (academic) staff have worked tirelessly with the boys and the classroom work has been of the highest standard. They have motivated their students to do their best and have been relentless in pursuing their expectations of their charges. They have, to a person, committed themselves to the School’s Co-Curricular Program and have been so generous of their time. Their support during times of high absenteeism during the winter months was admirable.
Likewise, all non-teaching staff have been exemplary in their dedication to the School. The roles of groundsmen, teacher aides, office staff, maintenance staff all come together to ensure that Ipswich Grammar School is a school of high standards and one of which the community can be proud.
Thank you to the teaching and non-teaching staff of Ipswich Grammar School.
STUDENTS’ REPORT The Students’ Program has continued to review policies and procedures in an effort to keep up with current trends and research in managing the boys’ educational and social outcomes. The commitment again this year by the teaching staff has been exceptional. In addition, the professional management of the boys by their respective Year Masters has ensured another positive year for all those involved. This success only comes to fruition if the boys dedicate themselves whole-heartedly to the programs offered and again, this year, they have excelled.
Middle Schooling concepts have already proven their worth for these so-called ‘forgotten years’ for boys. Years 7 through 9 are now seamless and the management of the boys falls directly to the Head of Middle Schooling, Mr John Chalvatzis and Assistant Head, Mr Alex McArdle. Both these men have done an exceptional job and the implementation of specific programs will continue to pay dividends in the years ahead.
The Grandparents’ Day and Father/Son functions have been some of the many highlights this year. The Middle Schooling Student Council has raised and donated funds to the Abused Childrens Trust, Underprivileged Children and Young Care. The Middle School dances were very well supported and it is vital the boys continue to have the opportunity to develop their social skills and confidence in a supervised environment.
The internationally acclaimed ‘Rock and Water Program’ continues to gather momentum and measurable outcomes are already coming to fruition with the boys in the middle years. This program will continue to expand across Years 7, 8 and 9. The camps earlier this year for these respective years were once again highly beneficial for both the boys and their respective Form teachers.
The focus changes both in the management style and offerings for students in the dedicated senior years of schooling in Years 10, 11 and 12. This will continue to be high on the agenda for 2009 as specific programs and outcomes are trialled and tailored for these vital years as our young men head towards life after school. Developing independent learners, building resilience, creating worthwhile options and guidance structures for all boys will be a major focus in the years ahead. The Life Skills Programs in these respective years have been adapted to cover such topics as finances, buying cars, managing commitments with part-time work, time management, managing risk, QCS preparation and Schoolies Week to name but a few.
Easing stress levels, particularly with the senior men has been a major focus as they manage their academic, sport and work commitments. Developing these skills is essential in our contemporary educational and social settings and we have a responsibility to ensure the boys are equipped to make and implement worthwhile decisions about their future pathways and relationships. The outdoor educational experiences in these senior years are also vital in exposing boys to their own strengths and limitations. There is clear evidence to support that boys need these ‘back to nature’ experiences and the Year 10 and Year 11 camps have met these criteria. Boys need to be engaged in activities that are fun and challenging with an important focus on building strong, respectful relationships. Leadership needs to be nurtured and opportunities created so that these skills can be utilised across the whole spectrum of school, family and society in general. By the time boys reach these years, routines and peer groups are well-established and we need to persevere by proactively promoting tolerance, support and mateship.
Boys need good role models and I thank sincerely the teaching and boarding staff for their continuing work and commitment this year. In particular, Director of Boarding, Mr John Beaumont and our Boarding parents, Brian and Lee McCarthy. To Mr John Chalvatzis, Mr Alex McArdle, Mr Robert Charles and Mr Geoff Dieckmann, my thanks for your time, work and care with your boys. The Students’ Office is a very busy work environment and a great deal of patience and compassion is required to fulfil a multitude of responsibilities. To Mrs Virginia Hall-Smith and Mrs Michelle Hawck, thank you for your work with the boys this year. Finally to our Senior men - all the very best for the future and I sincerely hope that you will return in the years ahead to visit your school and continue your association with this strong, vibrant community.
MARKETING & PROMOTIONS In 2008 the Ipswich Grammar Marketing Department continued working on the platform that had been established over recent years.
We have continued our long and positive associations with established market leaders in The Queensland Times, The Quest Group, Queensland Newspapers, RM Williams Magazine, Queensland Country Life, Rural Weekly and Defence Life. In addition to these, the new Ipswich Independent and several local publications that link in with regional shows and visits enabled IGS to increase the marketing of Ipswich Grammar School within the print media.
Three additional major projects were undertaken and completed by the Marketing Department in 2008, they were:
• Development and introduction of a new Website; • Production of a promotional DVD; and • Development of a new range of brochures.
In addition to these marketing tools, IGS, with the support of the Senior Management Team and its Staff, has conducted one Open Day, four Senior/Middle School information evenings, two Junior School specific events, visited four regional centres and attended education expos in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong and Korea.
With the assistance of the Information Technology Department, Ipswich Grammar School has introduced state of the art electronic noticeboards. The screens are located in the main courtyard of the Senior School, in the administration office and outside the Junior School office. These display the daily student notices, information on upcoming events, photos and videos of each week’s activities and other pertinent school and community information.
In 2008 the Marketing Department has been involved with the design and printing of a range of print products, these include wall planners, wall calendars, pocket calendars, student diaries, community business directory, tour magazines, sport’s game day programs, Red and White Magazine, Old Boys’ Dinner Program, Valedictory Dinner Program, publicity posters/banners, brochures and the annual School Magazine.
With a strong and established marketing platform, Ipswich Grammar School will continue to develop its existing markets while forging ahead to identify and develop new markets to ensure enrolment future enrolment growth.
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES 2008 produced another very strong display of sportsmanship, participation and achievement by the students of Ipswich Grammar School.
I would like to acknowledge the commitment and passion displayed by the Seniors of 2008. Their contribution to Ipswich Grammar over the last five years has been outstanding. I would encourage the Seniors of 2008 to continue their involvement at Ipswich Grammar and wish them every success in their future sporting lives.
I would like to acknowledge the dedicated and hardworking nature of the Ipswich Grammar coaching staff. The staff at Ipswich Grammar are second to none and it is through their guidance and passion that so many positive outcomes are achieved.
Highlights 2008: Australian Rules – MIC, Mr Bruce Hardy • Five teams competed in this year’s mid-week competition (Under 13, Under 14, Under 15, 2nds, 1sts) • Under 13 – Division 1 semi finalists • Under 14 – Division 1 semi finalists • Under 15 – Division 1 grand finalists • 2nds – Division 2 semi finalists • 1st XVIII – Division 1 grand finalists – lost to Nudgee College
Chess – MIC, Miss Natalie Horrobin • Very successful pre-season competition • Very successful results in many of the competitions: Senior team – 5th place; Junior team – 5th place; Open A team – 3rd place; Open B team – 3rd place; Open C team – 4th place • 1st IV defeated Nudgee College to place 8th in the GPS competition
Cricket – MIC, Mr Alan Campbell (resigned as MIC after five successful years) • GPS undefeated Premiers • 3rd successive premiership win • Australia Post competition (State finalists) • Andrew Tazelaar, 1st XI Captain, named in the Australian Under 19 team • Very successful seasons for the following teams: 13A, 13C, 15A, 16A, 2nds • Undefeated Wide Bay tour • Mr Aaron Moore returns to IGS as Director of Cricket • Seven students selected in MetWest Open team • Three students selected in MetWest Under 15 team • Three Under 19 State players – Lachlan Pfeffer, Andrew Tazelaar, Dylan Hickson)
Cross Country – MIC, Mr Steven Church • GPS Runners-up 2008 • Under 13 years team – 2nd place • Under 14 years team – 4th place • Under 15 years team – 3rd place • Under 16 years team – 4th place • Open team – 2nd place. Total 35 points • Eight boys selected in the MetWest team • Sean Yoshiura and Grant Gwynne win the State Championships • Sean Yoshiura represents Australia at the World Junior Cross Country Titles (placed 32nd) • IGS win Queensland Branch of Nike Challenge
Debating – MIC, Dr John Volep • Firsts have wins over GT and Nudgee College and place 7th overall • 11.1 and 11.2 have very strong seasons • 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 have <50% win ratio
Mooting – MIC, Mrs Leigh Moss • Mooting team wins the Darling Downs Region • Team representing IGS contests the National finals at Bond University with distinction
Football – MIC, Mr Stewart Drinkeld and Mr Nigel Lucas • Undefeated GPS Premiers • Overall win/loss ratio of 78% • Under 14s quarter finalists in the ISSA Cup • Under 15s quarter finalists in the Bill Turner Cup • Opens semi finalists in the Uhl Sport Cup • Devon Munn and Dale Robinson selected in the Under 19 Queensland Schoolboys team • 1sts, 2nds, 16A, 15D, 13A and 13B teams all finish first in their respective competitions • 3rds, 16B, 16C, 15C, 14A, 13C (2nd) all finish in top three of their respective competitions • Three IGS students selected in the MetWest Under 15 side
Rugby Union – Director of Rugby, Mr Justin Carroll • 1st XV placed 4th in the GPS competition • 45% of all games won across the season • 13A, 13B, 14A, 14B, 16A, 2nds, 3rds and 4ths have very strong seasons • Three boys selected for the Under 15 MetWest side • Seven boys selected for the GPS II side • Two boys selected for the GPS I side • Five boys selected for the Queensland I and II teams • Luke Edwards and Kirisome Auva'a selected for the Under 16 Queensland Reds side • Kane Fuller and Robert Kennedy selected in the Under 16 Australian Indigenous Rugby team • Jade Kennedy and Ray Ngalu selected in the Under 18 Australian Indigenous team • Kenneth Robertson selected for the Australian Schoolboy team. Kenneth scored the opening try for the team which was the first team to win on New Zealand soil. • Old Boy, Berrick Barnes, selected in the World Cup team • Old Boy, Rodney Davies, signs with the Queensland Reds Rugby League – Co-ordinator, Ms Peta Green • Year 8 semi finalists in the Langer Cup • Year 9 quarter finalists in the Walters Cup • Year 10 quarter finalists • Old Boy, Langi Setu, signs with the Broncos • Old Boy, Lachlan Hall, signs with the Titans • Old boy, Martin Kennedy, continues to impress at the Roosters
Swimming – MIC/Coach, Mr Dick Orbell • Forty swimmers attend pre-season camp at Runaway Bay • GPS team placed 5th attaining 22 points more than 2007 score • Age group placings: 13 years – 2nd; 14 years – 4th; 15 years – 4th; 16 years – 5th; Opens – 6th • Twenty-four regional representatives • Six students selected in State swimming teams • Kieran Logan secures medals at the Open Water Championships
Tournament of Minds – Co-ordinator, Miss Natalie Horrobin • All three teams were extremely successful winning their relevant regional competitions • All three teams competed at the State titles: Social Science team – 2nd place; Language and Literature – 3rd place
Pedal Prix – Co-ordinator, Mr Ken Lightbody • Two teams compete at the RACQ All School’s Pedal Prix • Three teams compete at the Maryborough Technology Challenge Pedal Prix. Junior Team 1 – 239 laps (358km); Junior Team 2 – 295 laps (442km); Senior Team – 314 laps (471km)
Volleyball – MIC, Mr Darren Grose • 1st VI placed 3rd in GPS competition • Fourteen teams fielded • 15B, 13B, 14A, 13C, 15C and 3rds secure first place in their respective competitions • Rian Suter and Finn Stagg selected in the Open Under 17 Beach Volleyball team • Rian Suter selected in the Under 17 Qld Volleyball team
Basketball – MIC, Mr M Murray, Mr M Wellings • Nineteen teams entered into GPS competition • 1st V place equal second in GPS competition • 1st V place sixth in Queensland School’s Cup • Matthew Hodgson, Year 12, selected in the Australian Under 19 squad • Marc Roetteller, Year 12, selected in the 18 QAS Program • Four students selected in the Under 15 MetWest side • Under 13A team has undefeated season • Marc Roetteller and Denzel Montford selected in the Under 19 MetWest team which won the State Championships
Track and Field – MIC, Mr Nigel Greive • GPS Champions • GPS 2008 – (17 GPS Premierships since 1984, GPS top three finish 21st consecutive year) • Under 15 Knockout team – National Champions in December 2007 • Open Knockout team – Third place at the Nationals in December 2007 • Open and Under 15 sides win State Knockout Titles in September 2008 and will now contest the National finals in Melbourne in December • Sixty-four District representatives • Thirty-two Regional representatives • Eleven State medals • Twenty-two State representatives • Grant Gwynne sets new record at the State Championships for the 2000m Steeple Chase • Khaele Bowen set two new School records
Tennis – MIC, Mrs Frances Davey • Nineteen teams entered in the GPS competition • 1st IV placed 4th in the GPS competition • In Pittsworth tournament – won 14 Years singles and doubles (Harry Bell and Daniel Young) • In Rockhampton State Titles - Harry Bell, Under 14 doubles • In Bundaberg tournament – Under 14 singles/doubles – Harry Bell; Under 18 – Herman Maharaj – finals
Water Polo – MIC, Mr Paul Reemeijer • Three teams entered in mid-week competition • Under 13 Years team named quarter finalists with a great victory over BGS • Open side displayed amazing improvement throughout the season State Representatives: Year 8 • Jack Pye Swimming • Nathan Lax Track & Field • Latham Takau Track & Field • Joshua Kemp Track & Field (Little Athletics) • James Beveridge Track & Field
Year 9 • George Freeman Track & Field (Knockouts) • Khaele Bowen Track & Field • Joshua Mueller Track & Field • Michael Payne Cross Country • Andreas Ruggieri Track & Field • Richard Schilt Public Speaking
Year 10 • Shannon Mavrik Track & Field • Jordan Tighe Track & Field • Ryan Tazelaar Track & Field • Grant Gwynne Track & Field (Knockouts)/Cross Country • Jake Irvine Track & Field (Knockouts) • Callum Berry Track & Field (Knockouts)
Year 11 • Rian Suter Track & Field / Volleyball • Luke Edwards Rugby Union • Kirisome Auva'a Rugby Union • Dylan Hickson Cricket • Finn Stagg Volleyball • Ben Wallace Track & Field (Knockouts) • Sam Robinson Track & Field (Knockouts) • Hamish Wagner Track & Field (Knockouts) • Kane Fuller Indigenous Rugby Union • Robert Kennedy Indigenous Rugby Union
Year 12 • Max Wilton Volleyball • Marc Roetteller Basketball • Ray Ngalu Indigenous Rugby Union • Jade Kennedy Indigenous Rugby Union • Teti Tela Rugby Union • Doug Asiata Rugby Union • Dale Robinson Football • Devon Munn Football • Matthew Hodgson Basketball • Sean Yoshiura Cross Country • Kenneth Robertson Rugby Union • Matthew Wenck Rugby Union • Neemiah Tupuse Rugby Union • Brendan Giebel Track & Field (Knockouts) • Lachlan Pfeffer Cricket • Ross Freeman Track & Field (Knockouts) • Robert Rutledge Track & Field (Knockouts) • Joshua Pearn Track & Field (Knockouts) • Steven Turner Track & Field (Knockouts)
National Representatives • Kane Fuller Under 16 Australian Indigenous Rugby Union team • Robert Kennedy Under 16 Australian Indigenous Rugby Union team • Jade Kennedy Open Australian Indigenous Rugby Union team • Raymond Ngalu Open Australian Indigenous Rugby Union team • Matthew Hodgson Under 19 Basketball team • Sean Yoshiura Under 19 Cross Country team • Devon Munn Under 19 Football team • Andrew Tazelaar Under 19 Cricket team • Kenneth Robertson Under 19 Rugby Union team
SCHOOL MAGAZINE Once again the annual School Magazine is an excellent production showing the people, events and activities of 2008. We thank Mr Danny Breen and Mr Michael Connors for their efforts.
OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Trustees of Ipswich Grammar School are a Statutory Board appointed under the authority of the Queensland Government and the Minister for Education. These seven good people donate their time and energy to the governance of Ipswich Grammar School. It is a highly responsible and accountable position and the significance of their decisions is vital for the future of our School.
Our Board Members are as follows:
Mr Grant Wallace - Chair Mr Jon Kent – Deputy Chair Mr Bob Slater Dr Andrew Winter Mr Mark Wilton Mrs Leah Smith Ms Wendy Bourne
On behalf of the whole School community we thank the Board for their leadership, support and abiding interest.
PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOC., SUPPORT GROUPS, OLD BOYS’ ASSOC., & UNIFORM SHOP On behalf of Ipswich Grammar School I thank and commend the wonderful people involved in these groups for their work and support for the School. Special thanks go to the executives of the P&F Association for their voluntary work. The Support Groups have done wonders for the School – their interest and energy are admired.
CONCLUSION We have experienced another successful school year. Our enrolments continue to increase. There is a strong sense of progress and fulfilment. The School continues to be one of high achievement in academics and in sport and the wealth of activities the School embraces.
The Centre for Specialisation in Boys’ Education has set the School apart, given it depth, professional recognition and a way of life that enhances the growth of young men.
I take this opportunity to thank my Senior Management Team:
Mr Bill Allan Commercial Manager & Board Secretary Mr Michael Connors Deputy Headmaster – Curriculum Mr Jon Snow Deputy Headmaster – Student Welfare Mr Tony Buckley Deputy Headmaster – Organisation & Administration Mr David Macknish Head of Junior School Miss Kerri-Anne Gardiner Personal Assistant to the Headmaster/CEO & Secretary to the Senior Management Team
Special thanks go to my Personal Assistant, Miss Kerri-Anne Gardiner for her excellent work, support, loyalty and confidentiality. She is a marvellous Personal Assistant and provides a wonderful role model for others on staff.
Finally, my very best thanks go to the parents and supporters of Ipswich Grammar School for your assistance in ensuring that 2008 was another progressive and outstanding year for the School.
Denis Frederiksen Headmaster/CEO IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Functional Reporting Arrangements
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Uniform Learning Accounts Shop & Support Admin & BAFSC Boarding Nursing Masters Staff
Grounds Maintenance & Cleaning Staff
Teaching and Support Staff
…General\IGS Staff Flow Chart