Annual REPORT

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Contents

School Profile 1

Chairman’s Report 2

Executive Principal’s Report 4

Principal’s Report - Carrum Downs Campus 6

Principal’s Report - Traralgon Campus 8

Principal’s Report - Tyabb Campus 10

Academic Achievements 12

People and Culture 22

Finance 24

Building Improvement and Maintenance 26

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017 Our Leadership

Mr Cameron Pearce Executive Principal

Carrum Downs Campus Traralgon Campus Tyabb Campus Kinder – Year 12 Kinder – Year 12 Prep – Year 12

Mr Andrew Watts Mr Julian Van Tienen Mr Nick Haines Principal – Principal – Principal – Carrum Downs Campus Traraglon Campus Tyabb Campus

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Flinders Christian Community College is an independent, We encourage, challenge and inspire each student to learn, co-educational, interdenominational Christian school (with an develop in character, understand the world in which they open and inclusive enrolment policy) for students in Kinder to live and develop. As a Christian school, we seek to work with Year 12, with three campuses located on three beautiful sites parents and guardians to develop principled, thoughtful and at Carrum Downs, Traralgon and Tyabb. analytical young people prepared to take a purposeful place in the community.

Our Vision Our Purpose

To be a Transformative Christian We bring hope and purpose to our Learning Community. community through Christian education.

Our Values Love Faith Integrity Humility Grace Excellence Perseverance

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 1 2017 Chairma n’s Report David Flack - Chairman, Board of Governance

Leaders of all varieties and hues have, in the recent past, made achieved since then, and we now look back fondly on many a statements based on their assessments of particular world good friendship formed, and God’s blessing on many families events with the words ‘……is the greatest moral challenge of and several students whose lives have been shaped and our time’; and the blank space in the statement could be filled moulded through Christian education. with a variety of issues such as climate change, rogue states, political and religious extremism, just to name a few. The good news is that after much discussion and negotiation, Chairo Christian school has through the year been Thinking about climate change, it is hard to deny that incrementally taking on responsibility for various parts of the weather events and cyclones are becoming more violent operation of the Traralgon campus. This transition took full and earthquakes more destructive. We are told that global effect in December 2017. Our desire and prayer is that Chairo temperatures are on the rise. The misery and sense of will make a great impact in the Valley for God’s kingdom, hopelessness experienced by the people of Bangladesh in growing from strength to strength. A dedicated band of the recent cyclones and subsequent flooding is palpable and Flinders College staff put in many a long hour to facilitate distressing and made all the more miserable because of the this transition. They ‘made it happen’, for which we express time it took for help to reach many folks who were totally our sincere thanks. isolated. The nations of the Caribbean have also felt the ferocity and destruction of recent cyclonic activity which It was King Solomon who declared that ‘there is a time and has broken the records. season for everything’, and, sadly for two of our Board members, their season has come to an end. Both have The great debate centres on the question of responsibility; served for many years and the Board will feel that loss. David is the weather phenomenon man made or not? Thoughtful Champion left the Board in January. His skills lay and well-educated people are to be found on both sides of predominantly in the field of Work Health and Safety issues. the argument, and often the debate produces more heat Adrian Price served faithfully in his role as Treasurer for the than light. I feel inadequately qualified to engage in the Board. This role he filled with distinction, and the College is great debate at a professional level; my objective is to give indebted to him for sharing with us his wisdom and experience. expression to what are the ‘moral imperatives’ that drive those who are engaged in Christian Education. We give our thanks to Cameron Pearce, our CEO, for his leadership over the past year. He has met the challenges of We acknowledge the reality and enormity of the global the year by leading from the front, effectively setting a fine challenges we face, but for us, the moral imperative is summed example. up in our purpose statement: Christian Education brings hope and purpose to our community. You may reasonably ask how this is achieved; together with the pursuit of academic excellence, a Biblical framework alerts us to three great realities. Firstly, the Bible makes it clear that we are able to enter a relationship with God, who is loving and good, but who also is all powerful and is in control of the events of this David Flack world. Second, through knowing this almighty God, we find Chairman - Board of Governance answers to our deepest existential questions, such as ‘Who am I? ‘Where did I come from? and ‘What is my purpose in life? Third, we understand that we have been ‘blessed to be a blessing’; satisfaction and joy in life is a product of sharing what we have with those who need a ‘leg up’.

Perhaps the single most significant event of the year has been the decision to hand over the Traralgon campus to Chairo Christian school. The Flinders Board has been very aware for some years of the need to decide on the future of the campus. Clearly, amongst a range of issues, is the distance from the other two campuses which presented an ongoing logistical dilemma. It needs to be understood that Flinders had not gone to the Latrobe valley with the intent to start a new campus, but had become involved in trying to help a small ailing Christian school that was had significant difficulties. Much has been

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Board of Governance Board of Governance Members 2017 Meeting Dates 2017

Name Meetings attended Wednesday 25 January

David Flack - Chairman 9/10 Wednesday 22 February

Wednesday 22 March Stuart Campbell - Vice Chairman 7/10 Wednesday 26 April

Adrian Price - Treasurer 10/10 Wednesday 24 May - Board Meeting and AGM

June - No Meeting Matthew Harridge - Secretary 9/10

Wednesday 26 July Brad Buchanan 8/10 August - No Meeting

Frank Hoogenraad 8/10 Wednesday 20 September

Wednesday 25 October Valerie Mason 8/10 Wednesday 22 November

Tim Meyers (Joined October 2017) 2/2 December - No Meeting

Back row: Valerie Mason, Adrian Price, Tristan Pham, Cameron Pearce, Stuart Campbell, Matthew Harridge Front Row: Maddalena Bradley, David Flack, Brad Buchanan, Frank Hoogenraad

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 3 2017 Ex ecutive Principal’s Report Cameron Pearce - Executive Principal

“Discovering vocation does not mean scrambling toward some Academically, the College continues to grow its capacity prize just beyond my reach but accepting the treasure of true to inspire positive outcomes from our students. Under the self I already possess. Every journey, honestly undertaken, guidance of our dedicated and professional staff, students are stands a chance of taking us toward the place where our deep realising the fruits of their efforts. As we continue to celebrate gladness meets the world’s deep need.” Parker J. Palmer some outstanding VCE results from our 2016 Year 12 students, we are excited about our 2017 results which also proved to be Over recent years, Flinders Christian Community College has hugely successful with excellent results across the College. In engaged in discovery tours to Cambodia, where students spend our middle and junior years, our students continue to perform ten days contributing to the completion of humanitarian above the state average in NAPLAN across many areas with projects overseen by Samaritan’s Purse. On these trips, genuine growth being achieved amongst individual students. students experience the immense joy that comes when we In recent years, we have added to our pathway options with look beyond ourselves and serve others. They also witness the the development of our VCAL program across all campuses. power of community in its truest sense as they connect with This has been a tremendous success and the projects that our the Cambodian people, who through their hardships have students have produced have been ground breaking in their formed a relational trust that exudes belonging and hope. The quality and symbolise the commitment of our students to their trips are transformational for these young people, and upon studies. Overall, our academic program continues to grow, their return I witness a stirring in their hearts and minds that whilst ensuring our students are driven by a sense of hope and empowers them to see the world in a new way. Through this purpose in their lives. experience, they come to see that they already possess great personal, and collective, capacity. In accepting the treasure The quality and success of our kinder programs across Carrum of their true self, they start to form a sense of vocation that Downs and Traralgon have been a blessing to our community connects their personal gladness with the world’s deep needs. over the last few years. The outstanding work of Marissa Watts When a student takes on this journey, they discover a powerful (Carrum Downs) and Samantha Van Tienen (Traralgon), along meaning in their life, which results in a renewed enthusiasm with their teams, has seen our kinder programs thrive. The towards their personal journey, relationships and daily pursuits. deep and supportive relationships of trust that our early- Throughout 2017, Flinders Christian Community College has years staff build with our students and their families is a joy continued to develop our learning community to ensure that to witness. Based on the Reggio Emelia philosophy students our students not only succeed academically, but also nurtured develop in an environment where inquiry and relationships within an environment that stirs a sense of purpose and are valued and fostered. The success of these campuses has belonging in their lives. Such opportunities exist across the inspired the opening of a new kinder in Mount Martha in range of exciting programs that our College provides. 2018. We are delighted that Samantha Van Tienen will be heading The continued growth of our sporting program across the up the new kinder. As an expansion of our Tyabb campus, the College has been exciting to watch throughout 2017. With new kinder will benefit from the professional and the advancement of our Carrum Downs campus into the administrative support that comes with being a part of a larger Southern Independent School (SIS) competition, our campus. Classes have rapidly filled for our first year, and the sporting prowess has had the opportunity to be tested in facilities the premier sporting association for independent schools. are outstanding in their design and capacity to foster effective With the exemplary support of our expert Physical learning and community. Along with these new developments, Education and Sports coaches under the guidance of Shay there are also some farewells to be made. Cosgrave, Nat Chatfield and Kate Wallis, we passed the test with flying colours. Having successfully won B Division Over the past 12 years, our College has been blessed to be premierships in Swimming, Athletics and Cross-Country, we involved in providing excellent Christian education in the La are now poised Trobe Valley through our Traralgon Campus. Over the years, to take on the A division champions in 2018. In addition to the the dedicated staff and families that have travelled the journey wonderful individual successes, it is a joy to witness the sense have given much to ensure that many hundreds of students of belonging, excitement and school spirit that emerged from had the opportunity to experience the value of Christian the students and staff involved in these programs. We hope to education. After 2017, Flinders Traralgon will become Chairo see many more of our students benefitting from these great Traralgon as they transition to become a member of the Chairo opportunities as we move into 2018. Such advancements are Christian School network in the Gippsland region. Under the also promoted within our early years programs across our exceptional leadership of Julian Van Tienen as Campus Carrum Downs, Traralgon and Tyabb campuses. Principal and his dedicated team, we have worked closely with Chairo to achieve a positive transition for staff and students alike. Chairo has been outstanding in its willingness to embrace

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the Traralgon community and we are confident that Christian The 2017 school year continued to foster a learning community education will continue to thrive for many generations to come dedicating to serving Christ by providing excellent education, within Traralgon, and beyond. Our heartfelt thanks go to all that inspires purpose and fosters a community mindset staff and families, past and present, who have given so much dedicated to building relational trust. I wish our whole to the community over many years. We are eternally grateful community a prosperous, safe and restful holiday break. and better for the journey we have shared. In Christ’s service To conclude, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all our students and their families who we are blessed to journey with, as it is a great community that we are all a part of. Gratitude also needs to be extended to the members of our Board of Governance under the leadership of our Chair, David Flack, who have been tireless in their leadership over the College. Our Campus Principals Andrew Watts, Nick Haines and Cameron Pearce Julien Van Tienen have also been outstanding in their Executive Principal leadership along with the great teams they work with.

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 5 2017 Princi pal Report Carrum Downs Campus

Andrew Watts - Principal, Carrum Downs Campus

There are many ways to evaluate the health of a school. At one of our assemblies earlier in the year, I began my Regular assemblies provide one window into the soul of a address by simply stating, “Dear Colleagues.” After an learning community and reveal lived priorities and values. awkward silence, I explained that from now on I would be It is my pleasure to attend many school assemblies during referring to all present at assemblies as colleagues. A key the year. The Junior School assemblies are renowned for focus area in 2017 was to encourage students’ voices and their fun, engagement and Mrs. Pallot leading a rousing recognize each student as a member of a team of learners. sing-a- Students can certainly learn from teachers, but teachers long. There is always a strong element of student leadership. should also learn from students to improve teaching and the I particularly enjoy student awards which recognise effort, broader experience of school. Each term, students have the determination and character on an equal footing with opportunity to provide feedback to their teachers; we also sporting, cultural or academic success. This flavour is had a student-lead vote for next year’s student leaders. I have repeated in the Secondary School assemblies. I have noticed also thoroughly enjoyed meeting with students to hear their that, increasingly, the assemblies are overflowing with items ideas and, on occasion, criticism. We are a Campus that recognising the outstanding achievement of our students listens and works with our students to create an optimum at Flinders Carrum Downs. These achievements are always learning environment. celebrated with warmth and enthusiasm at each assembly. Again, the breadth of awards and recognition demonstrated I congratulate and thank all of my colleagues, both teachers, and students, for their effort and success during 2017. Of the holistic health of the Carrum Downs Campus during utmost importance is to thank our God for his blessing and 2T0h1e7 t. heme we embraced for 2017 was “Why not us?” This theme was borrowed from the Western Bulldogs premiership equipping. success. The theme encouraged students to have a go and challenge themselves to aim higher and believe that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. There is no doubt many students have embraced this theme. We Andrew Watts have experienced outstanding success in the SIS and CSEN Carrum Downs Campus Principal sporting and cultural competitions. Our results in the Da Vinci decathlon surpassed the achievements in 2016. We were delighted with our ever-improving NAPLAN data which confirms the value of a Flinders education. The focus on Building Learning Power and Growth Mindset is paying dividends in the learning culture of students. At the end of 2017 we celebrated our best VCE results ever. We had a top score of 98, 9 students achieved ATARs above 90, 31% of students received ATAR’s above 80 and 58% above 70.

It has been tremendous to watch the outworking of Positive Education in the school. Through pastoral care classes, smiling minds, FLIP (Faith, Life, Inspiration and Positivity), guest speakers and events such as R U OK Day, students were challenged and equipped to focus on their wellbeing to ensure the health of mind, body, and soul. I believe the College is moving to the right balance of academic, extra- curricular and personal health. Our goal is to be a thriving and flourishing Christian learning community, and we are exhibiting many traits of such a school. I am sure students have enjoyed the vast array of camps, mission trips and excursions on offer.

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Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017 7 Princi pal Report Traralgon Campus

Julian Van Tienen - Principal, Traralgon Campus

Perhaps the best way to start this final Campus Principal ‘The Sound of Music’ reminded me that despite the difficulties report is to shout a huge “thankyou” to our incredible of the times we might experience, that we can choose to still Traralgon Flinders Christian Community College school thrive and live lives of hope and fulfilment. community. What an amazing team we have. Thanks to all of ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’, amongst many you who are our wonderful students, teachers, administration things, encouraged me to value my friends and family more and maintenance staff, our wonderful school families and intentionally and to look for God’s great hope and purpose those from our wider Flinders College community. Thank you that already lies within my own life. for allowing me to the privilege to lead this campus and I want you to know that I have thoroughly enjoyed being the ‘Grease’ encouraged me to dance and sing like “no one’s Campus Principal since arriving here in the winter of 2013. watching”!

John Wesley once said, “Do all the good you can, in all the ‘Footloose’ showed me the value of loving my family, loving ways you can, to all the souls you can, in every place you my community and that breaking the chains of fear and the can, at all the times you can, with all the zeal you can, as long unknown will always bring freedom into your life. as ever you can.” The commitment from each of our staff As educators and administrators, the privilege that we have to towards our students, especially throughout this year has never teach, coach and encourage each of our students to develop waned and it has been exciting to watch our students achieve a deep sense of hope and purpose in their lives is a humbling academic, sporting, creative successes and have fun as they responsibility and is not something that Flinders College have met challenges and striven to do their best. John Wesley has ever taken lightly. It has been very exciting to see our would be encouraged if he were amongst our community. wonderful 2017 kinder@flinders children begin their Much has changed in our school since Flinders College amazing educational journey this year and their joyfulness first opened its Traralgon doors in 2004. We have seen the and sense building of classrooms and the relocation and construction of wonderment at discovering new things is energising to be of new portables, a gym, playgrounds, Deano’s Shed and around. more recently a Kindergarten. These are all important Our last ever Traralgon Flinders Christian Community physical structures but we know that the building of young College Year 12 class, the class of 2017, has been an incredible lives has a more eternal value. Many of our students have group of students and we are very proud of their gone on to enjoy continued academic success in the Tertiary achievements and their many contributions within our or TAFE sector and have then been able to follow their school. Their leadership dreams of career, family, travel and to find fulfilment in life. in our final year in areas such as study, sports, school The prayerful support of our Board of Governance, families, production, missions and chapels has been both, appreciated local churches and families has enabled our students to be and admired. They have shown that the best preparation for educated with wisdom and love. I also wish to acknowledge tomorrow is doing your best today. the years of sacrificial support from our P&F and those of our parents and staff and wish you to know that you have We are fortunate to have a number of wonderful key leaders made an amazing difference in the lives of our students and in our 2017 Executive team. These are Mrs Beckwith, Mrs community of families. Arnot, Mrs Barlow, Mrs de Bruyn and Miss Bakker. They have supported, advised, encouraged and worked tirelessly Being a part of our school production “Footloose” was an behind the scenes and I am very pleased that Mrs Keryn de exciting way to get involved in our community and to realise Bruyn that our students on stage and behind the scenes are so will be the Chairo Traralgon Campus Principal in 2018 and incredibly talented. Our school has a wonderful history of her Deputy Principal will be Miss Naomi Bakker. As you musical talent that it can and should be proud of and I am would already know, they, along with their team have great quite sure that you would enthusiastically agree with me that capacity and a love for our community and for educating it is a thrill to watch students across all year levels work, sing students and we can be confident and positive about the days and play together and I wonder if you have learned from them ahead. as I have? I have enjoyed five musicals in my time as Campus Principal here and the students have always shown me where I Throughout my time here, Mrs French has been my PA who needed to be humble and improve. amongst many tasks has had the difficult task of managing my diary as well as coordinating the activities of our other staff. In ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ taught addition to her wide breadth of administration skills, she has me that dreams do come true if you walk with godly integrity a passion for God, a love for our staff and her thoughtfulness and persevere. and support for me has been greatly appreciated.

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God has desired for his purposes of Kingdom education in the wonderful community of Traralgon within the Valley. We are grateful for those who have lead so sacrificially in the past, we are blessed to have enjoyed the current times and now we are excited about the days ahead.

Mr Julian Van Tienen Traralgon Campus Principal

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017 9 Princi pal Report Tyabb Campus

Nick Haines - Principal, Tyabb Campus

2017 has been a positive year in which the Tyabb campus has The Junior School continues to be a hub for caring many reasons to celebrate and see the future with a positive communities of engaged learners and wonderful opportunities. sense of anticipation, growth and new opportunities. There have also been some unique opportunities in the Junior School that have provided students with exposure to the area It was in late 2016 we announced to the Flinders community of STEM. Students throughout that a kinder will form an extension of our Tyabb campus the year have been engaged with our coding and robotics commencing operation in 2018. Using a section of the New program in Grade 5, and it provided students with an excellent Peninsula Church premises, a significant amount of work opportunity to collaborate with other students through has occurred throughout 2017 to enable us to present problem-based tasks using our own robotics equipment. ‘Kinder@ Flinders’, at what is now known as our Mt Martha We are excited to see our students engage with coding and campus. The amount of interest in our Kinder program, robotics at Flinders, and in 2018 we look forward to expanding particularly from those otherwise not connected with our offerings of robotics and coding to extend across primary Flinders, has and secondary sections of the school. 2017 also saw the end been significant. This has been reflected by above expected of an era in Junior School leadership as we farewelled our enrolments in both our 3 and 4-year-old programs. We are Head of Junior School, Mr Partridge. After many years leading delighted to have appointed Mrs Sammantha Van Tienen as the Junior School, Mr Partridge concluded his time at Flinders our Kinder Director; Mrs Van Tienen has been running our at the end of Term 3 in order to pursue other opportunities. Traralgon kinder over the past two years and has been an Mr Partridge has led the Junior School with a genuine integral part of our preparation for the Mt Martha Kinder understanding of the value of community and served in a way operations in 2018. We are also incredibly excited with the that aligned with his motto of ‘love God, and love others.’ We other teaching and co-educator appointments for our Mt are blessed however to have appointed Mr Van Tienen as the Martha kinder, and we have a great deal of confidence in our new Head of Junior School for 2018. team for 2018. The Middle School again provided students with the 2017 was significant in the life of sport at Flinders, as the opportunity to be stretched in their learning and understand Carrum Downs and Tyabb campuses joined forces to compete the power and importance of resilience, collaboration and as one in the Southern Independent Schools’ sporting reflection. The Year 8s worked collaboratively to put on competition. Whilst it was a great achievement for Flinders to their market day in which students got a practical learning take out the three major SIS carnivals of swimming, athletics experience in small business. The Year 7 students explored and cross country, perhaps the most rewarding aspect was their passions and subsequently developed a project and seeing the staff and students from both Carrum Downs and display for our culminating ‘passion project’ event. Our Tyabb come together and unite through Sport. As winners of Middle School camps program again provided students with these carnivals, we now move up to Division A in 2018 and we an engaging and rich camp experience, the Year 9 city camp are looking forward to continuing our sporting success as one being a significant highlight for students by all accounts. against other Southern Independent Schools. Leadership will change slightly in 2018 in the Middle A group of secondary students from both our Carrum Downs School; and Tyabb campuses accompanied by Ms Brooks, Mr Van after three years leading the Middle School, Mr Luke Swain Niekerk and Mr Watts (Carrum Downs campus Principal) will next year be moving into a new role as Deputy Principal. travelled to Cambodia on a discovery tour in partnership with We are very pleased to have Mrs Esterhuizen taking on the Samaritan’s Purse. The students were able to see first-hand role of Head of Middle School in 2018 and beyond and I have a the positive impact of the significant support and fund raising great sense of confidence in our continued focus and passion that Flinders Christian Community College has provided to for developing independent, resilient and 21st century the people of Cambodia through Samaritan’s Purse. Possibly learners. the most rewarding aspect of providing our students with an The Senior School, under the new leadership of Mr James opportunity to serve in missions is not just the impact that Kumnick as Head of Senior School and Mrs Easton as Head we have on the people of these nations, but the significant of Teaching & Learning, continued to build on the sense of transformation in the lives of the individuals that go on these positive student community through the vertical pastoral trips and the renewed perspectives they return with. system. VCAL entered its second year at Flinders Tyabb and Our passion for the performing arts continued in 2017 with we are very pleased to have our first Graduating VCAL class Mary Poppins being performed over three nights at the in 2017. Senior School students continued to invest in our Frankston Arts Centre. This year was the first time in younger cohorts of students, and I was extremely impressed which we had students from our Junior School represented to see the work from students behind the scenes in preparing in the chorus and as lead actors. Attendance throughout and running the Year 7 boys’ and girls’ nights, as well as the four various events, activities and mentoring opportunities with performances in May was at an all-time high, no doubt due to the Junior School students. the outstanding standard of performance by our students.

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2017 brings the end of a season and the I would like to personally thank Mrs beginning of another in 2018. After 14 Chatterjee faithful years of service in the role, Mrs Carol for her unwavering support over the past three Chatterjee will be stepping back from her role years and I pray that this next season of her as Deputy Principal and will be transitioning career is one that is very fulfilling. into a classroom teaching role as of 2018. Yours faithfully, We are very blessed to be able to retain Mrs Chatterjee as she spends more time teaching, and she will no doubt be a great support to Mr Swain as he transitions into the role of Deputy Principal in 2018.

Nick Haines Principal, Tyabb Campus

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 11 2017 Academic Achievements

The My School website was developed by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) in 2010 using information based on the government’s National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) national testing.

In 2017, all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participated in the NAPLAN testing. The percentage of Flinders students whose NAPLAN results were in the top 3 bands compared with the National percentage of students whose NAPLAN results were in the top 3 bands, is shown in the graphs below. NAPLAN data, available on the myschool website (www.myschool.edu.au), indicates that Flinders students are generally performing well in literacy and numeracy.

Flinders uses NAPLAN data to inform the teaching and learning program and will continue to actively use this data to improve our curriculum provision, especially for students who need additional support. In 2017, the College increased teaching and support staff allocated to students who are underachieving according to NAPLAN results, school performance and other standardised testing results.

NAPLAN Results 2017

Carrum Downs Campus

The percentage of students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 achieving ‘above the minimum national standards’, at the ‘minimum national standards’ and ‘below the minimum national standards’ in Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation and Numeracy

Grammar & 2017 Reading Writing Spelling Numeracy Punctuation

Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Year Level Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below

3 96% 2% 2% 98% 0% 2% 96% 4% 0% 96% 4% 0% 98% 2% 0% 5 92% 8% 0% 98% 2% 0% 94% 6% 0% 82% 10% 8% 96% 2% 2% 7 91% 8% 1% 82% 17% 1% 91% 8% 1% 94% 5% 1% 97% 1% 1% 9 88% 12% 0% 84% 13% 3% 88% 9% 3% 90% 6% 4% 96% 4% 0%

Grammar & 2016 Reading Writing Spelling Numeracy Punctuation

Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Year Level Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below

3 100% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 94% 4% 2% 98% 2% 0% 96% 4% 0% 5 94% 6% 0% 92% 8% 0% 90% 8% 2% 88% 10% 2% 87% 13% 0% 7 92% 8% 0% 95% 4% 1% 96% 2% 1% 93% 75 0% 95% 5% 0% 9 92% 6% 1% 79% 18% 4% 91% 9% 0% 84% 15% 1% 91% 9% 0%

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Tyabb Campus

Grammar & 2017 Reading Writing Spelling Numeracy Punctuation

Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Year Level Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below

3 98% 3% 0% 100% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 93% 3% 5% 98% 2% 0% 5 90% 10% 0% 95% 5% 0% 92% 8% 0% 82% 18% 0% 92% 8% 0% 7 97% 2% 1% 92% 7% 1% 95% 3% 2% 95% 3% 2% 93% 7% 0% 9 91% 8% 1% 81% 13% 6% 84% 12% 4% 88% 6% 6% 95% 5% 0%

Grammar & 2016 Reading Writing Spelling Numeracy Punctuation

Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Minimum Standard Year Level Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below Above At Below

3 94% 4% 2% 93% 7% 0% 85% 13% 2% 98% 2% 0% 100% 0% 0% 5 95% 5% 0% 95% 0% 5% 95% 2% 2% 95% 5% 0% 98% 2% 0% 7 94% 6% 0% 89% 8% 3% 84% 14% 2% 85% 12% 3% 92% 8% 0% 9 92% 7% 1% 84% 13% 3% 87% 9% 4% 92% 6% 2% 91% 9% 0%

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 13 2017 V CE Achievement Carrum Downs Campus

Wendy Kincses - VCE Coordinator

Overview of the year Seventy-four (74) Year 12 students, forty-four (44) Year 11 students and one (1) Year 10 student from Carrum Downs We started the year with 85 Year 12 students. 75 students campus presented for the VCE and VCE/VET exams in October/ undertook and completed their VCE certificate. November 2017. These students successfully obtained 407 study Additionally, 10 students undertook VCAL studies, all of scores in 36 subjects, including subjects undertaken through whom Distance Education and languages studied off-campus. successfully completed Senior VCAL. VCAL students completing a Unit 3&4 VCE course did not sit the end of year exams but did The mean study score was 32 and there were twenty-eight (28) receive study scores, based on their SACs and SATs. study scores over 40 (6.9%). These values are very similar to The total number of students in the cohort who thus sat 2016 (32 and 6.4%, respectively.) The top ATAR was 98.55, the VCE examinations was 75, including one student who which is an improvement on 2016 (95.65) While these results completed sufficient units to receive a VCE certificate but whose show ATAR was too low to be listed. Calculations are thus based on a an increasing trend over the history of VCE at this campus, cohort of 75. it is, however, a decrease from 2013, where 7.8% of students achieved study scores over 40, historically the highest ever The 2017 cohort performed as follows: achieved at Carrum Downs. One perfect study score of 50 was obtained (Media) and two • 12.0% of students received an ATAR over 90. scores of 49 (Mathematical methods and Physics). There were seven (7) study scores over 45, which compares favourably with • 30.1% of students received an ATAR over 80. 2015 and 2016 when the top score each year was 45. • 57.3% of students received an ATAR over 70. For comparative purposes, please note that for every individual 2017 saw a modest increase in the high end of students subject (study), VCAA sets the following statistical constants achieving an ATAR of over 90 from 10.9% to 12.0% of the that apply year-on-year: cohort and nearly 60% of students with an ATAR over 70 (compared • the median student score for any subject is set at 30.0 to 50% in 2016). Unfortunately, there was increase in the • the proportion of students that will receive a score of number of students with ATARs below 50 (13.5%), 40.0 or more is 9.0% however the lowest ATARs were in the mid-high 30s, which is similar to the previous year. This suggests there is These are regarded, and sometimes incorrectly referred to as, still an issue with “State-wide means”. the lower performing students – are these students choosing Overview of 2017 ATAR results: inappropriate courses, are there extenuating circumstances, how important was an ATAR to them, what more can be done Of the seventy-four (74) students completing their VCE at tTho suppoe growtrt hthes of Ve CAstudents?L in Yea r 12 for 2017 continued to Carrum Downs, 9 students (or 12.0%) received ATAR scores broaden over 90; 23 received ATAR scores over 80 (30.7%); 43 received students’ pathways and enable students who are not primarily ATAR scores over 70 (57.3%); 55 received ATAR scores over 60 interested in University studies to pursue an alternative, (73.3%); and 64 received ATAR scores over 50 (85.3%). individualised learning pathway to achieve their goals. The mean ATAR was 70.59, which is higher than the mean VCE Study Scores for the previous five years, and meets the target mean of 70 Seventy-four (74) students successfully completed their VCE identified in the Senior School Strategic Plan for 2013-2017. and ten (10) completed Senior VCAL. The VCE completion rate was therefore 100%

14 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017 Historical ATAR Comparison of Carrum Downs Campus 2014: Top ATAR score was 97.60 from 2012-2017: Mean ATAR ranking was 60.74

17% received ATAR scores of 80 and above 2017: Top ATAR score was 98.55 Mean ATAR ranking was 70.59 2013: Top ATAR score was 99.15 Median ATAR was 72.35 Mean ATAR ranking was 65.67 31.1% received ATAR scores of 80 and above 19% received ATAR scores of 80 and above

2016: Top ATAR score was 95.65 2012: Top ATAR score was 94.8 Mean ATAR ranking was 66.45 Mean ATAR was 63.35 21.8% received ATAR scores of 80 and above 22% received ATAR scores of 80 and above

2015: Top ATAR score was 98.1 Mean ATAR ranking was 59.97 13.46% received ATAR scores of 80 and above

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Commentary on results Other schools

Of our students, there were sixty-five (65) VTAC applications Better Education ranks schools and other VCE providers on (86.67% of the VCE cohort) to tertiary studies. median VCE scores and the percentage of scores over 40.

Sixty-two (62) first round offers - 95.38% For 2017, Carrum Downs was ranked as follows:

Thirty-eight (38) first round, first preference offers - • 113 out of 532 schools for median score.

58.46% Eight (8) first round, second preference offers - • 165 out of 532 schools for % scores over 40.

12.31% In 2016, CD was ranked 107/532 and 175/532 respectively on these two criteria. The ranking for median score shows a small Forty-six (46) first round, first and second preference offers downward change (approx. 1% decrease) but the ranking for % This is marginally better than 2016, when 92.6% of applicants scores over 40 has improved by 10 places (approx. 2% increase). received first round offers and significantly better than 2015 In 2015, CD was ranked 186/528 and 193/528 respectively. when 82% of students obtained first round offers.

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 15 2017 V CE Achievement Tyabb Campus

Simone Pennicuik- VCE Coordinator

Comparative Overview

Number of students 2015 2016 2017 ATAR Scores: 2015 2016 2017 Tyabb 2012-2017 Enrolled in Year 84 79 101 12 Highest 97.15 99.2 96.85 Completed external VCAA ATAR 84 73 87 ATAR of 90 or above - ranked exams top 10% of the state 3.6% 15.07% 3.44%

Completed an unscored VCE NA 4 2 ATAR of 80 or above - ranked 11.49% 14.2% 38.36% Completed VCE exams over 2 top 20% of the state 1* 1 1* years (*year finished) ATAR of 70 or above – ranked 36.78% 22.5% 50.69% Undertook VCAL NA 2 11 top 30% of the state Accelerated in a Unit 3 & 4 ATAR of 60 or above 41.6% 65.76% 55.17% 50 43 42 subject (Currently in Year 11) ATAR of 50 or above 58.3% 84.94% 72.41% Granted Special Exam - - 11 ATAR below 50 41.7% 15.07% 27.59% Arrangements In comparison to the previous year ’s results this cohort, Granted Derived Exam Scores - - 4 which was slightly larger, performed below the standard of the previous year ’s cohort. Of the 101 students completing VCE Year 12 at Tyabb 87 acquired ATAR scores. The mean ATAR in 2017 was 60.84 and the median ATAR was 61.95 Historical ATAR Comparison of Tyabb Campus from 2012-2017:

2015 2016 2017 2017: Top ATAR score was 96.85 Mean ATAR score 60.84 and the median ATAR 61.95 VCE completion rate 100 99 100 11.49% received ATARs over 80 Study scores obtained 470 403 476 2016: Top ATAR score was 99.2 Median study score 29 31 29 Mean ATAR score was 68.87 and the median ATAR 70.7 38.36% received ATAR scores of 80 and above State median study score 30 30 30 Independent Schools median 2015: Top ATAR score was 97.15 33 33 33 study score Mean ATAR score 55.8 and the median ATAR was 56.5 Percentage of study scores 14.2% received ATAR scores of 80 and above 4.7% 8.4% 5.0% over 40 2014: Top ATAR score was 97.85 Percentage of study scores over 8.8% 8.8% 8.8% Mean ATAR score was 61.6 (excluding 3 students who 40 for all Victorian schools did not obtain an ATAR due to doing Year 12 over Percentage of study scores over multiple years and 1 student who chose an unscored 40 for Victorian Independent 15.7% 15.8% 15.8% VCE). Schools 24.8% received ATAR scores of 80 and above 2013: Top ATAR score was 96.45 Perfect study score of 50 1 1 1 Mean ATAR was 64.23 (excluding 1 student who did not obtain an ATAR) 21.3% received ATAR scores of 80 and above

2012: Top ATAR score was 98.10 Mean ATAR was 72.47 (excluding 1 student who did not obtain an ATAR) 39.1% received ATAR scores of 80 and above

16 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017 VTA C / Higher Education Preferences Round One Offers Report 2016

In 2017, 72% of the students applied for a Tertiary position. 68 students received first round offers of a possible 73, which equates to: 93.15%

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Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 17 2017 VC E Achievement Tyabb Campus continued

Strategies implemented/adapted to improve study scores • FCCC, as an under-represented school at Melbourne in 2017 University, were given the opportunity to receive guidance from the state’s top VCE graduates without • The Year 12 Retreat was yet again a wonderful the high fees charged by some commercial providers opportunity for staff and students to build relationships, in English, Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, strong foundations and skills that can be drawn from Mathematical Methods, Physics and Psychology. throughout the year. Students were gifted 2 sessions of their choice from the • Three staff attended Professional Development Sessions VCE budget. The calibre of the sessions was not on par on Analysing VCE results and Statistical Moderation in with TSFX/TSSM but students not able to afford these, February 2017. Following these sessions, it was decided were very grateful. that staff needed limited access to VASS to analyse and • Several students accepted my offer to create a review individual class data and to discuss best practice personalised study timetable and met with me over a within faculties. Logins were provided to staff for this series of weeks to discuss how they were travelling. purpose and a designated computer in the Senior School Office with Internet Explorer was requested. • Mid-year examinations were undertaken by Year 12 students. The exam period was orderly, calm and • Senior School executive staff met early in the year to generally well attended. Staff and student reflections on pinpoint specific areas we wanted to target in 2017 the value of the process are mixed. to ensure the current cohort had the right attitude, skills and strategies in place to set and achieve VCE • XLR8 continues to provide a positive learning goals. We agreed that the three essential elements to environment where students can meet with staff, work unlocking student potential were: with motivated peers or do independent study. Students who are intentional about seeking out extra assistance • Motivation: Having a positive mindset, and organising to meet teachers prior to the day benefit establishing achievable goals, engagement and most. Some students simply stay for social interaction overcoming procrastination and although this does not attribute directly to • Excellence: Knowledge of what ‘excellence’ looks improved study scores, reflects positively on the school. like - modelling outstanding achievement, time CONCLUSION: management, consistent approach, communication with experts, developing effective study habits Staff in the Senior School go above and beyond expectation, and although our 2017 results are not what we had hoped, I • Feedback: Actively seeking, reviewing and have heard many positive reports of students getting into their implementing summative and formative feedback desired course and making plans for the future. from teachers and students to improve learning and teaching outcomes. In light of results, challenges faced and the desire to achieve excellence: • Staff who achieved high study scores in their subjects in 2016 were invited to share best practice with colleagues • VCE policies have been reviewed. Students who exceed in Senior School meetings. the permissible absence rate of 6 lessons per subject per Semester in 2018 will be required to attend a review. • The benefits of being a VCE assessor were promoted and staff were encouraged to apply. Cynthia Hema was • School TV will be introduced as a valuable resource to an assessor in Psychology and Megan Easton was an address day to day realities faced by staff and parents assessor in English. Both valued the experience. who increasingly need clear, relevant and fact-based information around raising safe, happy and resilient • Following on from 2016, students struggling with the young people. demands of VCE were allowed/offered the opportunity to take alternative pathways and transition into the • Continued development of scope and sequence VCAL program or do unscored VCE. Two students and curriculum documentation across all secondary requested to move into VCAL. Two others both documentation will improve standards and ensure completed an unscored VCE. students are equipped with prerequisite skills in VCE. • Exam Revision Kits comprising a study plan, practice • exams, stationery items and information regarding The Senior team will continue to research, refine exam revision lectures, were provided to students in and implement ways to encourage and motivate every subject. We intentionally made these available staff/ students and promote a positive culture. earlier in 2017 to ensure students were maximising the Term 3 break and establishing good study routines.

18 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017 V CE Achievement Traralgon Campus

Julian Van Tienen - Principal, Traralgon Campus

The final year of Flinders in Traralgon produced encouraging Our VCE students have also transitioned very well and most academic achievements. The transition of our Traralgon have begun Tertiary Studies at either Federation, Monash or campus into Chairo Christian School is a great news story that Australian Catholic Universities. 2 students are studying medicine deserves telling. The Traralgon staff remained committed to after doing well in the 2017 UMAT pre-entry examinations. 3 producing high academic results through quality teaching students are studying nursing, 2 are studying Paramedicine and and their resolve never wavered throughout. It is worth others are studying Engineering and Business courses. noting that a number of staff took up the opportunity to Two students received financial support scholarships to get into become first time Unit 3 and 4 teachers in subjects such as their nursing tertiary courses: Alana Shaw and Alex Vuillerman. English, Text and Traditions, Psychology and General Maths. Alex is continuing her pathway to represent Australia in rowing They held steadfast to our College values to bring Hope and at the 2022 Paralympics, Beijing, China. Purpose through Christian education even when their own futures were uncertain. A brief summary of results shows that 7 students achieved an ATAR score above 70 with 4 of these being above 80 and 1 student To that end, our VCE results were very pleasing. In our final in the 90’s. No student achieved less than a 40 and despite having year of 2017, 16 students completed their VCE certificate low student participation numbers in our VCE program our and another 7 completed their VCAL. Our VCAL students Traralgon Campus was able to shift its average bell curve graph in a have moved forward into career paths that include an positive direction to produce one of its best group cohort results. Internship at a local church, TAFE certificates in Animal Husbandry, This is indeed a very good outcome for our families and staff and IT and the starting of a lawn mowing business. Two is something that should be celebrated. Thanks to our Board and students have entered career paths and have begun training Executive Principal, Cameron Pearce for their faithfulness, prayer in the Australian Army. and belief in our team.

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 19 2017 People and Culture 2017 All academic staff are registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and have approved tertiary academic qualifications.

Corporate Services Executive Staff

Title Given Name Surname Qualifications Description

Mr Cameron PEARCE MBA; M.Ed.; B.A; Executive Mr Tristan PHAM BG.rCaodm;.D iCp.PEAd, CPrhieincif Fpainl ancial FGIA Officer Mrs Jayne GILLESPIE AHRI Certified Practitioner, Prof. Dip. HR; Head of People and Culture Adv. Dip. HRM; Mgmt; Cert. IV T&A; CPHR; CMgr AFAIM Mr David HAUSLER B.Bus Head of Finance Head of Technology and Mr Brett GRAHAM Innovation Mr Brian SKARRAT Cert. IV OHS Property and Maintenance Mr Peter CT UTTIN Cert. C.E.; Reg. Building Special Projects Manager Mrs Lyn RGO GERSON DPriapc.Tti.;tio Cneretr IV Property Risk and Compliance Manager Mrs Maddalena BRADLEY SCeerrvt.i cIVes Business Management; Dip.Secretarial Studies Executive Assistant Corporate Services Staff

Sally Bentley, Peter Christensen, Illana Cornell, Anthony Davis, Shane Elvey, Lee Fallon, Cary Fawcett, Daniella Gapes, Malcolm Garrett, Kell Jackson, Kerry Jolly, David Leeding, Les Lindenburg, Cathy Mason, Ross McCleary, Mariska Mostert, Andrew Ogden, Carrin Raabe, Brett Ratten, John Renshaw, Sharon Simpson, Shane Sparey, Ian Tamplin, Andy Tran, Cindy van Straaten, Kat Ware, Deborah Wood, Michael Woods. Carrum Downs Campus Executive Staff M.Ed.; B.Theol; Grad.Dip.Ed; Grad.Dip Counselling; Mr Andrew WATTS Campus Principal Dip. Ministry Mr Paul MANLEY B.Sc.(Hons); M.Sc.; Grad.Dip.Ed.; Deputy Principal M.Ed. Mr Nicholas GREENWOOD B.Ed; Dip.Teach Head of Junior School Head of Teaching & Learning Mr Adam SWAIN B.Sc.; B.Teach Junior School Mr Michael McLEAN B.Ec; Dip Ed; Grad Dip; ICT Head of Middle School Ed. Head of Teaching & Learning Mrs Emma BRICE B.A; Grad.Dip.Ed Middle School Mrs Carey COLE B.A; Grad.Dip.Ed Head of Senior School B.A, B. Teach (Hons); Juris Doctor (Master of Head of Teaching & Learning Ms Hannah WESTBROOK Law); G.D.L.P Senior School Mrs Sally CAHILL Dip.Ed.; Cert.Adolescent Counselling; Head of School Welfare Cert.Chaplaincy Carrum Downs Academic Staff

Chris Alley, Peter Anderson, Claire Ball, Andrew Barrington, Peter Beissmann, Blake Bevis, Kerri Bevis, Penny Bowen, Robert Burford, Lauren Clark, Hannah Clarke, Jordan Clyne, Diane Cocking, Adam Copeland, Shay Cosgrave, Nicky Cowling, Deborah Dalton, Olivia Davey, Melanie Davies, Maria del Rosario, Arlene D’Cruz, Rachael D’Monte, Deborah Eastman, Natalia Emanuel, Marietta Farrant, Amy Fitzgerald, Gaye Franklin, Carol Gere, Kerri Greenwood, Rodney Hardy, Sarah Harland, Catherine Hart, Jacqui Hodder, Caterina Hou-toth, Lyndel Hoy, Wendy Jordan Pelz, Robyn Keeley, Wendy Kincses, Hye Hyun Lee, Daniel Mason, Valerie Mason, Kiara McCrory, Carolyn McLean, Vinorma Meston, Davina Muller, Duncan Neil, Kelly North, Daniela Novotny, Veronica Pallot, Lee-Anne Partridge, Deb Patterson, John Pendergast, Ronelle Prior, Tom Pugh, Amy Ross, Amy Scott, Alexandra Skinner, Emma Smith, Odette Smith, Daniel Stanley, Aimee Stewart, Trish Swenson, Janine Taranto, Nick Toovey, Linda Toporzisek, Julie Torrance, Simon Trist, Louise Van Niekerk, Austin Van Strijp, Katie Visser, Chaneen Vorster, Elaine Wang, Marissa Watts, Tim Watts, Nicola Westwood, Fiona Withers, Angel Wong, Tan Nie Wong, Samantha Woolnough.

Carrum Downs General Staff

Rosslyn Allen, Rob Anderson, Amber Baker, Dianne Bevis, Rebecca Buchanan, David Campbell, Michelle Campbell, Peter Cappel, Ben Carr, Sook Wei Cosby, Tracey Davenport, Jodie Dean, Alesha De Vries, Kristine Gardiner, Kerryn Graham, Margaret Graham, Carissa Haines, Roselle Harrison, Fiona Hawkins, Jillian Hudson, Annette Huon, Henry Huon, Yolande Jansen Van Vuuren, Jessica Kendall, Kath Lamb, Lesley Lansdown, Vanessa MacDonald, Suzanne McCleary, Marianne Morgan, Sume Neethling, Renate Peacock, Elaine Peters, Michelle Philips, Helen Piner, Joy Plummer, Karen Poke, Kate Rowe, Mellanie Samuel, Cindy Shacklock, Jeanene Slabbert, Amelia Swanton, Sue Treanor, Julie Vernon, Frik Verster, Nadine Walters, Joanne Walton, Olivia Williams.

20 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017 Traralgon Campus Executive Staff

Title Given Name Surname Qualifications Description

Mr Julian VAN TIENEN B.Sc; Dip.Ed Campus Principal Mrs Jenny BECKWITH B.Ed Deputy Principal Head of Primary, Head of Teaching & Mrs Kerryn De BRUYN B.A. Special Ed; Dip. Ed. Learning (Primary) VCE VCAL Coordinator Ms Catherine BARLOW B.Ed (Secondary) Year 9 & 10 Coordinator Head of Teaching & Learning (Primary Ms Naomi BAKKER B.VetBiol; B.Teach (Secondary); Cert. IV & Secondary), Year 7 & 8 Coordinator T&A Mrs Annette ARNOT B.A; Cert IV Library & Info Operations Manager Service Traralgon Academic Staff

Keith Coverdale, Henriette Duke, Bevan French, Daniel Joseph, Krystal Lear, Helen Lynn, Carley McGrath, Sue-Ann McGowan, Mary Mirtschin, Janice Muir, Madhuri Noah, Gabriel Palmer, Stacey Perkins, Dean Richardson, Sharon Richardson, Sammantha Van Tienen, Hannah Warner.

Traralgon General Staff

Annette Arnot, Cathlyn Cornwell, Karina Ellis, Joy French, Jolanda Harvey, Joelle Hines, Elizabeth Kiriakidis, Patricia Russell, Tonya Russell, Nicole Shaw, Astrid Williams.

Tyabb Campus Executive Staff

Mr Nick HAINES B.Sports & Outdoor Rec.; B Ed. Campus Principal Mrs Carol CHATTERJEE BSc.; Dip Ed Deputy Principal Mr Greg PARTRIDGE Dip.Ed; B.Ed; Head of Junior School Head of Teaching & Learning Junior Mr James McGHIE M.Ed; B.Ed; Dip School Teach Mr Luke SWAIN BSOR; B.Ed Head of Middle School Head of Teaching & Learning Middle Mrs Corline ESTERHUIZEN BA; Dip Teach School Mr James KUMNICK B.ASc.; Head of Senior School Grad.Dip.Ed Head of Teaching & Learning Senior Mrs Megan EASTON B.Teach (Secondary); B.A. School Mr Richard VAN ORSOUW B.A.; Grad Dip.Ed; Grad Cert Religious Director of Student Wellbeing Ed. Tyabb Campus Academic Staff

Genevieve Adams, Huda Affas, Stephanie Akers, Jenny Anderson, Rita Attard, Lauren Bach, Dan Balan, Rupert Balint-Smith, Skye Barbour, Meredith Bell, Jenny Bode, Lorna Brooks, Andrew Bylart, Caitlin Cahill, Samantha Carmody, Joanne Chan, Natalie Chatfield, Valliammai Chockalingam, Keaton Cloherty, Adam Coop, Roger Crabtree, Anna Dewar, Gayle Dodge, Shaun Doyle, Stephen Drape, Joshua Dux, Bernd Dremel, Laura Eddington, Marietta Farrant, Judy Flack, Bridget Forster, Julie Furlong, Julie Gillett, Justin Gillett, Fiona Goding, David Grace, Ann Hammond, Benjamin Hanson, Sarah Harland, David Harris, Christine Harrison, Cynthia Hema, Olivia Hoare, Sarah Inglis, Laura Jackson, Helen Jarosz, Casey Jones, Matthew Kelaart, Ken Kincses, Sarah Leeder, Rhiannon Lowrey, Michael Marotta, Vanessa Matheson, Juliz Mathew, Danielle McDowell, James McGhie, Melissa McGibbony, Helen McLoughlin, Louise Mead, Kathryn Nightingale, Gabriel Njuho, Esmari Oosthuizen, Peter Ottavi, Neil Palmer, Mark Pennicuik, Simone Pennicuik, Jon Pittard, Leesa Reynolds, Jane Rijkmans, Kirsten Robinson, Tanya Rogers, Steve Rogerson, Stephen Salisbury, Michelle Schnabel, Walter Sheridan, Annette Simpson, Helen Smith, Bryan Stone, Felicity Taylor, Santhira Thuraisingham, Heidi Trewin, Simone Trist, Stephen Trouse, Penny Valk, Kees Van Niekerk, Fiona Way, Michelle Webb-Smith, Eric Wilson, Brandon Wong, Phoebe Yang, Julia Yong.

Tyabb Campus General Staff

Kim Archer, Jeanine Batty, Jenny Bell, David Bell, Sally Bentley, Karyn Bishop, Gary Bosdorf, Karen Bouwmeester, Sharon Bouwmeester, Miriam Cole-Sinclair, Danielle Cornelio, Tracey Cranch, Joanne Devota – Rando, Jacqueline Felsinger, Carrie Fisher, Melissa Forrest, Sarah Frith, Loretta Giuliano, Ian Gould, Carolyn Iverson, Sheryl MacDonald, Melissa Priest, Lynda Prowse, Rebekah Pryor, Ornella Raponi, Linda Read, Robyn Remington, Margaret Renshaw, Kylie Sheedy, Margaret Simpson, Carolyn Smith, Helen Van Niekerk, Kate Wallis, Marcus Wickham, Fred Zantuck.

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 21 2017 Peopl e and Culture

Jayne Gillespie - Head of People and Culture

2017 has been a year of transition, both for the College and the Department!

Fostering positive relationship remains a key focus for 2017 as we 2017 Age Profile - General Staff continue to work with campuses and stakeholders to realise College strategy and support our most valuable asset – our people.

Our Traralgon community underwent significant change in 2017, as 50 Female they prepared for the transition to Chairo Christian School. It was a privilege to journey with these staff, as they prepared for new prospects in 2018, and to witness their powerful testimony of 40 Male their genuine love and care for the Traralgon community. I would like to commend each of these staff for their disposition and integrity throughout the transition period, and the courage they have demonstrated in embracing what God has planned for each 30

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farewell to Mariska Mostert – Assistant Head of People and Culture 0 and Daniella Gapes – People and Culture Advisor. We wish them 15-19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ well in their new ventures. We warmly welcome Annette Arnot – Age Bracket People and Culture Advisor, who has joined us from Traralgon campus to partner with Carrum Downs campus; and Caitlin Fraraccio-Hill – People and Culture Administrator, who has joined 2017 Age Profile - Teaching Staff Tyabb campus. Both Annette and Caitlin are exciting additions to the team.

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22 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017 2017 Staffing - Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Carrum Downs Traralgon Tyabb Staffing 2016 Campus Campus Campus Teaching Staff (including Principals) 62.20 16.80 73.50

Specialist Support 2.60 0.00 3.40 Administrative & Clerical 27.40 10.70 26.50 (including Aides & Teacher Assistants)

Building Operations Maintenance 7.70 1.40 6.60 & Other Staff

TOTAL 99.90 28.90 110.00 * FTE Staffing taken from Aug 2017 Census.

Turnover of Staff 2017

Carrum Downs Traralgon Tyabb Teaching Staff % % % Total Campus Campus Campus

Service concluded during 2017 2 2 0 0 3 3 5

Service concluded end 2017 6 7 18 55 5 5 29

Conclusion of Fixed Term Contract 11 1 15 27

Carrum Downs Traralgon Tyabb Corporate Non-Teaching Staff % % % % Total Campus Campus Campus Services

Service concluded during 2017 6 12 1 6 2 5 5 13 14

Service concluded end 2017 5 11 9 56 6 16 2 5 22

Conclusion of Fixed Term Contract 0 0 1 1 1 * Traralgon Campus transferred to Chairo Christian School end 2017

Teaching Staff Attendance 2017

A verage Days Absent per Teaching staff member

C arrum Downs Campus 5.387

T raralgon Campus 5.568

T yabb Campus 7.947 * 5 Staff members absent for extended period of leave owing to ill health (20+ days personal leave taken in 2017)

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 23 2017 Finance Tristan Pham - Chief Financial Officer

FINANCE REPORT

We thank both the State and Federal governments for their funding and ongoing parent support in 2017. Annual operating college turnover decreased by 2% to $34.6 million. Overall Government funding decreased 2% to $18.7 million, while Tuition income decreased 1% to $12.8 million. Recurrent expenditure during 2017 decreased 4.2% to $33.4 million, while capital expenditure reduced to $0.45 million, continuing on reduction of capital expenditure following our major investment in infrastructure in 2015. As a consequence of continued cost control and prioritised capital spend, the College has improved its liquidity through increased cash reserves this year. Positive financial results are crucial in order to maintain and develop the facilities and infrastructure across all campuses and ensure financial sustainability.

At the end of 2017, the Traralgon Campus became part of Chairo Christian School. The FY16 results above include the operational activities of the Traralgon campus as well as non-operating results which are disclosed separately in our Statement of Profit and Loss.

24 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017 CHILD

SAFETY As part of child safe compliance requirements from the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority in response to Ministerial Order 870, The College continued to embed a culture of child safety across all 3 campuses, with staff and secondary school students attending child safety training with the assistance of Bravehearts, a provider specialised in child safety. We will continue this journey in 2018 to embed empowerment for students at levels; and growing awareness for all of our community stakeholders. Tristan Pham Chief Financial Officer

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2017 25 Building Improvement & Maintenance Tristan Pham - Chief Financial Officer

The 2017 highlight was the refurbishment of the kinder at Mt. Martha, and the subsequent opening in early 2018. This builds on the successful concept at Carrum Downs with a healthy demand in both 3 and 4 year old children.

This year, we made modifications to classrooms in compliance to child safety obligations, improved air conditioning where needed, renovated toilet blocks at Tyabb, minor renovations, and continued with the annual painting, cleaning and facilities maintenance, as well as preventative works.

In preparation for 2018 and beyond, we are conducting room audits to identify and prioritise maintenance items such as carpeting, tiling, fixtures and painting. Our planned 2018 refurbishment projects include Tyabb projects such as the senior school sports oval drainage, gym line marking, further air conditioning unit replacements, lock changeovers and rendering; and Carrum Downs projects include a new front entry development, rotunda works and disability access, as well as a number of other projects. Tristan Pham Chief Financial Officer

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