FLINDERS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hope & Purpose Through Christian Education

FLINDERS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hope & Purpose through Christian Education

ANNUAL REPORT 2016

CARRUM DOWNS | TRARALGON | TYABB Contents School Profle 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 Human Resources - 2016 Staf 22 People and Culture Report 24 Finance Report 26 Building Improvement and Maintenance 28

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, co-educational, interdenominational Christian school (with an open and inclusive enrolment policy) for students in Kinder to Year 12, with three campuses located on three beautiful sites at Carrum Downs, Traralgon and Tyabb.

We encourage, challenge and inspire each student to learn, develop in character, understand the world in which they live and develop. As a Christian school, we seek to work with parents and guardians to develop principled, thoughtful and 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.

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Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 1 Chairman’s Report David Flack - Chairman, Board of Governance

Psalm 119, that long Psalm of 176 verses, expresses a lot about Just a few months later, on the 18th May, it was Carrum the power and infuence of the Word of God, and in verses Downs’ campus on show, with the opening of the Senior 130, it says: ‘The entrance of your Word gives light, it gives School building and the Kinder. Again, as with Traralgon, understanding to the simple’. the Kinder is very airy and light with materials for a wide The light is always shining, but it has to gain entry before it variety of creative play. The new Senior School building has has impact. Other translations suggest ‘The unfolding of your been appropriately named the ‘Val Mason Senior School’, in word…’, or ‘The teaching of your word...’, and ‘The disclosure recognition of the wonderful service rendered by Val Mason, of your words…’. Jesus, some centuries later, refected this the inaugural Campus Principal. Moving on another few truth, stating that it is only the one who hears and does months and on the 12th of August we celebrated the opening what he taught, who will be the person whose life will be of the Senior School building at Tyabb, the long awaited VCE like a house built on a rock. These short but weighty verses block with its very distinctive and roomy atrium. The buliding highlight our desperate need for the light of God’s wisdom was named the ‘Jill Healey Senior School’ in recognition of and understanding. It is just so easy, in our complex and busy Jill’s long service to Flinders College, and her passion for world; to inadvertently base our decisions on commonly held Christian Education. values and ideas, without reference to the Light. A highlight of the year for three Board members, together Paul, writing to the Corinthian Christians about the impact with Cameron Pearce and Nick Haines, came with a visit of the Gospel, says ‘For God … made his light shine in our to Cambodia, during the frst week in August. Our specifc hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of objective was to assess ways in which Flinders College can God in the face of Christ’ (2 Corinthians 4:6) be a blessing to schools and communities in Cambodia. The country not so long ago was ravaged by a regime hell bent The Board has sought God’s wisdom and understanding as on a communist ideology. The sufering of the people was much as ever this past year with many signifcant decisions palpable, with many evidences of the murderous rampage on the table. At the core of the decision making process lie that resulted in approximately one and a half million people two fundamental issues: ‘What does it mean to be a Christian who lost their lives for no other reason than they were School? and ‘How does a Christian school relate efectively to educated or had good jobs. shifts in the society and culture it serves? The encouraging fact is that the Light is shining. We travelled One of the challenges we have been facing for some time with Samaritans Purse, which is heavily involved in resourcing related to the future of our Traralgon Campus. Much prayer, schools, providing water flters for individual homes and action and refection have gone into that campus over the last schools, supporting medical clinics, providing support for 14 years. Many young people have been wonderfully blessed small business micro fnancing, as well as their signature shoe and prepared for their future in a loving and supportive box gift package distribution. Christian school environment. This has been a very positive outcome for the school, considering that just 15 years ago, We returned from Cambodia with the strong impression that it was shut down and the property put on the market. the ‘felds are white unto harvest’ and that there are a variety The unavoidable reality, though, is that from early on the of ways we can and will be making a diference. geographic distance from the other two campuses created a As I wrap up, I want to express my appreciation for each signifcant challenge to the operation of the whole school. of my fellow Board members. They are fne examples of Earlier this year, through an of-handed comment when dedicated and gifted volunteers who share the vision of Cameron Pearce was on the phone to Chairo’s CEO, a little Christian Education. window of light and interest opened. Many meetings and We also express our deep appreciation for the way Cameron phone calls later, we are happily well on the pathway to Pearce has thrown himself unreservedly into the role of handing over our Traralgon campus to Chairo Christian Executive Principal. His dedication, integrity, faith and School. For the folk at Chairo, this is not a new experience. resilience are outstanding. In 2014, they took over a Christian school at Leongatha, and they also operate a campus at Pakenham It has been a real encouragement to journey with Chairo Christian School, sensing their heart and passion for Christian education, and we look forward to the Campus going from strength to strength. David Flack The opening of new facilities on one of the campuses is always Chairman - Board of Governance a thrill, and this year there have been a few. On the 4th of February this year we celebrated the opening of the kinder at Traralgon Campus. It boasts its own hand operated water ‘Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good pump amongst the variety of creative activities on ofer! deeds and praise your Father in heaven.’ (Matt.5.16)

2 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 Board of Governance Board of Governance Members 2016 Meeting Dates 2016 Name Meetings attended Wednesday 20 January

David Flack - Chairman 10/10 Wednesday 17 February Wednesday 16 March Stuart Campbell - Vice Chairman 7/10 Wednesday 20 April

Adrian Price - Treasurer 10/10 Wednesday 25 May - Board Meeting and AGM

June - No Meeting David Champion - Secretary 10/10 Wednesday 20 July Matthew Harridge 9/10 Wednesday 24 August

Brad Buchanan 7/10 Wednesday 28 September Wednesday 26 October Frank Hoogenraad 6/10 Wednesday 23 November

Valerie Mason 9/10 December - No Meeting

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

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 3 Executive Principal’s Report Cameron Pearce - Executive Principal

Global Citizens: Our purpose, as a transformative Christian learning community, A Journey Fuelled by Hope is to inspire our students with a hope that goes beyond simply preparing them for the workforce, as our contemporary Throughout my journey as an educator, I have been amazed world promotes. Our own purpose and vision drives us to at the capacity of education and schooling communities, to empower our students to strive to fulfl the God-given gifts transform the lives of young people, and set them on a fruitful they have been blessed with, in order to be world shapers pathway for life. What has become increasingly evident for and infuencers, for the beneft of all. When a child’s journey me, as I witness these individuals and collective journeys, is is infuenced in this way, it shapes their character for life and the need to inspire students to see beyond the everyday empowers them to see the world in a new way. mechanisms of schooling life, whilst connecting with a vision and a hope, greater than themselves. Martin Luther King Jnr Renowned Christian neuroscientist, Dr Caroline Leaf, identifed once said that the goals of education were to, “teach one the importance of hope and how infuential thoughts and to think intensively and critically”, and to foster, “intelligence beliefs, are on brain development. As a part of her research plus character”. This is a valid observation by King, however, I she stated that, “Thoughts are real, physical things that occupy would go one step further and suggest that a key component mental real estate. Moment by moment, every day, you are of education is to identify, and nurture, a strong sense of changing the structure of your brain through your thinking. purpose and hope in a young person’s life. From this sense of When we hope, it is an activity of the mind that changes the hope and purpose an individual’s character development and structure of our brain in a positive and normal direction.” What academic pathway is given meaning, which results in a journey this reveals, is that young people who are inspired with hope of continual growth. The question is then, how is this achieved? and purpose in their lives, are literally equipped to reshape Lasting hope and positive personal transformation, centred who they are, in order to respond to, and give to the world in on Christ, comes when we can look beyond ourselves and use a positive way. At Flinders Christian Community College, we our skills, education and passions to create a better world for realise that through a holistic approach to the education of our others and future generations. This is a challenge that is at the students, we can foster such positive development, and equip heart of Flinders Christian Community College. our students for a positive future. In 2000, Nelson Mandela gave a speech where he stated that, So as we come to the end of another successful schooling year, “In the long run, nobody benefts from the existence of islands I refect with thanksgiving that our community is blessed with of riches in a sea of poverty. We also need a globalisation of many outstanding individuals, and groups, who live out this the responsibility. This is our greatest challenge in the century purpose and vision on a daily basis. Particular thanks needs to we have just entered.” Mandela’s almost prophetic statement, is be given to our wise, and dedicated, Board of Governance; our not necessarily a call for wealth distribution, but rather a desire Campus principals and their executive teams; our Corporate to motivate a new perspective on how we see and respond and Administration staf; and especially our amazing teachers to an increasingly globalised world. Our students at Flinders in the classroom, who live out daily what it means to work for Christian Community College will experience a new world, that a cause beyond themselves. My hope and prayer is that all of our generations never had to confront. Within that changing our students, and their families, continue to embrace the joy paradigm are challenges but also opportunities to play a key that comes when we look beyond ourselves in order to make role in what our world could become. the world a better place for others. A lot of contemporary commentators on education promote In Christ’s service the need for current generations to be equipped with life- long learning skills that empower the individual to be fexible, and adaptable, in an ever-changing future workforce. Many of the occupations that our students will eventually embrace, currently do not even exist. These truths cannot be denied and as educators we ignore them at our own peril. At Flinders Cameron Pearce Christian Community College, we actively aim to integrate this Executive Principal need for the development of learners, who are equipped with the learning skills and appropriate independent, self-motivated and self-aware capacities, to thrive in such an environment. The diference is, however, we realise that these elements are not an end in themselves.

4 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 5 Principal Report Carrum Downs Campus Andrew Watts - Principal, Carrum Downs Campus

We are indeed privileged to belong to a school community Students also enjoyed annual camps and outdoor which is renowned for its genuine care, high standards and adventures through the Duke of Edinburgh program and inclusivity. 2016 proved to be a year where Flinders Carrum Outdoor Education. The music program is developing Downs built on this reputation, laid the foundation for future in a very positive direction and many more students are success and embark on a new era of excellence in all facets accessing lessons, joining bands and choirs. of education. Professor John Hattie from Melbourne University constantly The College continues to embrace and build upon the refers to the concept of “impact”. He challenges educators to meta-cognitive strategies ofered in “Building Learning be continually asking if their eforts and initiatives are having Power” and “Growth Mindset”. Knowing what to do when you an impact on learning. It is pleasing to report that NAPLAN don’t know what to do is the essence of being an efective data is demonstrating positive trends in many areas of the learner. Complementing these learning tools has been a Junior School and in areas of the Middle School. A particular deliberate move to embrace Positive Education. The 21 indicator of the impact of the many strategies outlined in days of happiness program held in Term 2 ensured that our this reports is the excellent VCE results for 2016. The Campus brains were switched to positive. Shaun Accor from Harvard achieved a study score average of 32 which made us one of University has discovered that our brains work 31% more the leading Christian Schools in Victoria. We outperformed productively at positive as opposed to neutral, negative all local state schools and only elite private schools or stressed. Staf and students learnt that by having the outperformed our cohort. Our theme for 2016 was “Game right self talk we become more efcient and efective in our On”. Our results indicate that the teachers and students learning and far less stressed. We will continue to build upon embraced this theme and sent a message that Flinders an explicit focus on wellbeing into the future through Positive Carrum Downs is aiming for, and achieving, excellence. Education. Schools are to be places of learning and most In all things we seek to honour God and link out eforts to his importantly communities of wellbeing. mission of establishing the Kingdom of God. We exist to spread It was tremendous to observe the way the Senior School the good news and equip or students for the causes of justice, students embraced the new facilities in the Val Mason righteousness, mercy and peace. The Christian worldview of Building. The College made a deliberate move to create a staf continued to be enhanced through the series, “Letters university feel in the Mason Building to demonstrate the to the Exiles.” This quote from the series captures the heart of respect and trust we have towards the students. Flinders and reason for Christian Education. Consistently, I observed students work independently with Knowledge is a gift and like all gifts in God’s economy, it focus and resolve. In a similar way, the students in the points outside ourselves. Certainly, knowledge helps us to do Middle School continued to thrive and enjoy their schooling. more, but more importantly, it helps us be more. The grand The most signifcant development within our campus in abundance that God has sown into our very being is a sign 2016 was the establishment of our Kindergarten. Curious, of his abundance – yes – but it also speaks of his desire for energetic, innocent and joyful eyes explored the learning us - the development and fourishing of the human person. spaces inside and outside each day. Such is the success Our knowledge helps us to serve more people more fully and of the Kinder we established a second four-year-old class steward our gifts more faithfully. Our God given insights help in 2017 with many students on the waiting list. The Kinder us discover new medicines, new means to feed more people compliments our wonderful Junior school which ofers an and better ways to care for the world. endless array of theme days, activities, guests, camps and But the creation isn’t just a means to act, the creation itself sporting opportunities. means, it signifes - it speaks. Look into the world and you The College celebrated the running of a Junior and will fnd something of him who made it. As John tells us, the Secondary production in 2016. “HONK!” provided a delightful generating force of the universe - the logos - the word - from night of entertainment by our Junior School students who the very beginning was with God and was God. All things were tireless in their preparation and many performances. that were made, were made through him. And as Paul tells “Legally Blond” equally showcased the depth of talent in us, by understanding the things that are made, we can clearly our Middle and Senior Schools. A night of pure fun and see the invisible things of God. His eternal power. His divinity. laughter was the best way to describe this production. The His humility. And then, when faced with his glory, when we College continued to excel on the sporting feld and in remember our humility, when we learn to fear the Lord - this cultural activities. The Art exhibition in Term 4 showcased the is the beginning of Wisdom. So let not be afraid to plumb the extraordinary diversity of artistic talent we have. depths of God’s mysteries in the world.

6 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 Let us build institutions of education, of research, of exploration in the full confdence that what we learn will not contradict our faith but speak of God’s abundant majesty and grace. Let us explore that we may be more. That we may serve more, that we may know and love more. That we may wonder at his magnifcence. I extend my congratulations and genuine respect to students, teachers, administrators and parents of our campus.

Andrew Watts Carrum Downs Campus Principal

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 7 Principal Report Traralgon Campus Julian Van Tienen - Principal, Traralgon Campus

Seasons and Transformation Other highlights of 2016 were: Hebrew 11:1 • Wizard of Oz “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence • Grandparents Day of things not seen.” • Duke of Edinburgh In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 • Lunchtime activities including staf vs student sports “There’s an opportune time to do things, a right time for • Trivia Night everything on the earth: “ • Music Showcase Our campus-based theme for 2017 is Transformation and as we refect back on the past year, we can see how our school Our students and staf once again displayed their incredible community has grown and matured in its ability to bring hope talent, leadership skills and passion for our community as they and purpose to the lives of our students and those in our participated in the many events of this past year. community. 2016 can also be described as a year of seasons I would like to acknowledge the wonderful work of the for the Traralgon Campus made up of amazing moments, Traralgon campus Executive team. Mrs De Bruyn, Mrs challenges and transformational changes on the not too Beckwith, Mrs Easton, Mrs Barlow, Mrs Arnot and Mrs Lynn. distant horizon. This team has done an outstanding job throughout the year These seasons included stresses, great achievements, and I am very grateful for their tireless energy and love for our challenges and many opportunities for celebrations. The school community. announcement of our Traralgon Campus transforming into Thanks goes to those parents who have contributed to our a campus of Chairo Christian School is both exciting and Parents and Friends and supported Mrs Williams. The eforts, challenging and as we say goodbye to our current season of commitment and enthusiasm demonstrated in managing Flinders Christian Community College here in Traralgon, we events such as the Presentation Ball, Fathers and Mother’s will have many great memories to be grateful for and cherish Day stalls ( just to name a few) made a wonderful and joyful Most of all, I believe that we can be confdent that we have contribution to our school throughout the 2016 year. been true to the vision and mission of our College. I would like to acknowledge with both gratitude and The transformation of our school to Chairo Christian School appreciation, the amazing support received by our school in 2018 will bring about a new season for staf, students and parents and students over many years. Their enthusiastic families at the Traralgon Campus. We will experience new commitment has built our school community and enabled it to opportunities, create new memories and most importantly be authentic and welcoming to the wonderful people that live Christian education will continue at our campus. in the Traralgon region. Schools that focus on students, their community and student I would also like to acknowledge the wonderful support that development are great schools. When academic rigour is I as Campus Principal have received from our College Board, partnered with emotional intelligence and values such as Principal team and our Executive Principal, Cameron Pearce. grace, integrity, faith, love, persistence and a growth mindset, Finally, as this is the concluding annual report from our then such schools can be assured that their students will be Traralgon Campus of Flinders Christian Community College, it successful. Great teachers know their students as individuals is important to say, to God be the glory for all the things he and inspire them to not just reach their full potential, but to has done. exceed it. Over recent years, and in particular 2016, the building of our staf capacity has been a key focus. I am pleased to comment that our professional development has been intentional and focussed and has seen many of our staf grow in their ability to share their passion of knowledge in order to sharpen and enhance the learning of our students. I want to compliment Julian Van Tienen our entire team of staf for their incredible hard work and Traralgon Campus Principal faithfulness. One of the key highlights in 2016 included the introduction of our new kindergarten. This has been a great success and the growth in these young lives throughout this year has been a joy to experience for us all.

8 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 Principal Report Traralgon Campus

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 9 Principal Report Tyabb Campus Nick Haines - Principal, Tyabb Campus

2016 proved to be a year in which the Tyabb campus We are particularly blessed to have a strong emphasis on experienced a growing sense of purpose amongst our the performing arts, and this year’s production certainly community. As with any school, it is the students, staf and showcased the gifts and talents of our students. Flinders families that make a place unique, and I feel very blessed to performed Guys and Dolls at the Frankston Performing Arts be Principal of a school whose culture is built upon love, faith, Centre over three nights and the quality of the acting, singing, grace, integrity, humility, excellence and perseverance. music and performance was outstanding. I am thoroughly looking forward to the Flinders production of Mary Poppins in Our focus on buildings and facilities at Tyabb has shifted in May 2017. 2016 to a season of renewing, updating and beautifying our existing facilities. Sections of our Junior School are being The Junior School under the leadership of Mr Partridge and revitalised through re-painting of classrooms and rendering his team have provided our community with an engaging and of external brick surfaces, and there have been improvements diferentiated education that forms an important part of the and additions to the play equipment, including a natural social, emotional and academic development of our Junior playscape for our Prep students. The secondary oval has School students. As always, our Junior School students have now undergone a scheduled maintenance and annual engaged in their learning and extra-curricular activities with improvements program in order to improve the drainage a sense of energy and enthusiasm that is a joy to witness. and quality of playing surface for our students to enjoy. The The staf have continued to build a robust and engaging establishment of a Wellbeing Centre which includes ofces, curriculum underpinned by building habits and capacities in basic kitchen facilities and collaboration/conference spaces is our students including resilience, refectiveness, collaboration now located as the hub of the school and provides space, staf and managing distractions. and support for all students. The Middle School continued to build on its focus of As Principal of the Tyabb campus, I was incredibly proud developing a resilient community of learners who embrace of our Year 12 cohort of students who achieved some challenge, value collaboration and feedback and see risk outstanding academic results across a broad range of subject taking in their learning as something to be encouraged. Mr areas. The academic achievements of the 2016 Year 12 cohort Swain and his team have provided students with opportunities is a credit to the students and their desire to stretch and grow for academic, emotional, social and spiritual growth to help as learners. These academic outcomes are also a credit to equip Middle School students with the tools that will enable our teaching staf and the support and dedication they have them to thrive in their senior schooling years and beyond. provided our students at Flinders. I am constantly reminded The Compass and Duke of Edinburgh programs, Stretch, of the fact that the academic growth, engagement and well- retreats and independent learning days are merely a few being of our students is built upon a staf culture that values examples of the opportunities students can experience in and understand the importance of collaboration, feedback, their time in the Middle School. A positive challenge we as 21st century pedagogy whilst immersing students in a positive a College are now presented with is the growing amount of and supportive pastoral and learning environment. demand for enrolment in Year 7 at Flinders. With a full cohort and a waiting list for Year 7 next year and only a few spaces The College continued in 2016 to provide opportunities to for 2018, we are now needing to urge the community to enrol collaborate, be challenged and succeed in a range of areas. many years in advance or consider securing a position by We again excelled on the sporting feld, yet it was some of enrolling in our highly regarded Junior School. the more unique opportunities that have brought some of that success. Flinders managed to win overall for indoor 2016 has been a signifcant year for the Senior School, rock-climbing and lawn bowls, and our recently formed sailing particularly highlighted by the move into the Jill Healey Senior squad are already achieving excellent results, coming second School. After many years in the planning, the Senior School overall in their debut sailing season. staf and students were able to move into their new home that brings the whole sub school together as one community. Our missions based partnership with Samaritan’s Purse has 2016 also saw the commencement of the VCAL program in been a great opportunity to provide some of our staf and the Senior School; an alternative educational program aimed students with a frst-hand experience of the challenges that at those who are pursuing a career pathway that does not communities across Cambodia face, including issues of clean involve going to university. In its commencement year, it was water, sanitation, infrastructure and education. Our staf and encouraging to see the cohort grow to a size of 14 students students have no doubt been challenged and changed by the under the leadership of Mr Bylart as VCAL coordinator. We experience, and we look forward to continuing our support of look forward to expanding our VCAL oferings in 2017 to both Samaritan’s Purse in 2017 and beyond to help bring hope and Year 11 and 12 cohorts. purpose to those in need in Cambodia.

10 Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Kuc and I would like to thank our students, staf and families for all Mr McMellon for their dedication and service to the Senior that they contribute to the life of the College. School and Flinders as a whole over a number of years. I Yours faithfully, wish Mr Kuc the best as he pursues other opportunities outside of Flinders in 2017 and I wish Mr McMellon every success as he moves into a diferent leadership role within another school. I congratulate Mr Kumnick on his appointment as the Head of Senior School in 2017, and we welcome Mrs Easton Nick Haines to Flinders Tyabb as she commences the role of Head of Principal, Tyabb Campus Teaching and Learning, Senior School.

Flinders Christian Community College - Annual Report 2016 11 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 2016, 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 2016, the College increased teaching and support staf allocated to students who are underachieving according to NAPLAN results, school performance and other standardised testing results.

NAPLAN Results 2016

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 & 2016 Reading Writing Spelling Numeracy Punctuation