Report to Synod 2016 ANGLICAN SCHOOLS CORPORATION CONTENTS Chairman's Report ........................................ 1 Schools Members ........................................................ 2 Arndell Richard Johnson Anglican College ..........................10 Anglican School .........................30 Corporation Claremont Roseville 1. Background ............................................ 3 College ............................................12 College ...........................................32 2. Charter ..................................................... 3 Danebank Rouse Hill 3. Access ...................................................... 3 School ..............................................14 Anglican College .......................34 4. Management and Structure ............... 3 Loquat Valley Shellharbour Anglican School Pittwater .........16 Anglican College .......................36 4.1 Board ............................................... 3 Macquarie Shoalhaven 4.2 Board Committees ...................... 4 Anglican Grammar School ........18 Anglican School .........................38 4.3 School Councils ........................... 5 Mamre St Luke’s 4.4 Senior Officers of the Anglican School ......................... 20 Grammar School ........................40 Corporation .................................... 5 Nowra Thomas Hassall 4.5 Organisational Chart .................. 5 Anglican College .........................22 Anglican College .......................42 Oran Park Trades Norwest The Schools .................................................. 9 Anglican College .......................24 Anglican Senior College ...........44 Orange Wollondilly Future Growth of the Corporation .......48 Anglican Grammar School .......26 Anglican College .......................46 Support Us ..................................................49 Penrith Anglican College .........................28 ACROSS SCHOOLS, THE SCHOOL “CULTURE” AND THE IMPACT OF INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS UPON STUDENTS’ LIVES WAS CITED AS KEY TO THE SCHOOL. iv CHAIRMAN'S REPORT At a recent gathering of Principals from we know whether we are successful – how do Again, I would like to thank our Principals, staff across our Corporation Schools we engaged we apply and measure such diverse aspects and all involved across our school communities in a presentation from Mrs Maryanne Davis of school life? These difficult-to-answer for their partnership over the year – particularly, (Principal of Danebank School) around the questions then became the focus of our the many volunteers who work tirelessly purpose of faith-based schools, both in thinking, and continue to be a challenge for us. across the Corporation is a matter for great Australia and overseas, and how they (or we) thankfulness. I would particularly like to thank may be achieving their (or our) purposes. Amongst the complexity of the responses retiring School Council chairs: Mrs Robyn Harris This was the subject of Mrs Davis’ sabbatical and challenges that came from Mrs Davis’ (St Luke’s Grammar School), Mr Scott Sloan research. The Diocesan Education Policy research was the joyful outcome that in many (Roseville College), Mr Vanda Gould (Penrith states that we should offer education that: Christian faith-based schools, students are Anglican College & Mamre Anglican School) and hearing the gospel and committing their lives Rev Ian Rienits (Shellharbour Anglican College). is deeply informed by a biblical theology to follow Jesus as Lord. Please pray that God Two Directors also finished their time with the and worldview; recognizes that God is the in his mercy will continue to bring such fruit. Corporation at the end of 2015, and special source of all knowledge and purpose and Alongside this was the deep desire of many thanks are due to Mr John Hibberd and Mr Bill has created the world to be enjoyed and staff to bring the Christian gospel to bear on Shields for their enormous input into the life of explored; recognizes that all learning has the mission, culture and ethos of their school the Corporation. Also in 2015, Mr Vic Branson moral and social dimensions; respects – as teachers were expected to transform or (Mamre Anglican School) and Mr Len Elliott individual differences and diverse ways develop in students “character, motivations, (Orange Anglican Grammar) finished their time of learning; acknowledges a necessary moral views and purposes”. Across schools, as Principals of their respective schools. Thank openness to correction in the light of the school “culture” and the impact of you, Vic and Len, for those long hours put into our human capacity for confusion and individual teachers upon students’ lives was further growing and developing these precious error; provides freedom for all to explore cited as key to the school. Corporation schools. the relevance of the Christian faith and other belief systems for themselves; As we continue to grapple with the mission of Members of Synod, could I encourage you to promotes study of the Bible as the written our schools please continue in prayer for us. continue in your prayerful support of, not only word of God, authoritative for all human Particularly pray that God would raise up the Corporation schools, but all of our Anglican endeavour, thought and practice; applies best executive staff and Christian teachers Schools as we partner together in the Mission biblical teaching to contemporary issues; who will continue to impact the lives of our of our Diocese. develops and equips people to live by young men and women into the future. Also faith in Jesus Christ. pray that in the increasing busyness of school life we would not lose sight of the mission The Mission and Objectives of the Anglican opportunities and direction that we have been Schools Corporation are clear in their desire gifted by our God. that we achieve such purposes. But how do Tony Willis Chairman 1 MEMBERS ELECTED APPOINTED BY THE THE ANGLICAN SCHOOLS OFFICE BY SYNOD ARCHBISHOP CORPORATION Level 1, 420 Forest Rd Hurstville, NSW 2220 Deputy Chairman: Mr David Minty, MBA FIAA Dr Bryan Cowling, BA DipEd MEd MEdAdmin Chief Executive Officer: FAICD ANZIIF(Fellow) CIP JP PTC EdD PTC FACE MACEL MAICD Dr Laurence Scandrett, Tel: (02) 8567 4000 ME PhD MAICD AAIM JP Fax: (02) 9570 2220 Mr Gregory Catto, ASA MAHRI MACS MAICD JP Chairman: Mr Tony Willis, BA DipEd BTh JP Chief Operating Officer: Mr Andrew Cox, BBuild CE(Hons) AAIQS ARI Web: www.sasc.nsw.edu.au Mr Jack Chalmers, Mrs Jennifer Everist, DipTh JP BCom(Hons) FCPA FCIS FGIA AIMM ABN 63 544 529 806 Rev Peter Greenwood, BE(Comp)(Hons) Corporate Secretary: BD(Hons) MA(Th) Mr Max Caddy, BScDipEd MEd Mr John Hibberd, MBA DLI DipAII MAICD (Ret.10/15) Mr Martyn Mitchell, BSc DipTheol CA Rev Kerrie Newmarch, BEd DipTeach AdvDipMIn DipTh (Appt.11/15) Mrs Julie Pearson, BBus(Acctg) CA Mr William Shields, BEcon(Hons) MEc (Ret.09/15) Mr Ron Webb, BA MEd(Admin) MACE MACEL 2 REPORT 2016 Pursuant to the Accounts, Audits and Annual Reports Ordinance 1995 1. BACKGROUND 3. ACCESS Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation (the Corporation) was established in 1947 by an The Corporation office is located at: ordinance of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney – (now known as the) Anglican Schools Level 1, 420 Forest Road, Hurstville NSW 2220 Corporation Ordinance 1947. Pursuant to the Anglican Church (Bodies Corporate) Act 1938 Ph: (02) 8567 4000 Fax: (02) 9570 2220 the Corporation was later incorporated under the name ‘The Council for the Promotion of E: [email protected] W: www.sasc.nsw.edu.au Sydney Church of England Diocesan Schools‘ by virtue of the Order published in the NSW Government Gazette No 55 of 1965 on 2 April 1965. The name of the Corporation was Business hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (public holidays excepted). changed to ‘Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation’ in 1990. The entity, Anglican Schools Corporation (ABN 63 544 529 806), is registered with the 4. MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), as are each of the three 4.1 Board Corporation-controlled entities: Sydney Anglican Schools Limited (ABN 20 076 452 974), whose operations have now been discontinued, ATC Western Sydney Limited (ABN 66 The Members collectively constitute the Board of the Corporation, which is responsible for 126 481 178), and Capstone Finance Limited (ABN33 094 963 158). These entities provide governing the Corporation; oversight for all financial matters concerning each of the schools reports to the ACNC, including annual information statements, as well as the consolidated and the Corporation; development of financial policy; approval of property purchases and financial statements of the Corporation group of entities. building projects; the material well-being (benefits) of Corporation staff; employment matters; communication with government bodies. 2. CHARTER The Members of the Corporation are – The Objects of the Corporation are to serve Christ by equipping students for his world (a) up to two persons appointed by the Archbishop; through efficiently operating strategically placed Anglican educational establishments that – (b) nine persons elected by the Synod; and (a) offer high quality education within a Christian worldview shaped by the Bible, and (c) up to two persons appointed by the Board. (b) communicate in word and deed the gospel of Jesus Christ to students, staff, parents and Member particulars are set out on the previous page. The normal terms of appointment the wider community, and are for periods of three