A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 1 3

Annual Report 2013

Christian College Institute of Senior Education Ltd

Christian College Geelong Ltd

Christian College Bellarine Ltd

Contents

Chairman’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Report from the CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Principals Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Financial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Languages Other Than English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Learning Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Art, Technology & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sport & Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Schools Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Christian College Institute of Senior Education Ltd

Christian College Geelong Ltd

Christian College Bellarine Ltd

Chairman’s Report

Mr James ShirleyChairman

Another significant highlight of 2013 was the

College production of the Wizard of Oz.

The cast and crew worked tirelessly to produce

a first class performance and to create lasting

memories for students, staff and families.

Congratulations to all involved for such a

professional show.

East Timor Visit

In November 2013, Simon Koefoed, Vice

Chairman and I were very pleased to be able

to join a visit with staff to East Timor and view

elements of the work that Christian College has

been involved in for some 12 years now. Locations

visited included the two schools that the College

has built for the local community. The trip was very

productive and included meetings with senior

government officials for discussions regarding

aspects of our ongoing involvement in the

Viqueque area. It was rewarding to meet some of

the local people who have worked with Christian

College for many years.

Highlights for 2013

The past 12 months at Christian College have

been exciting, with many milestones reached,

programs implemented, upgraded or improved,

resulting in growth in every area of Christian

College.

Of the many challenges facing the College Board

this year, the changes to the Federal and State

funding processes through the adoption of the

Gonski Review has been impacting. Whilst the

changes may appear to be advantageous to all

schools in the future, we are still unclear on how

the new Federal Government determines the

amount each of our Campuses will specifically

receive. We do know that due to a change in the

“Socioeconomic Status (SES) score that we will

receive less per capita funding for our Bellarine

Campus. In recent news reports, the Prime Minister

Mr. Abbott, announced that his Government

would no longer be a part of the introduction of

the Gonski process. We will continue to await the

meaning of this new information and how it may

impact the future funding of Christian College.

Among many highlights this year was the

reciprocal visit from Naga High School, in

celebration of our 20 year Sister School

relationship and exchange program. Special

guests included the Naga High School Principal,

Mr Yamaguchi, and President of the International

Association Mr Mizusaki. The visit culminated in

a celebration dinner at the Baveras Restaurant

with exchange of gifts and commemorative

mementos. This event was again, a real credit to

the LOTE department.

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Signing the Japanese Exchange agreement at the celebration dinner.

College Board Changes

I recognize and thank the members of the Board

for their commitment and contribution to the

leadership of the College. In particular I wish to

recognize Tony Johnson (Uniting Church Clergy

Representative) for his contribution on the Board.

Tony, due to personal circumstances, has elected

to step down from the board. We wish Tony

every blessing for the future. In February 2013,

we welcomed David Fuller to the Board, as the

Anglican Lay Representative.

Significant Staff Changes

As well, we say farewell to our long serving Vice

Principal of 32 years, Mrs. Gwen Prosser who has

been a faithful servant to Staff, Students and

families. Our most sincere thanks and appreciation

for her work at Christian College. The Board and

staff of the College have recognized Gwen’s

contribution at a number of farewell functions

held towards the end of 2013.

We also say farewell to Mrs. Marion Murray, the

Secretary to CEO who will also be retired at the

end of 2013. Marion has worked in the College

for 23 years and has been minute secretary

to the Board of the College for 15 years. Her

commitment and service have been outstanding

and she will be sadly missed, especially at our

Board Meetings each month.

College Board Sub-committees

I wish to also thank the members of the various

sub-committees who put in many hours of work,

often in the early stages of projects assisting them

to “get off the ground”.

The Strategic Planning Committee continues

to work diligently on several projects including

the planning of the Surf Coast Campus, master

planning development and upgrading of existing

campuses, landscaping at middle school and

investigation of potential College development

projects.

The Accounting and Audit sub-committee, has

overseen the implementation of the new financial

planning and accounting system implemented

this year. Chris Maddock’s finance team has

worked tirelessly to implement the new system

which stream lines the process from budget

setting through to final reporting. It has automated

monthly formatting and reporting in line with the

latest accounting standards. ‘Well done’ to Chris

and the team.

Congratulations to our CEO Daryl Riddle, Principal

Glen McKeeman and staff on the completion

of another very successful year. This could not

happen without the outstanding leadership at all

levels that the College enjoys.

I wish you all well and God’s richest blessing and

look forward to what God has in store for Christian

College during 2014.

James Shirley

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Gwen Prosser saying her goodbyes at the Middle School Presentation night.

Working with the local children during the East Timor trip.

Mr James ShirleyChairman

Parent Representative

2013 Members of the Board of Christian College

Mr Chris GoldenParent Representative

Revd. Simon KoefoedVice Chairman

Anglican Clergy Rep.

Pastor Graham ClarkeBaptist Church

Clergy Representative

Mr Greg ReidParent Representative

Dr Robert GibsonUniting Church

Lay Representative

Capt. David CollinsonThe Salvation Army

Clergy Representative

Mrs Sally StewartParent Representative

Dr David FullerAnglican Church Lay

Representative

Mr Vivian WatsonThe Salvation ArmyLay Representative

Mrs Lenore FordParent Representative

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Report from the CEO

Mr Daryl C. Riddle OAMChief Executive Officer

As the College continues to develop, there

will always be demand on the need for new

facilities, especially classrooms to meet the needs

of growing enrolments. With the acquisition of

the two new sports arenas at Middle School

and Bellarine and the renovation of five new

classrooms this year, there continues to be a

demand on space. Four extra classrooms will be

provided next year at Senior School as well as

plans to rejuvenate older classrooms.

Parents would note the completion of the new

back gate area at the Middle School in Thornhill

Road. Next year, the old shelter shed will be

renewed, gardens planted and the brick fence

be sand blasted to provide a cleaner finish. New

entry fences, gates and signage will be erected

later on in first term.

This year we have spent significant time in master

planning across all our campuses, developing

ongoing strategies for the maintenance and

development of future development of the

College. Such things taken into consideration are

demands for IT support, future growth in subject

areas, changes in curriculum planning, numbers of

students choosing particular electives in the future

and extra numbers coming into the College. All

these areas will have an impact on the College

as we continue to grow and as student demands

change from time to time.

With this year quickly drawing to a close, I wish to

take this opportunity to report on a number of the

developments which have occurred within the

last twelve months.

2013 has witnessed many positive steps forward

in our proposal to establish a new Campus on

the Surf Coast. The Surf Coast Council have

generally held fast to their decision that there

should be no development for the area one

kilometre west of Duffield’s Road. However, the

very lengthy Planning Panel Hearing held in the

middle of this year has been at odds with the

Council decision towards C66 and the Panel

has given strong recommendations that the

development of a school in this area should be

allowed to proceed. We are currently waiting on

the Council deliberation of the Panel Report to

be held on December 2013. The College Board

plans, early in 2014, to submit a new Planning

Scheme Amendment for the establishment of the

new Christian College Campus, which in turn will

provide a greater certainty of when this Campus

may eventually open.

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Students enjoying the new development at the Thornhill Road entrance of Middle School.

Land for the proposed Surf Coast Campus.

These are only a few highlights of the year. I

would like to take this opportunity to thank all

the administration, maintenance, gardening,

bus drivers and accounting staff for their tireless

work throughout the year. Your contribution to the

work at Christian College is both significant and

often goes unseen. I pray you will have a happy

Christmas and a joyous New Year.

To the Executive staff, thank you for your

combined wisdom and support over this

busy year. Your leadership and skill has been

instrumental in achieving wonderful end of year

results. To Gwen Prosser (Vice Principal) and

Marion Murray (Secretary to the CEO) who will

both be retiring at the end of this year, may God

bless you richly as you embark upon another new

adventure. You will both be greatly missed.

In closing, I thank the College Board for their

support and diligence in their governance of this

College. We have had a year of challenges, both

as College Directors and some others of a more

personal nature. I pray that you will have a restful

and peaceful break over the Christmas break. I

am grateful for the opportunity to work with you

at this wonderful College and I look forward to

another fruitful year in 2014.

May God bless each member of this community

of Christian College.

Daryl C. Riddle OAM

This year saw the beginning of Stage 1 of the

construction of a new Kindergarten room at

Williams House in preparation of the introduction

in February, 2014 of the State Governments new

“15 hours for four year olds” plan. The second

stage will see the remodelling of the offices,

kitchen, front entrance and reception areas as

well as a new front entry into Williams House. This

will happen at the end of first term 2014.

The ‘Back Creek’ Rural Studies operations have

provided a fruitful year of experiences for our

year nine students as well as providing camping

opportunities for the Year 8 students and some

primary classes. The Farm Director, Mr Earl Moore

and staff should be congratulated on the

provision of such a dynamic, challenging and

demanding programme for the Year 9 students.

Thanks should also go to our Farm Manager Mr

Lachlan Howard and his farming staff for keeping

the farm and all the animals in great condition.

‘Back Creek’ is a real farming enterprise which

needs to function at its best; where students

need to be aware that all livestock and farming

tasks need to be undertaken both seriously and

professionally; real decisions have real impact!

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‘Back Creek’ farm near Scotsburn.

Daryl Riddle with his secretary, Marion Murray.

Celebrating Collaboration.

Our College benefits greatly from the contributions

from a wide range of contributors, our students,

staff and families. Additionally each of these

groups consists of sub groups who contribute

to specific areas concerning the College. I am

extremely grateful for each of the contributions

that add to and make our College such a unique

Christian learning environment.

Our Students.

Our students range from Kindergarten through to

Year 12 across 4 campuses, as well as our farm-

‘Back Creek’ at Scotsburn and ‘Villa Paloma’, our

designated specialist Art, Technology and Design

complex. The range of gifts and individual talents

that contribute to the broad range of learning

and performance opportunities from our students

continues to amaze and bless our community.

Having this range of experiences allows student to

find their interests, abilities and passions. As they

progress through the College it is rewarding to see

the development and enjoyment that this brings

our students.

Our students are the ones who make our College

such a wonderful place. The way that they

embrace the many benefits available to them

and present themselves is a credit to themselves,

their families and indeed their school.

Each year we celebrate the efforts of our Year 12

students on the completion of their VCE studies.

The following is a summary of their achievements.

Year 12 Results 2013

Congratulations to our Year 12 students of 2013.

Highlights include:

• 140 students successfully completed their VCE.

• Dux was Tiana McLeod with a score of 98.10,

then Name witheld 96.95, Kristina Macula 96.55,

Annelise Dillon 95.85, Rachel Hodder 95.4, Ben

Soltau 95.25

• 10.8% of our students received an ATAR above

90 (compares with 10% nationally) In 2012 8.9%

of our students received 90+

• 31.2% of our students received an ATAR above

80 (compares with 20% nationally) In 2012 24.4%

of our students received 80+

• 86.3% of our students received an ATAR above

50 (compares with 50% nationally). In 2012

81.5% of our students received 50+

We pray for bright and fulfilled lives for the future

for these fine young people.

Our Staff.

The most significant and impacting resource

in any school is the teaching staff. Christian

College continues to be blessed with a team of

dedicated professionals who focus so diligently

and professionally on delivering outstanding

learning experiences for our students. In addition

to the expected lessons and the commitment

to planning a high level of delivery of these,

my colleagues have readily provided many

additional hours supporting and developing the

vast range of learning that takes place in an

academic year.

Mr Glen McKeemanPrincipal

Principal’s Overview

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Staff collaborating at the Staff Retreat.

The generous contribution that the teachers

have made to professional development,

working in Professional Learning Teams that

collaborate to prepare and review a range of

programs throughout the College, has been

incredibly valuable. Teachers also give support to

conducting camps, excursions and overseas tours

as well as a full gambit of extra curricula activities

in art, music sport and other student interests. This

year’s College musical, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, is a fine

example of this where a number of staff provided

countless additional hours to ensure that the

production was such an outstanding success.

In the broader context of Christian College we

are fortunate to have such a wide range of

additional staff that contribute to our program.

Whether it is at the College Rural Studies program

at the ‘Back Creek’ farm, driving buses, working

in administration, maintaining our buildings and

grounds, serving in the canteen or uniform shop. I

have appreciated each of the contributions that

the staff has made to providing our students with

the incredible program that we enjoy.

Chaplaincy.

Caring is a major part of our community.

The example and dedication shown by our

chaplaincy team is incredibly valuable. Our

chaplains have provided time and comfort to

many students, colleagues and families who

have needed a listening ear, guiding loving hand

or comforting prayer during a range of life’s

experiences and challenges.

Our chaplains also provide and inspire the worship

opportunities in staff and student devotions,

assemblies, worship services and through special

days conducted throughout the year. Their role

in supporting and promoting our Christian faith is

very important on a daily basis.

Our Families.

Christian College is well supported by

encouraging and supportive families. Our students

benefit greatly from having a strong partnership

between their families and their school throughout

the educational journey. We should never take

for granted the importance of working together in

this process.

I am extremely grateful to the many parents that

have encouraged the teaching staff this year with

kind notes or messages, little gifts to say ‘thanks’

or by taking time to write to me expressing

thankfulness for particular work or opportunities

that have been provided. These mean a great

deal.

Of equal value to our students and staff have

been the many hours of support provided through

classroom helpers, parent reading, attendance at

camps or excursions, helping with transportation,

getting students to music lessons, rehearsals,

sporting activities and the like.

The warm and close relationship that exists

between the College and our families is

something that only benefits us all. Thank you to

the many who have given their time to this aspect

of our community throughout the year.

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Junior School Chaplain, Rowan Thurman presenting ‘Good News’ Bibles to the Year 3 students.

Staff and parents working together.

Our College Board.

Our College Board has provided wonderful

governance and support throughout this year.

The Board make wise decisions to provide the

resources and facilities that we enjoy each day.

These have become particularly apparent in

recent years with the provision of many new

facilities and infrastructure developments around

each of the campuses including landscaping

improvements that create spaces outside of the

classroom for our students to enjoy.

Members of the College Board also provide a

high level of encouragement to our programs

and readily attend a range of College events

throughout the year. We are blessed to have the

wise and generous support of those who serve us

though this important leadership.

Highlights.

Whilst there have been numerous individual

successes throughout the year and many

highlights. I wish to just list a few that I feel illustrate

the collaborative nature of the College program.

The Musical Production is a perfect example as it

brings so many levels of the community together

to achieve something memorable for everyone

involved.

The 20 Year celebration of the Sister School

Friendship with Naga High School in Japan is

another. The broad ranging benefit from this long

standing friendship has many levels for students,

families, each school and indeed each nation

as these relationships have flourished over such a

long and remarkable period of time.

Christian College’s involvements in the wider

community through service to others in our local

community and globally remains something to

celebrate and commend. Many layers of the

generosity shown and the contributions made

to fund raising, community projects, overseas

and local tours have allowed everyone involved

the joy of helping other and blessing them as

members of God’s family.

Conclusion.

All of these aspects of our community and the

many contributions that make our College such

a unique place of learning happen as a result of

God’s will and His love shown to us. In the words of

one of my favourite hymns, “To God Be the Glory,

Great things He has done”.

May each of the collaborative efforts that we

have made throughout 2013, bring Him the Glory!

Thank you for helping bless our community

throughout this year.

Glen McKeeman

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The highly successful Wizard of Oz Production.

Mr Chris MaddockBusiness Manager

Financial Report

The Financial Year of 2013

On behalf of the Board members of Christian Col-

lege, I am pleased to present to you the financial

report for 2013. Being a ‘not for profit’ company

means any surplus funds can only be used for

educational purposes. For 2013 we had an op-

erating surplus of $36,126 for all campuses after

depreciation of $2.12 million. However, after Extra

Ordinary items (these are items not usually associ-

ated to the day to day operations of the College)

there was a loss of $112,238.

There was $231,472 in Extra Ordinary Income

which was the final payment of the Digital Educa-

tion Revolution (DER) programme. The DER pro-

gramme was implemented by the previous Fed-

eral Government providing all schools with funds

to improve access to laptop computers for Year 9

to 12 students which included improved infrastruc-

ture. The Extra Ordinary Expenses of $379,837 were

for consultant and planning costs required for the

panel hearings relating to the proposed Surf Coast

Campus at Torquay.

Staff at Christian College are paid fortnightly and

in 2013 there was the unusual circumstance where

there was 27 fortnights which added $560k to the

salary cost plus additional oncost such as 9.25%

superannuation. Had this not been the case

Christian College would have enjoyed a surplus

even taking into consideration for Extra Ordinary

items.

Given the additional salary and Surf Coast

Planning costs, the loss was therefore not surprising

and with increased student numbers for 2014 we

expect to return to a surplus again next year.

Breakdown of income sources and expenditure

are summarized below:

Income

• 47.29% of our total income comes from Tuition Fees

• 36.02% of our total income comes from the

Commonwealth Government Grants

• 8.34% of our total income comes from State

Government Grants

• 4.48% of our total income comes from the

Capital Works Levy

• 3.61% of our income comes from Miscellaneous

Sources

• 0.25% of our income comes from other fees and

charges

Expenditure

• 70.53% of all expenditure is spent on salaries and

other staff expenditure such as staff entitlements,

workers compensation and training

• 7.68% of all expenditure is spent on non-capital

educational expenses

• 6.65% of all expenditure is spent on

depreciation, but this is a non cash payment

• 5% of all expenditure is spent on operational

costs on items such as insurance, electricity,

telephone and like items

• 4.31% of all expenditure is spent on non-capital

buildings and grounds maintenance

• 3.4% of all our expenditure is spent on finance

and leases

• 2.43% of all our expenditure is spent on

administration

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Balance Sheet Items

88.8% of our total assets are in land and buildings

and our long term capital borrowings (12 months

or more) is 64.46% of all our total liabilities.

Throughout the course of the year we made bank

loan repayments totalling $187,500.

The overall net worth of Christian College is now

$32,634,409 which is a decrease of .34% on the

previous year which is as a result of the loss.

Key Capital Expenditure during 2013

Junior School

• New disabled persons toilets

• Commence building new lift for disabled

• New extensions to kindergarten commenced

Middle School

• SAC landscaping completed

• New wireless system installed

• 4 Buses replaced

Bellarine

• New air-conditioner and sound system in

multi-purpose hall

• Additional landscaping around multi-purpose hall

• New fire main

• New signage at front of school

• New wireless system installed

Senior School

• New pathways

• New computer infrastructure

• New bus

Major Projects Planned for 2014

With the recent announcement by the Minister

Planning concerning the rezoning of the land at

Torquay, Christian College anticipates entering

the planning stage for the commencement of the

Surf Coast Campus.

Enrolments

Enrolments continued to grow in 2013 increasing

by 1.83% from 2012 which was pleasing,

considering enrolment increases in 2012 were the

highest they had been since 2003.

I trust this gives you an understanding of Christian

College’s current financial position as at the 31st

of December 2013.

Chris Maddock

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Profit and Loss Statement as at 31st December 2013

Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2013

Finance Summary for 2013

Profit and Loss

Total Middle Junior Bellarine Senior Back CreekIncomeTuition Fees 47.29% $15,077,910 $5,245,555 $1,618,211 $3,247,260 $4,966,884Other Fees & Charges 0.25% $80,905 $29,400 $21,450 $27,195 $2,860Grants - Commonwealth 36.02% $11,486,284 $3,711,506 $1,660,981 $3,037,129 $3,076,668Grants - State 8.34% $2,660,464 $1,040,041 $330,000 $657,159 $633,264Capital Works Levy 4.48% $1,427,101 $440,818 $217,778 $321,086 $447,420Non Operational Income 3.61% $1,151,611 $784,350 $33,078 $99,501 $214,656 $20,026

100.00% $31,884,275 $11,251,671 $3,881,498 $7,389,329 $9,341,751 $20,026

ExpensesSalaries/Staff Entitlements 70.53% $22,460,996 $8,141,565 $2,764,077 $4,762,655 $6,792,700Educational Expenses 7.68% $2,446,573 $867,526 $229,145 $462,285 $887,617Building & Grounds 4.31% $1,374,123 $648,690 $158,058 $304,489 $262,885Operational 5.00% $1,593,881 $784,279 $227,167 $249,332 $333,103Finance & Lease 3.40% $1,081,657 $541,121 $9,340 $320,165 $211,030Depreciation 6.65% $2,116,685 $1,056,775 $79,550 $427,229 $535,453 $17,678Administration & Other Costs 2.43% $774,235 $439,398 $27,289 $120,720 $184,480 $2,348

100.00% $31,848,149 $12,479,355 $3,494,626 $6,646,875 $9,207,268 $20,026

Surplus $36,126 -$1,227,684 $386,872 $742,455 $134,483 $0

Inter company transfers $0 $1,130,000 -$795,000 -$335,000

Operating Surplus $36,126 -$97,684 $386,872 -$52,545 -$200,517 $0

Extra Ordinary Income $231,472 $47,041 $19,330 $165,101Extra Ordinary Expense -$379,837 -$379,837

Total Surplus -$112,238 -$430,479 $386,872 -$33,215 -$35,416 $0

Balance Sheet as at the 31 December 2013

Total Middle Junior Bellarine Senior Back CreekAssetsLand & Building 85.80% $49,145,495 $16,495,896 $5,584,612 $13,849,248 $11,396,990 $1,818,750Buses 1.11% $636,819 $512,542 $43,607 $80,669Classroom Capital 3.95% $2,263,004 $945,960 $246,532 $404,960 $665,553Other Fixed Assets 3.63% $2,078,958 $1,534,916 $176,962 $30,645 $333,619 $2,815Debtors 0.73% $420,629 $128,430 $41,685 $129,696 $120,818Inter Campus Assets 3.49% $1,997,674 $1,827,485 $51,189 $119,000Other Current Assets 1.29% $739,625 $575,374 $22,112 $56,442 $85,697Total Assets 100.00% $57,282,204 $22,020,603 $6,071,903 $14,565,786 $12,683,347 $1,940,565

TotalLiabilitiesSupplier Creditors 4.57% $1,125,493 $487,513 $125,567 $213,319 $298,135 $960Bank Overdraft 2.41% $594,711 $934,257 -$252,965 -$86,581Lease Finance - Short Term 4.40% $1,085,469 $933,483 $14,944 $51,941 $85,102Leave Entitlements - Short Term 16.50% $4,066,723 $1,590,791 $453,693 $799,366 $1,222,873Fees in Advance 6.23% $1,534,767 $524,864 $227,960 $283,552 $498,391Capital Borrowings - Long Term 55.62% $13,709,326 $5,632,493 $5,120,276 $2,956,557Lease Finance - Long Term 8.84% $2,179,395 $1,718,693 $70,139 $136,353 $254,210Leave Entitlements - Long Term 1.43% $351,912 $123,943 $57,908 $107,627 $62,434

100.00%$24,647,794 $11,946,035 $950,210 $6,459,468 $5,291,120 $960

Net Assets $32,634,409 $10,074,568 $5,121,692 $8,106,317 $7,392,227 $1,939,605

Inter company loans $0 -$871,005 $816,987 -$923,242 $977,260

Net Assets as per accounts $32,634,409 $10,945,573 $5,121,692 $7,289,330 $8,315,468 $962,345

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Total Income at 31st December 2013

Total Expenditure to 31st December 2013

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Total Income at 31 December 2013

Tuition Fees 47.29%Other Fees & Charges 0.25%Grants - Commonwealth 36.02%Grants - State 8.34%Capital Works Levy 4.48%Non Operational Income 3.61%

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Total Expenditure to 31 December 2013

Salaries/Staff Entitlements 70.53%

Educational Expenses 7.68%

Building & Grounds 4.31%

Operational 5.00%

Finance & Lease 3.40%

Depreciation 6.65%

Administration & Other Costs 2.43%

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Total Assets as at 31st December 2013

Total Liabilities as at 31st December 2013

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1%

Total Assets as at the 31 December 2013

Land & Building 85.80%Buses 1.11%Classroom Capital 3.95%Other Fixed Assets 3.63%Debtors 0.73%Inter Campus Assets 3.49%Other Current Assets 1.29%

5%2% 4%

17%

6%

56%

9%1%

Total Liabilities as at 31 December 2013Supplier Creditors 4.57%

Bank Overdraft 2.41%

Lease Finance - Short Term 4.40%

Leave Entitlements - Short Term 16.50%

Fees in Advance 6.23%

Capital Borrowings - Long Term 55.62%

Lease Finance - Long Term 8.84%

Leave Entitlements - Long Term 1.43%

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Teaching and Learning

• We have introduced an online vocabulary

learning program/competition to Middle School

Highton and Bellarine L.O.T.E. students. There

has been improvement in Middle Schools

students’ vocabulary. Language Perfect

provides online vocabulary learning activities,

using the vocabulary that students are learning

in class. Script is included for Japanese and

correct pronunciation is also provided. Christian

College is ranked highly in the State in this

program.

• ICT: We are improving our use of ICT in the

classroom using Language Perfect, iPads, Active

Inspire, Power Point presentations and the use of

the College portal for virtual classroom delivery

of curriculum.

• We have introduced Power Point programs to

teach Kanji in Senior School Japanese classes

and intense work on Kanji has resulted in

improved reading and writing skills of VCE Kanji

in Year 12 this year.

• We have also been developing promotional

Power Point presentations on the study tour to

Indonesia and Japan.

• We have focused on Senior School Indonesian

students listening skills and many listening

materials have been prepared for Year 10,11

Indonesian classes have been emailed top

students.

• For Year 11 and 12 Japanese, Indonesian

examination and SAC preparation, we have

made all listening files available to students as

MP3 files and have emailed these to students

• Using Skype with Naga High School. We have

started to talk to Naga High School International

Division and also with our long term exchange

students. We would like to also set this up with

• We have started to review the Years 7 and 8

extension curriculum and will complete this

before the end of the year so that we are giving

the students optimum learning opportunities

in these classes. Our aim is to teach the same

content in all year 7 classes but to provide

extension classes with more vocabulary,

Kanji (Japanese) and more opportunities for

extension of their conversation – using more

sophisticated vocabulary and sentence

patterns. Indonesian teacher Julienne Welsh

has complied lists of extension and normal

groups for Year 7 at Highton and has taken their

Primary school LOTE background into account

(we hope that this will mean that students with

more second language background can be

extended in our Year 7 program).

• Professional Development on National

Curriculum has commenced with all LOTE

staff having attended a PD on the National

Curriculum Languages. A summary of

achievement standards has been broken down

into reading, writing, listening and speaking

tasks. We are going to start mapping our

curriculum against these in Term 4.

Mrs Carol Milton-GarnerDirector of Teaching & Learning - L.O.T.E

Teaching & Learning - L.O.T.E

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Contestants and teachers at the JLTAV State-wide Japanese Speech Contest.

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Year 12 Results 2012

The average study score for Year 12 Japanese

was 30 and for Indonesian 33.6. The scaling of

Japanese and Indonesian is a great advantage

to LOTE students and 60% of LOTE students

received an ATAR of above 80% (30 in Japanese

was scaled up to 39, 30 in Indonesian scaled up to

37).

To provide additional support for students in 2013

we have offered:

• Japanese Morning Class for Year 12 offered

once a week and a Japanese grammar class

offered to weaker students every week before

school

• Indonesian morning and afternoon conversation

classes for Year 12

• Extensive Oral Exam Practice workshops for

Japanese and Indonesian students in Term 3

vacation.

• Teachers running intensive conversation sessions

to get students to improve speaking skills before

school, lunchtime and after school.

Speech Contests

Speech contests are an integral part of the

improvement of Junior and Middle School

students’ conversation skills. This year our

Japanese students participated in the Japanese

Language Association of Victoria state wide

speech contest, the Junior School Japanese

Speech Contest ( July 29th) and the Bellarine

Speech contest (23rd July) Our Indonesian

students participated in the Vilta Sayanbara

regional and State wide speech contest and

the Indonesian Olympiad. Christian College

Year 9 language students recently won the 5th

‘Olimpiade Bahasa Indonesia’ held at Braemar

College, Woodend. This annual competition

held to celebrate Indonesia’s Independence

Day involved 9 Highton and Bellarine students

competing in teams against Year 9 language

students from Melbourne and regional

Independent schools in a variety of language

competitions and quizzes. Hannah Mansfield

of Year 11 was one of 6 students from Victoria

selected to travel to Canberra to attend the

68th Indonesian Independence day celebrations

at the Indonesian Embassy on the 17th August.

Hannah wrote an informative speech about why

the relationship between Australia and Indonesia

is becoming more important.

Student Exchanges

Indonesia study tour

On 24th March, 30 students and 6 staff left for

Lombok, where our students were hosted by

families of students from our sister school SMAN2

Mataram. The trip was headed by Mrs Di Swann

and accompanied by Mr Glen McKeeman, Miss

Jess Swann, Mr Agung Koswara, Mr Nick Ward,

and a medical doctor volunteer Ms Chris Okello.

The group attended school for the week they

were in Lombok, but also snorkelled in the Gili

islands and did a sightseeing tour of places of

interest in Lombok. The second week was spent in

Bali where the group stayed at Ubud and Sanur.

They visited the Bali Marine Safari Park, went on

a bicycle tour through local villages, participated

in a cooking class, visited the beautiful Tanah Lot

temple and witnessed the lively Kecak Dance.

The students tried practising their Indonesian and

threw themselves in to the rich culture. Friends

were made and many tears were shed when

it was time to leave. ‘It really did improve my

Indonesian,’ said Georgie Burn in Year 12. Olivia

Swann, also in Year 12 added, ‘Yes, it really was

beneficial and cemented friendships.’

Welcome Service for the Naga High School students and teachers visiting Christian College.

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Naga High School Visit

Naga High School students and staff visited

Christian College from 26th July to August 9th.

The Principal Mr Kaoru Yamaguchi, Head of the

International Association Mr Tetsuo Mizusaki,

Mr Hase and Ms Nagata together with 19

students visited Christian College as part of

the celebrations to commemorate 20 years of

exchange between our two schools.

The focus of our schools relationship with Naga

High School began with a strong emphasis on

tolerance, understanding and friendship, hoping

that we could encourage our students to see

beyond our initial and obvious differences and to

learn about each others cultures and heritages.

The students from both schools have led the way

in developing life long friendships and building

real unity between our two schools, paving a

new way forward and a bright future for both our

countries.

During their time in Geelong, the Naga High

students engaged in College life at the Senior

School campus. They were treated to some fun

‘Aussie’ activities such as throwing boomerangs,

making damper, BBQ’s and, of course, lots of

shopping. They also enjoyed time at each of the

Christian College campuses as well as 2 hours

of English lessons with Mr Brewster almost every

day. The highlight of the tour for all the staff

and students involved was the opportunity to

meet and make new friends during their time at

Christian College and especially the time spent

with their host families. This allowed them to bond

with the Australian students as well as learn more

about life in a completely different country.

The Principal of Naga High School Mr Yamaguchi

and Mr Misusaki Head of the International

Association, also came to Australia during the

exchange trip to commemorate the 20 year

Anniversary of the Christian College and Naga

High School friendship and Exchange Program.

The actual anniversary was in 2012 at which time

representatives from Christian College including

40 students, travelled to Wakayama in Japan

to share this remarkable milestone with the

students and staff from Naga. It was special that

another celebratory dinner could be held, now

in Australia, to sign another agreement between

the two schools. In celebrating this rare milestone

Carol Milton-Garner, Yuji Nakayama, Stephen

Brewster and the entire LOTE Department wish to

express their deep gratitude for everyone’s help

in making this wonderful experience possible

for both of our schools and we look ahead to a

bigger and better ‘next’ 20 years!

Long term Exchanges

We have changed our long term exchange

program to Year 10 this year and James Ponsford,

Rebecca Sell, Bethany Deigan and Tess Golden

are currently on 5 months exchange at Naga High

School. This change in Year level is very effective

as students do not have the pressure of VCE.

Japanese lessons are being conducted every

day by Nagata Sensei and two students have

joined the brass band. Email correspondence

is maintained with Milton-Garner Sensei, journal

entries are completed fortnightly and a Skype

meeting takes place every 2 weeks.

We are sending two Year 11 girls on 2 month long

term exchange to Indonesia. Hannah Mansfield

and Sarah Edmonds will depart for our Sister

School SMA Negeri 2 Mataram in November and

return at the end of January. This is a valuable

opportunity for the girls to experience life in an

Indonesian school and family.

We have also hosted a long term exchange

student from Japan for 10 months Sayoko

Karagianis. Sayoko has studied Music, English,

Mathematics, PE, and Outdoor Education and has

also been a member of the Wind Symphony.

Carol Milton-Garner

Mrs Bernadette JohnsonDirector of Williams House

Williams House Kindergarten

Throughout term 1 staff, programs and facilities

were put under the Department of Education and

Early Childhood Development ‘microscope’, as

we participated in the Rating Assessment process.

This process involved an authorised assessor

carefully looking at our programs, environment,

administrative processes and all aspects related

to the ‘National Quality Standards’. I am

extremely proud of how Williams House performed

to the National Standard and for the official

recognition and affirmation the centre received,

as per the following departmental summary.

“The service received an overall rating of

meeting the National Quality Standard, with

particular strengths in the quality areas relating to

educational program and practice and staffing

arrangements which were rated as exceeding the

National Quality Standard.

The physical environment and collaborative

partnerships with families and communities and

relationships with children were also strong areas

for this service.

The service provided a stimulating environment

for children that was well maintained, inclusive,

aesthetically pleasing; promoted competence,

independent exploration and learning through

play. Educators demonstrated trusting and

responsive relationships within the team, with

families and with children.

The positive participation of the approved

provider and the educators in the assessment and

rating process is acknowledged”

Enrolments

Pre-Kinder (3 Year Old) : 65

Pre-School (4 Year Old): 90

Staffing

2013 has been another year of continuity of

staffing, with the exception of Kristie Walters

who commenced maternity leave in term 4.

It has been especially gratifying that all our

requirements for maternity, long service and other

leave have essentially been covered ‘in house’. I

especially acknowledge Steph Watts and Emma

Winter for their flexibility in responding to the

staffing needs of our programs.

Educational Program

Over 2013, the programs at Williams House have

continued to develop in ways that respect,

- the knowledge children already possess,

- the varied needs, abilities and interests of these

individuals,

- the belief that by being alert to the spontaneous

opportunities of the ‘every day’, we can provide

a rich and authentic learning environment.

Play based learning has continued to be our

mantra. This terminology, however, does in no way

imply that we leave the important elements of

programming, or goal setting, to chance. Working

with in the Early Years Learning Framework,

Williams House staff are intentional about

providing activities that stimulate thought, are

open to varied interpretation, that are invitational

and that relate to the expected knowledge and

skills attributed to this age group.

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2013 saw the introduction of an opportunity for

Williams House families, christened ‘WHild’; a play

on words using the initials of Williams House and

the word ‘wild’. WHild is a once a term, informal

event, designed to help families engage with and

value outdoor environments. On the last Saturday

of each term a location is set and, over the year,

more than 50 families are estimated to have

participated. Destinations have included rock

pooling, Serendip sanctuary, Geelong Botanical

gardens and a ramble along the Barwon River.

Looking outside of our own small community is

important to Williams House and this year we have

been pleased to continue to sponsor two children

through ‘Compassion’, and to have increased

awareness of the programs supported by

Christian College in Viqueque, East Timor. Families

contributed in various ways including organizing

a fundraising dinner for Aneth and Kritsada [our

sponsorship children] and in collaborating on

a length of beautiful and personalized bunting

that Berna presented to our ‘sister’ preschool in

Viqueque over the first term break. Representation

on the Christian College East Timor Committee

has ensured that our connection with Viqueque

remains meaningful and strong.

This final term has seen construction of a third

room at Williams House commence. We are

excited about the way our facility is developing

and for the opportunities to expand our programs.

In the first instance, all preschool programs will

expand from 12 hours per week per child, to 15

hours. Additionally we are increasing our pre-

kinder programs from two, to three days. It is

anticipated that the new room and playground

will be licensed and operational from the

beginning of term 1, 2014.

Thank you to the school leadership and the Board

for their ongoing support for Williams House. Our

beautiful and unique physical environment and

the relevant and creative programs we provide

are a source of pride and affirm us as a highly

regarded community of learning.

Bernadette Johnson

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Mrs Roselyn Smith Director of Teaching & Learning - Learning Support

The feedback gained annually assists the Learning

Support Staff to tailor appropriate support

programs for individual students, to seek out and

provide necessary programs with challenge for

our high achievers, to identify and address the

strengths and weaknesses in our teaching and

learning programs and to provide appropriate

professional development and support to

teaching staff where required.

The analysis of the 2013 NAPLAN and Standardised

Test programs has again provided valuable data

to guide ongoing program development and

appropriate professional development of staff

where required.

2014 Scholarships Program

The Scholarship Process in 2013 once again

attracted a large field of extremely high quality,

external and internal applicants competing for

General Excellence Scholarships for Year 5, Year 7

and Year 10 in 2014. The Scholarship process is a

stringent and rigorous process, success in which is

certainly something to be esteemed. The process,

now in its fourth year, is already established as

an educationally significant event in the wider

academic and independent schools calendar.

Learning Support Services

The Learning Support Services program provides

students, staff and families with guidance,

support and feedback to assist in the provision of

appropriate and effective teaching and learning

programs for all students.

National and Standardised Assessment Programs

“Feedback is one of the most powerful influences

on learning and achievement……….the type

of feedback and the way it is given, can be

differentially effective.” *(Hattie and Timperley,

2007,p 81)

While the Teaching and Learning Programs

at Christian College are implemented in

accordance with and purposed on achieving

the State and National Standards, it is difficult to

accurately and objectively measure the level of

success of this achievement without external and

standardised testing procedures. To this end the

College is pleased to participate in the National

NAPLAN tests and to additionally engage in our

own annual Standardised Testing regime.

The incredibly rich and complex data available

from these tests, provides an external and

benchmarked assessment of our students’

progress in and of itself and also comparative

to students in other schools. The data provides

progressive, achievement feedback on individual

students, on whole classes and the school in

general. Likewise it provides invaluable feedback

to students, to classroom teachers, parents and

College leadership.

Teaching & Learning - Learning Support

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We have been very blessed in recent years with

Targeted Funding from both the State and Federal

Government which has enabled the short term

employment of additional ESOs and LS teachers

at all campuses. This has been a wonderful gift

which has allowed the LSS faculty to establish

vital protocols and structures. As a College we

are renowned for the nurture of our students and

hence the work of this LSS faculty is a necessary

extension of this care.

Q’ed Program for Gifted and Talented Students

The team of Q’ed teachers and other staff who

have journeyed with us over the past four years,

have been delighted to witness in 2013, the

launch of the third and final year of the Q’ed

Program: Q’ed 3.

In Semester 1 both the Q’ed 2 and Q’ed 3

programs operated very successfully offering quite

distinctly different sets of challenges and learning

environments to the participating students. For

the first time this year, the Q’ed 1 program was

conducted in second semester allowing us

more time in first semester to be confident about

the student nominations for this very important

program in the life of a Gifted and Talented

student.

Learning Support Services

Learning Support Services (LSS) provides

educational support to students with and without

Government funding at all campuses of Christian

College Geelong. The Learning Support Services

faculty combines the expertise and experience

of learning support teachers and educational

support officers (ESOs) (formerly integration

aides), to collaboratively work to assist classroom

teachers at all campuses to identify, assess and

appropriately support students with learning

difficulties and disabilities. Every student has the

right to learn and the capacity to learn to their

potential, given appropriate understanding

of their individual needs and specific learning

differences.

The LSS team work extremely closely both with

the staff within our College and a wide range

of community professionals such as family GPs,

Paediatricians, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists,

Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and

Chiropractors. Liaising with various Government

and private providers to co-ordinate funding and

services is a necessary component to ensure that

the very best care and support is available to

our students and their families. Throughout 2013

many students and their families have benefited

from regular meetings with the LSS staff to monitor

and collaboratively manage support programs.

Large numbers of students at every campus

have benefited from additional support either

out of the classroom in targeted small group or

individual classes or within their normal classroom

environment. Many existing support programs

such as Chess and IT clubs have continued to

function at lunch times meeting very specific

needs. Additionally we have seen the growth

in additional lunch time support programs at

various campuses, additional resourcing of

Learning Support Staff with sensory equipment,

ability appropriate instructional materials and an

investigation into assistive technology. Sincere

appreciation is extended to all the staff involved

for the gracious and untiring service provided to

our students and their families.

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Q’ed 1

A very large group of 28 students commenced

the Q’ed 1 journey this year. Now in its third year

the program was extremely tight in its relevance

to its underlying research foundation, provided the

students with both a mini question exploring (Who

am I?), as well as the Big question for the year,

(Am I being taken for a ride?) and culminated

in the Exhibition of extremely high quality by

students. Profound levels of understanding of their

research and very professional presentation skills

were in evidence. An amazing team of dedicated

and very creative teachers were directed and

inspired by the wonderful talents and abilities of

Merinda Kelly. My sincere thanks is extended to

the whole team - Merinda Kelly, Stephen Cody,

Wayne Durran, Amanda and Natalie Knite.

A strong and luminous thread throughout all Q’ed

programs is that they are purposed on process

and not product. This is not to deny the tangible

brilliance of the product each program achieves

but the growth and development of the students

within that process is truly our ultimate goal.

Q’ed 2

Sixteen students participated in the Q’ed 2

program which was delivered in an online

environment, required online collaboration

between students from different year levels

and campus location, and culminated in an

online exhibition of their work. The students

worked in small groups named Digikin and their

final and substantial challenge was to create a

digital representation of Utopia substantiated

by the research behind its creation. While this

program presented quite unique challenges for

the participants and their families, it was a truly

unique educational experience from which the

type and degree of growth in each student was

remarkable. Sincere appreciation is extended

to Chris Lean and Brendan Vanderkley for their

creativity, passion and drive in working with this

program.

Q’ed 3

Fourteen students participated in the Q’ed 3

where they operated as one Board to discover a

current social or community issue which needed

addressing in order to improve the future of

Geelong. This unique delivery of the program

again provided the students with novel personal

and group learning challenges. In its fledgling

year, the Q’ed 3 Board were able to deliver a

very commendable proposal entitled Sprout,

which focused on the needs of disenfranchised

young people who cannot function successfully

within traditional school environments. Again my

sincere gratitude is extended to Stephen Cody

and Wayne Durran for their dedication and

commitment to the students in this program and

to ensuring that the process was successful.

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3. Positive Partnerships Training

As we had been fortunate to have secured a

placement in the MASS program commencing

second term, ISV additionally offered the College

opportunity for two staff members to undertake

Positive Partnerships training. Jenny Wade

(Bellarine) and Alex Page-Walker (Highton Middle

Campus), engaged with this training bringing

many worthwhile initiatives back to our LSS faculty

discussions around caring for our ASD students

and their families.

4. AGQTP Project: Seeing and doing: Improving

pedagogy through focussed observation

Stephen Cody, Chris Lean and I were all

involved in leading this wonderful project. At the

conclusion of this project, this core group along

with 17 other staff including college leadership

were all of one accord in stating that this project

modelled one of the most effective Professional

Development methodologies we have ever

experienced.

Seeing and doing provided a structure and

numerous protocols to enable staff to observe

each other teach in a positive, supportive yet

constructive and purposeful manner. The project

concluded with a written proposal for future

consideration being presented to the Heads of

Campus. It was thought to be a structure that

may align with and inform future College based

initiatives designed to comply with emerging AITSL

requirements around teacher performance.

Roselyn Smith

*Hattie,J. & Timperley,H. (2007)The Power of

feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77, 1,

81-112.

Special Projects2013 was an extremely busy year of Special

projects which were secured by additional

Federal Government funding through

Independent Schools Victoria.

1. In-School Programs – Working with Students with

Disabilities – Implementing Practical Teaching

Strategies in Literacy for students with disabilities

This project was delivered by an amazing

consultant, Michelle Hutchinson who generously

visited Bellarine and Highton campuses four times

throughout the year, working specifically with

funded students, their teachers and their aides

to model new and highly effective teaching

strategies. The students and staff involved were

extremely impressed by Michelle’s abilities and

knowledge, gaining much from the experience

themselves, but also now equipped to share this

knowledge with fellow staff members in 2014 and

beyond.

2. In-School Programs – Working with Students

with Disabilities –Autism Training Support with staff

from Mansfield Autism State-wide Services (MASS)

Megan Murphy from MASS has been very

generous with her time, knowledge and care

as the funding allowed for her to work with 6

targeted students and she graciously allowed

those students to be spread across all our

campuses. This has entailed many additional

hours of work for Megan for which we are

extremely grateful.

Megan has visited every campus once a term for

the past three terms and will conclude with a final

visit in term 1 next year. The care and provision

required for students with ASD is quite specialised

and bewildering. The input Megan has had into

the lives of the six targeted students as well as

their teachers and families, has been truly helpful.

Additionally Megan has provided inservice to

our whole staff as well as running two parent

information evenings. We are truly indebted for

Megan’s dedication and hard work.

Achievements

Christian College is proud of our students’

achievements and, at a VCE level, we have

had many students receive outstanding results.

Last year, two of our Year 12 students received

the perfect study score of 50 for VCE Music

Investigation. Opportunities exist for students to

complete Year 12 music studies early in their VCE

as we have an accelerated class of students who

complete Year 12 performance in Year 11 each

year. Many of our outstanding young musicians

have continued on to tertiary music study

and forged successful careers in various music

pathways. We are excited to be able to offer VET

Music Performance at the Senior Campus in 2014

for the first time.

Music Camps and Tours

The College Ensemble program has a series of

camps and tours that past students often reflect

upon as major highlights in their time at school.

We hold annual music camps for both Middle

and Senior Campus Ensembles and the Senior

Campus has a bi-ennial performance tour. Our

Middle Schools’ Music Camp, held in Anglesea

in September this year saw 189 students rehearse

in bands, choirs and string orchestras to prepare

for the College Annual Music Evening. As well as

working as large ensemble groups they also spent

time working on their instrument or voice in small

groups with specialist tutors, learning about the

finer details of playing their instruments individually

and in an ensemble. A notable feature of this

camp is the students from Years 4 to 9 from both

Bellarine and Highton campuses working, learning

and playing together while making new friends

across the year levels and campus.

The benefits of a great music education were

witnessed by a sold out Costa Hall audience

at the Christian College Annual Music Evening

on Thursday October 18th. The night featured

students from Years Prep to 12 in 15 ensembles.

The high standard and quality of the students’

performances featured a huge range of styles

and contrast, ranging from the energy of young

musicians giving their first big stage performance

to the poise and maturity of our most senior

musicians.

Performance Opportunities

As well as great ensemble performances our

students have achieved wonderful work as soloists

throughout the year. From Years Prep to 12 over

700 music lessons happen each week at the

College campuses. A student’s musical ‘journey’

while developing as a performer can include

a huge range of opportunities and challenging

experiences. Across the campuses the Music

Department organises student solo performance

opportunities which include class recitals, informal

lunchtime concerts and Campus Music Evenings.

Student performers are encouraged by the music

staff, while playing in a friendly environment

for peers, family and friends, to experience

music performance. These solo performance

opportunities are a celebration of hours of

careful preparation and practice, and a result

of passionate, expert teaching. As well, students

complete examinations in both performance and

theory with the AMEB and ANZCA.

Mrs Fiona GardnerDirector of Teaching & Learning - Music

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Highlights of Competition results in Music

Competitions in 2013

• Christian College Geelong Combined Middle

School Strings – 2ND Prize at RSSS

• Christian College Geelong Combined Middle

School Concert Band – 1st Prize at RSSS and a

Gold Award at the VSMF

• Christian College Senior Wind Symphony – 2nd

Prize at RSSS and Platinum Award at the VSMF.

• Christian College VCE String Ensemble -1st Prize

at RSSS

• Christian College Junior School Year 4 Choir

Belmont – 2nd prize at RSSS

• Christian College Bellarine Geelong Junior

School Choir – 3rd Prize at Geelong Eisteddfod

• Christian College Senior Stage Band – 4th Place

at the National Championships & HM at RSSS

• Alex Jeantou, Year 10 Tuba Soloists 1st prize in 3

solo sections - 18 years & Under, VCE Solo, Open

Solo

• Tess Barber, Year 11 Flute soloists 1st prize in the

open woodwind solo & HM in the 18 years &

under

• Blake Newton, Year 11 Guitar soloist 1st prize in 2

sections - Acoustic Guitar Solo & Open Solo

• Grace Law, Year 8 Piano soloist 1st prize in

Solo by Aust. Composer Under 14, 3rd prize in

Under 14 solo section and winner of the Darcy

Perpetual Shield for piano.

• Chloe Kacprzak, Year 9 Vocal Soloists 1st Prize

in 2 sections – Under 15 Pop Vocal & Under 15

Musical Theatre Vocal

• Students who placed in the 1st or 2nd place

of their solo sections – George Elliss, Nathaneal

Chong - Year 6, Emilie Crole – Year 7, Hollie

Steele, Jodie Mitten, Molly Ganim-Heath - Year

8, Joshua Farrell, Ben Farrell, Neel Malhotra,

Zachary Edwards, Gemma Podbury - Year 9, Will

Crowther, Bella Winter - Year 10, Hannah Rundell,

Joshua Smith, Ashleigh Cushion - Year 11, Tanya

Ferguson Year 12.

Fiona Gardner

Plans are now well underway for the Senior Music

Tour in April 2014, where 94 students and staff

will travel to China and Hong Kong to take part

in school exchange performances as well as

perform at the 6th Hong Kong International Youth

Music Festival. Music students and parents have

held a Bunnings BBQ to raise funds for the trip, as

well as a Christmas Card fundraiser. It will be an

exciting time preparing for this trip but one that

promises to be a rewarding experience for the

tour members.

Music Competitions

Each year in September many of the Christian

College ensembles and selected students

soloists compete in competitions such as the

most prestigious Royal South Street Competitions

in Ballarat. This year’s competition results from

Ballarat’s Royal South Street highlight excellent

student solo performances as well as College

ensembles setting a great standard in their

divisions. Congratulations to all students who

performed at South Street, Geelong Eisteddfod

and the Geelong Movement and Music Festival

at GPAC. At all events the College has been

blessed and represented by wonderful musical

performances as well as fabulous commitment

and presentation from each young performer.

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of the people it has affected. These students also

looked at “Image as Text,” focusing on decoding,

comprehending and responding to images and

advertisements to understand how images are

able to tell a story and position an audience to

respond in a particular way.

In Year 8, students compiled their first text-

response essay. Their writing portfolio, which is

developed throughout the year, is testament

to the progression in their writing during their

Year 8 studies. Oral presentations continued to

evolve from purely informative to more emotive,

entertaining and engaging in the way students

present their content and consider the audience

they are aiming to reach.

Year 9 students delved even more deeply into

their texts to unpack the authorial construction of

themes and characters and developed greater

complexity in their text-response essays. They were

also introduced to Shakespeare’s life and works;

wrestling with the language and presenting a

monologue.

It has been another rewarding year for students

studying English – which is, of course, all of

them! Our English course is a comprehensive

and challenging one, endeavouring to prepare

students for the rigours of their academic studies

(literacy underpins every subject in the curriculum

delete exclamation) as well as for life in the wider

world. Below is merely a snapshot of some of the

activities and areas of study in each of the Year

Levels this year.

Middle Schools

Our Year 5’s began the year with a focus on

spelling. Teachers used diagnostic testing to

identify common errors and then to focus their

teaching, as well as working with commonly

misspelled words. Students continue to see

marked improvement in their spelling through

this process. Alongside this, students worked on

persuasive writing, developing correct structure

and utilising powerful language, all whilst

continuing to work on their hand-writing.

Students in Year 6 explored heroes, legends

and mythical creatures earlier in the year and

used this study to develop their narrative writing,

including the specific structure of a narrative

and how to use language to engage the reader.

As well as narrative writing, students advanced

their comprehension skills through a program

that identifies particular areas of strength and

weakness, allowing teachers to target their

teaching to the specific needs of their students.

Year 7 students looked at the area of sustainability

through one of their texts and presented an

‘in-character’ oral presentation to display their

understanding of the Sudanese War and the plight

Mr Damian StephensonDirector of Teaching & Learning - English

Teaching & Learning - English

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Of course, this is only a mere snapshot of what

goes on, lesson by lesson, level by level, in every

English class. We have seen great development in

the students across the year and have continued

to reflect on and refine our pedagogy and

curriculum. In doing so, we seek to constantly

improve our practices to meet the ever changing

requirements of our students and the world in

which they live. All in all it has been another fine

year of study in English facilitated by dedicated

staff.

Damian Stephenson

Senior School

The move to the Senior campus brings with it

a focus on the specific requirements of VCE

English. Students in Year 10 took their text-

response writing to a higher level whilst studying

their first Shakespearean play, ‘Romeo & Juliet’.

Furthermore, they were introduced to the

challenging concept of Context Writing as well

as beginning to more deeply analyse newspaper

articles to understand how authors use language

to persuade. Students in Year 10 have also

faced the challenge of addressing essay topics

unsighted for assessment and under stringent time

constraints as the ante is lifted in preparation for

VCE.

Year 11 English is a preparatory course to ready

students for the rigours of their final year. The

course is designed to replicate the Year 12 course

with students undertaking the same areas of study

and completing assessment tasks under the same

conditions. Teaching has been focused on the key

content and skills required to be successful in Year

12, consolidating and refining the variety of writing

forms and the nuances required to produce

writing of a high standard. The high demands

of the Year 11 course are designed to prepare

students academically as well as mentally for their

final year.

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Teaching & Learning - Humanities

year levels are introduced to the key concepts

of evidence, cause and effect, significance,

perspective, empathy and contestability.

Student enrolment numbers in VCE History

continued to be strong in 2013, with two classes of

Year 12. Whilst not necessarily selected by students

for career reasons, many students are choosing

to study History in Years 11 and 12 primarily as

a means to become more informed about the

world. It is perhaps a tangible consequence

of our strong emphasis at Christian College on

developing students not just to gain an ATAR

score, but to produce students who will become

caring and compassionate citizens in a global

world.

GeographyThe resurgence of Geography as a stand alone

subject is evident at Christian College with solid

growth in enrolment numbers at Senior School.

Having not been chosen in sufficient numbers

just three years ago, approximately one in six

Year 12 students will be studying Geography in

2014. Students are now identifying Geography

as a legitimate and viable career pathway,

with strong employment prospects in resource

management, sustainability, urban planning,

agricultural industries, supply chain and logistics

management, etc., all of which are covered in

the Geography program at Christian College.

The Humanities faculty covers a diverse range

of subjects, each of which gives students an

opportunity to investigate and reflect on what

makes us ‘human’. 2013 was thus a busy year for

the Humanities department as we implemented

new curriculum in History, prepared ourselves for

the arrival of a new Geography course in 2014

and saw growth in numbers across VCE subjects

including Accounting, Business Management,

Legal Studies, History and Geography.

For the first time at Christian College, History and

Geography were no longer meshed together

as Humanities or SOSE, but recognised as

independent subjects in the Middle Years. This

was reflected in the timetable, in end-of-semester

reports and for end-of-year academic awards.

History

The highly anticipated Australian Curriculum

for History was rolled out across Years 5 to 10 in

2013, aligning Christian College with thousands

of schools across the country. This new course

sees students in Years 5 and 6 focus on Australian

history – our development as a nation, whilst Years

7 to 10 progressively cover a broader time frame

– from ancient civilisations in Year 7, the Middle

Ages in Year 8, the birth of the modern world in

Year 9 and the 20th century in Year 10. In total, 16

new units were implemented across Years 5 to 10

in 2013.

More significant however, is the way in which

history is now taught. No longer just about dates,

facts and information, the new curriculum

emphasises historical inquiry – encouraging

students to think, analyse, challenge and predict.

The skills learned in the History classroom become

transferable to life in general as students at all

Mr Rick GeallDirector of Teaching & Learning - Humanities

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Year 11 students on their ‘Coastal Landscapes excursion.

In Conclusion

The Humanities subjects offer students a wonderful

opportunity to learn about their world they live in.

Knowledge and skill are acquired through inquiry,

creating a sense of wonder in students that will

hopefully remain long after they have left Christian

College.

I would like to take this opportunity to

acknowledge the work of Gwen Prosser and wish

her well after such an amazing contribution to

Christian College. Gwen was herself a teacher

of Humanities and, in her role as Vice Principal,

continued to be a tremendous support to me and

the faculty with words of wisdom, guidance and

encouragement.

Rick Geall

It has been particularly important to ensure

the field experience is very much a part of the

Geography learning environment. A number of

highly valuable field trips were implemented at

various year levels in 2013, including:

• a Great Ocean Road excursion at Year 6 to

explore four distinct landscapes – bush, coast,

rainforest and farmland

• a Barwon River bike ride in Year 10 to study the

issues relating to river use

• two field trips at Year 11, one along the Surfcoast

to study coastal landforms and the other to

‘Back Creek’ farm and Ballarat to investigate

urban and rural land uses

• a two-day excursion for Year 12 students to the

Goulburn-Murray region to investigate the use of

water in the Shepparton Irrigation District

The importance of Geography has been

recognised by the Federal Government with

its inclusion as part of the Phase 2 rollout of the

Australian Curriculum in 2014. A number of key

Humanities staff have been developing new

courses for Years 5 to 10 in the second half of 2013

for classroom implementation in 2014. With units

such as The Importance of Water, Urbanisation,

Food Security and Globalisation, hopefully the

misconception that Geography is merely about

reading maps and remembering countries and

capital cities will be dispelled for good.

Civics, Citizenship, Economics and Business

The subjects collectively under this banner include

Commerce, Business Management, Accounting

and Legal Studies. These continue to be popular

choices for many students at Senior School and

enrolment numbers have been steady at Christian

College in recent years.

Phase 3 of the Australian Curriculum, due for

implementation in 2015, will require schools to

include Civics & Citizenship and Economics &

Business in their program for Years 5 to 10. At

present, there is little in the way of coverage of

these disciplines at Christian College in the Middle

Years, and this will need to be addressed in 2014

to meet the time frame.

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Medieval Day at Bellarine Campus.

Year 6 Erskine Falls excursion.

Balancing inspiration and understanding

But creating the interest is only the first stage in

developing the budding scientist. The faculty at all

campuses endeavours to match this enthusiasm

with a solid grounding in the understanding of

scientific principles, the ability to investigate

in a rigorous and scientific way and to nurture

creativity through project assignments. We have

been updating the content we deliver – to align

with the Australian Curriculum – but have also

opted to extend our students in specific areas

where we think a greater depth of understanding

is essential for the pursuit of excellence.

So in Physics we believe that students should be

able to apply their understanding mathematically

– which allows a system to be explained

quantitatively as well as qualitatively. Chemistry

requires the student to relate concepts and

models of the nanoscopic to the behaviour of the

macroscopic. And in Biology, complexity needs to

be made accessible using a mix of the most up to

date technological resources.

From understanding to alternative pathways

The approach may be starting to bear fruit.

Retention rate statistics demonstrate that our

students are making sound and informed subject

choices. We have had girls opting to do Physics

because “I like it and I’m good at it”. In Chemistry

this year Christian College needed to provide two

classes at VCE level. Students selecting this subject

may traditionally have chosen Chemistry to ensure

prerequisites for medicine or dentistry for example.

The 2013 cohort have other options under

consideration – pharmacology, biochemistry and

research or simply a respect or even love for the

subject.

An education with inspiration

Ensuring students receive a rigorous grounding in

understanding and methodology whilst providing

an exciting curriculum to inspire students is the

preeminent challenge for Science teachers in the

21st century.

Earlier this year, when Matthew McInerney (Year 5,

Bellarine) mentioned that his grandfather worked

for NASA, his Science Teacher Ms. Singleton saw

an opportunity not to be missed. Roger Seastedt

designed Space Shuttles back in the 1980s and

together with his good friend Chuck Larson, a

Shuttle design engineer, was delighted to talk

to the Year 5 students at Bellarine via Skype

back in May. The students had researched and

studied Earth and Space and all were armed

with questions about the space program. The

astronauts’ responses were pitched perfectly

for their young audience, who stayed riveted

throughout the 40 minute trans-pacific link.

Teaching & Learning - Science

Mr Michael NeavesDirector of Teaching & Learning - Science

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Teaching & Learning - Science

Mr Michael NeavesDirector of Teaching & Learning - Science

Year 5 Bellarine students skyping with retired NASA engineers.

Annaliese Dillon perfecting the art of titration.

And expertise requires excellent educators.

With individual success there has also been an

increase in uptake across the sciences. So we

have had to supplement the evident expertise

within the Science Faculty with appointments in

Chemistry, Physics and Science. We welcomed

Amos Freeman in 2013 and Elissa Huddart and

Victoria Draper have already joined us to help

develop our teaching and learning ahead of their

classroom engagements in the forthcoming year.

Together they bring a rich diversity to the faculty

and should ensure that 2014 will be as exciting

and industrious for Science at Christian College as

this year has been.

Michael Neaves

Pathways from expertise

This year two of our Year 9 students were selected

for the ConocoPhillips Science Experience:

Lachlan Fog and Angus Callahan have a

goal to help mankind through research into

new medicines. They will spend three days at

Melbourne University participating in a broad

spectrum of ‘hands on’ experiments relevant to

the medical field.

In Year 10 students learn the art of titration – a

key technique that ensures medication tablets

have the right dosage or chemicals that we buy

are the correct strength. Together with the Year

12 Chemistry students they compete against all

other students in Victoria. Our highest ranking Year

10 team placed 3rd in the state, whilst Annaliese

Dillon’s accuracy and precision was bettered by

only one other student in Victoria.

Alistair Chandler has been selected to attend

the National Youth Science Forum. Alistair and

two other Year 11 students progressed to the final

selection process where they were all subjected

to a rigorous round of interviews, debates and test

exercises. Alistair’s achievement will see him join

about 100 of Australia’s most ambitious Science

students at a two week residential course in Perth

in January 2014.

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Alistair Chandler is all smiles being selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum.

Teaching & Learning - Mathematics

Mr Luke FeldmanDirector of Teaching & Learning - Mathematics

Mathematics equips our students with a uniquely

powerful set of tools to understand and change

the world. These tools include logical reasoning,

problem-solving skill and the ability to think in

abstract ways. As such, Mathematics is a creative

discipline. It can stimulate moments of happiness

and wonder when a student or teacher solves

a problem for the first time, discovers a more

efficient solution to a problem or suddenly sees

hidden connections and patterns.

Throughout history, mathematics has shaped the

way we view the world. Mathematics helps us

see the order and beauty of God’s creation and

of God himself. It has an important role to play in

our God-given stewardship of the earth and in the

building of human communities. It has also been

integral in many discoveries that have shaped the

world we live in.

Many life stages and skills require a solid grasp

of Mathematics, from entering university to

balancing a household budget, applying for

a home loan, or assessing a possible business

opportunity. When children eventually leave

education and seek out a career, they will

inevitably need to call upon the mathematical

skills and strategies they have learnt at school.

They will soon realise that many careers require

a solid understanding of Mathematics. Doctors,

lawyers and accountants use Mathematics on

a daily basis, as do builders, plumbers, engineers

and managers. Mathematics is a critical skill

for many professions and opens a world of

opportunity for children.

The Mathematics Program

In 2013, we have entered a new phase in

Mathematics Education with the implementation

of the Australian Curriculum across our campuses

from Prep through to Year 10.

Mathematics in the Australian Curriculum aims to

ensure that students:

• Are confident, creative users and

communicators of mathematics, able to

investigate, represent and interpret situations

in their personal and work lives and as active

citizens.

• Develop an increasingly sophisticated

understanding of mathematical concepts and

fluency with processes, and are able to pose

and solve problems and reason in Number and

Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and

Statistics and Probability.

• Recognise connections between the areas

of mathematics and other disciplines and

appreciate mathematics as an accessible and

enjoyable discipline to study.

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Highlights for 2013

Year 5 ‘Hands-on’ Mathematics with the Year 9

Mentors

During Term 3, the Year 5 students and their Year

9 mentors took part in a ‘hands on’ Mathematics

activities morning. Mentors worked with the

student groups helping to organise, guide and

encourage each other to become fully involved

in these Mathematics-related activities.

The activities included – calculating averages

(taken from the time in a running activity),

investigating capacity (filling containers with

water), multiplication and addition (from goal

shooting) measuring distance (taken from making

and throwing paper planes) and using compass

directions (identifying landmarks around the

campus).

The students finished their session together by

sharing morning tea. The Year 5 students loved

spending time with their mentors and really

enjoyed their involvement. The mentors were able

to develop their leadership and teaching skills, as

well as impart some of the Mathematics skills they

have developed during their time at Christian

College.

Throughout the Junior School and early Middle

School years from Prep through to Year 6, teachers

have been using the enVisionMATHS program.

This is a Mathematics teaching program that

combines print-based teaching resources with

outstanding digital teaching and learning tools.

It provides for deep conceptual understanding

of Mathematics in accordance with the aims of

the Australian Curriculum. During the transition

from Junior School into Middle School, Years 5

and 6 will also utilise the envisionMATHS program,

importantly providing a continuity and familiarity

with the style and format as they move through

their educational journey at Christian College.

In Years 7 to 10 we are using the Pearson

Mathematics series. This has been structured

according to the latest research on how students

learn mathematics and how to avoid common

misunderstandings, equipping us to deliver an

innovative and effective Mathematics education

to our students. These resources are based on

the latest pedagogical research on how students

learn best. It is supported by a rich multimedia

resource bank, which can help to create

engaging lessons, provide additional support or

extension activities, and consolidate learning.

To support the enVision and Pearson Mathematics

programs, we have also introduced our students

to Mangahigh, which is an online Mathematics

game-based resource. It provides students with

the opportunity to practise and consolidate

new skills and is also an excellent opportunity

for both students and teachers to gain lots of

immediate feedback. More feedback means

more opportunities for students to work on

misunderstandings, as well as working on the

process of learning how to learn. It has proven to

be a valuable addition this year and will continue

to be integrated into our teaching and learning in

years to come.

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Year 5 students with their Year 9 Mathematics mentors.

Senior School House Mathematics Competition

At the Senior Campus, the students regularly

compete for their House in lunchtime

competitions, and in Term 3 the much anticipated

House Maths Competition was held over four

consecutive lunchtimes. Each lunch time saw

between 40 and 60 students from Years 10 to 12

compete in the following activities:

Monday – Snap Quiz; quick mental-arithmetic

style questions.

Tuesday – Round Table; working collaboratively on

10 challenging non-routine problems.

Wednesday – Letters and Numbers; based around

the SBS TV Game Show.

Thursday – Mathematics Relay; a fast-paced and

lively relay race to answer 20 questions.

Many additional students came along to watch

and support those competing, and I was again

amazed at our students’ ability to problem solve

and to apply their Mathematics skills in non-

routine and often abstract situations. It was also

impressive to see how the students were able to

achieve collectively and collaboratively.

It was great fun, but it was also a competition and

Burrows House dominated the competition across

the four days, taking out the House Mathematics

trophy for the second consecutive year.

Luke Feldman

Years 8 and 9 Maths Challenge Excursion

As part of the Years 8 and 9 Mathematics

Challenge program in Term 2, students

participated in a fun event involving principles

of Science, Engineering and Mathematics at

Victoria University, Footscray campus. It was

designed for teams to work on a problem

scenario such as designing and constructing a

building to withstand the force of a tsunami. Their

constructions were then put to the test in a ‘wave

pool’ with points allocated for height, weight

and size of wave which the construction could

withstand. The key concepts of the day were to

engage students immediately in an activity, with

the minimum of introduction and theory and for

them to explore scientific principles for themselves

rather than being guided to a pre-determined

answer. The students were also given a guided

tour of the University’s new Sports Medicine and

Performance Research facilities and were able to see

at first hand how Mathematics and Science combine

to create improved sporting performance.

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Burrows students- winners of the Senior School House Mathematics Competition.

they invite cross-cultural communication. They

teach openness towards those who are different

from us. By putting us in touch with our own and

other people’s feelings, the Visual Arts teach

one of the great civilizing capacities – how

to be empathetic. To the extent that the arts

teach empathy, they develop our capacity for

compassion and humaneness.

Design and Technologies engage the human

body and spirit with the constructed environment.

In the modern world almost everything around

us has been designed and built by somebody.

Design and Technology education is about

entrusting the future generations to do this in an

‘in depth’ way that not only considers the product

and its relationship with the human being, but the

social and environmental impacts from its conception,

production, distribution, use and end of life.

New Technologies

With the recent introduction of some new and

exciting technologies in the Art, Technology and

Design faculty of a 3D printer and a 4 Axis CNC

milling machine, students have been actively

engaged in creating objects that have not been

possible on the scale, accuracy and with new

and diverse materials like plastics, metals and

timbers. These technologies have been utilised

across a variety of learning areas including

Systems Engineering, Visual Communication and

Design, Product Design and Technology (Materials

and Textiles), the Visual Arts and Media Arts. It has

been wonderful to see students actively engaging

with these technologies and embracing them with

ease. Students have been successfully creating

objects and components with a much higher level

of accuracy, and speed.

The Visual Arts is a core feature of the Christian

College curriculum from kindergarten through to

the VCE and we are proud of the diverse range

of Art, Technology and Design opportunities we

provide for our students across all the campuses.

It is rewarding to be in an environment where

the Visual Arts are a valued and integral part

of our community and where we have multiple

opportunities to exhibit and showcase our

students’ work both in the College and in the

broader community

The faculty is staffed by a range of experienced,

creative and engaging staff who develop

students’ skills and who also encourage students

to think creatively and critically, to innovate

to adapt and problem solve in a wide variety

of subject pathways within the Visual Art,

Technologies and Design Faculty. Opportunities

are provided for students to extend their

capabilities and exhibit their work to a wider

audience.

Communication through Creativity

The Visual Arts are one of the main ways that

humans define who they are, and become

reflective of God’s gift of creativity to all of us.

Through their work, students often express a

sense of community and ethnicity. Because the

Visual Arts convey the spirit of the people who

created them, they can help young people to

acquire inter- and intra- cultural understandings.

As demonstrated with the “Art for the Heart”

charity exhibition at the Drysdale campus,

students from Prep to Year 6 created works that

were not just multi-cultural, they are transcultural;

Teaching & Learning - Art, Technology & Design

Mr Antony BensonDirector of Teaching & Learning - Art, Technology and Design

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of venues including; the Geelong Art Society’s

Shearers Arm Gallery, The Rotary Art Exhibition

in Drysdale, The Geelong Show Grounds, The

City of Greater Geelong CBD, The Melbourne

Museum, Science Works, The Avalon Air Show, and

Brisbane University for the National Lego RoboCup

Championships.

Achievements

Numerous prizes and awards have been received

from students within the faculty including: Year 12

Studio Arts student, Marnie Platt was shortlisted

in the Cancer Council Victoria Art Awards 2013

in Melbourne, Year 11 Studio Arts student, Molly

Burrage completed her mentorship with a local

artist after winning the Drysdale Rotary Club

Art show. A Year 10 Textiles student, Ruby Harris

was recognised for winning Victorian finalist in

the Wool4Skool Australia wide competition for

2013. Year 10 Systems and Engineering students,

Renee DeVlugt and Sophie Collier achieved

national champions in the RoboCup Dancing

robot competition. Year 9 textiles student, Phoebe

Clark just completed her ‘Illustration for Fashion’

scholarship at Whitehouse Institute of Design, won

in the Kick Start One Day Styling workshop as part

of her year 9 excursion. Two Year 12 Studio Art

students, Katie Bishop and Darcy Whitworth have

taken out the two top awards at the recent VCE

exhibition at the Shearers Arms Gallery Geelong.

This is the first time Christian College has received

both awards, above any other school in the

region. It is exciting to hear that another nine VCE

Art, Technology and Design students have been

shortlisted for the new season of excellence across

the faculty. Year 12 student, Darcy Whitworth was

shortlisted for Top Arts and was a selected finalist.

Year 12 student, Sam Rebecchi was shortlisted

for Top Designs and was also a selected finalist.

Students shortlisted for Top Designs were: Taylor

Middleton, Madeline Pecar, Emily Rastas, Ashley

Green, Monique Madden and Jackson Carr.

Antony Benson

Professional Artist Presentations

It is important for students to see a pathway and

future for their creative passion and, to this end,

important for students to have access to working

professionals, to ask questions and to develop

deeper understandings of what is happening in

the classroom. So it has been great to see local

artists present to our students both internally

and externally, providing an opportunity for our

students to obtain an insight to working as a

professional in the Visual Arts as well as imparting

valuable knowledge and skills to the students. We

have also had an ATD extension program running

at the Villa Paloma after school hours where ATD

staff provide additional assistance for students, in

skill development and preparations of folios.

Art, Technology and Design Extravaganza

With the 100+ program in place, students in

Years 5 and 6 experience the wide range of

subjects in the ATD faculty. These subjects

include; Visual Art, Two Dimensional Art, Three

Dimensional Art, Photography, Product Design

and Technology: Materials, Product Design and

Technology: Textiles, Food and Technology,

Systems Engineering, the new Media Arts, Media,

Visual Communication & Design and Studio Arts.

Student work in all of these areas was on display

at the Art, Design and Technology Extravaganza

held in Term 4 at the ‘Villa Paloma’ Centre.

Once again the Art Technology and Design

Extravaganza was a highlight for the faculty with

an unprecedented number of visitors throughout

the exhibition this year, including local artists and

local schools.

Exhibitions

Extending the enrichment and enhancing

possibilities for our students beyond the

classroom has included opportunities for our

students in activities such as working with

professional artists, incursions, excursions,

exhibitions, workshops, performances, studio

and industry visits, competitions, displays and

various presentations. This year has seen students

across the Art, Technology and Design faculty

exhibit and present their works at a wide variety

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Sport is a highlight for many students who attend

Christian College. In 2013 individual students and

College teams have recorded excellent results at

National, State and Regional level.

Sporting Excellence

The College offers students opportunities within

15 Sports. The depth of individual talent within

the school enabled College teams to record the

following outstanding results;

• The Senior Boys Netball team won the Netball

Victoria Championships for the 3rd time since

2009. In each of these years the College has

made the State Final.

• The Equestrian team won the Victorian

Interschool’s Championship for the second

consecutive year and 3rd time overall. Christian

College is the only school since the events

inception in 2000 to record 3 victories.

• The College Surfing team was Runner Up at the

Rip Curl Shield State Surfing Final.

Eight Christian College students represented

School Sport Victoria at the National School

Championships;

• Michaela Caldow Year 10, Swimming

• Georgia Quick Year 7, Cross Country

• Tristan Forras Year 11, Surfing

• Zoe Clarke Year 10, Surfing

• Micky Robinson Year 9, Surfing

• Jakara Anthony Year 9, Snowsports

• Grace Day Year 9, Surfing

• Sam De Francesco Year 6, Track & Field

Other significant highlights included;

• Jakara Anthony, Year 9 won the Australian

Female division 2 Moguls at the National Schools

Snow Sports Championships

• Following the outstanding result at the Victorian

Interschool’s eight Christian College students

were selected to represent Victoria at the

National Equestrian Championships; Finn Moate

Year 4, Lucy Moate Year 6, Ryan Blunden Year

4, Tilley Fair Year 3, Tori Fair Year 6, Ava Halloran

Year 5, Angus Richardson Year 4 and Emma

Vallance Year 9.

• Year 4 student Georgia May was awarded the

Nan McArthur Memorial trophy for the highest

individual score in the Primary year levels at the

Victorian Equestrian Interschool’s.

• George Blagojevic Year 11 was selected in

the Australian team to compete at the FIBA

Oceania Pacific Basketball Championships

• Tahnee Bratanavicius Year 8, placed 3rd at the

Sports Aerobics World Championships.

• Tess Kirsopp Cole Year 8, placed 2nd in the

400m at the Victorian All Schools Track & Field

Championships

• Georgia Quick Year 7 placed 2nd at

the Victorian All Schools Cross Country

Championships

• Ellie Westmoreland Year 11, Hugh Taylor Year 5

and Georgia May Year 4 placed in the top 2

individual riders at the conclusion of the Barwon

Interschool’s Equestrian Competition.

• The Years 3 and 4 Bellarine Hooptime Basketball

All Stars and Future Stars teams progressed to

the State Final

Teaching & Learning - Sport and Physical Education

Mr Jonathon RyanDirector of Teaching and Learning - Sport and Physical Education

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Geelong Independent Schools Sports Association

• Years 7 – 12 Interschool highlights included;

• The College Girls Swimming team winning for

the second consecutive year the Girls Swimming

Championship.

• A decade of dominance for the College Track

and Field team recording their tenth win in a row

and 13 out of 15 victories since the inception of

the event.

• For the 8th consecutive year the College Cross

Country team won the Championship.

• The Senior and Intermediate Cricket teams won

the Championship for the second consecutive

year.

• The College remained undefeated in the Tennis

Teams Championship. The event has been held

since 2006.

School Sport Victoria

Years 4 to 6 Interschool highlights

• Edwina Messner Year 5, Max Piroch Year 6 and

Phoebe Piroch Year 4 made the Regional Finals

of Swimming

• Cooper Geall Year 4, Tyler Costin Year 4, Olivia

Richardson Year 5 and Lucy Moate Year 6

progressed to the Regional Cross Country

Championships

• Camden Harding Year 4, Stephanie Ferry Year 5

and Alyssa Jones Year 6 made the State Final for

Cross Country

• Ashley Barrett Year 5, Indiana Schwidlewski Year

6, Camden Harding Year 4, Cooper Geall Year

4, Noah Cunningham Year 5, Tyler Costin Year

4, Breella Case Year 6, Jessica McCarthy Year

5, Millicent Panther Year 5 and Tess O’Neil Year

6, progressed to the Regional Track and Field

Championships

• Stephanie Ferry Year 5, Alyssa Jones Year 6,

Meghan Doble Year 5 and Sam DeFrancesco

Year 6, progressed to the State Final of the Track

and Field Championships

• Indiana Schwidlewski Year 6, progressed to the

final stage of State Selection Trials for Basketball

• Lauren McClelland Year 5 and Alaina Peacock

Year 5 made the Regional Golf Final

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Sam DeFrancesco practising his shotput.Josh Collins keeping his feet for the Senior Boys Netball Team.

College Dove Awards

Thirteen students were awarded the Dove Trophy

for reaching Regional, State or National level in

two (Years 4 to 6) or three (Years 7 to 12) different

sports.

• Years 4 to 6; Max Piroch Year 6, Indiana

Schwidlewski Year 6, Sam De Francesco Year

6, Stephanie Ferry Year 5, Alyssa Jones Year 6,

Camden Harding Year 4, Millicent Panther Year

5, Breella Case Year 6, Cooper Geall Year 4, Tyler

Costin Year 4 and Lucy Moate Year 6

• Years 7 to 12; Katelyn Groeger Year 12 and Liam

Nankervis Year 11.

Sportsman and Sportswoman Trophies

From Years 5 to 12 a Sportsman and Woman are

awarded at the Bellarine Campus, Middle School

and Senior School . We congratulate the following

students on winning this award;

• Bellarine; Sarah Arstall (Year 8)and Michael

Case(Year 5)

• Middle School, Highton; Georgie Quick(Year 7)

and Sam DeFrancesco (Year 6)

• Senior School; Katelyn Groeger (Year 12) and

Aaron Collins (Year 11)

Whilst all of these achievements were recorded

in 2013, the students’ performance can be

attributed to the many years of education within

their discipline they have undertaken in their

journey through Christian College.

Club Sport

At Club level Christian College offers students the

opportunity to participate in Basketball, Netball

and Equestrian.

The Christian College Netball Club consists of

106 Belmont and Highton Years 1 to 9 students.

Under the guidance of Renee Garing (Years 5

to 9) and Jo Richardson (Years 1 to 4) the players

participate and enjoy weekly training and

matches.

Thirty-five enthusiastic equine riders make up

the Christian College Equestrian Club. Students

compete in the Barwon Schools series, Victorian

School events and the EFA Victorian Interschool’s

as representatives of the College.

Under the guidance of Head Basketball Coach,

Jamie O’Loughlin the Basketball Club has

developed an excellent reputation for developing

junior talent and retaining many players as they

move into the Senior competition. Club training

is held indoors at the Highton and Bellarine Sport

Centres.

Throughout the year over 400 players represented

the Christian College Eagles in the Basketball

Geelong, Corio Bay and Bellarine Basketball

Association.

Jonathon Ryan

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Georgie Quick and Sam DeFrancesco accepting their ‘Outstanding Sports Awards’ from Head of Middle School, Highton, Mr Wayne Hines.

Jakara Anthony represented School Sport Victoria at the National School Championships for Snow Sports.

Mr Glen McKeemanPrincipal

Schools Performance 2013

2013 Staff Satisfaction Survey

Christian College, Geelong all Campuses

In 2013 staff at Christian College Geelong,

Christian College Bellarine and Christian College

Institute of Senior Education participated in

the online survey in Term 4, 2013. The survey is

an evaluation tool developed by Independent

Schools Victoria in collaboration with the

Australian Council for Educational Research.

Across all campuses of Christian College, 201 staff

participated in the survey.

The results in each of the main areas were tabled

using a Scale Score ranging from 0 = low to 10 = high.

1. Resources and Offerings

High staff satisfaction with a school’s resources

and offerings occurs when there is a perception

that the school provides a broad curriculum

and plenty of co-curricular activities; and

that the school has high quality materials and

resources, including the library, to aid learning.

Staff members appreciate school grounds being

attractive and well-maintained, but this is not

essential.

Christian College Staff scored 8.1 compared with

7.9 for ISV reference group schools.

2. Technology

High staff satisfaction with technology occurs

when staff members report that the school

provides access to technology to do their job

properly. In addition, schools also provide

excellent opportunities for students to learn using

computer technology and ensure that

students learn to use computer technologies

appropriately and safely.

Christian College Staff scored 7.9 compared with

8.0 for ISV reference group schools.

3. School Ethos and Values

High staff satisfaction with a school’s ethos and

values occurs when they perceive that the school

encourages students to develop a

commitment to improving others’ social

circumstances; participate in community service

and take an active role in society. High staff

satisfaction also occurs when a school provides

good drug awareness and prevention education;

focuses on developing students as well

rounded individuals; encourages students

to respect individual differences; effectively

educates students against racism and helps

students develop an appropriate set of life values.

Christian College Staff scored 8.7 compared with

8.2 for ISV reference group schools.

4. Student Behaviour

High staff satisfaction with student behaviour

occurs when students are well behaved and get

on well with each other. Bullying amongst

students is not perceived to be a problem at

the school and is dealt with according to best

practice. Staff members also perceive students

to be happy and that it is a safe place for students

to learn. In addition, students respect the teachers

and perceive that there is a real sense of pride at

the school.

Christian College Staff scored 8.7 compared with

8.3 for ISV reference group schools.

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5. Discipline

High staff satisfaction with school discipline

occurs when there is a perception that the school

clearly communicates its expectations for student

behaviour and encourages students to exercise

self-discipline. Staff members are satisfied when

the discipline at the school follows established

codes of practice and when they perceive that

the school is well run.

Christian College Staff scored 8.6 compared with

8.1 for ISV reference group schools.

6. Learning Support

High staff satisfaction in the learning support

provided by a school occurs when staff members

feel that teachers challenge students

appropriately in their learning and students are

encouraged to help each other learn. Staff

members perceive that students are well

supported to help them improve the standard of

their learning; the school’s programs effectively

meet and develop the needs an interests of gifted

and talented students as well as students with

special needs such as limited English or learning

disabilities. In addition, staff members perceive

that students from different backgrounds and

cultures are treated equally at school.

Christian College Staff scored 8.1 compared with

8.0 for ISV reference group schools.

7. Pastoral Care

High staff satisfaction with pastoral care occurs

when teachers in a school know and care abut

students; act on students’ concerns and

take prompt action when problems occur. Staff

members respect the students; treat students

fairly; value student opinions and have positive

relationships with students. Highly satisfied staff

members feel that the school acknowledges

students’ achievements appropriately and

provides students with opportunities to develop

leadership, social and personal skills.

Christian College Staff scored 8.9 compared with

8.6 for ISV reference group schools.

8. Parent Involvement

High staff satisfaction with parent involvement at

a school occurs when staff members perceive

that they respond to parents’ concerns

or queries in a timely manner. Staff members feel

that parents are kept well informed about the

learning programs undertaken by students. In

addition, there is open communication between

staff and parents at the school; adequate

opportunities for staff contact with parents

and that the school encourages parents to be

involved in a variety of ways. A comparison with

similar questions in the parent survey results will

indicate whether there is a gap in teachers’ and

parents’ perceptions about parent involvement at

the school.

Christian College Staff scored 8.6 compared with

8.5 for ISV reference group schools.

9. Feedback

High staff satisfaction with feedback occurs when

their work performance is formally appraised

and when staff members feel that the feedback

is regular and constructive. Staff members also

appreciate being adequately recognised for

their efforts in their job and feel that their careers

will continue to advance while employed at the

school.

Christian College Staff scored 7.0 compared with

6.8 for ISV reference group schools.

10. Goal Alignment

High staff satisfaction with goal alignment occurs

when staff members feel that the school has

clearly articulated goals, values and educational

philosophy. It is important for staff members to

agree with the goals, values and educational

philosophy of the school. In addition, there

is high staff satisfaction if they feel that the

Principal/Senior Management team has a clearly

articulated vision for the school.

Christian College Staff scored 8.7 compared with

8.3 for ISV reference group schools.

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11. Leadership and Morale

High staff satisfaction with leadership and morale

occurs when staff members feel that the Principal/

Senior Management team is aware of and deals

effectively with staff issues or concerns; and if staff

members feel confident that they can approach

the Principal/Senior Management team to air

concerns or grievances; staff members generally

have positive relationships with the school

leadership team; and communication between

these groups is good. High staff satisfaction also

occurs when staff members feel that their role is

valued by the leadership team; perceive staff

morale at the school to be high; and are given

opportunities to plan and help make decisions

about matters that affect them (such as staff

development, curriculum and goals).

Christian College Staff scored 7.4 compared with

7.1 for ISV reference group schools.

12. Professional Development

High staff satisfaction with professional

development (PD) occurs when schools offer

appropriate PD opportunities for staff; when the

PD opportunities at school enhance teacher

capacity and help teachers to improve student

outcomes. It is also important to staff that the

school actively encourages them to undertake

professional learning to enhance their skills.

Christian College Staff scored 7.8 compared with

8.1 for ISV reference group schools.

13. Staff Collaboration

High staff satisfaction with staff collaboration

and peer support occurs when staff members

support the goals and values of the school and

work together effectively to achieve the school’s

goals; when there is a collegial atmosphere in the

staffroom; when discussions between staff in the

staffroom are professional; when administrators,

teachers and other staff treat each other with

respect; and when staff members can rely on

colleagues to provide support or assistance.

Staff collaboration is highly effective when

there is open communication between all staff;

when teaching staff work cooperatively with

administrative staff and if the longer-serving

members of staff remain fresh and enthusiastic

about working at the school.

Christian College Staff scored 8.6 compared with

8.1 for ISV reference group schools.

14. Overall Satisfaction

High levels of overall staff satisfaction occur when

staff members report that they would recommend

the school to other people; they are proud to

work at the school; and would consider sending

their own children to the school (where relevant).

Christian College Staff scored 8.9 compared with

8.7 for ISV reference group schools.

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2013 Parent Satisfaction Survey

In 2013 parents across all campuses of Christian

were asked to complete an online survey

developed by Independent Schools Victoria

to provide schools with the opportunity to

benchmark their results against the Victorian

independent schools sector. In 2013 data was

obtained from 9,100 parents from 65 independent

schools.

In 2013 data was obtained from 514 Christian

College respondents – 77% were mothers, 22%

were fathers and 1% were parents together or

guardians. The data compares relevant Primary

and Secondary means for Christian College

Geelong against the 2013 Independent Schools

reference group with 0 = no agreement and

10 = complete agreement.

1. Curriculum Academic Program

High parent satisfaction in a school academic

program occurs when there is a perception that

the school provides a supportive environment

with a range of learning areas and a curriculum

designed to improve student achievement at all

levels and for all abilities.

Christian College Geelong 8.35

ISV reference group schools 7.98

2. Quality of Teaching

High parent satisfaction in teaching quality occurs

when there is a perception that teachers are

enthusiastic about teaching, provide

help and support to all students, and understand

and allow for different abilities. Parents also feel

it is important for teachers to stay up-to-date in

their subjects and that the school is open to new

teaching strategies.

Christian College Geelong 8.39

ISV reference group schools 7.96

3. Learning Outcomes

High parent satisfaction with learning outcomes

occurs when parents are kept informed of their

children’s academic performance.

Parental satisfaction is also high when they feel

the school does a good job teaching basic skills,

motivating learning, encouraging

students to be responsible for their own learning

and developing their thinking and reasoning skills.

Christian College Geelong 8.23

ISV reference group schools 7.97

4. Pastoral Care

High parent satisfaction in pastoral care occurs

when children are happy to attend school and

when parents feel that their children are

cared for and treated equally , their interests

and talents are developed, and community

participation is encouraged.

Christian College Geelong 8.67

ISV reference group schools 8.25

5. Discipline and Safety

High parent satisfaction in discipline and safety

occurs when there is a perception that the school

is a safe place to learn, that students

display excellent behaviour and bullying and

racism are not a problem. Satisfaction also occurs

when students are seen to be treated fairly and

action is prompt when problems occur. Drug

awareness and prevention education is also

emphasized.

Christian College Geelong 8.43

ISV reference group schools 8.09

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6. Parental Involvement

High parent satisfaction in parent involvement

occurs when parents feel welcome to visit the

school, are provided with useful information at

parent teacher interviews, are kept informed by

a variety of means, and are encouraged to be

involved in a variety of ways at the school.

Christian College Geelong 8.39

ISV reference group schools 8.08

7. Resources

High parent satisfaction with resources occurs

when there is a perception that school buildings

and grounds are attractive and well

maintained, where students have access to high

quality materials and resources, and where the

school provides opportunities for

students to learn with, and make appropriate use

of computers.

Christian College Geelong 8.343

ISV reference group schools 8.23

8. Year Transition

High parent satisfaction in the area of transition

occurs when there is a perception that students

are well prepared for the next school

year and are supported at its commencement,

and where schools provide parents with good

advice about their children’s future.

Results for Christian College Geelong were

considerably above those of the ISV reference

mean.

Christian College Geelong 8.45

ISV reference group schools 8.05

9. Global Item

The global item is measured by asking parents to

think about the school overall, and to rate their

satisfaction level. High levels of

overall performance occur when parents are very

satisfied with their choice of school.

Christian College Geelong 8.87 ISV reference

group schools 8.47

10. Recommend to Others

High levels of satisfaction occur when parents

report they are happy to recommend the school

to others.

Christian College Geelong 8.83 ISV reference

group schools 8.45

11. Christian Ethos School Specific Questions

• My son/daughter is aware of the Christian ethos

of Christian College.

Christian College Geelong 9.1

• I believe the Christian values of grace, truth,

love, faith and hope are reflected in the College

communities day to day interactions

Christian College Geelong 8.5

• I support the expressions of the Christian faith

at Christian College in worship services, class

devotions and service to others

Christian College Geelong 8.0

• My child’s study of Christian Education is

important to me

Christian College Geelong 7.2

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2013 Student Satisfaction Survey

Overview

For the second year in 2013, ISV conducted an

online Student Satisfaction Survey for Christian

College directly to students in Years 9 to 12.

Overall 538 responses were received from

Christian College students.

General Student Satisfaction Survey

NOTE The scale ranges from 0 = no agreement to

10 = complete agreement

1. Academic Program

The questions in this a domain centred around

the establishment of a stimulating learning

environment; different ways of learning;

schooling standards and their age appropriateness;

the challenge of learning and the appropriate

amount of homework set.

Christian College 6.8

ISV reference group 7.2

2. Learning Outcomes

High student satisfaction with learning outcomes

occurs when students feel their school is doing

a good job of teaching basic skills, motivating

learning, encouraging students to be responsible

for their learning and developing their thinking

and reasoning skills.

Christian College 7.2

ISV reference group 7.5

3. Pastoral Care

High student satisfaction in pastoral care occurs

when children feel their school provides a caring,

supportive, respectful and inclusive environment

both inside and outside the classroom.

Christian College 7.0

ISV reference group 7.3

4. Personal Development/Leadership

High student satisfaction occurs when there

is a perception that the College provides an

opportunity for students to develop their inter-

personal and leadership skills, and the school

encourages participation in community activities

and acknowledges achievement.

Christian College 7.0

ISV reference group 7.3

5. Discipline and Safety

High student satisfaction in discipline and safety

occurs when there is a perception that the school

is a safe place to learn; that students display

excellent behaviour and that bullying and racism

are not a problem. Students are treated fairly and

action is prompt when problems occur.

Christian College 7.3

ISV reference group 7.4

6. Resources

High student satisfaction with resources occurs

when there is a perception that school buildings

and grounds are attractive and well maintained;

where students have access to high quality

materials and resources, and where the school

provides opportunities for students to make

appropriate use of computers.

Christian College 6.8

ISV reference group 7.3

7. School Ethos and Values

High student satisfaction occurs when students

are encouraged to respect individual differences,

treat students from different backgrounds

and cultures equally, and students have the

opportunity to develop their own set of values.

Christian College 7.3

ISV reference group 7.747

8. Peer Relationships

High student satisfaction occurs when students

believe that they have close relationships with

other students; that they are included in activities

and that they are treated well.

Christian College 7.2

ISV reference group 7.5

9. Transition

High student satisfaction occurs when there

is perception that students are well prepared

for the next school year and supported at its

commencement, and where the school provides

students with good advice about their future.

Christian College 7.4

ISV reference group 7.7

Quality of Teaching Survey

10. Academic Rigour

High student satisfaction occurs when there is a

perception that teachers provide students with

challenging activities, regularly introduce new topics,

and help them to think more deeply about topics.

Christian College 7.2

ISV reference group 7.3

11. Feedback

High student satisfaction occurs when there is

a perception that teachers provide useful and

timely feedback, show students how to do

things in times of difficulty, and help them to

understand mistakes they make.

Christian College 6.8

ISV reference group 6.9

12. Teacher Knowledge

High student satisfaction occurs when there is a

perception that teachers are knowledgeable,

make class work interesting, and use a variety of

methods to enable students’ understanding.

Christian College 6.8

ISV reference group 7.0

13. Teacher Practice

High student satisfaction occurs when there is a

perception that teachers explain things clearly,

listen to students, keep control of the

class, and are enthusiastic and well organised.

Christian College 7.0

ISV reference group 7.3

14. Teacher/Student Rapport

High satisfaction occurs when there is a

perception that teachers praise students’ efforts,

take a personal interest in students, provide

help and support when needed and treat

students fairly.

Christian College 7.0

ISV reference group 7.2

Christian College Additional Survey Questions

• My teachers encourage me to show

compassion and respect for others less fortunate

than myself, through active service and giving.

Christian College 7.32

• My Homeroom/Housegroup teacher provides

opportunities for discussion and acceptance

of Christian values as expressed in the life and

teaching of Jesus Christ.

Christian College 7.13

• At Christian College I am learning to understand

the meaning of the Christian faith as expressed

in the Bible.

Christian College 6.95

• Teachers take opportunities across the

curriculum to illustrate the awe and wonder of

God’s creation and our responsibilities within it.

Christian College 7.69

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Teacher Qualifications

All staff have a teaching qualification recognised

by the Victorian institute of Teaching. Staff currently

teaching at Middle School Highton and Junior

School Belmont also have the following range of

academic qualifications:

• Associate Diploma of Business Hospitality

• Associate Diploma of Business (Accounting)

• Associate Diploma of Ministries

• Associate Diploma of Social Science

• Associate of Music Australia

• Bachelor of Arts

• Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

• Bachelor of Arts in Education

• Bachelor of Arts - Sports Admin

• Bachelor of Applied Science

• Bachelor of Behavioural Science

• Bachelor of Biological Science

• Bachelor of Business

• Bachelor of Business - Tourism

• Bachelor of Contemporary Arts

• Bachelor of Education

• Bachelor of Education - Honours, Physical Education

• Bachelor of Education - Outdoor Education

• Bachelor of Education - Physical Education

• Bachelor of Education - Primary

• Bachelor of Engineering

• Bachelor of Exercise & Sport

• Bachelor of Fine Art

• Bachelor of I.T (ComputScDev)

• Bachelor of Management

• Bachelor of Music

• Bachelor of Music Performance

• Bachelor of Physical Education

• Bachelor of Recreation

• Bachelor of Science

• Bachelor of Science - Honours

Middle School and Junior School

Registered School No. 1814

Christian College Geelong Ltd

Teacher Professional Engagement 2012

The attendance rate of staff throughout 2013 was

98.75% for Middle School and 98.63% for Junior School.

Across the four campuses of Christian College,

203 teaching staff were employed in 2013. There

was a staff retention rate of 96.55% from 2012 into

2013 with 1.50% transferring from one Campus to

another within Christian College.

Professional Development

All staff have participated in the professional

learning activities organised by Christian College,

including the annual two day Staff Retreat.

Other professional development has been

organised on an individual needs basis, according

to the professional development faculty plans.

In 2013, $66,670.58 was spent on professional

development for staff at the Middle School,

Highton (including Directors and Leadership)

and $12,894.00 for staff at Junior School, Belmont.

Performance Information

Mr Wayne HinesHead of Middle School

Mrs Marion NottHead of Junior School

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• Bachelor of Social Work

• Behavioural Scientist

• Cert. III in Business

• Cert. III in Education Support

• Cert. III in Fitness

• Cert. III in Sport & Recreation

• Cert. III in Sports Admin

• Cert. IV in Education Support

• Cert. IV in Fitness

• Cert. IV in Information Technology

• Cert. IV in Library Services

• Certificate Integration Aide

• Diploma of Arts

• Diploma of Education

• Diploma of Graphic Design

• Diploma of I.T

• Diploma of Library & Info Services

• Diploma of Needlework

• Diploma of O.H. & S.

• Diploma of Professional Counselling

• Diploma Ta T.I.C.

• Diploma of Technology Studies

• Doctor of Philosophy

• Graduate Diploma of Deafness Studies

• Graduate Diploma of Dietetics

• Graduate Diploma of Education

• Graduate Diploma of Education- Admin

• Graduate Diploma of Library

• Graduation Certificate of Integration Prac

• Graduate Certificate in Education Studies

• Higher Diploma of Education - Senior

• Licentiate of Music

• Masters in Christian Education

• Master of Education

• Master of Teaching

• Master of School Leadership

• Postgrad Diploma- Agriculture

• Postgrad Diploma- Psychology

• TPTC

• Supporting Literacy Strategies

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Key Student Outcomes

Student Attendance

The 2012 attendance rate at Middle School, Highton was 93.70% and Junior School, Belmont was 994.4%

National Benchmarks

The proportions of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students who are meeting the national benchmarks are as follows:

Junior School, Belmont Year 3 NAPLAN Tests 2013

Middle School, Highton Year 5, 7 and 9 NAPLAN Tests 2013

Value Added

The Christian ethos of the College ensures that the Christian values of honesty, integrity, compassion, respect

and care for others are an integral part of the life of Christian College, as we seek to emulate the values

expressed by Christ Jesus in Holy Scripture. The College strives to develop fine, upstanding citizens who serve

our community and accept responsibility and leadership. Cultural visits to and from sister school students

from Japan and Indonesia, active involvement in community efforts like Run for Geelong and the Red Shield

Door knock, as well as music performances supporting community events such as the annual Geelong

School’s ANZAC Day Ceremony are organised in addition to the academic programme. Co-curricula

activities and competitions in sport and music bring an added dimension to a Christian College education.

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2013  Naplan  Highton  Campuses      

    Total Number of

Students Number of Students On or

Above Benchmark Percentage of Students On or

Above Benchmark

Year 3 Reading 70 70 100%

Year 3 Writing 70 70 100%

Year 3 Spelling 70 70 100%

Year 3 Grammar & Punctuation 70 70 100%

Year 3 Numeracy 70 70 100%    

Year 5 Reading 77 77 100%

Year 5 Writing 77 74 96%

Year 5 Spelling 77 76 99%

Year 5 Grammar & Punctuation 77 76 99%

Year 5 Numeracy 77 77 100%  

 Year 7 Reading 136 134 99%

Year 7 Writing 136   134 98%

Year 7 Spelling 136   131 96%

Year 7 Grammar & Punctuation 136   133 98%

Year 7 Numeracy 136   136 100%  

 Year 9 Reading 149 148 99%

Year 9 Writing 149 139 93%

Year 9 Spelling 149 146 98%

Year 9 Grammar & Punctuation 149 146 98%

Year 9 Numeracy 149 148 99%

 

 

2013  Naplan  Highton  Campuses      

    Total Number of

Students Number of Students On or

Above Benchmark Percentage of Students On or

Above Benchmark

Year 3 Reading 70 70 100%

Year 3 Writing 70 70 100%

Year 3 Spelling 70 70 100%

Year 3 Grammar & Punctuation 70 70 100%

Year 3 Numeracy 70 70 100%    

Year 5 Reading 77 77 100%

Year 5 Writing 77 74 96%

Year 5 Spelling 77 76 99%

Year 5 Grammar & Punctuation 77 76 99%

Year 5 Numeracy 77 77 100%  

 Year 7 Reading 136 134 99%

Year 7 Writing 136   134 98%

Year 7 Spelling 136   131 96%

Year 7 Grammar & Punctuation 136   133 98%

Year 7 Numeracy 136   136 100%  

 Year 9 Reading 149 148 99%

Year 9 Writing 149 139 93%

Year 9 Spelling 149 146 98%

Year 9 Grammar & Punctuation 149 146 98%

Year 9 Numeracy 149 148 99%

 

 

Performance Information

Mr Scott EllissHead of Bellarine Campus

Bellarine Campus

Registered School No. 1950

Christian College Bellarine Ltd

Teacher Professional Engagement 2012

The attendance rate of staff throughout 2013 for the

Bellarine Campus was 97.25%.

Across the four campuses of Christian College,

203 teaching staff were employed in 2013. There

was a staff retention rate of 96.55% from 2012 into

2013 with 1.50% transferring from one Campus to

another within Christian College.

Professional Development

All staff have participated in the professional

learning activities organised by Christian College,

including the annual two day Staff Retreat.

Other professional development has been

organised on an individual needs basis, according

to the professional development faculty plans.

In 2013, $8,769.00 was spent on professional

development for staff at the Bellarine Campus.

Teacher Qualifications

All staff have a teaching qualification recognised

by the Victorian institute of Teaching. Staff

currently teaching at the Bellarine Campus

also have the following range of academic

qualifications:

• Advanced Diploma of Music

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science

• Bachelor of Arts

• Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

• Bachelor of Arts - Recreation & Fitness

• Bachelor of Arts - Education

• Bachelor of Applied Science

• Bachelor of Divinity

• Bachelor of Commerce

• Bachelor of Education

• Bachelor of Education - Physical Education

• Bachelor of Education - Outdoor Education

• Bachelor of Education, Honours - Physical Education

• Bachelor of Fine Art

• Bachelor of Music

• Bachelor of Music Performance

• Bachelor of Nursing

• Bachelor of Psychology

• Bachelor of Science

• Bachelor of Teaching

• Bachelor of Visual Arts

• Cert. IV in Youth Ministry

• Diploma of Business Studies

• Diploma in Education

• Diploma of Music

• Diploma of Teaching

• Graduate Diploma of Education

• Graduate Diploma of Literature Education

• Graduate Diploma in Music Education

• Graduate Certificate - Education Studies

• Post Graduate Diploma - Education Studies

• Master of Health Sciences

• Master of Applied Linguistics

• Master of Music Studies

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Key Student Outcomes

Student Attendance

The 2013 attendance rate at Christian College, Bellarine was 93.7%.

National Benchmarks

The proportions of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students who are meeting the national benchmarks are as follows:

Bellarine Campus NAPLAN Tests 2013

Value Added

The Christian ethos of the College ensures that the Christian values of honesty, integrity, compassion,

respect and care for others are an integral part of the life of Christian College, as we seek to emulate the

values expressed by Christ Jesus in Holy Scripture. The College strives to develop fine, upstanding citizens

who serve our community and accept responsibility and leadership. Cultural visits to and from sister school

students from Japan and Indonesia, active involvement in community efforts like Run for Geelong and the

Red Shield Door knock, as well as music performances supporting community events including the Celtic

Festival at Portarlington are organised in addition to the academic programme. Co-curricula activities and

competitions in sport and music bring an added dimension to a Christian College education.

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2013  Naplan  Bellarine  Campus      

    Total Number of

Students Number of Students On or

Above Benchmark Percentage of Students On or

Above Benchmark

Year 3 Reading 36 36 100%

Year 3 Writing 36 36 100%

Year 3 Spelling 36 36 100%

Year 3 Grammar & Punctuation 36 36 100%

Year 3 Numeracy 36 36 100%    

Year 5 Reading 52 52 100%

Year 5 Writing 52 52 100%

Year 5 Spelling 52 52 100%

Year 5 Grammar & Punctuation 52 52 100%

Year 5 Numeracy 52 52 100%  

 Year 7 Reading 62 62 100%

Year 7 Writing 62 62 100%

Year 7 Spelling 62 61 98%

Year 7 Grammar & Punctuation 62 62 100%

Year 7 Numeracy 62 62 100%  

 Year 9 Reading 64 63 98%

Year 9 Writing 64 63 98%

Year 9 Spelling 64 63 98%

Year 9 Grammar & Punctuation 64 64 100%

Year 9 Numeracy 64 63 98%

                             

Performance Information

Mrs Susan StrongHead of Senior School

Senior School

Registered School No. 1985

Christian College Institute of Senior Education Ltd

Teacher Professional Engagement 2012

The attendance rate of staff throughout 2013 for the

Senior Campus was 97.08%.

Across the four campuses of Christian College,

203 teaching staff were employed in 2013. There

was a staff retention rate of 96.55% from 2012 into

2013 with 1.50% transferring from one Campus to

another within Christian College.

Professional Development

All staff have participated in the professional

learning activities organised by Christian College,

including the annual two day Staff Retreat.

Other professional development has been

organised on an individual needs basis, according

to the professional development faculty plans.

In 2013, $19,399.22 was spent on professional

development for staff at the Senior School.

Teacher Qualifications

All staff have a teaching qualification recognised

by the Victorian institute of Teaching. Staff

currently teaching at the Senior School also have

the following range of academic qualifications:

• Associate of London Guild of Music

• Bachelor of Adventure & Media

• Bachelor of Arts

• Bachelor of Arts - Honours

• Bachelor of Agriculture Science

• Bachelor of Applied Computing

• Bachelor of Applied Science

• Bachelor of Arts Librarianship

• Bachelor of Arts in Education

• Bachelor of Computing

• Bachelor of Commerce

• Bachelor of Design

• Bachelor of Education

• Bachelor of Education - Primary

• Bachelor of Education - Outdoor Education

• Bachelor of Engineering

• Bachelor of Music

• Bachelor of Music Perfomance

• Bachelor of Outdoor Education

• Bachelor of Physics/Mathematics

• Bachelor of Psychology

• Bachelor of Recreation

• Bachelor of Science

• Bachelor of Science - Honours

• Bachelor of Sport & Outdoor Education

• Bachelor of Theology

• Cert. III in Education Support

• Cert. IV Assessment & Workplace Training

• Cert. IV in Outdoor Recreation

• Diploma of Applied Science

• Diploma of Education

• Diploma of Education - Outdoor Education

• Diploma of Education - Primary

• Diploma of Education - Secondary

• Diploma of Instrumental Teaching

• Graduate Diploma of Library

• Graduate Diploma of Conservation Management

• Graduate Diploma of Christian Counselling

• Graduate Diploma of Curriculum

• Graduate Diploma of Education

• Graduate Diploma of Language Teaching

• Graduate Diploma of Special Education

• Masters in Education

• Masters of Divinity

• Masters of Science

• Master of Music (Performance)

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Key Student Outcomes

Student Attendance

The 2013 attendance rate at Senior School was 94.4%. The retention rate of students at Senior School from

Year 10 to 12 in 2013 was 86.42%.

Value Added

The Christian ethos of the College ensures that the Christian values of honesty, integrity, compassion, respect

and care for others are an integral part of the life of Christian College as we seek to emulate the values

expressed by Christ Jesus in Holy Scripture. The College strives to develop fine, upstanding citizens who serve

our community and accept responsibility and leadership.

Cultural overseas visits to and from sister schools in Japan and Indonesia, active involvement in community

efforts like Run for Geelong and the Red Shield Door-knock as well as music performances supporting

community events are organized in addition to the academic programme. Co-curricula activities and

competitions in sport and arts/technology bring an added dimension to a Christian College education.

VCE Graduates 2013

140 students that sat for their final exams have successfully completed their VCE. The Dux of the College for

2013 is Dux was Tiana McLeod with an ATAR score of 98.10, then name witheld 96.95, Kristina Macula 96.55,

Annelise Dillon 95.85, Rachel Hodder 95.4 and Ben Soltau 95.25.

The following is a summary of the Tertiary Placement offers made to Christian College students:

Universities

Deakin University, RMIT, Monash University, University of Melbourne, Latrobe University, Australian Catholic

University, Victoria University, Swinburne University of Technology, University of Newcastle, Australian National

University, UNSW, University of Canberra, Charles Sturt University.

TAFE

The Gordon, Geelong, William Angliss Institute of TAFE, Australian Academy of Design, Qantm College,

Holmesglen College.

Tertiary Courses chosen by Christian College Graduates

Medicine, Health Sciences, Arts / Humanities, Commerce, Visual & Performing Arts, Sport , Education,

Engineering, Information Technology, Social Work, Law, Environment, Science, Real Estate, Furniture Design,

Town Planning.

Other College graduates have successfully applied for employment or apprenticeships.

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Williams House Kindergarten

Broughton Drive, Belmont, 3216

Tel. (03) 5241 3556

Junior School, Belmont

Broughton Drive, Belmont, 3216

Tel. (03) 5241 1565

Middle School, Highton

Burdekin Road, Highton, 3216

Tel. (03) 5241 1899

Senior School, Waurn Ponds

Pigdon’s Road, Waurn Ponds 3216

Tel. (03) 5241 1577

Bellarine Campus

40 Collins Street, Drysdale 3222

Tel. (03) 5253 2998

‘Back Creek’ Scotsburn

RMB 6578 Midland Highway, Scotsburn 3352

Tel. (03) 5341 2051

‘Villa Paloma’ Arts/Technology Centre

Princes Highway, Waurn Ponds 3216

Tel. (03) 5241 8844

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