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Annual Report 2016

CEOSale Annual Report 2016 2

From the Director ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Report Structure ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Enlivening Faith Education and Catholic Identity ......................................................................... 8

Focus on Improvement ....................................................................................................................... 15

Effective and Supportive Governance ............................................................................................ 18

High Quality System Support and Service Delivery .................................................................. 19

Funding and Finances: School Finance Information ................................................................. 21

Funding and Finances: CEOSale Financial Information............................................................ 26

Auditor’s Reports ................................................................................................................................... 37

GCPPA Report ......................................................................................................................................... 41

DOSSPA Report ...................................................................................................................................... 42

Front cover image: St John the Baptist Primary School, Koo Wee Rup

Contents


Dear Bishop O’Regan

It is my privilege to present to you and the wider Diocesan community the 2016 Annual Report from the

Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale (CEOSale).

This year marked the promulgation of the strategic plan for Catholic education in our Diocese, Inspiring Faith,

Inspiring Learning. The strategic priorities and directions for the next five years have begun in earnest. A major

project undertaken by the Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team was the writing of the Revised Religious

Education Curriculum. Feedback was sought from auditor, Reverend Dr Kevin Lenehan, and critical friend, Reverend

Dr Brendan Reed, with their recommendations incorporated into the document. Throughout the year broad

consultation was undertaken with primary and secondary principals and religious education coordinators and leaders.

This consultation also informed the drafting of the Revised Religious Education Curriculum. The work that has gone

into revising the Religious Education Curriculum has been extensive.

The year began with the launch of the Learning and Teaching Network for primary principals and leadership teams,

with a focus on the new Victorian Curriculum and draft Religious Education Curriculum. The inquiry that underpinned

this Network was, “How do leaders in Catholic schools create the conditions in which a high quality curriculum is

enacted, expert teaching is developed and all students achieve targeted progress over time?” The Network meetings

supported each leader to deepen knowledge of the curriculum to ensure student entitlement. Leaders have been

supported to ensure a plan is in place in every school to guarantee all students have access to the essential learning

identified by the Victorian Curriculum. The Network meetings, held four times a year (one per term), were repeated

twice in the Eastern and Western areas of the Diocese and have been extremely well supported by principals and

leaders in all schools.

In our efforts to promote and enhance improved student learning outcomes, CEOSale introduced a service delivery

initiative which invited schools to form “Collectives.” In these groups of approximately four schools per Collective,

leaders from across the schools work collegially with the support of CEOSale personnel to address a critical challenge;

the improvement of student literacy or numeracy outcomes. This initiative reflects a strong evidence base, asserting

that system improvement occurs when leaders within that system of schools see themselves collectively responsible

for the outcomes of every student in every school in the system/Diocese.

Secondary schools have been engaged in a pedagogical initiative facilitated and led by CEOSale. This initiative aims

to support and enhance expert teacher pedagogical practice in secondary schools and has been well supported by

the schools.

High quality system support and service delivery have been another important focus of Inspiring Faith, Inspiring

Learning. To ensure that quality and targeted service delivery meet the needs of schools in the Diocese, Finance and

Technology services have been offered to support primary schools. Our objective has been to minimise the

administrative burden in schools to enable a focus on the core work of schools; learning and teaching.

As a Catholic Education Office, we have worked diligently to strengthen our service and partnership with schools in

2016, focusing our efforts on capacity building within schools. We see this approach to our work as the most

effective investment in our schools building sustainable approaches to improvement, resulting in increased efficacy

within schools to continuously improve practice and ensure student access to a high quality Catholic education.

Maria Kirkwood

Director of Catholic Education

Catholic Education Office

Diocese of Sale

From the Director



This report is structured around the five key commitments and ‘principles of endeavour’ that underpin

Inspiring Faith, Inspiring Learning.

The five key commitments for the Catholic Education Office are:

1. Catholic Identity

2. Personalising Learning

3. Expert Teaching

4. Customised Support

5. Subsidiarity and Solidarity

The ‘principles of endeavour’ are supported further by the following key areas:

KEY AREA 1

Enlivening Faith Education and Catholic Identity

Bringing every student to a knowledge and love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ and mediated to us through an

evangelising Catholic Church

KEY AREA 2

Focus on Improvement

Providing high quality Catholic education through school improvement processes, leadership development, expert

teaching and learning

KEY AREA 3

Effective and Supportive Governance

Creating effective authorising environment and partnership collaborations, to provide the foundation for optimal

education outcomes for Catholic education in the Diocese of Sale

KEY AREA 4

High Quality System Support and Service Delivery

Ensuring a quality and targeted service delivery model to meet the needs of schools in the Diocese of Sale

Report Structure


Background of CEOSale

The Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale provides a service for staff, students and families in the 36 primary

schools and seven secondary colleges within the Diocese.

Diocese of Sale Employee Numbers 2016

Catholic Education employee figures for the Diocese of Sale, according to the August 2016 census, are:

Teaching staff: 1453 employees (1225.5 Full Time Equivalent)

Non-teaching staff: 729 employees (507.7 Full Time Equivalent)

Catholic Education Office staff: 62 employees (55.4 Full Time Equivalent)

Introduction


2016 Enrolments

The graphs below (Figures 1 and 2) show a steady increase in Catholic school enrolments for the Diocese of Sale

over the last five years.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Tables 1 and 2 show enrolment numbers in 2016 for secondary and primary schools.

Table 1: Secondary Enrolment Numbers 2016

Secondary Schools Town 2016 Enrolment

Nagle College Bairnsdale 882

St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield / Berwick / Officer 2807.9

St Peter’s College Cranbourne / Cranbourne East 1370.4

Mary MacKillop College Leongatha 552

Catholic College Sale Sale 886

Lavalla Catholic College Traralgon 1194

Marist Sion College Warragul 852.6


Table 2: Primary School Enrolment Numbers 2016

Primary Schools Town 2016 Enrolment

St Mary's Primary School Bairnsdale 380

St Catherine's Primary School Berwick 641

St Michael's Primary School Berwick 432

Columba Primary School Bunyip 202

Lumen Christi Primary School Churchill 102

St Agatha's Primary School Cranbourne 518

St Therese's Primary School Cranbourne North 290

St Thomas the Apostle Primary School Cranbourne East 303

St Ita's Primary School Drouin 331

St Michael's Primary School Heyfield 56

St John the Baptist Primary School Koo Wee Rup 211

St Joseph's Primary School Korumburra 122

St Brendan's Primary School Lakes Entrance 276.8

St Laurence O’Toole Primary School Leongatha 217.6

St Mary's Primary School Maffra 155.4

St Kieran's Primary School Moe 118

Sacred Heart Primary School Morwell 128.6

St Vincent de Paul Primary School Morwell 213.6

St James Primary School Nar Nar Goon 94

Don Bosco Primary School Narre Warren 407

Mary MacKillop Primary School Narre Warren North 465

Trinity Primary School Narre Warren South 501

Immaculate Heart of Mary Primary School Newborough 191

St Brigid's Primary School Officer 276

St Clare’s Primary School Officer 229

St Joseph's Primary School Orbost 48

St Patrick's Primary School Pakenham 592

St Mary's Primary School Sale 158

St Thomas' Primary School Sale 368

St Patrick's Primary School Stratford 118

St Joseph's Primary School Trafalgar 105

St Gabriel's Primary School Traralgon 497

St Michael's Primary School Traralgon 376.4

St Joseph's Primary School Warragul 399

St Joseph's Primary School Wonthaggi 272

St Mary's Primary School Yarram 67


1.1 A clear and consistent articulation of Catholic identity in Catholic education across the Diocese

The Catholic School Renewal (CSR) process in the Diocese of Sale is informed by data gathered from a variety of

sources, including the Enhancing Catholic School Identity Project (ECSIP).

Close collaboration between Primary Education Consultants and Primary Catholic Identity and Religious Education

Officers has once again been a strength in 2016, evidenced through the Catholic School Renewal Process. The

Secondary Education Consultant and Secondary Catholic Identity and Religious Education Officer have also worked

closely to assist secondary schools in utilising ECSIP data in the Catholic School Renewal Process.

In 2016, three secondary and 12 primary schools undertook the Catholic School Renewal process. These were:

Nagle College, BAIRNSDALE

St Francis Xavier College, BEACONSFIELD

Lavalla Catholic College, TRARALGON

St Mary’s Primary School, BAIRNSDALE

St Michael’s Primary School, BERWICK

Columba Catholic Primary School, BUNYIP

Lumen Christi Primary School, CHURCHILL

St Thomas the Apostle Primary School, CRANBOURNE EAST

St John the Baptist Primary School, KOO WEE RUP

St Laurence O’Toole Primary School, LEONGATHA

St Vincent de Paul Primary School, MORWELL

St James Primary School, NAR NAR GOON

St Patrick’s Primary School, PAKENHAM

St Gabriel’s Primary School, TRARALGON

St Mary’s Primary School, YARRAM

In 2016, the Catholic Identity and Religious Education team and the Education Consultants led a professional learning

day in Warragul for leadership teams of schools who undertook the ECSIP surveys in 2015. Participants explored the

reality of the world in which Catholic schools operate today. They were then encouraged to engage with each of the

scales and questionnaires of the ECSIP report. Finally, they were given guidance in how to interpret the data contained

in their ECSIP report and were asked to consider how this data could be used to inform schools about their Catholic

identity. In particular, they were challenged to use their school data to identify key strengths and challenges in

preparation for school renewal.

Throughout the year, Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team members worked in partnership with Education

Consultants to assist school leadership teams develop their understanding of the implications their ECSIP data held.

School leadership teams were also assisted in utilising this data to inform the goals, outcomes, targets and possible

strategies for their School Improvement Plan.

Two primary school principals and one secondary religious education coordinator were sponsored by the CEOSale to

engage in an intensive study unit at Catholic University Leuven, with a focus on leadership to enhance the Catholic

identity of schools.

Enlivening Faith Education and Catholic Identity

Bringing every student to a knowledge and love of God as revealed in

Jesus Christ and mediated to us through an evangelising Catholic Church


Catholic Education Week

Catholic Education Week is a time when schools across the Diocese celebrate their identity and the important role

they play in their communities. It is also a time where schools recognise the excellent work of teachers and students

across the Diocese. In 2016, this special event was held from 29 April to 6 May. The theme was God’s Mercy is from

Age to Age, and school communities were encouraged to focus on the remarkable gift of God’s mercy. School

community members were called to follow the merciful example of the Father who asks us not to judge or

condemn, but to forgive and to give love and forgiveness without measure (Luke 6:37-38).

Major celebrations included the Leadership Mass at St Michael’s Church, Traralgon and the Leadership Dinner at

the Premiere Function Centre in Traralgon. On 3 May, students and teachers from both primary and secondary

schools gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sale for the Diocesan Students’ Mass, celebrated by Bishop Patrick

O’Regan, the Bishop of Sale. The St Francis Xavier College Choir led the gathered participants in song. After Mass,

the attendees adjourned next door to St Mary’s Primary School where lunch was prepared by the St Mary’s Primary

School Parents and Friends Club.

Promotional advertisements and editorials were placed in local newspapers around the Diocese as well as in

Catholic Life, all emphasising the unique faith-centred mission of Catholic education. An online resource kit for

schools was provided by CEOSale to every school in the Diocese. The kit included ideas, classroom activities and

prayers for celebrating and promoting Catholic Education Week.

25 Year Service Awards

The Leadership Dinner was also an opportunity to acknowledge and pay tribute to teachers and other persons who

have given service to Catholic education in Australia for 25 years or more. In 2016, 13 recipients were

acknowledged.

Award Recipient

Current School

Years of service

Dianne Ahern St Brigid’s Primary, Officer 34

Kristine Crawford St Agatha's Primary, Cranbourne 26

Greg Furlong St Peter’s College, Cranbourne 25

Lidia Goodwin St Joseph’s Primary, Trafalgar 25

Casey Johnson St Thomas’ Primary, Sale 25

Janet Luscombe St Mary’s Primary, Maffra 37

Julie Matthews St Mary’s Parish/School, Bairnsdale 28

Julia Moulton Catholic College, Sale 25

Glenda Mynard St Joseph’s Primary, Trafalgar 29

Geoffrey Neeson Nagle College, Bairnsdale 25

Lucy O’Connell St Joseph’s Primary, Trafalgar 40

Janet Poelsma St Joseph’s Primary, Trafalgar 32

Helen Staindl St Clare’s Primary, Officer 27


Catholic Education Week Leadership Awards

Catholic Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate Catholic education where our

Catholic schools are places of hope for all who are connected with them. Strong

leadership is needed to build communities that are faith-filled, hope-filled and life-

giving.

The Annual Leadership Dinner held during Catholic Education Week, is an opportunity to

honour individuals in our school communities who achieve excellence in one or more of

three Core Educational Purposes: Faith, Learning and Growth. The following Spirit of

Catholic Education Awards were presented:

Faith:

This award identifies individuals who have made a significant contribution to the

development of students’ faith lives.

The recipients were:

Malcolm Joseph – St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield

Stephen Nash – St Peter’s College, Cranbourne

Robyn Rebbechi - Marist-Sion College, Warragul

Learning: This award identifies individuals who have made a contribution 'beyond the normal' to

student learning in areas that may include exemplary classroom practice and specialist

teaching.

The recipient was:

Geoffrey Neeson – Nagle College, Bairnsdale

Growth:

This award identifies individuals who have made a significant contribution to the social

and emotional health of students in areas that may incorporate exemplary practice in

pastoral care, wellbeing, or partnerships with parents, parish and the community.


Peter Coghlan – Marist-Sion College, Warragul

Kerry McCall – St Joseph’s Primary School, Wonthaggi

Stephen Nash

Robyn Rebbechi

Geoffrey Neeson

Peter Coghlan

Kerry McCall


Daniel Ahern Bursary

This bursary is awarded to individuals currently employed in

schools in the Diocese of Sale who are presently undertaking

teacher education studies.

Two people were awarded this Bursary at the Leadership Dinner.


Jessica Middlemiss - Lumen Christi, Churchill

Bethany Milkins - Mary MacKillop College, Leongatha

Archbishop D’Arcy Religion Prize

Six students were recipients of the Archbishop D'Arcy Religion Prize. These awards recognise the efforts of students

achieving study scores of 40+ in VCE Religious Studies. They also pay homage to the dedication of teachers of

Religious Education in our secondary schools who have influenced students’ learning and development in their faith

over many years. The recipients were:

Martice Cane, Marist-Sion College, Warragul

Karina Castello, Marist-Sion College, Warragul

Emily Duivenvoorden, Marist-Sion College, Warragul

Jaymee Hynes, St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield

Matilda McNeil, Mary MacKillop College, Leongatha

David Saultry, Marist-Sion College, Warragul

Jessica Middlemiss Bethany Milkins

Martice Cane Emily Duivenvoorden

Matilda McNeil David Saultry


Pilgrimage Masses

Over 800 Year 5 students and teachers gathered in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sale to celebrate two Pilgrimage Masses on

31 May and 7 June. The main celebrant at both Masses was Bishop Patrick O’Regan and it was wonderful to see

students and teachers stay after Mass and explore the Cathedral at Bishop Pat’s invitation. Present at these Masses

were students who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2017. The music ministry leaders for the Mass

held on 31 May were Mr Damian O’Bryan and Mr Kyle Denton. The choir comprised Year 5 and 6 students from

St Brigid’s Primary School, Officer. The music ministry leaders for the Mass held on 7 June were Mick O’Brien, Jane

Baxter and Jonathan Baker. The choir was led by students from St Patrick’s Primary School, Pakenham.

Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia (CSYMA)

Throughout the year, secondary college CSYMA groups conducted retreats for primary schools and junior

secondary classes. They were also involved in liturgies, prayer services, giving witness to their faith, fundraising and

awareness-raising activities.

The Secondary Schools Youth Minister position continued this year. Miss Sarah Jeffery from Catholic College, Sale

was appointed to the position for 2016. Throughout the year, Sarah was involved in CSYMA camps and events,

college retreats, reflection days, working with students within the school and visiting classes.

Another significant event for CSYMA was the Shine Gathering, which is the Diocese of Sale CSYMA Student

Conference. In 2016, the Shine Gathering was held at Nagle College, Bairnsdale and was very well supported by

secondary schools across the Diocese. The theme for the gathering was ‘Come Follow the Merciful One. It’s our time

to shine’. CSYMA teachers and their classes from across the Diocese were involved in planning and leading

workshops. The National CSYMA Team was also involved in helping to facilitate the day and lead workshops. Bishop

Patrick O’Regan was in attendance. He visited workshops and then celebrated Mass to conclude the event.

Year Nine Youth Gathering

The theme for the 2016 Year Nine Youth Gathering was ‘Blessed are the merciful; for they shall receive mercy’. In

preparation for this day, Year Eleven students from across the Diocese participated in a leadership training day at

CEOSale. On returning to their schools, the leaders had a number of tasks to complete with the Year Nine students

from their schools who would be attending the Gathering in October. At the Gathering, students listened to a

presentation made by the Secondary Schools’ Youth Minister on how she had experienced mercy and shown mercy

to others. This was followed with a short video of Pope Francis, where he encouraged people to show mercy, just as

the Father did. Students prepared Doors of Mercy to be taken back to their schools. A highlight of the day was the

prayer service held in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sale.


1.2 All Schools implement the renewed and recontextualised

Diocese of Sale Religious Education Curriculum

Combined Primary and Secondary Religious Educators Meeting

In February, primary and secondary schools’ religious education leaders,

coordinators and faith formation personnel from across the Diocese

gathered at the Catholic Education Office for a combined meeting. A key

theme of the day involved examining the work completed to date on the

revision of the Diocesan Religious Education Curriculum, seeking feedback

from all participants on how best to proceed with this important task.

The gathering included the celebration of Mass with Bishop Patrick O’Regan.

Learning and Teaching Network and

Secondary Religious Education Coordinators’ Meetings

Throughout the year, Religious Education Leaders participated in the Primary Learning and Teaching

Network. At these meetings, they provided feedback on the continuing work of the revision of the Religious

Education Curriculum. They also participated in writing elements for this work. Secondary Religious

Education Coordinators undertook this work at their Coordinators’ meetings over the course of the year.

1.3 The recommendations from the Review of Religious Education were delivered in the

following areas:

1.3.1 Curriculum

Secondary Sacramental Resource

In 2016, the Bishop of Sale officially launched the Diocesan Christian Initiation for Secondary Students

Resource, Walk With Me, and copies were distributed to all schools and parishes in the Diocese. Communities

throughout the Diocese welcomed this resource as a wonderful addition for schools and parishes in working

with those young people who show an interest in the Catholic faith or who would like to continue their faith

journey.

Primary Religious Education Leaders’ and Secondary Religious Education Coordinators’

Annual Conferences

In August, primary religious education leaders and secondary religious education coordinators gathered at

Warragul for their annual two-day conferences. The theme of both conferences was the revision of the

Diocesan Religious Education Curriculum. Leaders participated in workshops where strands and lenses of the

draft revised curriculum were critically examined and edited to ensure consistency and rigour of content.

Religious Education Leader Policy

At the end of 2015, Dr Michael Buchanan PhD, Senior Lecturer Australian Catholic University, commenced

research in the Diocese of Sale in order to ascertain stakeholders’ insights into key areas that should be

considered in the establishment of a Diocesan Religious Education Leader Policy for primary schools in the

Diocese. His report on this research was presented to the Director of Catholic Education in February 2016.

The Director of Catholic Education formed a reference group, consisting of two members of the Catholic

Identity and Religious Education team, a primary school principal and two religious education leaders. The

brief of this reference group was to prepare a Diocesan Religious Education Leader Policy for use in primary

schools across the Diocese. The new Religious Education Leader Policy was promulgated in November 2016.


1.3.2 Catholic Identity and Spiritual Formation

In June, Dr Amy-Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, E. Rhodes and Leona B.

Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies and Professor of Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School

and College of Arts and Sciences in Nashville, Tennessee, visited the Diocese of Sale. Dr Levine has previously

visited the Diocese of Sale in 2007, 2013 and 2014. Working with teachers, school leaders, catechists, priests

and the Bishop, Dr Levine presented seminars on the Historical Jesus, The Parable of the Workers in the

Vineyard, and Encounters with Jesus: The Woman at the Well and the Road to Emmaus.

Rev. Dr Kevin Lenehan, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat and Senior Lecturer and Associate Dean

(Postgraduate and Research) at Catholic Theological College Melbourne, a visited the Diocese in August. Rev.

Dr Lenehan teaches and researches in the areas of fundamental theology and Christian anthropology. He

remains actively involved in theological learning and faith formation for leaders and teachers in Catholic

Education in Australia, in line with the Enhancing Catholic School Identity framework. Working with teachers,

school leaders, catechists, priests and the Bishop, Rev. Dr Lenehan presented the following seminars: Christian

Faith in Changing Contexts, Unfolding in Friendship: The Dialogue of Salvation, and Between the Letter and

the Spirit: Encountering the Living One.

1.3.3 Professional Learning

In 2016, all primary school teachers in the Diocese gathered in 12 different venues for their annual

professional learning day, facilitated by Dr Rose Duffy csb and Dr Marie Prosser. The theme for these days was

Creation in the Scriptures. Teachers and leaders explored creation accounts in scripture and reflected on how

their faith and spiritual life could be nurtured. They also looked at implications for professional practice in the

area of pedagogy in Religious Education. Time was given for input, discussion and reflection.

In 2016, members of the Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team continued to offer accreditation

sessions in secondary schools to enable staff to access professional learning towards accreditation to teach in

a Catholic school. In 2016, sessions were offered at all seven secondary schools in the three areas of Faith

Formation, the Catholic School and Scripture. The use of video presentations to provide accreditation

opportunities was also trialled.

In June, four primary teachers received Diocesan scholarships to attend the biblical program facilitated by the

Sisters of Sion, Ecce Homo, in Jerusalem. The course focused on the Gospel of Matthew. Participants attended

lectures and went on excursions that immersed them in the culture of the Holy Land, including the historical,

social and geographical background to biblical texts. On their return, participants shared this life-changing

experience in their schools through their daily interactions and their classroom teaching of Scripture

A Religious Education Bursary for secondary teachers is offered annually. In June 2016, a Deputy Principal

from Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha attended the biblical program at Ecce Homo in

Jerusalem.

The Catholic Education Office provided sponsorship for four early career teachers – three primary and one

secondary – to attend World Youth Day Krakow, Poland, from 25 July to 31 July 2016. These teachers travelled

to Poland with other teachers from across Victoria and Australia and were encouraged in the vocational aspect

of their roles as teachers in Catholic schools, as well as in their spiritual formation.

1.3.4 Accreditation

Religious Education Accreditation aims to ensure that Catholic school staff understand the distinctive mission

of Catholic schools. Over 75 teachers participated in the course for Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School

and Accreditation to Teach Religious Education. This course has been written, designed and implemented by

members of the CEOSale Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team for current and future teachers in the

Diocese. As well as its theological content for the teachers, it also includes practical sessions on teaching

approaches in the classroom.


2.1 All schools Improvement plans and processes support improved opportunities and

outcomes for all students

2.1.1 High quality Diocesan and school improvement processes, linked to student learning

and evidence-based practice, identified and embedded

The Director of Catholic Education commissioned a review of School Improvement processes within the

Diocese and determined to adopt all of the review recommendations. A Reference Group comprising

stakeholders in the process was established to make recommendations to the Director on the ways in

which these recommendations could be implemented to ensure a rigorous, evidence-based and consistent

approach to school renewal across the Diocese. As a consequence, the Reference Group undertook work

to develop:

1. A four-year evidence-based school improvement framework

2. A process for School Review which is rigorous, purposeful and can be applied consistently across the

Diocese

3. Embedding reasonable and effective reporting and accountability requirements into the cycle to

support legal requirements in school.

The School Improvement Framework will be trialled in 2017.

2.1.2 Formative and summative assessment, relevant data and evidence utilised to measure

performance and to inform targets for improvement at school and Diocesan level

Diocesan targets were set and communicated to all principals, with the aim of achieving improvements in

measurable student outcomes. For schools engaged in the renewal process in 2016, school level

qualitative and quantitative targets were provided for inclusion in School Improvement Plans.

2.1.3 All schools develop high quality school improvement plans aligned with CEOSale

strategic directions and priorities, ensuring improved opportunities and outcomes for

all students

Electronic templates were developed and provided to schools to assist the development of School

Improvement Plans and Annual Action Plans. The templates support and promote links with Diocesan

priorities as articulated in the Diocesan Strategic Plan.

Focus on Improvement

Providing high quality Catholic education through school improvement

processes, leadership development expert teaching and learning

St Gabriel’s Primary School, Traralgon St Mary’s Primary School, Yarram St James Primary School, Nar Nar Goon


2.2 School and Diocesan leadership is developed and strengthened

2.2.2 High quality leaders developed and recruited to ensure consistent and expert leadership

practice across the Diocese

A Learning and Teaching Network was developed for all primary principals and leadership teams to promote

and develop the Instructional Leadership capacity within schools. The network supports all leaders to lead

the Diocesan reform agenda which is premised on the following improvement principles:

1. Every leader an instructional leader

2. Every teacher an expert teacher

3. An accelerated rate of progress for every child.

This network was held each term during 2016 and repeated in the Eastern and Western regions of the

Diocese to enable the participation of all leaders. Two hundred leaders attended each of the network days.

Schools were supported to develop the following artefacts through the work of the network:

1. A Whole School Plan for Learning Entitlement, demonstrating how the school planned to deliver the

new Victorian Curriculum from 2017

2. The school's Design Principles, identifying the non-negotiables that underpin planning and

approaches to learning and teaching in each school

3. Progressions of Learning in Mathematics and English, aimed at addressing planning for the variability

in student learning within the school

4. The Leadership Team's Instructional Vision, identifying the goals and expectations of members of the

leadership team in supporting and promoting expert teacher practice in each school.

Country Diocesan Leadership Program (CDLP)

The Country Diocesan Leadership Program aims to build the capacity of emerging leaders and those with leadership

aspirations. This professional learning opportunity is a collaborative program delivered by the Sale, Sandhurst and

Ballarat Diocese. In recent years this program has been fully subscribed, with the consequence being a number of

emerging leaders having to defer their participation to the following year. This again was the case in 2016.

In 2016 the Country Diocesan Leadership Program involved 35 emerging leaders from the three Victorian dioceses,

15 of whom were from the Diocese of Sale. This included eight primary leaders and seven secondary college leaders.

The themes presented included:

Spirituality of leadership

Contemporary realities of Catholic education

The Catholic context of leadership

Change management theory and practice

Leading staff learning

Leadership theory, frameworks and contemporary research

Personal and interpersonal capacities of effective leadership

Through their leadership journals and ongoing coaching support, participants had the opportunity to reflect upon

their own leadership journey as it applies within their school context. This learning was presented to their principal

at the end of the program.


2.2.3 Current approaches to principal and CEOSale staff appointments and annual review

processes reviewed and strengthened

A new approach to Annual Review Meetings for staff in Catholic Identity, Learning and Teaching was trialled

to ensure greater alignment between the work of CEOSale staff and the Diocesan Strategic Plan. It also

aimed to provide critical formative feedback to staff on their work performance in building the capacity of

leaders in schools.

2.3 Expert teaching and learning practices are evident within all schools

2.3.1 Effective leadership structures and practices in place in every school to ensure the

growth and performance of expert teaching practice

In order to support the implementation of instructional leadership practices, principals and other school

leaders explored school-based structures and processes to support consistency of communication as part of

the work of the Learning and Teaching Network. Diocesan school leaders were provided with a suggested

structure and with purposes of school-based meetings. They were supported to identify specific leadership

roles to support the implementation of the Diocesan Strategy.

2.3.2 A whole school plan for learning entitlement established in every school

As an outcome of the Learning and Teaching Network, all schools were provided with models, processes

and resources to assist their leadership of the unpacking of the Victorian Curriculum to ensure teacher

knowledge of the content and standards of the curriculum and the progression of learning underpinning

each area of the curriculum. This work resulted in the development of a Whole School Plan for Learning

Entitlement, identifying what will be taught and when within the school to ensure student access to that

learning to which they are entitled and as articulated in the Victorian Curriculum. The Plan also identifies

areas of the curriculum that will be assessed for reporting purposes to parents, guardians and caregivers.

2.3.3 Expert teacher practice in assessment and personalised learning implemented in every

school

A second cohort of schools undertook professional learning in the implementation of the SPAplatform. This

supports leaders to collate and analyse assessment data to inform school leadership of school performance

and to inform teachers about individual student performance. In addition to supporting school leadership

in implementing the SPAplatform, graduate primary teachers participated in a targeted session aimed to

build capacity in implementing and analysing ACER Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT).

As part of the Learning and Teaching Network, Diocesan subject matter experts in Mathematics and English

supported school leaders to create Learning Progressions to inform school staff about the progression of

learning from Foundation – 6, as indicated in the Victorian Curriculum.

Secondary colleges have been engaged in building the capacity of school leaders to support staff to

develop a greater pedagogical awareness that focuses on improving student outcomes through expert

teacher practice.

Significant support was given for pathways coordinators in schools to introduce new VET studies in the

Trade Skills Centres. Collegial forums also supported schools to create high quality documentation in VET/

VCAL studies. CEOSale provided advice and support for secondary schools to complete compliance reports

for Trade Skills Centres. Support was also given in relation to the new standards and regulations around

Work Experience, Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) and School Based Apprenticeship & Training (SBAT)

programs and resources, including addressing Child Safe Standards in Workplace Learning.

2.3.5 Wellbeing approaches support the development of the whole child

As identified in the Intervention Framework, there is a need for schools to ensure universal support is

provided that meets the needs of all students. Catholic Education Office staff have developed A Whole

School Approach to Positive Behaviour Support – Universals which was presented to schools as part of the

Learning and Teaching Network, to be implemented during Term 2, 2017.


3.1 A clear and agreed governance and authorising environment is in place within the Diocese

3.1.1 Governance framework developed and implemented with appropriate reference to

Catholic Social Teaching principles, Canon and Civil Law

The Building Resources Reference Group (BRRG) is the support working party for the Planning Building

and Finance (PBF) Committee. The BRRG supports this committee in its role of assuring the Bishop, via the

Director of CEOSale, of the integrity of the process of all capital works projects in existing schools and in

the establishment of new schools.

The BRRG’s other key function is to streamline the Diocesan application processes for new capital projects

involving Catholic Capital Grants, Supplementary Capital Fund and Catholic Development Fund

applications, and to provide timely support to school communities who are considering a capital project.

A key purpose of the Reference Group is to ensure that student learning and best education practice is the

prime consideration in the provision of school spaces throughout the Diocese.

The Reference Group’s priority in 2016 was ascertaining the suitability and viability of Capital Grant

Applications for the PBF Committee. This involved 14 schools and 15 applications.

A revised Capital Project Approval Guidelines was also released during the year, outlining the process and

steps schools need to follow so that a comprehensive and rigorous review is conducted on all projects

before they start.

Federal and State Government Accountability

CEOSale assists both primary and secondary schools with meeting governance, compliance and

registration requirements with the Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority (VRQA).

Underpinning the VRQA minimum standards are good governance, strong financial management, effective

curriculum, sound teaching practice and a safe environment for children. In the Diocese, 15 schools

underwent a rigorous audit process and were successfully reviewed against the standards. To further

support primary schools with meeting their VRQA governance obligations, CEOSale has provided them

with a new revision of the constitution for School Advisory Boards.

All primary and secondary schools were mandated to have Child Protection and Safety policies and

strategies in place by 1 August 2016 to ensure the Victorian Government’s requirement of meeting the

seven Child Safe Standards. Principals and school leaders were supported to meet this requirement

through the provision of guidelines, policy templates and Child Protection and Safety information sessions.

CompliSpace continues to be the policy and compliance online platform which most secondary and

primary schools in the Diocese of Sale use to determine their governance and compliance requirements.

All policies and procedures in this data base have been comprehensively ratified legally and operationally.

Effective and Supportive Governance

Creating effective authorising environment and partnership

collaborations, to provide the foundation for optimal education outcomes

for Catholic education in the Diocese of Sale


4.2 CEOSale role in school improvement through customised support is clear and articulated

Service provision for learning and teaching is provided across three tiers: Tier 1 – Universal: all schools are

supported through the Learning and Teaching Network; Tier 2 – Targeted: school leaders work within

Collectives alongside leaders from other schools to undertake improvement in a shared critical challenge,

facilitated by CEOSale staff; Tier 3 – Intensive: school leaders work directly with CEOSale staff to target

improved performance in specific school related areas.

4.3 Service delivery is coordinated; directed in collaboration with school leaders, based on data

and customised to meet the specific needs and capacities of schools

Schools are supported to identify areas of need by receiving aggregated student performance data that is

unpacked with CEOSale leadership to support the identification of specific areas of improvement and the

identification of areas that require support from CEOSale.

4.5 CEOSale infrastructure supports the provision of high quality education in schools through

fully utilised services which lessen administrative burden and enable the school to focus on

learning and teaching priorities

The provision of centralised services provided to primary schools from Business Services was further

expanded in 2016. By the end of the year, 15 schools were having their payroll and associated tasks

prepared and processed by the CEOSale central payroll service. The conversion of primary schools from

cash to accrual accounting in order to meet external compliances was centrally administered and this task

will continue into 2017. A new Diocesan school fee policy and associated guidelines for primary schools

were trialled in 2016 and have been subsequently launched in January 2017. This additional service

provides greater central support and guidance for primary schools in all aspects of schools fees, including

the granting of concessions and debt collection.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in schools

The CEOSale ICT team has continued to expand its offering to primary schools in the Diocese. The ICT team

provides a full ICT service to 18 primary schools, and the team has expanded to five members. This service

encompasses server, infrastructure, software and device management. A major program of updating all

servers and infrastructure was undertaken. In all cases, equipment was past end of life. In addition, the ICT

team this year commenced a central procurement of laptops for primary schools to enable savings with

large scale procurement. This has seen approximately 300 Dell laptops deployed to schools.

High Quality System Support and Service Delivery

Ensuring a quality and targeted service delivery model to meet the needs

of schools in the Diocese of Sale


Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) support to schools

OHS support to schools specifically focussed on the areas of training, awareness and compliance. One focus was

to provide a service to schools undertaking School Renewal which would allow them to confidently meet the OHS

compliance and legislative obligations required by the VRQA process. CEOSale continued to provide assistance

and guidance with onsite assessments, assisting school staff to complete their annual school safety checks and

meet their OHS compliance.

Training sessions, which were presented jointly with the PBF Committee, were provided in several locations

throughout the Diocese. These sessions focussed on how schools can manage risk and legislative compliance in the

areas of OHS and Contractor Management.

Governance, Risk and Compliance in schools

CEOSale continued to provide advice and support to schools regarding governance, risk management and

legislative compliance. This was supported through the continued implementation and operation of CompliSpace

(a governance, risk, compliance and policy management system), with specific focus on the development of the

Fundamentals platform. This policy management initiative continued to assist schools to meet compliance

obligations, in particular the VRQA registration requirements.

St Michael’s Primary School, Traralgon

St Vincent de Paul Primary School, Morwell


School Funding

The administrative and financial work of schools is supported by CEOSale in the following ways:

Provision of timely advice on matters relating to finance, payroll and resource management

Provision and/or facilitation of professional learning in finance, payroll and resource management

matters

Provision of central school payroll for primary schools electing to use the service

Assistance in planning and implementing new systems, procedures and improvements relating to

school operations

Facilitation, assistance and support to meet external finance, audit and compliance obligations

Assistance with industrial relations, salary, superannuation, long service leave and Workcover

issues

Implementation of administrative technologies

Assistance with capital projects including financial feasibility studies, loan applications, financial

tracking of projects, capital grant acquittals, interest factor, Supplementary Capital Fund, Primary

Land Fund and Secondary Land Fund

Assistance with Essential Safety Measures and Workplace Health and Safety.

A summary of Income and Expenditure for Primary and Secondary Schools is presented in graphical form below:

Funding and Finances

Schools’ Financial Information

Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon


School Fees

While school authorities are always conscious of keeping fees and charges at a level affordable to parents, it is

essential that these be increased at least in line with Education CPI movements.

In the Diocese of Sale, the Grants Allocation Committee (Primary) Formula for the 2016 school year assumed that

primary schools raised, on average, a minimum of $1,077 per student, depending on the socio-economic status score

(SES) of the school. It is expected that schools raise this local contribution through a combination of school fees and

other private income.

Needs-based Funding

State and Australian Government grants are allocated to Catholic systemic schools in Victoria on a needs-based

formula basis.

Accountability for Funding

Schools and Colleges provide audited Annual Financial Statements detailing income, expenditure and bank balances

to the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV). The CECV in turn provides accountability to the

Australian and State Governments for the grants disbursed to the Catholic Education system.

St Michael’s Primary School, Heyfield


Capital Grants Program

Major capital works continued to be a feature of Catholic Education in the Diocese.

In 2016 the Australian Government approved the following Capital Grants:

St Agatha’s Primary School, Cranbourne $1,300,000

Sacred Heart Primary School, Morwell $ 400,000

St James Primary School, Nar Nar Goon $ 610,000

Catholic College Sale $2,000,000

TOTAL $4,310,000

The following Victorian Government Capital Funding Program grants were also approved in 2016:

Our Lady Star of the Sea, Cowes $1,800,000

St Thomas the Apostle Primary School, Cranbourne East $1,500,000

St Clare’s Primary School, Officer $1,500,000

St Michael’s Primary School Traralgon $ 150,000

Nagle College, Bairnsdale $1,000,000

St Francis Xavier College, Officer campus $2,000,000

St Peter’s College, Cranbourne East campus $2,000,000

TOTAL $9,950,000

School Loans

School loan balances as at 31 December 2016 were:

Primary Sector Long Term Loan $17,851,861

Secondary Sector Long Term Loans $64,800,526

Total Loans $82,652,387

All primary school loans and 95.5% of secondary school loans were provided by the Catholic Development Fund.


Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale Financial Statements

A summarised financial report, based on the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December

2016 is provided on pages 28 to 36. The result for the year was a surplus of $1,257,086. This surplus can be

attributed to the increase in Diocesan Share funding for the year.

The Audited Financial Statements of the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale, prepared in accordance with

relevant Australian International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS), are provided to Bishop Patrick O’Regan

through the Chair of the Diocese of Sale Education Finance Audit and Risk Committee. The Catholic Education

Office also accounts for its expenditure of program funds through the CECV.

Annual budgets for the Catholic Education Office and school-based costs paid centrally, approved by the Diocese

of Sale Finance Audit and Risk Committee, are submitted to Bishop Patrick O’Regan for approval.

Income

Income generated from all sources totalled $15,294,043 for the year ended 31 December 2016. Sources included:

Primary and Secondary Levies

CECV Consultancy Funding

Australian Government Targeted Areas Funding

Investment Income

Reimbursement from Diocesan Share of Australian Government and State

Grants for centrally paid and other school costs

Levies collected on behalf of the Secondary Land Fund, Primary Land Fund and other agencies.

Expenditure

Recurrent expenditure totalled $14,036,958. Of this, 31.7% was paid out either directly or indirectly for or on behalf

of schools. These expenditures included:

Student Support Services (psychological assessment & counselling, hearing and speech services)

Special Education (learning disabilities/gifted and talented)

Grants/allocations to schools for Indigenous Education, Languages, Literacy, Wellbeing and Quality

Teacher Programs

Payroll and IT Services

Supplementary Capital Fund contributions

Secondary Land Fund contributions

Primary Land Fund contributions

Schools' levies paid to National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) and Catholic Education

Commission of Victoria (CECV)

Study assistance and bursaries paid to primary and secondary teachers

Primary Principal recruitment costs

Funding and Finances

CEOSale Financial Information


Professional development of teachers, principals and administration staff

Family Life Education Program for school communities

Religious Education Program for school communities

Relocation costs of graduate teachers.

Salaries, administration expenses, motor vehicle expenses, and other overheads required to support the programs

and services provided to schools accounted for 68.3% of total expenditure.

Capital Expenditure

Loan capital repayments totalling $84,552 were made during this period. Other capital expenditure included the

following purchases:

$

Improvements to Property/Renovations $1,452,691

Demountable situated at St Thomas’ Sale (ICON training) $259,642

Works In Progress (CEO only) $418,340

Computers $161,889

Furniture & Fixtures $73,060

Motor Vehicles (net after trade-ins) $157,725

Total $2,523,167

Supplementary Capital Fund (SCF)

The Supplementary Capital Fund has established a good base to address capital funding needs of primary schools.

17 primary schools received loan capital repayment support totalling $761,218 in 2016. New applications approved

in 2016 will commence loan capital support in 2017, when loans are drawn down to finance the construction or

refurbishment works.

There are currently a total of 28 loans to schools that have been approved, with a consequent commitment of

$5,569,688 to be paid over the next ten years.

As at 31 December 2016, the provision for Supplementary Capital Fund (monies held on behalf of schools) stood at

$2,196,092. For 2017, the annual levy will be $85.00 and will be charged to schools in March & October.

Secondary Land Fund

The Secondary Land Fund was established in 2007 to help the secondary colleges with land purchases. A levy of

$80.00 per student has been charged for 2016, with the CEO’s annual contribution of $100,000. The levy for 2017

has been increased to cover the increasing land cost and will be $85.00 per student.

As at 31 December 2016, the provision for the Secondary Land Fund (monies held on behalf of colleges) stood at

$1,697,986.

Primary Land Fund

The Primary Land Fund was established in 2010 to help primary schools with land purchases. A levy of $35.00 per

student was charged in 2016, together with the CEO contribution of $100,000. The levy for 2017 will be $40.00 per

student.

As at 31 December 2016, the provision for the Primary Land Fund (monies held on behalf of Colleges) stood at

$3,273,782.

Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale Summarised Financial Report

The transactions for the year ended 31 December 2016 are identified in the following financial statements.


CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE DIOCESE OF SALE

OVERVIEW OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016 2015

$ $

Income

Primary and Secondary Levies 3,329,395 3,260,400

Demountable Classroom Rent - -

Supplementary Capital Fund Levy 807,678 619,402

Primary Land Fund 348,572 281,230

Secondary Land Fund 683,592 495,732

Consultancy Allocations 1,654,768 1,765,212

Diocesan Share Allocations 5,417,094 5,695,166

Targeted Areas 1,826,996 1,774,959

Investment Income 288,958 324,829

Transfers from Schools 569,442 207,302

Other Income 340,912 319,581

Profit/(Loss) on Sale of Assets 26,637 (20,480)

Total Income 15,294,043 14,619,824

Expenditure

Administration Expenses 1,028,442 703,215

Depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment 575,205 577,373

Borrowing Expenses 43,824 52,243

Motor Vehicles Expenses 154,714 178,383

Employment Expenses 8,062,502 7,422,262

Overheads 336,792 271,682

Levies 414,820 401,021

Professional Development 461,357 881,018

Grants to Schools & School Cost paid Centrally 852,333 630,663

Demountable Classroom Relocation and Maintenance 11,105 11,587

Remuneration of Auditor 64,623 69,285

Supplementary Capital Fund contributions 896,736 2,254,035

Secondary Land Fund contributions 684,762 595,732

Primary Land Fund contributions 449,742 381,230

Total Expenditure 14,036,958 14,429,729

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 1,257,085 190,095



STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016 2015

$ $

Operating Revenue from ordinary activities 14,978,449 14,315,476

Other Revenue from ordinary activities 315,594 304,348

Total Revenues 15,294,043 14,619,824

Expenses 14,036,958

14,429,729

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 1,257,085

190,095

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) 1,257,086 190,095

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016 2015

$ $

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Receipts from customers 15,425,218 14,094,276

Payments to Suppliers and Employees (14,131,861) (16,217,334)

Interest Received 288,958 324,829

Borrowing Costs (43,824) (65,300)

Net Cash Flow from operating activities 1,538,491 (1,863,529)

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

Receipts from Sale of property, plant & equipment 194,317 201,250

Payment for property, plant & equipment (1,691,398) (305,882)

Net Cash Flow from investing activities (1,497,081) (104,632)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Proceeds of borrowings 43,824 50,052

Repayment of borrowings (84,552) (166,808)

Net Cash Flow from financing activities (40,728) (116,757)

Net increase (decrease) in Cash held 682 (2,084,918)

Cash at beginning of the Financial year 5,293,669 7,378,587

Cash at end of the Financial year 5,294,351 5,293,669



STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016 2015

$ $

Current Assets

Cash Assets 1,744,351 1,293,669

Trade and other receivables 18,241 628,010

Investments 3,550,000 4,000,000

Other 281,076 87,888

Total Current Assets 5,756,668 6,009,567

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment 5,978,576 5,019,064

Total Non-Current Assets 5,978,576 5,019,264

TOTAL ASSETS 11,735,224 11,028,631

Current Liabilities

Payables 360,718 888,267

Borrowings 84,552 84,552

Provisions 417,492 399,687

Total Current Liabilities 862,492 1,372,506

Non-Current Liabilities

Borrowings 912,633 953,361

Total Non-Current Liabilities 912,633 953,361

TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,775,395 2,325,867

NET ASSETS 9,959,849

8,702,764

EQUITY

Asset Revaluation Reserve 39,466

39,466

Accumulated Surplus 9,920,383 8,663,298

TOTAL EQUITY 9,959,849 8,702,764


SUPPLEMENTARY CAPITAL FUND

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

2016 2015

$ $

Revenue

Levies 796,736 630,344

Demountable Income - 1,523,692

CEO Sale Disbursement 100,000 100,000

Interest 48,089 51,216

Total Revenue 944,825

2,305,252

Expenses

Contribution to school loans 761,218 971,684

Demountable Disbursement - 1,523,692

Total Expenses 761,218

2,495,376

Surplus/(Deficit) for the year

183,607 (190,124)


2016 2015

$ $

Current Assets

Cash Assets 2,196,092 2,595,260

Other Assets 188,901 -

Other Debtors 12,125 -


Total Assets 2,397,119 2,595,260

Current Liabilities

Accruals - 381,748

Total Current Liabilities - 381,748

Net Assets 2,397,119 2,213,512

Equity


Current Year Earnings 183,607 (190,124)

Total Equity 2,397,119 2,213,512


SUPPLEMENTARY CAPITAL FUND


2016 2015

$ $

Cash Flow From Operating Activities

Levies 504,431 1,122,648

Interest received 46,520 55,088

Contribution to school loans (761,218) (971,683)

Other Income - 2,523,692

Other Payments (188,901) (1,523,692)

Net Cash Flow from operating activities (399,168) 1,206,053

Cash Flow from Investing Activities - -

Cash Flow from Financing Activities - -

Net increase (decrease) in cash held (399,168) 1,206,053

Cash at beginning of the financial year 2,595,260 1,389,207

Cash at the end of the financial year 2,196,092 2,595,260



2016 2015

$ $

Current Assets

Cash Assets 3,274,582 2,940,213

Other Debtors 8,952 116,072



Total Assets 3,443,105 3,056,285

Net Assets 3,443,105 3,056,285

Equity


Current Year Earnings 386,819 436,219

Total Equity 3,443,105 3,056,285

PRIMARY LAND FUND


2016 2015

$ $

Operating Revenue from Ordinary Activities

Levies - CEO 100,000 100,000

Levies - Primary Schools 348,572 281,320

Levies - Other 20,188 -

Interest 53,972 54,899

Total Revenue 522,732 436,219

Expenses from Ordinary Activities

Expenses 135,913 -

Total Expenses 135,913 -

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 386,819 436,219


PRIMARY LAND FUND


2016 2015

$ $


Receipts from customers 572,114 1,532,598


Contribution to school loans (135,913) -

Contribution to new schools (159,571) -

Net Cash Flow from operating activities 334,368 1,587,497



Net increase in cash held 334,368 1,587,497




STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2016 2016 2015

$ $

Current Assets

Cash Assets 1,697,986 1,252,851

Other Debtors 22,907 487,728



Total Assets 1,966,807 1,740,579

Net Assets 1,966,807 1,740,579

Equity


Current Year Earnings 226,228 158,941

Total Equity 1,966,807 1,740,579

SECONDARY LAND FUND


2016 2015

$ $

Operating Revenue from Ordinary Activities

Levies - CEO - 100,000

Levies - Secondary Colleges 683,592 495,732

Levies - Other 40,000 40,000

CCI Rebates 21,619 -

Interest 28,737 31,553

Total Revenue 773,947 667,285

Expenses from Ordinary Activities

Expenses 547,719 508,344

Total Expenses 547,719 508,344

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 226,228 158,941


SECONDARY LAND FUND


2016 2015

$ $


Receipt from customers 1,217,615 389,893


Contribution to School Loans (793,632) (508,344)

Net Cash Flow from operating activities 445,135 (86,898)



Net increase in cash held 445,135 (86,898)




Over the course of 2016 the Gippsland Catholic Primary Principals Association (GCPPA) continued to work in a

collegial manner, mining the collective knowledge and the skills of the primary principals in the Diocese of Sale to

build the capacity of both the group, and the individuals within.

The Executive of the GCPPA for 2016 included Anne Hassall, Jan Gubbins, Helen Staindl, Jodie Ware, Justin

Greenwood, Cathy Mesaric, Simon Dell'Oro, Mark Linden and Cathy Blackford. During 2016 we continued to address

our goals:

1. Build our working relationship with the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale

2. Raise the profile of principal cluster networks

3. Ensure meetings are well attended, inclusive and reflective of the needs of the primary principals

4. Increase our professional voice.

With these goals in mind, reviewing the feedback from the previous year and following the strategic plan of the

Diocese, the main areas of focus for the GCPPA were:

1. To ensure all schools were Child Safe environments

2. To increase the instructional leadership of the principals

3. To have a deeper understanding of the two new curriculums; The revised Religious Education

Curriculum and the Victorian Curriculum

4. Principal wellbeing.

Our year commenced with a two-day meeting in Traralgon where we continued to work on developing our working

relationship with CEOSale. Martin Keogh deepened our understanding of the Collectives, the Learning and Teaching

Networks and the Learning Adjustment Strategy. It was here that we learned of the partnership with Melbourne

University to make available the opportunity for all of our schools to have staff complete the Masters of Clinical

Teaching. Throughout the year our meetings had a strong emphasis on ensuring our schools complied with

Ministerial Order 870 and the Victorian Child Safety Standards, as well as the implementation of the two new

curriculums. The focus of our two-day conference was on improving the instructional leadership of principals

facilitated by Kerry Elliott, a lecturer in the Master of Instructional Leadership, Melbourne Graduate School of

Education. Principal health and wellbeing were also an important aspect of the conference.

This year the Diocese had several changes of primary principals: Michelle Garbutt, St Mary’s Bairnsdale; Kevin

Browning, St Catherine’s Berwick; Michelle Charlton, St Joseph’s Korumburra; Peter McKenna, St Kieran’s Moe; and

Acting Principal Anita Little, St Thomas’ Sale. We wish them every blessing in their educational journey.

GCPPA looks forward to continuing to work in partnership with CEOSale and in collaboration with each other to

build the professional capital of our schools, capacity of our leaders and teachers, as well improving ‘100% of the

students 100% of the time’.

Cathy Blackford

Chairperson

GCCPA 2016

GCPPA Report


The Diocese of Sale Secondary Principals’ Association (DOSSPA) is a network of principals from Gippsland’s seven

Catholic secondary schools. Its members in 2016 were:

Neville Powles, Nagle College, Bairnsdale

Vincent Feeney, St Francis Xavier College, Berwick, Beaconsfield and Officer

Tim Hogan, St Peter’s College, Cranbourne (Chair)

David Leslie, Mary MacKillop College, Leongatha

Chris Randell, Catholic College Sale, Sale

John Freeman, Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon

Peter Houlahan, Marist-Sion College, Warragul.

The principals of the seven Sale Diocesan Secondary Schools are privileged to have the support of Bishop Patrick

O’Regan, Bishop of the Diocese of Sale, and Ms Maria Kirkwood, Director of Catholic Education , Diocese of Sale.

All principals worked closely with the staff of CEOSale, especially Mr Oronzo Farina, Education Consultant

(Secondary). Supportive networks continually focus on the enhancement of Religious Education, Learning &

Teaching, Policy & Human Resources and Business Services.

The Catholic secondary schools have built strong working relationships with the Catholic primary schools in their

respective educational areas and work closely to continually meet the challenges of providing a comprehensive

education to all who seek an inclusive Catholic education.

DOSSPA principals, together with relevant CEOSale staff and guest speakers, meet to discuss a range of topical

educational issues four times a year, with the November meeting inclusive of a Spiritual Retreat (an examination of

Ignatian Spirituality by Iain Radvan & Pat Hearity).

Agendas throughout 2016 covered a range of topics, many of which were building on previous initiatives. These

included:

Secondary Pedagogy Coaching Initiative, focussed on:

building pedagogy for active learning

instructional leadership

performance and development culture.

All areas emphasised a strong focus on teaching pedagogy, literature development, reflective

leadership, development of coaching skills and learning conversations.

The CompliSpace initiative for policy development continued to be implemented across most schools.

This has been an ongoing project to ensure all schools have comprehensive and relevant policies. This

task will be significant over the next three years, leading to the development of fully maintained

policies in each school.

The Curriculum Leaders Network continued working towards improving:

Teacher Planning

Contemporary and Active Learning

Professional Learning/Professional Development

DOSSPA Report


Schools shared information on current practice, projects and structures, working toward improvement

in literacy, and effective pedagogy.

Development and implementation of the new Diocesan Religious Education Curriculum.

Curriculum refinement in the first half of the year led to Religious Education team development in each

school in preparation for the new curriculum in 2017.

Management of staff who were experiencing personal challenges, ensuring compassionate and student

focussed support was accessible.

Organisational change, with an emphasis on communication and working with current agreements to

support staff through change processes.

Capital building and works programs within each school ensuring appropriate governance of

application and approval processes.

Review and development of a consistent School Advisory Board structures across the Sale Diocese.

The impact of the Royal Commission into Child Abuse and the introduction of legislative change to

ensure all children are protected in a safe and caring school environment.

A highlight of the year was an opportunity to spend time with Bishop Patrick O’Regan and Ms Maria Kirkwood at the

annual Principals Retreat. This opportunity to celebrate Mass and share a meal was greatly appreciated by all

principals. On a business focus, discussions included current Diocesan issues and educational priorities:

Implementation of Royal Commission recommendations

Church Governance and accountability

The growth of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning

(VCAL) curriculum initiatives within schools and related management and accountability processes.

Continued development of ICON and the staged implementation in 2017

Diocesan Strategic Plan implementation, with the priority aims of:

improving school performance

building capacity within all staff.

The continued work by Mrs Jo Osler in leading school curriculum and literacy programs has been greatly

appreciated by all Principals. The improvement in teacher focus, discussion, planning and implementation of active

student learning programs continues to be evident in each school setting.

On behalf of the DOSSPA Principals, I thank Mr Tim Hogan for his proactive leadership of DOSSPA throughout 2016

and wish him well in his new appointment as Principal of St John’s Regional College, Dandenong.

We now look forward to the challenges of 2017. The focus for the year ahead will include: building active learning

and literacy leaders; developing the capacity of mid-management leaders together with project development; the

establishment of a numeracy network with a continued focus on science and maths; and the sharing of best

educational practice and pedagogical development across all schools.

Chris Randell

Chairperson

DOSSPA 2016


Catholic Education Office - Sion House - 6 Witton Street (PO Box 322) Warragul VIC 3820

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