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Son Centre Christian College

Annual Report FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

AGM 23 July 2020

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Contents

03 Vision, Mission & Values

05 Annual General Meeting Minutes April 2019

07 Board Chairman’s Annual Report 2019

08 Principal’s Annual Report

10 Parents & Friends Annual Report

11 Compliancy Report

14 Lead Report Survey Results

16 Strategic Targets & Priorities

21 Income

22 Expenditure

23 Directors’ Declaration 24 Independent Auditor’s Report

26 Auditor’s Independent Declaration

27 Board Nominations

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Vision, Mission & Values

MISSION STATEMENT To be a caring, secure and supportive school community, partnering with parents to provide quality education based on Christian beliefs, values and practice. VISION STATEMENT Son Centre Christian College seeks to provide quality Christian education where every student is able to reach their God-given potential in a caring, secure and challenging learning environment, enabling them to be a transforming influence within their community, nation and beyond. MOTTO Learning to make a difference. CORE VALUES Christ is Central – we want to honour Christ in all we do. Partnership – we want to work in corporation with parents and families. Building Community – we want everyone to feel they belong. Striving for Excellence – we want to strive to do the very best we can in all things. Serving One Another – we want to develop and celebrate the God-given potential in every person. OUR COMMON FAITH – Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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COLLEGE GOALS At Son Centre Christian College, our goals for our students are:

1. The nurture and strengthening of each student’s Christian faith and lifestyle, empowering them to live with purpose, joy, integrity and hope.

2. The provision of a safe, secure and challenging learning environment for each child, based on Christian beliefs, values and practice.

3. The pursuit of excellence for and the attainment of each student’s academic potential. 4. The encouragement of each student to contribute to a culture of respect, responsibility,

dignity and care to themselves, others and the wider community. 5. The full and balanced development of each student’s potential through access to the best

resources and practice we can provide.

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Annual General Meeting of Son Centre Christian School Ltd

7pm Tuesday 30th April 2019 Son Centre Christian College

MINUTES

1. Welcome Warrick Grey, Chairman

The meeting was opened in prayer. 2. Present/Apologies

As recorded in the attendance book. It was resolved to accept the apologies. Moved Angela Board Seconded Courtney Hutton

3. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held 24th April 2018

It was resolved to accept the minutes as a true and correct record Moved Anthony Williamson Seconded Leanne McCann

4. Matters Arising from Minutes - none

5. Reports

The following reports were presented as laid out in the booklet which was circulated prior to the meeting.

5.1 Chairman’s Report Warrick Grey

As presented - emphasis on Board’s fiduciary responsibility Gratitude expressed for the provision of a tractor which has enabled more efficient maintenance of the grounds.

5.2 Principal’s Report Rachel Richardson

RR appreciated her two-week sabbatical during 2018 RR acknowledged the diverse skill set of SCCC given the small team and shared with the Association that it has been a privilege to serve as Principal for so many years.

5.3 Parents and Friends Report Sharyn McCann

Fundraising increased this year Marginal profits are gained from holding events in order to keep them affordable P&F provide a service to families for connection and community involvement.

It was resolved to accept the reports as presented. Moved Angela Broad Seconded Melodie Townsing

5.5 Financial Report Chris Lewis

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As presented in the AGM booklet and via power-point during AGM

5.5.1 Receipt and adoption of audited financial accounts for 2018 5.5.2 Election of Auditor It was resolved that MGR Accounting be elected as auditor for 2019.

Moved Christopher Lewis Seconded Leanne McCann

It was resolved to accept the financial report as written and to receive and adopt the audited financial accounts for 2018. Moved Christopher Lewis Seconded Peter Shadbolt GENERAL DISCUSSION WG informed the meeting that Hayden Price, as a current Association member was to be appointed to the SCCC Board, a nomination was not received in time for the formal voting process at this AGM. HP will go through the Board member induction process and can then serve as a Board member until 2020 AGM. Discussion ensued around the issue of marketing SCCC to the community and how to grow enrolment numbers. A sub-committee of the Board and a marketing group have begun to further focus on this. The next meeting will be held Tuesday 7th May 2019 at 7pm. Anyone interested in assisting in this area was encouraged to attend. WG summarised the discussion for those present - what do we want to have happen in this area? - costs involved - can it be funded and how? - how will it be assessed for success? Need to know initiatives are working - who will/can assist and how will it be done? - Church and community support needed - Prayer and obedience to God’s will for SCCC are a must

Next Meeting – AGM 2020 TBC

Close – the meeting was closed in prayer

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Board Chairman’s Report for 2019

It is now midway through 2020, and looking back at 2019 I can’t help but think how easy it was compared to what we've had to deal with, as a world and as community, since 2019 finished. While operating a small, independent Christian school has never been easy, we can (and have) done all things through Christ who gives us strength. Our board, comprising Helen Tilbrook, Chris Lewis, Leanne McCann and Hayden Price still enjoy, and are up to, the challenge of providing Christian education in Swan Hill, at the highest standard and in the safest manner. Last year saw our longest serving principal, Rachel Richardson, finish up her time at Son Centre after 8 years of service. Her dedication and commitment to our community will leave a legacy that will never be forgotten. With Rachel finishing it also means we lost her husband, Nate, who has been our Chaplain, Gardener grounds & maintenance and I.T. person. His contribution to the school community will be visible within our grounds for ever. We also farewelled Courtney Hutton, after many years as teacher of predominantly the lower grades, she decided to take up a teaching position in Werribee. We had the sad privilege of saying farewell to all three at our Thanksgiving service and asking God to continue to bless them and their work in the future. The Lord takes away and the Lord gives. Well before the end of last year we were able to introduce to our community our new principal Brett Allen, who would begin at the start of 2020. We were then, and still are now, convinced beyond any doubt that he is the one that God had prepared to carry on the baton of leading our school. Matthew 6:33-34. Do not worry about tomorrow, but seek first His kingdom and what you need will be given to you as well.

Warrick Grey

Board Chairman

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Principal’s Report

Salt and Light 13 “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavours of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage. 14-16 “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven. Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Being salt and light in our community. The Principal’s Report will refer primarily to the transition and hand-over process between incoming and outgoing principals in 2019 and outline the administrative and organisational situation as at the AGM 2020. Term Three break, 2019, saw a formalised hand-over between Ms Rachel Richardson and Mr Brett Allen. This was a done over a number of half days and covered school processes and organisation, including student enrolments, staffing needs, budget and government compliance and requirements. Mr Brett Allen was also invited to address staff, students and assembled parents at an assembly in term four. January 2020 Student numbers Enrolments at 38, with a family of two children to finalise their enrolment for 2020. These two enquires didn’t transfer to enrolments. Staffing for the 2020 academic year had still to be finalised. Chaplain – One day/week (FTE .2). Classroom teacher – Full time (FTE 1). Groundsman contracted for 8 hours /week – maintenance schedule and job requirements to be finalised. Mrs Kate Best returned from maternity leave, requesting a teaching load of one day/week (FTE .2). Situational analysis The college is well placed and financially sound. The state of the grounds, buildings and facilities and Stephanie Alexander Garden are all in good condition and no urgent work is required, other than ongoing maintenance. The staff are working extremely hard, often beyond what is reasonable and expected. Academically the college is situated modestly. We have a number of educational subscriptions.

• Firefly Education – Sound Waves • Firefly Education – iMaths • Typing Tournament • MathsOnline

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VCOP – a comprehensive writing program by Andrell Education Rigby and Nelson Reading and Comprehension programs

The Digital capacity of the college is quite basic for student use, however, to enable our staff to efficiently and effectively educate as they need to and to step into a more digitally driven IT curriculum (especially STEM and Coding), would require an upgrading of our IT network. The teaching/learning spaces are very functional and incredibly spacious. We are certainly very blessed to have such capacious and numerous T/L spaces. A glaring omission is accessible water in the main building – either for student use in learning or drinking and washing. The potential for growth at SCCC is positive; we have the physical space, classroom availability, ready resources (or they can be sourced from suppliers at very short notice), clear points of difference from other local P - 6 schools (space, Stephanie Alexander Garden and a curriculum enveloped in a strong Christian philosophy and culture) and a ready desire for growth. The Swan Hill community are not as familiar with the college as we would like. Although many in Swan Hill know of the school, they are not familiar with the specifics of the college. Staff have had the privilege of conducting a number of tours during terms one and two. Strategic planning from January 1, 2020.

1. Secure a classroom teacher – we have been very fortunate in securing Mr Jonathan Dickinson as our Grade 3.4 teacher. He is employed 4 days / week (FTE .8). The additional day is taught by Mrs Sharyn McCann (FTE .2)

2. Understand the standing culture of the college (including students, parents and staff) and to identify any shift or change required to add to what currently exists.

3. To develop a weekly/fortnightly program of ongoing maintenance for our contract maintenance/grounds person.

4. Secure a replacement for our one day/week chaplain. 5. Understand the college curriculum and programs and determine any strategic changes for

2021. 6. Increase enrolments – currently we have 40 students enrolled. We have had two students

join us during term 1. COVID-19 The current pandemic has changed education, community life and the world we live in. This pandemic has placed an extraordinary pressure on our entire community. Our students have had to embrace huge change and disruption in their learning. Our parents have had to literally ‘turn their lives upside-down’ to become educators in their homes. Our staff have had to change, adapt, re-learn and become ‘experts’ in so many new fields. Our teaching staff have had to completely ‘flip’ their profession on the run and then ‘re-flip’ it to align with a new normal. To say COVID-19 has changed the way we live is an understatement, but I am enormously proud of the Son Centre Christian School community for the courageous, determined and supportive manner in which have conducted themselves in the face of this very difficult time. Brett Allen

Principal

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Parents & Friends Annual Report 2019

The 2019 Parents & Friends Executive was elected at the Parents & Friends AGM held on March 25. Sharyn McCann was re-elected as President, Cara Thomson was re-elected as Secretary and Sharla Shiels was elected as Treasurer. A support team of members included Genevene Hall, Jo Hampson, Kirsty Harbridge and Kerry Smith. Looking forward, there will need to be a time of transition to a new leader for the Parents & Friends group. I am committed to this process and supporting the Principal in mentoring the person appointed to this role. During the year, annual Son Centre Christian College community events were organised by Parents & Friends, including Boys’ Night Out and Girls’ Night Out. This year Boys’ Night Out involved learning about the safe use of campfires and enjoying campfire cooking. Girls’ Night Out involved guests sharing international foods and talking about their culture. Parents & Friends were also responsible for catering at a number of College functions, including Dedication Service, Prep-Yr 2 Fun Day at Son Centre, Family Night with Robotman, Family Bonfire Night and Thanksgiving Service. A Sausage Sizzle and Cake Stall were held at Bunnings on Saturday September 7. A profit of $1043.73 was raised from the Sausage Sizzle and $273.60 was raised from the Cake Stall. A second Sausage Sizzle was held at Woolworths on Saturday November 9. A profit of $339.38 was raised. Hot Lunch Orders were made available fortnightly during Term 2 and 3. A profit of $215.75 was raised. The purpose of our fundraising was to support the College to undertake the construction of a new retaining wall in the carpark and the placement of permanent bollards to create a safe walkway for students and parents. It is anticipated that this project will be completed in the future. Parents & Friends purchased and presented the Year 6 students with their 2019 jumpers (Cost $260.91). Parents & Friends purchased eight kinaesthetic chairs for students ($699.30). A splash of colour was added to the Community Room with the addition of cushions. (Cost $78.55). Now may the Lord Jesus Christ and our Father God, who loved us and in his wonderful grace gave us eternal comfort and a beautiful hope that cannot fail, encourage your hearts and inspire you with strength to always do and speak what is good and beautiful in his eyes. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 TPT In our community, especially when faced with challenging times, it is our hope in Jesus that encourages our hearts, and motivates our actions and our conversations with others. Sharyn McCann

P&F President

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Annual School Compliancy Report – 2019 Data This report has been prepared for publication to meet the requirements of the Department of Education and Training for certain statistics of school performance to be made public as a condition of receiving funding from the Commonwealth Government. The Department requires that we report on the College under four heads:

1. Staff, 2. Students, 3. User Satisfaction and 4. Added Value. The report is on performance in the 2019 school year. 1. Staff Statistics.

1.1 Staff Attendance at School. During 2019 the attendance rate for teaching staff was 97% of all possible attendances.

1.2 Staff Retention Rate. 100% of teachers employed in 2018 continued employment into 2019. The College does not currently have any Indigenous personnel.

1.3 Names and Teaching Qualifications: The following teachers full or part time for all, or part of the 2019 school year:

Kate Best B. Ed. (Gen Prim.) Angela Broad B. Teach.; Dip. Ed. (Prim.) Courtney Hutton B. Teach.; B Early Childhood. Sharyn McCann B.Ed. (Prim.) Rachel Richardson B. Ed. (Prim.); Dip. Management

1.4 Professional Development Activity. 13 teacher days were dedicated to professional development during 2019. This represented an average of 3.7 professional development days per full-time equivalent teachers employed. The cost of this professional development, was $12,567.44.

Professional development activities for 2019 • Protecting Children Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations • CPR • eSmart Introductory Training • Me Tree Resilience Program Training • Classrooms and Deeper Learning (CEN) • VCOP: Classroom practice and planning • Crackerjack Education Training • Tiny Coders (ISV) • Rhythm and Story ITEC (CEN) • Re-Imagining Practice ITEC (CEN) • Policies Training

1. Student Statistics.

1.1 Student Attendance Rate. Student attendance for the 2019 school year was 92.10% of the possible number of attendances on days, which the school was open. When a student is to be absent, Parents/Guardians may notify the College through a number of options. The preferred options is the SchoolStream app, other notifications include a telephone call, email, or in person to the College office or class teacher. When a student is absent to an unsatisfactory degree, contact is made with parent to communicate the unsatisfactory attendance and to ascertain the reason for absences. This is recorded on the student’s file.

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2.2 Student Achievement of National Benchmarks.

The table indicates the percentage of students in Year’s 3 & 5 who have reached or exceeded the National Minimum Standard. 2019 Year 3 Year 5 Reading 100% 100% Writing 100% 100% Spelling 100% 100% Grammar 100% 100% Numeracy 100% 100%

Note: The percentages given above are the percentage of all the students enrolled in each age group who achieved the benchmark or above. The above percentages are very sensitive to class size. In very small classes, say three students, one child being exempted from the test or failing to achieve the benchmark, results in a drop in percentage to 66.67%.

3. User Satisfaction.

In past years, Son Centre Christian College community has been surveyed on a range of issues. The aim of these surveys has been to provide feedback to the College Board as to how help improve the overall satisfaction of parents, students and staff. Last year, the Board and Management again chose to have parents complete the LEAD school effectiveness surveys through Independent Schools of Victoria. These surveys were completed in Term 3 of 2019. These surveys are tailored specifically for the Independent education sector. These surveys are also used to benchmark our school against similar Independent schools to know how we compare. Following this report, we have provided the overviews of the headline indicators from the parent survey. The specific detail from the survey results assist the Board and Management to monitor the achievement of strategic priorities.

4. Value Added. Parents’ reasons for selecting a school for their children are many and varied. The particular educational value offered by Son Centre Christian College is spiritual and centres round its foundational commitment to its Vision and Mission and its nature as a Christian Education National School.

As a consequence of this commitment the College offers parents access to College governance through a Board of parents chosen by the Christian community of the College. Policy and practice in the College is supervised and directed by a board of parents selected by and answerable to the parent body of the College.

Teachers and other employees of the College are selected by the Board on the basis of their professional qualifications and their understanding of, and capacity to implement the Vision and Mission, and the College’s stated educational aims. Only teachers who share a faith commitment to Jesus Christ as Son of God and their personal Saviour from sin are able to empathise with and put into practice the College’s specifically Christian aims. All staff members employed at Son Centre Christian College confess this faith in Jesus Christ and are so equipped to apply the Word of God to their work in the College in the service of parents and students.

Participation with fellow member schools of Christian Education National opens access for S.C.C.C. Board and staff members to professional development, policies and curriculum materials specifically developed to support the College’s aims in Christian Education.

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All parents can expect a close partnership with teachers in their children’s education. Christian parents can expect there to be a close harmony between their own values and life-perspectives and those being taught to their children in the College. Students can expect the teaching they receive to be imbedded in Christian pastoral care exercised by their teachers.

Love and concern for the welfare of the students consistent with the Vision, Mission and purposes of the College motivate the College Board and the staff of the College to enrich the offering to the children in its material and intellectual qualities. However, the central spiritual motivation of the College remains the primary and distinguishing feature of its educational value.

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Lead Report Survey Results

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Strategic Plan Six Strategic Priorities for 2016 – 2020

1. Learning to Make a Difference

Through engaging programs and personalised learning

2. Integrated Technology

For students, staff and parents

3. Community Connection and Engagement

Locally, regionally, nationally and globally

4. Staff and Student Culture

Built upon the truth that each person is an image bearer of God, unique and full of potential

5. Strengthening Parent Partnerships

Believing that it takes a community to raise a child

6. Sustaining a Safe Learning Environment

By making safety of everyone a high priority

7. Developing an Effective and Efficient Business Culture

That is built around the principles of Godly stewardship and accountability

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Strategic Priorities & Targets Achieved 2019 Focus Areas Outcomes

Learning to Make a Difference

• Continued improvement of education support programs and individual education programs (IEP) for those requiring extra support.

• Student Strategies Plans further developed and reviewed once a semester to ensure appropriate modifications were being made for every child and showed consultation with parents.

• Improved communication and working with external specialists and support services – speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and pediatricians

• Teaching staff were involved in completing professional development through Crackerjack Education to better understand indigenous culture and best practice for teaching with greater knowledge and cultural sensitivity

• Further staff professional development and implementation of the Big Write and VCOP writing program from P-6 to improve writing engagement and outcomes, which includes tracking of students from year-to-year. Program review conducted in May.

• Professional development with CEN to develop deeper hope statements for each class/grade to further enhance and direct the Biblical teaching for the whole year. Follow-up also completed at the end of the year with CEN Curriculum advisor.

• Teachers attended ITEC19 in Adelaide to further their thinking on re-imagining schools and learning practices for this time period, with a rich Biblical narrative to guide them through the ongoing challenges facing education and in society

• Further development of bike education, with more bikes purchased and used throughout Terms 1, 2 and 4 at lunchtimes.

• Continued expansion and development of the Learning Garden program, now including more art work and other features such as tyre garden beds, gumboot planters, wild flower beds and an abacus.

• Further fundraising and promotion of Compassion, Bible League, Red Shield Appeal and Samaritan’s Purse projects – raising approximately $3000 again

• “Every nation, tribe, people and language” theme in assemblies throughout the year

• Each class had a strong multicultural thread throughout the year

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Integrated Technology

• Continuing use of online programs across all grades – Maths Online, Scratch, Typing Tournament, Sunshine Reading

• Improved integration of IT in all classroom programs

• There was more exposure and use of technology in a range of subjects and in co-curricular activities, e.g. Coding, beebots and another Robot man visit which included a family information session and workshop.

Community Connection & Engagement

• Continued to provide opportunities for our students to connect with other Christian schools in the region, e.g. camps with Kerang Christian College, student Leadership training in Bendigo, music workshop and fun day at Kerang

• Continued to develop the relationship between the staff of SCCC, Kerang CC and River City CC – with shared camps and professional development. Regional principal meetings and other combined forums were also attended throughout the year

• Both Alcheringa and Logan Lodge were visited by classes and a real Christmas tree taken to both homes with students helping residents make decorations for them.

• Upper Primary class were involved in sharing music with the Swan Hill Regional Library’s Move and Groove program (Mums/carers with 2-4 year olds)

• Book reviews for the Swan Hill Library

• Students were involved with Harmony Day, ANZAC DAY and Remembrance Day activities

• Invitation to be involved with the inaugural Edible Garden Expo, which received an extremely positive response from the wider community regarding the quality of produce, garden, program and students.

• Grounds and facilities were used by the Lalbert Netball club for training throughout the year and the Grain Shed youth also accessed this venue

Fostering a Strong & Positive Staff & Student Culture

• Encouraged students and staff to be resilient, responsible, respectful and responsive to God, eg. certificates at assembly when demonstrated,

• Fostering care, creativity, courage, community-mindfulness in both staff and students, e.g. devotions/newsletters, ongoing chaplaincy support, involvement in community events, lunchtime clubs, involvement in Swan Hill Show, Swan Hill Music Showcase

• Professional development combined with Kerang and implementation of the ME Tree program from Grades P-6

• Opportunities for student leadership development, eg. Grip Leadership

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training and lessons, student leaders and managers

• Conducted parent LEAD survey with positive outcomes in most areas and information on areas for improvement – above the ISV mean in all areas

Strengthening Parent Partnerships

• Active involvement of parents/families in special learning and community events, e.g. Bunning/Woolworths BBQs, Working Bee, specific garden projects, Edible Garden Expo

• Provided opportunities for parents/families to connect with one another socially, e.g. Bonfire Night, Boys and Girls Nights Out, Grandparents assembly and morning tea

• Invited parent/family partnership in the development of Individual Education Programs and Student Strategies Plans

• Marketing Task Force created to invite more parent input and action into how the school is marketed in the wider community

• Cuppa & Chats for parents/guardians after assemblies in the Community Room

• Parents involved in presenting learning sessions at school and in the garden to enhance student learning.

Sustaining a Safe Learning Environment

• Continued work to have well-maintained grounds for student and community use, e.g. improved watering system in Learning Garden

• Ongoing review and updating of annual and long-term maintenance

schedules

• Asthma and allergy awareness cards developed and further updating of policies

• Emergency Management maps updated around the school • Specific planning time for staff, management and Board to develop

and review risk management plans

• Further training and awareness of Occupational, Health and Safety issues

• Regular reviewing of child safety and welfare policies and procedures

• Have signed up to the eSmart program and initial staff training

completed. To be completed in the next 18months

• Board and management have embarked on completing Child Safe Organisations e-learning to further improve policies and procedures for child safety

Developing an Effective & Efficient Business Culture

• Continued implementation of a marketing plan to enhance the College brand, support student enrolment and effectively communicate to key stakeholders – this included regular articles in the Guardian, radio advertising, Bush Kinder brochure to local preschools to consider for 2020, cinema advertising, lighting on school sign, having students at as many community events as

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possible, Real Christmas Trees

• Continued improvement in the efficiency of administration systems – development of more registers

• Outsourced publication design and newsletters

• Board engaged with CEN to explore options for future financial sustainability

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Income 2019 For further information or Financial Report for the year ended 31 December 2019, please contact the College Office directly on (03) 5032 4199 or email [email protected]

2019 INCOME SUMMARY

State Government Funding

Commonwealth Government funding

Sundry/Other

Tuition Fees

Non Tuition Fees & Levies

Interest Received

Fundraising

Building Fund Donations

2019 INCOME SUMMARY

INCOME ($)

PERCENTAGE OF INCOME

Tuition Fees 48,344 5.35 Non Tuition Fees & Levies 7,390 0.81 State Government Grants 198,086 21.93 Commonwealth Government Grants 584,129 64.68 Interest Received 6,291 0.70 Fundraising 2,722 0.30 Sundry/Other Income 54,047 5.98 Building Fund Donations 2,200 0.24 TOTAL $903,209 100%

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Expenditure 2019

2019 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

Employment Expenses

Depreciation & Finance Costs

Information Technology

Teaching Materials & AdditionalCurriculum

Excursions and Camps

Building & Equipment

Grounds Maintenance & Cleaning

Utilities, Rates and Insurance

All Other Operational Expenses

2019 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

EXPENDITURE

($)

PERCENTAGE OF

EXPENDITURE Employment Expenses 493,762 59.21 Depreciation & Finance Costs 76,549 9.18 Information Technology 19,967 2.39 Tuition Materials & Additional Curriculum 18,347 2.20 Excursions and Camps 7,239 0.86 Building & Equipment 6,119 0.73 Grounds Maintenance & Cleaning 67,589 8.11 Utilities, Rates and Insurance 29,237 3.51 All Other Expenses 115,100 13.80 TOTAL $833,909 100%

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Directors’ Declaration

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Independent Auditor’s Report

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Independent Auditor’s Declaration

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Board Nominations

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