ANNUALREPORT 2014

TOWNSVILLE CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE

TOWNSVILLE CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE | 2 GARDENIA AVENUE, KIRWAN QLD 4817T. 4773 0900 F. 4773 0901 E. enquiries@tsv.catholic.edu.au www.tsv.catholic.edu.au

CONTENTSANNUAL REPORT

Diocesan Map of Schools 2

Director’s Report 3

A Tribute to Bishop Michael Putney 4

Diocesan Education 4 Council Report

Table of Schools 5

Organisation Chart 6-7

2014 Highlights 8-9

Our Performance 10-14

Financial Report 15

DIOCESE OF TOWNSVILLE MAPOUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

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DIRECTOR’SREPORT

The 2014 period was a very busy, productive and dynamic year across our Catholic schools, kindergartens and early learning centres.

Sadly, we started the year with the passing of our beloved Bishop Michael Putney and his loss has been felt deeply in our school communities. Bishop Michael was such a huge part of the life of our schools and we take comfort in the many beautiful memories and pieces of wisdom that he imparted during his 13 years as Bishop of the Townsville Diocese. I thank Fr Mick Lowcock for his support of our schools as Diocesan Administrator throughout 2014.

Another emotional time for our Diocese was the farewell of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan from Hughenden. The Sisters have served the Hughenden community for 113 years, with 99 Sisters living in the town over that period. It was a moving goodbye with many memories shared.

Terms three and four were filled with celebrations, providing an opportunity to reflect upon our catholic identity, our indigenous heritage and on our academic, arts and pastoral care service dimensions. We recognised our Indigenous culture and the hard work of our students and teachers during NAIDOC week and with our annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Awards.

Almost one thousand students participated in our biggest ever Mulkadee Arts Festival, a week long exploration of the performing arts through professional workshops, which

culminated in a spectacular sell-out performance. Our St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres celebrated their 10th anniversary in August and we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Gumburu Environmental Education Centre at Paluma in October. We recognised a significant milestone in our Catholic education history, with the ‘Turning of the Sod’ ceremony to mark the start of construction of the new secondary campus at Southern Cross Catholic College in Annandale.

We now look forward to a new era in education throughout Queensland with the move of year seven to secondary in 2015. Our colleges are ready to welcome both year seven and eight next year in what will be an historic occasion. We have worked closely with schools, the state government and the Queensland Catholic Education Commission for the past two years in preparing for this move physically and pastorally.

At the end of our school year, we said goodbye to our 662 year 12 graduates. We congratulate them and wish them well for all that is ahead.

My sincere thanks to our teaching and leadership staff across the Diocese for your ongoing commitment to Catholic education. Thank you also to the parents, carers and families who support our school communities so strongly each year.

DR CATHY DAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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DIOCESAN EDUCATION COUNCILREPORT

A TRIBUTETO BISHOP MICHAEL PUTNEY

The Diocesan Education Council (DEC) assists the Bishop in formulating the Townsville Diocesan Catholic Education vision and identity. The DEC makes and monitors educational policies so that they are consistent with the Diocesan Mission Statement.

The Council met five times in 2014, and its status changed from a Council to a Committee during the year, with the sad passing of Bishop Michael Putney. Bishop Putney left his mark on our diocese schools and will be greatly missed in Catholic education for his vision, insight and spiritual leadership.

The Members in 2014 were Bishop Michael Putney (President), Dr Cathy Day (Executive Officer), Mrs Marie Radford (Chair), Mr Paul Cosgriff, Mr David Burke, Mr Christian Gordon, Mr Karl McKenzie, Mr Jobby John, Fr Dave Lancini and Mr Michael Conn. Fr Mick Lowcock joined the group in the later part of the year as the Diocesan Administrator.

Due to work commitments, Mr David Burke and Mr Paul Cosgriff resigned at the end of 2014. We wish these members all the best and have recruited new committee nominees for 2015.

In July, the members visited Columba Catholic College in Charters Towers and in October, visited St Anthony’s Catholic College in Townsville. These visits form a strategic part of our meetings for the year, providing an opportunity for staff, students and parents to meet the members, share

their good news stories and talk about the future for their school community.

During the year, the Committee commenced a major project to review and update the DEC policies which provide guidance and direction to the schools in the diocese. Due for completion in 2015, the policy review will ensure our governance framework is robust to meet our future challenges, and recognise the complex nature of our daily business.

I would like to thank all members of the DEC for their contributions during the year. The new year will bring new perspectives and initiatives and we look forward with excitement to the months ahead.

The beginning of our 2014 school year was an emotional time, with our much loved Bishop Michael Putney losing his battle with cancer and passing away peacefully in the early hours of Friday 28th March. Bishop Michael was such a huge part of the life of our schools, providing boundless guidance, enthusiasm, spirit and deep faith during his 13 years as Bishop of the Townsville Diocese.

It is important for us to remember how much Bishop Michael loved our schools. In the days before his death, Bishop Michael

attended a gathering of students at Holy Spirit School, along with the visiting Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Paul Gallagher. Students from most of our Catholic schools gave presentations about their school communities, in dedication to Bishop Michael. He was deeply moved and emotional on that day and you could clearly see the love he felt for our schools.

Bishop Michael Putney was dearly loved by so many and he is deeply missed.

MARIE RADFORD CHAIR – DIOCESAN EDUCATION COUNCIL

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PRIMARY ONLY

SECONDARY ONLY

PREP TO YEAR 12 COLLEGES

TABLE OF SCHOOLS

SCHOOL TOTAL STUDENTS

Holy Spirit School, Cranbrook 853

Good Shepherd Catholic School, Rasmussen 399

St Mary’s School, Bowen 109

Marian Catholic School, Currajong 414

St Colman’s School, Home Hill 99

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Ingham 275

St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School, Mount Isa 179

St Michael’s School, Palm Island 146

St Clare’s Catholic School, Burdell 490

SCHOOL TOTAL STUDENTS

St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie 154

Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham 279

Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa 411

SCHOOL TOTAL STUDENTS

St Francis School, Ayr 279

St John Bosco School, Collinsville 74

St Joseph’s School, The Strand 405

St Peter’s School, Halifax 32

St Francis’ School, Hughenden 37

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mount Isa 388

St Joseph’s Catholic School, Mundingburra 433

St Patrick’s School, Winton 46

Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale 638

SCHOOL TOTAL STUDENTS

Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr 419

St Margaret Mary’s College, Hyde Park 666

SCHOOL PRIMARY STUDENTS

SECONDARY STUDENTS

TOTAL STUDENTS

St Anthony’s Catholic College, Deeragun 804 502 1306

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan 932 995 1927

St Catherine’s Catholic College, The Whitsundays (Prep – Year 10) 483 110 593

St Joseph’s Catholic School, Cloncurry (Prep – Year 9)

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers 272 262 534

SCHOOL RENEWAL CYCLE

St Joseph’s Catholic School, Mundingburra 2013 Audit 2014 Validation

St Francis’ School, Hughenden 2013 Audit 2014 Validation

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers 2013 Audit 2014 Validation

St Margaret Mary’s College, Hyde Park 2013 Audit 2014 Validation

2014 APPROVED CAPITAL GRANTS

St Anthony’s Catholic College, Deeragun Govt $2,223,400 Community $100,000Construct new library and student amenities

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers Govt $2,740,221 Community $50,000Works to administration and 3 GLAs

Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa Govt $670, 982 Community $50,000Construct 1 GLA Flexi Learning centre, Construct Manual Arts

TOTAL STUDENTS

PRIMARY 7,959

SECONDARY 3,798

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ORGANISATION STRUCTURE 2014TOWNSVILLE CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE

STAFF PROFILE AT A GLANCE

TOTAL STAFF

SCHOOL STAFF HEADCOUNT

Teaching Staff 1,211

Non-Teaching Staff 874

Boarding Staff 54

OSHC 85

SCHOOL STAFF FTE

Teaching Staff 864.78

Non-Teaching Staff 472.83

Boarding Staff 37.31

OSHC 24.89

NEW STAFF (ExTERNAL RECRUITMENT)

Number of Staff 121

SCHOOL STAFF

SCHOOL STAFF

TOTAL2,224

Female 1,814

Male 410

TEACHING STAFF

TOTAL1,121

Female 915

Male 206

NON-TEACHING STAFF

TOTAL1,013

Female 847

Male 166

STAFF IN SENIOR LEADERSHIP ROLES (PRINCIPAL, DP, APRE, AP)

TOTAL90

Female 52

Male 38

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2014 Leadership team; (L-R) Ernie Christie, Cathy Day, Ross Horner & Jacqui Francis

JACQUI FRANCIS DIRECTOR - ORGANISATIONAL SERVICES AND CAPABILITY

ERNIE CHRISTIE DIRECTOR - LEARNING, TEACHING AND CATHOLIC IDENTITY

ROSS HORNER DIRECTOR - LEADERSHIP AND SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT

The Organisational Services and Capability Directorate incorporates the business functions of Staff Services, Finance and Information and Information Communications Technology, and is accountable for: •Leadingandcontinuouslyimprovingorganisationalservices

(ie. Human Resources Management, Financial Management, and ICT Management).

•Contextualisingtheseservicestotheoperatingenvironment.

•EnsuringTCEOhasaculturethatdrivesexcellenceindelivery of these organisational services.

•EnsuringtheseservicescontributetoachievementofTCEOoutcomes.

This Directorate is responsible for three key areas for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Townsville. Catholic Identity, Learning, Teaching and Indigenous education are important elements within the Catholic Church’s mission in education. The Directorate is primarily focused upon helping schools offer an educational foundation for life to the full, meaning the full development of the person intellectually, spiritually, physically, morally and emotionally.

In particular this Directorate pays particular attention to: •Developingaschoolculturethatpromoteslearning •Promotingdatainformedschoolpractices •Developmentofeffectivepedagogy •Developmentofasustainablecurriculum •Developmentofexpertteachingteams •Emphasisonbestpracticeinlearningandteaching •PromotionofCatholicIdentity •PromotionofeffectivepracticesforIndigenouseducation

The Leadership and School Development Directorate incorporates the business functions of School Improvement, Leadership Development, Capital Facilities, Maintenance and Accommodation, Workplace Health and Safety, Kindergartens and Student Support Services. The Directorate is accountable for: •Providingoverallaccountabilityforthemanagementofa

significant capital budget and major maintenance. •EnsuringschoolsandcollegesintheDioceseofTownsville

have the leadership, resources and specialist student services available to achieve quality outcomes for students.

•Informinglongtermandoperationalstaffingrequirementsbased on the school capital works and development programs.

•Deliveringgrowthtoenrolmentinschoolsandsustainabilityof Catholic education throughout the Diocese.

•Deliveringanintegratedprogramforschoolimprovementinitiatives.

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1 Students from Catholic schools at the Townsville Diocesan launch of Caritas’ Project Compassion appeal, 2014.

2 Students from St Colman’s School, Home Hill, celebrated St Patrick’s Day and also honoured St Colman, an Irish Saint.

3 Students working with the worm farm at St Francis School, Hughenden.

4 Students at St John Bosco School, Collinsville made mandalas as part of Christian Meditation Week.

5 Students from St Margaret Mary’s College, Hyde Park walked the labyrinth as part of the Christian Meditation retreat.

6 More than 240 adults and children gathered for the PJ Reading Party at Marian Catholic School, Currajong for Book Week.

7 Staff at St Anthony’s Catholic College, Deeragun dressed up in costume to help raise funds for the farmers who are doing it tough out west.

8 Students from St Mary’s School, Bowen received the Sacrament of Confirmation at their parish church.

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9 Year 8 students at St Joseph’s Catholic School, Cloncurry, engaging in the robotics program.

10 Indigenous students from Years 5-7 at Good Shepherd Catholic Community School, Rasmussen have begun planning for this year’s Deadly Learners group.

11 Pictured are St Teresa’s College students, with the Governor of Queensland, Ms Penelope Wensley AC during her recent visit to the school.

12 St Peter’s School, Halifax teamed up with Gilroy Santa Maria College in Ingham to create an Indigenous garden, which incorporated the story of the local people.

13 Townsville Catholic Education’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Conference, ‘Strong Partnerships for Strong Futures’ was held in May.

14 In August, Principals, teachers and school officers attended professional development covering a range of important topics relating to Indigenous Education.

15 The St Michael’s School, Palm Island girls’ netball team participated in the McDonalds Cup Netball Carnival. Despite the tough competition the girls managed to come away as champions.

16 Celebrating NAIDOC at St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School, Mount Isa

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In 2012, the organisation outlined its directions for Catholic Education to 2016. The over-arching strategic directions focus our attention and we determine the intentional actions required each year in our strategic planning for our system and schools. We engage in this planning process with an eye to the changing external environment which requires us to be flexible and responsive to change whilst holding true to our core values, mission and purpose.

01 | CELEBRATE AND PROMOTE OUR CATHOLIC IDENTITY, ETHOS AND TRADITION

•StFrancisSchoolandtheHughendencommunityfarewelledthe Sisters of the Good Samaritan after 113 years of service.

•ApartnershipwasformedwithCatholicMissionAustraliaand nine teachers are confirmed to take part in an immersion program to Fiji in September 2015.

•SchoolPrincipalswereprovidedwithprofessionaldevelopment by Phil Billington and Professor Didier Pollefyt in relation to the Leuven Enhancing Catholic Identity Project. Eight schools completed the Leuven Project Research questionnaires and received their school’s report on Catholic Identity.

•Parishleadership,schoolleadershipandChaplainswereactively engaged in exploring the document: “Catholic

Schooling in the Townsville Diocese: Sharing the Mission – Parish and School Partnerships and Catholic Identity.”

•Schoolscontinuedtocompletethe“GospelValuesProject”and “Year of Grace initiatives” to enhance Catholic School Identity.

•Acomprehensivegovernancemanualwasdevelopedwhichbought together existing and new documents to create better alignment in this area.

•ApostolicNuncioArchbishopPaulGallaghervisitedTownsvillein March to attend Bishop Michael Putney’s annual dinner and the launch of Bishop Michael’s book “My Ecumenical Journey”. During his visit, the Nuncio met with students who delivered presentations about their school communities.

PERFORMANCEOUR

Visit from Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Paul GallagherSisters of the Good Samaritan farewell

02 | DEVELOP AS THRIVING, DYNAMIC PLACES OF LEARNING WHICH TAKE INTO ACCOUNT TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES

•TrainingwasprovidedtointroduceallstafftotheAustralianCurriculum and Inquiry Based Learning. All school staff were briefed on the cultural and religious backgrounds and learning needs of the current student population in Catholic schools. Religious Education staff were provided with extended training.

•Allschoolsestablishedaworkabletimetablefortheimplementation of the Australian Curriculum roll out that met with Diocesan directives. Learning Area Panels continued to oversee the development and approval of work programs in areas of the Australian Curriculum roll out.

•TCEOisaimingtoembedtheAustralianCurriculumCrossCurriculum Priority – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures in teaching programs, in collaboration with our local and wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. At the end of 2014, 76% of schools have or are working toward a formal school program for implementing the program across the school.

•AspartoftheprinciplesoftheModelofCo-responsibility,TCEO service teams worked with school leadership teams on the key focus areas of school improvement and school leadership.

•ThetechnicalcapabilityofTCEOsystemswasdevelopedto enable NAPLAN, academic results, attendance data and other relevant student data to be available to users through an online dashboard. The ability to interrogate this data provides educators with real time information and a more complete picture of students’ progress.

•WorkcommencedwithCEnetregardingthedevelopmentofa new Student Information System and school finance package. As part of this process, TCEO participated in system evaluations and product testing. TCEO staff continued to participate in a range of state and national committees and working groups designed to foster innovation in the integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching and learning.

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Year 7 to Secondary Launch

03 | CREATE A POSITIVE AND HARMONIOUS SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH A CLEAR FOCUS ON THE PASTORAL WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS, STAFF AND FAMILIES

04 | FOSTER A SPIRIT OF HOSPITALITY AND WELCOME WHICH ALLOWS ALL TO FEEL INCLUDED AND SUPPORTED

•TCEOserviceteamsanddepartmentsworkedwithschoolsto implement a Model of Co-responsibility. The model delivers equity of resourcing and an impetus for all schools in our system to support each other across our key systemic dimensions of Catholic Identity, Education, Community, Steward Ship and Future Focus.

•SchoolstaffandPrincipalswereprovidedwithtrainingonthe development of a high performance culture in schools. Extensive professional development was provided by Dr Judy Smeed in the area of focused data analysis and analytics.

•TheSpiritofCatholicEducationAwardsrecognisepeoplein school communities who go above and beyond their usual role to enhance life at their school. Pelly Morganson was awarded the Aunty Joan Hendriks State Award for Reconciliation. The award recognised Pelly’s extensive work in remote communities, working with Indigenous boys and their families in transitioning them to a boarding school environment. Kim Bellert also won a state award and had been involved in the Townsville Diocesan P&F, the Queensland P&F and the national committee for more than twenty years and has reinvigorated the role of the organisation at school level. Sadly, Kim passed away late in 2014.

•TownsvilleCatholicEducationofficiallylaunchedthemoveof year seven to secondary in November. The move of year seven to secondary in 2015 has been an historic occasion for education throughout Queensland. Schools have been preparing for up to two years for this move, working with parent groups, staff and school communities to ensure sure a smooth transition for the students involved.

•TCEOworkedcloselywithallprincipalstoadjuststaffingand budgets as a result of the change of year seven becoming part of secondary education. Recruitment

campaigns were conducted to attract teachers to move from primary to secondary schools and also to attract new teachers into the Diocese to fill new secondary school teaching positions.

•StaffnewtoSchoolLeadershiphavebeensupportedbya renewed focus on mentoring and support including a revision and refinement of network meetings and individual support whilst in a senior leadership in school role.

Spirit of Catholic Education Awards

05 | PROVIDE ACCESS TO A CATHOLIC EDUCATION THAT WILL ENSURE SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS

•TownsvilleCatholicEducationonceagainpresentedtheMulkadee Youth Arts Festival in July at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. Students engaged in workshops led by professional artists in band, strings, guitar, dance, drama and choir. They arrived at the venue on the Monday morning without knowing what pieces they would be performing. In five days they created a professional production and presented to a sell-out crowd on the Friday evening.

•AnICTforLearningStatementwasdevelopedwhichhighlights the roles and responsibilities to integrate ICT into teaching and learning. This statement was developed in conjunction with curriculum specialists, the Diocesan Curriculum Committee and principals.

•Arangeofinformationtechnologieswereprovidedtoschool staff as one of the means of enabling access to professional learning.

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•Therewasasuccessfulexplorationofaffordable,sustainableand accessible resourcing options such as Chromebooks being used in conjunction with the Google Apps suite, to provide hands-on student learning that is accessible anywhere, anytime and on any device.

•Allschoolsparticipatedinaprocessofprofessionaldevelopment around the new Integrity in the Service of the Church document and schools were accredited with the appropriate hours for Religious Education accreditation. School boards were invited to participate and become familiar with elements of the project.

•TheE-LearningGuidesinitiativewasestablishedtodeveloppeople in schools who can guide peers through processes where they explore and implement the use of ICTs in teaching and learning. Four sessions were conducted with

E-Learning Guides throughout the year to help these staff to become more expert in the Google Apps E-Learning Platform and to conduct professional development for their school colleagues.

•Aspecialistteacherhasbeenappointedtoworkwithclassroom teachers at selected primary schools in the focus area of Literacy and Numeracy using current school programs to enhance pedagogy and student outcomes.

•CatholicEducationWeekisanopportunitytorecogniseandcelebrate the distinctive role Catholic schools play in our communities. This year’s theme was based on the Gospel of John (10:10), calling us to live our lives to the full. Catholic schools across Queensland shared how they encourage and provide opportunities for students, teachers, staff, families and communities to “Come, live life in all its fullness”.

Catholic Education Week celebrations

Mulkadee performers 2014

06 | DEVELOP AND SUPPORT THE ONGOING FORMATION OF HIGHLY-COMPETENT STAFF WHO UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

07 | FOSTER IN STUDENTS A SENSE OF ENGAGEMENT AND A LOVE OF LEARNING

•MiddleLeadershipstructuresweredeveloped,througha consultative process, for all secondary schools and recruitment was completed for these roles to commence at the beginning of 2015. Individuals in these roles will be supported through professional development in topics such as management versus leadership, pastoral care of staff, team leadership and mentoring.

•Seniorschoolstaffwereprovidedwithtrainingonvariousaspects of instructional practices with a focus on literacy

and numeracy. Such practices included accelerated literacy, classroom walk throughs, classroom profiling, data interrogation and the development of practical, functional literacy programs.

•ManyschoolscontinuedtofocusonimprovementinNumeracy and Literacy through a targeted intervention program, including on-site coaches.

•TCEOresourceshavebeenmadeavailableonavarietyofinformation portals.

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09 | PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY AND STEWARDSHIP

•Majormaintenanceprojectswerecompletedat: •StMary’s,Bowen •StFrancis,Ayr •StJohnBosco,Collinsville •StFrancis,Hughenden •StColman’s,HomeHill

•Majorcapitalworkswascompletedasaresultofthemoveof year seven to secondary at: •RyanCatholicCollege,Kirwan •StAnthony’sCatholicCollege,Deeragun •GoodShepherdCatholicCollege,MountIsa •ColumbaCatholicCollege,ChartersTowers •StMargaretMary’sCatholicCollege,HydePark •GilroySantaMariaCollege,Ingham •BurdekinCatholicHighSchool,Ayr.

•InMay,theSouthernCrossCatholicCollegecommunitycelebrated the ‘Turning of the Sod’ ceremony to mark the start of construction on the new secondary campus.

•AreviewofICTinfrastructurewascarriedoutinschoolstoensure the sufficiency of ICT infrastructure for supporting teaching and learning. In response, wireless access points were upgraded, information technology server rollover plans were developed, and technician service and support levels were improved.

•TCEOsigneduptothenewfiveyearTelstracontract,being offered through Catholic Network Australia, for the provision of internet connectivity services to schools. This contract enables significant bandwidth upgrades and new

hardware that will reduce the need for some TCEO hardware in the future.

•Aspartofattracting,identifyingandmanagingtalentwithinTCEO, the process for recruiting and interviewing for senior leadership positions was refocused. The changes place greater emphasis on presenting a vision for schools and aligning more closely with the AITSL Standard for Principals.

•TCEOparticipatedinjointinitiativeswithQueenslandCatholic Education Commission and the Independent Education Union to review and make recommendations regarding the processes and operational provisions for Experienced Teacher 6. A similar joint review process was also commenced regarding the Diocesan Principals’ Classification Structure.

•SpecificsupportwasprovidedtoSouthernCrossCatholicCollege, St Joseph’s Catholic School (Cloncurry) and St Catherine’s Catholic College to ensure they have the necessary staffing and financial resources to assist them as they grow the number of year levels on offer.

•PrincipalsfromeachschoolintheTownsvilleDiocesegathered at the Gumburu Environmental Education Centre in October, to celebrate 20 years since Bishop Benjamin laid the foundation stone in the Paluma rainforest. Our aim is to ensure that every child in a Catholic school in the diocese would be able to experience the educational and spiritual opportunities offered by this award-winning facility at some time during their primary school years.

08 | PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG COLLEGIAL NETWORK OF SCHOOLS IN A SPIRIT OF SHARED WISDOM AND CO-RESPONSIBILITY

•SchoolsutilisedtherevisedCharacteristicsofEffectiveCatholic Schools to guide school improvement processes. The Ten Characteristics of Effective Catholic Schools will become the template for many aspects of school renewal including in areas such as strategic planning and professional learning for staff.

•AnewTCEOfundingmodelwasdevelopedtosupportTCEO’s Charter of Co-responsibility for implementation in 2015. The new model supports the allocation of funding for special needs characteristics, recurrent operations and capital expenditure. As part of this work, a multi-school tuition fee discount was introduced and a model for redistributing funding back to all schools throughout the year was established.

•StaffingscheduleswerereviewedandrevisedtosupporttheCharter of Co-responsibility. These incorporated updated staffing benchmarks and allocations that account for the various educational activities and site features relevant to TCEO primary and secondary schools. Within this work, particular focus was given to the Secondary School Staffing Schedule.

•AtwodayannualSchoolAdministrationStaffConferencewas conducted, which provided school Business Managers and other finance staff the opportunity to update their knowledge and skills in a range of areas related to financial management and to hear from specialists in this area.

THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN EFFECTIVE TCEO SERVICE TEAMS AND THE

CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE TOWNSVILLE DIOCESE.

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10 | ADVANCE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

•PersonalisedLearningPlans(PLPs)orstrategiesareusedto plan and achieve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ individual goals, through developing quality relationships, collaborative goal setting and genuine partnerships between students, teachers and families. By the end of 2014, 79% of students had finalised or were formulating PLPs.

•School-communitypartnershipagreementsaredevelopedto achieve genuine trust and good relationships with local Indigenous communities. More than 50% of schools had completed or were working toward formal agreements.

•Schoolsacknowledgedandcelebratedtheirindigenousspirituality and cultural perspectives in liturgical events, particularly around key dates. A target has been set for at least two events per year.

•Bytheendof2014,allschoolspubliclydisplayedsignsandsymbols which proclaim Indigenous spirituality, both inside

and outside buildings.

•Morethan90%ofourschoolsattendedprofessionallearning opportunities, to inform effective leadership and teaching strategies for Indigenous students.

•PathwaystoemploymentforAboriginalandTorresStraitIslander students are discussed, planned and facilitated from year nine onwards. This includes case management for individual student retention and pathways.

•The2014SportsAcademywaslaunchedinTownsvilleinTerm 1 with 72 students participating in this year’s program from Catholic colleges throughout the Diocese.

•IndigenousYouthLeadershipProgramandtheIndigenousSports Academy supported students across the diocese with wrap around support including scholarships, training and development, cultural connections, and in-school monitoring and response to needs.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES ST ISLANDERYEAR 12 ExIT QUALIFICATIONS 2013 & 2014

YEAR 12 ExIT QUALIFICATION 2013 (46) 2014 (45)

OP Eligible 22% (10) 27% (12)

QCE 91% (42) 91% (41)

Cert 1 15% (7) 44% (20)

Cert 2 63% (29) 20% (9)

Cert 3 1% (3) 1% (3)

GRADE BREAKDOWN OF SPORTS ACADEMY STUDENTS(135)

2014 M F

Year 7/8 to 10Sem 1 45 40

Sem 2 45 40

Year 11Sem 1 17 15

Sem 2 17 15

Year 12Sem 1 17 15

Sem 2 17 15IYLP 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

IYLP Students 18 58 96 127 156

Yr 12 Students Graduated 4 4 21 19 27

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FINANCIALREPORT

INCOME STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013

2014 ($) 2013 ($)

FUNDING FROM

Commonwealth Government Grants 54,131,940 48,116,195

State Government Grants 15,117,560 14,131,214

Targeted Program Funding 13,727,436 13,264,118

Contribution from School Tuition Fees 789,276 867,750

Proceeds from Sale of Assets 361,711 443,459

Other Private Income 4,125,499 3,839,265

TOTAL FUNDING 88,253,422 80,662,001

OPERATING ExPENDITURE

School Salaries and On Costs 51,767,986 47,433,904

Tuition Service Expenses 14,592,022 13,808,425

Administration Expense 5,492,753 3,648,490

Program Expenses 13,727,436 13,264,118

Depreciation Expense 646,025 656,607

Borrowing Costs Expense 0 0

Other Expenses from Ordinary Activities 91,680 73,415

Carrying Amount of Noncurrent Assets Sold 272,957 474,133

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURE 86,590,859 79,359,092

OPERATING SURPLUS 1,662,563 1,302,909

An Operating Surplus is required to finance current and future expenditure on school infrastructure and development of new campuses as well as maintaining reserves for employee entitlements and other future liabilities.

15ANNUAL REPORT 2014

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE WILL:• HaveaconsistentcommitmenttoGospelvalues;

• PlayanintegralroleintheevangelisingmissionoftheChurch;

• ModelGod’sloveforallbybeingarenewingcommunitywhereallarevalued,affirmedandempowered;

• Bestaffedbyqualified,competentpeoplewhogivewitnesstoGospelvalues;

• Becommunitiesoflearningthatprovidequality,relevant,andholisticeducation;

• Besacredplaceswherethespirituallifeisnurtured;and

• BewelcomingandopentoallwhoseekaCatholiceducation.

DEFINING FEATURESOF OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

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