Learning for Life

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School

ANNUAL REPORT 2010

ISSN 1837-8706 (Print) ISSN 1837-8714 (Online)

Non Scholae Sed Vitai

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Contents

Communication objective ...................... 2

Purpose of the Report ....................................... 2 Availability of the Report ................................... 2

Our school ............................................... 3

Our values ........................................................ 3 Our history ........................................................ 3 Our present ....................................................... 3

Our year in review ................................... 4

Chairman‟s speech night address .................... 4

Our learning environment ...................... 6

Our organisational structure ............................. 6 Academic highlights .......................................... 7 Cultural achievements ...................................... 8 Sporting highlights ............................................ 9 Community connections ................................... 9

Our people ............................................. 10

Staff profile ...................................................... 10 Staff relations .................................................. 10 Staff retention ................................................. 10 Staff professional development ...................... 10

School profile ........................................ 11

Student information ......................................... 11 Scholarships & bursaries ................................ 11 Curriculum directions ...................................... 12 Reporting ........................................................ 12 Pastoral care ................................................... 12 School management ....................................... 13 Leadership Team ............................................ 13 The School‟s financial systems ...................... 13 Annual audit .................................................... 13 Information systems and record keeping ........ 13 School location and contact details ................ 13

School support groups ......................... 13

The Parents & Friends Assoc Inc (P&F) ......... 13 The RGGS Race Day Committee Inc ............. 14 The RGGS – Old Girls‟ Assoc Inc (OGA) ....... 15

School Governance .............................. 17

Board membership ......................................... 17 Board statutory functions and powers ............ 18 Board reporting ............................................... 18

Consultancies ....................................... 20

Overseas travel ..................................... 20

Our performance in 2010 ...................... 20

Focus 1: Community promotion ...................... 20 Focus 2: High performance culture ................ 21 Focus 3: Financial sustainability ..................... 21

Finance 2010 .................................................. 21 Building the Education Revolution 2010 ......... 22 Capital works for 2010 .................................... 22

Looking forward .................................... 23

Outlook for 2011 ............................................. 23 Future Capital Works ...................................... 23 Projected numbers for 2012 ........................... 23 2012 – 120 Years............................................ 23 Capital works for 2012 .................................... 23

Glossary of terms .................................. 25

Letter of Compliance ............................. 27

Financial Statements ............................ 28

Communication objective

Purpose of the Report

The Rockhampton Girls Grammar School 2010

Annual Report of the Board of Trustees for the

Minister for Education and Industrial Relations has

been prepared in accordance with the requirements

of Section 49 of the Financial and Performance

Management Standard 2009.

The Report:

highlights the achievements of the School;

profiles the history of the school;

details school management and governance;

outlines progress against the objectives of the

School‟s Strategic Business Plan 2009-12;

provides an Outlook for 2011; and

provides a copy of the audited financial;

statements (as required under Section 62 of the

Financial Accountability Act 2009).

Availability of the Report

Copies of this Report are available from:

The Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School

PO Box 776

Rockhampton Q 4700

Phone: 07 4930 0900

Email: FacilitiesManager@rggs.qld.edu.au

Website: www.rggs.qld.edu.au

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Our school

Our values

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is a learning community founded on a commitment to ‘Learning for Life’. Each member of our School family contributes to sustaining an environment in which individuals actively engage in their learning; where School values are embraced; where mutual and self-respect is practised; where community and global citizenship is fostered and where excellence in every endeavour is sought and celebrated.

Our history

In 1883 a movement began to establish a girls

grammar school in Rockhampton and with a

decision by the Trustees of the Rockhampton

Grammar School to close their female department,

the Rockhampton Girls Grammar School began to

take enrolments.

The prime site on the Athelstane Range was

selected as being appropriate and in 1891,

construction commenced on the School building,

designed by Mr E.M. Hockings, to accommodate 50

day and 20 boarding students.

The School was established under the Grammar

Schools Act 1860 and is one of the eight original

Grammar Schools of Queensland. It continues to

function as a Statutory Body under the Grammar

Schools Act 1975 and its amendments.

The building was enlarged three times - in 1897,

1899 and again in 1901 - to meet growing demands

as students were enrolled from kindergarten to

matriculation.

RGGS opened its doors to the first four boarders

and thirty-three day students on 11th March, 1892.

With Miss Helen E. Downs as foundation

Headmistress, the School was officially opened on

19 April 1892.

On the departure of Miss Downs, the School

presented her with a gold replica of the School

badge, and on her death she bequeathed it to the

School to be worn by the Head Prefect who was to

be known as the Helen E. Downs Prefect.

Prue McKeague was a 1985 senior who died during

the Christmas holidays. At the suggestion of some

of her classmates and the Old Girls Association, a

platinum replica of the Helen E. Downs badge was

commissioned.

This badge of office is worn during the year by the

other Head Prefect who is referred to as the Prue

McKeague Prefect.

Our present

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School (RGGS or

Girls Grammar) is set atop Athelstane Range

overlooking Rockhampton, Queensland.

Rockhampton is regarded as a leading centre of

education for students of all ages.

RGGS is an independent non-denominational school for girls offering day and boarding facilities for the continuous education of students from Prep to Year 12 with boarding from Year 6. Students come from diverse backgrounds across the state, the Northern Territory and internationally.

Besides offering excellent educational opportunities

for primary and secondary school students in

Central Queensland, continuing students also have

access to CQUniversity which has established a

first-class reputation for its educational offerings,

particularly in Business, Health and Engineering.

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The School also works in partnership with the

Rockhampton College of TAFE which offers an

excellent variety of courses and study options for

girls seeking to broaden their education. Our girls

have the option of taking up school-based

traineeships and vocational education (Voc Ed)

subjects as part of their courses.

The School provides a smooth transition across three levels: Junior School (Prep–Yr 6), Middle School (Yr 7-9) and Senior School (Yr 10-12).

Boarding students are accommodated in three separate boarding houses (Kollar, Jackson and Luck). Kollar House provides single rooms, with separate internet and phone access for senior students.

RGGS began the 2010 school year with 311 students of whom 133 were boarders and 178 were day pupils.

Photo 1: Paterson House

Our year in review

Chairman’s speech night address

Tonight marks another milestone in the school‟s

history. With a passion and a vision for the

education of young women and more than 25 years‟

experience in education and educational leadership,

I would like to welcome and formally introduce to

you our new Principal, Ms Melinda Scash.

We also have two very special guests tonight, our

guest speaker, an “Old Girl” and a graduate of the

class of 1930, Mrs Dot Donald OAM and also a lady

who holds a special place in the school and the

hearts of our graduating students, our recently

retired Principal Mrs Bev Mouritz.

I am pleased to announce that the Minister for

Education and Training, the Hon. Geoff Wilson has

appointed Dr Judith Hancock, Mrs Vicki Bastin-

Byrne and Mr John Bryant to the Board of Trustees.

Congratulations and welcome to the School.

It would be remiss of me not to also acknowledge

and thank Mr David Loader who was pivotal in the

recruitment of the new school principal and once

again interrupted his busy schedule to act in this

position for a short period in 2010.

With the support of the Queensland Government,

we have been able to make a significant investment

in capital improvements over the past four years

and I hope that you have all had the opportunity to

see the new science labs, the new library and

multimedia area, refurbished classrooms, the new

shaded play area for primary students and of course

the new school bus. We have also invested in a

complete upgrade of the IT infrastructure and the

Principal will talk more on the development of new

educational approaches that will provide rich

learning opportunities for our girls.

The school‟s financial position in 2010 remains

strong and the school continues to meet and in

many cases exceed the key performance indicators

required by the Queensland State Government.

The financial strategy for 2011 is to consolidate and

deliver a balanced budget that will ensure a solid

platform to deliver new programs and leverage the

opportunities provided to us through innovative use

of our new infrastructure.

We are fortunate to have outstanding teachers and

staff all of whom I thank for their commitment and

dedication to the education of the young women of

the Rockhampton Girls Grammar School. Our

boarding facilities are second to none and under the

guidance of Mrs Jo Carroll, our student numbers

have continued to grow despite other comparable

schools experiencing a decline in boarding numbers

in recent times.

I would like to acknowledge and thank all of the

parents and students who have worked so hard to

raise money for the school, especially the P&F, the

Race Day committee and the Old Girls Association

for their passion, commitment, dedication and

ongoing support. You will have noticed the new

fencing along Agnes Street which has lifted the

street presentation enormously. This has been

organised by the P&F and I thank all those who

donated their time and resources to this worthy

endeavour.

The RGGS Race Day is a major event in the

Rockhampton calendar and was once again an

outstanding success. Thank you to the Race Day

committee, our sponsors and all those supporting

this outstanding event.

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I extend a warm welcome to the families who have

joined the school in 2010 and encourage all parents

to be actively involved in the school projects and

activities. It is through your support and dedication

and the continued strong support from our sponsors

and the community in general that or school

continues to prosper and grow.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I congratulate

all of you, who through your efforts throughout the

year, will receive awards this evening and of course

to those of you in Year 12 who are about to leave us

and choose your own road.

To the Year 12 girls I would like to leave you with a

quote from Richard Bach:

„Don‟t be dismayed by good-byes. A farewell is

necessary before you can meet again. And meeting

again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for

those who are friends.”

I congratulate and thank you for the contribution that

you have made to the Rockhampton Girls Grammar

School and wish you well.

Mr Philip Hancock

Chairman of the Board of Trustees

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Our learning environment Our organisational structure

Figure 1 – Organisational Chart

Chairman and Board of Trustees

Principal

Board Secretary

Assistant Principal Boarding

Deputy Principal Finance Manager

Principal‟s Assistant

Assistant Deputy Principal

Classroom teachers (P-12)

Librarian

Ancillary staff

Boarding supervisors

Learning support teacher

Health care professional

RGGS Parents & Friends Association Inc

& Support Groups

RGGS Old Girls‟ Association Inc

Bursar

Debtors Clerk

Enterprise Manager

Deputy Principal‟s Assistant

Creditors Clerk

Receptionist

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Academic highlights

The 2010 National Assessment Program: Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) demonstrated strength across all year levels.

At Year 3 100% of students were on or above the NMS (National Minimum Standard). At Year 5 in Reading, Writing and Grammar and Punctuation 100% of the girls were on or above the NMS and 92% in Spelling and Numeracy. At Year 7 Writing, Spelling and Numeracy recorded 94% reached the NMS and 88% respectively for Reading and Numeracy. At Year 9 Writing and Numeracy were in the 90% range, Reading 88%, Spelling 85% and Grammar and Punctuation 88%.

Table 1 – NAPLAN results

NAPLAN Testing Summary School Mean

State Mean

Year 3

Grammar/Punctuation 427 398

Numeracy 362 378

Reading 424 393

Spelling 411 371

Writing 400 402

Total Mean 405 388

Year 5

Grammar/Punctuation 499 483

Numeracy 448 474

Reading 472 468

Spelling 475 468

Writing 489 472

Total Mean 477 473

Year 7

Grammar/Punctuation 506 529

Numeracy 529 546

Reading 538 537

Spelling 560 535

Writing 524 531

Total Mean 531 536

Year 9

Grammar/Punctuation 601 573

Numeracy 593 577

Reading 589 564

Spelling 602 573

Writing 615 574

Total Mean 600 572

VET report

RGGS consolidated its vocational education and training program in 2010 through developing a centralised, electronic VET documentation system, updating all VET policies and procedures, and conducting VET professional development and validation/moderation sessions for VET Teachers.

Participation in School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs) and in the Education and Training Reforms for the Future (ETRF) courses offered at TAFE was strong. RGGS continued to offer the Certificate II in Workplace Practices, Certificate I in Business and Certificate I in Information Technology for Year 10 students and Certificate II in Business, Certificate II in Information Technology and Certificate I in Hospitality in the school VET program. Enrolment in these subjects with embedded VET has increased significantly in 2010.

Quality improvement was a continuing focus during the year, with the VET Coordinator implementing reporting on the AQTF Quality Indicators.

The RGGS VET program is providing students with wide-ranging benefits, from work-readiness and experience with competency-based training to additional points towards their QCE.

Table 2 – School based traineeships 2010

No of Students

Year Traineeship

1 11 Certificate II in Community Pharmacy

1 12 Certificate II in Agriculture

Table 3 – ETRF TAFE courses 2010

No of Students

Year Course

1 8 Certificate I in Hospitality

1 11 Certificate II in Retail Services

1 12 Certificate II in Community Services (Aged Care)

2 11 Certificate II in Hairdressing

2 11/12 Certificate II in Hospitality

Table 4 – VET courses RGGS School Program

No of Students

Year Course

35 11/12 Certificate II in Business

36 11/12 Certificate II in Information Technology

12 11/12 Certificate I in Hospitality Practices

26 10 Certificate I in Business

31 10 Certificate I in Information Technology

55 10 Certificate II in Work Practices

As a small school with a clientele from various backgrounds, we acknowledge the achievements of those students who followed a vocational pathway (31 of our graduates were awarded one or more VET qualifications) plus the academic achievers.

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OP results

Table 5 – Comparative OP results 2004-2010

Year OP Band 1 - 5 OP Band 1 - 15

2004 RGGS State

15.55% 15.2%

60%

53.58%

2005 RGGS State

38.7%

16.41%

87.09% 56.43%

2006 RGGS State

17.94% 17.16%

74.35% 58.37%

2007 RGGS State

12.9%

17.02%

54.85% 58.09%

2008 RGGS State

32.5%

17.51%

72.5%

60.89%

2009 RGGS State

14%

18.33%

65% 73%

2010 RGGS State

9%

19%

67% 75%

Over the past seven years, as is evidenced in the

table above, the School‟s OP results have reflected

the diverse nature of the School‟s population.

The following figure indicates the first round of tertiary offers made to the 2010 applicants of RGGS.

Figure 2 – 2010 preferences and QTAC offers

Additional achievements

Girls Grammar students continue to demonstrate excellence in academic competitions including the:

University of New South Wales quizzes

CQUniversity Annual Titration Competition – The Year 12 team received a silver medallion for the National Titration Competition in 2010

A Year 12 student was a successful applicant into the National Youth Science Forum trip to Russia in June to tour the space facility. She was selected as one of six Australian students to be offered this prestigious opportunity.

Three senior students who entered the recent Rockhampton and District Secondary Schools Science competition were ultimate winners on the night.

Cultural achievements

At commencement of the 2010 academic year the RGGS Wind Band was selected as one of ten school and community bands from around the world to compete in the prestigious 2011 Pacific Basin Music Festival in Honolulu, Hawaii. This offer followed a stringent audition process involving 20 minutes of performance footage and a written overview of the Band‟s achievements on the international stage in the three years since its formation. As a result of this acceptance, 39 RGGS musicians and their conductor will fly to Hawaii in March of 2011 to represent not only RGGS, but also Australia.

With the Wind Band undergoing twice-weekly rehearsals in preparation for the Pacific Basin Music Festival, 2010 saw the Wind Band achieve Champion Secondary School Band at the annual Eisteddfod for the first time in the School‟s history. The Stage Band and condensed Wind Ensemble collected third in their respective categories. The Primary Choir won the trophy for primary schools with an enrolment of fewer than 100 students.

The annual Music Showcase Evening concert saw performances by students involved in the School‟s Music Program as well as all instrumental and vocal ensembles including the Wind Band, Stage Band, Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Primary Choir, Senior Choir, Primary Folk Group and the high school Chamber Singers.

Year 11/12 Drama class participated in an acting workshop run by the Queensland Theatre Company.

The Year 9/10 classes further developed their dramatic skills in improvisation, developing of scripted performances from the plays “Fossils” and “So Much to Tell You”. They studied units on Children‟s Theatre and worked collaboratively to research an issue of interest and develop a series of scenes or „episodes‟ that effectively portrayed their issue.

Year 8 students were exposed to a range of dramatic techniques including improvisation, mime

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and rehearsal skills. They performed “Snow White and the Dreadful Dwarfs” and “Hating Alison Ashley”.

Art students showcased the work of all Girls Grammar art students on the evening of “Girls Rock”.

Ten Year 8 students and Year 9 students of Japanese at RGGS headed to Japan in December 2010 for two weeks of sightseeing and cultural immersion. The visit included living for four days with Japanese families in a Home Stay environment. The girls spent time in Tokyo, stayed in a traditional Ryokan, visited temples, shrines and the Hiroshima Peace Park. Another tour to Japan is proposed for April 2012.

Public speaking, and the confidence it develops in young people, is a strong component of Girls Grammar ethos. The annual School Oratory Competition and interschool Debating competitions encourage secondary students to appreciate and develop oration skills needed.

The winner of the Year 12 Oration Competition delivered the Valedictory Speech on Speech Night. Her speech captured the emotion of the moment.

Beyond the school gates, an RGGS student competed in the Lions Youth of the Year 2010 and won through to the regional final.

Sporting highlights

Girls Grammar continues to have strong representation in a variety of sports. Participation is encouraged for the physical, emotional and social benefits sport offers and we acknowledge the high standards to which some of our students aspire.

2010 has brought RGGS students opportunities to join a variety of Interschool sporting competitions, with some students participating in up to three different sports throughout the year. Sports included Indoor and Outdoor Netball, Water Polo, Soccer, AFL, Touch Football, Basketball and Rowing.

Selected students were chosen for the QISSN Netball and All Schools Touch Football teams. The two carnivals allowed our students to compete against other schools from all regions of Queensland and interstate.

Three students also competed at State level in 2010 in the following fields:

Touch Football

Netball

Squash

One student achieved selection to represent Australia in Under 18 Touch Football. RGGS again successfully nominated a student for the annual Pierre de Coubertin award.

Photo 2: RGGS Quad Scull training on the Fitzroy Rowing Course In 2010, the RGGS Rowing Team had an intake of 20 students who completed a Learn to Row term and then continued their training through to November. They learnt the safety drills, practised basic skills and formed crews. The crews competed in a mini regatta on the Fitzroy River achieving one first place and one second place.

Dance was added to the list of co-curricular activities being offered in 2010. Students have participated in eisteddfods, cultural evenings and at Rockhampton‟s 2010 Dance Festival. They achieved a second

place in the hip-hop section with

the fast paced routine “Jump”. The Sport Aerobics and Senior Hip Hop team won gold medals at the School Aerobics 2010 Queensland Spring Challenge on the Gold Coast in November.

Community connections

Early in Term 1, the students raised funds for the Red Kite Foundation. The Red Kite foundation supports children and their families dealing with cancer.

RGGS students participated in: Blood Bank, Australia‟s Biggest Morning Tea, Pink Ribbon Day, Relay for Life, Red Cross Door Knock Appeal and Jeans for Genes Day and Daffodil Day, ANZAC Day commemorative services and Clean-up Australia Day.

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Photo 3: Clean Up Australia Day

Our people

Staff profile

In 2010 RGGS had 28 teaching, 7 non-teaching, 8 boarding and 4 administrative staff members who are led by a strong leadership team comprising the Principal, Deputy Principal, Assistant Principal Boarding, Finance Manager and Bursar.

The Principal, Mrs Bev Mouritz retired mid-year and was replaced by Ms Melinda Scash who joined the School after a two year posting in the United Arab Emirates. Her role there was to work directly with principals and to lead a team of international educators working with local staff in schools to raise student achievement.

Photo 4: Mrs Bev Mouritz (retiring Principal) and Ms Melinda Scash (new Principal)

Table 6 - Staff (August 2010 census)

FTE 2010 2009 2008

Teaching 26.7 27.1 26.6

Non-Teaching 16.6 12.1 11.2

Boarding 8 8.2 9.9

Total 51.3 47.4 47.7

Staff relations

Due to changing industrial relations environment, a formal Enterprise Bargaining Agreement was not finalised with staff in 2010. However, payment of the next 4.5% salary increase was made in July 2010. Discussions will recommence early in 2011 with a view to extending the agreement period.

Staff retention

From the end of 2009, the School achieved a retention rate of 93%.

No packages for early retirement, redundancy or retrenchment have been offered to staff during 2010.

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School supports the Queensland Carers Charter as detailed in the Carers (Recognition) Act 2008, through the flexible work practices and remote access facilities available to our staff. RGGS ensures staff are provided with relevant information and support as required.

Effective 1 January 2011, the Whistleblowers Protection Act 1994 has been repealed and replaced by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010. During 2010 RGGS received no public interest disclosures, in accordance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2010.

RGGS has various policies and procedures including a Board Code of Conduct Policy and a Staff Code of Conduct that is included in all Letters of Appointment.

Staff professional development

Professional Development for staff included the following:

Table 7 – Staff professional development

Activity No staff

AEIA Essentially Curricula 2

AGQTP – Professional Learning Program 2

Australian Copyright Council 1

BEAQ Conference 2

Beyond NAPLAN: Thinking past the quick fix 1

Bullying & Cyber Bullying by Carr-Gregg 2

Cert IV in Training and Assessment 1

CQ Carbon Forum 1

Cyber Bullying, Cyber Safety 1

Rockhampton District Science Forum 2

Get Active QLD Accreditation Program 2

HEIA State Conference 2

ICTL‟s in the Middle Years 2

ISQ Biennial School Officers Conference 2

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Activity No staff

ISQ Briefing – Australian Curriculum 2

ISQ Helping Children with Autism 2010 1

ISQ PAL Project Refinement Day 2

ISQ Planning for all Learners 2

ISQ Professional Learning Activity 2

Literacy Solutions – Beyond NAPLAN 1

LOTE – Workshop – Critical Agendas 1

Moodle Teacher Training 1

MYSA Travelling Scholar 1

National Education Psychology Conference 1

Planning for Excellence in Education 2

QCAN State Conference 2

QCT – Provisional Regional info Session 2

QSA Annual Conference – Shared Vision 1

QSA Assessment in Drama 1

QSA Careers Development Course 2

QSA Introducing the Home Ec Syllabus 2010 1

QSA Panel Training A44 Chemistry 1

School Nurses Association Annual Conference 1

School Safety Conference 2010 1

SMA Qld Course Level 1 Sports Trainer 1

State Panel Conference Home Economics 1

Targeting Opportunities for Literacy in Prep 2

VET Symposium – Voc Ed Learning Group 1

Figure 3 - Teacher qualifications (Dec 2010)

Highest level of

attainment

Teachers at the school

Doctorate 2

Masters 1

Bachelor degree

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Diploma 3

Total 28

School profile

Student information

Table 8 - Enrolments (August 2010 census)

2010 Budget 2009 2008

Boarders 130 125 144 138

Day Students 188 184 171 177

Total 318 309 315 315

School enrolments as at the August 2010 census date (as tabled above) showed the total number of students at 318. Student numbers at the end of 2010 year were 324.

Table 9 - Enrolments Year Level (Aug 2010 census)

2010 Budget 2009 2008

Years P-7 106 95 91 89

Years 8-12 212 214 224 226

Total 318 309 315 315

Enrolments in the Years P-7 continue to show increases against previous year figures.

Table 10 - Student apparent retention rate

Year Year 8 Base

Year Year 12

Retention rate %

2003 27 2007 51 188.8

2004 43 2008 51 119.0

2005 36 2009 50 138.9

2006 36 2010 42 116.6

Year 8 to 12 apparent retention rate is defined as the number of full-time students in Year 12 in any given year expressed as the percentage of those students who started secondary school five years previously. RGGS continues to achieve a greater than 100% retention rate.

Scholarships & bursaries

RGGS participates in the Cooperative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP) through the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) for the awarding of scholarships for students entering Years 7 to 12.

The School also offers academic, cultural and sporting scholarships as well a number of bursaries to assist students to gain access to a quality education at RGGS.

In 2010, the School awarded 14 bursaries, 12 ACER scholarships, three academic scholarships, two sporting scholarship (one for Athletics and one Elite).

The Rock Building Society has partnered with the School to provide a Rock Building Society Scholarship for a student entering RGGS in 2011.

Table 11 – Staff/student ratios

2010 2009 2008

Enrolments 318 315 315

Teaching Staff 26.7 27.1 26.6

Ratio 11.9 11.6 11.8

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The staff:student ratio for the year 2010 calculated at 1:11.9.

Curriculum directions

Over the past two years the process of curriculum review and reform has been initiated. The process incorporated the implementation of a uniform method of recording work programs and unit design where Essential Learnings were embedded and common curriculum elements were evidenced as implicitly learned and explicitly taught across Years P-10.

For the express purpose of quality assurance in 2010, an internal audit of all Learning Areas across P-10 was carried out. The audit was utilised as a mapping tool to monitor work programs and teaching and learning practices within the prior

context.

To support the audit, secondary teachers were provided with a Work Plan document (QSA website) to individually or collectively use to record where they had embedded Essential Learnings in their units of work. It was a very comprehensive tool for identifying any gaps in planning.

Primary teachers were provided with a document for each year level juncture (Years 3, 5 and 7). This document is a planning and auditing document also available from the QSA website. Auditing is a much more complicated process at the primary level than the clearly defined secondary KLA fields of teaching and learning.

The annual RGGS QCS Conference was held at Ferns Hideaway at Byfield in the final week of Term 1. This camp is an integral and highly informative part of our school‟s preparatory processes for the tests. Students who were OP eligible, or were planning to receive a Ranking at the end of Year 12, attended the two and a half day retreat.

They were exposed to a comprehensive program of intensive listening, interpretation, discussion and application of knowledge. They were introduced to the „whys‟ and „hows‟ of the tests and the ways of interpreting and approaching each test.

Students sat for a two day practice in July and their responses were outsourced for marking and individual advice. This information was followed up internally with meeting times set aside for each student. As an outcome of the results of the practice Writing Task, Multiple Choice and Short Response tests conducted at the QCS Conference, the weekly QCS class practice sessions were redesigned this year to teach students strategies in approaching the tests and specifically address individual needs through

the Respect, Responsibility and Resilience model of learning designed by the Deputy Principal:

Respect for their own levels of knowledge and understanding;

Responsibility to themselves as individuals and as a member of the cohort;

Resilience when faced with questions that at first glance might appear too difficult.

Photo 5: Seniors 2010

Reporting

RGGS reports comment on each student‟s progress in individual subjects according to a three step process: Strengths; Weaknesses (if any), Suggestions.

This enables each teacher to communicate, within the context of their subject, in a way that clearly articulates a student‟s strengths and highlights areas of learning or application to learning which could be improved.

Each report for students in Years 7 – 12 is accompanied by a five-point achievement scale of A-E. This scale measures each student‟s achievement against the overall distribution of peer achievements within the subject studied. The numbers listed equate with the academic placements of the whole year-level cohort in that subject.

Pastoral care

In 2010 staff developed a Pastoral Care Program where themes of personal development and respect were explored with students. Each year level had small Care groups which were involved in a range of conversations and activities.

This new program was overseen by two Coordinators, the Deputy Principal and the School Counsellor. Prep - Year 6 guided by the Deputy Principal; Year 7 - Year 9 guided by the Middle School Pastoral Care Coordinator; Year 10 - Year

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Restorative Practices were used throughout the year.

School management

Leadership Team

The School is managed by the Senior Leadership Team which comprises:

Ms Melinda Scash (Principal from July 2010) BEd (Language, Literature, Psychology), MACE, MACEL

Ms Deb Owens (Deputy Principal) (resigned 31 December 2010) MArts, GradDip Women‟s Studies, BA, DipEd

Mrs Sandra McClelland (Bursar)

Mrs Josephine Carroll (Assistant Principal Boarding) CertT

Dr John Fry (Assistant Deputy Principal) BAppSc (Phys) (Hons); GradDipT (Sec); PhD

Mrs Lauren Sharpe (Finance Manager) BBus, CPA

Mr Robin Fay (Enterprise Manager) BDesSt (Arch) (see Figure 1 – Organisational Chart 2010 – page 5).

The School’s financial systems

The School uses The Alpha School System (TASS) which is the main database system that contains the accounting ledgers, billing and student management systems.

MYOB Fixed Assets module is used to record and monitor the schools assets and Attache for the School‟s payroll system.

Mrs Lauren Sharpe is responsible for the School‟s financial operations. Mrs Sharpe is a Qualified Certified Practising Accountant.

Annual audit

The RGGS Board of Trustees is a body corporate originally established in 1892 under the Grammar Schools Act 1860 and now operates under the Grammar Schools Act 1975, the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 and as a statutory body under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982.

The Board is subject to an annual audit by the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) under the Auditor-General Act 2009.

In 2006, tenders were called by QAO with Prosperity Audit Services winning the contract for three years which was later extended for another two years. This is therefore Prosperity Audit Services last audit year with Rockhampton Girls Grammar School, as Bentley‟s Brisbane (Audit) Pty Ltd has been appointed as the contract auditor for financials years ending 2011, 2012 and 2013.

The results of the 2010 Annual Audit were satisfactory and accordingly, Prosperity Audit Services have issued an unqualified audit opinion.

In the opinion of the Board of Trustees, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the School will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

Information systems and record keeping

Throughout 2010, RGGS has continued to implement sound record keeping practices in accordance with provisions of the Public Records Act 2002, Information Standard 40: Recordkeeping and Information Standard 31; Retention and Disposal of Public Records..

School location and contact details

RGGS is located on approximately six (6) hectares of Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) land on the corner of Denham and Agnes Streets, overlooking the city centre of Rockhampton, Queensland. Contact details are as follows:

Postal Address: PO Box 776, Rockhampton Q 4700 Telephone No: 07 4930 0912 Facsimile No: 07 4930 0981 Email Address: PrincipalAssistant@rggs.qld.edu.au Internet Address: www.rggs.qld.edu.au

School support groups

The Parents & Friends Assoc Inc (P&F)

Report by Mr Ken Murphy (President): Since the last report, the P&F has held a very successful Bulls-n-Barrels event at the Great Western Arena. The event has become a huge fundraiser for the P&F and would never be possible without the support from the owners of the Great Western Arena. The event has continued to grow with excellent publicity from the local and state media for the school. A large donation was once again made to the Queensland Cancer Council for breast cancer research.

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The remaining funds from this event have been used to pay for construction of the second stage of the smart new fencing along Agnes Street. Gathering parents and friends of the school together creates a wonderful atmosphere of friendship and this is a hallmark of RGGS that is the envy of other schools in the district. Many thanks to all those sponsors and families, who have supported the event in so many ways.

The annual elections of the P&F were held in February. I was re-elected as President with Mr Greg MacKenzie and Mr Brett Nicholls as Vice-Presidents, Mrs Jenny Leyden as Secretary and Mrs Julie Murphy as Treasurer. Thank you to those people for accepting the positions and working tirelessly throughout the year.

The Carnival Morning Tea was held once again in the new shade shelter. Students provided entertainment and also waited on the tables. Thank you to the businesses that supported the event with multi-draw raffle prizes, parents who supplied the food and the patrons of the event. Once again this is an opportunity for the school to go on display to the greater community.

Members of the P&F worked with the Race Day committee to ensure the Race Day was a huge success again this year. P&F members cooked during the week, set up at Callaghan Park and worked throughout the afternoon whilst maintaining good humour throughout despite the inclement weather.

The P&F shop continued to run very efficiently under the supervision of Mrs Debbie Hunt. The shop was opened for a few hours during the pupil free days in second and third terms to allow greater access for parents. Appointments have been arranged to cater for new and continuing students and these have worked well.

The Cattle Club has remained inactive during the year and with the extremely poor seasonal conditions rural families struggled with last year, this has been a good decision.

As the year draws to a close and many families leave the school, may I thank you on behalf of the P&F for your support throughout the years. It has been a pleasure to work with you all.

On behalf of all P&F members may I take this opportunity to thank Mrs Mouritz for her cooperation and assistance throughout the year and we wish her well for the future. With her guidance the school has continued to rebuild and I am sure that the future is now strong as it faces the future. I also take this opportunity to welcome Ms Scash to the school and we look forward to working closely with her.

As this is my last year as President of the P&F, I thank all of the school community for their support. It has been a wonderful and fulfilling journey. Thank you

The RGGS Race Day Committee Inc

Report by Mrs Vicki Jackson (Chairperson): As 2010 Girls Grammar Race dawned, I watched the skies with nervous anticipation. Always mindful that one year would see wet weather, our committee had often considered contingency plans with the hope we would never need to put them in place.

The upgrading of the track by the Rockhampton Jockey Club had reduced our area available to set up Gazebos on the running rail. Fortunately because of that, we had organised for a second marquee, the Gazebo Marquee, to be erected and we were able to move the front tables further into the Marquee to avoid the showers. My sincere apologies to those who were a little cosy, however we thought guests would prefer intimacy over being showered.

The committee, again forced by the erosion of our space by the track upgrade, elected to cater only for two areas this year instead of three which in previous years had included a separate concourse bar area. As it turned out, the decision made little or no impact upon the income raised and certainly the decision made it easier for our bar and wait staff.

We gratefully appreciated the continuing sponsorship from the local business community who maintained their corporate sponsorship in what had been a difficult financial year for business. Many of our corporate sponsors include those initial sponsors in 2002. Our corporate marquee was filled to capacity and interested sponsors remain on a waiting list.

Photo 6: RGGS P&F Bulls n Barrels Fundraising

The reunions swelled our numbers in the Gazebo Marquee as past students rekindled acquaintances. To my surprise horror, netball was playing on the big screen in the marquee instead of the races due to

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some technical interference beyond our control. Mostly, our guests were good humoured about the problem or amidst the frivolity of the day they did not notice.

As in past years my committee is indebted to the school chef Mark Thompson whose food was superb and commented upon by guests. Our day would not be possible without the untiring efforts of Miriam Gunn and Pat O‟Beirne (and family) and the hospitality students. The students‟ professionalism is commendable. Once again we were fortunate to have Chris Gillogley, a professional in the hospitality industry, formerly of Cassidy‟s Seafood and Steakhouse and now of Dan Murphy‟s to assist the students. His leadership by example in the Corporate Marquee is a great inspiration to the students.

My gratitude extends to the school community who bought or sold raffle tickets on behalf of our cause, as well as those parents who, though unable to sell raffle tickets, made a generous donation to our fundraising efforts. My special thanks to members of the Old Girls Association for their contribution to the raffle.

Members of the P&F took up jobs on the day and most importantly Ken Murphy ably managed the bar with his many helpers drawn from the school community as well as the Outriggers Club. A special thank you to all parents and friends.

Television and newspaper coverage of the event was extensive under the capable organisation of Wendy Mulry who once again coordinated both publicity and the fashions in the field which attracts enormous interest.

Finally, I wish to acknowledge the loyalty and support of my committee members. Wendy Mulry who through her media and travel career, provides incredible publicity and financial sponsorship both personally and from her corporate contacts. Glenys Orford, a school parent who together with her husband Wayne, a builder (how lucky!) is ever prepared to run errands, undertake carpentry and other practical tasks on short notice, and decorate the magnificent bougainvillea arch for which Girls Grammar Race Day is renowned. The entry was complemented by the magnificent floral display provided by the Dargel Family of Fitzroy Nurseries.

My appreciation to committee member Veronica Goddard and her husband who each year, are our gate keepers, ensuring smooth entry to our area. Veronica kindly volunteered to coordinate the raffle which can at times be a most unrewarding and frustrating task however whatever is made from the raffle ultimately benefits the school. Jenny Luck is always prepared to undertake any task allotted to her and it is particularly reassuring to have an

experienced hand (past student and teacher) to help with volunteers.

We welcomed Merin Weston to the committee as the coordinator with the school who ably kept open the line of communication between the school and our committee. A special thanks to the committee secretary Holly Smith and my personal assistants Nicole Svensen and Raelene Perkins who ably assisted in administrative tasks. The committee is also indebted to Sally and Alyssa at the school reception and Kim in the Principal‟s office who are always ever willing to pass on messages and assist where necessary.

It is only with such loyal support from the workers and the business community that the Race Day is able to continue as a significant fundraiser for the school. Preparations are already underway for the 2011 Girls Grammar Race Day on Saturday 18 June 2011. PLEASE MARK YOUR DIARIES.

The RGGS – Old Girls’ Assoc Inc (OGA)

Report by Ms Jill Liddell (Vice-President): This report of the RGGS Old Girls‟ Association (OGA) reflects on a year with a difference. It is the first time in the history of our Association that we have been without a President. Nominations were not forthcoming for the position prior to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 2 March, 2010 - nor have any been received since then. As the retiring President, I accepted nomination and was elected to the role of Vice-President. It is in that capacity I have been fulfilling the „presidential‟ role!. Hopefully this explains the title at the head of this report.

The other office bearers elected at that time were as follows:

President: - Vice-President: Jill Liddell Secretary: Betty Spence School Liaison Officer: Margaret Black Treasurer: Shelley Chisholm Membership Secretary and Chit Chat Editor: Marilyn Watts

Continuing Committee Members: Jan Davison;

Lurline Jones; Linley Kingsley; Margaret Littleton; Janet McKenzie; Margo McKenzie; Robyn Meredith; Val Phillips; Beryl Thompson and Beverly Young.

It was with much enthusiasm that we welcomed a new Committee member, Shelby Goddard. Shelby graduated from Year 12 in 2009 so she is certainly the youngest committee member known to me in my time with our OGA. It is most exciting to have her as one of our dynamic team.

Secretary Betty Spence continues doing her splendid job of keeping our Minutes accurate,

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correspondence up-to-date, being mindful of tasks to be done and generally having her finger on the pulse at all times. Her efforts are appreciated very much indeed.

Treasurer Shelley Chisholm accepted nomination and was re-elected for her third year. It is of concern to me how she will be replaced? She oversees the finances of our Association meticulously. Thank you so very much Shelley. Janet McKenzie works closely with Shelley at audit time and for that we are also very grateful as this helps the Association‟s budget very much. Thank you, Janet.

Liaison Officer Margaret Black is of course the „constant‟ of our OGA. Her dedication to, knowledge of and work done on behalf of our OGA is mammoth. Any success I may have had as President and now one year as Vice-President is due to Margie‟s patience with my forgetfulness and quiet support in helping me to get things done. She‟s not only a personal pal from our school days but a fine example of what our Association is all about. Endless, sincere thanks Margaret.

In her capacity as Membership Secretary and Chit Chat Editor, Marilyn Watts also continues to do a sterling job. Words really fail me in trying to thank Marilyn. With our OGA membership totalling 685 as at 1

st November 2010, that indicates the work

involved in coping with invoices, over-dues, lost members, setting the Chit Chat up for publication –and that‟s just for starters. Our thanks really are immeasurable. Simply and sincerely – thank you Marilyn.

I would like to add an additional “Thank You” to Margaret Littleton. In the absence of a President, and with the newly elected Vice President absent for three months overseas, Margaret stepped in to chair meetings and provide general support in her capacity as the immediate past Vice-President. I would like to thank her publicly for this – and her stalwart on-going support of our OGA.

My final thanks are many indeed for the newly elected and re-elected committee members. I am comfortable in knowing that I can always call on them for information, support, replies to queries sent via email, providing small gifts for the June luncheon, folding Chit-Chats if they can and just generally being excellent committee members. Thank you one and all.

As always, branch luncheons continue to be a highlight of the OGA year. The fun and chatter on these occasions is uplifting. The lunch gatherings this year were held in Yeppoon (May), Rockhampton (June), Gladstone (July), Townsville (August), Biloela (September), and Brisbane (November). Unfortunately, Mackay did not have their usual luncheon get-together this year.

Thanks must be extended to Denise Woods (Edwards) of Stewart‟s Department store for her donation of a Lucky Door Prize for our Queensland Day June luncheon held again at Signatures Restaurant. The lucky winner was Pam Jensen – a just reward for her travelling in from Biloela for this occasion.

A warm welcome was also extended to Rob Fay, the newly appointed Enterprise Manager. This role is an important link between the OGA and the school itself and we welcome his interest and support of our Association with his attendance not only to the June luncheon but also Yeppoon and Biloela as well. Thank you very much Rob.

We are always doubly rewarded when the Principal is able to attend any OGA function. In June, it transpired that Bev Mouritz would be attending for the last time since she retired from her position as Principal on July 23. Whilst we wish her well, we will also miss her very much. The committee were able to express their sentiments to Bev at a lunch get-together held at Jo’s Restaurant on July 21. A small gift was presented to her at this time but the Committee also approved that Bev be accepted as an Associate Member of the OGA which recognition was given to her at her official retirement at RGGS on October 16, 2010.

As an Association, we welcome Ms Melinda Scash to her new role and look forward to working with her on projects where Old Girls may be of help and assistance.

The RGGS OGA continued to provide support to the P&F Association by attending their morning tea in May and to the RGGS Race Day Carnival Committee in June by manning a table at the point of entry to Callaghan Park and selling raffle tickets for them. Helping both of these groups in this way is a „win-win‟ for OGA members who are able to attend. We enjoy fun and fellowship while working together plus know that we are helping other important groups of the School‟s community in support of the students and teachers at RGGS.

Whilst our Chit Chat endeavours to record the loss and passing of old girls for the information of members, I would like to make mention of three very special ladies who were very supportive of our OGA. They are Lady Shirley McCamley (Tindale) who was killed in an aircraft accident earlier this year and Judy Winterbine (Dreversen) and Robyn Bryant (Millroy) who each lost their battle with cancer in June and October respectively. Their friendship enriched the lives of many and memory of them will keep us strong. They are missed.

I would also like to report on the success of the AGM of the Brisbane branch. For a period of time, it seemed that the branch was in danger of closing

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due to health concerns of the previous committee. Thanks to the wonderful efforts of our Editor, Marilyn Watts, who sent out an appeal to all Brisbane members, the following committee was elected on 21 September: President - Jan Cornfoot; Vice-President – Sandra Lewis; Secretary – Victoria McLachlan; Treasurer – Susan Mackie; Newsletter Editor – Amy Capper; Membership Secretary – Glenis Smith.

Sincere thanks go to each of those members who nominated themselves for committee positions, together with congratulations on your election to office. Thank you for your interest in keeping the Brisbane branch as a functioning body. Tribute must be paid to Betty Griffiths (Hannah) who has been President, Secretary, Treasurer and Newsletter editor single handed for quite a number of years. Her efforts went way beyond the call of duty. Thank you Betty so very much.

It is always good to have the annual Xmas dinner to look forward to as a fun – and tasty - way to close a busy and productive year. Rockhampton‟s OGA function will be held on November 12 with Brisbane‟s on November 27. Each branch will celebrate with due accord, I am sure.

In closing this annual report, it is time to offer the very best wishes from the OGA to the graduating class of 2010. We wish you every success in your respective endeavours. To those who receive a gift of Life Membership to the OGA from your family – welcome to our fellowship.

I also re-iterate sincere best wishes to our new Principal Melinda Scash. As Vice-President I have already had many productive occasions to speak with Melinda about OGA related matters and I certainly look forward to the times she is able to join in our festivities. To all members of the RGGS community, may the Christmas season be blessed with the richness of joy and love that it is meant to be.

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Photo 7: Cutting the cake - 1954 Junior Class Reunion

School Governance

The School is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor in Council for a period of four years with the next election due in 2011. The Board comprises seven members: three elected by and from the Roll of Electors and four recommended by the Board for nomination by the Minister for Education and Training.

The Trustees hold office for four years and at the end of that time, are eligible for re-election or re-nomination. The Board is supported by the Secretary to the Board who also holds the role of the School Bursar.

Board membership

Ministerial Nominees

Mr Philip Hancock (Chairman) BInfoTech (CompSc) CSU, GradDip FacMgt UC Director, Division of Facilities Management, Central Queensland University (CQU)

Mr Noel Livingston (Treasurer) Licensed Real Estate Agent

Dr Judith Hancock AM (Appointed 11 November 2010) BSc, Grad Dip Ed Admin, MPhil, DUniv (QUT), MACE, LFAPC

Mr John Bryant (Appointed 11 November 2010) BBus, FCA, CMC, MAICD, MIMC

Subscriber Nominees

Ms Suzanne Phillips BA (Hons) UQ, MACE Experienced Senior Teacher Languages Education Queensland

Mrs Alice Hare BOcc.Thy UQ, ASDA Occupational Therapist, Queensland Health Teacher of Speech and Drama

Mrs Marilyn Watts (resigned 31 March 2010) GradCert (Public Sector Management) Flinders University Principal Consultant, Shared Service Agency Department of Public Works

Mrs Vicki Bastin-Byrne (Appointed 11 November 2010) Retail Business Owner

Ex-officio Members of the Board

Mrs Bev Mouritz (Principal) (resigned 23 September 2010) MEd (Mathematics), BEd, DipT QUT Grad Dip Health Promotion, MACE

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Mr David Loader OAM (Acting Principal during absences of the Principal) BSc, Med, FACE, FACEL, FAIM

Ms Melinda Scash (Principal) From August 2010 BEd (Language, Literature, Psychology), MACE, MACEL

Mrs Sandra McClelland (Bursar) Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Mrs Lauren Sharpe (Finance Manager) BBus, CPA

Board attendance

The Board met on 10 occasions during 2010. Attendances were as follows:

Phil Hancock 10/10

Noel Livingston 9/10

Suzanne Phillips 9/10

Alice Hare 8/10

Marilyn Watts 2/2

Judith Hancock 0/1

John Bryant 1/1

Vicki Bastin-Byrne 1/1

Beverley Mouritz 5/5

David Loader 2/2

Melinda Scash 3/3

Sandra McClelland 10/10

Lauren Sharpe 10/10

Board statutory functions and powers

Statutory functions of the Board are to:

supervise, maintain and control the conduct of the School for which the Board is constituted

erect, alter, add to, purchase or sell buildings used or to be used for or in connection with the School

effect general improvements to the premises used or to be used for or in connection with the School

provide in the School courses of instruction

make rules with respect to:

fees and charges to be paid in relation to students enrolled or to be enrolled at the School

management and control of the School;

discipline and conduct of students enrolled at the School.

Statutory powers of the Board of Trustees acting within the Grammar Schools Act 1975 include exercising and performing such powers, authorities,

functions and duties as are conferred or imposed upon it by the Act. Specific powers of the Board of Trustees include the power to:

make by-laws about elections under the Grammar Schools Act 1975

establish trust funds and to accept gifts and the like subject to conditions

establish investment common funds

appoint employees

establish and maintain a Superannuation Scheme subject to the Auditor-General Act 2009.

enter into financial arrangements under the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982.

Board reporting

The Board is supported by the Board Secretary and two sub-committees: Finance Committee, and the Workplace Health and Safety Committee.

The Finance Committee provides advice and reports to the Board on the financial strategies and practices required to achieve sound financial corporate governance within legislative requirements.

The Workplace Health & Safety Committee presents a report to the Board each term on workplace health and safety matters.

Each month the Principal presents a report to the Board which outlines educational initiatives, staff and student welfare issues and any other matters that require Board consent or that could be of concern to the Board.

From information contained in these reports, enrolments are monitored against budget to ensure that the School is on target to meet the performance indicator benchmarks established in the Strategic Business Plan 2009-2012.

Finance committee

The Finance Committee is a sub-committee of the Board and is chaired by the Treasurer, Mr Noel Livingston.

The Committee‟s role is to oversee the financial position of the School through monitoring the budget, managing bad debts, setting financial policy, addressing financial and operational risk management and reporting matters for further discussion to the Board.

Other members of the Finance Committee are Mr Philip Hancock (Chairman of the Board) and Mr John Bryant, a Chartered Accountant and Certified

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Management Consultant who has been a financial consultant to the School for many years.

The School‟s Finance Manager attends the meetings and provides the Finance Committee with the latest financial figures for their review, discussion and recommendations.

Due to the size of the school, Rockhampton Girls Grammar does not have an Audit Committee or a Risk Management Committee. The Finance Committee is responsible for addressing these issues.

Similarly, there is no internal audit function within the school. A full year financial statement audit was conducted by Prosperity Audit Services.

Committee attendance

The Committee met on 10 occasions during 2010. Attendances were as follows:

Noel Livingston, Treasurer 10/10

Philip Hancock, Chairman 9/10

John Bryant 1/1

Bev Mouritz, Principal 6/6

David Loader, Acting Principal 1/1

Melinda Scash, Principal 3/3

Sandra McClelland, Board Secretary 8/10

Lauren Sharpe, Finance Manager 10/10

Workplace Health & Safety Committee

Membership of the RGGS Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Committee includes the School Bursar Mrs Sandra McClelland (Chair), Workplace Health & Safety Officer (WHSO) Mr Jason Cox, Principal Ms Melinda Scash, Board Member Ms Suzanne Phillips, and representation from teaching, administrative and grounds staff and parents.

Reports presented at each meeting:

Health Centre Report

Accident and Injury Report

Rehabilitation Report

Security Log

Fire Evacuation Log

Science Report

The Bursar filled the role of WHSO (Workplace Health & Safety Officer) until the appointment of Mr Jason Cox who was welcomed at the meeting in September 2010.

The committee met throughout 2010 and discussed Workplace Health and Safety developments and new ways to improve existing frameworks. This has included:

Completion of WHS assessments on all building in the school with relevant recommendations and compliance dates.

Completion of annual emergency response training for all staff including use of emergency fire fighting equipment.

Completion of regular fire drills in both boarding and the day school.

Inclusion of WHS notices on daily notices as necessary.

Involvement of primary students in the Safe Work Australia Week in October each year.

WHSO professional development.

The committee consolidated existing workplace health and safety initiatives carried over from 2009 and examined the requirements of the new Work Health and Safety Act which comes into effect in 2012.

The WHSO attended the 2010 Safety in Schools conference and brought back to the committee important workplace health and safety initiatives for implementation in 2011. These include providing an understanding the link between the critical incident plan and the recovery management plan within the education sector.

The School underwent a Middle-sized Business Audit carried out by WHS Queensland in September 2010 and received a very positive report.

Professional Associations

Grammar Schools of Queensland Association

The School is a member of the Grammar Schools Queensland Association (GSQA). Board Member Mrs Marilyn Watts was the official delegate at one general meeting during 2010.

The Association works collectively to advance the interests of Queensland Grammar Schools established under the Grammar Schools Act of 1975 by:

Providing a forum for discussion of and information exchange about education, legal, governance, industrial relations and other issues of common interest to the Association.

Taking collective action on issues that have unanimity of agreement to act.

The Association will conduct its biannual conference in June 2011 with the host being the Toowoomba Grammar School.

Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ)

The School is a member of ISQ which represents and promotes the interests of independent schools. ISQ administers Block Grant Authority applications on behalf of the Queensland Government.

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Teaching staff members availed themselves of the many ISQ professional development opportunities during 2010. The Principal and Deputy Principal also attend the Annual ISQ Conference.

Consultancies

Financial/Accounting

Educational Financial Services:

Provision of general school and financial advice

$1,695

Procurement

Asset Technologies:

Provision of advice regarding IT

Services Upgrade

Intellibuild Australia

Provision of advice regarding Paterson

Heritage Restoration

$1,200

$1,000

Legal

Corrs Chambers Westgarth:

Provision of advice regarding

employment contracts and general

legal matters

$9,102.50

Industrial Relations

John Redsell – Employer Services:

Provision of advice on staff enterprise

bargaining negotiations (including

accommodation and travel)

Fahl ER Pty Ltd

Provision of staff mediation

Dept of Justice and Attorney

Provision of staff mediation and

debriefing

$12,233.68

$9,114

$1,042.05

Strategic Planning

Daintree Residential Pty Ltd

Provision of advice and recommendations for key strategic direction in pedagogy and long-term financial sustainability (including Accommodation and travel)

CPEM Consulting Group

Provision of advice regarding leadership direction (including accommodation)

$28,238.73

$10,324.49

Overseas travel

No overseas travel was undertaken during 2010.

Our performance in 2010

The RGGS Strategic Business Plan 2009-2012 is based on the strategic impetus to strengthen the School‘s Learning for Life ethos such that graduates of Rockhampton Girls Grammar School emerge as young women of the 21st century, prepared to meet life’s challenges, capable of problem solving for sustainability and personal, rewarding growth.

The Plan is centred around three strategic focuses:

Community promotion

High performance culture

Financial sustainability

Focus 1: Community promotion

To become known within the local and wider community as a small school with smaller than average class sizes, providing a high quality education for girls in a regional environment, boarding for country students from Year 6, staffed by quality experienced teachers and boarding mistresses, plus a Prep-Year 12 continuum of learning. We will work to ensure that this information is dispersed by word of mouth and by publicly promoting the school across a variety of media forums to:

Strategies to achieve this objective include promoting the school across a variety of media forums to:

Emphasise the uniqueness of RGGS

Establish the curriculum in the real world of industry and business, engineering sciences and environmental studies

Performance:

Registration of the School with the Industry Capability Network as a service provider to place the School at the forefront of businesses and manufacturers, particularly those expanding their role in the Central Queensland region

Strongly represented at the Rockhampton Eisteddfod.

Continuing to retain the market niche of girls only boarding through maintaining market confidence in the quality of boarding.

The Enterprise Manager continues to market the school, seeking grants and sponsorships and engaging with the business community for philanthropic support.

Developing partnerships between RGGS Science faculty and CQUniversity in relation to Science opportunities.

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Focus 2: High performance culture

To be widely recognized as a school with high expectations for endeavour from staff and students, RGGS will focus on developing a strong performance culture.

Strategies to achieve this objective of attracting and retaining high quality staff and students who thrive within the culture of performance include:

Promote broad, challenging curricular, co-curricular and pastoral programs to attract high quality staff

Recognize an engaged, satisfied culture within the school

Develop a climate easily able to attract and retain high performing staff

Performance:

Professional development for all staff at the commencement of the year on “Self and School Culture”.

Extension of working hours for School Counsellor has been very beneficial. The formation of a Student Welfare Committee which meets weekly to discuss issues and strategies to assist students at risk academically and pastorally.

A program for students of Japanese who graduated from the Immersion program at a local state school. One of the CLIP program teachers delivers the Year 8 SOSE program in Japanese on Saturday mornings.

The employment of Kerr Solutions to upgrade the technology within RGGS.

Links to be fostered with Brisbane and Townsville Universities to attract under-graduate teachers for their resident teaching placement.

Focus 3: Financial sustainability

Further build upon the School’s strong reputation of quality education within a safe, nurturing, educational environment to solidify its financial stability with the view to long term sustainability.

Strategies to achieve this objective include:

Oversee sound financial decision-making through the implementation and annual review of 5 and 10 year plans

Increase volume of students

Monitor fee structure

Reduce costs

Retain government support beyond 2010.

Performance:

The introduction of the RGGS Out of School Hours Care facility from January 2010 – before School, after school and vacation care is accommodated in the lower primary area of the school – hence the recent changes to the grounds and lower primary building. Licence approval was granted for the commencement of the 2010 school year.

The introduction of the Yeppoon bus run in 2009 has proven very successful and has necessitated the purchase of a bus with larger capacity to cater for the increasing numbers.

Increase of 7% in school fees for 2010 for tuition, boarding and levies. The fees continue to be competitive with other schools in the Rockhampton region and include a compulsory tuition levy covering activities such as school camps, excursions, competition entrance fees etc. This makes the RGGS School Fee Structure „all inclusive‟ with minimal add-on charges during the school year.

Finance 2010

RGGS operates as a not-for-profit entity and reinvests revenue raised back into the school through capital infrastructure and strategic planning for long-term financial stability.

The largest portion of the School‟s operating expenses in 2010 related to staff costs, including salaries and wages, superannuation and workers compensation payments.

Figure 4: Operating expenditure

A salary and wage increase of 4.5% was applied across the board for the period 1 July to 31 December 2010. This area of operating expenditure will continue to dominate the majority of RGGS costs due to the importance of attracting and retaining highly qualified and dedicated staff.

Operating expenditure remains comparative with other years. The School‟s tuition expenses cover the curriculum based activities undertaken by

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students, where boarding costs largely relate to the catering and laundry needs of students in our boarding houses.

Figure 5: Operating income

Tuition Fees, Boarding Fees and Commonwealth Grants make up the majority of RGGS operating income in 2010.

„Other‟ School income includes the rental of School facilities and the residential premises held on RGGS land.

Building the Education Revolution 2010

Because of the funding made available through the BER, we were able to undertake the following projects:

Middle Primary Playground Equipment and Shade Shelter through the National School Pride Program

Upgrade of the School Gym to encompass an assembly area, small group performances and fitness equipment rooms through the Primary Schools for the 21

st Century Program.

Capital works for 2010

Photo 8: BER P21 Project – Mouritz Primary Multi-Purpose Hall

The National School Pride Program was completed during 2010 and the Primary Schools for the 21

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Century Project is almost complete as at 31 December 2010. Minor furnishings are required in the refurbished building to fully finalise this project. Other funding approvals for 2010

Funding application approvals were received to undertake the following projects during 2010:

The acquisition of computers to bring the RGGS student: computer ratio for Years 9 – 12 to 1:1. This funding occurred through the National Secondary School Computer Fund and the Digital Education Revolution.

Refurbishment of Jackson House boarding facilities - approximate cost of $660,000. State funding has been approved through the Block Grant Authority.

Upgrading of McKeague Hall to a multipurpose area for cross-curricular practical activities – approximate cost $550,000. State funding has been approved through the Block Grant Authority.

Full removal and replacement of asbestos areas – approximate cost $550,000. Funding has been approved from the Asbestos Replacement and Removal Fund.

Other major expenditure for 2010

In response to increased interest and enrolments from the Central Coast region, the School purchased a White Higer 33 seater vehicle.

Photo 9: White Higer Bus

The School‟s IT infrastructure is to undergo a complete upgrade during December 2010 and January 2011. This includes the purchase of new servers, additional computers and the installation of wireless networking throughout the school.

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Looking forward

Outlook for 2011

Initiatives for 2011 under the direction of the new principal include:

the introduction of dance as a curriculum subject appointment of a second Music teacher with expertise in dance

The introduction of laptops for Year 7 and Year 10 students of the School for everyday use

A restructure of the School

Stronger focus on senior Pathways

Stronger links with CQ TAFE and CQUniversity

The introduction of:

o project leadership roles

o Excellence programs

Relocation of Reception

The refurbishment of classrooms

Improved communication with the School Community

Paterson House Refurbishment Appeal

Future Capital Works

Throughout 2011 the School‟s Strategic Plan includes:

Upgrading McKeague Hall to a multipurpose area for cross-curricular practical activities – approximate cost $550,000

Full removal and replacement of asbestos areas – approximate cost $550,000

Projected numbers for 2012

At the commencement of 2011 RGGS has waiting lists at three levels: Year 5, Year 7 and Year 11.

It is anticipated that boarding numbers will remain constant around 140 to 150 students.

Table 12 – Projected numbers for 2012

Year Group

Current Numbers 2011

Budgeted Numbers 2012

P 11 15

1 7 17

2 12 11

3 15 13

4 5 14

5 25 8

6 13 22

7 27 20

8 43 42

9 47 43

10 45 45

11 58 55

12 33 53

Totals 342 358

In 2013 we propose to open a second Year 7 class.

2012 – 120 Years

In 2012, we celebrate 120 years‟ success in education.

Capital works for 2012

An application for a BGA Grant for the following project has been approved and it is expected that these works will be carried out in 2012.

Refurbishment of Jackson House boarding facilities - approximate cost of $660,000

Construction of a new Prep building to be located adjacent to the Lower Primary area

Non Scholae Sed Vitae

(Not only for school but for life we are learning)

Translation of the Latin motto adopted in 1894 by the School.

The motto reflects the philosophy of Miss Helen E. Downs, the first Headmistress of the School 1892-

1906.

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History of the School Song

Forty Years On is a song written by Edward Ernest Bowen (Schoolmaster at Harrow School 1859-1901) and

John Farmer in 1872 as the Harrow School Song. The song is about life at school and is meant to give pupils

now, an idea of what it will be like in forty years when they return to their old school, and to remind old boys

about school life. RGGS adopted one of the verses and the music of the Harrow School song and then added

different lyrics for the chorus and remaining verse for the RGGS school song.

The School Song

What are we working for here at our lessons

Why join together in book lore and play

Forty years on will be answered these questions

If our school motto speaks clearly today.

Not only for school but for life we are learning

Life with its duties, pleasure and cares

Hearts bright with hope, with ambition high burning

Hearts of true women our school time prepares.

Chorus

Do your best! Do your best! Do your best!

Give again our dear School’s ringing cry

Sounding north and south and west

Non scholae sed vitae

Forty years on when afar and asunder

Parted are those who are singing today

When we look back and forgetfully wonder

What we were like in our work and our play.

Then it may be there will often come o’er us

Whispers of notes like the catch of a song

Visions of girlhood will float then before us

Echoes of dreamland will bear them along.

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Glossary of terms

Definition Meaning

ACER Australian Council for Education Research

AGSRC Average Government School Recurrent Costs

AQTF Australian Quality Training Framework

ISQ Independent Schools of Queensland

ASBA Association of School Bursars and Administrators

BEAQ Business Educators‟ Association of Queensland

CBRC Cabinet Budget Review Committee

DEST Department of Education, Science & Training (Federal)

DET Department of Education & Training (State)

DOGIT Deed of Grant in Trust

EBA Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

ETRF Education and Training Reforms for the Future

FFPOS Full Fee Paying Overseas Student

FTE Full Time Equivalent

GSA Grammar Schools Association

GST Goods & Services Tax

HEIA Home Economics Institute of Australia

ICT Information Communication Technology

IT Information Technology

KLA Key Learning Areas

LOTE Language Other Than English

MYSA Middle Years of Schooling Australia

NAPLAN National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy

NMS National Minimum Standard

OP Overall Position

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Definition Meaning

QAO Queensland Audit Office

QCAN Queensland Children‟s‟ Activity Network

QCE Queensland Certificate of Education

QCS Queensland Core Skills

QISSN Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball

QSA Queensland Studies Authority

QTAC Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

QTC Queensland Treasury Corporation

RGGS Rockhampton Girls Grammar School

SES Socioeconomic Status

SRI School Resources Index

VET Vocational Education and Training

TAFE Technical And Further Education

TASS The Alpha School System

WHS Workplace Health & Safety

WHSO Workplace Health & Safety Officer

WRC Workplace Rehabilitation Coordinator

Copyright

© Rockhampton Girls Grammar School 2010

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Appendix A – Letter of Compliance

Letter of Compliance

29 March 2011 The Honourable Cameron Dick MP Minister for Education and Industrial Relations PO Box 15033 CITY EAST QLD 4002 Dear Minister I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2010 for the Rockhampton Girls Grammar School. I certify that this Annual Report complies with:

The prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009, and

The detailed requirements set out in the Annual Report Requirements for Queensland Government Agencies January 2010.

A checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements can be accessed at www.rggs.qld.edu.au

Yours sincerely

Philip J Hancock Chairman Board of Trustees Rockhampton Girls Grammar School

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Appendix B – Financial Statements

Financial Statements

A copy of the 2010 Audited Annual Financial Statements of the RGGS Board of Trustees prepared in accordance with the Financial Accountability Act 2009 is attached.

DOMICILE AND STATUS

BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS

Dr Judith Hancock - BSc, Grad Dip Ed Admin, MPhil, DUniv (QUT), MACE, LFAPC (11 November 2010 - Current)

CONTENTS PAGE

Statement of Comprehensive Income 2

Statement of Financial Position 3

Statement of Changes in Equity 4

Statement of Cash Flows 5

Notes To and Forming Part of the Financial Statements 6

Management Certificate 24

Independent Audit Report 25

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

FINANCIAL REPORT 31 DECEMBER 2010

the School's head office of operations and principal place of residence being:

from income tax from the Commonwealth government. The School is domiciled in Rockhampton, Australia, with

The Rockhampton Girls' Grammar School was established in 1892. The School is a statutory body and is exempt

Mrs Vicki Bastin-Byrne (11 November 2010 - Current)

155 Agnes Street, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700

Mrs Alice Hare - BOcc.Thy, QU , ASDA (1 February 2008 - Current)

Mr Philip Hancock - BIT (Computer Science) CSU, GradDip FacMgt UC - Chairperson (1 January 2004 - Current)

Mr Noel Livingston - Deputy Chairperson and Treasurer (19 July 2007 - Current)

Mr John Bryant - B.Bus, FCA, CMC, MAICD, MIMC (11 November 2010 - Current)

Ms Suzanne Phillips - BA (Hons)UQ, MACE (1 January 2004 - Current)

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

NOTE 2010 2009

INCOME

$ $

Tuition Fees 2,210,463 1,992,114

Out of School Hours (OSHC) Fees 62,107 -

Boarding Fees 1,558,556 1,556,092

Interest 2 68,338 61,606

Donations 3 92,723 82,313

Rent 111,794 52,521

Building Levy 94,061 88,168

State Recurrent Grant 584,190 617,541

State Endowment Grant 17,000 25,500

Commonwealth Recurrent Grants 1,909,440 1,777,728

Commonwealth Other Grants 54,692 79,256

State Capital Grants 840,645 797,000

Other Income 4 298,916 312,720

Total Income 7,902,925 7,442,559

EXPENSES

Tuition 5 2,845,155 2,625,076

Boarding 6 1,155,063 1,105,815

Financial 7 128,852 154,901

Maintenance & Repairs 453,511 486,450

Administrative & General 8 1,792,050 1,343,069

Borrowing Costs 247,411 253,424

Depreciation 9 489,018 429,109

Total Expenses 7,111,060 6,397,844

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 791,865 1,044,715

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Revaluation Increment/(Decrement) on Land - (1,830,000)

Revaluation Increment/(Decrement) on Buildings - 2,616,037

Total Other Comprehensive Income - 786,037

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 791,865 1,830,752

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2010

NOTE 2010 2009

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents 11 796,592 1,706,084

Receivables 12 43,818 37,572

Other Assets 13 10,876 8,778

Total Current Assets 851,286 1,752,434

NON CURRENT ASSETS

Property, Plant & Equipment 14 35,014,441 33,553,271

Investment Property 14 173,940 178,400

Total Non Current Assets 35,188,381 33,731,671

Total Assets 36,039,667 35,484,105

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Payables 15 428,822 643,437

Other Financial Liabilities 16 9,035 34,199

Accrued Employee Benefits 17 233,065 224,102

Total Current Liabilities 670,922 901,738

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESOther Financial Liabilities 16 4,414,050 4,450,346

Accrued Employee Benefits 17 37,144 6,336

Total Non-current Liabilities 4,451,194 4,456,682

TOTAL LIABILITIES 5,122,116 5,358,420

NET ASSETS 30,917,551 30,125,685

EQUITY

Trust Fund for Bursaries 51,247 47,970

Revaluation Reserves 18 20,493,374 20,493,374

Retained Surpluses 10,372,930 9,584,341

TOTAL EQUITY 30,917,551 30,125,685

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009

Balance at 1 JanuaryGeneral Fund 9,584,341 8,537,936 20,493,374 19,707,337 30,077,715 28,245,273

Trust Fund 47,970 49,661 - - 47,970 49,661

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) - (General Fund) 788,588 1,046,405 - - 788,588 1,046,405

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) - (Trust Fund) 3,277 (1,690) - - 3,277 (1,690)

Profit for the Year 791,865 1,044,715 - - 791,865 1,044,715

Other Comprehensive Income:

Revaluation of Land - - - (1,830,000) - (1,830,000)

Revaluation of Buildings - - - 2,616,037 - 2,616,037

Balance at 31 DecemberGeneral Fund 10,372,930 9,584,341 20,493,374 20,493,374 30,866,304 30,077,715

Trust Fund 51,247 47,970 - - 51,247 47,970

Total Balance at 31 December 10,424,177 9,632,312 20,493,374 20,493,374 30,917,551 30,125,685

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

Total EquityAsset Revaluation ReserveRetained Earnings

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

NOTE 2010 2009

$ $

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Inflows:

Receipts from Students 4,083,423 3,571,982

Receipts from Government 2,510,630 2,420,769

Receipts from Capital Grants 991,289 876,256

Receipts from Other Activities 230,757 395,033

Interest Received 68,338 61,606

GST Received 315,159 229,337

8,199,596 7,554,983

Outflows:

Payments to Employees (3,780,087) (3,256,046)

Payments to Suppliers (2,605,632) (2,097,461)

Interest and Other Costs of Finance (251,820) (255,490)

GST Paid (468,536) (308,415)

(7,106,075) (5,917,412)

Net Cash Provided by (used in) Operating Activities 19 1,093,519 1,637,571

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Outflows:

Payments for Property, Plant and Equipment (1,945,728) (1,451,448)

Net Cash Provided by (used in) Investing Activities (1,945,728) (1,451,448)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Inflows:

Proceeds from Borrowings - 48,663

Outflows:

Repayment of Borrowings (57,285) (34,411)

Net Cash Provided by (used in) Financing Activities (57,285) 14,252

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (909,494) 200,375

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Financial Year 1,706,084 1,505,709

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Financial Year 11 796,590 1,706,084

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

Objectives and Principal Activities

(e) Cash Assets

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The School, established in 1892, provides for the educational needs of young women from

Preparatory to Year 12. Boarding students are accepted from Year 6.

Fees and charges including Tuition and Boarding Fees that are charged by the School are recognised

as revenues when invoices for the related goods/services are issued.

These financial statements constitute a general purpose financial statement. Except where stated, the

historical cost convention is used.

The financial statements include the value of all revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and equity of

the Rockhampton Girls' Grammar School.

(a) Basis of Accounting

(b) The Reporting Entity

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

In addition, the financial statements comply with the Treasurer's Minimum Reporting Requirements

for the year ending 31 December 2010, and other authoritative pronouncements.

(c) Revenue

Interest Income is recognised as revenue at the end of each month that it is received.

Other Sundry Income is recognised as revenue as it accrues.

(d) Grants and Contributions

Grants are recognised as revenue when they are received by the State or Commonwealth

Government.

Grants, contributions, donations and gifts that are non-reciprocal in nature are recognised as revenue

in the year in which the School obtains control over them. Where grants are received that are

reciprocal in nature, revenue is accrued over the term of the funding arrangements.

For the purposes of the Statement of Financial Position and the Statement of Cash Flows, cash

assets include all cash and cheques receipted but not banked at 31 December as well as deposits at

call with financial institutions.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

(f) Receivables

the first day of Term 1.

(g) Acquisitions of Assets

(h) Property, Plant and Equipment

Buildings and Infrastructure $10,000

Land $1

Other $5,000

Trade debtors are carried at nominal amounts due at the time of invoicing less any provision for

doubtful debts as the amounts are due for settlement upon the issue of the invoice. The collectability

of receivables is assessed periodically with provision being made for impairment. All known bad

debts were written off as at 31 December 2010.

Other debtors generally arise from transactions outside the usual operating activities of the School

and are recognised at their assessed values. Terms are a maximum of 30 days. No interest is

charged and no security is obtained.

Fees are due and payable on the first day of each term. For example, Term 1 fees are due on

Actual cost is used for the initial recording of all non-current physical and intangible asset acquisitions.

Cost is determined as the value given as consideration plus costs incidental to the acquisition,

including all other costs incurred in getting the assets ready for use, including architects' fees and

engineering design fees. However, any training costs are expensed as incurred.

Assets acquired at no cost or for nominal consideration are recognised at their fair value at date of

acquisition in accordance with AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment .

Items of property, plant and equipment with a cost or other value equal to or in excess of the following

thresholds are recognised for financial reporting purposes in the year of acquisition:

Items with a lesser value are expensed in the year of acquisition.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Class Rate (%)Buildings 1 - 2.5

Building Improvements 4

Ground Improvements 5

Furniture & Fittings 5-10

Plant & Equipment 10

Computer Equipment 20

Motor Vehicles 20

Library Books 5

Swimming Pool 2

Where assets have separately identifiable components that are subject to regular replacement, these

components are assigned useful lives distinct from the asset to which they relate and are depreciated

accordingly.

Land is not depreciated as it has an unlimited useful life.

Assets under construction (work-in-progress) are not depreciated until they are ready for use.

Property, plant and equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis so as to allocate the net cost or

revalued amount of each asset, less its estimated residual value, progressively over its estimated

useful life to the School.

(i) Revaluations of Non-Current Physical and Intangible Assets

For each class of depreciable asset the following depreciation and amortisation rates are used:

Plant and equipment are measured at cost. The carrying amounts for plant and equipment at cost

should not materially differ from their fair value.

(j) Amortisation and Depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment

On revaluation, accumulated depreciation is restated proportionately with the change in the carrying

amount of the asset and any change in the estimate of remaining useful life.

Non-current physical assets measured at fair value are comprehensively revalued at least once every

three years. Interim valuations, using appropriate indices, are performed on an annual basis where

there has been material variation in the index.

Land, buildings, infrastructure, major plant and equipment and heritage and cultural assets are

measured at fair value in accordance with AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment and Queensland

Treasury's Non-Current Asset Accounting Policies for the Queensland Public Sector.

Any revaluation increment arising on the revaluation of an asset is credited to the asset revaluation

reserve of the appropriate asset, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrement for the

asset previously recognised as an expense. A decrease in the carrying amount on revaluation is

charged as an expense, to the extent it exceeds the balance, if any, in the revaluation reserve relating

to that asset.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

(k) Leases

(l) Payables

(m) Other Financial Liabilities

(n) Employee Benefits

Interest bearing liabilities are recognised at book value as the amount contractually owing.

Finance leases are capitalised, recording an asset and a liability equal to the present value of the

minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Leased assets are depreciated

over their estimated useful lives where it is likely that the entity will obtain ownership of the asset or

over the term of the lease. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability

and the lease interest expense for the period. As at 31 December 2010, the School had one finance

lease with Esanda for IT Servers. This finance lease will cease in February 2011.

Prior history indicates that on average, sick leave taken each reporting period is less than the

entitlement accrued. This is expected to continue in future periods. Accordingly, it is unlikely that

existing accumulated entitlements will be used by employees and no liability for unused sick leave

entitlements is recognised.

For unpaid entitlements expected to be paid within 12 months, the liabilities are recognised at their

undiscounted values. For those entitlements not due to be paid within 12 months, the liabilities are

recognised at their present value, calculated using yields on Fixed Rate Commonwealth Government

bonds of similar maturity.

Lease payments for operating leases, where substanitally all the risks and benefits remain with the

lessor, are charged as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. As at 31 December 2010,

the School had three operating leases for three photocopiers, printer and bus. One of these operating

leases for 2 photocopiers and a printer will cease in May 2011.

Wages, Salaries, Recreation Leave, Sick Leave, and Long Service Leave

Trade creditors are recognised upon receipt of the goods or services ordered and the invoice, and are

measured at the agreed purchase/contract price, gross of applicable trade and other discounts.

Amounts owing are unsecured and are generally settled on 30 day terms or sooner.

Wages, salaries, recreation leave and long service leave due but unpaid at reporting date are

recognised in the Statement of Financial Position at the remuneration rates expected to apply at the

time of settlement and include related on-costs such as Work Cover premiums and employer

superannuation contributions.

As sick leave is non-vesting, an expense is recognised for this leave as it is taken.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

(n) Employee Benefits (continued)

(o) Financing/Borrowing Costs

(p) Insurance

(q) Taxation

(r) Issuance of Financial Statements

Rockhampton Girls' Grammar School provides employees with the opportunity to choose their

Superannuation Fund. The vast majority of employees are members of either the AMP Custom

Super Fund or the QIEC Super Fund. Contributions are expensed in the period in which they are paid

or payable. The School's obligation is limited to its contributions to these funds.

Rockhampton Girls' Grammar School had 50.77 full time equivalent employees at 31 December 2010

(45.5 FTE at 31 December 2009).

AON Risk Services Australia Limited insure the School's Non-Current Physical Assets, Student, Staff

and Volunteer Accident Protection, Director and Officer's Supplementary Legal Expenses, Statutory

Liability and Educator's Liability and Forgery. In addition, the School pays premiums to Work Cover

Queensland in respect of its obligations for employee compensation and student work experience

placements. Insurance is expensed in the period in which it relates.

Therefore, no liability is recognised for accruing superannuation benefits in these financial

statements.

Finance costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

Superannuation

The financial statements are authorised for issue by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School at the date of signing the Management Certificate as found on

page 24.

The School is a state body as defined under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 and is exempt

from Commonwealth taxation except for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Goods and Services Tax

(GST). FBT and GST are the only taxes accounted for by the School. GST credits receivable and

GST payable from/to the Australian Taxation Office are recognised and accrued.

Finance costs include interest on bank overdrafts and short-term and long-term borrowings.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Key Estimates — Impairment

Amounts included in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar. Comparative

information has been restated where necessary to be consistent with disclosures in the current

reporting period. The presentation currency is Australian dollars.

All Australian accounting standards and interpretations with future commencement dates are either

not applicable to the School's activities, or have no material impact on the School.

The School did not voluntarily change any of its accounting policies during 2010. The School is not

permitted to early adopt a new or amended accounting standard ahead of the specified

commencement date unless approval is obtained from the Treasury Department. Consequently, the

School has not applied any Australian accounting standards and interpretations that have been

issued but are not yet effective. The School applies standards and interpretations in accordance with

their respective commencement dates.

(u) New and Revised Accounting Standards

The School assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the

School that may lead to impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable

amount of the asset is determined. Value-in-use calculations performed in assessing recoverable

amounts incorporate a number of key estimates.

(t) Rounding and Comparatives

No impairment has been recognised for the year ended 31 December 2010.

Management evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial report based on

historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable

expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both

externally and within the School.

(s) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

2010 2009

$ $

NOTE 2 - INTEREST

General Fund 14,799 4,815

Trust Funds 53,539 56,791

Building Fund - -

68,338 61,606

NOTE 3 - DONATIONS

Donations for Capital Purposes 94,268 76,688

Scholarship (1,445) 5,450

General (100) 175

92,723 82,313

NOTE 4 - OTHER INCOME

Student Transport 26,049 8,214

Textbooks Income 28,768 25,836

State Needs Based Grants 71,612 79,100

Abstudy Grants - 21,290

P&F Chaplaincy Grant 20,000 20,000

Landcare Grant 1,000 -

Beverage Recycling Grant 3,340 -

Student Performances 3,448 1,882

Board & Lodging 7,803 9,279

Application & Enrolment Fees 27,541 26,300

Telephones 2,310 1,305

Profit/(Loss) Sale of Assets 9,091 (1,785)

Sundry 97,954 121,299

298,916 312,720

NOTE 5 - TUITION

Salaries and Wages - Tuition 2,342,328 2,165,616

Salaries and Wages - OSHC 58,705 -

Printing & Stationery 5,516 3,574

Subject Expenses 63,936 88,019

OSHC Expenses 20,560 -

Speech Night 13,406 14,102

Library Expenses 24,326 22,229

Magazine Expenses 9,890 7,768

School Performances 3,414 562

School Camp Expense 35,086 28,097

IT Services 33,452 62,830

Other 234,536 232,279

2,845,155 2,625,076

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

2010 2009

$ $

NOTE 6 - BOARDING

Salaries and Wages 429,100 410,141

Catering 419,859 447,931

Cleaning 198,600 198,234

Kitchen & Linen Replacements 1,989 2,159

Security 15,496 6,249

Laundry Contract 19,127 20,973

Other 70,892 20,128

1,155,063 1,105,815

NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL

Trustees Scholarships 51,584 52,255

Staff Remission of Fees 23,880 23,177

Audit Fees - Audit 22,920 36,440

Audit Fees - Non Audit - -

Accountancy Fees 1,533 3,740

Bank and Interest Charges 15,209 22,021

Other Professional Fees 13,726 17,268

128,852 154,901

No other fees have been paid to auditors other than that as disclosed above in Note 7.

NOTE 8 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL

Salaries and Wages 519,887 359,212

Superannuation 345,796 315,026

Long Service Leave Expense 109,894 31,842

Annual Leave Expense 13,732 -

Printing & Stationery 17,939 18,385

Light & Power 91,197 49,999

Telephone and Postage 56,407 49,925

Insurance 68,770 65,785

Rates 82,551 61,601

Motor Vehicle Expenses 36,632 23,625

Fringe Benefits Tax 1,508 1,053

Consultants Fees 64,928 72,073

Computer Expense 64,940 56,203

Bad and Doubtful Debts Expense 21,664 (904)

Advertising 72,757 83,011

Operating Leases 49,402 34,608

Other 174,046 121,625

1,792,050 1,343,069

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

2010 2009

$ $

NOTE 9 - DEPRECIATION

Administration Function 154,421 135,169

Boarding Function 110,503 96,979

Tuition Function 224,094 196,961

489,018 429,109

NOTE 10 - EMPLOYEE EXPENSES

Wages and Salaries 3,350,021 2,934,970

Employer Superannuation Contributions 345,796 315,026

Workers Compensation Premium 19,656 13,597

Other (Long Service Leave Expense) 109,894 31,842

Annual Leave Expense 13,732 -

3,839,099 3,295,435

NOTE 11 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

General Fund (ANZ) 65,367 183,930

General Fund (NAB) 358,466 -

Floats 862 862

Deposits at Call (QTC) 371,897 1,521,292

796,592 1,706,084

NOTE 12 - RECEIVABLES

Student Fees 66,880 60,861

OSHC Fees 3,795 -

Commercial Fees 2,047 -

less Provision Bad Debts (28,904) (23,289)

43,818 37,572

NOTE 13 - OTHER ASSETS

Prepayments 10,876 8,778

10,876 8,778

The School does not currently hold any cash that has a restriction governing how or where it is spent.

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

2010 2009

$ $

NOTE 14 - PROPERTY PLANT & EQUIPMENT

Land

Oval Sporting Facilities - at independent valuation Dec 09 403,053 403,053

Land (Deed of Grant) - at independent valuation Dec 09 3,796,947 3,796,947

Total Land 4,200,000 4,200,000

Buildings and Improvements

242 Denham Street - at independent valuation Dec 09 178,400 178,400

Accumulated Depreciation (4,460) -

173,940 178,400

Paterson (Heritage Listed) - at independent valuation Dec 09 7,755,000 7,755,000

Other Buildings - at independent valuation Dec 09 20,023,229 19,747,192

Accumulated Depreciation (309,757) -

27,468,472 27,502,192

Building Improvements under construction at cost 2,469,088 1,091,705

Total Buildings and Improvements 30,111,500 28,772,297

Total Land & Buildings 34,311,500 32,972,297

Ground Improvements

At independent valuation Dec 09 110,854 80,000

Accumulated Depreciation (8,799) (5,883)

Total Ground Improvements 102,055 74,117

Computers

At cost 492,154 279,144

Accumulated depreciation (222,052) (132,589)

Total Computers 270,102 146,555

Furniture & Fittings

At cost 415,686 415,686

Accumulated Depreciation (236,451) (217,302)

Total Furniture & Fittings 179,235 198,384

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

2010 2009

$ $

NOTE 14 - PROPERTY PLANT & EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

Plant and Equipment

At cost 634,125 599,850

Accumulated Depreciation (451,909) (418,870)

Total Plant & Equipment 182,216 180,980

Motor Vehicles

At cost 126,199 181,249

Accumulated Depreciation (57,674) (89,467)

Total Motor Vehicles 68,525 91,782

Library Books

At cost 15,973 15,973

Accumulated depreciation (9,082) (8,283)

Total Library Books 6,891 7,690

Office & AV Equipment

At cost 18,556 4,386

Accumulated depreciation (5,806) (827)

Total Office Equipment 12,750 3,559

Swimming Pool

At independent valuation Dec 09 60,000 60,000

Accumulated Depreciation (4,893) (3,693)

Total Swimming Pool 55,107 56,307

Total Property Plant & Equipment 35,188,381 33,731,671

The School has not conducted an interim valuation for the year ended 31 December 2010 as the

accumulated changes in the index were less than 5%. The next comprehensive revaluation will be

conducted on 31 December 2012.

Land with a total value of $4,200,000 is subject to a Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT). The land is

retained by the Crown, however, the economic benefits of this land accrue to Rockhampton Girls'

Grammar School and the land is administered by the Rockhampton Girls' Grammar School.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

2010

Land

242 Denham

Street

Buildings at

Valuation

Buildings

Under

Construction

Ground

Impvts at

Valuation

Computers

at Cost

Office & AV

Equip at

Cost

Furniture &

Fittings at

Cost

Plant &

Equipment

at Cost

Motor

Vehicles at

Cost

Library

Books at

Cost

Swimming

Pool at

Valuation Total

Carrying amount at 1 January 2010 4,200,000 178,400 27,502,192 1,091,705 74,117 146,555 3,559 198,384 180,980 91,782 7,690 56,307 33,731,671

Acquisitions - - 126,877 1,526,543 30,854 213,010 14,170 - 34,274 - - - 1,945,728

Disposals - - - - - - - - - - - -

Depreciation - (4,460) (309,757) - (2,916) (89,463) (4,979) (19,149) (33,038) (23,257) (799) (1,200) (489,018)

Revaluation - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Transfers - - 149,160 (149,160) - - - - - - - - -

Carrying amount at 31 December 2010 4,200,000 173,940 27,468,472 2,469,088 102,055 270,102 12,750 179,235 182,216 68,525 6,891 55,107 35,188,381

2009

Land

242 Denham

Street

Buildings at

Valuation

Buildings

Under

Construction

Ground

Impvts at

Valuation

Computers

at Cost

Office Equip

at Cost

Furniture &

Fittings at

Cost

Plant &

Equipment

at Cost

Motor

Vehicles at

Cost

Library

Books at

Cost

Swimming

Pool at

Valuation Total

Carrying amount at 1 January 2009 6,030,000 153,683 25,136,565 - 148,190 107,295 - 104,800 179,627 9,107 8,489 57,507 31,935,263

Acquisitions - - - 1,091,705 - 96,964 4,386 115,192 44,729 98,472 - - 1,451,448

Disposals - - (10,183) - - - - (1,785) - - - - (11,968)

Depreciation - (4,008) (279,390) - (6,185) (57,704) (827) (19,823) (43,376) (15,797) (799) (1,200) (429,109)

Revaluation (1,830,000) 28,725 2,655,200 - (67,888) - - - - - - - 786,037

Carrying amount at 31 December 2009 4,200,000 178,400 27,502,192 1,091,705 74,117 146,555 3,559 198,384 180,980 91,782 7,690 56,307 33,731,671

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Note 14 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

2010 2009

$ $

NOTE 15 - PAYABLES

Trade Creditors 117,707 436,551

Enrolment Deposits 178,691 109,855

PAYG Tax Payable 53,624 44,994

Accrued Expenses 78,800 52,037

428,822 643,437

NOTE 16 - OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Current

Lease Liability 9,035 34,199

Non Current

Lease Liability - 9,034

Debenture Loan 4,392,650 4,392,650

QTC Computer Loan 21,400 36,669

WPC Computer Loan - 11,993

4,414,050 4,450,346

NOTE 17 - ACCRUED EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS

Current

Annual Leave 44,012 30,280

Long Service Leave 189,053 193,822

233,065 224,102

Non-CurrentLong Service Leave 37,144 6,336

270,209 230,438

All borrowings are in $A denominated amounts and carried at amortised cost, interest being

expensed as it accrues. No interest has been capitalised during the current or comparative reporting

period.

In relation to the debenture loan, the School has been paying interest only in quarterly instalments at

the rate of 5.53% since 1 October 2006. Queensland Education Department and Queensland

Treasury Corporation have given the School a moratorium on principal repayment until 1 January

2012.

The market value of the School's borrowings at 31 December 2010, as notified by the Queensland

Treasury Corporation was $4,263,434 (2009: $4,124,799). This represents the value of the debt if

the School repaid it in full at balance date.

As it is the intention of the School to hold its borrowings for their full term, no adjustment provision is

made in these accounts.

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ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

NOTE 18 - ASSET REVALUATION RESERVE BY ASSET CLASS

Land Buildings Heritage Listed

Buildings Total

Balance 1 January 2010 4,163,696 14,110,766 2,218,912 20,493,374

Revaluation Increments - - - -

Revaluation Decrements - - - -

Balance 31 December 2010 4,163,696 14,110,766 2,218,912 20,493,374

Land Buildings Heritage Listed

Buildings Total

Balance 1 January 2009 5,993,696 12,013,483 1,700,158 19,707,337

Revaluation Increments - 2,097,283 518,754 2,616,037

Revaluation Decrements (1,830,000) - - (1,830,000)

Balance 31 December 2009 4,163,696 14,110,766 2,218,912 20,493,374

NOTE 19 - STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS

2010 2009

$ $

Reconciliation of net cash from operating activities to net result for the period:

Operating surplus / (deficit) 791,865 1,044,715

Depreciation 489,018 429,109

(Gain)/loss on disposal of non-current assets (9,091) 11,968

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

Decrease/(increase) in receivables (6,246) 7,163

Decrease/(increase) in other assets (2,098) (2,967)

Increase/(decrease) in payables (209,700) 158,455

Increase/(decrease) in employee benefits 39,771 (10,872)

1,093,519 1,637,571

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

NOTE 20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

(a) Market Risk

Interest Rate Interest Rate Risk

Interest

Rate + 10% - 10%

Carrying

Amount Profit Equity Profit Equity

Financial Assets

Cash at Bank (ANZ) 0.75% 0.83% 0.68% 65,367 49 - (49) -

Cash at Bank (NAB) 4.15% 4.57% 3.74% 358,466 1,488 - (1,488) -

Deposits at Call (QTC) 5.75% 6.33% 5.18% 371,898 2,138 - (2,138) -

Financial Liabilities

Debenture Loans 5.6% 6.2% 5.1% 4,392,650 (24,731) - 24,731 -

(b) Credit Risk

(c) Liquidity Risk

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

The School's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.

Financial risk management is managed by the Finance Manager under policies approved by the Board of Trustees.

+ 10% - 10%

Interest rate risk arises from the School's borrowings. When managing interest rate risk the School seeks to minimise its

overall cost of funds by borrowing through Queensland Treasury Corporation.

The following table summarises the sensitivity of the School's financial assets and financial liabilities at 31 December

2010 to interest rate risk.

The maximum exposure to credit risk at balance date in relation to each class of recognised financial asset is

represented by the carrying amount of those assets as indicated in the Statement of Financial Position. There are no

concentrations of credit risk as exposure is spread over a large number of counter parties and customers. The School

engages a debt collection agency to assist in managing the credit risk of its customers.

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash or credit facilities to meet the operating

requirements of the business. This is managed through prudent cash flow management.

The tables below analyse the School's financial liabilities and net settled derivative financial instruments into relevant

maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts

disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows, which are stated as notional principal amounts.

Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances, as the impact of discounting is not significant.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

NOTE 20 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

(c) Liquidity Risk (Continued)

Greater

2010 1 year 2 to than

or less 5 years 5 years

Payables 428,822 - -

Interest-bearing liabilities 9,035 838,312 3,575,738

Total 437,857 838,312 3,575,738

Greater

2009 1 year 2 to than

or less 5 years 5 years

Payables 643,437 - -

Interest-bearing liabilities 34,199 619,879 3,781,205

Total 677,636 619,879 3,781,205

(d) Fair Values

(e) Capital Management Policies and Procedures

The School's capital management objectives are:

* To ensure the School's ability to continue as a going concern; and

* to maximise returns for School purposes.

NOTE 21 - REMUNERATION OF BOARD MEMBERS

Board members do not receive remuneration.

The School monitors capital on the basis of the carrying amount of equity plus its subordinated loan, less cash and cash

equivalents as presented on the face of the statement of financial position.

The School manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic conditions and

the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.

The financial statements reflect the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities

held at balance date.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

NOTE 22 - COMMITMENTS

(a) Operating Lease commitments

At 31 December the School had the following operating lease commitments inclusive of GST:

2010 2009

$ $

within one year 53,740 13,569

one to five years 187,950 24,260

241,690 37,829

(b) Finance Lease commitments

At 31 December the School had the following finance lease commitments inclusive of GST:

2010 2009

$ $

Within one year 9,035 36,683

One to five years - 9,168

Minimum payments 9,035 45,851

Less: Future finance charges - (2,618)

9,035 43,233

(c) Capital Expenditure Commitments

NOTE 23 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Commonwealth and State Government Capital Grants

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Operating leases are entered into as a means of acquiring access to office equipment and vehicles. Lease

payments are fixed. No operating leases contain restrictions on financing or other leasing activities. Some leases

have renewal or purchase options.

At 31 December 2010, the School has the following capital commitments (2009: $1,170,300):

Building Education Revolution (BER) Primary Schools for 21st Century - $65,902. (To be completed early 2011 -

Project covered by Government Grant).

Library and GLA Refurbishment - $30,000 (To be completed early 2011. Project partly covered by Government

Grant).

Pursuant to the conditions attached to Commonwealth and State Government capital grants, the School is

contingently liable to repay, based on a formula, all or part of the grants received if the project to which the funds are

applied ceases to be used for the purpose approved or is sold or otherwise disposed of within 20 years of

completion of the project.

The Board of Trustees of the Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is of the opinion that the School will continue in

its current capacity and therefore any liability is unlikely to materialise.

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NOTE 24 - EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER BALANCE DATE

The Rockhampton region was subject to severe flooding in December 2010 / January 2011. However, the flooding

did not cause any significant damage to the School's assets and there was no direct impact on the School's overall

operations due to the School's high location.

At the date of this report the School was not aware of any other events requiring disclosure in the financial

statements.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

To the Board of Trustees of the Rockhampton Girls’ Grammar School Report on the Financial Report I have audited the accompanying financial report of the Board of Trustees of the Rockhampton Girls’ Grammar School which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2010, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and certificates given by the Board of Trustees of the Rockhampton Girls’ Grammar School. The Board of Trustees’ Responsibility for the Financial Report The Board of Trustees is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with prescribed accounting requirements identified in the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009, including compliance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations). This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditor’s Responsibility My responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on the audit. The audit was conducted in accordance with the Auditor-General of Queensland Auditing Standards, which incorporate the Australian Auditing Standards. These auditing standards require compliance with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and that the audit is planned and performed to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement in the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control, other than in expressing an opinion on compliance with prescribed requirements. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Board of Trustees, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report including any mandatory financial reporting requirements as approved by the Treasurer for application in Queensland. I believe that the audit evidence obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion.

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Independence The Auditor-General Act 2009 promotes the independence of the Auditor-General and all authorised auditors. The Auditor-General is the auditor of all Queensland public sector entities and can only be removed by Parliament. The Auditor-General may conduct an audit in any way considered appropriate and is not subject to direction by any person about the way in which audit powers are to be exercised. The Auditor-General has for the purposes of conducting an audit, access to all documents and property and can report to Parliament matters which in the Auditor-General’s opinion are significant. Auditor’s Opinion In accordance with s.40 of the Auditor-General Act 2009 –

(a) I have received all the information and explanations which I have required; and

(b) in my opinion –

(i) the prescribed requirements in respect of the establishment and keeping of accounts have been complied with in all material respects; and

(ii) the financial report has been drawn up so as to present a true and fair view, in accordance with the prescribed accounting standards of the transactions of the Board of Trustees of the Rockhampton Girls’ Grammar School for the financial year 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010 and of the financial position as at the end of that year.

MEGAN MAYBURY as Delegate of the Auditor-General of Queensland Queensland Audit Office Brisbane 24 March 2011