2013 Annual Report to the School Community. Secondary School. ncc2.vic.edu.au. A member of Adventist Schools Australia.

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1 2013 Annual Report to the School Community Secondary School A member of Adventist Schools Australia.

2 Contents SECTION 1 School Overview Introduction Fast Facts Mission Statement Contact Details A Message from the Principal SECTION 2 Teacher Professional Engagement Staff Attendance Staff Retention Teacher Professional Development Teacher Qualifications SECTION 3 Student Learning Academic Studies Student Attendance Year 7 & 9 National Benchmarks VCE Results & Post-school Destinations Value Added Programs SECTION 4 Community Feedback SECTION 5 Future Directions

3 School Overview Mission Statement We aim to nurture students in a Christian environment and to empower them to be responsible citizens with the necessary initiative, resilience and independence to face the challenges in today s fast-changing world with confidence. Introduction Nunawading Christian College (NCC) Secondary is an independent co-educational school providing excellent holistic education from Year 7-12, founded on Biblically supported principles and values. The College is respected for fostering self-confident, responsible and successful students, and for developing each individual to their fullest potential by providing a tradition of education balanced in academic, sporting, social and spiritual nurture. Students at Nunawading Christian College are encouraged to develop a spirit of teamwork, achieve personal goals, and develop a strong positive character through a broad range of co-curricular experiences including sporting, outdoor, music and performing arts programs, and annual class camps Fast Facts Education Level: Secondary Type: Co-educational Affiliation: Seventh day Adventist Church Total enrolments: 168 Average class size: 18 Teaching staff: 21 VCE Offerings: 17 VCE Pass Rate: 100% Year 7-12 Retention: 71% Tuition Fees Range: $5,920 - $7,280 Tuition Levy: $1,300 Nunawading Christian College Secondary Campus Years: 7-12 Address: 161 Central Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131 Phone: Fax: admin@ncc.adventist.edu.au Web: RSB No.: 1712 VCAA No: 1745 CRISCOS No.: 00676M Principal: Deputy Principal: Mr Adrian Stiles (B.Ed) Mr Tony Harrison (M.Ed,B.Ec, B.Ed)

4 A Message from the Principal Nunawading Christian College has been providing quality, Christian education for over 47 years. Our commitment to providing values based education within a nurturing environment is something we are proud of. I believe that the success of our school lies in our holistic approach to education. By focussing on the academic, physical and spiritual aspects of our students lives we ensure that they leave our school as well rounded individuals. Academically our students are performing well. Our NAPLAN results for 2013 again show that our students are outperforming their year level cohorts from schools within our demographic. Our VCE results for 2013 were outstanding, with 18% of our students receiving an ATAR score in the 90s. Overall Nunawading Christian College ranked in the 6th percentile statewide, placing our school alongside larger institutions such as Wesley College, Xavier College and Geelong Grammar. We are committed to providing up to date resources for our students. Over the past year we have seen some great improvements in our school facilities; with a new car park, providing ease of access to the school by our parent community, beautification of our school exteriors and student quadrangle and the addition of an outdoor amphitheatre. Our sporting program is flourishing with the opening of our eagerly awaited full size oval. This is being enjoyed by all of our students and has been the venue for a number of sporting competitions and events. Two new outdoor tennis and basketball courts have also been welcome additions to our sporting program. Our master plan will see improvements to our classrooms and science facilities over the next five years. Most importantly, however, I see the spiritual education of our students as one of our most important responsibilities as Christian educators. At Nunawading Christian College we take this seriously. As well as weekly Chapel programs, each year our school participates in a week long Festival of Faith. During this time our students are given the opportunity to enrich their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Another important call to us as Christians is to be of service to others. To ensure that this value is passed on to our students we provide opportunities for them to fulfil this commission in a number of ways. In September this year a group of Year 10 students will head to Aore in Vanuatu to complete some much needed renovations to one of the areas poorer schools. As part of their Year 9 Challenge program, students are required to participate in community service in a not-forprofit organisation of their choice. Amongst the pressures of exams and study, our Year 12 students take time out to raise funds for a sponsor child through Asian Aid. Studies have shown that the secret to happiness is having a sense of purpose and an outward focus. I believe that by helping our students develop in all areas of their lives, that we are equipping them to be content and productive individuals. Mr Adrian Stiles (Bachelor of Education) Principal

5 Teacher Professional Engagement Staff Retention The staff at NCC Secondary is very stable, with the average tenure being over 8 years. An impressive 40% of staff have been at the College for more than 12 years. Their experience and passion for teaching has established a very cohesive and professional staff. In addition we had a number of newly trained teachers join our school at the beginning of We believe this combination of experience and youth is vital in providing a well balanced teaching program for our students. The average age of teachers at Nunawading Christian College Secondary as at December 2013 was 45 years. Expenditure & Teacher Participation in Professional Learning At Nunawading Christian College we believe that we never stop learning. As such our teachers engage in a number of professional development courses throughout the year to ensure that they keep current with the fast changing world of learning. In 2013 total expenditure on professional learning was $8, All teachers participated in a combined SDA Schools (Victoria) professional development program. This is a comprehensive, 3 day workshop. Staff Attendance Throughout the 2013 school year, the staff at Nunawading Christian College had a combined total of 157 school days away from the college for sickness and personal reasons. This equates to a 95% attendance rate for staff. This is a testament to the commitment and dedication of our staff. Other Professional Development Activities Extensive English & EAL work-shops Psychology Teachers Conference VCE Exam Supervisor Training VCE Physics Teachers Conference Chemistry Conference Maths Conference PE and Health Science Association Effective LOTE differentiation Assessment of At Risk Students Leadership Conferences Sustainability Risk Management First Aid training for all staff

6 Teacher Qualifications All teachers at NCC secondary are fully qualified and registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) in accordance with government regulations. Name of Teacher Position Qualifications Years of Experience Administration Team Adrian Stiles Principal Bachelor of Education 12 Tony Harrison Deputy Principal Master of Education Bachelor of Education 19 Hanna Stekla VCE Coordinator Bachelor of Education 16 Jenny Kavur Teaching Staff Year 7-10 Curriculum Coordinator Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Business MA - Leadership & Management Elizabeth Allen Fulltime Teacher Dip Teach Bachelor of Education Grad Dip Ed. Studies Karyn Bonnington Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Maths/Science Teaching 11 Mark Bower Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education 35 Ormond Howard Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Education 32 Meggan James Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Arts Master of Education Diploma in TESOL Qualified TESOL Teacher Trainer Natasha Dines Part-time Teacher Bachelor of Education 9 Bev Hankinson Part-time Teacher Bachelor of Education Grad Dip (Psychology) 17 Anne-Marie Godfrey Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Science 2.5 Rhondell Kelly Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Education 22 Marty Kutschker Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Teaching 19 Michael Maslin Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Science 5 Kylie Rowe Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Education 18 months Ben Thomas Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Education Master of Education 17 Heather Pitt Part-time Teacher Diploma of Teaching 27 Meggan Jaworski Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Education 8 Jacinth Powell Part-time Teacher Bachelor of Music Grad Dip of Teaching 7 Heather Woodhouse Fulltime Teacher Bachelor of Education 33 Support Staff Kim Barrett Debbie Godfrey Phyllis Rowett Lindy Sperring Shonet Heath Marie Roberts Sonia Brown Welfare Officer Librarian Teacher Aide Accounts Manager Overseas Student Coordinator Chaplain Principal s PA Marketing Coordinator Receptionist

7 Academic Studies NCC Secondary is proud of its academic success. It is our aim to provide an academic program that meets the needs of each individual student that will enable them to reach their full potential. Three times a year, teachers meet with parents to formally discuss each student s progress. Listed below is a general overview of our offerings: Junior School Studies Spiritual/Personal Development English Mathematics Science Geography History Money Matters Information Technology Home Economics Industrial Technology LOTE - French Music Drama Art Physical Education EISM Sport Year 9 Challenge Senior School Studies English Foundation English Text & Traditions Maths Methods General Maths Advanced General Maths Specialist Maths Further Maths Industry & Enterprise Health & Human Development Physical Education Business Management Art Biology Physics Chemistry Psychology Design & Technology Legal Studies Visual Communication Food Technology EISM Sport Student Attendance In 2013 the average daily attendance rate was 80%.

8 National Benchmarks National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing scores show how a school or an individual student is performing according to national benchmarks in Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation & Mathematics. These tests occur at Years 3, 5, 7, & 9 as a testing year. The chart below indicates how students at Nunawading Christian College performed for Years 7 and 9 in Reading Persuasive Writing Spelling Grammar and Punctuation Numeracy Year 7 NCC (range of scores) NCC (range of scores) NCC (range of scores) NCC (range of scores) NCC (range of scores) Year 9 NCC NCC NCC NCC NCC How to interpret this chart = schools serving students from statistically similar backgrounds = Australian schools average Substantially above Above Close to Below Results for Year 7 showed that our students performed above or substantially above both the national average and statistically similar schools. Results for our Year 9 students showed some good results and also highlighted some areas that we are currently working on with our students. A number of ESL students (English as a second language) were included in our Year 9 cohort for These students are continuing to work in specialized ESL classes to ensure their learning is targeted for future success. As a non-selective school we believe it is important to provide opportunities for all students to achieve to their full potential.

9 VCE Results The VCE experience at Nunawading Christian College is a special time for our students. Our small student numbers mean that each VCE student receives individual attention, ensuring that they achieve their very best. Being a nonselective school, we believe that every student deserves a chance to complete their VCE to enable them to maximise their choices for the future. In 2013, a total of 17 Year 12 students completed their VCE. We congratulate the Year 12 Class of 2013 for their outstanding united contribution to Nunawading Christian College and for their individual successes in their VCE studies. We are proud of each and every one of them. Summary of results Top ATAR Score: 96.3 Average ATAR Score: % of Scores above 60: 75% Total Year 12 students: 17 Actual No. of Tertiary applicants: 15 University offers: 100% Where is the class of 2013? University: 88% Tafe/Technical: 12% Fields of Endeavour Business/Law: 4 Medical/Health: 4 Education: 1 Art: 3 Science: 3 Languages: 1 NCC Study Score Analysis 2013 Below indicates the individual study scores achieved from the Year 12 class of % received a study score of 40 or above 25.6% received a study score of between % received a study score of between % received a study score of between % received a study score of below 25 Note: Study scores are from zero to 50 and show how a student performed in a VCE study relative to all other Victorian students enrolled in that same study in a result year.

10 Value Added Programs Nunawading Christian College recognises the importance of developing a sense of achievement in each student. Whether students participate in individual, group, or whole school activities, we strive to develop well-balanced individuals who enjoy their involvement and see that active participation is a skill in itself. A number of initiatives have added value to the school program. They include: Year 9 Challenge Program Peer Support Program Camps Program for Years 7, 9 & 11 Ability split Maths classes Science Enrichment Program English Enrichment Program Service Project EISM Sport Program Chapel & Worship Programs Student Leadership Program Pastoral Care Program International Mission Trip School Play

11 School Community Feedback For 2013, students, parents and staff completed satisfaction surveys conducted by Independent Schools Victoria (ISV). Results from these surveys allowed the school to receive feedback and to analyse data sought from these three cohorts. The student surveys measured the extent to which students believed effective school practices were apparent across the following domains: Academic Program, Learning Outcomes, Pastoral Care, Personal Development/Leadership/ Discipline and Safety, Resources, School Ethos/Values, Peer Relationships and Transition. The parent surveys measured the extent to which parents believed effective school practices were apparent across the following domains: Curriculum/Academic Program, Quality of Teaching, Learning Outcomes, Pastoral Care, Discipline and Safety, Parental Involvement, Resources and Transition. In addition the survey asked parents to rate their overall experience, and whether they would recommend the school to others. Responses were measured on an 11-point satisfaction scale from 0-11 where 0 = complete disagreement and 11 = complete agreement. A summary of results from these surveys showed that overall there were no means below 5.00 (where a value of 5.00 results if there were as many negative responses as positive responses). The average means recorded by students for all questions across the domains was 7.4 which indicates a high level of satisfaction amongst our students. The average means recorded by parents for all questions across the ten domains was 8.1 which indicates a very high level of satisfaction amongst our parent community. Some of the perceived strengths and weaknesses highlighted by the surveys included the following: Perceived Strengths Excellent learning environment Teachers enthusiasm in teaching to all abilities Students are challenged in their studies Teachers know and care about students The school is a safe place to learn Parents are made to feel welcome School ethos and values Pastoral Care Transition at each year level Perceived Weaknesses Range of co-curricular offerings Library resources Access to high quality technology School resources Geographic spread of students requires expensive private bus network School has inadequate facilities (see future directions on the following page). A Year 12 Exit Survey was conducted under the guidance of Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) with the aim of gauging satisfaction levels amongst the Year 12 students at the completion of their secondary studies. Categories evaluated were Curriculum/Academic Program, Teaching Quality, Learning Outcomes, Personal Development/Leadership, Pastoral Care, Resources/Co-curricular Activities, Transition, School Ehtos/Values, Overall Rating and Maintaining Contact The survey measured responses on an 11-point satisfaction scale from 0 to 10 where 0 = complete disagreement and 10 = complete agreement. All 16 Year 12 students completed this survey. A summary of results from these surveys showed that overall there were no means below 5.00 (where a value of 5.00 results if there were as many negative responses as positive responses). The average means recorded for all questions across the ten domains was 7.6 which indicates a high level of satisfaction amongst our most senior students.

12 Future Directions The strategy directive for Adventist Schools Victoria this year has been good to great where good schools are transformed into great schools. This is definitely the aim for Nunawading Christian College. The beautification of the school s facilities during the first two stages of our ten year master plan has begun the transformation of Nunawading Christian College into a sought after boutique school in the Eastern suburbs. Stage 3 of the master plan will focus on refurbishment of the current classroom and administration layouts, an updated library and the provision of a school community centre. Technology and elearning initiatives commenced at the beginning of These included a significant boost in the wireless connectivity access points throughout the school, enabling students to better source valuable information. The roll out of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program with senior students in term 1 will enable students to work on the technology of their choice. Nunawading Christian College will also become an esmart school. The esmart program is a deliberate approach in developing sustainable cybersafety, where the smart, safe and responsible use of technology becomes a cultural norm amongst students. Students will be equipped to embrace the best technology can offer, while also becoming savvy about the pitfalls. A program for gifted and talented students was rolled out at the start of the school year, targeting students who require more extension in their current learning program. A specialist teacher was employed to work with students in this program, ensuring individualised learning to meet students at their specific levels. Marketing initiatives are also underway to grow student numbers to around 400 to enable Nunawading Christian College to provide a more expansive program, while still maintaining the small school feel that is so valued by our students, parents and staff.