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1 Groves Christian College C1-70 Laughlin Street, Kingston, Queensland 4114 C2-10 Velorum Drive, Kingston, Queensland 4114 ABN I Cricos Provider Code 03246J A ministry of Christian Community Ministries Ltd. Based on 2014 Data

2 Head of College Summary Report 2014 Praise God for a productive 2014 at Groves. During the year we have strived to ensure our Christian learning community is true to, and fit for its purpose. Throughout the year we have celebrated and shared many of the activities and achievements through the weekly College News and Phase Updates. Our 2014 Year Book contains a sample of the life we have shared together at Groves this year. I am thankful for God s provision, we are blessed so much by Him. Highlights for me from a school leader s viewpoint include the: Engagement of the students in their learning as I work through the different sections of the school. Overall happiness and positive attitude of the students across the phases. Professional approach the staff have to teaching, caring and helping the students. Enhancements to the curriculum undertaking we offer. This has included strengthening the manner writing is taught, a balanced Middle Phase program and targeted Senior Phase pathways for both Academic and Vocational students. Lift in Year 12 educational outcomes through student effort combined with expert teaching. Individual and group growth of the Secondary Musical students. Amount of participation in sporting endeavours across so many sports and competitions. Continued upgrading and brand new facilities including the main sports oval, the Sports Dome, the refreshing of Campus 1 and 2 grounds, new buses, and our connection to fast internet combined with our continued commitment to ensuring students have access to the modern learning tools they need. Growth of students through the Mission Trip to India. Community spirit at Our Open Day Fair. The new road connection making the connection between our campuses seamless. Renewal of our Distance Education services to help families and students enhance their educational outcomes. Foundation phase students skipping to the playground. I thank our volunteers for their contribution in adding value to the lives of the students and our learning community. I thank our staff members for their ongoing effort to help the students experience a positive schooling experience. Thank you for your ongoing support of our mission. God bless, Allan Weir Head of College Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 2 of 14

3 About the College Groves Christian College is an independent, co-educational, Christian school serving students from the Logan City and southern Brisbane districts. Our distance education team serves families and students throughout Queensland. Through our strategic educational partnerships we host and teach a range of international and interstate students via distance, blended and face to face modes of education. Groves is an accredited provider of Early Childhood Learning (including the approved Kindergarten program), Primary Schooling, Secondary Schooling, International Students Education, Training Certificates, and providing schooling through Distance Education. Our mission is to engage, equip and challenge students to live God inspired, purposeful, fulfilled, loving lives now and into eternity by being a learning community that is committed to: E D U C A T I O N Expecting high standards of all through drawing forth and raising up the best in our students. Developing for all a spirit of hope and excellence through grace and truth. Unified and active participation from all in a spirit of fellowship. Compassion and justice towards others especially those who are marginalised. Affordability for families as a financially sound not-for-profit College in partnership with likeminded supportive families and students who positively contribute. Teaching that engages, equips, challenges and inspires across various modes of education to cater for the needs of families and students. Investing in ongoing improvement through research, innovation, and training. Operating with a spirit of excellence to reflect Gospel values in all that we undertake. Noble motives and patterns of thought that upholds what is good, right and true. Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 3 of 14

4 Our Teaching-Learning Method The nexus between the teacher, learner and the knowledge being created in social-constructive contexts is at the heart of the teaching-learning experience. We strive to advance student learning outcomes by meeting learning needs and styles. The College acknowledges the need for teachers to model thinking processes and to develop joint knowledge opportunities as children appropriate new concepts (eg master-apprentice models). Effective teachers draw on a range of teaching styles to foster and support a spirit of inquiry. These ideals also apply to students who are able to help their peers in developing new concepts by sharing their thinking. Groves Christian College offers a 1 to 1 quality laptop program for all secondary students. School Sector: Independent School Address: 70 Laughlin St, Kingston QLD 4114 Total Enrolments: 1073 (Day School as at August, 2014) 675 (Distance Education as at August, 2014) Year Levels Offered: Prep to year 12 Groves Christian College is a Co-educational school. Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 4 of 14

5 Characteristics of the Student Body Groves Christian College enjoys a dynamic 21 st century global student population within a shared values based, Christian learning community. Groves is evenly populated with male and female students occupying 50% each of the student body. In 2014, Groves had a total of 74 Indigenous students. (55 in the Day School and 19 in Distance Education). The total number of Students with Disabilities (taken from 2014 August Census) is 183. (82 in Day School and 101 in Distance Education). Distinctive Curriculum Offerings A learning community where life enriching beliefs and values, academic rigour, practical skill development, and high expectations combined with caring support enables students to make right choices now and into the future. Co-educational, Christian school serving students from P-12 Extensive Senior OP and Vocational Pathways High Performance Program in STEM, Chorale and Personal Training Trade Training Centre in Hospitality, Construction & Engineering Affordable Tuition Fees inclusive of annual secondary camps including our Year 7 trip to Canberra and 1 to 1 quality laptop program for all secondary students Family Discounts apply: including third and subsequent children at no additional tuition fee Instrumental Music and Choir Program Comprehensive Sports Program (no weekend commitment) Outside School Hours Care Kindergarten and an Early learning Centre Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 5 of 14

6 Extra-Curricular Activities Excursions Science Centre Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Botanical Gardens Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Australian Youth Choir Mt Cootha Gardens Planetarium St Helena Island 96.5 Radio Station Boondall Wetlands Dreamworld - Tourism Camps Year 4 Underwater World Sleepover Year 5 Ranch Camp Year 7 Sydney/Canberra Trip Year 8 Adventure Camp Year 9 Personal Development Program Year 11 Leadership Camp Year 12 Exit Camp School Activities Teddy Bears Picnic Annual Open Day and Fair Grandparents Day Special Occasion Chapels Primary Learning Journeys Prep Mothers & Father s Nights Mother s and Father s Day Stall Interschool Sport - Years 4-12 District/Metropolitan/State Representative Sports Events Year 7 Mini Fete Year 7 Young Leaders Day Harmony Day Book week Groves Got Talent Scholastic Book Fair Primary Read-a-thon CSSA Sports Carnivals Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 6 of 14

7 Social Climate Groves Christian College is aware of the educational, personal and social experiences within the school that impact on young people s personal growth as well as on their learning and life options. We are committed to helping families to raise their children in a safe Christian environment. Discipline helps all of us to achieve God s purpose in our lives. People who are disciplined (i.e. selfcontrolled and responsible) lead fruitful and successful lives. Therefore, high standards of class and individual conduct are expected at Groves. Students are expected to act in a safe, healthy, fair and respectable manner at all times at Groves (this includes any College activity and coming and going to and from school). The care and safety of children - particularly those at our College - is fundamental to our ministry. We believe that children are of great value to God, that their intellectual, physical, spiritual and social development is also of great importance and that we are responsible to provide an environment for them that is safe and conducive to their ongoing development. The College has a commitment to Child Protection. The Child Protection Policy can be accessed on the College website. In keeping with our goal of educating the whole person, the school has set in place a pastoral care program to cater for the social development and care of students. We use a combination of pastoral care groups led by teachers, peer support programs, leadership training and guest speakers. For specific needs chaplaincy and counselling services are available. Parental Involvement Groves has an active base of parent volunteers operating in many areas of the College. We welcome and encourage parent involvement in areas such as: Tuckshop Homestay Families Groves Annual Open Day Fair Chapel and Assemblies Excursions Sporting Team activities and support Community Briefings & Listening posts where parents have the opportunity to hear about future direction in the College, meet with Senior Leaders, provide important feedback and offer suggestions. Library and Resources Classroom Reader Program Surveys of parents Grandparent s Day Mission Fundraising Events i.e. Mothers and Fathers Day stalls Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 7 of 14

8 Parent, teacher and Student Satisfaction with the School Summary from Parent Survey offered through College Newsletter, August 2014 Year 12 Exit Survey (September, 2014) Results Summary: Positive relationships with caring staff: Teachers care for you and about you Values: good values were evident within the community of the College Students would like increased vocational course options: school to work programs Contact Person for Further Information: Registrar: Marilyn Zietsch Ph: Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 8 of 14

9 Staffing Information We believe it is important to promote teamwork and individual talents, gifts, skills and expertise. Our appraisal process highlights staff strengths and needs while promoting affirmation as well as growth. In 2014 we had 92.8% Staff Retention rate. This information reflects staff working across both campuses and includes our Distance Education Department. Full-Time Staff Part-Time Staff Male Staff Female Staff Teaching Staff Non-Teaching Staff 76% 24% 37% 63% 63% 37% Number of Staff Number of School Days Total Days Staff Absences Average Staff Attendance Rate % Number of permanent teaching staff at end of previous year Number of these staff retained in the following year (the program year) % retention rate % From the end of 2013, 92.8 % of staff were retained for the entire 2014 school year Qualification Number of classroom teachers and school leaders at the College who hold this qualification Masters or higher 12 Bachelor Degree 82 Diploma 32 Certificate 30 Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 9 of 14

10 Staff Development Globally we expect our staff as a whole to be of a better quality each year. Whether in administrative practices, bus driving skills or teaching methodology, staff members need to be developing their skills, gifts and expertise. At a school level the leadership team set corporate learning goals. Also each staff member has the responsibility to ensure his or her practice is improving based on his or her needs and position. The total funds expended on Teaching Staff professional development in 2014 was $157, For example, teachers have a personal and professional responsibility to ensure their practice is current and that they are seeking opportunities to refresh and refine how they undertake their teaching. Groves assists this development with an estimated average of $ invested per teacher toward professional development, with 100% teacher participation. Our teachers take part in national and state conferences, belong to a range of professional organisations and undertake action research based learning to continually review what we do in terms of best practice. Some of the professional development initiatives undertaken by Groves staff in 2014 were: First Aid Certification (whole staff) ISQ workshops Autism Qld workshops CSA Conference CSA Policy Forum Legalwise Seminars Edutech Conference Music Education Network QTAC Grip Leadership QCAA Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 10 of 14

11 Key Student Outcomes Attendance The following table displays the average attendance rate (%) for each year level. Prep Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 The average attendance rate for the whole school as a percentage in 2014 was 97.6% Non-attendance at Groves is monitored by our school management software program. An SMS is sent to parents who have not notified the College of intended absence, to confirm the child s absence and parents are expected to respond with an explanation. Our Chaplain is available to assist with school refusal and any underlying problems that may be hindering a student s desire to attend school regularly. More information about this data can be found at the website. NAPLAN Results Helping every student achieve his or her personal best is part of our mission at Groves Christian College. To help students achieve we are committed to using a range of data collection tools to inform our teaching and learning. These tools include the use of standardised testing, such as the National Assessment Program. The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is conducted annually for Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students. The data we receive from students participating in the program enables us to analyse individual progress and how particular groups of students are developing. This informs our teaching of individuals and allows us to evaluate our programs of study. We can then plan for and apply school resources to address learning needs. At Groves we have developed a supportive approach to NAPLAN. We do not make it a high pressure event. We strongly encourage every Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 student to participate in the assessments each May. Students achieve across the full range of scores. Groves is committed to lifting the literacy and numeracy performance of all students including those with English as additional language and those who have recognised learning needs. Please refer to the MySchool website for NAPLAN results. Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 11 of 14

12 Retention Rates The Year 10 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 were in Year 10, two years previously (this may be greater than 100%). These figures include Distance Education. Year Year 10 Year 12 Retention Rate % % Year 12 Outcomes Outcomes for our Year 12 Day School cohort in 2014 Number of students awarded a Senior Education Profile 69 Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement 0 Number of students who received an Overall Position (OP) 40 Number of students or are completing or completed a School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SAT) Number of students awarded one or more Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate of Education at the end of Year 12 Number of students awarded an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) n/a Percentage of Year 12 students who received an OP1-15 or an IBD 26% Percentage of Year 12 students who are completing or completed a SAT or were awarded one or more of the following: QCE, IBD, VET qualification Percentage of Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) applicants receiving a tertiary offer 75% (Day & DE combined) 92% (Day & DE combined) Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 12 of 14

13 Outcomes for our Year 12 Distance Education cohort in 2014 Number of students awarded a Senior Education Profile 28 Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement 0 Number of students who received an Overall Position (OP) 2 Number of students or are completing or completed a School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SAT) Number of students awarded one or more Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate of Education at the end of Year 12 Number of students awarded an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) Percentage of Year 12 students who received an OP1-15 or an IBD n/a nil Academic Success Danyon Ramsay, Class of 2014 was one of the 26 top academic students in Queensland who completed the Year 12 Queensland OP course. Around students studied the Queensland OP course in Out of these students 600 received an OP1 and an A on their Queensland Core Skills Test. Out of these 600, 26 were awarded the Distinguished Academic Achievers award (trophy and prize money). Danyon Ramsay was one of the 26. We also congratulate Danyon on winning one of the prestigious University of Queensland Vice Chancellors Scholarships. Additionally, Edward Weir, a 15 year old graduate in Year 12 was also awarded an OP 1 in Danyon Ramsay with the Honorable Kate Jones At Groves our mission is to engage, equip and challenge students to live God inspired, purposeful, fulfilled, loving lives now and into eternity. It is very pleasing to know that students who have exceptional talent can achieve at the very highest level in the State by studying at Groves Christian College. Whether on a Groves Academic or Vocational Pathway, we hold high expectations for our students to achieve their personal best. Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 13 of 14

14 Vocational Success The Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School is Australia s leading hotel school for hospitality education. They provide internationally recognised hospitality and business degree courses that are highly respected within the global hotel, restaurant, and catering industries. Emily Watson, Year 11 was nominated by our school as a student of excellence within our Trade Training Centre Program. She was shortlisted from a pool of students throughout Australia and flown to the hotel school to attend their gala dinner where she was nominated for a scholarship. Emily Watson, second from the left For further information or clarification of any information contained in this document please contact the Assistant to the Head of College on or groves@groves.qld.edu.au. Groves Christian College Annual Report 2014 Last revised 29 June, 2015 Page 14 of 14

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17 Authors The Next Step team, Department of Education and Training Acknowledgments The Next Step team gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the members of the Next Step survey reference group and the organisations they represent: Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (Queensland branch) Catholic Secondary Principals Association of Queensland Independent Schools Queensland Queensland Catholic Education Commission Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority Queensland Government Statistician s Office Queensland Secondary Principals' Association Queensland University of Technology State Schools Division, Department of Education and Training Training and Skills Division, Department of Education and Training The Next Step team extends sincere thanks to the many thousands of Queensland Year 12 completers who gave up their time to participate in the survey. This research is funded by the Queensland Government. This work is licensed under an Australian Creative Commons Attribution licence State of Queensland (2015) Next Step Groves Christian College

18 List of Tables Table 1: Survey response rate, Groves Christian College Table 2: Main destination of Year 12 completers, by sex, Groves Christian College Table 3: Post-school institution of Year 12 completers in education or training, Groves Christian College Table 4: Field of study of Year 12 completers in education or training, by sex, Groves Christian College Table 5: Occupational Sub-Major group of Year 12 completers in employment, by sex, Groves Christian College Table 6: Industry category of Year 12 completers in employment, by sex, Groves Christian College Table 7: Main destination of Year 12 completers who obtained a VET qualification, Groves Christian College Table 8: Main reason of Year 12 completers for not studying, by sex, Groves Christian College Table 9: Main reason for not looking for work of Year 12 completers not in the labour force, education or training, Groves Christian College Table A1: Main destination categorisation Table A2: Fields of study Table A3: Industry categories Table A5: Acronyms and Abbreviations List of Figures Figure 1: Main destination of Year 12 completers, Groves Christian College Figure 2: Main destination of Year 12 completers, by sex, Groves Christian College Figure 3: Main destination of Year 12 completers, Groves Christian College, Logan - Beaudesert and Queensland Figure 4: Main destination of Year 12 completers, Groves Christian College Figure 5: Main reason of Year 12 completers for not studying, Groves Christian College, Logan - Beaudesert and Queensland Figure A4A: Statistical Area Level 4 Queensland Figure A4B: Statistical Area Level 4 South East Queensland Next Step Groves Christian College 2015

19 Purpose The purpose of this report is to inform the school principal and school community of the destinations of students from Groves Christian College who completed Year 12 in This is one indicator of the outcomes of schooling. A school may choose to use this information to: Review its senior schooling programs and services, e.g. subject offerings, career advice, links with employers and/or tertiary institutions Contribute to its reporting to parents, e.g. through its newsletter, annual reporting documents, website. This report has been provided to the school and its school system, where this applies. The school may publish this report, if it wishes. Source of information This report is based on the results of the annual Next Step survey for Groves Christian College. The Next Step survey, undertaken by the Queensland Government, targets all students who completed Year 12 and gained a Senior Statement in 2014, whether they attended a state, Catholic or independent school, or a TAFE secondary college. The Queensland Government Statistician s Office conducted the survey between March and June 2015, approximately six months after the young people left school. Responses were collected via computer-assisted telephone interviewing and an online survey. The survey results were compiled and reported on by the Next Step team, Department of Education and Training. Care should be taken in publicly using figures of less than three responses or percentages based on less than three responses. Privacy statement To protect the privacy of individuals participating in the survey, this report contains summarised information only. Further information and feedback Statewide and regional reports from the Next Step survey are available on the Next Step website at Please contact the Next Step project team if you would like to provide feedback on the Next Step survey, reports or request additional data. Next Step project team contact details: Phone: (07) nextstep@dete.qld.gov.au Next Step Groves Christian College

20 Summary of findings In 2015, 64.8 per cent of young people who completed Year 12 at Groves Christian College in 2014 continued in some recognised form of education and training in the year after they left school. The most common study destination was Bachelor Degree (22.5 per cent). The combined VET study destinations accounted for 42.3 per cent of respondents, including 33.8 per cent in campus-based VET programs, with 21.1 per cent of Year 12 completers entering programs at Certificate IV level or higher. 8.5 per cent commenced employment-based training, either as an apprentice (7.0 per cent) or trainee (1.4 per cent). In addition to the above study destinations, a further 4.2 per cent of respondents from this school deferred a tertiary offer in 2015 (deferrers are shown in Figure 1 in their current destination) per cent did not enter post-school education or training, and were either employed (11.3 per cent), seeking work (16.9 per cent) or not in the labour force, education or training (7.0 per cent). There are a range of differences between and within school, regional and statewide destinations. Care should be taken when interpreting comparative data as the findings may relate to groups of different sizes. Response rate for Groves Christian College Table 1: Survey response rate, Groves Christian College 2015 Number of respondents Number of students who completed Year 12 Response rate (%) Table 1 reports the response rate for Groves Christian College. It expresses the number of respondents from this school, as a percentage of all Year 12 completers who attended Groves Christian College in It has not been possible to ascertain how representative these responses are of all Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College. Please note that some survey participants did not provide information for particular survey questions. As a result, the number of responses shown in Table 3 onwards may not reflect the totals reported for the main destinations appearing in Table 2. 4 Next Step Groves Christian College 2015

21 Main destination The pathways of Year 12 completers were categorised into 10 main destinations. Year 12 completers who were both studying and working were reported as studying for their main destination. Please refer to Appendix 1 for more details about each main destination. Figure 1: Main destination of Year 12 completers, Groves Christian College % 16.9% VET Categories 21.1% 9.9% 1.4% 42.3% 4.2% 8.5% 7.0% 1.4% 22.5% Bachelor Degree (22.5%) VET Cert IV+ (21.1%) VET Cert III (4.2%) VET Cert I II/other (8.5%) Apprenticeship (7.0%) Traineeship (1.4%) Full-time employment (1.4%) Part-time employment (9.9%) Seeking work (16.9%) NILFET (7.0%) Figure 1 illustrates the main destinations of Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College. Next Step Groves Christian College

22 Figure 2: Main destination of Year 12 completers, by sex, Groves Christian College % Male Female Figure 2 illustrates the main destinations of male and female Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College. Table 2: Main destination of Year 12 completers, by sex, Groves Christian College 2015 SEX Main destination Male Female Total no. % no. % no. % Bachelor Degree VET VET Cert IV VET Cert III VET Cert I II/other Apprenticeship Traineeship VET Total Work Full-time employment Part-time employment Work Total Seeking work NILFET Total Table 2 reports the main destinations of Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College. 6 Next Step Groves Christian College 2015

23 Figure 3: Main destination of Year 12 completers, Groves Christian College, Logan - Beaudesert and Queensland % Groves Christian College Logan - Beaudesert Queensland Figure 3 compares the main destinations of Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College with those of Logan - Beaudesert and all schools statewide. Differences may reflect diversity in the types of students attending different schools, regional variation in labour markets and access to university and VET providers. Regional areas are based on the Australian Statistical Geography Standard; the boundaries for these areas are shown in Appendix 4. Figure 4: Main destination of Year 12 completers, Groves Christian College % Figure 4 compares the main destinations of Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College against previous years. Next Step Groves Christian College

24 Education and Training Table 3: Institution Post-school institution of Year 12 completers in education or training, Groves Christian College 2015 TAFE Queensland Brisbane 13 Other private training college 10 Griffith University 7 The University of Queensland 4 Queensland University of Technology 4 TAFE Queensland SkillsTech 2 University of Southern Queensland 1 TAFE Queensland East Coast 1 Other/unspecified Queensland university 1 Careers Australia 1 Other 2 Total 46 no. Table 3 reports the names of the institutions entered by Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College. Table 4: Field of study of Year 12 completers in education or training, by sex, Groves Christian College 2015 SEX Male Female Total Field of study a no. no. no. Society and Culture Health Engineering and Related Technologies Management and Commerce Architecture and Building Education Creative Arts Food, Hospitality and Personal Services Mixed Field Programs Natural and Physical Sciences Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Double field of study Other a Total Field of study based on the Australian Standard Classification of Education (ABS cat. no ). See Appendix 2 for more details. Table 4 reports the field of study for Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College who entered a study destination. 8 Next Step Groves Christian College 2015

25 Employment Table 5: a Occupational Sub-Major group of Year 12 completers in employment, by sex, Groves Christian College 2015 Occupation Sub-Major group a Male Female Total no. no. no. Sales Assistants and Salespersons Food Trades Workers Food Preparation Assistants Sales Support Workers Construction Trades Workers Carers and Aides Cleaners and Laundry Workers Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals Education Professionals Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers Farmers and Farm Managers Hospitality Workers Inquiry Clerks and Receptionists Other Labourers Sports and Personal Service Workers Other Total Occupational groups based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ABS cat. no ). Table 5 reports the occupations of Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College who were employed, including those who were also in study or training. SEX Table 6: Industry category of Year 12 completers in employment, by sex, Groves Christian College 2015 SEX Male Female Total Industry category a no. no. no. Accommodation and Food Services Retail Trade Arts and Recreation Services Construction Manufacturing Public Administration and Safety Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Other Services Transport, Postal and Warehousing a Total Industry categories based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ABS cat. no ). See Appendix 3 for more details. Table 6 reports the industries entered by Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College who were employed, including those who were also in study or training. Next Step Groves Christian College

26 Vocational Education and Training in schools Table 7: Main destination Main destination of Year 12 completers who obtained a VET qualification, Groves Christian College 2015 no. Bachelor Degree 5 VET Work VET Cert IV+ 7 VET Cert III 2 VET Cert I II/other 4 Apprenticeship 3 Traineeship 0 VET Total 16 Full-time employment 0 Part-time employment 4 Work Total 4 Seeking work 5 NILFET 2 Total 32 Table 7 reports the main destinations of Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College who obtained a Vocational Education and Training qualification while at school. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships Data on this group of Year 12 completers could not be provided for one of the following reasons: 1. There were no respondents who participated in a SAT from this school. 2. There were an insufficient number of respondents who participated in a SAT to provide information that guarantees individual respondents cannot be identified (as required by privacy legislation). Indigenous students Data on this group of Year 12 completers could not be provided for one of the following reasons: 1. There were no Indigenous respondents from this school. 2. There were an insufficient number of Indigenous respondents to provide information that guarantees individual respondents cannot be identified (as required by privacy legislation). 10 Next Step Groves Christian College 2015

27 Not in Study Table 8: Main reason Main reason of Year 12 completers for not studying, by sex, Groves Christian College 2015 SEX Male Female Total no. no. no. Waiting for course/training to begin Not interested in further study/already finished studying Undecided and considering options Wanted a break from study Sports commitments Wanted to earn own money Family commitments excluding pregnancy/parenting Health reasons Looking for work/apprenticeship/traineeship Other Total Table 8 reports the main reasons for not studying given by Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College who were not in study at the time of the survey. Next Step Groves Christian College

28 Figure 5: Main reason of Year 12 completers for not studying, Groves Christian College, Logan - Beaudesert and Queensland 2015 Waiting for course/training to begin Undecided and considering options Not interested in further study/already finished studying Wanted a break from study Wanted to earn own money Sports commitments Looking for work/apprenticeship/traineeship Health reasons Family commitments excluding pregnancy/parenting Groves Christian College Logan - Beaudesert Queensland % Figure 5 compares the top nine main reasons for not studying given by Year 12 completers from Groves Christian College with those of Logan - Beaudesert and all schools statewide, who were not in study at the time of the survey. Not in the labour force, education or training Table 9: Main reason for not looking for work of Year 12 completers not in the labour force, education or training, Groves Christian College 2015 Main reason no. Travel 1 Sports commitments 1 Health reasons 1 Future study commitments 1 Other 1 Total 5 Table 9 reports the main reasons for not looking for work given by all Year 12 school completers from Groves Christian College who were not in the labour force, education or training at the time of the survey. 12 Next Step Groves Christian College 2015

29 Appendix 1 Main destination categorisation Table A1: Main destination categorisation Education and Training Higher Education Bachelor Degree a Studying at Bachelor Degree level (including Honours). Education and Training VET categories VET Cert IV+ a Studying at Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level (excluding apprentices and trainees). VET Cert III a Studying at Certificate III level (excluding apprentices and trainees). VET Cert I II/other a Studying at Certificate I or II level (excluding apprentices and trainees). This category also includes students in an unspecified VET course, or in other basic courses (e.g. short courses) and with an unknown course level. Apprenticeship Traineeship Employment-based apprenticeship. Employment-based traineeship. Labour Force Full-time employment Working full-time (35 hours or more per week) and not in an education or training destination. This includes people with part-time or casual jobs that total 35 hours or more. Part-time employment Working part-time or casual (fewer than 35 hours per week) and not in an education or training destination. Seeking work Looking for work and not in an education or training destination. Not in the Labour Force, Education or Training NILFET Not in education or training, not working and not seeking work. a Some respondents may also be in the labour force. Next Step Groves Christian College

30 Appendix 2 Fields of study Table A2: Fields of study Field of study a Natural and Physical Sciences Information Technology Engineering and Related Technologies Architecture and Building Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Health Education Management and Commerce Society and Culture Creative Arts Food, Hospitality and Personal Services Mixed Field Programs Double Field of Study Examples Science, Applied Science, Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Science, Forensic Science Information Technology, Network Engineering, Software Design, Web Design Engineering, Automotive Mechanics, Electro Technology, Refrigeration, Aviation, Electrical Apprenticeship Building, Architecture, Carpentry, Interior Design, Regional and Urban Planning, Surveying Horticulture, Land Management, Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, Marine Studies Nursing, Sport Science, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Pharmacy, Fitness, Physiotherapy Primary Education, Secondary Education, Learning Management, Early Childhood Education Business, Accounting, Business Management, Commerce, Tourism, Real Estate, Marketing Law, Arts, Youth Work, Journalism, Social Science, Psychology, Social Work Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Music, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Performing Arts, Photography Hospitality, Hotel Management, Hairdressing, Kitchen Operations, Commercial Cookery Adult Tertiary Preparation, Creative Industries, Vocational Skills Development, Bridging Courses University students undertaking double degrees (e.g. Business/Laws) a Field of study based on the Australian Standard Classification of Education (ABS cat. no ). 14 Next Step Groves Christian College 2015

31 Appendix 3 Industry categories Table A3: Industry categories Industry category a Retail Trade Accommodation and Food Services Construction Manufacturing Health Care and Social Assistance Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Education and Training Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services Information Media and Telecommunications Transport, Postal and Warehousing Financial and Insurance Services Wholesale Trade Public Administration and Safety Administrative and Support Services Mining Arts and Recreation Services Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Other Services Examples of occupations in this industry Sales Assistant, Cashier, Storeperson, Retail Trainee, Shelf Filler, Pharmacy Assistant, Console Operator Waiter, Bartender, Kitchen Hand, Pizza Maker, Apprentice Chef, Fast Food Server, Hotel Receptionist Labourer, Apprentice (Carpenter, Tiler, Bricklayer, Painter, Plumber, Plasterer, Roofer), Trades Assistant Factory Hand, Apprentice (Joiner, Fitter, Boilermaker, Cabinet Maker), Labourer, Machine Operator Dental Assistant, Personal Carer, Child Care Assistant, Nanny, Medical Receptionist, Nursing Assistant Fruit Picker, Packer, Farm, Station Hand, Nursery Assistant, Market Gardener, Deck Hand Teacher Aide, Tutor, Swimming Instructor, Music Teacher, Administration Assistant, Sports Coach, Library Assistant Apprentice (Electrician, Linesman, Plumber, Refrigeration Mechanic), Garbage Truck Driver Sales Trainee, Office Assistant, Trainee Property Manager, Receptionist, Video Store Clerk Cinema Attendant, Cadet Journalist, Library Assistant, Telecommunications Trainee, Data Entry Clerk Courier, Customs Clerk, Furniture Removalist, Ticket Inspector, Flight Attendant, Mail Sorter, Transport Officer Bank Teller, Administrative Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Loans Processor, Trainee Accountant, Customer Service Operator Warehouse Clerk, Storeperson, Driver, Packer, Factory Hand, Labourer, Cleaner Defence Cadet, Administrative Officer, Soldier, Trainee Firefighter, Police Cadet, Locksmith Call Centre Operator, Gardener, Trainee Travel Agent, Cleaner, Office Assistant, Telemarketer Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, Boilermaker), Plant Operator, Drillers Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Office Assistant Fitness Instructor, Theatre Attendant, Netball Umpire, Theme Park Host, Lifeguard, Museum Attendant Laboratory Assistant, Trainee Draftsperson, Software Technician, IT Trainee Apprentice (Mechanic, Panel Beater, Hairdresser), Parking Attendant, Trainee Beautician, Photo Lab Assistant a Industry categories based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ABS cat. no ). Next Step Groves Christian College

32 Appendix 4 Statistical Area Level 4 Queensland, ABS, 2011 Figure A4A: Statistical Area Level 4 Queensland 16 Next Step Groves Christian College 2015

33 Figure A4B: Statistical Area Level 4 South East Queensland Next Step Groves Christian College

34 Appendix 5 Acronyms and Abbreviations Table A5: Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym or abbreviation ABS Campus-based VET nfd NILFET SAT TAFE VET Australian Bureau of Statistics All VET categories excluding Apprentice and Trainee Not further defined Not in the labour force, education or training School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Technical and Further Education Vocational Education and Training For further information about terminology used throughout this report, refer to the glossary of the statewide Next Step report. 18 Next Step Groves Christian College 2015