Contents. 3 From the Director. 4 Report Structure. 6 Introduction. 10 Strengthening Catholic Identity. 17 Improving School and Student Performance

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1 Annual Report 2015

2 Contents 3 From the Director 4 Report Structure 6 Introduction 10 Strengthening Catholic Identity 17 Improving School and Student Performance 20 Engaging the Government Reform Agenda 21 Building Leadership Capacity 27 Ensuring Sustainability and Growth 29 Building Sound Governance Structures 30 School Funding and Catholic Education Office Finances 45 Auditor s Report 46 GCPPA Report 48 DOSSPA Report CEOSale Annual Report

3 From the Director Dear Bishop O Regan It is my pleasure to present to you the Annual Report 2015 from the Catholic Education Office in the Diocese of Sale. Strengthening our Catholic identity was further enhanced in 2015 by the creation of the team Catholic Identity, Learning and Teaching and the employment of a manager to lead this team. The Catholic identity of schools was enriched through workshops delivered by visiting professors from Leuven University, Belgium. The aim of these workshops was to develop deeper understandings of the theological framework and methodology used to assess Catholic identity in schools. CEOSale staff, principals, priests and religious education leaders were then instructed on how to use this information to further develop and strengthen Catholic identity. A new initiative, Complispace, was rolled out amongst 14 primary schools and 2 secondary schools in the latter part of Complispace is designed to assist schools to manage policy, risk and compliance through enabling technology platforms. Schools are responsible for updating information on Complispace so that procedures and practices reflect what is occurring at the school level. The CEOSale Policy and Human Resources Team is responsible for overseeing the operation of Complispace within schools in the Diocese. A key focus throughout the Diocese in 2015 was on improving school performance through assessment practices. The Learning and Teaching Team sought to strengthen the data literacy of school leaders and teachers and to work towards a consistent response within the Diocese to assessment and the effective management of student performance data. The biennial Diocesan Learning Expo, with its emphasis on sharing pedagogy and best classroom practices, was a successful event. In 2015, both primary and secondary teachers across the Diocese either facilitated or participated in professional learning workshops designed to cater for learning diversity. Participants shared teaching practices in line with the theme Moving with the Spirit. Change 2 Facilitator training of some primary school leaders and teachers last year was extended in 2015 and offered to secondary schools and primary principals. The training processes and tools will support consistent change practices within schools and across the Diocese. This initiative will also assist the future rollout of ICON. Due to the continued commitment to partnership across staff in CEOSale and amongst schools, 2015 has been a successful and productive year. The year saw the closure of the final chapter of Towards Courageous Renewal, with new strategic directions now specified in Inspiring Faith, Inspiring Learning. With all beginnings, there is movement from contemplation about what has been to an air of expectation and hope for the future, a hope directed to all young people and their families in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sale. Maria Kirkwood Director of Catholic Education Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale CEOSale Annual Report

4 Report Structure This report is structured around the six directions and corresponding intended outcomes outlined in Towards Courageous Renewal. The six key focus areas for the Catholic Education Office are: 1. Strengthening Catholic Identity 2. Improving School and Student Performance 3. Engaging the Government Reform Agenda 4. Building Leadership Capacity 5. Ensuring Sustainability and Growth 6. Building Sound Governance Structures. Our Vision Our Vision for Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale We are committed to courageous renewal and to the promotion of the human person through the provision of stewardship and leadership that are credible, contemporary, accountable, sustainable and transparent. This will enable schools to be contemporary centres of excellence, equity and evangelisation that reach out to all. In this environment, students are empowered to become successful lifelong learners, confident and creative individuals and active and informed citizens who contribute to the Church s mission to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our Mission Our mission is to enable all students to reach their full human potential where: They are brought to a fuller knowledge and love of God, as revealed in Jesus Christ and expressed in the Catholic tradition. They experience an environment that promotes healthy social and emotional development where their learning is maximised. CEOSale Annual Report

5 Educational Purposes Faith: Bringing every student to a knowledge and love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ and mediated to us through the Catholic Church. Learning: Enabling every student to learn so that he or she can lead a fulfilling life and contribute positively to the development of a healthy and just society. Growth: Enabling every student to thrive in an environment that enhances his or her social and emotional growth. Enabling Purposes Leadership: Building the capacity for visionary leadership throughout the system and in schools to achieve our faith, learning and growth outcomes. Stewardship: Developing soundness in our management so that we do the right things the right way and use sound processes to achieve our purposes of faith, learning and growth. CEOSale Annual Report

6 Introduction CEOSale Background The Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale provides a service for staff, students and families in the 35 primary schools and seven secondary colleges within the Diocese. Diocese of Sale Employee Numbers 2015 Catholic Education employee figures for the Diocese of Sale, according to the August 2015 census, are: Teaching staff: 1,429 employees (1, 200 Full Time Equivalent) Non-teaching staff: 709 employees (486 Full Time Equivalent) Catholic Education Office staff: 65 employees (57.8 Full Time Equivalent) CEOSale Annual Report

7 2015 Enrolments The graphs below (Figures 1 and 2) show a steady increase in Catholic school enrolments for the Diocese of Sale over the last five years. Figure 1 Figure 2 Tables 1 and 2 show enrolment numbers in 2015 for secondary and primary schools. Table 1: Secondary Enrolment Numbers 2015 Secondary Schools Town 2015 Enrolment Nagle College Bairnsdale 955 St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield / Berwick / Officer 2556 St Peters College Cranbourne / Cranbourne East 1266 Mary MacKillop College Leongatha 553 Catholic College Sale Sale 887 Lavalla Catholic College Traralgon Marist Sion College Warragul CEOSale Annual Report

8 Table 2: Primary School Enrolment Numbers 2015 Primary Schools Town St Mary's Primary School Bairnsdale 380 St Catherine's Primary School Berwick 608 St Michael's Primary School Berwick 405 Columba Primary School Bunyip 196 Lumen Christi Primary School Churchill St Agatha's Primary School Cranbourne 494 St Therese's Primary School Cranbourne North 266 St Thomas the Apostle Cranbourne East 220 St Ita's Primary School Drouin 306 St Michael's Primary School Heyfield 59 St John the Baptist Primary School Koo Wee Rup 212 St Joseph's Primary School Korumburra 109 St Brendan's Primary School Lakes Entrance St Laurence's Primary School Leongatha St Mary's Primary School Maffra St Kieran's Primary School Moe 123 Sacred Heart Primary School Morwell St Vincent's Primary School Morwell East 233 St James Primary School Nar Nar Goon 87 Don Bosco Primary School Narre Warren 417 Mary MacKillop Primary School Narre Warren North 512 Trinity Primary School Narre Warren South 510 St Mary's Primary School Newborough 185 St Brigid's Primary School Officer 283 St Clare s Primary School Officer 92 St Joseph's Primary School Orbost 48 St Patrick's Primary School Pakenham St Mary's Primary School Sale 158 St Thomas' Primary School Sale St Patrick's Primary School Stratford 112 St Joseph's Primary School Trafalgar 103 St Gabriel's Primary School Traralgon 483 St Michael's Primary School Traralgon 375 St Joseph's Primary School Warragul 396 St Joseph's Primary School Wonthaggi 269 St Mary's Primary School Yarram Enrolment CEOSale Annual Report

9 Empowering lifelong learners CEOSale Annual Report

10 Strengthening Catholic Identity We seek to enhance and express the distinctive nature of the Catholic school in a contemporary pluralist society, encouraging students to use their knowledge, intellect and skills to make Christ present in the world and enrich that society. Catholic School Renewal The Catholic School Renewal (CSR) process in the Diocese of Sale is informed by data gathered from a variety of sources, including the Enhancing Catholic School Identity Project (ECSIP). For the first time organisational health surveys were undertaken by all schools, not just those in the renewal phase. As part of the process, each school completed the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority (VRQA) audit to ensure registration compliance. This process is moderated so as to ensure consistency of registration standards across the schools. The use of Complispace to enhance policy and practice documentation was also commenced in Closer collaboration between Primary Education Consultants and Primary Religious Education Officers has been a particular strength in 2015, evidenced through the Catholic School Renewal Process. The Secondary Education Consultant and Secondary Religious Education Officer have also worked closely to assist secondary schools in utilitsing ECSIP data in the Catholic School Renewal Process. The secondary schools that undertook the Catholic School Renewal and compliance processes were: Catholic College, SALE Marist Sion College, WARRAGUL The primary schools that undertook the Catholic School Renewal and compliance processes were: St Agatha s Primary School, CRANBOURNE St Therese s Primary School, CRANBOURNE St Ita s Primary School, DROUIN St Brendan s Primary School, LAKES ENTRANCE Trinity Primary School, NARRE WARREN SOUTH St Mary s Primary School, NEWBOROUGH St Joseph s Primary School, ORBOST St Patrick s Primary School, STRATFORD St Joseph s Primary School, WARRAGUL St Joseph s Primary School, WONTHAGGI CEOSale Annual Report

11 In 2015 the Primary Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team and the Education Consultants held two half-day workshop sessions in both Warragul and Bairnsdale for leadership teams of schools who undertook the ECSIP surveys in In the first workshop, the Primary Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team helped participants from schools undertaking Catholic School Renewal to explore the reality of the world in which Catholic schools operate today, what information each scale and questionnaire would provide, and how data could be interpreted to inform schools about their Catholic identity. The second workshop offered participants the opportunity to explore their school data to identify key strengths and challenges in preparation for school renewal. This new initiative will be combined into one day in Throughout the year, the Primary Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team members worked closely with Education Consultants and continued to assist individual schools in their understanding and the interpretation of data to inform the goals, outcomes, targets and possible strategies for their School Improvement Plan. Catholic Education Week Catholic Education Week the annual celebration of Catholic school communities and the excellent work of teachers and students across the Diocese of Sale was held from 4 8 May The theme was Moving with the Spirit. Major celebrations included the Leadership Mass at St Michael s, Traralgon and the Leadership Dinner at the Premiere Function Centre in Traralgon. On 5 May 2015, students and teachers from both primary and secondary schools gathered at St Mary s Cathedral to celebrate the Diocesan Students Mass, which was celebrated by Bishop Patrick O Regan. We thank Lavalla Choir for leading us so beautifully in song. After Mass, the attendees adjourned next door to St Mary s Primary School where lunch was prepared by St Mary s Sale Parents and Friends Club. We are grateful for their gracious hospitality. Promotional advertisements and editorials emphasising the unique faith-centred mission of Catholic education were placed in local newspapers around the Diocese, including Catholic Life. An online Catholic Education Week resource kit for schools was provided by CEOSale to every school in the Diocese. The kit included ideas, classroom activities and prayers for celebrating and promoting Catholic Education Week. Secondary Sacramental Resource Members of the Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team (CI&RE) continued to work with Diocesan representatives, Fr Elio Capra sdb, and several secondary Religious Education Coordinators to complete the Rite of Christian Initiation for Young People (RCIA4YP) resource. The Bishop has approved this resource for trial in secondary schools in As a result, initial meetings have been held with secondary schools and parishes interested in trialling the resource and draft copies will be distributed early It is hoped that this resource will be a welcome addition for schools and parishes as a way of working with those young people who show an interest in the Catholic faith or who would like to continue their journey. Year 9 Youth Gathering The theme for this year s Youth Gathering was Moving with the Spirit, which was the theme for the Diocese in In preparation for this day, Year 11 students from across the Diocese participated in a leadership training day for the Youth Gathering. On returning to their schools, these leaders completed a number of tasks with Year 9 students who would be attending the gathering. CEOSale Annual Report

12 Students listened to a presentation made by the Secondary Schools Youth Minister on how he had been moved by the Spirit to do his work across the Diocese. This was followed with a short video of Pope Francis, taken from the Asian Youth Day held in Korea where he asked the question of the youth of the world, Are you ready?. Students reflected upon this message and on how they may be ready to say Yes and be moved by the Spirit. The students then created a dove (a symbol of the Holy Spirit) to show how the Holy Spirit impacted on their own lives. A highlight of the day was the prayer service held in St Mary s Cathedral, Sale. During the prayer service, the Year 11 leaders presented each student with a medal of the Holy Spirit to remind them to keep moving with the Spirit. Youth Festival The Australian Catholic Youth Festival was held in Adelaide from Thursday 3 December to Saturday 5 December. Students from four of the secondary schools in the Diocese of Sale attended the event. The venue for the festival was the Adelaide Convention Centre. The theme for the conference was Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Many different workshops and festival experiences were offered to students over the three days. The festival concluded with Mass. Catholic School Youth Ministry Australia (CSYMA) Youth Ministry continued to be developed across all secondary schools in the Diocese. Many schools began the year with the Catch the Wave retreat, which was conducted at various venues and in numerous ways across the Diocese. Students found this retreat to be a valuable experience. Throughout the year, secondary colleges conducted retreats for primary schools and junior secondary classes. They were also involved in liturgies, prayer services, giving witness to their faith and both fundraising and awareness-raising activities. It has been a successful year for CSYMA. The Schools Youth Minister position continued this year. Mr Francis Fanchette, from St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield was appointed to the position for Throughout the year, Francis was involved in not only CSYMA camps and events, but also college retreats, reflection days, working with students within the school, and visiting classes. Another significant event for CSYMA was the Shine Gathering, which is the Diocese of Sale CSYMA Student Conference. This event involved students from all diocesan secondary colleges. The CSYMA gathering was held at St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield with 300 students in attendance. Mater Christi College from Belgrave also participated. The theme for the gathering was The greatest among you must be your servant. CSYMA teachers and their classes from across the Diocese were involved in planning and leading workshops. The National CSYMA Team was also involved in helping to facilitate the day and lead workshops. Bishop Patrick O Regan visited workshops and then celebrated Mass to conclude the event. Senior CYSMA leaders from most of the Diocese of Sale secondary schools participated in the Senior CSYMA Leaders Day held at Aquinas College in Ringwood. This day was led by the CYSMA National Team. Students explored what it meant to be a leaders in Youth Ministry and participated in workshops that focussed on developing leadership skills. At the end of the day, students were commissioned to be leaders their schools. CEOSale Annual Report

13 Combined Primary and Secondary Religious Educators Meeting Primary and secondary Religious Education Leaders, Coordinators and Faith Formation personnel from across the Diocese gathered in April at St Ita s, Drouin for a combined meeting. The gathering commenced with an address by the newly appointed manager of Catholic Identity and Religious Education. This was followed by Mass, celebrated by Bishop Patrick O Regan, which included the commissioning of new Religious Education Leaders. The Bishop later addressed the group and for most this was the first opportunity to hear him speak about Catholic schools. The ATSI Education Officer gave the group much food for thought around the topic Indigenous Perspectives and Catholic Identity, and one of the Principal Consultants provided important and clarifying information about School Improvement Plans (SIPs) and Annual School Improvement Plans (ASIPs). The primary and secondary leaders then met separately with CEOSale personnel in order to cover important items pertaining to their group and their region to allow organised events in 2015 to flow smoothly. Professional Learning In 2015, all primary school teachers in the Diocese gathered in 12 different venues for their annual professional learning day, the theme being Moving with the Spirit. Staff explored ways in which their own faith/spiritual life could be nurtured. Time was given for input, discussion and reflection. In 2015, members of the Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team trialled accreditation sessions in three secondary schools. The purpose of this trial was to enable staff to access professional learning to gain hours towards accreditation to teach in a Catholic school. Sessions were offered in each of the three areas of Faith Formation, the Catholic School and Scripture. This initiative will be continued in 2016 in all secondary schools across the Diocese. Religious Education Accreditation Religious Education Accreditation aims to ensure that Catholic school staff understand the distinctive mission of Catholic schools. Over 90 teachers participated in the course for Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and Accreditation to Teach Religious Education. This course has been written, designed and implemented by members of the CEOSale Religious Education Team for current and future teachers in the Diocese. As well as its theological content for the teachers, it also includes practical sessions on teaching approaches in the classroom. Four units were taught across the year: The Sacraments of the Church Church The Trinity: Jesus Christ, Revelation and Tradition Social and Moral Perspectives in Religious Education CEOSale Annual Report

14 Religious Education Review Briefings A review of Religious Education in the Diocese of Sale was undertaken in A report detailing the findings of this review was published for distribution across the Diocese in Briefings for priests, principals and school Religious Education Leaders (RELs) across the Diocese were held in term one, with feedback being sought on the report, including its commendations and recommendations Working with Graduates The Primary Graduates Conference was held in March at Cowes. The Primary Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team explored with participants sound learning and teaching practices in Religious Education. Using a unit of work from the RE curriculum, CEOSale staff led participants through a mock plan for a learning sequence. Most importantly, participants were given an insight into the teacher thinking that takes place when planning meaningful and purposeful strategies and activities for students. Therefore, participants were not shown a completed plan but heard and saw how CEOsale staff developed it and importantly heard the thinking behind the selection of certain activities and strategies and the expected student learning outcomes. In the learning sequence there was a particular focus on the teaching of the Scripture. Graduates were given the opportunity to experience some activities around this. The session provided graduates with Diocesan expectations for learning and teaching RE, knowledge around teaching and teacher thinking that is in keeping with other curriculum areas, as well as a few practical examples to inspire creative and engaging activities. As a result, graduates have been eager to learn more about planning and teaching in RE and to share their learning on return to their schools. They have gone on further into sourcing information about how to improve learning and teaching in RE from colleagues, RE leaders and CEOSale staff. The Secondary Graduates conference was held in March at Rawson. Topics explored included the Religious Education curriculum, the use of Scripture and Prayer, and Church documents pertaining to Catholic schools. Teachers New to the Diocese On 17 June, teachers new to our Diocese gathered at the West Gippsland Arts Centre to gain a clearer understanding of the methodology and content of our Religious Education Curriculum, Journeying Together in Hope. Planning in Religious Education was a significant part of the day and many resources were shared. Participants expressed appreciation for this induction day, particularly in relation to classroom expectations, pedagogy and documentation around the curriculum. Visiting International Speaker In July, Professor Didier Pollefeyt and Jan Bouwens visited the Diocese of Sale as part of their work in the different diocese across Victoria. In the week of their visit they worked with the Bishop and Director, as well as running a workshop for all CEOSale staff, parish priests, principals and Religious Education Leaders. The diocesan workshop, which was very well attended, enhanced participants knowledge and understanding of the theological framework, and the empirical and practical theological methodology, to assess and enhance the Catholic identity of our schools. Dr Richard Gaillardetz, a Professor of Systematic Theology at Boston College and Director of Graduate Studies for the Theology Department, also visited the Diocese in July and presented a workshop to attending parish priests, principals, religious education leaders and teachers of Religious Education. Dr Gaillardetz s workshop theme was Wrestling with Tradition: Faith, Doubt and Questioning in the Church Today. CEOSale Annual Report

15 Scholarships and Bursaries Four primary teachers received diocesan scholarships to attend the biblical program facilitated by the Sisters of Sion, Ecce Homo, in Jerusalem in June. The course focused on the Gospel of Luke. Participants attended lectures and went on excursions that immersed them in the culture of the Holy Land, including the historical, social and geographical background to biblical texts. On their return, participants shared this life-changing experience in their schools through their daily interactions and their classroom teaching of Scripture. A Religious Education Bursary for secondary teachers is offered annually. This year, three secondary teachers from Catholic College Sale were successful. Two accessed the biblical program at Ecce Homo in Jerusalem in June. Pilgrimage Masses Over 860 Year 5 students and teachers gathered in St Mary s Cathedral, Sale to celebrate two Pilgrimage Masses on 16 June and 23 June. The main celebrant at both Masses was Bishop Patrick O Regan. It was wonderful to see students and teachers stay after Mass and explore the Cathedral at Bishop Pat s invitation. Present at these Masses were students who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in St John the Baptist, Koo Wee Rup led the singing during the first celebration, and St Clare s, Officer with St Patrick s, Pakenham led the singing during the second. Curriculum Support The ongoing professional learning provided by CEOSale Catholic Identity and Religious Education (CI&RE) Team supported the work of principals, religious education leaders and teachers. Professional learning emphasised the importance for teachers to provide learning to accommodate the diversity of faith, knowledge and learning styles of all students in their class. Professional learning sessions were conducted for primary schools on a needs basis for whole staff, teams and individual teachers at school venues. Particular attention has been paid to encouraging deeper learning and sequential development of activities that engage students in the learning process. Foundational to the work of Primary Religious Education Officers was making links to other learning areas, thus emphasising that current strategies and learning tools apply as much to Religious Education as to other curriculum areas. The Secondary Religious Education Officer continued to work with secondary Religious Education Coordinators on curriculum development and assisted one school with the implementation of VCE units. Journeys Website The Journeys website continued to support teachers in their teaching of Scripture. The focus for 2015 has been to work with as many leaders and teacher groups as possible to ensure they are familiar with understanding the importance of Scripture, the Composite Approach to teaching Scripture, and that they have access to the Journeys website. The site has been promoted as containing exemplars for the Composite Approach and for activities that could engage students and inspire teachers to improve their teaching of Scripture. The ten texts on this site are promoted as a springboard for the teaching of all Scripture texts. CEOSale Annual Report

16 Enhancing Catholic Schools Identity Project The Enhancing Catholic School Identity Project survey is an integral part of the Catholic School Renewal Process and is usually undertaken in the year before School Renewal. The Enhancing Catholic Schools Identity Project (ECSIP) assists Victorian Catholic schools to articulate their identity and vision and express their distinct mission to the wider community. This year, three secondary schools and nine primary schools completed the ECSIP surveys. The results will inform the Catholic School Renewal (CSR) process in 2016 and assist schools in developing and implementing their School Improvement Plans. Primary Religious Education Leadership Research Throughout 2015, Associate Professor Michael Buchanan, from Australian Catholic University, undertook a research project on the role of the Religious Education Leader in primary schools in the Diocese of Sale. As part of this research, Associate Professor Buchanan interviewed the Bishop of Sale, the Director, the Deputy Director, parish priests, principals, religious education leaders in schools, and members of the Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team. Findings from this research will be published in Primary Religious Education Leaders Annual Conference In August, primary Religious Education Leaders gathered at Inverloch for their annual two-day conference. The theme of the conference was Leadership in Religious Education. Associate Professor Michael Buchanan worked with the group in developing their understanding of their role. Ms Maria Kirkwood, Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale, explored the role of Religious Education leadership and facilitated discussions around what could further support and enhance this role. In the afternoon, Mass was celebrated by Bishop Pat O Regan. On the second day, the Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team shared the work done to-date on the rewriting of the Religious Education curriculum and sought feedback from participants. Secondary Religious Education Coordinators Annual Conference In August, Secondary Religious Education Coordinators gathered at Inverloch for their annual two-day conference. Associate Professor Michael Buchanan worked with participants on issues pertaining to managing curriculum change in light of the Religious Education Curriculum re-write that is currently being undertaken. The second day was dedicated to the revision of the curriculum and the Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team worked with participants on the rewriting and sought feedback on the work to date. CEOSale Annual Report

17 Improving School and Student Performance We aspire to improve outcomes for all students to become second to none amongst the world s best students. Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians, 2008 Over the course of 2015, CEOSale implemented a restructure to bring the Catholic Identity and Religious Education Team and the Learning and Teaching Team under the oversight of the newly established roles of Deputy Director, Manager of Catholic Identity and Religious Education and Manager of Learning and Teaching. Under this group s direction, the Learning and Teaching Team underwent further restructure with a view to implementing more performance-based initiatives by supporting schools in the key areas of assessment and learning adjustment. Building the assessment and data literacy capacity of school leaders and teachers has been a significant focus for schools in It was recognised that improving school performance across the Diocese is highly dependent on our assessment practices. The Diocese of Sale invested, on behalf of the primary schools, in the Student Performance Analyser (SPA) Platform Solution (Phillip Holmes-Smith). Licences were purchased for every primary school in the Diocese. This meant that schools had access to the SPA platform and were encouraged to commence utilisation of the data and assessment tools. Professional Learning As a consequence of the SPA initiative, a number of professional learning opportunities were offered for school teams in Terms 3 and 4. The professional learning was to assist in the development of expert teacher and leader assessment practices, in order to improve individual student, school and system outcomes by measuring performance as demonstrated by student growth. This aimed to ensure a consistent whole of diocese response to the effective management of student performance data to inform learning and teaching, school improvement practices and diocesan service provision. There was substantial support for the SPA platform, as 71% of diocesan primary schools volunteered to participate in this initiative, as early adopters. Throughout 2015, schools in the Diocese of Sale continued to prepare for the Google Apps For Education (GAFE) implementation as the central component of the ICON elearn project. Twenty-nine participants from primary and secondary schools across the Diocese enrolled in the Web 2.0 Online Course in semesters one and two and 11 received accreditation. The challenging tenmodule course emphasised online tools used for specific curriculum skills and capabilities. Learning was shared via a personal blog as part of a national network of teachers. The course used Google Apps as the shared online space. Schools were grouped for their implementation into the Catholic Education Victoria instance of GAFE. As well as practical preparation of staff and student accounts, ICON elearn leaders were trained through a train the trainer model to prepare staff orientation and support for the GAFE environment in each school. The goal of these strategies is expressed in the ICON Executive Mandate: enable school leaders, teachers and staff to collaborate and bring about new ways of working that optimise student learning outcomes, which also aligns with the CEV GAFE environment as the intended platform for students and teachers. CEOSale Annual Report

18 The GAFE Boot Camp provided professional learning that included classroom context, pedagogy, practical usage, and supporting resources for GAFE implementation. Forty-four school elearn leaders completed the Google Boot Camp. Support for Students with Disabilities This year has seen a restructuring of the Student Services Team, resulting in the creation of the Learning Adjustment Team, encompassing student support in the academic and behavioural domains, Students with Disabilities program (formerly LNSLN), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and English Additional Language (EAL), and EAL - new arrivals. There has been an increased emphasis on supporting school leadership to cater for the increasing diversity within our schools and to ensure a continuous rate of progress for every child. In addition to the ongoing support and advice offered to leaders, teachers, families and students in the school setting, the team was involved in a number of briefing sessions and professional development activities. School leadership teams were targeted in the Leadership for Intervention two -day professional development facilitated with The University of Melbourne. Schools were briefed on the National Consistent Collection of Data requirements and also the use of ABLES observation tools for identifying students at a pre Victorian Curriculum level. With an increased focus on identifying students with language difficulties in the early years, the team facilitated workshops to skill teachers in the administration of specific assessment tools. The diocesan Learning Expo provided an opportunity to highlight the work around intervention and learning adjustment in schools. The roles of school leaders trained through the More Support for Students with Disabilities (MSSD) initiative continue to be consolidated in their respective settings. MSSD school-based projects were undertaken by selected schools. During the year, members of the team have been actively involved in inter-diocesan initiatives, including the publication of the CECV Transition for Students with Diverse Needs booklet and also initiated the development of a pro-forma for Personal Learning Plans which has been trialled across all Victorian dioceses. This team actively develops partnerships with professionals and organisations beyond Catholic Education. These include Allied Health, The University of Melbourne, Australian Catholic University and the Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID). At the Melbourne ASID annual conference this year, the team was represented on the organising committee and three of the team members presented in the recently added Education stream of this conference. CEOSale Annual Report

19 Personalising the Learning of English as an Additional Language (EAL) Students The Sale Diocese has a vast and varied clientele under the banner if its EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners, with variable levels of LBOTE students (Language Background Other than English) in the schools across the Diocese. CEOSale received funds from CEM (Catholic Education Office, Melbourne) to assist schools in the implementation of programs and teacher resourcing to support New Arrival students, including refugees. Eight schools within the Diocese two secondary and six primary schools - received Refugee Strategy Funding. Three primary schools received English as a Second Language/ New Arrival Funding. Schools are endeavouring to meet the educational and pastoral care needs of their EAL learners. As well as developing literacy in English, schools are expanding new cultural understandings in both the educational context and in the wider community. Teachers are keen to participate in courses to improve their own expertise in support of their EAL students. This year, three teachers from the Diocese completed the EAL Professional Certificate and four teachers have enrolled in the Sponsored Study-Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in CEOSale has supported schools in a variety of ways, such as responding to the individual needs of students/schools, liaising with staff on the benefits of using the EAL Developmental Continuum and in particular in the development of goals and Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs). CEOSale has also assisted schools in relation to cultural understandings, and accessing translation services and resources, including LMERC (Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre). This support highlights the importance of school/family/community partnerships for new arrivals. Services support to schools has included professional learning opportunities, accountability documentation and visa information. CEOSale Annual Report

20 Engaging the Government Reform Agenda We acknowledge that 'rapid structural changes, profound technical innovation and the globalisation of the economy affect human life more and more thoroughly throughout the world. Such an outlook calls for courageous renewal on the part of the Catholic school.' The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium Languages in Schools CEOSale has actively supported the implementation of the CECV Languages Strategy, Finding Your Voice, now in its second year. A diocesan-wide Languages Coach was appointed to support schools with the development of new Languages programs in relation to collaboration and leadership of professional learning activities for Language teachers in the Diocese. Eight schools in the Diocese have taken part in the Leading Languages Professional Learning Program (LLPLP) and are receiving diocesan coaching support and an implementation grant over two years to implement a Languages Implementation Plan. In 2016, regional Language Networks will begin to help support the professional learning of teachers to deliver good quality programs. Information Communication Technology (ICT) A coordinated systems approach to ICT means that principals in selected schools can consult with the expertise of the ICT group in matters such as purchasing and implementing the latest appropriate technologies that will best suit the learning needs of their students. This facilitates the concept that schools regardless of their size or remoteness, have the capacity to provide personalised learning as well as broaden the experiences of their students using digital technologies. Secondary Schools The Diocese of Sale Secondary Curriculum Network explored the new Victorian Curriculum and looked at the context for its implementation within secondary schools. Leaders were supported to consider strategies to implement the transition to a new curriculum, not only in terms of practical implications but also looking at how the pedagogy in the classroom can be enhanced. A series of Curriculum Documentation Days in the areas of Mathematics, Science and English were held for the secondary schools to share good practice in their study areas as well as take the opportunity to further investigate the new Victorian Curriculum. Trade Skills Centres (TSC) have been built in five of our secondary schools. Each of the new buildings provide modern training facilities and classrooms to run Vocational Education in Training (VET) courses in Hospitality, Engineering Automotive and Electro-technology. The Catholic Education Office (CEOSale) is currently working with the Department of Education & Training (DET) in providing support for establishing new Tech schools in both Gippsland and Casey/Cardinia. The Tech Schools will assist in strengthening student employability skills and provide practical industry programs involving advanced technology. CEOSale Annual Report

21 Building Leadership Capacity We foster 'leaders who are responsible for creating and sustaining the learning environment' in school communities. Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians In 2015, key initiatives included the continuation of the Spirituality Closure Days in regional groups of primary schools. The focus of the days was on the person and action of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The theme of the year: Moving with the Spirit captured this emphasis. Twilight sessions were also conducted on topics such as Church Teaching. Spirituality days for all staff were also facilitated in individual schools. The introduction of structured twilight sessions in several secondary schools ranged across key areas of formation in faith and learning about faith. The evaluation of these sessions indicated that they were greatly appreciated and had fostered an openness for ongoing faith formation. As all staff were included, not only the leadership, it meant that potential leaders were being shaped at the same time as their leaders. Catholic Education Week Leadership Awards Catholic Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate Catholic education where our Catholic schools are places of hope for all who are connected with them. Strong leadership is needed to build communities that are faith-filled, hope-filled and life-giving. The Annual Leadership Dinner held in May, during Catholic Education Week, is an opportunity to honour individuals in our school communities who achieve excellence in one or more of three Core Educational Purposes: Faith, Learning and Growth. The following Spirit of Catholic Education Awards were presented: Faith: This award identifies individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development of students faith lives. Recipients were: Peter Centra Catholic College, Sale Jean-Paul Antoine St Peter s College, Cranbourne Learning: Identifying individuals who have made a contribution 'beyond the normal' to student learning in areas that may include exemplary classroom practice and specialist teaching. The recipient was: Elly Martin Marist-Sion College, Warragul Growth: This award identifies individuals who have made a significant contribution to the social and emotional health of students in areas that may incorporate exemplary practice in pastoral care, wellbeing, or partnerships with parents, parish and the community. Rita Naine Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon Jenny Shea Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha CEOSale Annual Report

22 25+ Years of Service Awards and 25 Year Service Awards During the annual Leadership Dinner, the following people were recognised for their services to Catholic education which spans 25 or more years: Joanne Brewer (32 Years) Pauline Bugeja (26 Years) Sharon Buurman (28 Years) Virginia Hellings (26 years) Jeffrey Hobbs (26 Years) Tim Hogan (26 Years) Paul Mulqueen (31 Years) Stephen Nash (27 Years) Michael O'Brien (26 Years) Jo Quinn (27 Years) James Roberts (26 Years) Joanne Ruane (29 Years) Josephine Wade (32 Years) Luisa Wilkinson (27 Years) Gina Maria Goss (25 Years) Archbishop D Arcy Religion Prize Bishop Coffey instituted a Religion Education Prize in honour of his predecessor Archbishop Eric D'Arcy, a highly-respected scholar, teacher and philosopher. Archbishop D Arcy was a eminent leader for Catholic Education in our Diocese. The awards are granted to high achieving VCE students of religious studies. In 2015 the student recipients were: Todd Evans - Marist-Sion College, Warragul Jacqueline Inches - Marist-Sion College, Warragul Harrison Johnston - Marist-Sion College, Warragul Katrina Lay - Marist-Sion College, Warragul Gabrielle Miller - Marist-Sion College, Warragul William Politi - St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield CEOSale Annual Report

23 Elizabeth Hunt Scholarship During the years 1905 until 1934, when the Presentation Sisters established a convent, Elizabeth Hunt was a teacher at St Patrick s School, Pakenham. She is a reminder for us of all teachers past and present who have given great stability to our Catholic schools by the quality of their service and their faithful commitment to the vision of Catholic education. In 2015, there were two recipients of the award: Teagan Currey, Catholic College, Sale and Eden Ward, Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha. The scholarship is designed to provide financial support to recipients during their studies in education at the Australian Catholic University. Daniel Ahern Bursary Daniel Ahern became the head teacher of a local Catholic school after beginning his teaching career at Nar Nar Goon as a private tutor to the O Brien family. During his teaching career in the Dandenong area he became one of Dandenong's most well-known and respected Catholic teachers and laymen of the last century. The bursary provides financial support for the recipients, who in 2015 were: Rachel Vanderkoogh, Sacred Heart Morwell and Robert Loft, St Mary s, Bairnsdale Sponsored Study Sponsored Study continues to promote the concept that individuals are life long learners. The sponsorship of further study is offered to all staff in the Diocese of Sale. This year, the Masters in Educational Leadership scholarship was absorbed into this funding. All students undertaking this Masters course now receive funding support through Sponsored Study. In 2015, there was a total of 34 people who received funding to support them in their study of choice. Fifteen educators were enrolled in the Master of Educational Leadership course and there was a total of 27 educators enrolled in other courses ranging from certificates, post graduate certificates, bachelors and masters degrees. Research in Schools Research in schools is essential to promoting sound pedagogies and practices in teaching and learning. Nineteen applications were received from researchers across the country. Investigations covered a wide range of issues in regard to health, religion, technology, assessment and behaviour. Primary Graduates Twenty-seven graduate teachers began work in our primary schools in As part of their induction, they were invited to a two-day conference at Cowes, Phillip Island, where they were welcomed to the Diocese by the Director, Maria Kirkwood. During the two days, they received input from members of the Learning and Teaching Team and the Catholic Identity & Religious Education Team, as well as hearing the experiences of graduates from Input was focused on getting to know each other, exploring learning, creative activities for Religious Education, an Indigenous perspective, parent partnerships, graduate wellbeing and Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration. CEOSale Annual Report

24 Stronger Smarter Leadership Program During the term two school holidays, 22 staff members from schools within the Sale Diocese participated in five days of reflections, challenges, awareness raising, renewal and capacity building leadership training by attending the second Stronger Smarter Leadership Program, organized by Paul Munday, sponsored by CEOSale. Sale Diocese participants included two principals, four deputy principals, seven learning area co-ordinators, four teachers, four Learning Support Officers and office personnel. A strength-based conversational framework, known as Engoori, was introduced to illustrate how cultural inclusivity can be built within communities. Engoori is based on honouring strengths, actioning the present and visioning the future. The notion of Social Process was also examined within the context of responding to complex workplace and personal challenges. After eight weeks, participants attended a further two days Leadership for School Transformation Forum, presenting to the group their own Personal and Workplace Leadership Challenge. An underlying theme of the program focused on developing a culture of inclusivity within the school and embracing community-wide participation. Facilitative and action-oriented leadership coupled with honest, courageous introspection can stimulate cultural transformation characterised by high expectation relationships and excellence. Change 2 In 2015, CEOSale once again offered Change 2 Facilitator training. Secondary schools were added to the cohort. This training was provided to ensure the transition to the Integrated Catholic Online Network (ICON) is successful as it is rolled out in 2016 and The development of this process and tools throughout the Diocese will support change agendas within and across schools. Developing an understanding of the change process and how change intentions can fail, along with expert use of proven tools, will better ensure success. Many schools have taken the opportunity to train facilitators. The option for principals to train as facilitators was also provided. Principals who understand the Change 2 concepts and process can offer high level sponsorship to school projects to safeguard success. Over the year, five programs were held, resulting in close to an additional 80 facilitators being endorsed in the Diocese. A further five people from our diocese attended a Melbourne program: a total of 85 people were trained in the Change 2 process. CEOSale Annual Report

25 Aspirant Principal Program Aspiring to Principalship has again been available to current leaders within Catholic Education who are considering or may consider applying for principalship or a senior leadership position within the next five years. This initiative involved 11 participants from both primary and secondary schools. Feedback has been very encouraging, with participants reporting that the 360-degree feedback data and experience they receive through this initiative is of significant benefit in equipping them with the skills necessary for their development as effective school leaders. The Aspiring to Principalship program has been very successful since its introduction, with many graduates achieving appointments as principals and acting principals not only this diocese but also in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and the other country dioceses. In 2015, three graduates were appointed to the position of principal. Country Diocesan Leadership Program (CDLP) The Country Diocesan Leadership Program aims to build the capacity of emerging leaders and those with leadership aspirations. This professional learning opportunity is a collaborative program delivered by the Sale, Sandhurst and Ballarat dioceses. In 2015, the CDLP worked with 35 emerging leaders, thirteen of whom were from primary and secondary schools in the Diocese of Sale. The themes presented included: Spirituality of leadership Contemporary realities of Catholic education The Catholic context of leadership Change management theory and practice Leading staff learning Leadership theory, frameworks and contemporary research Personal and interpersonal capacities of effective leadership Through their leadership journals and ongoing coaching support, participants had the opportunity to reflect upon their own leadership journey and to apply this learning within their school context throughout the year. CEOSale Annual Report

26 Leadership in Secondary Schools The Secondary Pedagogy coaching initiative commenced in term 3, 2015 and was developed to build the capacity of leaders in secondary schools to build effective pedagogy. The initial focus has been to explore the current culture of schools in relation to professional learning practices, organisational structures that support teacher practice, and ways teachers communicate ideas around pedagogy. The secondary pedagogical coach works closely with DOSSPA, school leaders and Federation University to ensure messages of effective learning and teaching are reflected in all aspects of the initiative. Key themes of this initiative include: Creating visions for learning that support teachers and leaders to build the language and dialogue that will affect the way they think about learning and teaching. Developing the structures and processes to move from a professional development model to a professional learning model. Developing a focused and connected approach to the literacy and curriculum networks to explore the relationship between effective learning, teaching and the Victorian Curriculum. Supporting school leaders to build the knowledge, skills and strategies to effect change. Deputy Principals Network The Secondary Deputy Principals of the Diocese of Sale have been involved in a program of building capacity for themselves through the Deputy Principals Network on matters such as being a Leader of Learning, Legal Issues, Finances and Resources and Industrial Issues. CEOSale Annual Report

27 Ensuring Sustainability and Growth We pursue practice that ensures that systems, pedagogy and initiatives align with and are responsive to the growing demands of stakeholders. Building Resources Reference Group The Building Resources Reference Group (BRRG) is the support working party for the Planning Building and Finance Committee. The BRRG supports this committee in its role of assuring the Bishop, via the Director, of the integrity of the process of all capital works projects in existing schools and in the establishment of new schools. The BRRG s other key function is to streamline the diocesan application processes for new capital projects involving Catholic Capital Grants, Supplementary Fund and Catholic Development Fund applications, and to provide timely support to school communities who are considering a capital project. A key purpose of the reference group is to ensure that student learning and best education practice is the prime consideration in the provision of school spaces throughout the Diocese. The reference group s priority in 2015 was ascertaining the suitability and viability of capital grant applications for the Planning Building and Finance Committee. This involved 12 schools and 17 applications. The Capital Project Approval Guidelines were also released during the year. The Guidelines outline the process and steps schools need to follow so that a comprehensive and rigorous review is conducted on all projects before they start. Policy, Risk and Compliance Management CEOSale s Policy and Human Resources Team was responsible for rolling out a new initiative, Complispace, to 16 pilot schools: 14 primary and 2 secondary schools. Complispace is to designed to assist schools to manage policy, risk and compliance through enabling technology platforms. Schools maintain responsibility for updating information on this system so that procedures and practices reflect what is occurring at the school level. This initiative will support schools to meet Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) registration requirements. The Policy and Human Resources Team are responsible for overseeing the management of the operation of Complispace in schools. Pilot schools received three main modules: 1. Registration Guidelines, which has been developed through using the VRQA Guide to Meeting the Minimum Standards for School Registration and Other State and Federal Requirements for Victorian Catholic Schools 2. Student Duty of Care, which consists of a suite of policies designed to protect students from foreseeable risks. This module included policies and procedures related to Child Protection 3. Occupational Health and Safety, which contains policies that address processes and procedures schools must follow in regard to health and safety. Further modules will be implemented over the next year. Other primary and secondary schools will be operational on the Complispace platform early next year. CEOSale Annual Report

28 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in schools The decision to provide services in relation to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to schools that sought assistance has meant that the CEOSale ICT team has grown from two members to four. This team works in eleven primary schools, maintaining and updating ICT equipment and all other incidentals that incorporate this, such as wireless networks, server systems and a range of software. The CEOSale ICT team is responsible for overseeing that the technology infrastructure in these schools is user friendly and accessible for all staff and students for the majority of the time. CEOSale Annual Report

29 Building Sound Governance Structures We seek to ensure that the way the responsibility, authority and accountability are distributed and managed in schools and in the Diocese will enable us to achieve our vision. Pastoral Care and Critical Incident Reference Group The reference group accomplished a number of its objectives in With the legislative outcomes of the Betrayal of Trust report to the Victorian Government, this group undertook the responsibility to provide policies and information for schools to address their reporting obligations. Overall, a Pastoral Care Policy was provided for schools to utilise, a Child Protection and Safety Policy, and policies related to the Grooming, Failure to Report and Failure to Disclose laws. School practices in relation to these policies have been included by individual schools to ensure staff and community members are aware of their responsibilities. Information and updates were disseminated through a briefing with principals, regular electronic circulars and in response to specific schools needs as required. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) During 2015, the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale OH&S team supported schools with Occupational Health and Safety compliance by providing a training program as well as assistance to schools for their annual OH&S school audits. The training program offered to school principals, deputy principals, business managers, leaders and staff responsible for OH&S matters included OH&S Management for Leadership Teams and OH&S Workshop Sessions. Presenters of these sessions were OH&S Officers from the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Industrial Relations Unit. The OH&S Management for Leadership Teams provided 19 school staff from 13 schools with an overview of the legal responsibilities for managing OH&S within the school environment, including employer and employee responsibilities and strategies to address the most common OH&S issues in schools. The OH&S Workshop session was attended by 14 school staff from 11 schools. Participants were provided with specific information on OH&S functions including Chemical Management, Material Safety Data sheets, Hazardous Goods, Manual Handing, Induction and Contractor Management. Fourteen schools within the Diocese requested assistance with their annual Occupational Health and Safety school safety audits. CEOSale staff from the OH&S team assisted various school personnel in assessments of their school OH&S compliance as well as providing them with relevant information for their school s OH&S needs. CEOSale Annual Report

30 School Funding and Catholic Education Office Finances The administrative and financial work of schools is supported by CEOSale in the following ways: Provision of timely advice on matters relating to finance, payroll and resource management Provision and/or facilitation of professional learning in finance, payroll and resource management matters Provision of central school payroll for primary schools electing to use the service Assistance in planning and implementing new systems, procedures and improvements relating to school operations Assistance and support to meet external finance, audit and compliance obligations Assistance with industrial relations, salary, superannuation, long service leave and Workcover issues. Implementation of administrative technologies Assistance with capital projects including financial feasibility studies, loan applications, financial tracking of projects, capital grant acquittals, interest factor, Supplementary Capital Fund, Primary Land Fund and Secondary Land Fund Assistance with Essential Safety Measures and Workplace Health and Safety. A summary of Income and Expenditure for Primary and Secondary Schools is presented in graphical form below. CEOSale Annual Report

31 School Fees While school authorities are always conscious of keeping fees and charges at a level affordable to parents, it is essential that these be increased at least in line with Education CPI movements. In the Diocese of Sale, the Grants Allocation Committee (Primary) Formula for the 2015 school year assumed that primary schools raised, on average, a minimum of $1,034 per student, depending on the socio-economic status score (SES) of the school. It is expected that schools raise this local contribution through a combination of school fees and other private income. Needs-based Funding State and Australian Government grants are allocated to Catholic systemic schools in Victoria on a needs -based formula basis. Accountability for Funding Schools and Colleges provide audited Annual Financial Statements detailing income, expenditure and bank balances to the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV). The CECV in turn provides accountability to the Australian and State Governments for the grants disbursed to the Catholic Education system. CEOSale Annual Report

32 Capital Grants Program Major capital works continued to be a feature of Catholic Education in the Diocese. In 2015, the Australian Government approved the following Capital Grants : St Clare s Primary School, Officer $2,000,000 St Peter s College, Cranbourne $1,300,000 TOTAL $2,300,000 School Loans School loan balances as at 31 December 2015 were: Primary Sector Long Term Loans $17,768,895 Secondary Sector Long Term Loans $62,763,839 Total Loans $80,532,734 All primary school loans and 95.6% of secondary school loans were provided by the Catholic Development Fund. CEOSale Annual Report

33 Catholic Education Office Financial Information Catholic Education Office Financial Statements A summarised financial report, based on the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2015, is provided on pages The result for the year was a surplus of $190,095. This surplus can be attributed to the increase in Diocesan Share funding for the year. The Audited Financial Statements of the Catholic Education Office of the Diocese of Sale, prepared in accordance with relevant Australian International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS), are provided to Bishop Patrick O Regan through the Chair of the Diocese of Sale Education Finance Audit and Risk Committee. The Catholic Education Office also accounts for its expenditure of program funds through the CECV. Annual budgets for the Catholic Education Office and school-based costs paid centrally, approved by the Diocese of Sale Finance Audit and Risk Committee, are submitted to Bishop Patrick O Regan for approval. Income Income generated from all sources totalled $14.6 million for the year ended 31 December Sources included: Primary and Secondary Levies CECV Consultancy Budget Australian Government Targeted Programs Invested Income Reimbursement from Diocesan Share of Australian Government and State Grants for centrally paid and other school costs Levies collected on behalf of the Secondary Land Fund, Primary Land Fund and other agencies. Expenditure Recurrent expenditure totalled $14.4 million. Of this, 40.6% was paid out either directly or indirectly for or on behalf of schools. These expenditures included: Student Support Services (psychological assessment & counselling, hearing and speech services, etc) Special Education (learning disabilities / gifted and talented) Grants/allocations to schools for Indigenous Education, Languages other than English, Literacy, Wellbeing and Quality Teacher Programs Essential services audits in Primary Schools Provision for Supplementary Capital Fund Provision for Secondary Land Fund Provision for Primary Land Fund Schools' levies paid to National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC), Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV) and the Bishops' grant to the Australian Catholic University Study assistance and bursaries paid to Primary and Secondary teachers CEOSale Annual Report

34 Primary Principal recruitment costs Professional development of teachers, principals and administration staff Family Life Education Program for school communities Religious Education Program for school communities Interest on loans to purchase demountable classrooms Relocation costs of graduate teachers Salaries, administration expenses, motor vehicle expenses, and other overheads required to support the programs and services provided to schools accounted for 40.7% of total expenditure. Capital Expenditure Loan capital repayments totalling $166,808 were made during this period. Other capital expenditure included the following purchases: $ Improvements to Property/Renovations $190,980 Works In Progress (CEO and schools) $1,058,020 Computers $60,879 Furniture & Fixtures $14,042 Plant & Equipment $17,289 Motor Vehicles (net after trade-ins) $424,286 Total $1,765,496 Supplementary Capital Fund (SCF) The Supplementary Capital Fund has established a good base to address capital funding needs of Primary Schools. During 2015, three applications were received and two were approved, for an amount of $700,000 to assist with the schools' construction projects. Twenty-four Primary Schools received loan capital repayment support totalling $971,684 in New applications approved in 2015 will commence receipt of loan capital support in 2016 when loans are drawn down to finance the construction or refurbishment works. There is currently a total of 33 loans to schools that have been approved, with a consequent commitment of $6,862,109 to be paid over the next ten years. As at 31 December 2015, the provision for Supplementary Capital Fund (monies held on behalf of schools) stood at $2,595,260. For 2016, the annual levy will be $80.00 and will be charged in March and October. CEOSale Annual Report

35 Secondary Land Fund The Secondary Land Fund was established in 2007 to help the Secondary Colleges with land purchases. A levy of $65.00 per student has been charged for 2015, with the CEO s annual contribution of $100,000. The levy for 2016 has been increased to cover the increasing land cost and will be $80.00 per student. Six applications were received and have been accepted in principle, although all will commence in 2016 or later, and are awaiting finalisation of purchase amounts. As at 31 December 2015, the provision for the Secondary Land Fund (monies held on behalf of Colleges) stood at $1,740,579. Primary Land Fund The Primary Land Fund was established in 2010 to help the Primary schools with land purchases. A levy of $28.00 per student was charged in 2015, together with the CEO contribution of $100,000. The levy for 2016 will be $35.00 per student. Two applications were received and five applications are in planning, waiting for finalisation and of the amounts required. As at 31 December 2015, the provision for the Primary Land Fund (monies held on behalf of Colleges) stood at $3,056,286. Catholic Education Office of the Diocese of Sale SUMMARISED FINANCIAL REPORT The transactions for the Year Ended 31 December 2015 are identified in the following financial statements: CEOSale Annual Report

36 CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE DIOCESE OF SALE OVERVIEW OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015 Income $ $ Primary and Secondary Levies 3,260,400 3,128,258 Demountable Classroom Rent - 87,500 Supplementary Capital Fund Levy 619, ,220 Primary Land Fund 281, ,819 Secondary Land Fund 495, ,098 Consultancy Allocations 1,765,212 1,554,483 Share Allocations 5,695,166 7,523,512 Targeted Programs 1,774,959 3,966,358 Investment Income 324, ,985 Transfers from Schools 207, ,539 Other Income 319, ,831 Profit/(Loss) on Sale of Assets (20,480) 104,336 Total Income 14,619,824 18,414,939 Expenditure Administration Expenses 703,215 Depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment 577,373 Borrowing Expenses 52,243 Motor Vehicles Expenses 178,383 Employment Expenses 7,422,262 Overheads 271,682 Levies 401,021 Professional Development 881,018 Grants to Schools & School Cost paid Centrally 630,663 Demountable Classroom Relocation and Maintenance 11,587 Remuneration of Auditor 69,285 Supplementary Capital Fund Provision 2,254,035 Secondary Land Fund 595,732 Primary Land Fund 381, , ,404 64, ,683 6,175, , , ,950 4,284, ,411 56,565 1,467, ,098 1,364,819 Total Expenditure 14,429,729 17,143,884 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 190,095 1,271,055 CEOSale Annual Report

37 CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE DIOCESE OF SALE STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER $ $ Operating Revenue from ordinary activities 14,315,476 17,875,888 Other Revenue from ordinary activities 304, ,051 Total Revenues 14,619,824 18,414,939 Expenses 14,429,729 17,143,884 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 190,095 1,271,055 Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) 190,095 1,271,055 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015 Cash Flows from Operating Activities $ $ Receipts from customers 14,094,276 15,640,549 Payments to Suppliers and Employees (16,217,334) (13,976,063) Interest Received 324, ,715 Borrowing Costs (65,300) (64,542) Net Cash Flow from operating activities (1,863,529) 2,034,659 Cash Flow from Investing Activities Receipts from Sale of property, plant & equipment 201,250 1,583,388 Payment for property, plant & equipment (305,882) (2,472,695) Net Cash Flow from investing activities (104,632) (889,307) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Proceeds of borrowings 50,052 59,545 Repayment of borrowings (166,808) (121,686) Net Cash Flow from financing activities (116,757) (62,141) Net increase (decrease) in Cash held (2,084,918) 1,083,211 Cash at beginning of the Financial year 7,378,587 6,295,376 Cash at end of the Financial year 5,293,669 7,378,587 CEOSale Annual Report

38 CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE DIOCESE OF SALE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER $ $ Current Assets Cash Assets 1,293,669 1,928,587 Trade and other receivables 628, ,810 Investments 4,000,000 5,450,000 Other 87,888 61,823 Total Current Assets 6,009,567 7,847,220 Non-Current Assets Property, Plant and Equipment 5,019,064 5,576,198 Total Non-Current Assets 5,019,264 5,576,198 TOTAL ASSETS 11,028,631 13,423,418 Current Liabilities Payables 888,267 3,460,222 Borrowings 84, ,556 Provisions 399, ,857 Total Current Liabilities 1,372,506 3,857,635 Non-Current Liabilities Borrowings 953,361 1,053,114 Total Non-Current Liabilities 953,361 1,053,114 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,325,867 4,910,749 NET ASSETS 8,702,764 8,512,669 EQUITY Asset Revaluation Reserve 39,466 39,466 Accumulated Surplus 8,663,298 8,473,203 TOTAL EQUITY 8,702,764 8,512,669 CEOSale Annual Report

39 SUPPLEMENTARY CAPITAL FUND STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER $ $ Revenue Levies 630, ,220 Demountable Income 1,523,692 - CEO Sale Disbursement 100,000 1,000,000 Interest 51,216 43,810 Total Revenue 2,305,252 1,511,030 Expenses Contribution to school loans 971, ,743 Demountable Disbursement 1,523,692 - Total Expenses 2,495, ,743 Surplus/(Deficit) for the year (190,124) 915,287 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER $ $ Current Assets Cash Assets 2,595, ,207 Other Debtors - 1,014,429 Total Current Assets 2,595,260 2,403,636 Total Assets 2,595,260 2,403,636 Current Liabilities Accruals 381,748 - Total Current Liabilities 381,748 - Net Assets 2,213,512 2,403,636 Equity Accumulated Surplus 2,403,636 1,488,349 Current Year Earnings (190,124) (915,287) Total Equity 2,213,512 2,403,636 CEOSale Annual Report

40 SUPPLEMENTARY CAPITAL FUND STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER $ $ Cash Flow From Operating Activities Levies 630, ,220 Interest received 51,216 44,374 Contribution to school loans (971,683) (595,743) Other Income 3,019,868 - Other Payments 1,114,429 - Net Cash Flow from operating activities 1,206,053 (84,149) Cash Flow from Investing Activities - - Cash Flow from Financing Activities - - Net increase in cash held 1,206,053 (84,149) Cash at beginning of the financial year 1,389,207 1,473,356 Cash at the end of the financial year 2,595,260 1,389,207 CEOSale Annual Report

41 PRIMARY LAND FUND STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER $ $ Operating Revenue from Ordinary Activities Levies - CEO 100, ,000 Levies - Primary Schools 281, ,643 Levies - Other - 253,176 Interest 54,899 32,316 Total Revenue 436,219 1,397,135 Expenses from Ordinary Activities Expenses - - Total Expenses - - Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 436,219 1,397,135 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER $ $ Current Assets Cash Assets 2,940,213 1,352,716 Other Debtors 116,072 1,267,350 Total Current Assets 3,056,285 2,620,066 Total Assets 3,056,285 2,620,066 Net Assets 3,056,285 2,620,066 Equity Accumulated Surplus 2,620,066 1,222,931 Current Year Earnings 436,219 1,397,135 Total Equity 3,056,285 2,620,066 CEOSale Annual Report

42 PRIMARY LAND FUND STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER $ $ Cash Flow From Operating Activities Receipt from customers 1,532, ,345 Interest received 54,899 32,256 Net Cash Flow from operating activities 1,587, ,601 Cash Flow from Investing Activities - - Cash Flow from Financing Activities - - Net increase in cash held 1,587, ,601 Cash at beginning of the financial year 1,352,716 1,117,115 Cash at the end of the financial year 2,940,213 1,352,716 CEOSale Annual Report

43 SECONDARY LAND FUND STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER $ $ Operating Revenue from Ordinary Activities Levies - CEO 100, ,000 Levies - Secondary Colleges 495, ,271 Levies - Other 40,000 40,000 CCI Rebates - 2,730 CECV Disbursement - 250,000 Interest 31,553 30,222 Total Revenue 667, ,223 Expenses from Ordinary Activities Expenses 508, ,344 Total Expenses 508, ,344 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 158, ,879 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER $ $ Current Assets Cash Assets 1,252,851 1,339,749 Other Debtors 487, ,889 Total Current Assets 1,740,579 1,581,638 Total Assets 1,740,579 1,581,638 Net Assets 1,740,579 1,581,638 Equity Accumulated Surplus 1,581,638 1,283,759 Current Year Earnings 158, ,879 Total Equity 1,740,579 1,581,638 CEOSale Annual Report

44 SECONDARY LAND FUND STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER $ $ Cash Flow From Operating Activities Receipt from customers 389, ,428 Interest received 31,553 30,222 Contribution to School Loans (508,344) (508,344) Net Cash Flow from operating activities (86,898) 327,306 Cash Flow from Investing Activities - - Cash Flow from Financing Activities - - Net increase in cash held (86,898) 327,306 Cash at beginning of the financial year 1,339,749 1,012,443 Cash at the end of the financial year 1,252,851 1,339,749 CEOSale Annual Report

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46 GCPPA Report Over the course of 2015, the Gippsland Catholic Primary Principals Association (GCPPA) continued to work in a collegial manner, using the collective knowledge and the skills of the primary principals in the Diocese of Sale to build the capacity of both the group, and the individuals within. The Executive of the GCPPA for 2015 included Kevin Greenwood, Justin Greenwood, Jo Johnson, Anne Hassell, Jan Gubbins, Simon Dell'Oro, Trish Stabb, Mark Linden and Cathy Blackford. At the beginning of the year the Executive looked at the following goals to direct the work of the GCPPA throughout 2015: 1. Build our working relationship with Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale 2. Raise the profile of principal cluster networks 3. Ensure meetings were well attended, inclusive and reflective of the needs of the primary principals 4. Increase our professional voice With these goals in mind, and reviewing the feedback from the previous year, the three main areas of focus for the GCPPA were: to continue to evaluate assessment in the Diocese of Sale, how schools and teachers use data to inform teaching, and principal wellbeing brought many changes in leadership and management to CEOSale which had a very positive impact on us as principals. These changes included the appointment of Ms Debra Punton, Deputy Director Catholic Identity, Dominic Ryan, Manager Catholic Identity and Religious Education, Mr Martin Keogh, Manager Learning and Teaching and Cathy Conway, Education Officer Learning and Teaching. Another important occurrence was CEOSale employing Tracey Ezard to work with all stakeholders in the Sale Diocese to devise a strategic plan for the Diocese for the next four years. One day of the principals conference was devoted to working with Tracey to put forward beliefs and concerns. All principals had the opportunity to reflect on the needs of their school and workshop with Tracey to develop future directions. CEOSale Annual Report

47 Our year commenced with a two-day meeting in Traralgon where we continued to work on the assessment practices currently used in the Diocese and the importance of using data to inform teaching. Principals began to work collaboratively with CEOSale to discuss the implementation of these perspectives and how as a system we could improve learning outcomes for all our students. The importance of expert teachers was emphasised as was how their influence makes a significant difference to academic growth of their students. We heard that.. the collective sharing of skills, expertise and experience creates richer and more sustainable opportunities for rigorous transformation that can ever be provided by isolated intuitions (David Hopkins 2009). Changes to the service delivery from CEOSale brought about initiatives such as Change 2, Collectives, and Teaching and Learning networks. CEOSale service delivery continued for the following previously introduced projects: GAFE (Google Apps for Education), Fee Collection Policy, CompliSpace and ICON. These initiatives had a large impact on GCPPA agendas throughout the year as it was necessary to work together to bring about positive changes in the outcomes for all our students. Throughout the year we welcomed Ronan O Mahony to St Joseph s Wonthaggi and farewelled Trish Stabb from St Catherine s Berwick and Jo Johnson from St Kieran s Moe. GCCPA looks forward to continuing to work in partnership with CEOSale and in collaboration with each other to build the professional capital of our schools, capacity of our leaders and teachers, as well improving 100% of the students 100% of the time. Cathy Blackford Chairperson GCCPA 2015 CEOSale Annual Report

48 DOSSPA Report The Diocese of Sale Secondary Principals Association (DOSSPA) is a network of principals from Gippsland s seven Catholic secondary schools. Its members in 2015 were: Neville Powles, Nagle College, Bairnsdale Vincent Feeney, St Francis Xavier College, Berwick, Beaconsfield and Officer Tim Hogan, St Peter s College, Cranbourne David Leslie, Mary MacKillop College, Leongatha Chris Randell, Catholic College Sale, Sale John Freeman, Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon Peter Houlahan, Marist-Sion College, Warragul. (Chair) As Principals we enjoyed great support from our Director, Ms Maria Kirkwood, the newly appointed Deputy Director, Ms Debra Punton, Assistant Directors: Pauline Lowe and Paul Velten, who along with the professional Catholic Education Office staff provided wonderful support services for our secondary schools in the areas of Religious Education, Learning & Teaching, Policy & Human Resources and Business Services. In February, we welcomed our Bishop Patrick O Regan as the 9th Bishop of Sale. We also had the pleasure of meeting the Bishop in person at our Metung Conference. We look forward to working closely with him on bringing his vision of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale to life also saw us welcome two new Principals and a Secondary School Consultant into the Diocese with the appointment of Mr Vincent Feeney to the role of Principal of St Francis Xavier College in Beaconsfield, Mr David Leslie as Principal of MacKillop College, Leongatha and Mr Oronzo Farina as the CEOSale Secondary School Consultant. All three gentlemen are highly successful and experienced Principals within the Catholic education system and we look forward to their involvement with DOSSPA initiatives in the years to come. Throughout the year, the DOSSPA Principals worked closely with our Primary school colleagues and the Catholic Education Office to ensure continuous improvement in all facets of Catholic Education. The four meetings held during 2015 provided valuable time to engage with the educational vision and strategic direction for the Diocese, facilitated by Ms Maria Kirkwood and other staff from the Catholic Education Office. A comprehensive agenda was worked through and some of this year s areas of focus are listed below: Complispace - Implementation of a Policy Development and Compliance resource for CEOSale schools. Diocesan Review of Towards Courageous Renewal Input into new Vision and Strategic Direction for CEOSale Ongoing Development of the biennial Diocesan Learning Expo Development of Framework for College Boards Constitutions CEOSale Annual Report

49 Gifted and Talented Programs that work Diocesan Approach to Curriculum Documentation Data based Identification of strategies that have improved student outcomes Architecture that supports quality learning. The ongoing focus of literacy within the Diocese was further enhanced during 2015 through the establishment of an education partnership with Federation University. This partnership was formally signed in October of 2015 by Director Maria Kirkwood, the Dean of the Education Faculty Professor John McDonald and the Chair of DOSSPA, Peter Houlahan. Staff from Federation University and the seven secondary schools of the Diocese will work towards the following outcomes over the next 3 years. 1. improve students literacy; 2. enrich the teacher education experience; 3. enhance educational attainment and aspirations for communities in the region; and, 4. enhance students learning and achievement through whole school improvement within each of the Diocese of Sale secondary schools. At the annual DOSSPA conference held at Metung, Dr Liam Davidson, former Director of Religious Education in Ballarat, deepened our understanding of the Leuven based Catholic School Identity Project. This project brings into focus the need to engage with the plural society we live in today through the process of recontextualisation, where we take the understanding of our traditions and sacred scriptures and find meaning in how we live as a Catholic in today's world. This is an ongoing focus for all schools in the Diocese as we look to enhance the Catholic Identity of our school communities. Our newly appointed Pedagogical Coach for the secondary schools of the Diocese, Ms Jo Osler, outlined her plans at Metung for working with the curriculum and literacy leaders of the Diocese through the development of a Whole School Improvement Framework. I also wish to acknowledge the Leadership and Vision of Mr Peter Houlahan, who stepped down after two highly productive years in the role of Chairperson of DOSSPA. As always, the mutual support and collegiality achieved through the DOSSPA network of schools and Catholic Education Office has been beneficial in the provision of high quality Catholic education to the children and families of the Diocese of Sale. Tim Hogan Chairperson of DOSSPA CEOSale Annual Report