ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2016 CATHOLIC EDUCATION, ARCHDIOCESE OF BRISBANE SCHOOL PROFILE School name Postal address Our Lady's College PO Box 636, ANNERLEY, QLD, 4103 Phone Email (07) 3426 8000 sannerley@bne.catholic.edu.au School website www. ourladyscollege.qld.edu.au Paula Goodwin Contact person Principal s foreword Our Lady's College is a Catholic secondary girls' College catering for Years 7 to 12 and is administered by Brisbane Catholic Education. Founded in 1964 by the Sisters of St Joseph, the College strives to live the motto 'Ad Altiora' (Ever Higher) as inspired by our founder St Mary (of the Cross) MacKillop. Our distinctive curriculum offerings, nurturing environment and extensive building program, ensure that Our Lady's College is well placed to meet the needs of current and future generations of young women. This year has been a year of action appropriate to our Josephite heritage. Our focus this year was the famous quote of St Mary MacKillop, "Find happiness in making others happy." This inspired the community to be involved in a myriad of experiences including outreach programs and cultural and sporting endeavours. Our continued focus on the pursuit of academic excellence has seen the College again celebrate improved learning outcomes for our students. Outstanding NAPLAN and OP scores in this report demonstrate deep knowledge of our students learning needs and the dedication of our teachers. School facts Our Lady's College is a Catholic school administered through Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Brisbane. Coeducational or Single sex Year levels offered: Primary Secondary P-12 Total student enrolments: 304 Girls: 304 Boys: ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2016 1
Characteristics of the student body Our Lady's College is an Archdiocesan Secondary College for girls, established by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1964. It is situated in the Brisbane inner-city suburb of Annerley. The recent building program positions the College enrolment capacity to be able to accommodate approximately 450 students. Many parents have chosen the school specifically because of its size, seeking a school where their daughters will be known as individuals, and not be lost in the anonymity of a large college. While the College is situated in the suburb of Annerley, good transport links see students travel from outlying southern suburbs of Brisbane. Approximately one third of our students are from non-english speaking backgrounds. The mix of cultures in the college community is a source of pride and provides for a rich diversity in classroom interactions and shared experiences. Culture is celebrated through student involvement in dance groups including Asian, Indian, African and Polynesian and everyday interactions that reflect the changing nature of the Australian context. Enrolments are drawn from as many as 24 different Catholic and State Primary Schools and 18 different parishes. Social climate The College ethos prioritises values of justice, service, compassion and integrity. Students are encouraged to live the College motto, Ad Altiora (Ever Higher) in all of their daily actions. Inclusive Pastoral Care programs, together with clear expectations as outlined in our Behaviour Support Plan, result in a largely harmonious environment where learning and teaching are the focus. This is key to positive learning outcomes for students in a multicultural setting. Clubs such as Benenson Society, Japanese Club, STEM, Cultural Dance groups and St Vincent de Paul, together with outreach experiences via Rosies and TriCare visits, allow students opportunities to find their place within the community whilst also contributing to our wider community. Curriculum - our distinctive offerings Junior Curriculum Students are given the opportunity to study the following subjects: Year 7 and 8 - Core - Civics & Citizenship, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Religious Education, Science Extended Core - Business Studies, Drama, Home Economics, Health & Physical Education, Information Technology, Japanese, Music, Visual Art Year 9 and 10 - Core as above Electives - Business Studies, Drama, Home Economics, Health & Physical Education, Information Technology, Music, Visual Art Year 11 and 12 Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Creative Arts - Visual Art Studies, Creative Arts - Music Studies, Drama, Early Childhood Studies, English, English Communication, Health, Home Economics, Japanese, Legal Studies, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Mathematics C, Modern History, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Prevocational Mathematics, Religious Education, Study of Religion, Visual Art Some Prevocational Courses that the College offers can include: Certificate I in ICT, Certificate III in Business, Certificate II in Hospitality and Certificate III in Sport and Recreation ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2016 2
Curriculum - our extra curricula activities Students at Our Lady's College have access to a wide array of co-curricular offerings. - The College is a member of CaSSSA Sports where students can participate in competitive sports against other Catholic girls' schools in Brisbane. Sports include, but are not limited to: tennis, volleyball, netball, touch football, indoor cricket, basketball and soccer. - Community involvement groups include: St Vincent de Paul Society, Benenson Society, primary school sport coaching, Rosies and TriCare visits as well as opportunities for students to support emerging societal needs. - Extension activities for Science are available through the STEM-Cell group where students explore the fields of Chemistry, Biology and Physics in practical and exciting ways. - The College boasts a number of impressive choirs, a growing instrumental program and private music tuition. Parent, student and teacher satisfaction The College Board and P & F are key sources of feedback to the College and this is highly valued by the College Leadership Team and staff. Students are able to provide feedback through the Student Representative Council and Senior Leadership Committees. Staff responses to the Staff Satisfaction survey provides positive feedback. Feedback from all groups indicates a high degree of satisfaction in all aspects of college life. Parent engagement Parental commitment to the College remains strong with pleasing engagement with Working Bees, attendance at Excellence Assemblies, New Parent Barbecue, College Masses, Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews and Information Evenings. The College communicates with parents via a fortnightly newsletter and specific information is sent through the College email and texting systems. The Parent Portal offers a central repository for notes and information for parents. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2016 3
SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS Achievements - progress towards goals In 2016, the College celebrated the sesquicentenary of Josephite Education in Australia. Ongoing cyclical reviews contribute to improvement and development with the school. The College continues to make significant progress towards achieving identified goals across a range of priorities that emphasise enhanced teaching and learning - especially in the area of numeracy, commitment to the religious life of the school and commitment to providing an excellent learning environment with the completion of the current Master Plan. Future outlook Strategic plans for the future development of the College emphasise but are not limited to: - a whole school process inclusive of both literacy and numeracy; - ongoing commitment to the faith formation of our staff and students; - practices that ensure and safe and supportive learning environment - sustainability. The focus of the College will continue to ensure that exceptional educational opportunities exist for the benefit of all students. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2016 4
STUDENT OUTCOMES Whole school attendance rate 93.00 % Prep attendance rate % Year 7 attendance rate 94.00 % Year 1 attendance rate % Year 8 attendance rate 94.00 % Year 2 attendance rate % Year 9 attendance rate 91.00 % Year 3 attendance rate % Year 10 attendance rate 92.00 % Year 4 attendance rate % Year 11 attendance rate 91.00 % Year 5 attendance rate % Year 12 attendance rate 93.00 % Year 6 attendance rate % Management of non-attendance The College Attendance Policy ensures that clear parameters and processes exist for the monitoring of student attendance. Provision of student safety is at the heart of the policy as office staff make contact with parents by the first break each day if a student has not arrived at the College and there has been no notification. Our Pastoral team, led by the Assistant Principal - Student Welfare, follow up with parents where longer term absence or concerning patterns of non-attendance occur. The College Counsellor is available to work with parents and students to assist with engagement. NAPLAN results Average NAPLAN results Reading Writing Spelling Grammar & punctuation Numeracy Year 3 Year 5 School Aust. School Aust. Reading Writing Spelling Grammar & punctuation Numeracy Year 7 Year 9 School Aust. School Aust. 553.02 541.00 602.17 580.60 523.56 514.70 574.20 548.40 567.97 542.90 609.27 580.30 564.95 540.20 596.77 570.30 545.33 549.50 599.07 588.80 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2016 5
Apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 Year 12 student enrolment as a percentage of the Year 10 (2014) student cohort 91.0 % Outcomes for Year 12 cohort of 2016 Number of students receiving a Senior Education Profile Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate Individual Achievement Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate of Education at the end of Year 12 Number of students awarded one or more Vocational Educational Training (VET) qualifications Number of students who are completing or completed a School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SAT) Number of students awarded an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) Number of students receiving an Overall Position (OP) 69 0 68 36 6 0 49 Percentage of OP/ IBD eligible students with OP 1-15 or an IBD 82.0 % 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 applicants receiving a tertiary offer 100.0 98.3 % % Overall Position (OP) bands Number of students in each band for OP 1 to 15 OP 1-5 OP 6-10 OP 11-15 9 14 17 Vocational Educational Training qualification (VET) Number of students awarded certificates under the Australian Qualification Framework Certificate I Certificate II Certificate III or higher 15 20 15 Post-school destination information At the time of publishing this School Annual Report, the results of the 2016 Year 12 post-school destinations survey, Next Step, were not available. Information about the post-school destinations of students will be published in September when the information is made available to the school. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2016 6
STAFF PROFILE Workforce composition Teaching staff Non-teaching staff Headcounts Full-time equivalents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 34 15 33.10 11.51 0 Highest level of attainment Doctorate Masters Post Graduate Diploma/ Certificate Bachelor Degree Diploma/Certificate Number of teaching staff (teaching staff includes school leaders) 0 9 11 13 1 Expenditure on and participation in teacher professional learning The total funds expended on teacher professional learning in 2016 was $ 48, 000 The major professional development initiatives were as follows In 2016, College staff engaged in professional learning in pedagogical practice to enhance student learning of numeracy, LIFE training, Workplace Health and Safety practices, Student Protection, First Aid training, understandings of charism and spirituality development. Average staff attendance rate The staff attendance rate was 96.81 % in 2016. Proportion of staff retained from the previous school year From the end of the 2015 school year, school for the 2016 year. 100.0 % of staff were retained by the ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2016 7
SCHOOL INCOME School income by funding source School income broken down by funding source is available via the My School website at http://www.myschool.edu.au/ To access our school income details, click on the My School link above. You will then be taken to the My School website with the following: Find a school text box. Type in the name of the school you wish to view, and select <GO>. Read and follow the instructions on the next screen; you will be asked to accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before being given access to the school s My School entry web page. School financial information is available by selecting School finances in the menu box in the top left corner of the school s entry web page. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2016 8