A N N UA L SCHOOL R E POR T I NG 2 11 C AT H O L I C E D U C AT I O N, A RCH D I OCE S E O F B R I S B A N E School Name Unity College Postal address PO Box 37, CALOUNDRA DC 4551 Phone (7) 549 5777 Email (7) 549 5757 Fax pscaloundra@bne.catholic.edu.au School website www. www.uc.qld.edu.au Mr Rudy Goosem Contact Person Principal s Foreword Introduction Unity College is owned and operated by Brisbane Catholic Education in partnership with the Uniting Church in Caloundra. Unity College is an Ecumenical College which opened in 2 with Religious Education and the Gospel message being fundamental to our existence and our mission. Our aim is to foster the spiritual, academic and social development of the young people in our care. A striving for excellence in all that we do is encouraged at Unity. This is named in our mission and directs our approach, planning and renewal. Our Mission Statement Unity College aims to be a welcoming and supportive community of people who respect ourselves, each other and the environment. Our school seeks to provide a holistic education, striving for excellence through the teaching and demonstration of the Christian message. We strive to provide a student-focused education in a safe environment and which creates equal opportunity for all to develop their full potential. Value Added by School See separate attached report on Achievements for relative to School Renewal Plan Goals School Profile Unity 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 for this school 985 Total Enrolment 985 Girls 483 Boys 52 1
Curriculum offerings Our distinctive curriculum offerings Unity College offers a balanced and connected curriculum for students moving through our phases of learning. The Junior Phase Prep to Year 5, The Middle Phase Years to 9, The Senior Phase Years 1 to 12. The curriculum in each phase reflects aspects of the Australian curriculum due for implementation from 212. Collaborative planning between classroom teachers, academic coordinators and leadership ensures that the students have the opportunity to engage in a seamless curriculum. A connected curriculum is important, a MYTEC (Middle Years Technology Centre) has been constructed embracing Art, Science, Industrial Technology & Food Technology. Middle school students therefore have access to modern well equipped specialist facilities. Three computer labs are used in conjunction with laptop trolleys with wireless connection to Internet from any classroom. Project development rooms in MYTEC, the learning resource and learning experiences through the technology and the College is a focus of our pedagogical practices. Classrooms in each of the phases of learning have access to an interactive whiteboard. Teachers are able to plan using their own laptops and deliver programs and learning experiences through technology in their classrooms. We are currently rolling out a 1:1 laptop program for students in Yrs 9 to 12. In the Senior Phase, a breadth of QSA Authority and Authority Registered subjects, VET certificates and school based Traineeships provides opportunities for students to explore and achieve in diverse pathways in their senior years. As a RTO we meet the Australian Quality Training Framework requirements and deliver Certificate IV Justice Administration, Cert 11 in Business, Cert 11 in IT Extra curricula activities A range of activities are provided to our students to promote their holistic growth & development Sporting includes: Rugby Union, Touch football, Soccer & AFL Swimming, Surfing, Waterpolo Netball, basketball Fishing Cultural includes: Interact Music & Choir Drama & Dance Debating & Optiminds * Chess Spiritual includes: RE Regular liturgies Retreats Camps 2
How Information and Communication Technologies are used to assist learning Three computer labs are used in conjunction with trolleys with 1 laptops on each with wireless connection to Internet from any classroom. Project development rooms in MYTEC, the learning resource Centre have computers as does each classroom in the Junior Phase A Government sponsored laptop program for students in years 9 to 12 is being rolled out. A new DVC system has been established to link classrooms to a central video and information distribution server The use of technology in the classroom and the College is a focus of our pedogical practices. Classrooms in each of the phases of learning have access to either interactive whiteboard, data projector or LCD TV. Teachers are able to plan using their own laptop and deliver programs and learning experiences through technology in their classroom.. Students also have access to 3 computer labs, and a number of mobile laptop trolleys. A 1:1 laptop program for students in years 9-12 is currently being rolled out. Social climate Unity College is a welcoming community, with all stakeholders very committed to the education of our students. Attendance at meeting is very high, most families come to the Parents & Friends welcoming BBQ and attendance at other school functions is high. Parents express high praise for the efforts of the school. Parents are always welcomed and many are present in classes particularly at the start and end of the day. Our parents positively engage with the College community by participating in a variety of ways, including: Parents & friends meetings and fundraising, volunteering & in working bees. Parents express high praise for the efforts of staff. parents are always welcomed and in the Junior Phase, volunteer time in the classroom. Our students contribute positively to the College and display enthusiasm that reflects our ethos. The positive social climate of our students is measured by our Safe School Data which reflects that students feel safe and enjoy the climate of the College Futhermore, in 211 the College has introduced a Vertical a Pastoral Care structure for students in Years 7 to 12. This structure promotes Christian values and positive relationships in the Middle & Senior phases of learning. Parent, student and teacher satisfaction with the school Feedback from Parent & Friends meetings, from the numerous information evenings held for each year level is very positive. Attendance at these meetings is high. Functions held by the P&F are very well supported and support for our fete is very high. Parent feedback from reviews is also very positive Staff feedback and spirit is high as is staff involvement in extracurricular activities Student feedback and involvement in House activities is excellent Overall there is a great Spirit felt at Unity College Our staff are very generous and have students at the heart of their actions. Many emrace extra-curricula activities and projects to enhance learning opportunities for our students. These are in the areas of sporting, cultural and spiritual dimensions and reflects the positive dynamic of the College and their satisfaction of it 3
Involving parents in their child s education The College encourages our parents to participate to enhance our curriculum via: School Board Parents & Friends Association Volunteers in a vatiety of activities in the College Tuckshop & Uniform Shop Parent information evenings * classroom support in the Junior Phase * Camps * Learning expo * Guest speakers in classrooms/assemblies/projects * Pastoral Parents program Staff Profile Workforce Composition Teaching Staff Non-teaching Staff Headcounts 75 38 Full-time equivalents 1. 29.2 Qualifications of all teachers Highest level of attainment Number of classroom teachers and school leaders at the school Doctorate Masters 12 Post Graduate Diploma 29 Bachelors Degree 34 Diploma Certificate Expenditure on and teacher participation in Professional Learning 9,842 The total funds expended on teacher professional learning in was $ The major professional development initiatives were as follows Establishing a connected curriculum Developing a comprehensive Senior Curriculum * Staff IT and use of IT in classroom * New reporting framework developed * New student data base, financial & reporting systems introduced * Staff portal established * all staff given laptop 4
Average staff attendance rate 9.44 The staff attendance rate was in. Proportion of staff retained from the previous school year From the end of the school year, of staff were retained by the school for the year. Key Student Outcomes Attendance Student attendance - The average attendance rate for the whole school as a percentage in was 92. Student Achievement NAPLAN for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results our reading writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy results for the Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Domain Measures Yr 3 Average score for the school in Average score for Australia in Reading For the school the percentage of students at or above the national minimum standard. 414.3 487.3 54. 573. 93.1 93.2 98.8 93.2 43 497 554.7 572.7 418. 485.2 533.4 57.7 9.7 91.1 97.3 97.7 91.7 98.3 Average score for the school in Average score for Australia in For the school the percentage of students at or above the national minimum standard. 485.3 411. 539. 572.2 Spelling Yr 9 98.4 9.7 94.7 89.1 Average score for Australia in For the school the percentage of students at or above the national minimum standard. Yr 7 Average score for the school in Writing Yr 5 38.1 44.9 538.7 572.4 399.2 487.1 544. 54. 92.9 9.7 95 9. 97. 93.2 9.3 5
Domain Grammar and Punctuation Measures Yr 3 Yr 7 Yr 9 Average score for the school in 419.7 487. 525.3 577. Average score for Australia in 41.9 499.7 535.1 578.8 For the school the percentage of students at or above the national minimum standard. 9.7 92.9 98.3 9 9.9 9. 9.2 93.1 Average score for the school in 37.7 483.1 548.1 578.8 Average score for Australia in 395.3 488.7 547.7 584.9 Numeracy Yr 5 For the school the percentage of students at or above the national minimum standard. 95 93.5 98. 95.5 94.4 9. Attainment and Achievement Year 12 Apparent retention rates Year 1 to Year 12 Year 12 student enrolment as a percentage of the Year 1 student cohort. Outcomes for our Year 12 cohort of (Data are available to schools from the QSA secure website using your existing security code) Number of students receiving a Senior Statement. 51 Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate Individual Achievement. Number of students receiving an Overall Position (OP). 33 Number of students who are completing/continuing a School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. 8 Number of students awarded one or more Vocational Educational Training qualifications. Number of students awarded an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate II or above. Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate of Education at the end of Year 12. 44
Number of students awarded an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD). Percentage of OP/ IBD eligible students with OP 1-15 or an IBD. 73 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. 2 Percentage of Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) applicants receiving an offer. 87.9 Overall Position Bands (OP) Number of students in each Band for OP 1 to 25 OP 1-5 OP -1 OP 11-15 5 13 OP 1-2 7 OP 21-25 Vocational Educational Training qualification (VET) Number of students awarded certificates under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). Certificate I Certificate II Certificate III or above 2 Post-school destination information At the time of publishing this School Annual Report, the results of the Year 12 post-school destinations survey, Next Step Student Destination Report for the school were not available. Information about these post-school destinations of our students will be incorporated into this Report in September. SUBMIT FORM Please ensure that you attach your Achievements for relative to School Renewal Plan Goals documentation when submitting this form to email. 7