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Sirius College Annual Report 24 Sirius College

2 SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT Sirius College was first established in 997 with only 28 students by a non-profitable organisation called Selimiye Foundation Ltd., in the north-western region of Melbourne, Australia. Sirius College is a non-denominational school which welcomes students from all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, belief, culture or gender and caters for students from more than 25 different ethnic and religious backgrounds. Since its first operation, Sirius College has grown beyond expectations to meet the tremendous demand of the community and has managed to reach over 23 student enrolments across 5 campuses in 24. This was made possible by the full support of the community and their abiding concern and generosity. Sirius College is proud of its reputation as having the highest university offers in the North Western suburbs, remarkably, since its first graduates. In January 23, the school name was changed from ISIK College to Sirius College. The name change came into effect after lengthy discussions about the image of the school which had gradually became more diverse over the years. Sirius is the brightest star in the sky and it has been used as a symbol of illumination and light by many cultures in history. Today, Sirius College plays a leading role in educating young generations with its academic excellence and disciplined education; and continues to contribute to the future of Australia. Sirius College is not only an academic school but dedicated to raising individuals with multiple skills in different areas such as sport, music and performing arts. aspirations empower visionary respect top performing productive diversity non-denominational proactive ambitions progressive innovative harmony committed dedication student centered proficiency teamwork knowledge encourage role model perseverance excellence quality enrichment caring success responsible

SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT 3 OUR MISSION To empower students to become critical thinkers and socially responsible individuals motivated by moral values and a belief in tolerance, diversity and harmony. OUR VISION T o nurture resilient individuals with the wide range of skills, interests and attributes necessary to become tomorrow s leaders who are able to respond successfully to challenges in the global world. OUR VALUES Integrity Respect Inquisitive Empathy Knowledgeable Diversity Resilience Innovative Compassionate Optimism OUR HISTORY The Governing Authority of Sirius College is the Selimiye Foundation Pty Ltd. In 997, the Selimiye Foundation acquired Eastmeadows Primary School following its closure by the Victorian State Government, and established an Independent School named ISIK College. Eastmeadows Campus commenced its operation in 997 and offers a Prep to year 2 education program. Eastmeadows Campus is currently sectioned as Primary (Co ed) and Secondary (Girls only). Meadow Fair Campus commenced its operation in 25 as Upfield Campus and was relocated to its current site in mid 2. It offers a year 7-2 educational program. (Boys Only) Keysborough Campus commenced its operation in 2 and offers a co -educational program for years Foundation-2. Shepparton Campus commenced its operation in 25 and offers a co educational program for years Foundation-9. Ibrahim Dellal Campus in Sunshine commenced its operation in 2 and offers a coeducational program for years Foundation-9. Dallas Campus commenced its operation in 25 and accommodates Grade 6 s only. The number of enrolments at SIRIUS College has increased from 28 students in 997 to over 23 students across all campuses in 24.

4 SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT VALUE ADDED Policy Updates W ith campus number increasing to five, it has become a necessity to unify our approach in certain areas to keep the Sirius College as one big family. For this, our policies went through a major update in 24 Debating Some of our campuses have debating clubs. In the Debating Club, students from years 7-2 improvised their speaking and argumentative skills. We have organised debating tournament within our debating clubs across our campuses this year. Dallas Campus Purchase It has been in the College s agenda to allocate primary school in Eastmeadows Campus to a different location leaving the main campus for Secondary Girls. The purchase of 5.5 hectare old Dallas North Primary in the second half of 24 served this purpose. Only grade sixes were located in Dallas campus in 25. The College is hoping to move its complete primary wing to Dallas Campus in 27. Art Exhibition In Term 4 of 24, primary students displayed their art work to school and wider community during this 4-day-event in school Library. Federal MP Maria Vamvakinou and local MP Frank McGuire has also visited the exhibition and acknowledged the students efforts. Kitchen Garden Program This program allowed our grade 4 students not only to grow vegetables in garden beds at school yard but also to cook them during food tech classes. A small contribution to a more sustainable world. The college is planning to extend it to other grades in 25. World Tours World Tours continue to be a highlight for year 2 students who complete their studies at SIRIUS College. The travel program promotes cultural awareness and understanding of the world around them. Students are also given the opportunity to particulate in humanitarian activities. The itinerary includes stopovers in several countries and major cities. To promote our relationship and understanding of our neighbours year students are given the opportunity to participate in an Asia trip. Students visit various Asian countries which allow them to be immersed in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Asia. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) In the College strategic intent developing Professional Learning Communities has been a priority not only at the campus level but at the intercampus level as well. We strongly believe teachers working together to identify essential knowledge and skills, setting common exams and using relevant and up to date students data to plan their teaching has and will continue to impact and student learning outcomes.

Pastoral Care. Our Pastoral Care Program (PCP) is concerned primarily with the emotional, academic and moral well-being of the students and is an integral part of the school culture. Each class is assigned a Pastoral Care Teacher (PCT) and Mentor who works collaboratively and in unison with the college s staff, parents and students to provide individual care and support in all areas of child and adolescent development. Student, school and parent communication To improve student, staff and parent communication Sirius College moved to a highly comprehensive student information system called COOLSIS. COOLSIS has empowered students and helped with their organisation and time management as their upcoming assessments are listed. Parents also have access to their child s assessment calendar and more important instantaneous access to their child assessment results. Students and parents are kept up to date with their academic progress and also any positive or negative behaviour as well as any absences or lateness. Extra and Co-curricular Activities An extensive array of extra and cocurricular activities was organized across the various campuses. Clubs and electives included: Arabic, Animation, Astronomy, Chess Choir, Debating, Dialogue, Drama, Environmental club, Fencing, Film making, Folk Dancing, Food Technology, Forensic Science, Horticulture, Glee Club, Instrumental Music, Math s Extension, Multimedia Ottoman History, Photography, Reading competitions, Robotics, Scrap-booking &Card making, Table Tennis, Tennis and Textiles. School Camps. We have a compulsory camping program for our grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 primary students. Our year 7 and 9 students are also involved in a compulsory camping program. Our Pastoral Care Program also involves interstate camps and activities for selected students in years 7-2. Student Representative Council Our SRC comprises entirely of student representatives from each class from years 7-2. The SRC at each campus aims to not only represent the student cohort but also organize engaging activities for students and various humanitarian and fundraising appeals throughout the year. Cabinet system In the secondary campuses the classroom structure was changed from the traditional home group based classroom where each home group is allocated a classroom to the cabinet system which involves students moving from classroom to classroom based on their subjects. The cabinet system has allowed the College to develop subject or department specific rooms full of relevant, attractive visuals and resources for student immersion. Mosart SIRIUS COLLEGE 23 ANNUAL REPORT 5 MOSART Student Effectiveness Program is an integral part of our home group program which has focussed on study skills. Study Skills are a valuable set of skills that affect all areas of our students academic development. The Student Effectiveness Program has been devised to include many other skills that are needed to improve students performance in school and in the workforce when they graduate. Sports Sporting activities have been an important part of our curricular and extra-curricular program. Our primary students actively participated in interschool sports. Our secondary students competed in the FUTSAL competitions and continue their involvement in national and international wrestling competitions.

6 SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT LITERACY & NUMERACY BENCHMARK IBRAHIM DELLAL CAMPUS Percentages of Students Achieving National Minimum Standards at NAPLAN 24 Year Level 3 Year Reading Writing Spelling Grammar & Punctuation Numeracy 22 23 24 5 22 86 86 23 24 7 22 23 94 24 97 9 23 94 24 94 94 SHEPPARTON CAMPUS Percentages of Students Achieving National Minimum Standards at NAPLAN 24 Year Level 3 Year Reading Writing Spelling Grammar& Punctuation Numeracy 22 85 93 93 93 85 23 85 92 24 5 22 7 93 92 78 92 23 24 7 7 22 95 9 95 95 23 93 93 86 24 9 23 92 96 79 96 24 75 92 83 92 92

EASTMEADOWS CAMPUS SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT 7 Percentages of Students Achieving National Minimum Standards at NAPLAN 24 Year Level 3 Year Reading Writing Spelling Grammar& Punctuation Numeracy 22 98 97 96 23 99 99 99 24 97 96 97 96 5 22 97 95 93 23 96 96 24 97 96 97 97 96 7 22 96 99 96 23 98 98 97 97 24 99 97 97 9 22 97 98 99 23 97 97 95 97 97 24 97 99 96 97 KEYSBOROUGH CAMPUS Percentages of Students Achieving National Minimum Standards at NAPLAN 24 Year Level 3 Year Reading Writing Spelling Grammar& Punctuation Numeracy 22 23 96 24 95 5 22 92 96 96 85 23 97 97 24 95 7 22 97 97 23 98 98 98 93 24 94 97 9 22 97 23 97 89 92 89 97 24 95 98

8 SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT MEADOW FAIR CAMPUS Percentages of Students Achieving National Minimum Standards at NAPLAN 24 Year Level 7 Year Reading Writing Spelling Grammar& Punctuation Numeracy 22 95 95 96 98 23 99 97 24 97 92 97 92 99 9 22 97 9 98 96 23 84 99 93 24 98 92 98 94 - More detailed information about NAPLAN performance may be obtained from the My School website. STUDENT ATTENDANCE Campus by campus data: Our students average attendance rate for 24 was 9.44% EASTMEADOWS CAMPUS (Primary) EASTMEADOWS CAMPUS (Secondary) 9.7% 86.76% IBRAHIM DELLAL CAMPUS 92.39% KEYSBOROUGH CAMPUS (primary) 9.72% KEYSBOROUGH CAMPUS (Secondary) MEADOW FAIR CAMPUS 92.54% 9.5% SHEPPARTON CAMPUS 87.47% CAMPUS BREAKDOWN Eastmeadows Secondary Eastmeadows Primary YEAR 7 89.99% FOUNDATION 9.56% YEAR 8 88.% GRADE 9.37% YEAR 9 86.86% GRADE 2 9.68% YEAR 83.67% GRADE 3 9.6% YEAR 87.55% GRADE 4 9.5% YEAR 2 82.3% GRADE 5 9.47% GRADE 6 9.55%

SIRIUS COLLEGE 23 ANNUAL REPORT 9 Keysborough Campus (Secondary) YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR YEAR YEAR 2 92.6% 92.96% 9.53% 9.45% 94.7% 94.46% Meadow Fair Campus YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR YEAR YEAR 2 9.3% 9.4% 92.% 89.3% 92.34% 9.62% Ibrahim Dellal Campus, Sunshine FOUNDATION GRADE GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 GRADE 5 GRADE 6 YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 9.96% 89.93% 93.55% 9.25% 9.8% 9.7% 93.77% 93.5% 94.4% 92.6% 92.32% Keysborough Campus (Primary) FOUNDATION GRADE GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 GRADE 5 GRADE 6 FOUNDATION GRADE GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 GRADE 5 GRADE 6 YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 93.48% 9.5% 9.7% 92.72% 9.4% 94.7% 9.38% Shepparton Campus 92.33% 88.65% 87.46% 9.68% 88.43% 8.3% 89.84% 89.29% 82.55% 89.5% 82.4% Non-attendance Process Parents/guardians can phone, email or text to let the College know that the student will not be attending. At.5am, all parents/guardians of students with unexplained absence are sent an SMS. If there is no response by 2 noon, the parent/guardian is contacted. RETENTION 87.57 % of the students who were enrolled in Year 9 in 2, has graduated from Sirius College in 24

SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT STAFF STAFF ATTENDANCE Our teachers average attendance rate for 24 was 98.8% Staff Retention EASTMEADOWS CAMPUS (Secondary) EASTMEADOWS CAMPUS (Primary) IBRAHIM DELLAL CAMPUS KEYSBOROUGH CAMPUS MEADOW FAIR CAMPUS SHEPPARTON CAMPUS 72% 8% 63% 83% 8% 62% Average 74% 24 PD EXPENSES Campus Name Number of Teacher PD Exp Average Eastmeadow Campus (Sec Girls) Eastmeadows Campus (Primary) 43 4 $ 55,47.75 $ 29 $ 67,274.74 $ 68 Ibrahim Dellal Campus 29 $ 35,85.9 $ 23 Keysborough 4 $ 46,32.2 $ 29 Meadow Fair 4 $ 47,447.42 $ 57 Shepparton 7 $ 6,67.98 $ 977 Total 2 $ 268,298. $ 27

SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT TEACHERS QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL CAMPUSES % PHD DEGREE 2 TEACHER 4% BACH DEGREE 85 TEACHER 84 TEACHER 4% GRAD DIP (DIPED) 4 TEACHER 9% MASTER DEGREE January February March April May

2 SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT SATISFACTION SURVEYS STUDENT SATISFACTION: Students identified the following as the top perceived strengths of the school: My teachers expect high standards of learning from me. My teachers regularly correct my work. My teachers are knowledgeable and confident about the subjects they teach. My teachers motivate me studying harder. My teachers accept me with different ethnic background and culture. My teachers care if I am not doing as well as I should. I feel very close to my teachers and classmates at this school. Other students let me participate in their activities. Other students treat me well. Teachers dedicate their extra time to us and support anytime I need help. PARENT SATISFACTION: Parents identified the following as the top perceived strengths of the school: School staff are approachable when parents want to talk about their children Parents are made to feel welcome to visit this school if they want to This school ensures that students learn to make appropriate use of internet The school buildings and grounds are well-maintained Students are well prepared for the next stage in their education Teachers at this school are keen to help students of all abilities The school is open to new teaching strategies and technologies This school encourages students to be responsible for their own learning Students are challenged in their academic studies and social skills at this school Students from different backgrounds and cultures are treated equally at this school This school is a safe place for students This school are able to organise events at international level TEACHER SATISFACTION: Teachers identified the following as the top perceived strengths of the school: I feel confident that I can approach the Principal/Senior Management team to air concerns or grievances. All my colleagues can build positive relationships with the school leadership team. Staff shares the goals and values of the school and contribute to the school. The school offers appropriate and sufficient professional development opportunities for staff. I am adequately recognised for my efforts in my job. I feel my career will continue to advance while I am at this school. I agree (understand) with the educational philosophy of the school. My role is valued by the leadership team at this school. I can rely on my colleagues to provide me with support or assistance when I need it. Teaching staff work cooperatively with administrative staff. Administrators, teachers and other staff treat each other with respect. The school actively encourages staff to take professional learning to enhance their skills. Professional development opportunities in this school enhance teacher capacity and contribute his/her career.

SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT 3 ATAR Scores Comparing SIRIUS College graduates ATAR scores to State % 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% % % 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2 2 22 23 24 STATE 7+ 8+ 9+

4 SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 DESTINATION DATA SIRIUS COLLEGE 69.45% STATE 35% 5% 3% 9% 2% Comparing SIRIUS College 23 graduates ATAR scores with the State 2% % 7+ 8+ 9+ Median TERTIARY ENROLMENTS Summary Table of the Tertiary Enrolments of SIRIUS COLLEGE for 24 SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 University Offers Tafe Offers Work Force No Offers Tertiary Other Offers EASTMEADOWS GRADUATES 57 3 6 EASTEMEADOWS (%) 93.44% 4.92%.%.64% 98.36%.% KEYSBOROUGH GRADUATES 27 7 2 34 KEYSBOROUGH (%) 44.26%.48%.% 3.28% 94.44%.% MEADOWFAIR GRADUATES 57 9 2 66 MEADOWFAIR (%) 93.44% 4.75%.% 3.28% 97.6%.% ALL SIRIUS COLLEGES 4 9 5 6 ALL SIRIUS COLLEGES (%) 85.45% 3.5%.% 8.2% 96.67%.%

SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Tertiary Enrolment Distribution Table of SIRIUS COLLEGEs for 24 Tertiary Institution Meadowfair Eastmeadows Keysborough All SIRIUS College Meadowfair% Eastmeadows Keysborough % All SIRIUS College% ACU %.64%.%.62% Deakin University 2 3 3.8%.64% 28.57% 8.7% La Trobe University 7 24 4 26.5% 39.34%.% 25.47% Monash University 6 3 9.23% 4.92% 2.86% 6.2% RMIT University 4 8 9 3 2.54% 3.% 25.7% 9.25% Swinburne University 2 2.%.% 5.7%.24% University of Melbourne 5 3 3 2 7.69% 2.3% 8.57% 3.4% Victoria University 6 6 5.38% 9.84%.% 9.94% TAFE 9 3 7 9 3.85% 4.92% 2%.8% Workforce.%.%.%.% Other State University.%.%.%.% No Offer 2 4.54%.64% 5.7% 2.48% TOTAL 65 6 35 6 % % % % All SIRIUS Coleges 24 Tertiary Enrolment Distribution (%) Swinburne University of Technology % Australian Catholic University Deakin University 8% Victoria University % Workforce % % TAFE 2% Other State University No offer % 3% RMIT University 9% La Trobe University 25% University Of Melbourne (The) 3% Monash University 6% Federation University Australia 2%

6 SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT MEADOW FAIR CAMPUS TERTIARY ENROLMENT DISTRIBUTION Australian Catholic University % Workforce % Other State University % No offer 2% Swinburne University of Technology % Deakin University 3% TAFE 4% RMIT University 22% Victoria University 5% University Of Melbourne (The) 8% Monash University 9% La Trobe University 26% Federation University Australia % MEADOW FAIR Meadow Fair Campus Tertiary Enrolment Distribution (%) University Name Federation Uni. Australia Deakin University La Trobe University Meadowfair %.54% 3.8% 26.5% Meadowfair 2 7 Monash University 9.23% 6 RMIT University 2.54% 4 No Offer.54% University of Melbourne 7.69% 5 Victoria University 5.38% TAFE 3.85% 9 Other State University.% TOTAL % 64

SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT 7 EASTMEADOWS CAMPUS TERTIARY ENROLMENT DISTRIBUTION Swinburne University of Technology % Deakin University 2% Monash University 5% Victoria University % Australian Catholic University 2% Workforce % TAFE 5% Other State University % No offer 2% RMIT University 3% Federation University Australia % University Of Melbourne (The) 2% La Trobe University 39% University Name Eastmeadows% Eastmeadows ACU.64% Federation Uni. Australia.64% EASTMEADOWS La Trobe University Monash University RMIT University 39.34% 4.92% 3.% 24 3 8 Victoria University 9.84% 6 Eastmeadows Campus Tertiary University of Melbourne 2.3% 3 Enrolment Distribution (%) TAFE 4.92% 3 No Offer.64% Deakin University.64% TOTAL % 6

8 SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT KEYSBOROUGH CAMPUS TERTIARY ENROLMENT DISTRIBUTION Workforce % TAFE 9% Other State University % No offer 6% RMIT University 25% Australian Catholic University % University Of Melbourne (The) 8% Swinburne University of Technology 5% Deakin University 28% La Trobe University % Federation University Australia 3% Monash University 3% Victoria University 3% University Name Keysborough% Keysborough Federation Uni. Australia 2.78% No Offer 5.56% 2 KEYSBOROUGH Monash University Deakin University University of Melbourne 2.78% 27.78% 8.33% 3 Swinburne University 5.56% 2 Keysborough Campus Tertiary Enrolment Distribution (%) RMIT University Victoria University TAFE 25.% 2.78% 9.44% 9 7 TOTAL % 36

SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT 9 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2 SIRIUS COLLEGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT INCOME Fees & Private Income State Recurrent Grants Commonwealth Recurrent Grants Government Capital grants Total Income EXPENSES Salaries, Allowances, Related Expendeture Non Salary Expenses Total Expenditure $ $ 8,339,628 $ 8,864,692 $ 9,3,937 $ 73,.4 $ 36,59,27 $ $ 2,627,66 $,46,652 $ 3,774,32 % 22.8% 24.3% 52.4%.5%.% % 68.% 3.9%.% RECURRENT/CAPITAL INCOME Government Capital Income.5% Commonwealth Recurrent Grants 52.4% Fees and Private Income 22.8% State Recurrent Grants 24.3% RECURRENT/CAPITAL EXPENDURE Non Salary Expenses 3.9% Salaries, allowances and related Expenditure 68.%

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