2015 Leighland Christian School Annual Report
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2015 Leighland Christian School Annual Report
LEIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL A N N UA L R E P O R T 2 015 Annual Report – 2015 INDEX Interim Board President’s Report Pages 2-3 Principal’s Report Ulverstone Campus Pages 4-7 Principal’s Report Burnie Campus Pages 8-11 Business Report Pages 12-17 Attendance Report Pages 18 Parents in Partnership (PIP) Report Ulverstone Campus and Burnie Campus Page 20 OUR CORE VALUES We recognise that the following are our core values: • Using a biblical perspective to nurture Christian values • Seeking educational richness and diversity • Working in close partnership with parents and carers • Developing the God-given potential of individuals • Pursuing truth with transparency and integrity • Promoting grace, respect and dignity • Building strong Christian character traits • Demonstrating faith, hope and love MISSION STATEMENT “ Learning and serving together in Christ ” 2015 Year 12 Graduates Serving North West Coast families since 1976 >> Leighland Christian School 1 Interim Board President’s Report – 2015 >> Jeff Griffith Interim Board President Leighland Christian School is celebrating 40 years of providing a Christ-centred, quality education to families in Northwest Tasmania. We enjoyed the 40 year celebrations the last weekend in February with a dinner attended by nearly 200, the opening of the Heritage Garden in Ulverstone and the Church service attended by more than 300 on the Sunday morning. It was a fantastic weekend where we gained a strong sense of the passionate, committed Christian community that came together with a shared vision of establishing a leading Christ centred institution of education. We will continue to reflect on the history of Leighland Christian School with 40 year celebrations continuing in Burnie during the month of October. With certainty, we can confidently state that there have been many changes over the last 40 years, but one constant remains and that is our unchanging God. God is our firm foundation and our solid rock. “ The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Psalms 18:2) ” During 40 years of existence, changes have occurred gradually and at times very quickly. Most recently we have seen a number of changes in the makeup of the Board. This year, I write to you as Interim Board President as I was asked to prayerfully consider stepping into this role when the outgoing President was made aware of the four-year term limit set by the constitution. This was a quick and unexpected change for both John de Jong and myself. Entering into the 2 Leighland Christian School >> Serving North West Coast families since 1976 new school year, we did not see this change coming, but it did and we accept this change as necessary to remain in agreement with the school constitution. The full Board recognise, respect and honour the service of John de Jong, Karina Allan and Roger Cann for their extensive service to the School by volunteering their time to serve on the Board and in many other capacities. We thank them for their commitment to the School and the sacrifice they made to provide quality governance to the leadership of Leighland. The School has many volunteers, who collectively have made a substantial positive impact across the School. I think of our PIP (Parents in Partnership) Committee and all members of the PIP team who have volunteered their time, creativity and energy to planning, organising and delivering many of the school events we all enjoy throughout the year. They have had and continue to have a visible influence in the community attracting many families to the School who might not have previously had experience with Leighland. The Board would like to thank all PIP Coordinators and Members for their continued selfless contribution to the School. The Board also recognises the contribution of all those involved in the active committees that include ICT, Finance and Education. Their hard work continues to have a positive influence on shaping the School for a future of continued improvement and growth. As an Association Member, each of us have an opportunity to play a part in shaping the future of Leighland by exercising the gifts God has given to us. I, like the other Board Members, have volunteered to use our background skills and experience in business to work as a team to exercise sound governance for the Leadership at Leighland. We have an opportunity to bring the Association together this year, to focus on how each of us can become more engaged in the School finding ways to volunteer our time talents and gifts to foster a spirit of continuous improvement. I would suggest that if we are going to join as an Association Member that we do so recognising we have a part to play. Should I be elected Board President’s Report – 2015 as President, I will be organising, at minimum, twice yearly Association Member meetings, not counting the AGM, which will be focused on greater engagement of the community in setting strategic objectives for the coming year and looking back at the goals achieved over the previous year. I will also immediately focus on bringing the Board, Leadership and school community together to set a Vision for the School that we can all articulate and a Strategic Plan (Roadmap) aligned to that vision and supporting performance measures so that we can track our progress. It is critical that our School have a clear Vision and Strategic Plan that we can present to the whole of the community. This will serve to ensure we are all heading in the same direction while monitoring our progress. With this plan in place, we can then begin marketing Leighland in a way that is relevant to families in Northwest Tasmania to attract an increase in enrolments and stem the declining enrolment numbers we have experienced over the last five years. This is a process that will take time and will not occur overnight, however, it does begin with a shared Vision and a sound Strategic Plan coupled with capable Leadership that can execute on that plan. The Board would like to thank Sherilyn, Noel and David for their committed leadership and willingness to play a part, working with the Board, to effect meaningful change in a structured and disciplined manner contributing to the development of a Strategic Plan setting objectives and goals, that working with their teams, they can achieve over the next five years. We recognise David for maintaining a healthy financial outlook despite declining enrolments and degrees of uncertainty about levels of school “ funding that would be realised. Having said this, the School cannot afford to see a continued decline in enrolment without facing pressure to assess spending cuts to offset declining tuition and associated school funding. In 2015 the Board initiated a Community Health Audit using an external consultant to survey parents, staff, students and the wider community. The aim was to provide independent feedback on the health of each campus. There was a very good response and the results of the survey have been provided to the Board, highlighting both areas where we are doing well and also areas where there are some concerns. The Board is working with the Leadership to address issues that have been raised and encourage improvement in a number of areas. Tim Caughey also provided feedback on the survey to parents and staff at both campuses through face to face community forums held in early 2016. The next stage is for Tim to develop a Community Relations and Marketing plan with an aim to strengthen our profile and marketing strategies to improve enrolment growth in years to come. In closing, let’s work together, as the School’s Association of Members, in a collaborative manner, to begin making necessary changes to ensure a foundation for growth for Leighland Christian School. The Board looks forward to meeting each of you and hearing your ideas to leverage our 40year history and our passionate, committed Christian community to shape a plan for the School that delivers on its Vision. As we commit ourselves to this journey, we will always remember that Christ is the cornerstone of Leighland Christian School. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:19-22) ” Serving North West Coast families since 1976 >> Leighland Christian School 3 4 Leighland Christian School >> Serving North West Coast families since 1976 Principal’s Report – Ulverstone Campus 2015 >> Noel Eagling Principal Ulverstone Campus THE CHANGES CONTINUE… THEME SONG FOR EACH TERM 2015 has been another very busy year in the history of Leighland Christian School. The year has been chock full of change. I feel the Lord has been calling us as a school community to creatively restructure and look to new ways in which to take this institution to new levels of effectiveness in the future. Another change which we initiated on the Ulverstone campus this year was to select a Christian theme song to be used in our assemblies and other gatherings. This year we used My Lighthouse, Immeasurably More, Greater and Warrior. Students and staff members have found these songs both enjoyable and inspiring. They have been valuable in helping us to focus upon one aspect of God for an entire term. NEW VISION STATEMENT AND CORE VALUES After a lot of prayer and deliberations at Board and staff level, we developed a new mission statement and core values for our School: Our Mission… Learning and serving together in Christ Our Core Values… • Using a biblical perspective to nurture Christian values • Seeking educational richness and diversity • Working in close partnership with parents and carers • Developing the God-given potential of individuals • Pursuing truth with transparency and integrity • Promoting grace, respect and dignity • Building strong Christian character traits • Demonstrating faith, hope and love LEARNING ENRICHMENT CENTRE As a major ‘shot in the arm’ to our approach to Special Needs Education, we built a new Learning Enrichment Centre which was completed early in 2015. This new purpose built development located right in the middle of the School received the highest of accolades from the IST staff and it means that we can offer the very best in Special Needs education. Indeed, the School has developed a great reputation in this area of education. SCHOOL REREGISTRATION This year the School was successfully reregistered for another three years. The process of reregistration is very complicated and time consuming; it was such a relief to complete the task after many hours of preparing documents. I wish to thank Sherilyn Vander Vlist, Glenn Mace and Lindy Mott for their tireless work in completing the task so successfully. CHANGES TO STAFFING IN 2015 Michael Stewart who had been in the School for six years moved on at the end of Third Term in preparation for taking on a Principal’s role at Ballarat Christian College in Victoria. We thank Michael for his faithful service to the School. Glenn Mace has stepped into the Assistant Principal’s position and has begun confidently – I appreciate his encouragement and support. In the restructuring of our leadership in the primary area, Ron West stepped down to take on a role as K to 12 Technology Coordinator and we appointed two new coordinators, Shaylyn Evans in lower primary and Myriama McNab in upper primary. This year we had two long serving teachers retire. Liz Hortle and Jan Litchfield were both almost ‘part of the furniture’ in colloquial terms and will be sorely missed as they step into another phase of life. On behalf of the school community, I wish to thank them for their wonderful efforts, for the educational expertise provided and the love they have extended to the many students in their care. We also planned and put in place a team for Middle School in Years 7 and 8 with Ben Freshney leading the team. A lot of time was spent late in the year getting this new approach ready for 2016. All teachers employed at Leighland Christian School are registered with the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board and are members of Christian Educators Professional Association (CEPA). All staff are appraised annually and Professional Learning is supported. The AITSL (Australian Institute For Teachers and School Leaders) Standards are applied by teachers to both teaching and learning. Full-time teachers – 28 Part-time teachers – 16 Non-teaching staff - 36 CELEBRATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT The following students achieved Exceptional Achievements in their pre-tertiary subjects in 2015 and are award recipients: Avril Stewart Biology and English Literature Zachary Pring Physical Science Charlotte Piper Biology Jamali Kigotho Physical Science Abigail Piscioneri Physical Science & General Mathematics Serving North West Coast families since 1976 >> Leighland Christian School 5 Principal’s Report – Ulverstone Campus 2015 PRIMARY MUSICAL – ESTHER During the year, our primary students performed Esther, an original musical based on the life of Queen Esther in the Bible, written by one of our talented Music teachers, Andrea Hardy. This performance was a credit to Andrea and her team and I wish to congratulate them on the quality of the Production. NAPLAN EVALUATION 2015 – SUMMARY OF RESULTS FOR YEAR 3 & 5 STUDENTS Below NMS Year 3 BILLY KARTS INTRODUCED Another new activity introduced this year was a Billy Kart Grand Prix for students in Years 5 and 6. We had a terrific day here with Burnie campus students joining us and then we took our karts to Launceston Christian School for a special day of racing. Students and parents loved this activity and hopefully it will become an annual event. Year 5 STAFFROOM REDEVELOPMENT Year 7 Teachers very much appreciated our staffroom undergoing a total revamp over the Christmas break and we have enjoyed a much better environment in which to relax between lessons and for recess and lunchtimes. It means the room has also been able to be used for parent meetings. 6 At NMS Above NMS Reading 5% 0% 95% Writing 0% 0% 100% Spelling 0% 10% 90% Grammar and Punctuation 0% 5% 95% Numeracy 0% 10% 90% Reading 8% 0% 92% Writing 0% 21% 79% Spelling 4% 4% 92% Grammar and Punctuation 12% 8% 80% Numeracy 4% 21% 75% NAPLAN EVALUATION 2015 – SUMMARY OF RESULTS FOR YEAR 7 & 9 STUDENTS Year 9 Reading 4% 2% 94% Writing 11% 23% 66% Spelling 9% 9% 82% Grammar and Punctuation 9% 13% 78% Numeracy 2% 13% 85% Reading 17% 23% 60% Writing 19% 19% 62% Spelling 13% 19% 68% Grammar and Punctuation 17% 19% 64% Numeracy 0% 25% 75% Leighland Christian School >> Serving North West Coast families since 1976 Principals Report – Ulverstone Campus 2015 PREPARATIONS FOR OUR 40 YEAR CELEBRATIONS A lot of the preliminary work in readiness for our Forty Year Celebrations early in 2016 was completed late in the year. May I thank Karina Allan and her team of helpers for all of the hard work put in to ensure the materials, activities and venues were properly prepared. “ ENROLMENTS Year Group Census 2013 Census 2014 Census 2015 Actual May 2016 Kinder 27 22 13 12 Prep 20 25 18 11 1 20 21 27 18 2 22 18 24 22 3 23 22 20 22 4 21 24 25 17 5 28 20 26 26 6 35 28 26 25 7 61 64 48 51 8 55 56 59 47 9 69 54 55 56 10 52 62 50 51 11 39 35 49 32 12 21 34 30 41 Total enrolments 493 485 470 431 But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin. (1 John 1:7) Serving North West Coast families since 1976 >> Leighland Christian School ” 7 Principals Report – Burnie Campus 2015 >> Sherilyn Vander Vlist Principal Burnie Campus LOOKING FORWARD …LOOKING BACK… PARENTS This is the theme for our Annual Report booklet for 2015. Why choose such a theme? Well it captures the year. The 2015 school year was a mixed year of blessings and challenges as we participated in the Community Health Audit looking at ways to improve our School, moving forward, and reflected over the last 40 years of our School’s history, looking back. We moved forward with new initiatives and we were intentionally reflecting on the 40 years of our School and acknowledging what God has done in preparation for the 40 year celebrations to be held in 2016. It is pleasing to report once again that the engagement of our parents in the School was positive, as noted in the survey Audit, and shared at the Parent Forums in 2016. Parent commitment and participation is strong and highly valued. “A student’s results educationally are influenced by the level of engagement by parents with their child’s school.” (John Hattie) Our new mission statement was launched: Learning and serving together in Christ, affirming our continued commitment to our partnership in Christian Education. “ Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit down and when you walk along the road. (Deuteronomy 6:5-7) ” Details of the Community Health Audit and the key recommendations are being explored in the 2016 school year. 8 Leighland Christian School >> Serving North West Coast families since 1976 The official parent group; Parents in Partnership (PIP), was lead well by Krissie Rostan. I must express my sincere thanks to Krissie for her strong leadership in this role as the group worked tirelessly to provide a rich environment for our students. In 2015 the first Twilight Fair in many years was held. The Fair Committee did an amazing job organising and working very hard behind the scenes to produce a wonderful, successful Fair that had a beautiful festive family atmosphere. Without the dedication of this team the Fair would not have been such a success. A sincere big thank you to the Fair Committee. Some of the “extra touches” added to the school days by PIP included: NAPLAN breakfast, Welcome BBQ, Kinder BBQ, Coffee, Cake and Curriculum nights, Hot lunches, Mothers’ and Fathers’ day crafts to name just a few. Principals Report – Burnie Campus 2015 STAFF PROFILE All teachers employed at Leighland Christian School are registered with the Tasmanian Techers Registration Board and are members of Christian Educators Professional Association (CEPA). All staff are appraised annually and Professional Learning is supported. The AITSL (Australian Institute For Teachers and School Leaders) Standards are applied by teachers to both teaching and learning. Full-time teachers – 6 Part-time teachers – 4 Non-teaching staff – 14 “ ENROLMENT FIGURES Year Group Census 2013 Census 2014 Census 2015 Actual May 2016 Kinder 17 16 16 17 Prep 15 19 14 16 Year 1 19 16 17 14 Year 2 13 21 19 17 Year 3 18 15 16 21 Year 4 11 17 17 17 Year 5 23 12 10 18 Year 6 17 23 12 11 Total 133 139 121 131 TEACHING AND LEARNING CURRICULUM The teaching and learning program was enriched as teachers and students continued to embrace the improved technology in the School. Teachers embraced the new hardware and teaching pedagogy is reflecting the application to both teaching and learning programs. Teachers focused on continuing to deepen their understanding and application of differentiation of the Curriculum. Teachers also applied the PLAN (P L A N) design to their unit plans with great success. In accordance with good teaching practice (AITSL) these units include a place for intentional teacher reflection. The Letters and Sounds program continues to provide successful learning opportunities for students. A focus in 2015 was taken to improve the Readers and the Levelled Readers in the latter part of the year. New initiatives in the area of Health / Physical Education for 2015 included involvement in the Billy Kart Grand Prix and in the Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 Sports Expos. All events encourage health, well-being and positive sportsmanship. The implementation of the Australian Curriculum continues as it is released. Teachers are embracing the changes and preparing for the move to the updated Australian Curriculum 8.1 to commence in 2016. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT “ Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. (Philippians 4:8) The school painting program commenced with the outside being painted by the contracted company. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. (Proverbs 4:7 ) Serving North West Coast families since 1976 >> Leighland Christian School ” ” 9 Principals Report – Burnie Campus 2015 TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING In July teachers attended the ITEC (International Transforming Education Conference) in Melbourne. The theme was Reading Word and World: memes, themes and Biblical dreams. These sessions impacted our staff and we are still taking learnings from the Conference. The conference provides opportunity to hear from overseas presenters who are at the cutting edge of Christian Education. During 2015 two books on Christian Education were launched: Transformation by Design: a curriculum Development Resource for Christian Schools and Transformational Education: a framework for Christian Teaching. These are forming the basis for Professional Learning (PL) in 2016. Throughout the year Professional learning was focused in 5 key areas: • Christian Education • Australian Curriculum • Teaching and Learning • Mandatory and Compliance Training • Personal / role specific Professional Learning Teachers are required to have a Professional Learning plan and record all professional learning undertaken. The sourcing of the above PL is accessed in a variety of ways from in-house school PL to external providers to Conferences. 10 NAPLAN EVALUATION 2014 – SUMMARY OF RESULTS FOR YEAR 3 & 5 STUDENTS Below NMS Year 3 At NMS Above NMS Reading 6% 0% 94% Writing 0% 19% 81% Spelling 0% 13% 87% Grammar and Punctuation 7% 6% 87% Numeracy 0% 6% 94% Reading 10% 0% 90% Writing 10% 0% 90% Spelling 0% 0% 100% Grammar and Punctuation 0% 10% 90% Numeracy 10% 10% 80% Year 5 INITIATIVES Research was undertaken in 2015 into the introduction of a Learning Management System for Leighland. The decision was made to introduce SEQTA in the 2016 school year. With many aspects to the system, the roll out will occur in stages. Stage one will be Attendance followed by Pastoral Care and then Curriculum. The roll out will require professional learning for all involved. SEQTA has many other extensions that we will embrace in future years. Leighland Christian School >> Serving North West Coast families since 1976 COMMUNITY AND CHURCH LIAISON In 2015 the School sought out ways to engage in the city of Burnie. Our Twilight Fair was included in Burnie Shines; the students participated in the Burnie Youth Council and in many other ways. The one outstanding new idea launched by Mrs Polden in 2015, and continuing into 2016, was the church visits by the GLU (God Loves You) student band. This band attended local churches leading worship and honouring God. These young people were testimony to the depth of, not only their music gifting, but their deep understanding of God. CEN: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NATIONAL: OUR PEAK BODY The theme for the Annual General meeting in 2015 was: Stronger Together. Our CEN family of schools and the National body provide a fantastic network of fellow Christians working in Christian Education. CEN and AACS (Australian Association of Christian Schools) provide us with support and shared wisdom as we address the many issues that we face in these changing times. AACS also provides a voice to the parliament to help people understand Christian Education. The CEN schools around Tasmania meet regularly at State Council and at CENPAT (Christian Education National Principal Association of Tasmania) to work together to ensure we provide the best education possible. “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” Psalm 133:1 SCHOOL REGISTRATION YEAR Under legal requirements (Education Act 1994) our School must be registered in accordance with the Standards presented in the Schools Registration Handbook. Our School undertook the process of reregistration in 2015 and successfully demonstrated our compliance with the Standards. The School attained ongoing registration for a period of 3 years. “ 40 YEAR CELEBRATION - 2016 Preparations were made in 2015 for our 40 Year Celebration Year in 2016. With the celebrations commencing in February at the Ulverstone Campus the team needed to be ready prior to the close of the school year. Under the direction of the Board Representative, Karina Allan, the preparations laid the foundation for the start of a year of honouring our God for His faithfulness to us all. The weekend was a huge success. Throughout the 2016 school year we will be collecting stories from our history, of God’s faithfulness, for compilation into a book of Memory of the 40 years. Burnie Campus will host the second weekend of celebration in October. This celebration will be student focused. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3: 5 THANK YOU Thank you to our students who seek to learn more each day, whose discoveries about new learning thrill us, for the dedicated teaching team who prepare explicit teaching and learning programs to entice and feed student learning, to the parents who share your children’s educational journey with us, your partnership is amazing. Thank you to our Board, a group of volunteer men and women dedicated to our School. Thank you to our PIP group who enrich the life of our School. Thank you to all the members of the Leighland Burnie family, especially the many volunteers, for your engagement and encouragement as we work hand in hand to continue this vibrant vision for Christian education here at Leighland. Above all we thank our Heavenly Father for His unending love and faithfulness to us. “…and let us consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds…let us encourage one another.” Hebrews 10 :24 CLOSING As we look towards the next 40 years of Christian schooling we do so with God at the helm. As we pray, plan, prepare and search for the way forward we look expectantly to what God has in store in the story of Leighland Christian School. “ What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching with faith and love in Christ Jesus, guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you – guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. (2 Timothy 1: 13-14) …and let us consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds…let us encourage one another. (Hebrews 10 :24) Serving North West Coast families since 1976 >> Leighland Christian School ” ” 11 Business Report – 2015 >> FINANCIAL RESULT The financial result for the end of year was better than forecast, finishing with a small surplus when an operating loss was expected. The result was a combination of cost savings and improved income provided through the new Commonwealth grant funding methodology. David Grey Business Manager The table below shows the expenditure trends over the last five years. Wages and associated liabilities continue to account for 70% of our income and General Operating costs account for 18% of the Budget which means many of the budget costs are fixed. Student support did increase in 2015 despite less students. Maintenance and finance costs account for the remainder. Overall expenditure increased by $292,307 in total for 2015 with $276,816 more spent on staff salaries. Income for the same period only increased by a total of $148,920 compared to 2014. Overall staffing levels were maintained and student resource support increased. General operating costs reduced by a small margin and this is attributed to savings in some areas ie electricity use. This is a pleasing result as some costs also increase incrementally ie water and sewerage. Please Note: There is a complete set of audited financial statements available on request from the Business Manager. EXPENDITURE 2011 - 2015 Expenditure Category 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Total Salaries/Wages 6,269,004 5,992,188 5,545,229 5,825,817 5,326,976 Total Student Support 395,935 345,682 316,613 288,053 282,370 Total Maint /Materials 363,698 385,529 330,212 286,225 237,408 Total General Operating 1,643,153 1,644,692 1,820,610 1,719,497 1,499,867 Total Borrowing Costs 77,365 89,120 113,640 135,179 160,617 Total Operating Costs 8,803,570 8,511,263 8,181,113 8,353,020 7,576,723 Operating (Loss) / Surplus 133,597 364,772 286,534 65,451 767,696 “ 12 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8) Leighland Christian School >> Serving North West Coast families since 1976 ” Business Report – 2015 BUDGET COMMENTS In 2015 we experienced a further decline in enrolments which is consistent with trends in other regional schools on the North West Coast of Tasmania and other regional education sectors. This reduced fee income but with increases in Commonwealth Funding, overall income did not decline. More was spent on student resources and salaries but maintenance and operating costs were contained. Wage costs are higher mainly due to 27 pay periods in the year compared to a normal year when there are only 26 periods. Some teacher salaries increase incrementally each year as they progress to the next step in their Award. It should also be noted though that no salary increases were applied to staff in 2015 through Enterprise Agreement negotiations. An Enterprise Agreement was negotiated which will see wages increase by 2% in 2016 and a further 2% in 2017 respectively. Finance costs declined as loan balances decreased and interest payments also reduced. The surplus of $133,597 is a better result than the budget forecast. The Board also conducted a review and restructure of Management in 2015 which resulted in reduced staffing FTE for 2016. DEBT AND MAJOR PROJECTS: At the end of 2015 the total debt level was $1,395,635 or a per student amount of $2,369 which is a sustainable debt ratio for a school of our size. Debt also reduced by a further $111,859 in 2015. This reflects the balance of loans for major building projects completed over both campuses up to 2013. Since 2005 we have invested in over 7.6 million dollars in building projects and have now paid for 82% of all this work. LEIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - PROFIT & LOSS SUMMARY 2011 - 2015 P&L (Summary) 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 TOTAL INCOME 8,937,168 8,876,036 8,467,647 8,418,471 8,344,419 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,803,570 8,511,263 8,181,113 8,353,020 7,576,723 NET OPERATING SURPLUS 133,598 364,772 286,534 65,451 767,696 ISBGAT Capital Grants (Buildings) 0.00 100,217 329,843 23,100 324,882 TOTAL CHANGES IN EQUITY 133,598 464,989 616,377 88,551 1,092,578 CHANGES TO PREVIOUS YEAR Total Fees 2015 2014 $ Diff % Diff 1,416,340 1,515,439 -99,099 -7.00% Total Grants 7,311,432 7,171,134 140,298 1.92% Total Income 8,937,168 8,876,036 61,132 0.68% Total Wages 6,269,004 5,992,188 276,816 4.42% Total Student Resources 395,935 345,682 50,253 12.69% Total Maintenance 363,698 385,529 -21,831 -6% Total General Operating 1,643,153 1,644,692 -1,539 -0.09% Total Finance Cost 77,365 89,120 -11,755 -15.19% Total Operating Cost 8,803,570 8,511,263 292,307 3.32% Net Operating Surplus 133,597 364,772 -231,175 -173% Serving North West Coast families since 1976 >> Leighland Christian School 13 Business Report – 2015 ENROLMENTS Enrolment trends continue to decline which is a concern and is a trend other schools in regional areas are facing. The demographics of the North West Coast remain challenging which impact on jobs and the number of people then looking for private school options for their families. This issue is certainly not unique to Leighland at this time. MAJOR CAPITAL BUILDING PROJECTS 2005-2013 Year Grant Allocated $ School funded $ 1,330,060 430,060 900,000 2,286,504 1,697,885 588,619 Science, Art, Special Ed 1,374,952 911,820 463,132 Burnie Library & Computer Lab & Toilets 663,209 400,515 262,694 Major Capital Building Projects 2005-2013 Total Cost $ 2013 Admin Upgrade Ulv 2011 Multi Purpose Hall Ulv 2010 2009 2009 Kindergarten Ulv + shade areas 89,888 57,250 32,638 2008 New Room 514, 515 + upgrade 509 & 510 + staffroom 560,524 226,090 334,434 2008 Undercover area Burnie + 2 classrooms 618,945 278,500 340,445 2007 Undercover area Ulverstone 220,073 109,250 110,823 2007 Burnie Lower Primary upgrade 79,013 45,000 34,013 2005 New Admin & Upper Primary Burnie 386,703 150,000 236,703 Totals 7,609,871 4,306,370 3,303,501 TOTAL EXPENSES 2014 Salaries Teachers $ 4,255,485 General Operating $ 1,643,153 Salary Non Teaching $ 1,279,426 Superannuation $ 532,854 Student Resources $ 395,935 Maintenance $ 363,698 Salaries Casuals $ 158,505 Finance Costs $ 77,365 Staff Misc Expenses $ 42,734 Uniform Purchases $ 54,415 Total $ 8,803,570 “ Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. (Proverbs 8:10-11) 14 Leighland Christian School >> Serving North West Coast families since 1976 ” Business Report – 2015 CAPITAL WORKS 2015 BUILDING FUND Overall capital works spending totalled $611,817. The ICT focus was mainly on Primary and introduced laptops to Primary classes in Ulverstone and Burnie and the installation of Electro Boards in all Primary classrooms. These were ready and operational from the start of Term 1. The Building Fund balance as at 31/12/2015 is $220,008. The Building Fund grew by $10,969 in 2015. New Air-conditioning units were installed in all remaining classrooms in Ulverstone and Burnie that did not have air conditioning units installed. TOTAL CAPITAL WORKS 2015 DETAIL OF BUILDING WORKS 2015 Learning Enrichment Centre 85,382 2015 Air Conditioning Ulv & Burnie $66,662 2015 Ulverstone Staff Room 64,880 2015 Heritage Garden area (YTD) 40,315 Buildings Other Ulv $316,304 2015 Memorial Garden (YTD) 19,361 Computers & Technology ICT $220,721 2015 Electrical Various install ICT & Air Con 13,748 Equipment $43,434 2015 Miscellaneous Electrical and Plumbing 12,632 Furniture & Fittings $15,761 2015 Security CCTV 6,194 Text Books $15,597 2015 Burnie Blinds and wiring for speakers 7,130 Total $611,817 TOTAL BUILDING WORKS 316,304 TOTAL INCOME 2015 Commonwealth Grants Total 5,613,517 State Govt. Grants Total 1,665,912 School Fees 1,416,340 Uniform Sales 63,537 Interest Earned 53,553 Misc Income 92,305 Interest Subsidy 32,003 Total 8,937,167 8,937,167 Serving North West Coast families since 1976 >> Leighland Christian School 15 Business Report – 2015 BALANCE SHEET Overall the school’s net asset position improved by $133,598 in 2015. The School continues to have a healthy balance sheet with adequate provisions for the liabilities that it carries. Our asset base is strong and gearing is not considered too high. BALANCE SHEET: (SUMMARY) 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 CLOSING BALANCE PREVIOUS YR 8,889,388 8,424,399 8,632,398 8,543,847 7,451,269 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,865,362 2,904,132 2,178,498 1,668,189 2,217,032 9,464,614 9,508,389 9,851,128 9,873,066 9,215,772 NON CURRENT ASSETS NON CURRENT ASSETS Property Plant & Equipment Unexpired Interest Vehicle Loans 0 0 423 1,515 3,272 TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 9,464,614 9,508,389 9,851,551 9,874,581 9,219,044 TOTAL ASSETS 12,329,976 12,412,521 12,030,049 11,542,770 11,436,076 201,177 232,117 321,835 381,184 236,975 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade Creditors & Accruals Sundry Creditors CURRENT LIABILITIES School Fees Paid in advance 0 0 0 0 0 19,067 16,352 9,729 11,561 17,303 GST collected 89,200 117,531 128,474 90,596 200,698 Deposits Held for Third Parties 74,157 66,634 42,221 45,346 26,806 Better Business Loan (secured) 118,487 111,291 206,016 206,016 206,016 0 0 0 0 0 Variable Rate Term Loan Asset Purchase Loans - Vehicles 0 752 9,012 9,012 9,013 Provision for Long Service Leave 392,766 353,936 308,304 312,264 249,952 Provision for Sick Leave Provision for Annual Leave Grants Received in Advance 0 0 0 0 0 30,590 36,797 30,928 29,353 19,489 797,191 868,720 827,568 7,955 7,500 1,722,635 1,803,861 1,884,087 1,093,287 973,752 Better Business Loan (Secured) 1,277,148 1,396,203 1,408,735 1,502,999 1,582,192 Asset Purchase Loans - Vehicles 0 0 752 9,765 18,777 Provision for Sick leave 0 0 0 60,000 60,000 307,207 323,069 312,076 244,321 257,508 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES NON CURRENT LIABILITIES NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Provision for Long Service Leave TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,584,355 1,719,272 1,721,563 1,817,085 1,918,477 TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,306,990 3,523,133 3,605,650 2,910,372 2,892,229 NET ASSETS 9,022,986 8,889,388 8,424,399 8,632,398 8,543,847 “ So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:6-7 NIV) 16 Leighland Christian School >> Serving North West Coast families since 1976 ” Business Report – 2015 CONCLUSION 2015 in many ways was a year of consolidation with no major building projects. The Board continued to seek feedback from parents and we worked in a number of areas to make improvements. The scene is now set for our 40 Year Celebrations and we are dreaming and commencing a process for a new Master Plan and Strategic Plan to identify the next major projects. In line with reducing enrolments staffing levels were also reviewed in 2015 with a restructure of management resulting in a saving in FTE and resulting salary costs for 2016. Overall there is a 1.61 FTE reduction in staffing for 2016. The Board completed a Community Health Audit in 2015 using Tim Caughey and this created a catalyst for further discussion and review as we then commenced a Marketing and Community Development strategy using Tim. These initiatives will help shape our way forward and provide insights to meet the expectation of new parents. The aim is to grow enrolments and set the scene for future growth. The Board requested a review of the Fee structure which was completed and this resulted in a new fee level being introduced for 2016 to decrease the gap between Kindergarten fees and Prep to Year 2. The aim was to ensure our fees are affordable and competitive. This was well received by parents in 2016. The new Enrolment Process was also completed (a twelve month project) to ensure we covered all the relevant issues around contracts and parent information. The resource from the Association of Australian Christian Schools was invaluable in providing assistance and expertise. The new enrolment process is more robust to ensure all parents are clear on their obligations when enrolling their children and that they understand the ethos and policies of the School. The School continued to expand the number of VET subjects available to senior students and improve retention from Year 10 to Year 12 by providing alternative pathways. This is a shared cost between parents and the School to cover the additional cost of external providers and registered training organisations who administer these courses. tremendous commitment and they all have a servant heart that reflects the Lord Jesus; how blessed we are! I would also pay tribute to our Board as they are a humble and gifted group of leaders serving the Leighland community. It continues to be a privilege to serve and work in the Leighland and CEN community and I give God all the praise and thanks. David Grey Business Manager The Board also supported all teaching staff to attend the International Transforming Education Conference run by Christian Education National in Melbourne. This was significant investment in our staff to equip them to teach from a Biblical World view and also to collaborate with over 1,000 other Christian educators. I pay tribute again to all the hard working Administration and Maintenance staff who underpin both campuses to support teaching staff, parents and students and ensure our School is provided with professional and efficient services in these important areas. Their jobs involve Serving North West Coast families since 1976 >> Leighland Christian School 17 Attendance Report – 2015 The School has a requirement each year to report on attendance to the Commonwealth Government from Year 1 to Year 10. Teachers complete student attendance using class rolls daily and this information is then recorded for each student. The attendance system keeps an electronic record of attendance for each student and the system activates a daily alert to parents using automated text messages (SMS) when students are absent without a known reason. The system also creates reports detailing students who have prolonged absences making Senior Staff aware of students who may be at risk. This is an additional Watch List system to provide additional alerts. Overall attendance rates for Leighland Christian School in 2015 averaged 88%. More detailed information is available on the ACARA website at http://www.myschool.edu.au/ “ 18 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Colossians 3:14 NIV ) Leighland Christian School >> Serving North West Coast families since 1976 ” Serving North West Coast families since 1976 >> Leighland Christian School 19 PIP (Parents In Partnership) Report – Burnie Campus 2015 >> Kristyn Rostan What a fantastic year 2015 was! Our focus on fun and family “burst at the seams” with our major fundraiser – The Twilight Fair! The atmosphere was magical and the happy and excited faces were contagious. We look forward to our next Twilight Fair in October 2016 which will form part of our 40 Year Celebrations. Other fundraisers for 2015 included a Fun Night for two different age groups. Special thanks to the PEAK Team from Camp Clayton and to all who helped make this a “fun night!” PIP Coordinator Burnie Campus Our Pie Drive raised money for our classrooms; our Book Fair was also a success and thanks to our volunteers we were able to run a hot lunch roster. we were able to create wonderful individualised Mother’s Day crafts and instil a love of craft and paper folding in our children! Our Ladies of Leighland group (LOL) enjoyed a Dinner night, a Fondue/ Movie night of giggles with the movie “Moms Night Out” and a lunch at the West Park Nursery Café. These valuable times to get together are priceless and help build the strength of our school family. We enjoyed a Celebration BBQ, a fundraiser BBQ for the Royal Flying Doctors Service, hot lunch BBQ’s, pizza days and our Pre-Kinder family BBQ and concluded our year with a Celebration Dinner. We held our Mothers and Father’s Day crafts. Thanks to our helpers Thanks SO much to everyone who supported/volunteered in our events in 2015. Many hands make light work and we have truly appreciated it. PIP (Parents In Partnership) Report – Ulverstone Campus 2015 >> Kylie Dobson PIP Coordinator Ulverstone Campus What a year 2015 was! A big thank you to my regular meeting attendees! Without you I would have been rather lonely! A big thank you also to all our volunteers; PIP members are such an important part of our school community. We kicked the year off with the annual Welcome Back BBQ, followed closely by our Twilight Fair. Bravehearts shared their important message, a Mother’s Day Morning Tea was appreciated by many, the Mother’s Day Stall went off without a hitch and PIP provided catering assistance for Grandparents Day and the EA Awards. A hot drink station warmed up parents at the Primary Cross Country, front of house support was provided at the Primary Production, Father’s Day Stall pressies went home to many, two Book Fairs were enjoyed and the first edition of the School Community Business Directory was distributed. World Teachers Day gifts showed our appreciation of our teachers and our Christmas Toy Fundraiser made Christmas shopping easy! We filled the biggest list of funding requests in recent years including; netball uniforms, gym equipment, sand pit toys, 3 blood pressure machines for the Science department, 2 drink bottle refill fountains, compressor & air brush kit for the Art department, music equipment, canteen equipment, wet weather suits for Kinders, lego for Prep, class set of Bibles for Year 3 and more! We really do need more PIP members; many hands make light work! If you have been meaning to come along, please get in contact with me - we are a friendly bunch. I encourage you to enrich your children’s education and get involved! Monthly meetings enable you to network with parents and staff. Volunteer your time for rewarding events and fundraisers - WE NEED YOU! The Board, Management and Staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kristyn, Kylie and their hardworking PIP committees for their valued contribution to enhancing our Leighland school community. We encourage other parents to please go along to a PIP meeting as you will be made to feel most welcome and your support, no matter how big or small, will be truly valued. 20 Leighland Christian School >> Serving North West Coast families since 1976 LEIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Leighland CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kinder Burnie 1993 A N N UA L R E P O R T 2 015 ULVERSTONE CAMPUS: PO Box 3019 MDC, Ulverstone Tas 7315 45a Leighland Avenue, Ulverstone [p] 03 6425 0999 [f ] 03 6425 6602 [w] www.leighland.tas.edu.au [e] [email protected] [e] fi[email protected] [e] [email protected] [e] [email protected] BURNIE CAMPUS: PO Box 3019 MDC, Ulverstone Tas 7315 Stowport Road, Wivenhoe [p] 03 6430 9000 [f ] 03 6431 7904 [w] www.leighland.tas.edu.au [e] [email protected] [e] fi[email protected] [e] [email protected] [e] [email protected]