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]