CCC Annual Report 2024 by Corpus Christi College

ANNUAL REPORT 2024

CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION

'2024 has proven to be another rewarding and exciting year at Corpus Christi College. In our third year as an amalgamated K-12 College, we have continued to develop initiatives that support the continuity of growth and development of students across the years.'

THE PRINCIPAL'S INTRODUCTION

VALUES, VISION & MISSION

Our Values, Vision and Mission are a constant reminder of what it means to be the ‘Corpus Christi’ (Body of Christ in Latin), and provide a clear strategic direction moving forward.

In belonging to the Corpus Christi College community, we model Jesus to show:

• Courage to grow, lead and serve

• Commitment to self, others and the College

• Compassion through care, respect and kindness

As a community, we collectively hold ourselves responsible to live out these Values in support of the special culture that exists at our College.

Our Vision is very clear, that is to be Outstanding for Others. We want all within our community to strive for excellence in all that they do and to use their gifts in service of others.

As the Corpus Christi, our Mission is to be the Body of Christ, where we see others for who they are and celebrate their gifts and talents. We put our students at the very centre and build an inclusive community that allows them to flourish.

STRATEGIC PILLARS

In organising our structure under the four strategic pillars of Catholic Identity and Mission, Community, Learning and Stewardship, we bring our Mission to life through clarity of direction, alignment and engagement. This has allowed us to continue our growth journey as a K-12 College in 2024 and provide a flourishing, inclusive educational environment that supports the holistic growth of our students and staff.

This year we were thrilled to launch our new branding and pillar designs to capture the essence and meaning of each pillar. The continuity of the hands across the designs highlights our role of being Christ’s hands on earth and to reach out to others in service, just as He did.

The pillar of Catholic Identity and Mission is at the heart of our Vision to nurture a faith-filled community that understands itself as the Body of Christ.

This belief guides our commitment to live as active members of Christ’s body, contributing to the greater mission of love and service. By focusing on the Head, Heart, and Hands, we aim to equip students and staff with the tools to think critically, live faithfully, and act justly, embodying Christ's presence through our actions.

In bringing this vision to life in 2024, we commenced implementation of the Educating with a Mission Lens© program in partnership with Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA). This program supports the journey of a community towards the understanding that we all have a critical role to play in ensuring the realisation of God’s kingdom and co-creating a better world, where every person can flourish and live fully. This program continues into next year and beyond.

CATHOLIC IDENTITY & MISSION

We also enhanced our commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission by establishing a dedicated Catholic Identity and Mission Team. The team’s work has been pivotal in enhancing major College celebrations, increasing student engagement in faithbased activities, and promoting charity work within the College community.

The College has recently developed an innovative Acts of Service program as part of its commitment to social justice. This program emphasises the importance of Courage, Commitment, and Compassion through service, shifting the focus from hours spent to the impact of actions, measured through a points system. This Acts of Service program supports the College’s Vision of enriching students' moral development and strengthens their engagement with broader social issues.

This year we have continued to celebrate and grow the important connection to the St Thomas More Parish by collaborating on initiatives to support spiritual growth and service to the community.

Highlights have included staff prayer, students attending Mass weekly in the Parish, and the training of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. The Family Mass, attended and supported by students and their families, exemplifies the growing involvement of the College in Parish life.

The rich Sacramental programs delivered by the Parish, with assistance from the College, continues to support the important spiritual journey of our students. We were also delighted this year to co-host Fr Rob Galea with the Parish in providing a wonderful faith enrichment opportunity for community members.

The Vision for Community is founded on the philosophy that ‘together we flourish’, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each individual. The three pillar drivers of Belong, Empower and Care have provided the lens through which programs and initiatives are created and actioned.

A key initiative this year in striving toward this Vision was the introduction of the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) across the College. Through staff professional development for all teaching and nonteaching staff, BSEM continues to be interwoven into our daily practice to ensure a safe and caring environment where our students can confidently step outside of their comfort zone to grow.

We were delighted to implement our K-12 House structure this year which has fostered a stronger sense of community and belonging among students of all ages and promoted teamwork and school spirit across the entire College. We acknowledge our House Community Coordinators for their terrific efforts in building the associated programs and recognise our dedicated student leaders for their significant contribution.

COMMUNITY

With the support of staff, students and families, this year we also launched our whole of school Behaviour Engagement Plan. Based around positive educational principles and learnings from BSEM and CEWA’s Wellbeing Framework, the plan encourages students to strive to grow to be Outstanding for Others. It encourages resilience and perseverance in students and challenges them to self-regulate to ensure they are always ready to learn.

Additionally, students have taken the lead in rebuilding their Code of Conduct this year, reinforcing expected behaviours to ensure that College Values are both maintained and lived out in a real and genuine way. This Vision is further supported by the newly aligned Junior and Senior student leadership structure that empowers students at every stage, along with their regular involvement in prefect led strategic workshops.

Our Friends of Corpus (FOC) continues to provide an important avenue for families to share in the growth, learning and development of the College. We thank our wonderful FOC Executive Team and the Junior School Classroom Community Connectors who have again this year provided excellent support to families in building belonging and connection.

Our Vision for Learning promotes the importance of creating teaching and learning experiences which allow for students to visibly grow in their understandings and capabilities while boldly aspiring to achieve personalised Goals and contribute to the dynamic world around them. It celebrates students’ individual gifts and talents and directs us to live out our Mission as the Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ) where we recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of everyone within our community.

LEARNING

This year we have continued our collective focus on fostering a universal approach to pathways planning to personalise the experience for students at each stage of their learning journey. We have also completed intensive work to design structures and supports which purposefully respond to the diverse needs of our students.

In 2024 the College aligned bell times and continued to develop a connected curriculum across the K-12 College to support continuity of learning. Students had the opportunity to access specialist teachers and learning spaces across the school. In support of our adage that ‘learning happens anywhere, anytime’ we again provided a rich array of co-curricular growth opportunities for students at all levels. Corpus Christi College continues to be a school of opportunity and choice where students can personalise their own learning journey. The multitude of events and activities provided the chance for students to engage, collaborate, and create lasting memories, building a rich and cohesive K-12 College community.

Leaning on the BSEM principles, we focused this year on the adoption of clear predictable routines to support consistency and certainty for students. We re-framed our elective programs to better accommodate student interests and pathways and introduced specialist programs such as Lighthouse Maths. This year we also rebuilt our Literacy and Numeracy programs for launch in the Junior School next year.

Holding a privileged position as an Apple Distinguished School is a proud legacy for the College which was reviewed in 2024. This was a successful process, with our status confirmed for another three-year tenure. Preparing the College’s application affirmed the notable impact of the Vision for Learning and the dynamism present in our community.

In preparing our students for their future world our aim continues to be to ignite curiosity and creativity. We focus on high order problem-solving and critical thinking skills, underpinned by research, to develop our students as collaborative individuals. As a result of this, our students are equipped with lifelong learning capabilities in critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration.

Through our Stewardship of the College, we demonstrate the courage to act with integrity, the commitment to be accountable, and the compassion to serve others selflessly. Embracing these values, we fulfill our Mission as faithful stewards, building a just and compassionate society where all can thrive. We strive to constantly grow our College and to provide the best possible learning environment for our students in this ever-changing world.

As stewards of our rich combined Yidarra Catholic Primary School (est 1985) and Corpus Christi College (est 1983) histories, we were delighted this year to celebrate our combined 40th Anniversary. We welcomed past and present members of our community, including students from 1983 and 1985, past Head Boys and Head Girls, former and current Principals, Leadership Team members, Board members, and dedicated staff, to join us in this momentous celebration. This event also launched a series of future Alumni events, celebrating our legacy and inspiring our future. The stories and achievements of the past 40 years inspire us as we look forward to the next chapter in our journey, continuing to uphold our Vision of being Outstanding for Others.

As stewards we also commit to our own ongoing professional growth at the College to ensure we continue to meet the educational growth needs of our students. A rich professional learning program this year, aligned to quality goal setting and connected to our school improvement strategy, has allowed us to design contemporary and engaging growth opportunities for students in support of their holistic development.

STEWARDSHIP

PEOPLE • ENVIRONMENT • LEGACY

As a logical continuation of the amalgamation process, the College has embarked on a significant capital development program with the appointment of architecture firm Munns Sly Moore (MSM). The imminent stage of this development will see the refresh of the classrooms and teaching atriums in the Junior School which will allow for the transformation to innovative learning spaces. The designs reflect flexible spaces that can adapt to future educational trends centred around the College’s Vision for Learning. We acknowledge the terrific input from our community in establishing our Masterplan and look forward to the positive impact that our newly developed educational spaces will have on learning.

As part of the school improvement journey, this year the College was involved in its Quality Catholic Education School Review (QCESR). The QCESR occurs in all Catholic schools at various intervals and invites input from many stakeholders in our community to help shape the future direction of the College. The review acknowledged the achievements of our recently amalgamated College and provided encouragement to continue to positively drive improvement under our four strategic pillars.

WITH GRATITUDE

As another very rewarding year at the College draws to a close, we reflect on our dedicated staff who put the needs of our students first and consistently explore innovative ways to support their individualised learning and growth.

We again thank Fr Phong Nguyen and the St Thomas More Parish for their contribution to the faith and Sacramental life of our students and for their gentle presence and guidance.

We acknowledge the very generous contribution of our Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) again this year. The Council continues to play a very important role in supporting the ongoing growth and development of Corpus Christi College and we are very grateful to them for sharing their expertise and wisdom with us. Thank you to:

Karl Videmanis (Council Chairperson)

Ryan Menezes

Craig Petta

Indra Tomic

Stephenie Vahala

Anita Parker - Parish Representative Fr Phong Nguyen - Parish Priest

We likewise thank Marie-dominique O’Connell, College Business Manager, and Veronica Carter, Executive Assistant to the Principal, for their roles in supporting the success of the CSAC.

We wish those staff departing our community at the end of the year all of the very best and thank them wholeheartedly for their contribution to our College.

As the Corpus Christi we are one school, one community, one body in Christ. We are made up of many special parts, each with a very special role to play. I am very grateful for the wonderful engagement and contribution from all parts of our community as we strive together toward our Vision of being Outstanding for Others.

Best wishes and every blessing.

Jeff Allen PRINCIPAL

ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIR

'It has been another busy and exciting year for the K-12 Corpus Christi College community. The College continues to grow and deliver outstanding opportunities for the staff and students across their academic, community and spiritual pursuits.'

As a SAC, it is heartening to see the innovation and resilience of the Leadership Team as they thoughtfully consider the needs of the College community, build plans and then execute on those plans to the benefit of our children.

The SAC has continued to play its part this year in supporting Mr Jeff Allen and the College Executive. Our main role is to provide advice and act as a sounding board for the Principal to test and discuss various issues which might impact the College community. A few items the SAC has supported the Principal with this year include:

• The College Masterplan

• Financial matters

• Strategy and planning

• Risk management

• Enrolment numbers, and

• Various governance matters

One of the main areas the SAC supports the Principal in is the financial wellbeing of the College. The College Continues to navigate national economic and personnel challenges and makes strategic decisions to ensure that the College is in a strong financial position.

The SAC this year has had the opportunity to endorse the 2025 budget for CEWA to approve. We are very grateful for the significant amount of work completed by Mr Allen, the College Executive and all the staff on this budget. We would especially like to thank our Business Manager, Ms Marie-dominique O’Connell who, together with her team, explores the best financial outcomes for the College and our families.

The College has embraced so many events during 2024 which have supported the educational experiences of our children. The community appreciates the additional work this creates for the Leadership Team, teachers and all the staff. The many sporting achievements, College productions, music, dance and art engagements, the community outreach and other co-curricular activities provide ongoing benefits for our children to be Outstanding for Others to which our parents and the school community are extremely grateful.

The SAC would like to thank Mr Allen for his leadership of the College. He places the wellbeing and education of our children at the forefront of everything he does and we thank him for his passion in leading our College and this community.

I would like to acknowledge and thank the exceptional College Executive Team which, led by Mr Allen, includes Ms Katya Anderson, Ms Sally Farrington, Mrs Jenny Miraudo, Ms Marie-dominique O’Connell, Mr Damian Ramos, Mr Tim Shanassy and Mr Patrick Woolley. We thank all of you for your support over the last 12 months.

We also thank the Parish, all the staff, parents, students and the broader school community for their support and help to make the College a great place to learn and grow.

And finally, in what will be my final year on the SAC as both my children have completed their secondary schooling, I would like to thank both past Board and SAC members who I have served with, and the 2024 SAC members, Mrs Stephenie Vahala (Deputy Chairperson), Fr Phong Nguyen (Parish Priest), Mr Ryan Menezes (Finance & Risk Committee Chairperson), Mrs Anita Parker (Parish Representative), Mrs Indra Tomic (Friends of Corpus Chairperson) and Mr Craig Petta.

On behalf of the College Community, we thank you for your vision and support to ensure that the school continues to meet its goals. All of you have made considerable collaborative contributions backed by your respective expertise and skill sets and I thank you for your support of the College Leadership Team

Karl Videmanis SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIR

SUMMARY OF TEACHER STANDARDS & QUALIFICATIONS

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate Degree

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree with Honours

Diploma

Graduate Diploma

Graduate Certificate

Certificate

Total

TEACHING STAFF WHO HOLD QUALIFICATION

*Please note there are teachers with more than one tertiary qualification

WORKFORCE COMPOSITION 03

NON-TEACHERS

TEACHERS

*(Full-time and part-time staff, casuals and staff on extended leave excluded)

NAPLAN RESULTS 04

STUDENT BACKGROUND

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA)

School ICSEA Value

Distribution of Socio-Educational Advantage (SEA)

*Percentages are rounded and may not add to 100

NAPLAN AVERAGE STUDENT RESULTS

ATTENDANCE 05

STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE

STUDENTS

Total Enrolments: 1754

BOYS 822

Full-time equivalent enrolments: 1753.6

INDIGENOUS STUDENTS GIRLS 932

Language background other than English

PARENT, STUDENT & TEACHER SATISFACTION

PARENTS

The College has an active and supportive Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) and Friends of Corpus group. Parents have trust in the College’s leadership and acknowledge the great work done during the amalgamation process. They are well informed, believing that information pertaining to financial planning, capital development and strategic intentions is well organised, inclusive and disseminated in a timely and professional manner. They also feel that the College leverages their unique skills and talents effectively to help guide decisions and planning.

The College has done much work to involve parents in the holistic journey of their child through the College. Parents are aware of their role as first educators and are active participants in the process. The College has developed a range of bespoke pathways that are responsive to external factors and changing patterns of post-school educational pathways. All data sources commented upon the range of opportunities and the bespoke nature of the post school options.

The College has worked hard to promote K-12 engagement and has significantly restructured the organisational system to support alignment. The K-12 House structure is the most notable iteration. This change is supported by the new K-12 House Coordinator roles.

Similarly, the College has re-worked its timetable to allow for the capacity to distribute human resources across both schools. The QCSER panel feel that this will further enhance engagement and learning outcomes by providing greater access to specialist skills.

Collaborative decision-making is an imperative for the Executive Team. The views of the community are constantly sought through a variety of survey techniques. Parents believe that they have had the opportunity to be involved in the decision-making process, with the CSAC being involved in the development of various policies and plans.

Excerpt – Corpus Christi College Quality Catholic Education School Review (QCESR) 2024

STUDENTS

This summary provides an overview of the information gathered from the students:

• Devoted

• Friendly and welcoming

• Trusts in students and gives us a voice

• Great leadership – we look up to that

• Committed

• Compassionate

• Thoughtful

• Omniscient – all seen – make themselves available to have an impact on every student and how they can help them

It is also evident from QCESR data sources that the College community knows that it is a part of a Catholic school and that the three Values of the College (Courage, Compassion and Commitment) are very well known.

The dignity of the human person and the respect of the gifts and talents of the individual are very clearly demonstrated and the most powerful evidence of this comes from the student groups who show great pride in the College. They feel a sense of belonging in the community and are most appreciative of the great depth of opportunities available to them. Student voice is valued, and students felt safe accessing the ‘Corpus Concerns’ mechanism when they need support.

Students also explained during the QCESR process that their views are both sought and valued. All data sources stated that they feel comfortable in offering their view and that these are actioned, when appropriate.

Excerpt – Corpus Christi College QCESR 2024

STAFF

The College has thoughtfully redeveloped its recruitment documents to reflect and promote its core Values and Mission, reinforcing its dedication to sustaining the Catholic Identity of the College. All QCESR data sources value the new staff induction program, acknowledging that the College Executive Team incorporated feedback from previous new staff to create a thorough and supportive experience.

Various members of the Executive Team are actively involved, meeting with new staff during the induction and conducting regular check-ins to provide ongoing support and guidance. Additionally, the College offers a bespoke in-house Early Career Teacher (ECT) program, led by the Deputy Principal of Teaching and Learning, which the

ECTs praised for its exceptional support and guidance, effectively setting them up for success and demonstrating how to collect evidence for their registration requirements.

Staff consistently engage in professional learning practices that deepen their understanding of Catholic Social Teaching whilst also ensuring the timely completion of Accreditation requirements.

QCESR data sources believe that all members of the Leadership Team provide outstanding support to staff, demonstrating a high level of expertise across their various portfolios. The staff appreciate their support to effectively guide and assist them in their roles, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.

The Leadership Team’s commitment to staff development and wellbeing is evident, ensuring that teachers and staff have the resources, guidance and encouragement needed to excel in their roles and contribute meaningfully to the Mission of the College. There is ongoing appreciation for the work undertaken and conscientious attempts to form community e.g: responding to student engagement and behaviour, staff nominations for appreciation with the ‘spin the wheel’ initiative, and the social club being absorbed in the College budget. The College offers extensive opportunities for staff to develop and build upon their leadership capabilities. Professional learning courses are readily available to all staff and there is acknowledgement from data sources that the Leadership Team is committed to enhancing individual potential through Individual Growth Plans.

All staff participate in goal-setting, with the strong alignment of these goals with the College’s strategic direction and the focused integration of the Berry Street Education Model. This demonstrates a hightrust environment, where feedback is sought and actioned by personnel.

Excerpt – Corpus Christi College QCESR 2024