Introduction from the College Principal

This Strategic Plan is intended to set the overall direction for Northside Christian College for the next ten years so we can Flourish together as a College community. It also outlines the key values that the Committee of Management and the College community agree should be at the heart of how the College operates and develops.

Throughout 2022, the Executive Team consulted a diverse range of stakeholders at the College to develop a deep understanding of the unique characteristics of Northside and the opportunities the College has to grow in the years ahead. Meetings were conducted with students, faculties, staff, the Committee of Management, and parents to guide the development of a new strategic plan.

The College participated in the LEAD School Effectiveness Surveys in 2020 and 2022 facilitated by Independent Schools Victoria. The LEAD surveys are seven psychometrically-tested stakeholder surveys that are statistically proven by Cambridge University to measure school effectiveness. The surveys provide leaders with 360-degree insights into the complex, multi-faceted elements of school effectiveness through the eyes of students, parents, staff, and board members. The Executive Team have analysed feedback from these surveys to guide the development of a new strategic plan for our College community.

The College Executive Team have developed a range of Strategic Priorities with short and long-term implementation steps. These have been presented, discussed and approved by the College Committee of Management and now form the basis of the College’s Strategic Plan for 2023 - 2033.

This Strategic Plan covers six Strategic Priorities that will support us to Flourish.

1. Provide rigorous Christian education

2. Support a passionate team of staff

3. Advance a nurturing culture

4. Strengthen school-community connections

5. Manage the College in a sustainable way

6. Deliver effective school governance

Our Strategic Priorities are carefully aligned with the College’s Vision and Mission statements, Values, Objectives, and Philosophy statement.

The delivery of these Strategic Priorities will be supported by a detailed action plan contained within the College’s Strategic Management Plan. These plans will be mindful of the resources, timing, outcomes, and risks related to this Strategic Plan.

The Executive Team considered current research and evidence-based practices when developing the Strategic Priorities for the College. It is our intention that this plan will assist the College in meeting the needs of the current generation of students and assist them in flourishing and support their preparations for multiple pathway options in a global marketplace.

Michael Bond Northside Christian College Principal