Welcome. Peace Lutheran College is an independent co-educational College for students from Preparatory toYear12 which seeks to provide quality Christian education in a caring environment. 89% OVERALL STUDENT ATTENDANCE 53% ATAR > 80 27% ATAR > 95 100% TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PD Principal Shane Jurecky | Council Chair Kathy Close June 2023 This report has been produced by Peace Lutheran College to meet reporting obligations of the Queensland and AustralianGovernments DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR COLLEGE COMMUNIT Y
Peace Lutheran College Annual Report 2022
336 FEMALE STUDENT S
648 TOTAL STUDENTS
312 MALE STUDENTS
49 BOARDING STUDENTS
Student Characteristics
+ 30+ Cultural background
+ 2.7% International Students
+ 8% Indigenous Students
Social Climate
+ Pastoral Care programs
+ Anti-bulling programs
+ Restorative practices
+ Friendship programs
Learning Experiences
Christian Education
+ Regular times for school chapels
+ Class devotions
+ Christian Studies (Prep – Year 9)
+ Religion and Ethics (Year 10 – 12)
The Arts
+ Concert Band and Jazz Band
+ Instrumental lessons
+ Vocal ensembles and Choir
+ Drama productions
+ Dance classes
Sport
+ Inter-house swimming, cross-country and athletics carnivals
+ Junior Secondary Sport (JSS) for Years 7-9
+ Cairns Interschool Secondary Sport Association (CISSA) for Years 10- 12
+ District, Regional and Lutheran School sporting competitions
+ Basketball Teams
LOTE
+ Japanese P-10
+ Spanish Years 6 - 10
Camp
+ Years 5 – 12
+ Duke of Edinburgh –
NAPLAN results are publicly available at https://www.myschool.edu.au/
To find out more about Our Students contact our Directors of School or the Principal
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60+ PERFORMING ARTS TUITION STUDENTS 50+ INSTRUMENAL TUTORING 4+ MUSIC ENSEMBLES
Year 10 2022 Attendance Rate (%) by Year Level * Prep – Year 6 92 89 93 88 93 93 90 PREP YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6 Year 7 – Year 12 87 85 86 88 89 88 89% YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 overall * The average student attendance rate. Student’s attendance at Peace Lutheran College is recorded each day. Parents/ caregivers are contacted if no advice/explanation has been given of a child’s absence. Retention Rate (%) Year 10 – Year 12 ** 83 86 71 71 92 91 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 *The average student attendance rate. Student’s attendance at Peace Lutheran College is recorded each day. Parents/caregivers are contacted if no advice/explanation has been given of their child’s absence.
Life-long
Learning Our Students
Staff Learning
Professional Learning opportunities are provided for both teaching and non-teaching staff. The Staff Development Program has been compiled to include support and growth in the following three areas: Educational
+ Professional development both internally and externally through QCAA, ISQ, LEQ etc
+ Government legislated training and Lutheran Church of Australia mandated training sessions
+ Subject specific training for teachers.
+ Future Schools and Supporting School improvement projects and Retention and Induction projects
+ The Rite Journey Heroic Habits
Theological
+ Participation in regular worship and spiritual development workshops
+ Staff Professional Development including units from the “Connect” and “Equip” programs
+ Encouragement for teaching staff to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Lutheran Education
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122 WOMEN ON STAFF 63 MEN ON STAFF 93 TOTAL NONTEACHING STAFF 91 TOTAL TEACHING STAFF 9 TOTAL INDIGENOUS STAFF 100% + TEACHER REGISTRATION + NON-TEACHING STAFF WITH BLUE CARD 100+ PL DAYS ENGAGED WITH BY STAFF IN 2022 $61,460 INVESTMENT IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING (PL)
STAFF
78% 2021-2022 STAFF RETENTION RATE Level of Attainment Number of Staff Doctorate 1 Masters 24 Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate 41 Bachelor Degree 83 Diploma/Certificate 43
Our Staff
95%
ATTENDANCE
Personal + CPR, First
mental Health First Aid
Leadership Training through LEQ
QELI To find out more about Our Staff contact Administration
Aid Training,
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Life-long Learning Our Community
Parent Feedback
Parents are surveyed regularly. The survey provides the opportunity for parents to provide feedback across a broad range of areas. This information is used as part of the College’s commitment to continuous improvement Results below are based on the MMG Survey conducted in 2021
Lutheran schools in Queensland understand the important role parents play in the education of their children. Without a supportivehomeenvironment,the capacityofschoolstomaximise each child’s learning is limited. When teachers, parents and the community work together to support each child, the child thrives. Therearemanywaysthatparentscanassisttheirchildren tobesuccessfulintheir learningjourneywithinaLutheranschool.
Participation Communication
+ Open Days
+ Learning Expos
+ Parent/Techer Interviews
+ Information Evenings
+ Sport Carnivals
+ Assemblies
+ Music and Sporting Events
+ Special Days
+ Cultural Events
Funding
Find out more about Sources of School Funding at: https://www.myschool.edu.au/
Voluntary Support
+ Classroom Help
+ Learning Centre Help
+ Fund Raising
+ Community Events
+ Sport Coaches
+ Parent Helpers
+ Class Teacher’s letters
+ Student Café
+ Parent Portal
+ College App
+ College Website
+ College Newsletter
+ Facebook
+ Instagram
+ Information Handbooks
+ Year Book
+ Parent Information Evenings
Class Support
+ Swimming Program
+ Reading Program
+ Excursions and Camps
+ Liaising with teachers regarding community events
+ Cultural events
Peace Community Events Group
+ Monthly get-togethers of parents and community members interested in FUN-raising and fundraising resulted in the planning of some key events throughout the year. These informal meetings were a lovely platform to meet like-minded people within our evergrowing community
+ Parents and community representatives supported the Primary School disco and the Mother’s Day & Father’s Day stalls, a Trivia Night framework was also planned.
+ Staff contributors of the Peace Community Events Group helped to support the Family Movie Night and College Open Day
*Based on the MMG Survey 2021 results when averaged
OVERALL PARENT SATISFACTION* 81%
* Based on the MMG Survey 2021 results when averaged
OVERALL TEACHER SATISFACTION*
77%
* Based on the MMG Survey 2021 results when averaged
To find out more about Our Community contact the Director of Culture
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what your child is learning 79%
your child is happy at school 72% ..that your child feels safe at school 76%
this is well resourced campus 69% ..with the school grounds 77% ..that the school
you feel welcome 78%
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OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION* 73%
Our Graduates
QUALIFICATIONS 100% APPLIED AND RECEIVED OFFER
50% RECEIVED THEIR FIRST PREFERENCE
74% PARTICIPATION IN NEXT STEP SURVEY
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Fields of Study Offers Agriculture, Environmental & related studies 1 Architecture & Building (Urban & Regional Planning, Interior Design) 1 Creative Arts (Music, Graphic Design, Communication & Media) 0 Education 1 Engineering 1 Health 5 IT 0 Management & Commerce 1 Natural & Physical Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Laboratory Technology) 2 Society & Culture (Law, Economics, Psychology, Sport & Recreation) 6 Food, Hospitality & Personal Services 0 Total 18 Next Step Destination Survey 2022
Conducted March – June 2022
Students participated online or via a computer-assisted telephone interview
2021 results available in September 2022 27% ATAR>95 Visit website for more information about Next Steps Post School Institutions of Year 12 QTAC Applicants in 2022: 22% 11% 27% 22% 23.6% 18% 53% ATAR>80 38 QCE 38 SENIOR STATEMENT 3% Certifciate III 23% Certificate II 3% Certificate I 31% VET
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