Peace Lutheran College Annual Report 2023
Welcome. Peace Lutheran College is an independent co-educational College for students from Preparatory to Year 12 which seeks to provide quality Christian education in a caring environment.
June 2024
Principal Shane Jurecky | Council Chair Kathy Close
This report has been produced by Peace Lutheran College to meet reporting obligations of the Queensland and Australian Governments
MORE ABOUT OUR COLLEGE COMMUNITY 91% OVERALL STUDENT ATTENDANCE 57% ATAR > 70 29% ATAR >85 100%
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Student Characteristics
+ 30+ Cultural background
+ 3% International students
+ 9% Indigenous
Social Climate
+ Pastoral Care programs
+ Anti-bulling programs
+ Restorative practices
Learning Experiences
Christian Education
+ Regular times for school chapels
+ Class devotions
+ Christian Studies / Religion and Ethics
The Arts
+ Concert Band and Jazz Band
+ Instrumental lessons
+ Vocal ensembles and Choir
+ Drama productions
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 Year 6-10
Camp
+ Year 5- 12 week
+ Year 9 Rite Journey
+ Duke of Edinburgh – Year 10
To
Students contact Deputy
or College Principal
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327 FEMALE STUDENTS 322 MALE STUDENTS
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649 TOTAL STUDENTS NAPLAN results are publicly available at https://www.myschool.edu.au/ 60+ PEFORMING ARTS TUITION 50+ INSTRUMENTAL TUTORING 4+ MUSIC ENSEMBLES
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2023 Attendance Rate (%) by Year Level * Prep – Year 6 92 90 93 91 90 91 93 PREP YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6 Year 7 – Year 12 88 89 87 88 89 91 91% YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 overall * The average student attendance rate. Student’s attendance at Peace 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 ** 86 71 71 92 91 70 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ** Apparent Retention Rate Life-long Learning Our Students
11
TOTAL INDIGENOUS STAFF
100% + TEACHER REGISTRATION
+ NON-TEACHING STAFF WITH BLUE CARD
149 WOMEN ON STAFF
96
TOTAL TEACHING STAFF
66 MEN ON STAFF
119
TOTAL NONTEACHING STAFF
INVESTMENT IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING (PL)
PL DAYS ENGAGED WITH BY STAFF IN 2023 $67,846
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98% STAFF ATTENDANCE 79% 2022-2023 STAFF RETENTION RATE
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.
+ Real Schools “restorative practices” training.
Theological
+ Participation in regular worship and spiritual development workshops
+ Staff Professional Development including units from the ‘Pathways’ program
+ Encouragement for teaching staff to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Lutheran Education
Personal
+ CPR, First Aid Training, Mental Health First Aid Training
+ Leadership Training through LEQ
To find out more about Our Staff contact Administration.
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Level of Attainment Number of Staff Doctorate 1 Masters 22 Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate 47 Bachelor Degree 100 Diploma/Certificate 103
Our Community
Lutheran schools in Queensland understand the important role parents play in the education of their children. Without a supportive home environment, the capacity of schools to maximise each child’s learning is limited. When teachers, parents and the community work together to support each child, the child thrives.
There are many ways that parents can assist their children to be successful in their learning journey within a Lutheran school.
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
How satisfied are you?
Voluntary Support Communication
+ Classroom Help
+ Resource Centre Help
+ Fund Raising
+ Community Events
+ Sports Coaches
+ Parent Helpers
+ Cultural Events
+ Sunday Worship
+ Class Teacher’s letters
+ Student Café
+ Parent Portal
+ College App
+ College Newsletter
+ Facebook
+ Information Handbooks
+ Year Book
+ Parent Information Evenings
STUDENT
Participation Class Support
+ Learning Expos
+ Open Days
+ Special Evenings
+ Parent Interview Evenings
+ Information Evenings
+ Sporting Carnivals
+ Assemblies
+ Worship/Special Worship Services
+ Music and Sporting Events
+ Cultural Events and Special Days
+ Swimming Program
+ Reading Program
+ Excursions and Camps
+ Liaising with teachers regarding community facilities and events
+ Cultural Events
71% *
*MMG Survey results when averaged
OVERALL PARENT SATISFACTION 78% *
*MMG Survey results when averaged
Peace Community Funding
+ College Movie Night
+ Primary Disco
+ Mother’s and Father’s Day Stall
+ College Open Day
+ Find out more about Sources of School Funding at https://www.myschool.edu.au/
OVERALL TEACHER SATISFACTION 80% *
*MMG Survey results when averaged
To find out more about Our Community contact the Principal.
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..with what your child is learning 76% ..that your child is happy at school 79% ..that your child feels safe at school 79% ..that this is well resourced campus 76% ..with the school grounds 76% ..that the school makes you feel welcome 79% ..that this is a school you would recommend to others 76%
OVERALL
SATISFACTION
5 Peace Lutheran Colege | Annual Report 2023 50-60 Cowley Street www.plc.qld.edu.au Kamerunga, Qld 4870 Life-long Learning Our Graduates Fields of Study Offers Agriculture, Environmental & related studies 0 Architecture & Building (Urban & Regional Planning, Interior Design) 2 Creative Arts (Music, Graphic Design, Communication & Media) 0 Education 0 Engineering 8 Health 8 IT 0 Management & Commerce 3 Natural & Physical Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Laboratory Technology) 2 Society & Culture (Law, Economics, Psychology, Sport & Recreation) 5 Food, Hospitality & Personal Services 0 Total 28 Next Step Destination Survey 2023 + Conducted March – June 2023 + Students participated online or via a computer-assisted telephone interview + 2023 results available in September 2024 29% ATAR>85 Visit website for more information about Next Steps Post School Institutions of Year 12 QTAC Applicants in 2023: 10.5% 31.5% 5.2% N/A 23.6% N/A N/A N/A 57% ATAR>70 52 QCE 53 SENIOR STATEMENT 0% Certificate III 17% Certificate II 0% Certificate I 17% VET QUALIFICATIONS 88% APPLIED AND RECEIVED OFFER 72% RECEIVED THEIR FIRST PREFERENCE N/A PARTICIPATION IN NEXT STEP SURVEY
School Improvement
Goals
+ Implementation of the Real Schools “Restorative Practices”
+ Review of internal procedures and practices to move toward automation
+ Implementation of the Australian Curriculum – Version 9
Strategies
+ Finalisation of the 2023-2025 Peace Lutheran College Strategic Plan
+ Professional learning time for curriculum writing and auditing.
+ Undertaking community feedback via the MMG survey for students, par staff on key performance indicators.
Progress / Achievement
+ Adjustments to internal moderation processes P-12
+ Writing of Operational Action Plans (First Nations, Strengthening Luther Child Safe)
+ Excellent NAPLAN and Year 12 Academic results
Next Steps
+ Review of operations for improved efficiencies.
+ Auditing alignment of new curriculum documentation
+ Stage 2 of the Real Schools project
Child Safe Principles
• All College Council members and college staff undertake annual Child Safe and Mandatory Reporting training.
• “Child Safe” standing agenda item for College Council and Staff Meetings.
• Child Safe student information displayed in classrooms and shared at assemblies.
• Recruitment requires QCT registration (teachers) or Blue Card (all other staff, contractors, and volunteers).
• Complaints Handling Policy and Procedures focus on student safety and wellbeing.
• Child Protection Policy and Child Risk Management Strategy reviewed annually.
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