Peace Lutheran College
Annual Report 2025
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. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR COLLEGE COMMUNITY
96%
100%
OVERALL STUDENT ATTENDANCE
QTAC OFFERS
89% PARENT SATISFACTION
Principal Juanita Eime
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100% TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PD
Council Chair Rodney Krenske June 2026
This report has been produced by Peace Lutheran College to meet reporting obligations of the Queensland and Australian Governments
Peace Lutheran College | Annual Report 2025
Lifelong Learning
Our Students Student Characteristics + 23 Cultural backgrounds + 7.3% International students + 12.8% Indigenous
Social Climate + Pastoral Care programs + Anti-bullying programs + Restorative practices
250
242
492
FEMALE STUDENTS
MALE STUDENTS
TOTAL STUDENTS
Learning Experiences Christian Education + Weekly chapel + Class devotions + Christian Studies / Religion and Ethics
Outdoor Education
2025 Attendance Rate (%) by Year Level *
+ Reef and rainforest experiences + Personal growth and resilience
Prep – Year 6
96
95
95
97
96
97
97
PREP
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
YEAR 6
The Arts + Concert Band and Jazz Band + String Ensembles + Instrumental lessons + Vocal ensembles and Choir
Year 7 – Year 12
+ Drama productions
97
98
97
96
94
97
96%
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. Attendance rates shown exclude days absent with an acceptable reason.
Retention Rate (%) Year 10 – Year 12 **
71
92
91
70
94
91
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
+ Visual art excellence
Sport + Inter-house swimming, crosscountry and athletics carnivals + Junior Secondary Sport (JSS) for Years 7-9 + Cairns Interschool Secondary Sport Association (CISSA) for Years 10-12 + District, Regional and State sporting competitions
LOTE + Spanish P-12 + Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Italian studied online Yr9-12
** Apparent Retention Rate
NAPLAN results are publicly available at https://www.myschool.edu.au/
Camp and Experiences + Year 6 – Year 12 + Year 9 – Bush Solo + Year 10 – Work Experience Week
23
52
CHOIR STUDENTS
MUSIC ENSEMBLE STUDENTS
50-60 Cowley St, Kamerunga QLD 4870
88
46
INSTRUMENTAL TUITION STUDENTS
PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS
www.plc.qld.edu.au
+ Year 11 – Leadership Challenge + Year 12 – Retreat at Port Douglas
To find out more about Our Students, contact Deputy Principals or College Principal
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Peace Lutheran College | Annual Report 2025
Lifelong Learning
Our Staff
137
60
WOMEN ON STAFF
MEN ON STAFF
5
87
105
TOTAL INDIGENOUS STAFF
TOTAL TEACHING STAFF
TOTAL NONTEACHING STAFF
$62,855
100+
100%
INVESTMENT IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING (PL)
+ TEACHER REGISTRATION + NON-TEACHING STAFF WITH BLUE CARD
95%
81%
STAFF ATTENDANCE
2024-25 STAFF RETENTION RATE
PL DAYS ENGAGED WITH BY STAFF IN 2023
Level of Attainment
Number of Staff
Doctorate
1
Masters
20
Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate
32
Bachelor Degree
81
Diploma/Certificate
83
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
Theological
Personal
+ Professional development both internally and externally through QCAA, ISQ, LEQ, etc.
+ Participation in regular worship and spiritual development workshops
+ CPR, First Aid Training, Mental Health First Aid Training, Bronze Medallion
+ Government legislated training and Lutheran Church of Australia mandated training sessions. + Subject specific training for teachers.
+ Dedicated time set aside to engage with LEA Accreditation requirements + Encouragement for teaching staff to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Lutheran Education
+ bower(schools) PD 50-60 Cowley St, Kamerunga QLD 4870
www.plc.qld.edu.au
+ Leadership Training through LEQ and ISQ, including Child Protection
To find out more about Our Staff, contact Administration 3
Peace Lutheran College | Annual Report 2025
Lifelong 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. 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.
Voluntary Support
Communication
+ Classroom Help
+ Class Teacher’s letters
+ Resource Centre Help
+ College Newsletter
+ Fund Raising
+ Parent Portal
+ Working Bees
+ Student Café
+ Community Events
+ College App – Parent Orbit
+ Financial Gifts
+ Annual Yearbook
+ Sunday Worship
+ Information Handbooks
+ Cultural Events
+ Facebook and Instagram
+ Sport Coaches
+ Parent Information Evenings
Participation
Class Support
+ Learning Expos
+ Swimming Program
+ Open Days
+ Reading Program
+ Special Evenings
+ Excursions and Camps
+ Parent Interview Evenings
+ Liaising with teachers regarding community facilities and events
+ Information Evenings + Sporting Carnivals + Assemblies
Community Consultation 2025 Parent Feedback Survey Satisfaction XX Christian Ethos
Academic
Pastoral Care Program
Extra-curricular Program
Management & Leadership
94% 88% 87% 74% 83%
OVERALL PARENT SATISFACTION 89%
+ Cultural Events
+ Worship/Special Worship Services + Music and Sporting Events
OVERALL STAFF SATISFACTION 94%
+ Cultural Events and Special Days
Peace Community
Funding
+ College Movie Night
+ Find out more about Sources of School Funding at https://www.myschool.edu.au/
+ Primary Disco + Mother’s & Father’s Day Stall + College Open Day 50-60 Cowley St, Kamerunga QLD 4870
www.plc.qld.edu.au
To find out more about Our Community, contact the Principal 4
Peace Lutheran College | Annual Report 2025
Lifelong Learning
Our Graduates
63
63
100% 23
SENIOR STATEMENT
QCE
QCE
VET QUALIFICATIONS
48%
88%
32
100%
ATAR OVER 85
ATAR OVER 70
QTAC APPLICATIONS
QTAC OFFERS
Post School Institutions of Year 12 QTAC Applicants in 2025:
Fields of Study
Offers
Health (e.g Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Naturopathy, Speech Pathology) Natural and Physical Sciences (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Laboratory Technology)
9.38%
3.13%
N/A
56.25%
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Engineering (e.g. Chemical, Automotive, Civil, Aerospace, Biomedical, Surveying)
6.25%
9
6
Creative Arts (e.g. Music, Graphic Design, Communication & Media Studies)
3
Society and Culture (e.g. Law, Economics, Psychology, Sport & Recreation)
3
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies (e.g. Land, Parks & Wildlife)
2
Management and Commerce (e.g. Hospitality Management, Banking & Finance)
2
Total
32
3.13%
Next Step Destination Survey 2025 + Conducted March – June 2025
N/A
+ Students participated online or via a computer-assisted telephone interview
21.88%
+ 2025 results available in September 2026
86% 61% 72% APPLIED AND RECEIVED OFFER
RECEIVED THEIR FIRST PREFERENCE
50-60 Cowley St, Kamerunga QLD 4870
PARTICIPATION IN NEXT STEP SURVEY
www.plc.qld.edu.au
Visit www.qld.gov.au/nextstep for more information about Next Steps
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Lifelong Learning
Peace Lutheran College | Annual Report 2025
School Improvement Goals
+ To develop a clear pedagogical approach and Teaching and Learning Framework to inform practice within the College P-12 + To develop clearly aligned policies, processes and practice to address inclusivity and support students with disabilities
Strategies + The College’s pedagogical approach is clearly articulated + A Teaching & Learning Framework is developed and implemented across the College + A connected learning approach is embedded in the Teaching & Learning Framework + To produce a suite of policies and processes to clearly articulate inclusivity that is in lin with legislative requirements + Parents understand the processes and policies, and their role in the partnership with Peace in supporting their child + Staff across the college have confidence in the process of identifying, supporting, reporting, monitoring and review for students
Progress / Achievement + The Teaching & Learning Framework is published to all staff, including new staff + A robust review of the documentation on file has occurred and relevant updates have been made in alignment with current legislation requirements
Next Steps + Staff professional development is addressing one key area of the Teaching & Learning Framework each term in 2026 + In 2027, our goal is to have the Teaching & Learning Framework, the Lesson Model, Teaching Strategies, Wellbeing Strategies, Our Approach, and Learning Behaviours and Attitudes embedded in planning and daily practice + Families are aware of who to contact and explore reasonable adjustments that may be required for their child
Child Safe Standards Provide Examples of how you have reviewed and embedded the Child Safe Standards at your school. •
Student Welfare Processes Self-Assessment conducted
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A Child Safe Principles Review was conducted for Peace Lutheran College P-12, examining policies and processes
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Policies and procedures are regularly updated, as directed by Lutheran Education Queensland, where new policies and procedures are required by legislative changes
•
Policies and procedures related to child safety and safeguarding are available publicly on the Peace Lutheran College website
•
Peace Safety Team posters are displayed in all classrooms so that students can report concerns
•
All staff and College Council members undertake annual Child Protection training using a training module provided by Independent Schools Queensland
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All new staff are expected to complete their Child Protection training before commencing work at Peace Lutheran College
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A Blue Card register is proactively reviewed and updated
•
Employment processes and referee checks are robust and documented
50-60 Cowley St, Kamerunga QLD 4870
www.plc.qld.edu.au
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