Annual Report 2022

2022

ANNUAL REPORT

Contents Indigenous Acknowledgement............................................................................................ 2 College Advisory Council.................................................................................................... 3 Principal’s Report................................................................................................................ 4 College Profile..................................................................................................................... 7 College Vision and Mission................................................................................................. 8 Staff..................................................................................................................................... 9 Staff Profile.......................................................................................................................9 Teacher Qualifications and Professional Development...................................................10 Community and Marketing..................................................................................................11 Pastoral Care......................................................................................................................13 Curriculum...........................................................................................................................15 Co-curricular.......................................................................................................................18 Service – Social Justice .....................................................................................................19 Enrolment........................................................................................................................... 21 Student Retention............................................................................................................21 Characteristics of the Student Body................................................................................ 21 Attendance...................................................................................................................... 22 Income and Expenditure.................................................................................................... 23 Registration........................................................................................................................ 24

Indigenous Acknowledgement The St Edmund’s College community respectfully acknowledges the past and present traditional owners of this land on which we assemble, the Ngunnawal people. It is a privilege to be standing on Ngunnawal country. Together we acknowledge the contributions of Aboriginal Australians and nonAboriginal Australians to the education of all children and people in this country we all live in and share together.

As an Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) college, we follow the formal expression of EREA’s commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and to Reconciliation by supporting the EREA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educational Response (2014) for Access, Authentic Relationships, Quality Education, Education for Reconciliation, Justice and Advocacy, and Spirituality and Cultural Awareness for all students in our care.

Mike Brennan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Coordinator

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College Advisory Council The St Edmund’s College Canberra Advisory Council works collaboratively with the Principal, Leadership Team and EREA Executive to ensure faithfulness to the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition and quality stewardship aimed at offering the best possible learning at the College.

The College Advisory Council provides advice to the Principal and has particular responsibilities for: Faithfulness to the EREA Charter and Touchstones.

Collaborating with the Principal on submissions to EREA for Strategic Planning, Budget and annual audited statements and capital works and master planning.

Endorsement of major policies that are consistent with EREA. Support for the Principal in relation to compliance with EREA Risk Policy.

The College Advisory Council also provides advice and support to the Principal on any matters referred to by the Principal, and any significant matter that falls within its delegated responsibilities. It is also represented on selection panels for some senior appointments, and participates in college renewal and leader appraisal processes.

Appointed by EREA on the recommendation of the Principal and Advisory Council Chair, Members are chosen to meet the expertise needs of the College Advisory Council, not as representatives of any body.

The Principal is an ex officio member of the Advisory Council.

COLLEGE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS John Owens (Chair) Brian Berg CFC Chris Collett Sarah Kelly Craig Wagstaff Wendy Brookman Julie Fitzgerald Deborah Clayton-Baker Jamie Haynes Gerard Tiffen

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Principal's Report “Let us consider how to stir one another to love and good works.”

Hebrews 10: 24-25 2022 College Scriptural Theme

The lockdowns and restrictions in Term 1 were lifted by Term 2, and we went back to what we do best – continuing that great sense of Eddies spirit. We quickly arranged to catch up on those desperately missed activities; a large College Mass at the Cathedral for Founder’s Day, the Edmums Soiree, the Blue and White Ball, Heritage Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events, new families welcome function, sporting events, the musical and so on. It did not take long for the Eddies community spirit to find its feet amongst our students, staff, and parents.

Our annual Edmums Soiree in late June was a roaring success! Despite chilly weather, our guests were cosy, enjoying good food and drink and of course good company. The Blue and White Ball at the Hellenic Club in late July was equally magnificent. My sincere thanks to the very large number of staff, parents and old boys who attended. Our guest speaker was old boy Troy Gray (Class of 1990) who delighted everyone with his stories. Music was provided by old boy Kieran Sloan (Class of 1994) and his band Big Boss Groove, and the MC was old boy Matt Percy (Class of 1991). It truly was a great night, raising a fair amount of money for Karinya House and Home.

We started Heritage Day with the Old Boys Mass in our Blessed Sacrament Chapel and were blessed with perfect weather and had a wonderful day of rugby against Marist College, culminating in another victory for our First XV. My deepest thanks to the large number of parents, old boys, and staff who attended. The student behaviour was exemplary, with a strong display of sportsmanship and healthy rivalry throughout the day – true to Eddies college spirit.

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We are extremely fortunate to have Matt De Jongh (Class of 1991) at the helm of the Old Boys and Friends Association. Matt’s continuous support of the College and tireless efforts to ensure that the Eddies sense of community spirit remains strong, healthy, and active were evident in his work with the Blue and White Ball, Heritage Day, and the golf day. The Old Boys and Friends Association has done wonderful work in its continued support of the College. Many thanks to the Committee and members for their time, energy, and commitment to the College.

One of our parents, Will Collett, led the initiative to update the war memorial at the front of the College. This important feature reflects our position as the war memorial school for all Edmund Rice schools across Australia.

We now also boast an indigenous garden at the College, situated in the driveway along the Edmund Rice Centre. Ms Ashleigh Kerin and Mr Terry Nixon deserve credit for this initiative, which reminds us that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We were blessed with the presence of Aunty Matilda House and Wendy Brookman at our annual NAIDOC Week Assembly, and remain committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which strives to ensure harmonious and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The College has formed and maintained partnerships with several important organisations under the umbrella of the Eddies Education Partnership Program. Partners include the University of Canberra, the Canberra Raiders, and The Hyatt Hotel, and offer an array of diverse and valued opportunities and pathways, ensuring a tailored learning experience for most of our students.

I would like to thank the College Leadership Team for their support and very hard work in moving the College forward during 2021. My thanks to Samantha Brady (Director of Business Services), Tim Bibbens (Assistant Principal, Teaching & Learning), Monica Day (Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing), David Kelly (Assistant Principal, Junior School), Margaret Maher (Assistant Principal, ICT and Innovation) and Michael Monagle (Assistant Principal, Mission and Identity). A very special thanks to Ian Garrity, our Deputy Principal, who keeps the College sailing strongly, and to Rachel Lemon and Mikhala Andersen, the Executive Assistants, who have been a great support.

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II would also like to thank members of the College Advisory Council for their support and guidance this year. Thanks to John Owens (Advisory Council Chair), Br Brian Berg, Wendy Brookman, Chris Collett, Julie Fitzgerald, Jamie Haynes, Sarah Kelly, Lara Kirk, Gerard Tiffen, and Craig Wagstaff. The St Edmunds College Foundation has worked hard this year in overseeing an investment program to provide financial assistance to marginalised or disadvantaged families so that the cost of educating their sons can be alleviated. The Foundation is also actively working on formulating a philanthropy program for the College.

Thanks to Foundation chair Josh Reid and Juanita Kapel, Lachlan Quinn, Patrick Ransom, Matt De Jongh, and Paul Scholtens (Secretary).

Thank you to the Heads of House, Heads of Faculty, teaching staff, and support staff for their daily work. A school would not survive without the dedication and initiative of its staff, and I sincerely thank all of our members of staff for their invaluable contributions and commitment. Lastly, I want to express a special gratitude to our students. Their energy and enthusiasm, and their commitment to the College is inspiring. A heartfelt thanks to our college student leaders for 2022 - our Vice Captains Henry Alsworth, Joshua Hobbs, Matthew McGrath, and our College Captain, Andrew McFarlane. They have contributed in a significant manner to the development of many areas of college life and made clear to the whole student body what it means to be a true Eddies boy.

I would like to leave you with the words of one of this year’s contributors to The Pelican, our alumni magazine. These are the words of Chris De Britt, Class of 1992, “St. Thomas Aquinas, in his hymn Adoro te Devote (Humbly We Adore Thee), refers to Christ as the "Loving Divine Pelican” and requests of God to “Bring the tender tale true of the Pelican”. St Edmund’s College offered me more than simply an education of the mind, but also an education of the heart, in the loving way of Christ, witnessed through his servant people, and in the name of all humanity. Edmund’s to the Fore.”

Christus Lux Mea Joe Zavone - Principal

College Profile St Edmund’s War Memorial College was opened in 1954 by the Christian Brothers to respond to the call of Catholic parents in the region. It was the first Catholic Secondary Boys’ College established in the Australian Capital Territory and has been educating boys for over 69 years from Year 4 to Year 12 in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The College is part of the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) network of schools following the vision of Edmund Rice: An inclusive community, committed and supportive of its traditions; The constant drive to educate and inspire the boys; Cultivating a synthesis of faith and culture to foster a caring family spirit where boys can realise their full potential.

These ideals gave rise to the four Touchstones that form the foundation of everything we do at St Edmunds; Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, Justice and Solidarity.

At St Edmund’s, all learning is relational. Students are constantly engaged, and discussions are guided by staff who encourage exploration and learning autonomy, thus empowering students to seize every opportunity to succeed. We offer an extensive range of academic subjects, as well as a wide range of cocurricular options covering sporting and cultural, and social-justice interests.

We encourage each student to strive for their very best, both individually an collaboratively. This cultivates an appreciation for teamwork, builds character and develops an appreciation for the values of resilience and persistence.

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College Vision and Mission St Edmund’s College is a dynamic Catholic all boys school, an inclusive educational community committed to living the message of Jesus Christ. We educate and develop boys into young men according to the values and experiences of a Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition.

Our Vision To develop boys into young men of vibrant spirit and strong character through tailored learning experiences. We do this in the context of an authentic, dynamic and relational Catholic educational community.

Our Mission As a Catholic college in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice, we continually strive to nurture and inspire our students, challenging them to be the best they can be. We offer an innovative and liberating education, based on Gospel spirituality, within an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity. We encourage young men to be aspirational regarding their future, to develop a social conscience, to think critically and contribute positively to a world beyond St Edmund’s.

Staff

As a Catholic college in the Edmund Rice tradition, St Edmund’s College aims to provide a holistic and inclusive education that integrates faith, culture and learning. This is reliant on having dedicated, energised and innovative staff who strive to motivate students to achieve their potential and experience success. The result is authentic, relevant, dynamic and creative learning experiences for students who are engaged, challenged and supported.

Staff Profile At the time of the August 2022 Census, the College boasted a staff complement of 91, with a near-perfect split of 45 female and 46 male employees. Our team includes 59 teachers, and 32 operational support and administrative staff. In 2022, one member of staff identified as indigenous.

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Teacher Qualifications and Professional Development All teaching staff at the College are appropriately qualified, with several holding post-graduate degrees and multiple specialist qualifications. In accordance with ACT legislation and requirements, all teaching staff have valid ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) Registration or a Permit to Teach.

Most VET Staff have a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessing and hold the relevant qualifications and experience in the subject area they teach. As new VET staff join our team they are upskilled to ensure optimal learning outcomes for our students.

In 2022, all staff participated in a range of individual and/or team professional learning opportunities as part of the College’s Professional Learning Program.

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Community Development Experience Eddies Day Experience Eddies Day is targeted at prospective students going into Years 4 – 7. This day gives potential students to experience what it is like to be an Eddies Boy, by creating an Eddies experience for them.

Throughout the day students take part in College classes including Information Technology, Food Technology, Science, Physical Education, and Applied Sciences (woodwork). Each class is run by a teacher and assisted by current students. The day is set up to encourage prospective students to develop an understanding of the expectations of St Edmund’s and to begin meaningful relationships and current students and staff members. If the student chooses St Edmund’s, this day can provide an effective social framework to help them transition. In 2022, Experience Eddies Day was held in both May and August.

Open Day The College Open Day is held to provide prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore the College facilities, as well as meet our staff and students. Current junior students acted as guides to escort visitors, with each faculty setting up an exhibition along the tour route. Food technology students made and served finger food to guests, keeping the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. Each family was able to become acquainted with the aspects of the college their son/s were most interested in. Open Day in 2022 was held in early May.

Open Day

Edmums

Edmums Soiree

The Edmums Soiree was held on an evening in June at Psychedeli, to thank all past and present mums, grandmothers, and carers for the exceptional work they have done in their son’s lives. The evening was catered, including a grazing board and drinks, as well as a small gift bag given to each attendee to take home. The evening was highly successful, building the relationship between the College and mother figures.

Social Media The Community Development Office continued to have a strong presence on social media. Both Facebook and Instagram accounts were platforms that were used to engage the community with content such as co-curricular and academic celebrations, special events, and life around Eddies.

Features such as ‘Throwback Thursday’, ‘Weekly Quotes’ and ‘Meet our Music Tutors’ are frequent on both social media platforms.

Old Boys and Friends Association The Old Boys and Friends Association plays a central role in the relationship between the College Alumni and the current staff and students. The Association helps the College to keep in touch with their history and heritage by bridging the gap between past and present. The annual Blue and White Ball was held in late July, followed by Heritage Round the following day. The annual Golf Day was held in December, with all events very popular with the St Edmund’s community.

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Pastoral Care Despite hopes that schools in the ACT would return to some normalcy following COVID lockdowns and restrictions in 2021, Term 1 began a period of teaching and learning with masks on, postponed events, restrictions with visitors, and a few missed opportunities. Our first term demonstrated how adaptable and resilient students and staff can be.

Thankfully, the College was able to host some events, including Founder’s Day, acknowledging the significant life of Blessed Edmund Rice, the founder of the Christian Brothers. Celebrated with a whole College Mass at the Cathedral, followed by a BBQ luncheon, Market Day stalls, House Games, and the Waterford Sprint. The day was completed with the Year 12 Tug-of-war battle, dominated by Haydon House.

The Buddy Program ran throughout the year, allowing our Year 11 and Year 12 students to support our Year 7 and Junior School students, helping them integrate with the College community and become part of a broader community.

Mr Jack Chalker-Harris oversaw the College Formation, aimed at engaging students in issues surrounding mental health, positive relationships, social skills, and community awareness. They provide a perfect opportunity for our young men to engage in more meaningful discussions and think about broader topics and ideas outside of the regular classroom. Guest speakers this year included Menslink, Healthy Relationships, and Mr Brent Sanders, who addressed ideas around risk-taking behaviours, right relationships, consent, and the law.

The College community embraced and supported many National Campaigns in recognition of various charities, causes, and social awareness projects. Students recognised R U Ok Day, where we as a nation focus on checking in with mates and becoming aware of the mental health of those around us. During November, several senior students and staff members grew moustaches in recognition of Movember which focuses on Men’s health, in particular mental health, and awareness of prostate cancer. We also saw over 100 members of the Eddie’s community complete the Bridge-to-Bridge walk in recognition of White Ribbon Day, raising awareness around the blight of violence against women.

21 October was the College House Day, during which students and staff participated in House Liturgies recognising the founder of each House for their contributions to local, national, or global communities and their significance to St Edmund’s College. Students celebrated with a BBQ lunch, followed by games and activities pitting House against House in healthy banter and competitive spirit.

New leaders for 2023 were elected from both the Junior School and the High School. These new leaders participated in a leadership training day in November and did so with maturity, enthusiasm, and a great sense of ambition. The team set goals for the upcoming year and worked collaboratively, demonstrating strong camaraderie between the senior and junior leaders.

We said farewell to a brilliant Graduating Class of 2022, complete with the Rites of Passage Week, a joint luncheon with the St Clare’s Year 12 cohort, and the traditional signing of shirts, and emotional House farewell speeches. Year 12 families joined us for our final Mass, followed by the Graduation and Prizegiving assembly. Many remarkable students were recognised for their academic, social justice, and co-curricular achievements.

The boys were greeted with a guard of honour, followed by an incredible Haka performance and giving of leis by students and families from our Polynesian community. A farewell dinner at the Southern Cross Club saw major awards presented to students who have been outstanding in various areas of college life. House Treacy won the Therese Kitney House Shield for 2022 in recognition of their competitive spirit, academic achievements and engagement, and sporting success throughout the year.

2022 demonstrated the amazing dedication, and commitment of the St Edmund’s staff and involvement of the whole community, which enabled our students to finish the year with their heads held high, and with a sense of accomplishment and resilience.

Monica Day Assistant Principal – Student Wellbeing

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Curriculum

Teaching and Learning

In 2022 we were delighted to welcome new additions to our Teaching and Learning team. Ms Linda Goth joined us from Daramalan College as our Head of Mathematics, Mr Zach Holmes having moved across into a newly created role as our first Assessment and Data Coordinator. Mr Jack Chalker-Harris acted in the Head of Religious Studies position for the year while Ms Carmela Wilson was on leave, and Mr Mike Brennan stepped in admirably for Ms Frances Sargeant as Head of Science for the second half of the year.

I have been extremely gratified to work with such a dynamic and invested Teaching and Learning team this year, and I know that the students as well have benefitted from their collective passion and expertise.

One major initiative in the Teaching and Learning space in 2022 was the launching of the Sports Academy program in partnership with the University of Canberra. By selecting a particular group of courses, UC has agreed to direct, non-ATAR entry for St Edmund’s College students into a number of sports-related degrees, including options in Education, Business, Health, and Exercise Science. This opportunity has been made available to our current as well as incoming senior students and has been met with great enthusiasm. We will be looking to build on this partnership with the University of Canberra in other domains so that we can continue to increase the breadth of opportunities and pathways available to our students.

Another important initiative was our Writer’s Toolbox, brought in to supplement literacy instruction across the college particularly through HASS, Science, English, and Religious Education classes starting in Year 7.

This program offers student-friendly language and activities around the art and skill of composition, and I have no doubt that it will support our students to develop their written expression to new heights.

While 2022 wasn’t without its challenges it was gratifying to be able to witness a return to full-time classroom learning and see the benefits to students that this entailed. Our ATAR-seeking Year 12 students certainly put their best foot forward with AST and we are proud of the accomplishments of all of our finishers who have set out on productive pathways, leaving behind a story of learning that they can draw encouragement and satisfaction from in the years ahead.

Tim Bibbens Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning

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Academic Profile Academic Profile

The following tables indicates the academic attainment of Year 12 students in 2022:

Award issued/pathway Number issued

Number issued

Percentage of Student Population

Senior Secondary Certificate

82

100%

Tertiary Pathway

44

54%

Vocational Certificate

10

12%

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Year 9

Year 7

Year 5

Naplan Results 2021 - results for Years 5, 7 and 9 students are represented below:

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Reading Bands

Writing Bands

Grammar & Punctuation Bands

Spelling Bands

Numeracy Bands

No. students Top 2

15

9

6

16

10

No. students Middle 2

27

30

29

21

30

No. students Bottom 2

7

11

11

9

8

Reading Bands

Writing Bands

Grammar & Punctuation Bands

Spelling Bands

Numeracy Bands

No. students Top 2

21

18

10

26

21

No. students Middle 2

76

60

66

59

67

No. students Bottom 2

16

29

31

22

21

Reading Bands

Writing Bands

Grammar & Punctuation Bands

Spelling Bands

Numeracy Bands

No. students Top 2

11

8

9

6

9

No. students Middle 2

38

49

40

50

38

No. students Bottom 2

35

25

34

27

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Co-curricular

2022 started slowly, with most of our co-curricular activities either abandoned, rescheduled, or modified to fit what was required of us. True to form, our students, staff, and families took in all in our stride, rising to every challenge. In Term 2 we were starting to see a resemblance of what “normality” was again, with all college assemblies and the spirit of the St Edmunds community shining via our co-curricular activities.

We were able to return to things such as ACT School Sports Swimming and Athletics Carnivals, Associated Southern Colleges (ASC) sporting events such as cross country and rugby union against our fellow ASC schools.

As expected, our boys seized all opportunities that our co-curricular programme has to offer, with our STEAM participants regularly out in the quad trialling some type of gadgetry they were working on, or our Chess Club and Cardistry lads learning new tricks to practice. Likewise, our Japanese and Culture Club (JAC) our Junior and Senior Band picked up speed, while our Mountain Bike club ripped up the Stromlo tracks to Thredbo, where students were carving up Mt Kosciuszko.

A spectacular showing of the musical “A little shop of Horrors” was so successful that most performances were either sold-out or very close to it.

During Term 4 the Co-Curricular activities were in full swing, allowing us to practice activities such as Cricket, Dragon boating, and reassert the “dominance” of Summer Basketball on the agenda. With so much to look forward to in 2023, I am bubbling with the excitement of working with all our staff members and our ever-dedicated families to build the best co-curricular programme we can. From the prospects of touring again to building ongoing relationships with stakeholders within our community, we’ll be sure to give all our boys the best learning experience through new, exciting challenges, helping them learn about themselves and express themselves while seeing what it means to serve others, what it means to be an “Eddies boy”.

Lee Boswell Co-curricular Manager

Service Social Justice Our scriptural theme for 2022 was "Let us consider how to stir one another to love and good works" - Hebrews 10: 24-25. This passage animated the EREA touchstone of Justice and Solidarity; bringing the word of God to our community in a way that is easy to

understand

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accessible

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all.

Throughout the year we use this as a point of reflection on our core mission as a Catholic college; making Christ known and loved.

Sacramental Program Now in its second year, the Sacramental Program delivered three Baptisms and thirty students making either their Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation.

Br Matt McKeown Faith and Service Awards Recipients - Founders Day 2022 Jim Rice (an old boy) has lived by the belief that faith informs who you are, and that it is more important to freely give to others, rather than receive.

Daniel De Bruin, a current SEC student, is a young man who lives out his faith through his service to his school and the Bungendore community. He selflessly gives his time to protect and keep his local community safe as a volunteer with the Bungendore Rural Fire Service and is a member of the Air Force Cadets.

Colin Rogers is the “go-to man” in the TAS department for boys and staff who come to him because they value his skills and know he will help them. Colin freely shares his knowledge and expertise to solve the problems presented to him, and many projects have been saved as a result.

Retreat Program Our retreats have returned for each year level and our students enjoyed being together and learning about faith and their place in the world.

Social Justice We continued to raise awareness and funds for our Social Justice partners in Caritas, HOME in Queanbeyan, Karinya House, and St Vincent De Paul.

Staff Spirituality Staff participated in their annual spirituality day which saw us engage with the EREA Touchstones and consider where these are present at St Edmund’s. We also heard speakers from our Social Justice focus organisations for term three Anne Pratt from HOME in Queanbeyan and Karinya House. They explained to our staff some of the individual stories of people that they work with. This humanised some of the challenges that people are facing in our immediate local community.

Let us keep praying for our students, staff, families, and the wider world.

Michael Monagle Assistant Principal - Mission and Identity

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Enrolments

As at Census date 2022, there were 756 boys enrolled in the college. Below is a

Year Group

Enrolment Number

Year 4

39

Year 5

54

Year 6

68

Year 7

127

Year 8

115

Year 9

104

Year 10

75

Year 11

91

Year 12

83

breakdown of enrolments by year group:

Student Retention 100 students completed Year 10 in 2021. Of these, 83 completed Year 12 in 2022. This is a retention rate of 83%”.

Characteristics of the Student Body All male Non-selective Approximately 47.75% of the student population in 2022 reported being Catholic Students are aged 7 to 18 years 4.23% of the student population is Indigenous The major feeder areas are Jerrabomberra and Queanbeyan region, South Canberra, Tuggeranong and Bungendore.

Attendance Junior School

Student Attendance Rates

Year 4, 5 and 6 rolls are marked twice a day by the class teacher, once after morning assembly and once after lunch.

Students who arrive late, sign in at the Junior School Office. If students arrive late or depart during the day, this

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College’s

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by

the

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The attendance rates of each year group is provided below: Year Group

Attendance Rate

Year 4

93.5%

Year 5

91.4%

Year 6

92.1%

Year 7

89.5%

Year 8

88.8%

Year 9

89%

Year 10

84.6%

Year 11

93%

Year 12

89%

absence school

administrator.

An explanation from parents / carers is required for every absence, in accordance with the College’s Attendance Policy. All unexplained absences are followed with SMS communication to parents on the day of the absence, with parents able to respond with options via text to explain the absence.

Senior and High School Year 7 to 12 rolls are marked in the morning in Tutor Groups and on a period-by-period basis.

Students who arrive late, sign in at the Student Services Office. Students are not permitted to leave college grounds during the day unless they have written parental permission or are granted permission by their Head of House, Assistant Principal (student wellbeing) or the Deputy Principal.

Parents are able to respond via SMS with

The student services administrator also manages

three

student departures during the day.

absence. If a response is not received, it is

Parents are asked to contact the College on the

expected that a note explaining the

morning that the students is absent. If an absence

absence will be provided the day the

remains unexplained, parents / carers are contacted

students returns to the College.

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Income and Expenditure During 2022, 94% of the Colleges income was derived from Fees and Levies (46%) and Federal Grants (37%), followed by ACT grants (10%). The remaining 6% was generated via alternative sources such as the College Building Fund, Interest earned, and other grants obtained.

The largest expenses were in Employee costs (46%), Depreciation (37%) and Operating expenses (10%), while Faculty costs, Maintenance, Co-Curricular expenses and other costs constituted 6% of all 2022 expenses.

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Vibrant Spirit. Strong Character. Tailored Learning