Annual School Performance Report 2022
Love Laughter Learning
COLLEGE DETAILS Sheldon College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College that was established in 1997. The College is organised into 4 Sub-Colleges: Early Learning (Kindergarten - Ages 3 to 5) Junior College (Preparatory to Year 4) Middle College (Years 5 to 8) Senior College (Years 9 to 12) Principal: Ms Kate Mortimer B. ED (Honours) Master of Education (Educational Leadership) School sector: Independent Address:
Taylor Road, Sheldon QLD 4157
Year levels offered:
Kindergarten/Preparatory to Year 12
Co-educational or single sex:
Co-educational
Total enrolments: 1337 Characteristics of the student body: Gender
Male
684
51.16%
Female
652
48.77%
Other Diversity
0.07%
Indigenous
9
0.67%
EAL/D
255
19.07%
MISSION STATEMENT Our role is to provide a world-class educational experience in a safe and supportive environment which nurtures students’ resilience and a love for learning in readiness for an ever-changing world.
Principal’s Foreword Sheldon College is an independent, coeducational, non-denominational College situated in Redlands City. Committed to the teaching philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning, the College caters for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. The Sheldon College campus is situated on a 60-acre expanse in a semi-rural locale on Taylor Road, Sheldon. Having been established 26 years ago, the College is committed to delivering a quality education to all students in a secure and supportive learning environment that fosters forward-thinking and is sustained by high benchmarks for both students and staff in areas like individual academic and work practices, conduct, dress and appearance. Sheldon College is a learning community, where every student can achieve and experience the “Extraordinary”; where aspiration and the traditional values of respect and service combine with progressive thinking to define the way we work and the outcomes we achieve. The Mission of Sheldon College is “to provide a world –class educational experience in a supportive environment, which nurtures students’ resilience and love for learning in readiness for an ever-changing world.” The Sheldon College philosophy and aims are aligned with The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration which sets out a vision for a world-class education system that encourages and supports every student to be the very best they can be, no matter where they live or what kind of learning challenges they may face. Our Student Exit Outcomes ensure our students leave our College as self-directed learners, creative thinkers, problem solvers, innovators, effective communicators and collaborators, skilled in the core literacies and possessing high self-esteem. Our students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a smooth transition to their chosen pathway as lifelong learners and to participate responsibly and successfully in a global society. At Sheldon College, empowering young people to reach their potential is at the heart of what we do. For further information go to: www.sheldoncollege.com Ms Kate Mortimer Principal
College Values As a College we are committed to the following Core Values: • Excellence in teaching • Excellence in learning • A foundation of wellbeing • An environment that is safe, organised, inclusive and supportive of learning • Collaborative partnerships among the school, families, and the wider community • Shared decision making • Acknowledgment and appreciation • A service-focused approach • Continuous feedback and improvement • High standards in dress and appearance, behaviour and individual scholarship and work habits • Individualised support related to intellect, emotions, socialisation, wellbeing, and physical health. 2
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Distinctive Curriculum Offerings Across Preparatory to Year 12, Sheldon College’s fundamental philosophy of Love, Laughter, and Learning is at the heart of everything we do and who we are. In Academics, this is achieved through our strong commitment to excellence in learning and excellence in teaching with a strong wellbeing foundation. This ensures that all our students have the optimal school environment to progress, achieve, and flourish. Excellence in Learning It is evident daily in classrooms and across the College that student learning is engaging and meaningful, allowing students to acquire, deepen, and transfer their knowledge understanding and skills. In 2022, our College’s Excellence in Learning achievements include: •
More deeply and intentionally engaging with a quality and viable curriculum (Australian Curriculum and The Alice Springs Mparntwe Declaration) using inquiry questions and meaningful cross-curricular links.
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Knowing and growing each learner at the appropriate level of challenge through data and differentiation.
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Focusing on high-impact teaching strategies such as proactive classroom management, differentiation, learning intentions and success criteria, explicit teaching, modeled examples, collaborative learning, questioning, multiple exposures, metacognition skills, and ongoing formative assessment.
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Designing a seamless and spiraling Literacy curriculum to consolidate spelling practices, deepen reading approaches, and introduce more effective writing strategies.
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Continuously engaging with Junior and Senior Learning Centres to promote academic scholarship and a love of literacy including the development of our online virtual library.
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Streamlining the identification and support of students with diverse learning needs (Gifted, EAL/S, and learning difficulties) through targeted differentiation, adjustments, and where needed, a thorough Review and Response process as well as the creation of a Head of Learning Enhancement role commencing in 2023.
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Continuing to provide quality literacy intervention supports through our Lit Club and other literacy support programs while commencing investment into additional numeracy intervention supports.
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Developing an Assessment Capable Learners initiative to support students to better dissecting questions, inking their thinking, typing more quickly, and mastering multiple choice now that NAPLAN has moved online.
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Distinctive Curriculum Offerings (Continued) •
Developing the Ready, Set, #Sheldon Prep and Year 6 into Year 7 transition programs to ensure a smooth, seamless transition at key College junctures.
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Leveraging emerging technologies and innovations through the creation of innovation projects and initiatives that explore VR, multimedia, design thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
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Ongoing online and face-to-face positive home/school partnerships and engagement through signature events such as the Prep Fairytale Ball, Year 1 Spring Spectacular, Year 3 Poetry Exhibition, Year 3 Travel Expo, Year 4 Design Day, Year 5 Agents of History Expo, and Year 6 Canberra incursion week.
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Pathways opportunities (traineeships, Tafe @ School, Certificate and Diploma courses) that meet the personalised needs of our students.
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Offering extra-curricular enrichment opportunities which extend and develop student learning outside of the classroom including Titans and Titans Junior, support tutorials, chess, debating, various University essay and speaking competitions, E-Sports teams, UQ Science Ambassadors and community service groups.
Excellence in Teaching A key point of difference to the success of our students and Sheldon is undoubtedly the high calibre of our teachers. Sheldon College teachers should be admired and recognised for the excellence in their dedication and passion for providing quality educational programs for the young students in their care. In 2022, our College’s Excellence in Teaching achievements include:
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Introducing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) which allow teachers to deepen their understanding of current student priorities collaboratively. 2022, PLCs include: upper/ lower writing; spelling; coaching/mentoring; numeracy fluency; academic talent development; staff wellbeing; differentiation in the classroom; providing feedback on learning; pedagogy; and creative thinking.
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Building quality initial orientation, induction, and support processes for new and early career teachers.
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Sharing and celebrating pedagogical practices through Learning Walks and Talks, and Watching Others Work initiatives.
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Deepening teacher knowledge and building expertise through micro-credentials- UNSW Certificate of Gifted Education.
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Co-Curricular Activities Sheldon College offers a comprehensive range of sporting, arts, academic enrichment, technological, personal development and community service programs to ensure students have many and varied opportunities to develop selfesteem, teamwork and higher order thinking skills. . The College’s extensive co-curricular Sports Program caters to young beginners and social athletes through to those representing Australia in international competition. Students from Prep to Year 2 are offered a range of sport development programs, while students in Years 3 to 12 have access to weekly Saturday morning interschool sporting fixtures and associated training programs. Sports on offer in such weekly interschool fixtures include Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Football (Soccer), Indoor Cricket, Netball, Touch Football and Volleyball, while interschool carnivals are run for Swimming, Cross Country and Track & Field. In addition to interschool sport, a number of opportunities exist for students to compete in club sport for the College. At present such opportunities exist for Basketball and Touch Football. The College also actively participates in a number of State and National tournaments to offer our students further opportunity to compete and grow in their chosen sport. The Sheldon Academy of Sport (SAS) covers the College’s year-round, professionally coached individual performance sports of Athletics, Swimming and Tennis, with Strength & Conditioning and rehabilitation support. Some students enrol in SAS programs as casual/social participants, while the more serious athletes commit significant time and effort to more advanced pathways in their goal of reaching their full sporting potential. All three SAS programs are affiliated with their relevant sport governing body, opening direct competition pathways to state and national representation.
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The Australian School of the Arts (ASTA) offers a comprehensive
drumlines for the Brisbane Bullets; The Ekka and World Rugby
and innovative co-curricular Arts Program, catering for students
League matches; as well as providing the orchestra and choir for
in Preparatory to Year 12 across all facets of Arts Education.
the Redland City Christmas Carols. Eisteddfods and competitions
This program builds on Arts curriculum to identify, equip, extend
are also part of the yearly program, providing students with the
and nurture students who show a passion and talent for any
incentive to rise to the next level in the pursuit of excellence.
area of the Arts, thereby enabling them to become resilient, confident, creative individuals and equipping them to follow their chosen pathways post school. The ASTA Academy Programs offer students in Prep to Year 8 the opportunity to gain skills and excellence in Drama, Dance and Visual Art. The ASTA Professionals Program is a suite of audition based, specialist excellence courses that support talented Arts students in Years 9 to 12 in the areas of Combined Performing Arts, Fine Art, Fashion Design and Film, Television and New Media. The ASTA Performance Music Program offers vocal and instrumental tuition to around 500 students and boasts more than 30 ensembles that rehearse weekly. One of the major aims of this program is to provide our young musicians with “real
The Academic Enrichment component of the Co-curricular Program is designed to offer opportunities that enhance and develop students academically and socially, beyond the four walls of the classroom. To provide students with consolidated learning opportunities, a variety of tutorials, taught by subject area professionals, are offered each week across a range of subjects. Other programs on offer focus on progressing the skills and dispositions of 21st Century Learning, as well as the skills which underpin all Queensland Senior syllabuses – critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, collaboration and teamwork, personal and social skills, ICT/Technology skills, innovation, entrepreneurialism and global citizenship.
world” performance experiences. Over the years, these have
The Social and Emotional Wellness component of the
included performances for the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Ball;
Cocurricular Program is designed to promote a positive approach
Lord Mayor’s Business Dinner; The Governor’s Breakfast; the
to student wellbeing by providing a range of opportunities for
annual Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Open Day; 1st Test
students to participate in the local and global community to
of the Ashes Series at the Gabba; live bands at the Australia
further develop social and emotional skills. These include the
vs France and Australia vs New Zealand Rugby Internationals;
Duke of Edinburgh Award and the support of various charities.
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Student Wellbeing Sheldon College offers a comprehensive program to support student wellbeing from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our aim is to equip students with the social and emotional skills they need to thrive in life and become effective members of the college and wider community.
drug education, relationship education, peer mediation skills,
We firmly believe in the importance of ensuring the development
participating in activities like supporting designated charities,
of the necessary skills to become effective members of the
traditional events like the Preparatory Fairytale Ball, Showcase,
College. Through the explicit teaching of wellbeing topics our
Senior Leader Induction Ceremony, ANZAC Day Ceremony,
students are facilitated to manage themselves and become
Celebration of Excellence, Year 10 Semi-formal, Year 12 Formal,
independent young people empowered to reach their potential.
and the Graduation Ceremony. These programs and our overall
Our Primary students have weekly Wellbeing topics which are reinforced through their weekly classroom activities facilitated by their classroom teacher. Topics covered include: • Healthy Mind/ Healthy Bodies • Active Citizenship • Values and Emotions • Social Issues e.g. Cybersafety/ Stranger Danger • Positive friendship making Wellness Wheels in each Prep-Year 6 classroom are also a touch point to further engage with student voice and be responsive to needs by celebrating wellbeing successes and problem-solving challenges together.
leadership development, coping with adversity, positive decision-making, effective study skills, and community service. At Sheldon College, we encourage and enable student leadership through the appointment of various leadership positions such as Middle College Leaders, House Leaders, Senior Leaders, Prefects, Cultural Captains, Sporting Captains, College ViceCaptains, and College Captains. Students have opportunities to contribute positively to college life and the wider community by
approach to Wellbeing at Sheldon College enable and encourage our students to achieve their potential in terms of the College Student Exit Outcomes and reinforce the cultural fabric of the College. Sheldon College enacts policies regarding Student Protection and Anti-Bullying to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. These policies can be viewed via the Parent Portal. The appointment of a college-wide Provisional Psychologist in 2022 provides additional support for students who would benefit from counselling, therapy, and crisis intervention services through the provision of a safe and confidential space for students to express their feelings, explore their thoughts, and develop coping strategies. Overall, our goal is to ensure that each student achieves personal success by providing them with the necessary
Our secondary students participate in weekly Personal Health
knowledge, skills, and values to make a smooth transition to
and Development (Year 9 and 1) and Focus (year 11 and 12)
university or the world of work and become lifelong learners who
lessons. These lessons cover topics such as time management,
participate responsibly and successfully in a global society.
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Parental Involvement Education is a partnership between the home and the school. Parental Involvement at Sheldon College is viewed broadly as
not limited to: New Parents’ Evening, Bush Dance, Night at the
an opportunity to improve our students’ academic and pastoral
Movies,
outcomes, with the ultimate goal being to feel personally fulfilled through service to others. Therefore, the variety of opportunities offered throughout the year for parental involvement are just experiences on a practical level, but also the means by which parents and other family members can have a more engaged and more happy College-based life. During the course of the year the following opportunities were offered. Curriculum Volunteering with the greater purpose of strengthening home-school partnerships. These include activities such as supporting learning experiences especially in the area of literacy and reading support, resource making and attending excursion and incursions. Volunteering in other areas with the greater purpose of role modelling the benefit of being connected to something bigger
Dads’ Comedy Night, the Mums’ Night Out, Meet with the Principal meetings and the ‘VIP Thank You to our Volunteers’ Afternoon Tea. Celebrations to thank the various stakeholders with the bonus of encouraging the young people in our care to express appreciation and gratitude. Some of these events were: Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day, The Peace Pole Dedication and our weekly celebratory Assemblies. In addition to this there were many Year Level culminating events that allowed parents, and other family members, to sit back and reflect on the nature of quality Teaching and Learning. A wide variety of Parent Education sessions were provided to enable parents to feel more capable and confident in supporting their children’s education outcomes. We invited attendance to
and more important than ourselves. Parents were invited to
Guest Speaker presentations such as behaviour management
participate as Sporting Coaches, assisting in the learning centres
for specific age groups. At the start of the year Meet the Teacher
(libraries) and supporting multiple Arts events. Parental input
events helped parents be better equipped to best support their
to focal experiences that rewarded and recognised our staff
children’s literacy and numeracy development. Finally, very
also greatly enriched events such as World Teachers’ Week and
practical advice and guidance style presentations were offered as
Corporate Staff Week.
well on popular topics such as Homework and Cyber-safety.
Community Events were offered, whereby we could strengthen
Our parent community once again proved to be incredibly
our bonds as friends, network and provide greater post-College
supportive, with attendance rates at all the above categories
opportunities for students. These events included, but were
being high.
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Staffing Information STAFF COMPOSITION Full-Time
Part-Time
Full-Time Equivalent
Teaching Staff
106
12
115.2
Support Staff
71
74
121.28
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Throughout 2021 Sheldon College employed 120 teachers in classrooms and as school leaders.
Doctorate
Masters
Bachelor Degree
3%
17%
80%
TEACHER ATTENDANCE Based on unplanned absences for sick and emergency leave periods of up to five days, the average ‘teacher attendance rate’ is calculated at 93.71%.
Number of Teachers
Number of School Days
Total Days Teacher Absences
Average Teacher Attendance Rate
115.2
199
1142
95.02
TEACHER RETENTION Sheldon staff are committed professionals. Of the 115.2 equivalent full-time teachers employed at the close of the 2022 program year, 100.4 were retained in 2023, yielding a teacher retention rate of 87%.
STAFF DIVERSITY Sheldon College supports its employees by building an inclusive, culturally capable and diverse workforce that reflects the College community and Values. We currently have 1 staff member who identifies as Indigenous.
SCHOOL INCOME BROKEN DOWN BY FUNDING SOURCE School income broken down by funding source is available via the My School website at http://www.myschool.edu.au/.
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Key Student Outcomes STUDENT ATTENDANCE (WHOLE SCHOOL) From the 1344 students (Years P-12 August 2022 Census) attending Sheldon College in 2022, there were 24409 student day absences (including part-day absences) registered as ‘Absent from School’, ‘Absent for Morning’, ‘Absent for Afternoon’ or ‘Extended Absence’ yielding an average student attendance rate of 90.4%. ‘Student Absence’ information for 2022 is tabled as follows:
Total Number of Students
Number of School Days in Program Year
Total Number of Student Absences
Average Attendance Rate
1344
181
24409.0
90.4%
STUDENT ATTENDANCE (BY YEAR LEVEL) The break-up by Year Level for student attendance in 2022 is as follows:
APPARENT RETENTION RATE In accordance with Australian Government regulations, the ‘Year 10 to 12 Apparent Retention Rate’ is defined as the number of full-time students in Year 12 in any given program year expressed as the percentage of those students who started secondary school five years previously (this may be greater than 100%).
Year Level
Average Attendance Rate in 2022 (%)
Preparatory
90.5
Year 1
90.8
Year 2
91.1
Year 3
91.9
Year 4
90.5
Year 5
91.5
Year 6
91
Year 7
92.2
Year 8
90.8
Year 9
91.2
Year
Enrolment
Year
Enrolment
Year 10
89.7
2020
100
2022
114
Year 11
87.5
Year 12
88.7
The ‘Year 10 to 12 Apparent Retention Rate’ for Sheldon College in 2022 is calculated to be 114.9% as provided by Queensland Department of Education and Training (DET). The 2022 ‘Year 10 to 12 Apparent Retention Rate’ data for 2020 to 2022 is tabled below:
Year 10 Base
Year 10-12 Apparent Retention Rate
Year 12
114.0%
MANAGEMENT OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE Each day, the College produces a daily absence report and a 3 day absence report. At the end of each term, the College produces an excessive absence report for each year level. The Student Services Office records all absent from College details as provided by parents and this is cross-checked with daily absence reports. Parents are required to notify the College if their child is absent and a medical certificate is required for absences of 3 days or more. 13
Benchmark Data NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR LITERACY AND NUMERACY (NAPLAN) In 2022, Sheldon College participated in the National Assessment Plan for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) at Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The benchmark data for Sheldon College in 2022 is as follows:
RESULTS The average NAPLAN score for all students at the school in each domain, compared to the average score of students in Australia for that domain.
Reading Year 3 (2022)
Year 5 (2022)
Year 7 (2022)
Year 9 (2022)
Average Score (School)
497
544
574
616
Average Score (National)
438
510
543
578
Year 3 (2022)
Year 5 (2022)
Year 7 (2022)
Year 9 (2022)
Average Score (School)
459
521
557
603
Average Score (National)
422
484
530
560
Year 3 (2022)
Year 5 (2022)
Year 7 (2022)
Year 9 (2022)
Average Score (School)
475
526
576
607
Average Score (National)
418
505
547
577
Year 3 (2022)
Year 5 (2022)
Year 7 (2022)
Year 9 (2022)
Average Score (School)
504
548
576
619
Average Score (National)
433
499
533
573
Year 3 (2022)
Year 5 (2022)
Year 7 (2022)
Year 9 (2022)
Average Score (School)
457
519
608
631
Average Score (National)
400
488
546
584
Writing
Spelling
Grammar & Punctuation
Numeracy
STUDENT PROGRESS In 2020 education ministers decided that NAPLAN testing would not proceed that year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, there is no 2020-2022 student progress available.
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Year 12 Outcomes The information tabled below relating to Year 12 School Reporting 2022 for Sheldon College is provided by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA).
Outcomes for our 2022 Year 12 Cohort Number of students awarded a Senior Education Profile
113
Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA)
0
Number of students who received an ATAR
114
Number of students who are completing or completed a School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SAT)
7
Number of students awarded one or more Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications
44
Percentage of Year 12 students* who received an ATAR above 90
43%
Percentage of Year 12 students who are completing or completed a SAT or were awarded one or more of the following: QCE, IBD, VET qualification
100%
Percentage of Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) applicants receiving a tertiary offer
97%
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Value Added Curriculum Sheldon College offers a wide and varied curriculum. Programs on offer that valueadd to the curriculum include such things as: WONDERLAND
OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE
Wonderland, our Long Day Care Facility, operates from 6.30a.m.
We offer a range of Out-of-School Hours Care options, including
to 6.00 p.m. for 50 weeks annually. This specially designed facility
Before College Care, After College Care, and Vacation Care. These
comprises four air-conditioned classrooms that accommodate children ranging from 15 months to school age. The children enjoy a daily immersion in the three essential elements of education: Love, Laughter, and Learning.
KINDERGARTEN At Sheldon College Kindergarten, children are encouraged to inquire, investigate, achieve, and enjoy themselves. Our fully accredited Kindergarten Program is administered by highly
programs are situated in our modern and custom-designed facility known as “Our Place.” Our aim is to provide a well-rounded experience that complements the children’s active school day. The activities at “Our Place” are interactive and tailored to align with the students’ ideas, passions, and requirements.
SHELDON EVENT CENTRE Located within the Sheldon College campus, the Sheldon Event
qualified Early Childhood Educators who collaborate closely with
Centre has the capacity to host up to 2500 people and offers a
our Preparatory Teachers to ensure a seamless progression into
dedicated hospitality and catering facility. In addition to its own
Prep.
multi-purpose courts, advanced gymnasium, and swimming pool,
The exceptional level of care and service provided by our
the event centre includes dance/aerobics rooms, flexible function
Kindergarten has received recognition for EXCEEDING THE
spaces, and a large stadium arena that can accommodate events
NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARD in all seven Quality areas.
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Valued Added Curriculum (Continued) SENIOR SCHOOLING The Senior Schooling program at Sheldon College provides high-quality educational programs that foster collaborations between Sheldon College, tertiary and other training institutions, businesses, industries, and the broader community. These initiatives include: •
Individual Student Pathways to Success
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Mentoring Program
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Leadership Coaching
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No-cost Tutorials
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School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
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Senior subject selection guidance
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Weekly Focus lessons on developing wellbeing and 21st century learner skills
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Links with Business and Industry
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Information to assist students with tertiary entry or entry into the workforce
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Guest speakers from universities and TAFE
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Work Experience
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Provision of extension programs such as University courses
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TAFE at school partnership
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Diploma of Business
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Sheldon College Aviation and Space Academy
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Links with Universities
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Parent, Student and Staff Satisfaction Satisfaction Surveys are conducted annually. Sheldon College employs the services of an external marketing agency ‘Engaged Strategy’ to undertake all our surveys. Below is a cross-section of responses received from the 2022 survey conducted for Parents, Students and Staff. Most questions in the survey were rating questions utilising a 1 – 10 scale; with 1 being the lowest and 10 the highest.
Parent Feedback 374 responses were received with respect to the Parent Satisfaction
Highest Rated Functional Elements
Key Statements
1.
Professional
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Overall satisfaction with Sheldon College 7.32
2.
Courteous
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Children and happy 7.71
3.
Supportive
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Made to feel welcome 7.72
4.
Helpful
5.
Responsive
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Caring/Loving environment 7.41
6.
Easy to deal with
7.
Considerate
8.
Accommodating
9.
Knowledgeable
10.
Cooperative
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Student Feedback Highest Rated Functional Elements 1.
Helpful
2.
Professional
3.
Reliable
4.
Considerate
5.
Accommodating
The school has a lot to offer and the facility is as good as you will find
Highest Rated Emotional Elements 1.
Supported
2.
Happy
3.
Reassured
4.
Understood
5.
Valued
Key Statements •
Students are encouraged to have a voice 6.6
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I get along with most of my teachers 7.5
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I respect most of my teachers 7.9
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I receive a quality education 7.6
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Staff Feedback Highest Rated Desired Emotions 1.
Valued
2.
Supported
3.
Appreciated
4.
Trust
5.
Passion
Key Statements •
Job is interesting 8.0
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Enjoyable workplace 7.3
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Strengths used 7.6
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Sense of personal accomplishment 7.5
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Student Destination Report 3 This is a summary of the post-school destinations of students from Sheldon College who completed Year 12 and gained a Senior Statement in 2022. The results are from the Year 12 Completers Survey, which is conducted approximately six months after students completed Year 12. For more information about the survey visit the Next Step website www.qld.gov.au/nextstep. Regional and statewide reports will be available from October 2023. 71.1 % response rate 81 out of 114 Year 12 completers from this school responded to the 2023 survey. Results may not be representative of all Year 12 completers at this school. Post-school destinations In 2023, 97.5% of Year 12 completers from Sheldon College were engaged in education, training or employment in the year after they completed school. Of the 81 respondents, 71.6% continued in education and training. The most common study destination was bachelor degree. A further 25.9% transitioned directly into paid employment only.
All Year 12 completers were assigned to a main destination. Respondents who were both studying and working are reported as being in education or training, including apprentices and trainees.
Engagement over time
2023 2022 2021
Main Destination in 2023
25.9
71.6 87.6 83.5
10.3
61.7 7.4 2.5
13.9
9.9 16.0 2.5
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Sheldon College PO Box 1188, Capalaba Qld 4157 Telephone: 07 3206 5555 Email: enquiries@sheldoncollege.com www.sheldoncollege.com
