UPGRADESAND EXPANSIONS
OUR STUDENTS
2022VCE RESULTS NAPLANRESULTS
STUDENT SUCCESS
STUDENT ATTENDANCEAND COMMUNITY SERVICE
OUR STAFF
OURSCHOOL
SouthernCross Grammar (SCG) is a vibrant, Foundation–Year 12 school. Focused onmaximising thelearningof everymember in our school community. Founded inthe 21stcentury, we havemodern, up-to-date facilities, teachingand learningpractices.
Witha capacitytobalance traditional approacheswithcontemporaryideas supported bylatestresearch, weare committed toselecting the bestmethods to suitour students’ needs. Our studentsenjoy the liberal curriculumand variety of opportunities weprovide
The facilities, the overall sizeofthe school and the way weteach all support our focus onthe careand knowledge ofeach individual Wemaintaina commitmentto providing personalisedlearning experiences for all our students Our students, parents and staff enjoy a deep sense ofbelonging aspartofa strong community Thishighlevel ofcareand inclusion forms anintegralpartofour students’ highperformance intheir studies
SCG providesa variety ofpathwaysto excellencebyadoptinga personal approachtorecognising and developing eachstudent’s personalstrengths
Our studentsenjoy learningbeyondthe classroom, inlocal and international settings Weenjoy the teamworkand competition ofhouse and regionalsports, and the culturaland academicchallenges thatallow studentstotesttheir abilities ata school, local ornationallevel.
Wehavea clear visionfor our schooland remaincommitted toanintimate, small student population, witha modernand impressivecampussupported byhigh performingand caringstaff.
Together, wehaveshown great resilience and anability tobuild positivefutures with our community. Weare confident thatwe are well-placed tocontinuetoprovide a highlypersonalisedand impactful experiencefor our familiesintothe future.
OUR VISION
SouthernCross Grammar isa vibrant, FoundationtoYear12schoolfocused on maximisingthe learningofevery memberin our schoolcommunity Founded inthe 21st century, webalance traditional approaches withcontemporaryideas supported by latestresearch Committed toselecting the bestmethods tosuitour students’ needs, withour community enjoyingthe liberal curriculumand variety ofopportunities we provide
Our studentsembrace self-discoveryand achievement, withtheir voicesand agency atthe forefront, cultivating independence and self-assuredness Supported byour dedicated families, weproudly showcase our robustfoundations and the exciting direction propellingusasa modern, highperforming, and personalisedschool
LEADERSHIP
SouthernCross Grammar is a companylimited by guarantee.
Officially opened in July 2011 in thepresence of Mr Zig Inge andthe Inge group, andthe foundingBoard of Directors, SouthernCross Grammar has thrived, buildinga
high performing, modern, andpersonalised school for families seekinga qualityeducation.
Our Principal, MrMatthew Dodd, withthe support and guidanceofthe Board Chair, Mr NathanFosnaugh and the Board ofDirectors continues tohonourthe school’sproud foundations and history while remaining committed tothe continual improvement the schoolhas becomeknown for
Working alongside MrDoddare a teamofhighlyexperienced seniorstaff who makeup the 2022Executive Team
MATTHEW DODD PRINCIPAL
ANTHONY CLARK DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES
PRUE PETSINIS HEAD OF PRIMARY
JENNIFER TURNER DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE
FINANCE
SouthernCross Grammar is a not-for-profitorganisation and has strong businesspractices in place to ensure that its finances are managed in an effective, efficientandcompliantmanner.
The school practices sound financial stewardship and management, delivering surpluses for each financial year Thesesurpluses are applied to facility developmentand to improvementsin educational resources andservices.
The charts indicatethe categories of incomeand expenditure for the 2022 calendar year.
INCOME
OURFACILITIES
THE CENTAURI CENTRE
It was a delight to welcomestudents andstaff into the completed Centauri Centrefor the first time.
The energyoncampusand students’ joy was evident astheytouredthe Centreand began learninginits significant spaces including our expansive seniorarea, performance rooms, commercialkitchen, and Year12CommonRoom
The Library and cafehas beena resounding success withstudentsworking collaboratively, studyingprivately, or working withstaff duringclass timeand for after schooltutoring
The soundsofviolins and other musical instruments are frequentlyheard fromthe auditoriumasstudentsrehearsefor performances
The FoundationMorning Tea and Centauri TwilightTours wereapt eventstoshow parents the new facilitiesand havethem see and experiencethe workand learning takingplace inthe building. Hostedinthe CentauriCafe, the Morning Tea introduced our Foundationfamiliestothe Centrewhere their young child would one day learn, perform, grow, and navigatetheir senior years atSouthernCross Grammar.
Itisevident fromspeakingtoour students, staff, Alumni, and familiesthatthe Centauri Centrehas ushered ina new era for our community withthe incredibleliftand scale inopportunities for studentstonavigate their own coursefor their future
The CentauriCentre’sTwilightTours werea welcome returntotouring familiesonour campus Aswellaswelcoming familiesback on-site wealsowelcomedAlumni, aswe sharedinthe Centreand MiddleSchool Buildingupgradesand acknowledgedthose who paved the way inour school sproud history
Itisevident fromspeakingtoour students, staff, Alumni and familiesthatthe Centauri Centrehas ushered ina new era for our community withthe incredibleliftand scale inopportunities for studentstonavigate their own coursefor their future
Likethe manygenerations who lookedto the SouthernHemisphere, toAlpha and BetaCentauri, the CentauriCentresetsour sightstothe futureand tothe possibilities it brings.
YEAR 12 SPACES
The Year12cohortspent the first termof2022eagerly watchingasthe CentauriCentrewas finalised, furnished, and preparedfor seniorstudents As soonasthe Centreopenedtostudentsand our community, theytook stewardship ofthe Centre, and useditto its fullpotential, treatingitwith respect and acknowledging its significanceasa facilitythatprovideshighquality learningfor younger studentsfor manyyears tocome.
The first formalevent heldinCentauriwas the induction ofthe SCG graduatingClass of2022. The inaugural event was a significant milestone for our Year12students, their familiesand community.
UPGRADESANDEXPANSIONS
TECHNOLOGY
In2022weintroduceda suite ofcutting-edgetechfor learning, aspartofour commitmenttoelevating our students' ambitionfor highperformance inall areas of their learning, weexpandedonour existingequipment withthe introductionofa suite ofcutting-edgetechfor learning These include a 3DPrinter, Laser Cutter, Underwater and AerialDrone, and sightsonaddingtoour equipment library inthe comingyears
PLANT TISSUE CULTURE LAB
Opening tostudentsfor the first timein2022, our plant tissueculture laboratoryisa symboltostudentstoaim beyondtheir secondary level learningand isa calltoour community ofthe powerfulimpactofbuildingrelationships and connections withothers for positiveimpact
The designand constructionofthe plant tissueculture lab comes aspartofour commitmenttosupportingstudents’ highperformance inSTEMand joins our suite of state-of-the-artresources and specialised environmentsfor learningoften uniqueto universitiesand institutionsofhigherlearningand research
Learn moreabout the Plant TissueCulture Laboratoryinthe SCG Magazine: Propagating PositiveFutures
YEAR 6 CLASSROOM UPGRADES
Marking a significant milestone inour school’shistory, webegan workon2 new classroomswhich willbehomefor our Year6 students The spacesare designedto promote collaboration withina personalisedand safespace Bothclassroomshave beencreated toencourage the use oftechnologytoenhance learning
DESIGN UPGRADE TO THE LRC
The Primary Schoolwelcomedthe additionofthe ‘EnchantedTree’ inthe Library ResourceCentre The architectural treesculpture signifies the beginning ofa focus on the development ofspacesinour Primary schoolwhich havepeopleatthe centreofall design
MUSIC VILLAGE
Inlinewithour schoolphilosophyofsustainabilityour existingMusic Podswere relocated tobeclosertogether, which has now formedour ‘MusicVillage’. Bringingthe podstogetherhas created a space which allowsstudentstofocus onthe development oftheir musical skills. “Ourentiremusic teamishappier and moremotivated since the podsarrived. I’m sogratefultothe schoolfor investing inthem; I wishevery school could havethisopportunity” SamanthaAbela, HeadofStrings
2022HIGHLIGHTS
MATILDA, THE MUSICAL
Matilda the Musical presented byour talented studentsand staff was a triumph, usheringina boldand new era for the ArtsatSouthernCross Grammar.
Among the clatter ofdance steps, the harmonising pitches ofyouthfulvoicesand the discovery ofpoignantstage moments, a dedicated teamtoiledaway, weekafter week givingthe bestofthemselvestobring this beloved children sstory tolife
Whatbegan asa disparate group ofindividual studentsafter auditions, grewintoa caringand generouscompany whose bonds offriendship reached acrossthe schooland deepenedthe tiesofappreciationand fondness
Asthe productionapproached, backstage teams moved set piecesintoposition, pre- set props and rehearsed shadowpuppetry Technical students, astutelyfittedaudio microphones, pored overthe precise requirementsofa sound orlightingtransition, and practiced cueing projections while scribblingintheir scripts
Behindthe scenes, studentsbuilt versatile set piecesand promotional pieceswiththe laser cutterand 3Dprinter, and staff sourced recycled and second-hand items todesign, stitchand sew vibrant costumesasiconiccharactersprepared tocomealive Schedules weredrafted, props sourced ordesigned, music numbers fine-tuned, and history was madeasthe castand crew stepped intothe CentauriCentre’sauditoriumfor the first time.
castand crew.
COMPLETIONOFTHECENTAURICENTRE
Described asa “quantumstepforward” for our community, the CentauriCentrewas openedto staff and studentsin2022and has already hostedmanyeventsthatwillbeenduring memoriesof2022.
Fromthe Year7spreparing and serving canapés for the inaugural Year12Induction evening, through tothe radiant and polished performancesfromour F-12castand crewin Matilda the Musical, the CentauriCentrecreated the stage for somanystudents’ success stories toplayout!
Withthe seating retracted and the auditorium transformed, the CreativeArtsteamand student talentand creativitywas onshowfor anadmiring audienceduringthe DesignLearningExhibition The quality ofthe workand the overwhelming support fromour community was a highlight for many, thisyear
OURSTUDENTS
2022 VCE RESULTS
Having led our school and actively contributed to their communities with distinction, the Class of 2022 have emerged as ambitious graduates ready for the diverse pathways and bright futures life has to offer.
With59% ofstudentsscoring anATARof80orabove and 98 18% ofVCE studentswho sat their exams successfulat securinganoffer totertiarystudies, weare proud oftheir achievementsintheir VCE exams
BeyondATARs and Study Scores the Class of2022stand out for their ambitiontocontributepositivelytotheir communities through their careers fromthe science and healthpathways, toart, designand legal studies
Weare proud ofthe Class of2022and their drive to persevere and perform atsucha highstandard Wewish themevery success astheyembarkonthe nextchapter of their lives asSCG Alumni
CLASS OF 2022 TERTIARY AND FURTHER STUDIES PLACEMENTS
100% ofstudentsreceived their VCE certificate
43% ofstudentsscoredan ATARof80and above
7% ofStudy Scoreswere 40orabove 26% ofStudy Scoreswere 35orabove
77 was the medianATAR
2
StudyScoresof50 were achieved
98% of students who completedtheir VCE recieveda university offer
NAPLANRESULTS
The 2022 NAPLAN results were a triumph of high performance and success across our Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 cohort. Our students out-performed the Victorian stateaverage for every measure in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy placing our students at the top of an elite group of learners.
Students’ highperformance intheir NAPLAN, isa testament tothe support oftheir familiesand the expertise oftheir teachers Their benchmarksand averagesincreased torecordhighs for our youngeststudents Wecommend and applaud our students’ significant achievementsinthe 2022NAPLAN
SouthernCross Grammar rankedhighlyinour state whencomparedtoother high-scoringprivate and independent schools
Primary Schoolatranked115th inthe state
Secondary Schoolranked48thinthe state
2022 NAPLAN RESULTS
STUDENTS ' SUCCESS
At SouthernCross Grammar, we are privileged to havestudents who are ambitioustomake a difference in their communities and beyond. In2022 this was nodifferentwithstudents applying their skills and passionsto give backto their community. Somealso expanded their sights internationallyin making a difference.
As well as volunteering their time in their communities, students also excelled in academicstudies andco-curricular passions.
AARUSHAWARDED THEJUNIOR TRIPLEZEROHERO AWARD
ETHICSOLYMPIAD SUCCESS
OVIDUMAKESTHE U12STATE FOOTBALL SQUAD
TABLETENNIS CHAMPIONS
Aarushwas recognisedbythe Ministerof Emergency Services The Hon Jaclyn Symes MLC., and presented withthe JuniorTripleZeroHeroAward for his clear thinkingand bravery duringanemergency Aarushhas alsoacceptedthe roleofBrand Ambassadorfor emergency servicesat SCG toguide studentsonthe important guidelinestorememberduringan emergency: becalm, lead, act, and communicate.
Our EthicsOlympiadteamcompetedin the International SeniorEthicsOlympiad Final and placeda fantastic 11thout of40 teams fromChina, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada HongKong, United Statesand India.
Our studentsalsoreceivedhonourable mentionsfromthe judgesontheir high performance duringthe Olympiad, including their clear thinking, and exceptional rigorousand well-researched discussions duringthe competition.
Our 2022teamare the first SCG students torepresent our schoolinthe Senior EthicsOlympiadand weare proud ofthe highbar theyhaveset for futureteams to come
Ovidu secured a positioninthe Under 12 Victorian SchoolBoysFootballSquad Ovidu’s fantastic achievement comes after successfullycompeting inthree stagesof trialsfor a coveted place inthe team
Ovidu represented SchoolSport Victoria (SSV) and our state atthe SchoolSport Australia FootballChampionships inlate 2022.
Our Year11-12 Table Tennisteamwon the western regionchampionships inGeelong after fourroundsoffiercegames last week
Congratulations Hannah, Olivia, Saif, and Bestavros!
SACHITHAPHOTOGRAPHY SERIESATTHE2022 WOODSSTREETYOUTH ART PRIZE
Year12student Sachitha’sseriesof photographs ‘Imagination’ has been selectedtoexhibit atthe 2022Woods StreetYouth Art Prize
Sachitha sphotographs wereexhibited at Woods StreetArtsSpace inLavertonaspart ofthe Woods StreetYouth Art Prize exhibition, inNovember2022
STUDENTATTENDANCE ANDCOMMUNITY SERVICE
Asa school, weinspire our studentsand schoolcommunity to extendtheir thoughtsbeyondthe school'sboundariesand engageactivelywiththeir local community.
RCH FUNDRAISER FARESHARE FOOD DRIVE
Inanefforttoraise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital, SCG helda ‘Dressupassomeone who cares for you’ day Overwhelminglysupported throughoutthe school, withour community raising $1,356for the Royal Children’sHospital
The fundraiserwas initiated and led bya Year6 student, Rose, aspartofour student initiative program and saw studentsdress upasnurses, paramedics, firefighters, teachers, parents, and schoolcrossingsupervisors tohonourthe many peopleand professions who carefor usand our communities
Rose’sfundraising efforts and initiativespeaksto our schoolcommunity’s generosityand our gratitude for organisations likethe Royal Children’s Hospitalfor the important worktheydoinour community and inthe lives ofchildren, young people, and their families
Our Year12Healthand Human Development students volunteered inFairShare Australia’s Schools inthe Kitchen program, joining a wider network of volunteerstocooknutritiousmeals for Victorianswho havelimited ornoaccesstofood
Duringtheir visit tothe FareShare kitchen in Abbotsford, our studentsworkedwiththe FareShare teamtoprepare and cookovera thousandchicken sausage rolls and preparedthe filling for 1200egg and bacon pies, which werelater packedbythe FareShare teamtobedonated and distributed
SouthernCross Grammar’s involvement inthe FareShare initiativewas madepossiblethankstoour local and schoolcommunity’s kindnessand generosity. Intotal $323inmonetarydonations were donated tothe cause including giftcards sponsored byour local Coles and Woolworths, withtinnedfoods and non-perishableitems alsodonated bystudents, parents, and staff tofurther support FareShare.
OURSTAFF
Our staff are important members ofour schoolcommunity. Our commitmentto buildingour staffingwellbeing capacityremains strong, witha greater focus on being abletooffer higherlevelsofsupport for studentsand their familiesina pastoraland operational ability.
All staff, bothteachingand nonteaching, havecurrent Working with ChildrenCertificatesand Level 2 First Aid training. All members ofthe teachingstaff, mostwithpost-graduate qualifications, are registeredwiththe Victorian Institute ofTeaching.
In2022, weemployed70.9FTE teachingstaff and 26.00 FTE nonteachingstaff. The average attendance ratefor teachersin2022was 96.5%. 8 teachers (6 70 FTE) from2022are not returning in2023
HeadofYearAppointments
Inthe middleof2022, wetook significant strides byintroducing a strategic initiativetoappoint Heads of Yearwithinour Secondary School
Those appointed willformanintegral partofthe Wellbeing team, operating under the guidanceofthe Deputy Principal. The primary objective of these roles istochampionthe implementationofhigh-quality developmental pedagogythroughout specificyearlevels. Moreover, they shoulderthe crucial responsibilityof nurturing students well-beingand growth, encompassingaspects such asbehaviour managementand academicadvancement.
A key aspirationofthese appointments istocultivate a positiveand supportive atmosphere, fostering anenvironment where accomplishments are lauded
every student isesteemed, and a profoundsense ofbelonging and connectionisinstilled inall These Heads ofYearalsoactivelycontribute tothe evolution and deliveryofthe Wellnesscurriculumacrosstheir designatedyearlevels Theyvigilantly monitor the progressofindividual students, promptlyliaisingwith pertinent staff and parents toaddress any concernsthatmay arise. Heads of Yearwillbegin their appointmentsin the beginning of2023.
Expansion ofour HR Department
After anextensive recruitment process, SouthernCross Grammar appointed DanielleAndrews tothe positionofHRAdministrator Danielle bringssignificant years ofexperience inthe areaofPeopleand Culture in Corporate and Governmentsettings, in additiontohavingpreviously undertakenthisroleinher early years atSCG.
Inextending our heartfelt congratulations toDanielleonher appointment, wesimultaneously express our sincere gratitude for the depth and breadth ofknowledge she bringstothispivotal positionwithinthe school The roleofHRAdministrator is a cornerstone innurturing the school s vibrant community ofeducators and support staff Danielle'swealthof experienceensures thatshe iswellequippedtoaddress the multifaceted opportunities thatthisrolepresents
AMYVANBUUREN : SCIENCEANDBIOLOGY TEACHER
Amy van Buurenwas welcomedto SCG inmid-2022asour new Science and Biology teacher Aninnovative science educatorwithexperience teachingsecondary years science Amy ispassionateabout designing innovativeprogramsthatencourage studentstomakea positiveimpacton their local and globalcommunities
Co-curricular
Expanding SCG’s co-curricular departments through the strategic hiringofadditionalstaff representsa significant commitmenttothe holistic development ofour students
Bybolsteringour staffingteams, we are takinga proactive steptoward offeringa diverse array ofactivities thatcater tovarious interests and talents Thisexpansion allowsusto provide specialised attention and guidancetostudentsparticipating in sports, arts, music, leadershipclubs, and other co-curricular pursuits.
Through thisinvestment, weaim to createanenrichededucational experiencethatnot onlyfocuses on academicexcellencebut alsonurtures vital lifeskills, suchasteamwork, creativity, leadership, and time management. The presenceofan expandedteamofdedicated professionals willnot onlyenhance our students' skill development but also fostera sense ofcommunity and belonging withinthe school.
Aswehireadditionalstaff weare reaffirming our commitmentto nurturing well-roundedindividuals who are not onlyacademicallyadept but alsoequippedwiththe practical and interpersonal skillsneededtoexcel in anever-evolving world.
BuildingCapacityin
Immerse yourselfinthe manystories, successes, experiences and highlights fromthe SCG community in2022aswemarkedour eleventhyear
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