College Bursar

Administration

The 2006 Budget approved by the College Board continued the period of consolidation in preparation for the future developments on the College Campus. This year the College assisted 91 families with School Fee Concessions and 223

Mr Michael Burgess Bursar families with Sibling Discounts. The other expenditure components of the 2006 Budget were: Teacher Salaries $5.9 million Teacher assistants $1.3 million Salary on costs (superannuation & workers comp) $ .7 million Classroom resources $ .6 million Administration salaries and on costs $ .8 million Grounds, maintenance and cleaning costs $ .9 million General costs including insurance $2.0 million Loan costs – Principal and Interest $ .6 million Concessions and Scholarships $ .5 million Health Care Card discount $ .2 million Capital Expenditure $ .4 million Over the past years the College has seen a change in the income composition such that there is an increasing demand on the parent to fund the services that the College offers. In 2006 the income received was: Tuition Fee Income $6.2 million Other Income $ .4 million State Government Grant $2.5 million Commonwealth Government Grants $5.1 million

Technology Levy

The Technology Levy raises approximately $300,000 and goes towards the ongoing upkeep and improvement in education technology. Further student systems were purchased or leased and new smart boards are being trialled.

Capital Program

Towards the latter part of 2006 the College Board approved two refurbishment programs. Chapel refurbishment will see the refurbishment of pews, installation of multi media, establishment of a side altar, new piano, new sanctuary furniture and refurbishment of the sacristy, construction of a new pathway around the Chapel and many other items. During 2007 a memorial garden will be established alongside the Chapel. Gibney Hall refurbishment will result in the installation of reverse cycle air-conditioning, extension of the stage and the improvement of acoustics and lighting. Further reviews will be completed during 2007 to access the other requirements. These two programs form the foundation to the Restoration Appeal which, it is hoped, will raise the monies required to complete the programs. To date some $150,000 has been raised.

Staff

During 2006 Mrs Katie Brady, our receptionist, left us on Maternity Leave. Katie has presented her family with a lovely daughter, Sophie. Mr Graeme Hunter, who looked after maintenance at the College, proceeded on Long Service Leave. This will precede his departure from the College in March 2007. Graeme has been with the College for some 25 years and is the third member of his family to work at the College. Graeme will be fondly remembered for his friendly disposition and ready wit. As always on behalf of the College Community I thank the staff for their efforts during 2006.

Mr Michael Burgess

Bursar