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Cedar Campus: Preparatory to Year 6

Saint Joseph Campus: Year 7 to Year 12

REGISTERED SCHOOL NUMBER: 2010

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Antonine College

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Antonine College: East Coburg and Pascoe Vale South

2012 Annual Report to the School Community 2

CONTENTS

Contact Details ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Our College Vision ................................................................................................................................................... 3

College Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Principal’s Report .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Parish Priest's Report .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Education in Faith .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Learning & Teaching ............................................................................................................................................. 11

Student Wellbeing .................................................................................................................................................. 17

Leadership & Management ................................................................................................................................... 19

College Community................................................................................................................................................ 21

Financial Performance .......................................................................................................................................... 23

Future Directions ................................................................................................................................................... 24

CONTACT DETAILS

ADDRESS: Cedar Campus: Preparatory to Year 6

130 Harding Street

East Coburg Vic 3058

Saint Joseph Campus: Year 7 to Year 12

71 Grandview Avenue

Pascoe Vale South Vic 3044

Postal Address

P.O. Box 197, Moreland 3058

PRINCIPAL:

Sister Daad El-Azzi

PARISH PRIEST: Monsignor Joseph Takchi

TELEPHONE: (03) 9354 1377

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.antonine.catholic.edu.au

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.antonine.catholic.edu.au/



OUR EMBLEM

The College emblem is derived from the emblem of the Antonine Sisters; the Tau of Saint Anthony the Great of Egypt (250 – 355), famous for being the Father of the Desert.

As a Christian symbol, the cross has developed a rich significance as a:

Biblical sign of election, salvation and confirmation.

Theological sign of death, resurrection and hope.

Monastic sign of contemplation and vigil. The cross has its origins in the „key of life‟ or Ankh, which was the symbol of life for the ancient Pharaohs. The early Coptic Christians adopted this cross as a symbol of membership of the Christian community. It has maintained its strong links to monastic life, but lost the oval that connected it to the ancient Egyptians. This emblem reflects the Christian spirit and values embraced by all members of Antonine College, where we are challenged by the words of the motto Faith, Knowledge, Virtue to live the Catholic beliefs we profess.

OUR COLLEGE MISSION

STATEMENT As a Maronite Catholic learning community conducted by the Antonine Sisters we strive to...

Provide a comprehensive education in a secure and caring environment in which every person can grow and develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically, and where the Gospel values are reflected in our daily practices.

Provide a curriculum that caters for individual needs through a range of experiences suited to diverse learning styles.

Develop in each member of the College community, an awareness of the value of lifelong learning.

Develop a caring, family atmosphere in which the partnership between the home and the College is promoted.

Foster respectful relationships among students, staff and others associated with the College in a spirit of cooperation, trust and responsibility.

Provide opportunities for engagement in a deeper awareness of our cultural heritage, especially through the study of languages.

Be a place where diversity is celebrated, differences are welcomed and the value of every individual as a child of God is affirmed.

Provide opportunities for all to experience success in learning, to participate in decision making, to become competent in life skills and to act cooperatively as active and socially- responsible citizens.



COLLEGE OVERVIEW

Antonine College is the only Maronite Catholic co-educational P-12 school in Victoria. It is located on two sites. Cedar Campus in East Coburg caters for students from Prep to Year 6 whilst secondary classes from Year 7 to Year 12 are conducted at Saint Joseph Campus, Pascoe Vale South.

Antonine College is dedicated to providing quality education in a friendly and caring environment for its growing secondary student population as indicated in the table below:

STUDENT ENROLMENTS

No of Students

2010

2011

2012

2013

Primary

366

347

358

369

Secondary

406

409

412

425

Total

772

756

770

794

Projected number of enrolments

Our present enrolment of 770 students come from a language background other than English with the majority of students having parents who were either born in Lebanon or have a Lebanese heritage. There are also students from Egyptian, Syrian, Assyrian and Iraqi cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Some students are from non-Arabic speaking backgrounds such as Filipino, Vietnamese, Greek and Italian. The majority of our students are Maronite Catholics including some Melkite Catholics and Roman Catholics. The College has students who are Christian Orthodox and other Christians. We also have a number of students from Islamic backgrounds including Sunni and Alawi. The Antonine Sisters own and administer this College as a service to the Maronite Catholic Community in Melbourne. Its clear purpose is to meet the educational and spiritual needs of individual students, to develop in them the Christian identity of which Christ is the foundation.

Antonine College was formed in 2005 by the amalgamation of the Antonine Sisters Maronite Primary School, established in 1998, and the Antonine Sisters Trinity Maronite Catholic College established in 2002 which catered for students from Prep to Year 10. VCE classes were established by 2007.

In 2009 the Antonine Sisters Order purchased the former Saint Joseph Pascoe Vale South Secondary Campus to provide the Year 7 to Year 12 students with more school space plus new and better physical school facilities. After initial renovations, Trinity Campus relocated to the new Saint Joseph site at the beginning of the 2011 school year. There is an emphasis on religious and moral values and academic excellence in a wholesome, family atmosphere, of understanding and freedom. The College provides a strong educational platform across a broad range of subjects and Awards of Excellence are celebrated each year. Opportunities are provided for all students to experience success in learning, to participate in decision making, to become competent in life skills and to act cooperatively as active and socially responsible citizens. The College provides a bus service for its students. Currently, 22 buses are available to transport students from north, north western and western suburbs including Craigieburn, Epping, Mill Park, Bundoora, Roxburgh Park, Dallas, Glenroy, Oak Park and Essendon as well as from neighbouring suburbs such as Moreland, Thornbury and Preston. This service also transports students between Cedar Campus and Saint Joseph Campus in the morning and afternoon plus excursions to the various religious, educational, sporting venues and other facilities around Melbourne.



PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

"Let the Light of God Shine"

Our College continues to be committed to fulfilling its Mission Statement by providing excellent co-education for students from our year Prep to the VCE and VCAL classes. Our College strives hard and prides itself on the intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual development of its students. It is our constant endeavour to shape young men and women that will contribute positively to the world around them.

I thank God for the many blessings we have received in 2012 and I pray that we continue to move forward in educating and forming the whole human person of every student (body, mind and spirit), sharing wisdom with them, and equipping them to live life to the full. Where there is one common vision and unity in Christ, great achievements will continue to be witnessed in our community.

In the spirit of the 2012 College theme “Let the Light of God Shine”, Antonine College staff, students and parents have strived to put into practice this theme by translating the College motto, “Faith, Knowledge, Virtue” into action. Every effort is being made to help the children to live and learn in a family, caring and supportive environment at Antonine College, teaching them to grow in prayer and faith, have self-belief, determination and good character that will lead them on a successful journey. This year, our College commenced implementing the School Improvement Framework (SIF) 2012-2015, a four year strategic plan. The School Improvement focuses on the following spheres of schooling:

Education in Faith

Learning and Teaching

Student Wellbeing

Leadership and Management

School Community

Our challenge for the next four years is to maintain the values and virtues which are central to our SIF education plan especially while adapting to all the changes and advancing into a school of the future:

1. To keep providing a challenging and well-rounded education in an environment that nurtures personal and spiritual growth;

2. To continue on developing critical thinkers and lifelong learners who are inquisitive, creative, tolerant, and principled.

The first year of the SIF strategic plan which commenced this year supported our commitment to create an environment where students could identify their talents, skills, and abilities and were encouraged to develop, grow, succeed and reach their fullest potential.

With the blessings of our God and, as a result of the hard work, coordination, planning, willingness of good hearts, hands, and minds of the Staff, Sisters and Chaplains, that our College has been able to successfully progress realising its goals and vision. Sister Daad El-Azzi



PARISH PRIEST'S REPORT

"Let the Light of God Shine"

This was our theme in the year 2012. Jesus is the Light of the world and asks each of us to „Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give praise to your Father in heaven.” (Mt 5:16)

As we reflect on the life of Antonine College this year, we see the light of Jesus shining upon us in and through the many wonderful events that have occurred in our College and Community.

In 2012 we began the year with an Opening School Mass asking God to bless us as a College and as parents, staff and students. There were many opportunities to pray together, celebrate our faith, support one another and grow in our responsibility to follow the Light of Jesus. We celebrated the Mysteries (Sacraments) of Eucharist and Reconciliation. We celebrated Saint Maroun‟s Feast, Antonine Day, the First Holy Communion Day, the Graduation of our Year 12 students and the end of year with great joy and happiness. Our school choir has made our liturgies so beautiful in the school and in the parish at Easter and Christmas.

It has been a joy for me, with Father Edmond Andraos and Father Alain Fares to be associated with the College. I spent time with Year 12 liturgies and on retreat and have been able to share in different discussions. Father Edmond has been chaplain in the primary campus and has been available for Liturgy and Reconciliation. Father

Alain has been available to the years 7 to 11 for liturgies and retreats. For us this chaplaincy at the College is very important as it enables us to be in contact with the students and be part of the faith and general education.

We are fortunate in Australia to be part of an excellent education system. Not only do we have access to an education, but we have the chance through Catholic Education to share the Good News of Jesus, our faith, with our children and teach them values and principles that are important to our way of life. This is an opportunity for our students to receive the very best in education, to grow in faith and develop to their full academic potential.

Each year we see new members of staff, new students and we introduce new courses and new ways for the students to receive the best possible education. During 2012 we grew in numbers and have built on a wonderful tradition of providing excellent education with excellent results.

The Maronite Community is proud of Antonine College and of every student who attends this College. We belong to a long and loyal tradition of faith. This faith has been handed down to us and we have a responsibility to learn and live that faith.

I take this opportunity to thank the Antonine Sisters for their wonderful contribution to the life of every student. I thank the Staff who have worked so well with the Sisters and the students. I thank the parents who have shown extraordinary commitment to our school.

Let us continue to “Let our Light Shine” on our journey together, full of praise and thanks to God for all His blessings. May we always be grateful for the opportunities available to us and to all those who guide us in those opportunities.

Monsignor Joseph Takchi Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Parish Priest



EDUCATION IN FAITH

Goals and Intended Outcomes

Antonine College is a dedicated and enthusiastic Maronite Catholic school community committed to sustaining and celebrating our unique identity and customs based on the life of St Maroun and the spirituality of our founders, the Antonine Sisters. We acknowledge the religious and cultural heritage of each student. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive education, in which every child can grow and develop to their full potential in a caring environment in which the gospel values are reflected in the daily practices of the school and the regular display and use of religious symbols.

We aim to foster and maintain the cultural and religious heritage of our students and ensure there is a strong and obvious faith of the school community through celebration of Liturgy and Sacraments and involvement of parents in Parent

Sacramental Information Evenings, Parent Commitment Masses and Sacramental Activity Days in the Maronite Parish First Communion and First Reconciliation Program. We aim to have students actively involved in preparing for and participating in Church life whether it be through having input in school masses, preparing prayers for assemblies, development of a school choir, opportunities for retreats, reflection and prayer or excursions to religious places such as St Patrick‟s Cathedral and the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, as part of the curriculum. We aim to provide opportunities for community prayer for the staff through staff liturgies, retreats, daily prayer as a group, professional development activities and staff involvement in the Maronite Church events. Our Community Engagement and Justice Program which is designed to encourage all Antonine College students to become more active members in our College and local community allows them to further explore issues of justice. This program enables students, particularly those in Years 10 and 11, to assist those who are less fortunate than themselves. We are committed to preparing more teachers, particularly new graduates for Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and Accreditation to Teach RE in a Catholic School.



EDUCATION IN FAITH

Achievements

“Let the Light of God Shine”

You are the salt of the earth, You are the light of the world.

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!

Matthew 5:13-16

Our Opening Mass celebrated on the Feast of Saint Maroun at Our Lady of Lebanon Church, Thornbury, on Thursday 9 February which marked a wonderful start to our school year has become an important part of our College Tradition. This year as we came together to celebrate the beginning of our new academic year and proclaim our College theme, we welcomed and prayed for our new Staff,

Students and Parents and commissioned our College Leaders who had been chosen to serve the Antonine College Community. Our College theme this year has been “Let the Light of God Shine.” We all have been gifted by God and each one of us has been called to use our gifts, to let the light of God shine through us and to serve others in the spirit of Saint Maroun as Monsignor Joe reminded us in the following blessing:

God of heaven and earth, source of all light, bless these candles and make them holy. May those who carry them, remember your presence in their midst. May they always praise and glorify you as they follow the shining example of our founder, Saint Maroun. May they walk in the path of your goodness and come with you one day to the Light that shines forever. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.



EDUCATION IN FAITH Achievements

Catholic Education Week This year‟s theme Throw Open the Doors – Let in the Light was a wonderful opportunity for Antonine College to celebrate its Maronite Catholic heritage when Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne celebrated 2012 Catholic Education Week from March 11 to 18. A group of our College Leaders from St Joseph and Cedar Campuses attended the St Patrick‟s Day Mass for Schools on Thursday 15 March at St Patrick‟s Cathedral followed by a concert in the Treasury Gardens. Cedar Campus students had lots of fun the next day with various St Patrick‟s Day activities whilst the Antonine College Fete on Sunday 18 March at St Joseph Campus successfully concluded our Catholic Education Week celebrations. This special week gave our students many opportunities to “Let the Light of God Shine” in themselves and in others.

College Chaplains The celebration of the Eucharist is central to the life of our College Community and occurs regularly thanks to the generous commitment of Monsignor Joe Takchi, Father Alain Fares and Father Edmond Andraos who also hear Confession, visit students in class as well as supporting various College events. This year Monsignor Joe continued prayer and meditation activities with the students and conducted further sessions at the Year 12 and Year 11 retreats held at Amberley in March and May respectively. Father Alain attended the Year 7-10 retreat days in Term 1 and Term 3 at Don Bosco, Brunswick, and Holy Cross Centre, Templestowe, whilst Father Edmond conducted the Year 5 and 6 retreats during February and March at Don Bosco, and was also involved with Monsignor Joe in preparing students for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion last September.



EDUCATION IN FAITH Achievements This year our students have had numerous opportunities to experience a living faith through a wide range of activities that complement our comprehensive Religious Education Program.

These include:

College, Campus based and Class Masses

Retreats and Religious Education Reflection Days at Edmund Rice Education Centre, Amberley, the Passionist Community Holy Cross Centre, Templestowe and Don Bosco Youth Centre, Brunswick

Seasonal Liturgies including ANZAC Day, Mother‟s Day, Antonine Day, Remembrance Day, Lebanese Independence Day and Community Memorial Masses.

Excursions to, the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, St Patrick‟s Cathedral and St Charbel‟s Monastery

Year 12 Graduation and Year 6 Transition Masses

Campus and Year Level Assemblies

Project Compassion, Catholic Mission, Cancer Council, the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Get Involved $1 fundraising and awareness activities

Involvement in local community projects such as MS Read-A-Thon, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and Ronald McDonald House

Community service such as visiting and interacting with the elderly at St Paul‟s Hostel, Year 10 tutoring with Cedar Campus, assisting with food and meal distribution at Foodbank (St Ambrose Parish, Brunswick) and Ozanam House (North Melbourne

Student social justice days such as the Kidsview Conference, Theatre of all Nations, Caritas Just Leadership Day and the St Vincent de Paul Annual Conference

Year 11 Social Awareness Week in June

Christian Relationship and Sexuality Education programs conducted for Year 12, Year 10 and year 7 by the Loving for Life team



LEARNING AND TEACHING


Antonine College offers a holistic approach to education, valuing the dignity of each individual

student. Students have the opportunity to study a broad core curriculum from Prep to Year 12. There is also an extensive and flexible elective program offered at Year 9 and Year 10 and a comprehensive

range of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units at Years 11 and 12.

This year the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) was introduced at Years 11 and 12. Senior students also have the opportunity to pursue Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications as well. The VCAL and VET subjects provide a more practical educational pathway for a number of our students as an alternative to the VCE. The Year 9 and 10 Try a Trade Day and VET Tasters held during the year were well received by the students.

Programs are also offered to support and extend classroom activities. The Learning Support team has worked tirelessly supporting students from Prep to Year 12 with their educational, social and individual needs.

Professional Development (PD) at Antonine College underpinned by the concept of a Performance and Development Culture for staff

with particular emphasis on the improvement of P-12 student outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy is central to the development of Learning and Teaching at Antonine College. The College continues to build on the Teaching and learning foundations that have been so strongly established in previous years. The areas of particular improvement and emphasis in 2012 were the further development of the Australian Curriculum, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) advances, new curriculum innovations and the ongoing Professional Learning of teaching staff. Each of these specific areas represented exciting and innovative educational opportunities for the students of Antonine College. A central focus this year was the final preparation for the full implementation of the Australian Curriculum in the Learning Areas of English, Maths, Science and History for the commencement of the 2013 academic year and additional time was also spent in preparing for introduction of the Arts Curriculum, with many of the Arts components being introduced one year earlier than required. In addition to these key learning areas, the school is also embracing the two other central components of the Australian Curriculum in the General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum priorities. The General Capabilities identifies essential skills for twenty-first century learners in Literacy, Numeracy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), thinking, creativity, teamwork and communication. These skills challenge individuals to manage their own wellbeing, act as good citizens and to work for the common good. The General Capabilities represent a fantastic opportunity for all students to extend their knowledge and skills in all areas of their academic lives and to continually enhance their ability to embrace learning as a lifetime vocation. The third area of the Australian Curriculum is the Cross-Curriculum priorities, which have been identified as:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

Asia and Australia‟s engagement with Asia

Sustainability



Key Student Outcomes Proportion of students meeting the National Minimum Standard

In 2012 students in Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 were assessed by the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) in Reading, Writing, Punctuation and Grammar, Spelling and Numeracy. The proportion of students meeting the National Minimum Standard is detailed below:

Year 7 NAPLAN Results

NAPLAN Test % at or above the National Minimum

Standard Reading 98.4%

Writing 91.8%

Spelling 96.7%

Grammar & Punctuation 93.4%

Numeracy 100%

Antonine College is able to compare the results of 2010 and 2011 Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 Literacy and Numeracy testing with the 2012 NAPLAN performance which indicates improvement in our performance and results over the past three years.

LITERACY

YEAR 3 2010 NAPLAN

2011 NAPLAN

2012 NAPLAN

Reading 100% 98.0% 95.3%

Writing 100% 100% 100%

Spelling 100% 98.0% 100%

Grammar and Punctuation

100% 100% 97.7%

Trends: It is disappointing to see the above downward trend for Literacy, particularly in Reading and Grammar and Punctuation. Several programs such as Reading to Learn have been introduced into the College which it is envisaged will sustain and enhance the upward trend in all Literacy areas at the primary level. In 2012 the College has continued to support key staff in the Early Intervention Strategy in Literacy and Numeracy which is helping to assist the identification of students „at risk‟ and the implementation of strategies to address these issues.

NUMERACY YEAR 3 2010

NAPLAN 2011

NAPLAN 2012

NAPLAN Numeracy 95.0% 100% 100%

Trends: It is pleasing to see the continued upward trend for Numeracy this year. Several programs have been introduced into the College which it is envisaged will sustain and enhance the upward trend in these areas at the primary level. These programs include SINE and the Early Intervention strategy for Numeracy. It is envisaged that ICT programs such as Mathletics will enhance the



Standard Reading 95.3%

Writing 100%

Spelling 100%


Numeracy 100%



Standard

Reading 92%

Writing 100%

Spelling 100%

Grammar & Punctuation 92%

Numeracy 96%



Standard

Reading 91.4%

Writing 88.3%

Spelling 94.9%


Numeracy 94.9%



scores in coming years. In 2012 the College has continued to support key staff in the Early Intervention Strategy in Literacy and Numeracy which is helping to assist the identification of students „at risk‟ and the implementation of strategies to address these issues.

LITERACY

YEAR 5 2010 NAPLAN

2011 NAPLAN

2012 NAPLAN

Reading 100% 92.3% 92.0%

Writing 96% 98.1% 100%

Spelling 100% 97.3% 100%


100% 98.1% 92%

Trends: It is disappointing to see the above downward trend for Literacy particularly in Reading, and Grammar and Punctuation although results in Writing and Spelling are encouraging. Several programs such as Reading to Learn have been introduced into the College which it is envisaged will improve these areas at the primary level


NAPLAN 2011

NAPLAN 2012

NAPLAN Numeracy 100% 100% 96%

Trends: It is disappointing to see the downward trend in Numeracy this year. It is envisaged that ICT programs such as Mathletics will enhance the scores in coming years.

LITERACY

YEAR 7 2010 NAPLAN

2011 NAPLAN

2012 NAPLAN

Reading 98.6% 97% 98.4%

Writing 95% 90.6% 91.8%

Spelling 100% 96.9% 96.7%


90% 92.2% 93.4%

Trends: It is encouraging to see the above upward trend for Literacy particularly in Reading. Several

programs have been introduced into the College which it is envisaged will improve these areas at the junior secondary level. These programs include Reading for English Acceleration and Development (READ), the introduction of English as an Additional Language (EAL) sessions plus in-school testing procedures such as PAT-Reading Literary testing.


NAPLAN 2011

NAPLAN 2012

NAPLAN Numeracy 100% 98.5% 100%

Trends: It is pleasing to see the above upward trend for Numeracy indicating an increase of 1.5% over the last twelve months. It is envisaged that current ICT programs such as Mathletics and the continuation of the Middle Years Program for Year 5 to 8 will enhance the scores in coming years.

LITERACY

YEAR 9 2010 NAPLAN

2011 NAPLAN

2012 NAPLAN

Reading 90.9% 97.2% 91.4%

Writing 94.7% 86.5% 88.3%

Spelling 93.4% 98.6% 94.9%


93.4% 95.9% 94.9%

Trends: It is disappointing to see the above downward trend for Literacy in Reading, Spelling and Grammar and Punctuation although the increase of 1.8% in Writing over the last twelve months is encouraging. Several programs have been introduced into the College which it is envisaged will produce an upward trend in these areas at the junior secondary level that have a flow on effect in the middle secondary level.




NAPLAN 2011

NAPLAN 2012

NAPLAN Numeracy 98.7% 97.3% 100%

Trends: It is pleasing to see the above upward trend for Numeracy indicating an increase of 2.7% over the last twelve months.

The following table provides the median score for each of the Year 9 Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy assessments. The expected median score between 4.5 and 6 represents the average Standard Level achieved by students in Year 9.

Each year the College forwards the individual results of the NAPLAN tests to parents. Our results for 2012 show steady progress and reflect the work that all our teachers and educational support staff undertake to improve student Literacy and Numeracy outcomes.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Achievements Activities related to the additional curricular and extra-curricular activities offered at Antonine College which „add value‟ to the achievement and wellbeing of students are widely advertised in the monthly College newsletter, the Antonine College Annual and the College Website. Listed below are some of the activities offered:

Year 12 Tertiary Information Session at La Trobe University in Bundoora

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) Course and Career Information BBQ for Year 10 to 12 students

Year 10 Work Experience Program

National Science Week activities

History Week activities such as the National Defence Force Youth Challenge and the Year 8 Medieval Day

Year 9 City Immersion Tour

After-school Homework Club

International Competitions & Assessments For Schools (ICAS)

Life Education Van Programs for Prep – 6

World of Maths

Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads (APSMO) for Year 5 and 6

Year 5-7 Problem Solving Morning

Mathletics Competition

Year 9 Median NAPLAN Results NAPLAN Test Score

Reading 4.86

Writing 0

Spelling 4.49

Grammar & Punctuation 4.58

Numeracy 4.66



Excursions to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concert at the Melbourne Town Hall, Essendon Traffic School, MCG, Scienceworks, Parliament House, CSIRO Genetics Centre, the Old Melbourne Gaol, Captain Cook‟s Cottage, Sovereign Hill, Rippon Lea Mansion, Animal Land Children‟s Farm and the Melbourne Aquarium

Book Week activities – Champions Read

Responsible Pet Education Program for Preps to Year 2

Tournament of Minds for Years 5 and 6

CSIRO Science Programs for Year 3, Year 5 and Year 9

African Drumming Group at Cedar Campus

Prep - 12 Visual Arts Exhibition

VCE Visual Arts Exhibition

Literacy and Numeracy Week activities

Love 2 Read Day

Year 9 to Year 12 Apparent Retention

This data provides the apparent retention rate, i.e. the number of students enrolled in Year 12 in 2012 is divided by the number of students who were enrolled in Year 9 in 2009, to provide a % retention rate.

The apparent retention rate over this three year period is 83.33%.

Senior Secondary Outcomes

VCE Median Score

29

VCE completion rate

98.0%

VCAL completion rate

80.95%

In 2012 the College celebrated the achievements of our VCE and VCAL students. Many of our VCE students performed well across the full range of VCE studies.

Highlights include:

The College Dux achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 98.10

11% received study scores of 40 and above

40 individual study scores between 35 and 39



Post-School Destinations

Antonine College provides a pathways program to further learning at Universities, TAFE Colleges, traineeships and apprenticeships, or employment. On Track statistics for all Victorian Secondary Schools were published recently in the newspapers. These statistics indicate the destinations of the 58 Year 12 Antonine College students who participated in the 2012 On Track Survey:

97% received a tertiary placement either at university or TAFE/VET

7% obtained an apprenticeship or traineeship

96% received any tertiary offer

5% proceeded to employment

0% seeking work

0% deferred study

Parent, Student and Teacher Satisfaction

Antonine College enjoys a positive reputation in the community as evidenced by our increasing enrolments and strong commitment to the Antonine

Sisters charism. In partnership with families, the Antonine Sisters strive to develop fidelity to religious values and to spreading the Word of God.

Parent satisfaction was demonstrated through the following:

Strong levels of attendance for school functions, especially Parent/Student/

Teacher Interviews

High Enrolment Retention Levels and Trends

Financial and social support of parents in the life of the College

Regular supply of parents and volunteers to support College social and fundraising activities, canteen, camps, sporting activities, music and drama performances.

Informal and formal feedback

The quality of relationships between parents and staff members

Teacher satisfaction was demonstrated through the following:

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Feedback from Annual Review Meeting (ARM) with Principal and ARM panel

Strong commitment to pastoral, co-curricular and staff support activities

The quality of relationships between staff members, students and parents

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Student satisfaction was demonstrated through the following:

Pride in College community

Positive report of participation in College assemblies

Strong participation in the co-curricular program which incorporates student leadership, music, sport and social justice

The quality of relationships between students and staff members


The Antonine College community can be proud of these results which reflect the commitment, valued support and contribution of Parents, Staff and Students.



STUDENT WELLBEING


We aim to do the following in terms of Student Wellbeing:

Encourage and develop commitment to the Gospel values with a special focus on justice, care, reconciliation and responsibility

Provide a framework for developing moral autonomy and self-discipline

Promote and enhance students‟ positive self-esteem

Encourage and strengthen communication and partnership between the College and families

Promote shared participation for the welfare of the community

Provide staff with guidelines for a just and consistent approach to classroom and playground management

Embrace a formal pastoral care program an a wide range of extra-curricular activities

Provide a practical framework of support for all students

Foster the development of extensive networking and linking arrangements

Provide the flexibility to accommodate changes as the need arises

Provide and welcome opportunities to develop the personal competencies of all persons of the College community

Promote an awareness of employment-related pathways for students.

Achievements In 2012 we have continued to strengthen relationships and student connectedness to teachers, peers and the school community through the focus of Creating Calmer Classrooms and the extension of co-curricular activities such as the Glee Club at Cedar campus and Gardening at Saint Joseph Campus. The involvement of the Australian Lebanese Welfare Incorporation and the appointment this

year of a College Counsellor plus the spiritual guidance of our Campus Chaplains have provided much needed support to students and families when required. Our Careers Counsellor also plays a vital role in linking students with organizations which may assist them with their individual pathways such as Youth Connect and Apprenticeships Plus.

Antonine College students have many opportunities to participate in additional curricular and extra-curricular activities that „add value‟ to their wellbeing. Liturgical celebrations, Sacramental Programs, retreats and reflection days plus Feast Day celebrations such as Antonine Day help preserve our culture and nurture the Maronite faith.

STUDENT WELLBEING Achievements

The following sporting and cultural activities also helped to develop student teamwork skills and foster the excellent school spirit shown in 2012:

Formal recognition of sporting and other achievements through the Antonine Awards Program

Moreland Youth Summit

Involvement of the College House Captains in the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals

The Power of One Motivational Media

VCE – Year 6 Camps

Year 5 Sleepover

Sports Association and Catholic Co-educational Secondary Schools (SACCSS) competitions for Year 7 to Year 12

Year 6 interschool Netball, T-ball and AFL sporting competitions

Cedar Jump Rope for Heart ‘Jump Off‟ Day



Assembly Performances

Antonine’s Got Talent Competition for Year 5 to Year 9

Christmas Carols at Cedar Campus

Year 7 - 9 Performance Nights

Year 9 & 10 Music Technology

Instrumental Music Program

Antonine College Choir

Antonine Week School Fun Run

Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp

A number of social events including the Year 12 Graduation Dinner

Active Afternoon Sports Program

Footy Day

Lebanese Independence Day

Student Attendance Our attendance records show a low level of truancy. Our VCE attendance is at 95% of classes for most students which indicates that students are generally happy to be at school. This is also supported by the SIR student data which shows that students are mostly positive about being at school and do not have a high level of distress.

Student Satisfaction with the College

There is a high level of student satisfaction as evidenced by the strong participation in co-

curricular and optional activities and support for initiatives such as student leadership, College choir, music, drama, sport, fundraising, Social Justice and the Active After School Sports program.

STUDENT WELLBEING Average Student Attendance Rate The 2012 average attendance rate for students from Year 1 to Year 6 and from Year 7 to year 10 is listed in the following tables:

Average Student Attendance Rate By

Year Level

% of Students

Year 1 90.92%

Year 2 95.09%

Year 3 94.78%

Year 4 96.47%

Year 5 92.12%

Year 6 93.09%

Overall average attendance 93.75%

Average Student Attendance Rate By

Year Level

% of Students

Year 7 93.00%

Year 8 93.66%

Year 9 93.00%

Year 10 94.81%

Overall average attendance 93.62%

Student non-attendance is immediately followed up by the Cedar Head of Campus and St Joseph Campus Year Level Coordinators who report absences to the Office and contact parents.



LEADERSHIP AND

MANAGEMENT


Staff Attendance According to the August 2012 Census of Non-Government Schools, Antonine College had a total of 67 (61.49 full time equivalent) teaching staff. The average attendance rate per staff member for 2012 was 95% for teaching staff, 88.13% for non-teaching staff and 86.43% for all staff.

Staff Retention Seven teachers left at the end of the 2012 school year. Five teachers moved to other Victorian Catholic schools, one took a break from teaching whilst one returned overseas. Four teachers are on maternity leave. The proportion of teaching staff retained from the previous year is 79.66%.

Teacher Qualifications All teaching staff at Antonine College are fully qualified and registered to teach with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Teachers holding VIT registration have met professional practice standards and are required to renew their registration every five years.

Highest Qualification

% of Teaching Staff

Degree - Doctorate 0%

Degree - Masters 23.53%

Diploma - Graduate 23.53%

Certificate - Graduate 5.88%

Degree - Bachelor 94.12%

Diploma - Advanced 29.41%

No Qualifications Listed 0%

Our teachers hold a variety of qualifications which add to the College‟s capacity to deliver specific programs. Some staff are currently undertaking further post graduate qualifications including those who have been granted sponsorship through the Catholic Education Office Melbourne.

Staff Composition The composition of staff at Antonine College in 2012 is detailed in the following table.

Staff Composition

Number

Principal class 4

Teaching staff (head count) 67

FTE teaching staff 61.49

Non-teaching staff (head count) 49

FTE non-teaching staff 35.26

Indigenous teaching staff 0

Expenditure and Teacher Participation in Professional Learning All teachers are encouraged to participate in Professional Learning activities throughout the year, both internally and externally. The total expenditure for teacher participation in Professional Learning in the 2012 year was $64,800 with an average of $1053 per staff member.

Professional Learning Teams This year Professional Learning Teams led by College leaders were formed to explore the following areas:

Australian Curriculum – Focus upon the subjects of English, Maths, Science, History and The Arts

VCAL

Accelerated Learning Program Support

Alternative Year 9 Curriculum Program

ICT such as Movie Maker

Calmness and Meditation in the Classroom



LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Staff Professional Learning The total number of teachers who took part in Professional Learning for 2012 was 62. Many Professional Learning activities were undertaken by the College staff including the following programs:

Teacher Satisfaction with the College

Teacher satisfaction was demonstrated by the strong commitment to the Performance and Development Culture professional learning initiative introduced two years ago. The professional learning teams worked tirelessly throughout the year to learn about the areas of need outlined in the Annual Plan and to improve student outcomes. Increasing involvement in professional learning, training and ongoing opportunities plus informal and formal feedback further demonstrate teacher satisfaction with the College in 2012.

Accelerated Learning Program Support

Australian Curriculum Development in English

Mathematics History Science The Arts

Information

Communication Technology (ICT)

VCAL

RE Accreditation

Student Wellbeing

Creating Calmer Classrooms

Alternative Year 9 Curriculum Program

Movie Maker



COLLEGE COMMUNITY


Antonine College is committed to regularly sharing aspects of our school performance with the community via the College Newsletter, Student Assemblies, College Handbook, Student Planner, Parent Information Evenings, Students Reports, Parent/ Student/ Teacher Interviews, Antonine College Annual, and the College Website.

We believe that it is our responsibility to promote a partnership with parents who are the prime educators of their children. We aim to provide opportunities for parents to be an important part of the educational process and to be fully informed about their child‟s progress, the goals, curriculum and current educational developments and achievements at Antonine College.

We aim to foster the strong sense of community currently in the College by developing regular school events where the whole community can take part and be involved. Parents are encouraged to participate in and support the College in varied and meaningful ways, with the clear understanding that parental involvement is valued.

We also intend to foster and maintain the cultural and religious heritage of our students. The Maronite traditions as well as the particular family values held by our parents need to be nurtured whilst ensuring our students are fully equipped to be fully responsible and active citizens of Australia.

The Antonine spirituality of the Antonine Sisters needs to be celebrated and shared with the whole College community. Many of those who support our College value the Antonine Sisters charism and how this impacts on the staff and students.

We aim to connect the teaching staff to the wider College community by involving them in Maronite events whilst fostering further awareness and appreciation of the cultural and religious heritage of our parent community.

The celebration of Feast Days such as St Maroun, St Charbel and the Assumption of Mary is a very important part of Maronite and Lebanese culture and the College community devotes much time to these events. Our aim is to connect the College more with these Maronite Parish community celebrations.



COLLEGE COMMUNITY Achievements

Our student enrolment numbers have exceeded the projected figures for the College. The projected figure drawn up for 2010 was 700 students four years ago. Next year‟s projection of 780 students is very encouraging for the future growth of Antonine College. Not only do we have healthy enrolment figures at Prep and Year 7 but we have also enrolled new students across other year levels throughout the year.

Antonine College has developed a positive reputation in the community with many parents complimenting the discipline values and Church involvement of the College. Parents are very active in our College liturgies and celebration of the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. Parental support is excellent whether it is regarding discipline or welfare issues or attendance at College functions. Our parents show a keen support for the various activities offered by the College such as Student Assemblies, Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews, Athletics and

Swimming Carnivals, Camps, Musical Productions and the College Fete. Families who need pastoral support are attended by the Sisters, Priests and the Arabic Welfare Inc Coordinators and School Counsellor. We have assisted families who are New Arrivals to Australia by helping them settle into Australian life, making them feel secure and informed about their child‟s schooling. Parents are encouraged to visit the College and make appointments outside formal meetings to see teachers and coordinators if they have concerns about their child. Parents have indicated in the SIF data that they are generally happy with the College and with their child„s progress. They have indicated that they feel the Education in Faith component of the College curriculum is important and that students are provided with numerous opportunities to develop their faith. The values espoused by the College are seen by parents as an extension of the values they promote in their homes.



FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Financial Performance for the year ended 31 December 2012

REPORTING FRAMEWORK MODIFIED CASH

Recurrent income Tuition

School fees

Other fee income

Private income

State government recurrent grants $2,334,027

Australian government recurrent grants $6,734,692

Total recurrent income $9,068,719

Recurrent expenditure Tuition

Salaries, allowances and related expenses $5,825,392

Non salary expenses $1,531,819

Total recurrent expenditure $7,357,211

Capital income and expenditure Tuition

Government capital grants $170,000

Capital fees and levies $982,191

Other capital income $233,825

Total capital income $1,386,016

Total capital expenditure $222,191

Loans (includes refundable enrolment deposits and recurrent, capital and bridging loans)

Total opening balance $1,653,749

Total closing balance $947,924 Note that the information provided above does not include the following items: System levies charged to individual schools, intra-systemic transfers and diocesan supplementary capital fund (SCF) supported borrowings for primary schools. The information provided is not comparable with other educational sectors. This VRQA template is not comparable to the ACARA school-level income reporting requirements which are to be reported on the MySchool website. ACARA school level reporting requirements will require system level income from Government grants and some private income to be allocated by school. This will be a small adjustment in relation to the total level of school resources. At this stage, recurrent income from Government sources, school generated income and capital expenditure are to be reported by schools. Additionally when assessing the private income of the school include both recurrent and capital school fees



FUTURE DIRECTIONS

The strategic direction of the College in the next review period of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) within the context of 2011-2015 directions for Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Melbourne is the strong commitment to further improve student outcomes and consequently enhance the future career opportunities of Antonine students.

In the second year of our four- year School Improvement Plan (SIP) in 2013, our annual school action plan will continue to implement and monitor the learning goals in the following strategic areas:

1. Enhancing our Education in Faith 2. Enhancing Teaching and Learning

3. Promoting Student Wellbeing

4. Building Staff Leadership and Management

5. Strengthening School Community

Additional areas for College improvement next year include the following:

Implementation of the SIMON Learning Management System

Availability of a personal computer for each Year 9 to 12 student during their time at school;

Introduction of new Production and Sport electives at Year 9;

Introduction of Literacy support classes at Years 9 and 10;

Increased English as Additional Language (EAL) support;

Introduction of Information Technology and Performance Electives at Years 7 and 8

Implementation of three Prep classes in 2013. These classes will be referred to as the Foundation classes.

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