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Term 4 Newsletter 2015 1

ASBAQ President’s Report

Hello ASBAQians

Our ASBA chapter

had a very

successful Term 4

professional

development day

at Villanova

College Sports

grounds, Tingalpa

on Friday 6th November 2015. The day

was once again well attended by our

members who enjoyed sessions led by

Helen Coyer, Deputy Executive Director

ISQ, Mark Grimes, Managing Director –

Blumark highlighting: on-line solutions to

enrolments and Record Management.

The afternoon sessions included a

presentation led by Alain Guillemain

Principal - Inexure Consulting – Cultural

Innovation and Peter Bycroft Managing

Director – Complihr - Compliance and

Risk.

Planning is well underway for our State

Conference “Delivering the Message”

from the 31 May to 2 June 16. I wish to

extend our appreciation to Elizabeth

Stannard and her professional

development team for organising both our

professional development days during the

year and also our State Conference next

year.

Elizabeth Stannard and I attended the

ASBA Board meeting in Perth on 27

September 2015 prior to the Perth ASBA

Conference. What a wonderful

conference it was, great speakers,

fantastic entertainment and time to catch

up with colleagues from across Australia

and New Zealand. ASBA Ltd now has six

National Strategic Partners, AON,

Alliance/Spotless, Camp Australia,

Higgins and Ricoh. We acknowledge their

wonderful support to our association and

a special thank you to our Executive

Office Pip Jones for the wonderful work

she does with our strategic partners. The

next meeting of the Board will be held at

Anglican Grammar School (Churchie) 7-8

April 2016.

It has been a very busy year for us all, I

am sure you will agree it is always good

to have an opportunity to catch up at this

“quiet” time at the end of the year when

our students and staff take a well-earned

break. Time to reflect and time to plan for

the exciting challenges and opportunities

in 2016. I wish to take this opportunity to

thank everyone on our ASBAQ

Committee for their hard work, energy

and commitment as we serve this great

association. Every blessing to all of you as

you also take a well-earned break with

your family and friends, have a safe and

happy Christmas, we will see you all again

next year.

Cheers

Lindsay Bovill

ASBAQ President


2016 ASBAQ Draft Calendar – Final Version to be circulated early 2016 February

19 Sunshine Coast RG Immanuel Lutheran College - 1:30pm

29 Management Committee Townsville

March 07 Darling Downs RG Toowoomba Grammar School - 1.00pm

01 Management Committee Townsville

TBA Brisbane Western/Northern RG TBA - 2:00pm

04 Brisbane Eastern/Southern RG TBA- 2:30pm

03 Gold Coast RG Australian Industrial Trade College – time

TBA

11 Annual General Meeting and Professional

Development Seminar

St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School – time TBA

25 Term 1 Newsletter details to the Editor

April 01 Term 1 Newsletter Distribution

May 07 Gold Coast RG The Southport School (TSS) – time TBA

09 Darling Downs RG Christian Outreach College - 1.00pm

13 Brisbane Eastern/Southern RG TBA - 2:30pm

06 Sunshine Coast RG Caloundra Christian College - 1:30pm



27 Term 2 Newsletter Distribution

31 Management Committee Conference Venue Townsville

31 State Conference Townsville

June 1-2

12

State Conference

Management Committee

Townsville

St Mary’s College - 12:00pm

12 General Meeting and Professional

Development Seminar

St Mary’s College - 2:00pm

July 25 Darling Downs RG Glenvale Christian School - 1.00pm


August 18 Gold Coast RG St Andrews Lutheran College (SALC) – time

TBA


19 Brisbane Eastern/Southern RG TBA - 2:30pm

05 Management Committee St Rita’s - 9:30am

19 Sunshine Coast RG St Andrews Anglican College - 1:30pm



September 02 General Meeting and Professional

Development Seminar

The Southport School (TSS) – time TBA

October 17 Darling Downs RG Toowoomba Anglican College and

Preparatory School - 1.00pm

28 Management Committee & Strategic Planning

Day

Churchie - 9:30am

November 03 Gold Coast RG Emmanuel College – time TBA

11 General Meeting and Professional Development

Seminar

TBC – possibly Ipswich Grammar Sports Field


04 Sunshine Coast RG Sunshine Coast Grammar - Christmas Lunch



December

02 Brisbane Eastern/Southern RG TBA – Venue & Time - End of Year Lunch

D E L I V E R I N G T H E M E S S A G E

31 May – 2 June 2016/Ville Resort-Casino/Townsville, Queensland


From The Regions

Darling Downs Region – 19 October 2015

Held at St Mary’s College Items discussed

Welcome to Ben Myers - new from Mary McKillop

Payment of maintenance staff supervisor

GAP students and payment arrangements

Automated debt collection add-ons

Security cameras (check 'dark fighter' cameras)

Fire safety advisor course mandatory?

Ratio of staff to boarders

Moderation allowance

On line time sheets though Data 3

P&F auditing

Electricity tendering

Recycling

Fair work ombudsman survey

On line WHS

Business Manager packages e.g. phone, laptop? for small school 100 students with P/T Business Manager

Office weeks per year

VoIP systems

Perth report Meeting Dates - 2016 Term 1 - Toowoomba Grammar School, 7 March Term 2 - Christian Outreach College, 9 May Term 3 - Glenvale Christian School, 25 July Term 4 - Toowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School, 17 October

Brisbane Western/Northern – 14 May 2015

No report available.

Gold Coast – 5 November 2015

Attendees: Michelle Gyde (A.B. Paterson College), Paul Salter (St Hilda’s School), Lisa Thomas (All Saints Anglican School), David Thornton (Somerset College), Yvette Brown (All Saints Anglican School), Stephen Cooke (St Andrew’s Lutheran), Heather Morris (Coomera Anglican College), Trevena Macleod (St Hilda’s School), Phil O’Connor (Emmanuel College), Ross Cardiff (The Southport School), Greig Bedggood (AITC), Phil Hinds (Trinity Lutheran College), Mirella Achim (Hillcrest Christian College), Dave Farrell (Hillcrest Christian College) Presentation: Matthew Jones and Steven Powell from CSR Bradford provided a very informative and interesting presentation on their Energy in Education Program for Schools, which centres on energy reduction and solar power.


Proposed Meeting Dates and Venues 2016: Term 1 - Australian Industry Trade College (AITC), 3 March Term 2 - The Southport School (TSS), 7 May Term 3 - St Andrews Lutheran College (SALC) -18 August Term 4 - Emmanuel College, 3 November Christmas Function: Lakeside Bistro - 5641 6066, 8 December at 1:00pm Other Business: State Government Grants – Various levels of increase, Workcover stress claims by teachers, GOLDOC Facility agreement (Commonwealth Games Facility Hire), Approved fee increases, LSL at half pay requests, Gold Coast representative for the ASBAQ management committee to take over from Ross Cardiff Thank you: To Mirella Achim and Dave Farrell from Hillcrest Christian College for your hospitality and hosting our group meeting. A huge thank you to Lisa Thomas from All Saints Anglican School for chairing this meeting. A very sincere thank you to all our members who attending meetings during the year and supported our regional group.

Brisbane Eastern/Southern – 7 August 2015


Sunshine Coast – 27 November 2015

Attendees: Frances Eriksen (Immanuel Lutheran College), Jason Hauser (Good Shepherd Lutheran College), Mike Healy (Pacific Lutheran College), Mark McFie (Immanuel Lutheran College), Lyn Stokes (Sunshine Coast Grammar), Steven Austen (Suncoast Christian College), Ian Bloxham (St Paul’s Lutheran College), Simone Hayden (St Andrews Anglican College), Beryl Hastie (Caloundra Christian College), Margaret Sweeney (Nambour Christian College), Sue Rowbury (Nambour Christian College). Items discussed: This meeting was hosted by Margaret Sweeney at Nambour Christian College. Professional development for this meeting included a presentation on Sustainability Issues for Schools and Emerging Trends in School Architecture. Our presenters were Mr Noel Gallagher, General Manager Sales Strategy and Sustainability from Programmed and Mr Cameron Conwell from Conwell Architects. A big thank you to Margaret Sweeney for their hospitality and offering to host this meeting. I would also like to thank Shane Brotherton, State Sales Manager Qld from Programmed for sponsoring our lunch.

Townsville & North



ASBA 2015 – Perth - Embracing Diversity By First Time National Conference attendees

Tim Grandy – Business Manager, Prince of Peace Lutheran After months of waiting, trawling through the app, working out which sponsors events to attend, who would be speaking, what to see in Perth, complete the 2016 budget, it was time.

Arriving on the Monday at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre to be greeted by the smiling faces of the event staff and being handed the essential conference tools and constant companion for the next three days: the Conference Satchel complete with program and power bank.

The Conference started Tuesday morning with a bang or rather bagpipes as the drum band of Perth’s Scotch College marched through and then out of the auditorium. This was followed by the Mercedes and Trinity College’s choirs’ rendition of the National Anthem.

Dr Noel Nannup then delivered the welcome to country where he explained the process that starts with tolerance, which leads to acceptance, dialogue and then culminates with inclusion. Wow, my mind was spinning and we were only 30 minutes in.

Over the next three days we were treated to so many inspiring and different speakers with stories to tell about embracing diversity. They spoke about their varied backgrounds or an event that had happened to make them diverse and the benefits from that diversity. It challenged us to embrace diversity in the areas of Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Culture, Governance and Technology. As Keith Suter the futurist commented “diversity strengthens society.”

The conference didn’t stop when it came time for morning tea or lunch with an exhibition of such an assorted range of our favourite vendors and so many new ones with great products and offers to get the Business Manager thinking.

The symbolise of the finale, the Gala Dinner, “Fire and Ice” as being opposites so diverse yet coming together in the same venue as one was not lost.

Bring on Sydney 2017 (after Townsville 2016 of course). David Cantwell - Business Manager, St James College It is an honour and a pleasure to be asked to say a few short words about my experience at ASBA2015 and to formally thank the committee for granting me a bursary to attend. It recognises that culturally diverse colleges such as St James College in Brisbane would normally not have the resources to fund a weeklong conference of such quality.

I was looking forward to industry specific topics and thought provoking presentations. Having been to many conferences over the years, it is rare that you can say that all the presentations hit the mark. As was the case in 2013, ASBA2015 presented speakers that were engaging, relevant and articulate. Karen Tighe was an inspired choice as Master of Ceremonies and added a touch of glamour to the proceedings.

I was inspired by Glenn Mitchell’s honest account of his experience with depression, made all the more poignant by the fact that his wife Karen was the Master of Ceremonies. The ever reliable Keith Suter never fails to articulate current events trends and challenges to his audience.

When we heard Rabia Siddique talk about how she found herself in a life or death hostage situation, I was reminded that ASBA 2015 – Perth - Embracing Diversity real leadership sometimes comes from great adversity.

Mountaineer Patrick Hollingworth’s presentation was one of those “wow” moments when he challenged us to look at new ways and doing things.


My pick of the funniest presentation I would attribute to Mick Colliss. He followed his dream to represent Australia at something, even if that was Sudoku, a puzzle game he had never played or even understood.

The conference highlight for me, and I suspect many others was hearing Michael Crossland close the conference with his presentation. His story of survival against all the odds plus the deep love he has for his mother kept the delegates in a state of hushed admiration.

Congratulations to the organising committee who did a fantastic job. The social events were exceptional and placed Perth and WA in a positive light for all delegates.

My thanks again to the committee for making it possible for a little school like St James College. Catherine Wissemann – Bursar, Redeemer Lutheran College There is an old saying ‘Lutherans don’t like change’. After attending the ASBA National Conference in Perth in September this year, I now feel sorry for the ‘Lutherans’ of the education system as it became evident from the speakers that change is inevitable, increasing exponentially and we need to embrace diversity and adapt to that change.

The variety of speakers - from futurists to comedians; human rights lawyers to business and financial commentators; architects to Antarctic expedition leaders - all spoke on their perception of how to embrace diversity. They spoke of tolerance, adaptation, acceptance, adversity, change, collectivism, individualism, hierarchy, networking, accessibility, reconciliation, respect, sharing, synchronisation, uniformity, understanding and variety. There is diversity in ability, personality, attitude, skills, experience, sexuality, ethnicity, culture, and the delivery of education. I returned to work with a number of random thoughts, some blatantly obvious, others more obscure.

Since the arrival of Europeans in Australia, Australia has become a melting pot of cultures. We need to understand the cultures we are working with by not using our judgements of ‘good’ and ‘evil’ but instead develop a cross cultural competence of open attitudes, self-awareness, cultural knowledge and cross cultural skills.

These cross cultural skills will help employees of the future in a world that is shrinking as technology increases and international business becomes more important; where managers worldwide are becoming more sophisticated. With the increase of technology, the young people of today are embracing digital pedagogy, digital content, digital spaces and digital skills that will equip them to become the freelance employees of the future. Science, technology, and economy are the fastest growing jobs of the century so educators should not underestimate the value of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Moore’s Law (19/04/1965) predicted the power of computers will double every 18-24 months and the price of computers will halve every 18-24 months. The modern workplace will change every five years. In the future, computers will do a lot of the repetitive, manual tasks leading to the possibility of less jobs and increased unemployment. However, Educators can future proof students for future employment opportunities that have not been recognised yet by teaching them resilience through self-confidence and self-reliance; and encourage them to be risk takers, to do something uncomfortable in order to confront, overcome and thrive. Educators need to encourage increased mental flexibility through forced adaptation, increased memory, increased visualisation, increased speed of thinking; and management of fear and emotion.

Educational facilities need to explain to parents why they are investing in technology, what it is doing for the students and what students are expected to learn. Remember more is not better, but instead focus on the effective use of technology. Education facilities remain valuable places where students can still be encouraged to interact socially; network; be given independence; provide a haven from outside factors, and exercise.

The power of one – one person, one school, one community, one world? You don't know when you will be called upon to change the life of many, knowingly or unknowingly. So much in our lives is beyond control but we do have a choice in how we respond to it. Do we hide or confront?


We are continually asked to do more with less so we must choose to change our narrative. What is the tool to use to counter and overcome bias? It is protecting and preserving hope.

Have a plan. Write it down. Do a SWAT. Get into your strength zone. Align your goals with the parents’ values. Copy the best. You need to outrun only your immediate competitor. Attack your rival’s weakness and show you have fixed their ‘problem'. Find reasons to celebrate. Advertise your ‘nowhere else’ experiences. Show respect. Make people feel they belong. If you want it badly enough, stick to it. Fight for it. Make it happen. Believe in yourself. Be the first to the future! Carole Thomas – Asst. Business Manager, Caloundra Christian College Another conference that exceeded my expectations. I was impressed with the level of speakers who gave of their time to share with us their knowledge, experience and humour.

Hearing people like Rabia Siddique, Glenn Mitchell, Rachael Robertson and Michael Crossland inspired me to be not only a better leader/manager but also a better person. Hearing their stories of survival, heartache, endurance and ultimately success, were fantastic reminders that we can achieve anything we want, in life and in our careers, if we remain positive and share with the people who are important to us, we too can be positive role models to our colleagues, staff, family and friends.

Other speakers provided much needed advice and information on relevant and up-to-date topics that are relevant to our education environment. Having the opportunity to talk with many of these speakers via the conference app was a wonderful inclusion this year and proved to be a much more convenient way of asking questions or making comments.

I also liked the way we had the opportunity to choose elective workshops. This gave us a chance to sit in a different setting, again mingle with new people and choose something that specifically interested us. I attended the Human Resources and the Culture sessions and enjoyed both.

As always, the venue, food and social activities were all planned well and gave me a chance not only to get to know other colleagues, but also to see a bit of Perth. The Night at the Museum was a definite highlight of the week.

My experience was a huge benefit to me and I look forward to attending ASBA conferences in the future. Thank you ASBAQ for the opportunity to attend the ASBA Conference in Perth. Stephen Greener –Business Manager, Grace Lutheran Primary School The exciting agenda for the Perth ASBA Conference 2016 lived up to expectations! The insightful and motivating speakers, balanced with humour, made the experience unique and thoroughly enjoyable. The break-out sessions were also a new (at least for me) and worthwhile experience, one I would love to see happen again. One thing that struck me was the clear focus on change and disruption due to technology; the messages of many of the speakers were very closely aligned to helping delegates understand the nature of change and the need to become used to constant disruption. The nature of the challenge was highlighted clearly with suggestion that the ‘business goal’ of schools is ‘future proofing’ students, and how can this be achieved in an environment of uncertainty and constant change.

For me, what I took away from ASBA 2015 was the reinforcement of the fact that people matter for success. The key to managing change and adapting to disruption is the recruitment, retention and development of the right people; a healthy appetite for change and an understanding of more than just the ‘micro environment’ are just as, if not more, important than traditional skills. The smaller, flexible, and adaptable team is critical to success. It was also pleasing to hear messages, in amongst the technology and disruption, that we must always separate technology from people, and be careful not to use technology for technology’s sale; always try to understand when technology helps and when it hinders.


My sincerest thanks to ASBAQ for supporting my attendance at this conference. Claire Tang – Finance Manager CCM Schools The conference is something I look forward to every second year. The program was packed with quality professional development and social opportunities, especially if you started the morning with boot camp. Being my first time in Perth, the location was central to all the evening events too.

There was plenty of opportunity to network with colleagues, share ideas, empathise and point one another in the right direction. The presentations were thought-provoking, relevant, humorous, and forward looking. The speakers chosen were outstanding. I particularly enjoyed Rachael Robertson’s story, the challenges she faced …’Every job has an Antarctic winter’… and the guidelines she established…’No triangles’, and ‘Find reasons to celebrate’.

Todd Sampson provided tips to work more effectively by reducing interruptions, getting more sleep and taking a break from technology in all its intrusive forms. I think most attendees were moved by Michael Crossland’s story as he overcame such challenges we may never have to experience.

As our group of schools have sister colleges in NSW and SA, we could tap into state based knowledge particularly relating to funding.

The Conference App was an excellent tool, allowing posting of questions and receiving feedback immediately. Great for those of us who are reluctant to take to the microphone!

Thank you to the sponsors for their financial commitment and ASBAQ for the generous scholarship, looking forward to ASBA 2017!

Betty Bursar Does Perth


Well for those of us who went it seems like a life time okay, back amongst the reality of the day to day grind or should I say the end of Term 4 horrors. For those of you who didn’t get to go it was only ever the dream that never was. But if you stretch your mind back you will remember a flight, a drive or a train trip that got you across the Great Dividing Ranges and the desert to Perth and wasn't it a great conference? Well done Mike (hope he doesn't mind me calling him that, but Michael seems too formal for someone you have seen bopping on a dance floor late at night), Baiju and his team for organizing the 2015 Conference and a Business Manager’s professional development highlight of the year. There always seems to be a debate about what is the best thing about the National Conference and the answer can also differ on whether you are asking a conference veteran or a conference newbie. You have the purists who say it is the presenters and speakers, but speakers are an individual thing, some resound with one person but not with others. Personally I loved the no quit attitude of Mick Collis Australian Sudko Representative and humanitarian Michael Crossland, others so wanted the autograph of Todd Sampson or to marry Dan Gregory. You have the socialites who openly say they go for the social program, and who can dispute Asbaqians socialise like no other State. You have the tech heads who like to see the new toys and who love the trade expo seeing all the new gadgets, products and services that are out there. Finally you have the networkers, who may find the speakers not all relevant or their cup of tea, the trade expo out of their price range and like to be in bed by 8.30pm, who will tell you the best thing you get out of a conference is spending time with likeminded peers who do the same job as you. You bounce around ideas and you get solutions to those little problems that have been lingering. Plus more importantly you discover you’re not so special after all, that everyone one else is behind with getting their budgets finalised, have over budget building projects and a school community that also thinks money grows on trees and you go home feeling recharged and able to leap mountains. Or well small inclines until the day to day reality takes over again and you’re living on coffee and chocolate and wondering why you do what you do. I will leave you to decide what sort of conference group you belong to and for all of the above reasons encourage you to start saving now for Sydney 2017 or Townsville 2016. ASBA Conferences there truly is something for everyone! Well I know the question on everyone's lips is "Who Won Last Man Standing" and I can easily give you a long list of who didn't but the who did is much more complicated. We have to exclude sponsors, we have to exclude Queensland ex-patriots from across the border and those who went home to bed before our venue closed and we have left a dozen possibilities. However due to the lack of a bar or even a bottle shop open nearby (I am sure other hotel guests were pleased that idea was unable to become reality) this group also went home to bed early. So the winner by default and who promises he stayed up for a while after returning to his hotel is Phil Hinds the only person whose hotel in Perth had a bar open after 10.30pm for a night cap - well done Phil for forward planning. In regard to the missing native animal alert from Rottnest Island for a missing quokka (rat/wallaby cross) that occurred during our Queenslander stay, I know nothing about same but might suggest Western Australia wildlife officers may want to check the back pack of a certain sponsor. As completely without any encouragement one was seen entering said back pack on a restful and scenic Sunday afternoon spent on Rottnest. The other observation made while out and about in Perth is that road works cause dramas irrespective of which state your reside in and council departments all must have the same filing system – called “Unreliable”. As on a Saturday morning walk we watched two separate work crews show up to work on the same stretch of road and ended up with even more traffic bedlam as both had permission to redirect traffic into the same lane – it didn’t appear to be working well. Well other than providing entertainment for the pedestrians watching that is. Well Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year. I am now off to put a deposit down on that little house I saw on the Swan River cruise to Fremantle. Just don’t tell Treasurer Gary where I borrowed the funds from.


Love to you all Betty Bursar

Regional Group Conveners....and their email details

Brisbane Eastern/Southern Noel Williams [email protected]

Brisbane Western/Northern John Fitzgerald [email protected]

Darling Downs Graham Woolacott [email protected]

Gold Coast David Dobbie [email protected]

Sunshine Coast Mark McFie [email protected]

Townsville & North Ann Chalmers [email protected]

ABSA Qld Office Bearers

President: Lindsay Bovill (ASBA Board): [email protected]

Immediate Past President: Ross Cardiff (ASBA Board)

Vice President: Elizabeth Stannard: [email protected]

Secretary: Toni Williams: [email protected]

Treasurer: Garry Bodinnar: [email protected]

Additional Members of Management Committee

Steve Austen [email protected]

Donna Foxwell [email protected]

Ed Gleeson [email protected]

Mark McFie [email protected]

Colette Phillips [email protected]

Kym Schultz [email protected]

Noel Williams [email protected]

Sub Committees # denotes committee chair

Professional Development #Elizabeth Stannard, Garry Bodinnar, Lindsay Bovill, Ross

Cardiff, Donna Foxwell, Mark McFie, Kym Schultz

Finance & Constitution #Garry Bodinnar, Steve Austen

Newsletter & Calendar #Colette Phillips, Noel Williams

Scholarship #Lindsay Bovill, Ross Cardiff, Garry Bodinnar

Membership #Noel Williams, Colette Phillips

Social #Kym Schultz, Colette Phillips, Toni Williams

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