Central Queensland Christian College Limited
ACN 058 556 764

School Sector:
Independent
Address:
Schoolhouse Street, Berserker, Rockhampton, Queensland 4701
Phone:
07 4921 0580
Fax:
07 4921 2088

Co-educational or Single Sex:
Co-educational
Year Levels Offered:
Prep - Year 12
Enrolments:
2005 Primary 21 Secondary 09 Total 30
2006 Primary 33 Secondary 12 Total 45
2007 Primary 39 Secondary 16 Total 55
2008 Primary 37 Secondary 13 Total 50
2009 Primary 44 Secondary 19 Total 63

Distinctive Curriculum Offerings:
Our excellent curriculum program is based on a Biblical world view and allows students to be well-grounded in basic literacy and numeracy while exploring a broad range of Key Learning Areas, developing a wide range of understandings and skills.

Extra-curricular Activities:

• Instrumental Music Lessons in drums and guitar are available.
• Chess team
• Robotics team

Many of our students are engaged in a range of extra-curricular activities outside the College. The College is located close to the Police Citizens Youth Club, Basketball Stadium, Soccer fields and Touch Football fields.

Social Climate:
There is a very positive spiritual and social culture in the College. There are many evidences of a positive peer pressure, where it is "cool" to do the right thing. This is reinforced through Values Education and the life example each of our Christian teachers provide.
Each teacher is a practising Christian and is available for pastoral care and support to students regarding any matter they may wish to talk or pray about. In addition, a School Chaplaincy service is provided by the founding church community. Pastor Tony Ponicke and Kent Hood visit the College regularly.

Parental Involvement:
Parents are welcome to join the Parents and Friends Association and become involved in classroom help, transportation for excursions and other voluntary work around the buildings and grounds.

STAFFING INFORMATION:

Qualifications of all teachers:
Principal, Mr Michael Appleton, Bachelor Degree
Head Teacher and Yrs 4-7, Miss Jacqui Toohey, Bachelor Degree
Years P-3, Mrs Lisa Tyson, Masters
Years 8-12, Mr Russell Gorge, Bachelor of Education (Honours) Physical Education and Science
Years 8-12, Mrs Lindy Anning, Bachelor of Education

Participation in Professional Development:

• In-house Induction for 2009 - All staff
• CSA Principals Retreat - Principal
• In-house mid-year professional development - All staff
• Understanding in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behaviour in Senior Secondary School - Russell Gorge
• Understanding in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behaviour in Middle School - Jacqui Toohey
• Curriculum Mapping with Dr Heidi Jacobs - Jacqui Toohey
• THRASS training - Lisa Tyson
• Creative Education Learning Institute - Jacqui Toohey

Total number of Teachers and Principal participating in at least one activity in the year: 5 out of 5

Total expenditure on professional development: $5,522
Average expenditure on Professional Development per Teacher/Principal: $1,104

Staff Attendance:
For permanent and temporary staff, the average staff attendance rate was: 97.9%

Proportion of Teaching Staff Retained from the Previous Year:
From the end of 2008, 1 out of 3 teachers were retained i.e. 33% of staff were retained for the entire 2009 school year.

KEY STUDENT OUTCOMES:

Average Student Attendance Rate:
The average attendance rate in 2008 was 93.55%.

Reading, Writing and Numeracy benchmark results for Years 3,5,7 and 9:
Because we have a small number of students enrolled in each of these year levels, a report of testing results would enable individual students to be identified. Such a report would be a breech of privacy and is not able to be provided. However, we are able to report that College students performed well in the test. Student results in this test were consistent with their results in regular classroom assessment. Any students experiencing difficulty had already been identified with relevant action taken.

Geography:
The entire Secondary class participated in the National Geographic Australian Geography competition with a significant proportion of the class receiving a High Distinction.

Robotics:
The Robotics team came first in the Central Queensland Robotics competition in the open dance category.

Chess:
The Chess team performed well in each round of the competition.

Apparent Retention Rate:
Number of Year 10 students in 2007: 3
Number of Year 12 students in 2009: 2
Retention Rate: 66%

Year 12 Outcomes:
One year 12 student has gained successful employment with an architectural firm.
One year 12 student is reported as being a full-time student.

Value Added:
Value was added to the lives of students, families and the community through:

• Positive spiritual influence in the life and example of all staff, and the centrality of Christ in the curriculum and philosophy of the College.
• Good leadership and governance.
• A quality education program and services of a standard equivalent or higher than the Queensland standards as defined by the Queensland Studies Authority.
• Good Teachers. Research shows that the teacher is single most important influence in improving learning. The College therefore employs dedicated Christian teachers that are able to add value to the lives of students.
• Buildings and Grounds that the community can be proud of.
• Sound Financial Management.
• A Commitment to the safety and well-being of all students.
• Continuous improvement.

Specific programs run to add value are:

• Values education for students.
• Professional development for staff.
• High School camp.
• Curriculum development.

Parent, Student and Teacher Satisfaction:
In the College's last review, a high degree of satisfaction was found amongst parents. The review identified a number of areas where improvements could be made, and the College is following these matters up.