2011 Annual Report to the Community - Academy of Mary Immaculate

2011 Annual Report
to the School
Community
Academy of Mary
Immaculate
Fitzroy
REGISTERED SCHOOL NUMBER: 0467

ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATE, FITZROY
Contents
Contact Details ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Our College Vision ........................................................................................................................................... 2
College Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Principal’s Report ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Church Authority Report .................................................................................................................................. 6
College Board Report ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Education in Faith ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Learning & Teaching ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Student Wellbeing ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Leadership & Management ............................................................................................................................ 23
College Community ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Financial Performance ................................................................................................................................... 29
Future Directions ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Contact Details
ADDRESS
88 Nicholson Street
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
PRINCIPAL
PARISH PRIEST
SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR
Sr Mary Moloney rsm
Rev Thinh Nguyen
Mr James Baker
TELEPHONE (03) 9419 3044
EMAIL
WEBSITE
principal@academy.vic.edu.au
www.academy.vic.edu.au
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Our College Vision
Our Vision
The Academy of Mary Immaculate is a vibrant learning community grounded in the spirit and tradition of
Mercy. At the Academy young women develop a strong sense of social justice within a culture of
educational endeavour and individual empowerment.
Our Mission
The Academy of Mary Immaculate educates young women to develop knowledge, skills and attributes
that will empower them as global citizens of the 21st Century. The College is faithful to the teachings of
Jesus, the mission of the Catholic Church and the spiritual tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. We strive to
form centred women who are resilient and who have a sense of social responsibility in the tradition of
Mercy.
Centred women…
are women of integrity. Confident, passionate, and faith-filled, they give and command respect.
Resilient women…
experience joy and sorrow as part of life’s journey. They face the challenges of life with courage.
Mercy women…
possess a sense of social responsibility as caring and compassionate carriers of the Mercy tradition.
Their spirituality leads them to live faith-filled active lives of service to others.
Our Values
At the Academy we value
‣ the development of a spiritual identity within the Catholic context
‣ Commitment to the charism of Catherine McAuley and the compassionate works of the Sisters of
Mercy
‣ educational excellence that inspires and expands the mind
‣ The understanding that learning is a lifelong journey
‣ Personal commitment to social justice and educational opportunities for all
‣ Respect for and openness to people of all cultural and religious backgrounds
‣ Independence of spirit and connectedness to the wider community for the common good.
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College Overview
The Academy of Mary Immaculate is the oldest girls' secondary school in Victoria, having been
established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1857. From 1857 until the present day, the Academy has existed
on its original site in Nicholson Street, Fitzroy. The foundress of the Academy of Mary Immaculate was
Mother Ursula Frayne who is buried on the site.
While the College is rich in history and tradition, it also provides a modern and dynamic environment to
lead the students into the future and prepare them for their life journey.
The Academy of Mary Immaculate endeavours to promote the Catholic faith and philosophy and to
provide an environment in which the girls develop spiritually, physically, emotionally and intellectually,
according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The College offers a most comprehensive range of subjects both academic and practical and
caters for approximately 650 students from Years 7 – 12 who come from a wide area of Melbourne.
A Mercy School
The Academy of Mary Immaculate is one of several Catholic secondary colleges owned and
administered by the Sisters of Mercy.
As a community of believers, each Mercy school strives to proclaim the message of Jesus through the
distinctive spirituality of the Sisters of Mercy. This spirituality is marked by faith in Jesus Christ,
commitment to the primacy of love, an understanding of the world informed by faith and the celebration
of the eucharist in union with the poor and suffering. It is also marked by a devotion to Mary, Mother of
God and Mother of Mercy, a trust in God's loving providence, a respect for the dignity of the human
person and a strong sense of social justice.
Each Mercy Secondary School strives to reflect in its structures, curriculum and practices and in the
quality of the relationships within it, the particular spirit of mercy with Jesus lived and taught. Each
school endeavours to reflect its commitment to these values by expressing its unity and solidarity with
the poor, the unemployed, the distressed and the marginalized through its service to the community.
Through their faithfulness to the spirit of Catherine McAuley's vision, Mercy schools work to provide a
Catholic Education which enables the formation of the whole person imbued with those values which
Catherine exemplified.
And the challenge today remains the same - to integrate successfully in the light of the Gospel all the
different aspects of human knowledge and the formation of those Christian virtues which will enable the
students to live a full life in Christ. This challenge calls forth the very best that is in all of us - parents,
students, staff and all those who contribute to the growth of the College.
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Principal’s Report
At the end of the second week of school this year one of our new Year 7 students wrote of her
aspirations:
“I would like to make some more friends and get used to life at secondary school. Most of all I am
looking forward to becoming a Mercy girl.”
At the Academy we are conscious that Mercy is a calling to be lived and renewed each day. Our
students are proud to be women of Mercy and celebrate this joyfully at every moment but particularly on
Mercy day. Their involvement in social justice activities is a practical expression of their Mercy spirit.
2011 saw the Inaugural Young Mercy Leaders’ Pilgrimage to Dublin, followed by participation in World
Youth Day in Madrid. 22 students from 9 Mercy schools participated in this enriching experience. What
a joy it was to be in the presence of committed, faith filled students! At the conclusion of the Pilgrimage
the students expressed a desire to invite one of the keynote speakers, Sr Marilyn Lacey, to Australia.
This dream became a reality and we were privileged to host Sr Marilyn in March 2012 and to learn
about the organization she founded, Mercy Beyond Borders. In Sr Marilyn we witnessed Mercy in
Action. We look forward to supporting her work in the future.
The provision of opportunities for prayer and for participation in the sacramental life of the Church is of
paramount importance at the Academy of Mary Immaculate and all key events continue to be
acknowledged through the celebration of the Eucharist. We offer grateful thanks to our College
Chaplain, Fr Peter Varengo, for his ongoing support and constant availability.
The focus of the 2011 year at the Academy of Mary Immaculate was on “Teaching and Learning.” This
may seem a strange statement to make given that we are an educational institution and that Teaching
and Learning is our core business but in 2011 this was identified as a priority area and we worked
strategically and with significant and sustained energy to meet our identified goal:
“The Academy is a vibrant learning community which equips all members for the promise and challenge
of a constantly evolving future.”
In 2011 our emphasis continued to be on Contemporary Learning - engaged learning. Our vision in this
area was to incorporate a curriculum based on learning continuums, high expectations of student
performance, explicit instruction of essential learnings and a flexible and technologically rich learning
environment that allowed students to explore meaning and develop deep understandings. A further aim
was to provide access to technological learning spaces and portals to promote learning environments
and pedagogy that were student centred and personalized.
The College continued its involvement in the AGQTP (Australian Government Quality Teaching
Project) – “Student Centred Learning, Engaging Students in Learning and Teaching in a Contemporary
World”. Our aims for the project were to establish a Contemporary Learning Street at the Year 7 level, to
train students and staff in the use of significant e-Learning tools and to develop contemporary units
within departments.
The Year 7 Learning Street has been an exciting development and has transformed a traditional
classroom area into a colourful learning space with triangular group tables replacing the traditional
rows of desks, the installation of interactive whiteboards (all classrooms in the College have interactive
whiteboards), laptop trolleys and break out spaces with retractable walls. Students have benefited from
this change and staff have ensured that the space is used to its full potential.
Teaching staff were supported in their work through an extensive program of professional learning
organized and conducted by the Head of e-Learning and through the allocation of significant time to
develop contemporary learning units. Professional learning has been embedded even more thoroughly
in 2012 with students being dismissed early on 8 occasions throughout the year – thus giving staff the
opportunity for additional professional learning both whole school based and within departments.
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All Heads of Departments and Year Level Coordinators - Middle Management Leaders - have
undertaken professional learning with the aim of assisting them to hone their leadership skills and
develop effective teams.
2011 also saw the successful introduction of two VET subjects, Interactive Digital Media and Music at
the Academy. These two subjects sit alongside the VET programs offered through the Inner Melbourne
VET Cluster and our VCAL program as important senior learning pathways for students.
Our fruitful and mutually enriching relationship with Simonds College continues to grow providing the
opportunity for both schools to offer a wider range of VCE subjects as well as ensuring there were male
leads in the 2011 College Musical, “Grease”!
Our new College website was another exciting development encapsulating the story and spirit of the
Academy through the visual as well as the written mediums. The website highlights the richness of the
Academy Community - students, staff, parents, College Advisory Council Members, Parents’
Association Members and College Alumnae - a diverse yet united community – a happy community.
Our Homeroom structure and pastoral care programs continue to be important vehicles to assist us in
our desire “to form centred women who are resilient and have a sense of social responsibility in the
tradition of Mercy” (College Mission Statement)
In 2012 the Academy is celebrating 155 years – “155@88” – another significant milestone.
I thank all who form the spirited and dynamic community that is the Academy of Mary Immaculate and I
pray that we will all continue to walk in the footsteps of our foundress, Ursula Frayne.
Sr Mary Moloney rsm
Principal
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Church Authority Report
Mercy Education Limited (Mercy Education) is the delegated authority which oversees the operation
of the Education ministry of the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea
(ISMAPNG).
In November 2011, Mercy Education, a company limited by guarantee and constituted under the
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), became registered with ASIC. Prior to this and from 1997, Mercy
Education operated as Mercy Secondary Education Inc (MSEI), an incorporated association under
Victorian State legislation and served the needs of the education ministry of the former Melbourne
Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy.
Through its Board of Directors, Mercy Education is responsible for the governance and operation of ten
(10) Mercy sponsored Colleges owned by ISMAPNG. Mercy Education is the Employer of the Principal
and staff of these ten Mercy Colleges.
The Mercy Education Limited Board sets policies, appoints Principals, approves senior leadership
positions and fulfills due diligence in the area of finance and audit management, capital development,
risk management and litigation.
The existence of the Mercy Education Limited Association gives strength, support and solidarity to each
of the member Mercy schools - staff, students, College Advisory Councils and parents – as the work of
Mercy Education continues into the future.
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College Board Report
The Academy of Mary Immaculate College Advisory Council is an Advisory Council with Mercy
Education Ltd being the governing body.
Preamble
The College Council provides advice and support to the Principal and the Staff of the College. Members
of the College Council are valued for their wisdom and the contribution they make to the functioning of
the College and work together to ensure that the Mercy Ethos underpins the life of the College.
Purposes
The purposes of the Council are as follows:-
(a) To act as a consultative Council for the College and the Principal in the provision of Catholic
education.
(b) To promote the Mercy ethos and to ensure the charism is alive and central to all
deliberations.
(c) To assist the Principal and staff in policy making, including the formulation of foundational
documents.
(d) To assist in the preparation of the College budget and to recommend its adoption.
(e) To provide advice concerning the financial administration of the College. This could include
supporting the Principal with fund raising activities organised by auxiliary bodies associated
with the College.
(f) To give such practical support to the College as required in matters such as capital
development, the maintenance of College facilities and equipment.
(g) To take part in the strategic planning for the future operations of the College.
(h) To assist generally in developing relationships both within the College community and
between the College and the wider community.
(i) To facilitate the welcome of parents and children new to the College.
(j) To develop strategies for the local promotion of Catholic education.
Focus topics for College Advisory Council in 2011:
The following are some of the key areas discussed at College Advisory Council meetings during
the year.
‣ Religious Education at the Academy of Mary Immaculate
‣ Mercy Ethos
‣ School Improvement Framework – 2011 Annual Action Plan
‣ Contemporary Learning
‣ E-Learning
‣ ICT Strategic Plan
‣ Sustainability
‣ Website Development
‣ Policy Development
‣ College Masterplan
‣ Enrolment and Marketing Strategies
‣ Timetable Review
‣ The Dublin/WYD Pilgrimage for Young Mercy Leaders (Student Presentation)
‣ Formation of College Advisory Council Sub-committees
‣ College Financial Performance for 2011 and Budget for 2012
Focus for 2012:
‣ Religious Education at the Academy of Mary Immaculate
‣ Mercy Ethos
‣ Mercy Governance Structure - Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New
Guinea
‣ School Improvement Framework – 2012 Annual Action Plan
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‣ Building project – Science Centre
‣ Capital Development Fundraising Program
‣ Fees, Costs of Education, Bursaries, Scholarships
‣ College Masterplan
‣ Contemporary Learning
‣ E-Learning
‣ ICT Strategic Plan
‣ Policy Development
‣ Enrolment and marketing strategies
‣ Timetable Review
‣ College Financial Performance for 2012 and Budget for 2013
Mr James Baker, Chair
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Education in Faith
Goals & Intended Outcomes
The religious dimension of Christian life and experience underpins every aspect of life at the Academy.
We endeavour to develop in each student a spirituality and an ethical framework that enables her to live
a faith-filled, active life. This spirituality, based on the witness of Jesus and the role modeling of both
staff and students, is respectful of diverse faith traditions and cultures and is lived with a generous spirit
of service for others.
We are committed to providing our students with experiences that help them to explore and extend their
faith, to carry on the tradition of Mercy and to pursue authentic decision-making.
Catherine McAuley’s charism, exemplified in the spirit and tradition of Mercy, is brought to life in our
encounters within the classroom, our sacramental moments and our commitment to social justice.
CATHOLIC IDENTITY
Goal: The Academy affirms and proclaims its Catholic identity while respecting the personal spirituality
of each community member.
Outcomes
a. A shared understanding by all members of the Academy community of our Vision, Mission and
Values and our identity as a faith filled community grounded in the Mercy charism and the
Catholic tradition
b. The faith and spirituality of each member of the College community being nurtured and
supported.
c. A community hallmarked by respect and openness to people of all cultural traditions and
religious backgrounds.
d. The Religious Education curriculum and pedagogy is engaging, relevant and dynamic.
MERCY CHARISM AND TRADITION
Goal: The Academy is a Mercy community that calls all members into its charism, values and tradition.
Outcomes
a. A community grounded in the spirit and tradition of Mercy.
b. Accessibility to the history of Mercy as it has been lived at the Academy.
c. Young women who possess a strong sense of social responsibility and a commitment to social
justice.
d. An education that critically examines society’s values and nurtures the spiritual, personal and
academic growth of its students, preparing them for a faith-filled, active life of service.
Achievements
‣ Our Vision, Mission and Values Statement continues to be the guiding statement of the College and
the basis of all decision making. It is incorporated into all role descriptions, displayed in every
classroom and every area of the College and forms the basis of the staff Annual Review Meetings,
staff appraisals and all key decision making.
‣ Continued and significant engagement of the College Chaplain in the life of the College.
‣ Celebration of weekly Mass for staff, parents and students and the Sisters of the Nicholson Street
Convent.
‣ Acknowledgment of beginning and end of year and other key events eg Year 12 Graduation through
the celebration of Eucharist.
‣ Appointment of Director of Faith and Mission.
‣ Participation of staff in an annual spirituality day.
‣ Provision of appropriate avenues for the enhancing of links with other Mercy Schools
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‣ Continued welcome of Mercy Schools to the Academy to gain a greater understanding of the Mercy
story and of their Mercy roots.
‣ Representation at all Mercy Conferences and other appropriate Mercy and Religious Education
conferences and professional learning activities.
‣ Participation in the Young Mercy Leaders Pilgrimage to Dublin and to World Youth Day – a very
significant and enriching experience for all participants.
‣ Annual review of Religious Education Curriculum Years 7 to 12.
‣ Significant increase in staff gaining Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School
‣ Continued enthusiastic student participation in Seeds of Justice Conferences.
‣ Active involvement of a significant number of students in the Justice Group
‣ Continued support by both staff and students of Atherton Gardens Homework Club (working with
and mentoring primary school students from the Public Housing Estate).
‣ Positive student involvement in Community Action Week
‣ Successful Cultural Week held under the auspices of the SRC
‣ Sustained student response to Mercy Day Fundraising with a new record of $7000 raised.
VALUE ADDED
The Academy of Mary Immaculate adds value to the education of each student through a myriad of
activities.
Our College documentation and publications – Vision, Mission and Values Statement, Strategic Plan,
Prospectus, College Website, fortnightly Newsletter, Academian Magazine, Alumnae Newsletter provide
information about aspects of College life that exemplify who we are and the living out of our ethos and
mission. At the Academy of Mary Immaculate the above documentation provides a comprehensive
summary of all that happens at the Academy.
In 2011 some of these activities that enhance the Education in Faith area are:
‣ A formal Religious Education Program in Years 7 to 12
‣ Staff Beginning of Year Eucharist
‣ Student Beginning of Year and Investiture of College Leaders Eucharist
‣ Year 12 Graduation Eucharist
‣ Year 11 End of Year Eucharist
‣ Year 7 to 10 End of Year Eucharist
‣ Mercy Day Eucharist and celebrations
‣ Retreats and Reflection Days
‣ School liturgies, prayer services
‣ Justice Group
‣ Fundraising for those in need
‣ Pastoral Care Programs
‣ Peer Support Program
‣ Participation in the Young Mercy Leaders Pilgrimage to Dublin and World Youth Day
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Learning & Teaching
Goals & Intended Outcomes
We are committed to a tradition of scholastic excellence and the provision of a wide range of cocurricular
opportunities. We respect the right of each person to be a learner and we capitalize on
individual differences to maximize student engagement.
Among the hallmarks of successful learning and teaching at the Academy are the development of a well
rounded set of skills and attributes in each student and the capacity for each one to take considered
risks.
At the Academy passionate, talented and committed staff members contribute to a culture of learning
and teaching that invites students into the educational endeavour. This endeavour encourages the
sharing of existing knowledge and learning strengths, but also challenges all to engage with new
knowledge, new methodologies and new conceptual frameworks.
A life-long love of learning is fostered through students and teachers both engaging with ideas, people
and concepts that inspire creative processes and responses. Such processes and responses
encourage the innovative use of information and communication technologies in all fields of study.
When a young woman leaves the Academy she is well prepared to make a mature transition to further
study or the workplace.
A VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY
Goal: The Academy is a vibrant learning community which equips all members for the promise and
challenge of a constantly evolving future.
Outcomes
a. A personalized learning environment that equips each student to be a centred, resilient woman
of Mercy and compassion.
b. A teaching and learning environment grounded in the learning needs of each student.
c. All students at the Academy are offered engaging, purposeful and meaningful learning
programs.
d. The development of a concise pedagogical vision shared by all teachers.
e. A community that fosters a lifelong love of learning.
f. Students will develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning.
g. An improvement in student learning outcomes.
h. All students are able to access learning pathways that are challenging and meaningful.
i. Student access to a dynamic collection of resources that support the development of deep
knowledge, understandings and skills
j. Young women who are empowered, able to exercise leadership and to make a contribution to
society.
k. Students who are competent, knowledgeable, experienced with information and communication
technologies, and globally literate.
l. Programs that promote excellence and encourage all students to strive to fulfill their potential
and to achieve success.
Achievements
‣ 2011 was deemed the “Year of Teaching and Learning” and the College worked strategically and
with significant and sustained energy to meet our goals in this area.
‣ College involvement in an action research project – AGQTP (Australian Government Quality
Teaching Project) a Contemporary Learning project – “Student Centered Learning, Engaging
Students in Learning and Teaching In a Contemporary World.”
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‣ The successful introduction of two VET subjects, Interactive Digital Media and Music at the
Academy. These two subjects sit alongside the VET programs offered through the Inner Melbourne
VET Cluster and our VCAL program as important senior learning pathways for students.
‣ Continued development of VCAL Partnerships with outside agencies – offering of programs and
certificate courses.
‣ Implementation of the Year 7 Learning Street.
‣ Enhanced use of technology across the College.
‣ Installation of interactive whiteboards in every classroom in the College.
‣ Continued support for staff to use the SIMON Intranet more effectively.
‣ Encouragement of and support for staff to undertake Professional Learning and external post
graduate study.
‣ Participation by all teaching staff in ongoing and rigorous Professional Learning in the e-Learning
area.
‣ Continued development of individual pathways for students in Year 9 to 12.
‣ Review of timetable which focused on the provision of opportunities for Year 10 students to study
more VCE subjects and a review of the Middle School elective program.
‣ Successful and enriching trip to Italy.
‣ Continued enhancement of our relationships with Nishiyama High School, Japan and Simonds
College.
PROPORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING NATIONAL BENCHMARKS AT YEARS 7 AND 9
Academy students participate in the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy)
tests conducted by the VCAA for students in Years 7 and 9.
The NAPLAN for Years 7 and 9 students assess competencies in the following areas: Reading, Writing,
Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy and provide the percentages of students who met
the national benchmark .
The data does not include students who were exempt from participating in the NAPLAN, nor those who
were absent at the time of its implementation.
The NAPLAN results over the last 3 years reflect a consistently high portion of students at the Academy
of Mary Immaculate at or above the National Minimum Standards in the Literacy and Numeracy areas.
The Academy is an open entry school and does not exclude students who may have learning difficulties
and school refusal issues.
The College has targeted both curriculum areas, Literacy and Numeracy, with strategic planning and
curriculum initiatives to help maintain the high level of achievement that is evident at Year 7 level and
to lead to further student development and improvement at Year 9 level.
The Learning Support Department has strategically placed learning teams amongst the year levels to
specifically target students with learning needs and those with disengagement issues. For those
students with learning needs there has been the implementation of specific learning programs including
individual learning plans.
In Mathematics, the College’s involvement in the Purposeful Teaching in Mathematics Project in 2009
and 2010 has led to particular strategies being introduced to enhance the numeracy levels of the
College.
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Proportion of Students meeting National Minimum Standards in the areas of Reading,
Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy
PORTION OF STUDENTS MEETING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS IN YEARS 7 & 9
NAPLAN TESTS 2009 2010
2009–2010
changes
2011
2010–2011
changes
YEAR 7 READING 98.2 % 96.3% -1.9% 99.1 % 2.8%
YEAR 7 WRITING 99.1% 97.2% -1.9% 99.1% 1.9%
YEAR 7 SPELLING 99.1% 98.1%
-1.0%
99.1% 1.0 %
YEAR 7 GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION 98.2% 96.3%
-1.9%
100% 3.7%
YEAR 7 NUMERACY 99.1% 98.1%
-1.0%
99.1% 1.0%
YEAR 9 READING 98% 94.5% -3.5% 99% 4.5 %
YEAR 9 WRITING 98.2% 96.7% -1.4% 97.2% .5%
YEAR 9 SPELLING 100% 95.5%
-4.5%
97.2% 1.7%
YEAR 9 GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION 97.1% 96.6%
-.5%
95.4% -1.2%
YEAR 9 NUMERACY 99% 97.8%
-1.2%
99.1% 1.3%
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The Tables shows three successive years, 2009 to 2011, of Year 7 NAPLAN results at Academy of
Mary Immaculate. The 2011 cohort of Year 7 students achieved equal or higher levels in all areas when
compared with the previous two years, demonstrating a consistent and sustained performance across
all areas.
While changes across year levels may only reflect difference between various cohorts rather than a
significant increase or decline in student performance, the Year 7 NAPLAN results for 2011 are
nevertheless particularly pleasing when compared with past years.
The Table shows three successive years, 2009 to 2011, of Year 9 NAPLAN results at the Academy of
Mary Immaculate. The 2011 cohort of Year 9 students achieved higher results in reading and numeracy
compared with the past two years but achieved slightly lower results in grammar and punctuation when
compared with 2019 and 2010 and slightly lower results in writing and spelling when compared with the
2009 cohort.
NAPLAN 2011
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The Academy scores are displayed in blue. Also displayed are average scores for statistically similar
schools (SIM) and all Australian schools (ALL). The coloured bars indicate whether the selected
school's scores are above (green) or below (red) the other scores.
The results of the Academy of Mary Immaculate indicate that the College is performing extremely well
against both like schools and all schools.
YEAR 9 TO YEAR 12 APPARENT RETENTION RATE - PROPORTION OF YEAR 9 STUDENTS
RETAINED TO YEAR 12
YEARS 9-12 STUDENT RETENTION RATE 84.26 %
In the area of Learning Pathways, the Academy aims to build upon the strength of the Careers
Education program to establish individual learning pathways for all Year 9 to 12 students. Through the
growth of VCAL and VET provision, the Academy aims to establish Applied Learning pathways as
options for students.
The strength of student connectedness to the Academy and the support of a caring community also
contributes to the high retention rate.
MEDIAN NAPLAN RESULTS FOR YEAR 9
YEAR 9 READING 5.54 Score
YEAR 9 WRITING 0 Score
YEAR 9 SPELLING 5.27 Score
YEAR 9 GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION 4.99 Score
YEAR 9 NUMERACY 4.82 Score
The above table indicates the median Estimated VELS Equivalent Score achieved by Year 9 students in
Reading, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy nationwide tests as assessed by the
National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN ). Generally the state wide Median
scores are expected to be between 4.5 and 6.
Given the change of genre in the writing area there is no VELS Equivalent Score in 2011
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SENIOR SECONDARY OUTCOMES
In 2011
• 17% of students received an ATAR score greater than 90 with the College Dux receiving a score of
99.25%
• 37% received and ATAR score greater than 80
• 73% of our students received an ATAR score of 60+
100% of students who applied for Tertiary studies gained a 1 st round offer.
The fact that 100% of students gained a first round offer is an excellent result and one of which we are
very proud. It highlights the excellence of the Careers program offered at the Academy and the wise
advice given by our Careers Consultant and heeded by our students.
SENIOR SECONDARY OUTCOMES
VCE MEDIAN SCORE
32 Score
VCE COMPLETION RATE 100%
VCAL COMPLETION RATE 100%
POST-SCHOOL DESTINATIONS
TERTIARY STUDY 75%
TAFE / VET 25%
APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIP
-%
DEFERRED 0%
EMPLOYMENT
2 students did not
apply for tertiary
studies
STUDENT DESTINATION REPORT 2011
General Overview:
Total Number Year 12 Students: 92
Total Number Year 12 Students who applied for tertiary study 88
(please note 2 students left early in the year,:1 student entered the defence force and 1 student GAP year)
Total Number Year 12 who received a tertiary offer:88 (100%)
Total Number University Placement: 66
Total Number TAFE Placement: 22
Preference Summary:
Number of Students who received 1 st Preference: 52
Number of Students who received 2 nd Preference: 16
Number of Students who received 3 rd Preference: 10
Tertiary Destinations – University:
Australian Catholic University:
Deakin University
Latrobe University
Monash University
RMIT University
Swinburne University
University of Melbourne
Victoria University
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Tertiary Destinations – TAFE:
Box Hill
Kangan
NMIT
RMIT
Swinburne
VU
William Angliss
COLLEGE CURRICULUM
Core – Year Units
• Religious Education
• Pastoral Care
• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Science
• Visual Arts
Core – Semester Units
Languages other than English (LOTE):
• Italian & French
• Japanese
Performing Arts:
• Dance
• Drama
• Instrumental Music
• Music
Technology:
Information Technology
YEAR 7 YEAR 8
Core – Year Units
• Religious Education
• Pastoral Care
• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Science
• Visual Arts
Languages other than English
(LOTE):
• Students choose 1 of:
French, Italian or Japanese
Core – Semester Units
Health Science:
• Home Economics
Performing Arts:
• Dance **
• Drama **
• Music
Technology
• Information Technology **
Units marked with ** run in a 13 week cycle.
YEAR 9 Middle School YEAR 10
Core – Year Units
• Religious Education
• Pastoral Care
• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Mathematics
• Science
Middle School Electives
(Year 9)
Students choose 6 semester length elective units from
the list below:
Humanities:
• Justice, Money and You
• The Great Outdoors
• The Story of Oz – From the Dreaming to Federation
Languages other than English: (compulsory for year 9)
• French
• Italian
• Japanese
Performing Arts:
• The Craft of Acting
• Music Performer 1 & 2
• Dance Discovery
Technology:
• Focus on Food
• Multimedia and Design
Visual Arts:
• Ceramics
• Printmaking
• Textile Design and Construction
Core – Year Units
• Religious Education
• Pastoral Care (Seminar)
• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Mathematics
• Science
Middle School Electives
(Year 10)
Students choose 5 semester length elective units from
the list below:
Humanities:
• Australians at War
• Justice, Money and You
• Our World: The Big Picture
Languages other than English:
(optional for year 10)
• French
• Italian
• Japanese
Performing Arts:
• The Craft of Acting
• Dance Discovery
• Music Performer 3 & 4
Technology:
• Focus on Food
• Multimedia and Design
Visual Arts:
• Design
• Digital Art and Photography
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English
Language and Learning
• Accounting 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Art 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Biology 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Business Management 3 & 4*
• Chemistry 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Drama 1, 2, 3, & 4
• English / ESL 1, 2, 3 & 4
• English Language 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Food and Technology 1, 2, 3 & 4*
• Health and Human Devel’t 1, 2, 3 & 4
• History 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Interactive Digital Media (VCE VET) 1, 2,3 & 4
• International Politics 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Legal Studies 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Literature 1, 2, 3 & 4
• LOTE - French 1, 2, 3 & 4
• LOTE - Italian 1, 2, 3 & 4
• LOTE - Japanese 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Mathematics General (Further) 1 & 2
• Mathematics General (Specialist) 1 & 2
• Mathematical Methods 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Further Mathematics 3 & 4*
• Specialist Mathematics 3 & 4
• Painting
• Textile Design & Construction
English
• Language and Learning
• Her Story
VCE
• History 1&2
• Health & Human Devt 1&2
• VCE VET Music 1&2
• General Mathematics 1&2
• Food Technology 1&2
• Biology 1&2
• Psychology 1&2
• Aust and Global Politics 1&2
• Legal Studies 1&2
• Physical Education 1&2
VCE VET Interactive Digital Media 1, 2
VCE/VETIS
• Music Solo Performance 1, 2, 3 & 4*
• Music VCE VET 1, 2
• Physical Education 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Physics 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Psychology 1, 2, 3 & 4*
• Religion and Society 1 & 2
• Studio Arts 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Texts and Traditions 2, 3 & 4*
• Visual Communication & Design 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Vocational Education & Training (VET):
Includes: Hospitality, Community Services,
Community Recreation, Music Industry
Concept Development for Clothing Products, Multi-
Media & information Technology
• VCAL Personal Development Skills
• VCAL Work Related Skills
Units marked with a 3 & 4* will be offered to both Year
11 and 12 students in 2012
VALUE ADDED
The Academy of Mary Immaculate adds value to the education of each student through a myriad of
activities. These activities include
‣ Student Leadership Opportunities
‣ Comprehensive Careers and Pathways Advice
‣ Mercy Ethos Pilgrimage to Dublin
‣ Involvement in World Youth Day, Madrid
‣ Language / Cultural Tours to Italy, France and Japan
‣ Public Speaking and Debating
‣ Extension Opportunities eg Philosophy, Maths Enrichment, Art Enhancement
‣ College Production
‣ Private Music Tuition
‣ School Camps
‣ Year 10 Work Experience
‣ Year 10 Community Action
‣ Participation in Sporting Competitions
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Student Wellbeing
Goals & Intended Outcomes
We believe effective student management and well-being respects and embraces individual and cultural
differences and occurs in a climate of mutual respect and support.
We ensure each young woman is recognised, cared for and supported in developing to her full potential.
As a staff we make every effort to apply rules and procedures justly and consistently. We support our
students in their discovery of life’s joys and sorrows. We encourage them to laugh and find humour in
life, to look for the good in themselves and in others and to forgive themselves as well as others.
In our pastoral and organisational structures we seek to uphold Mercy as the key quality of caring and
progressive young women who are empowered to respond confidently and generously to their own
needs and those of others.
COMMITMENT TO WELL-BEING
Goal: The Academy staff works together in a cohesive and supportive environment.
Pastoral responsibilities, professional skills and expertise enrich each student’s educational experience
and her family’s relationship with the College.
Outcomes
a. The Academy’s Vision, Mission and Values are clearly expressed in all policies and programs,
as well as enacted consistently in College practices at all levels.
b. A community where the well-being of its members is nurtured by all.
c. A community that fosters resilient young women who have a strong sense of conectedness to
the College and with one another – “we are Mercy girls”.
d. Students who feel safe, supported and cared for.
e. Peer acknowledgment and appreciation of student achievements
f. Staff members who embrace the philosophy that they are first and foremost educators of the
whole person.
g. Each student’s family is appropriately informed, included in regular communication from the
College and encouraged to be involved in College life.
h. The continued positive involvement of students in Co-curricular Activities
Achievements
‣ The quality of relationships between members of the College Community
‣ Ongoing quality of student Pastoral Care by staff
‣ Pastoral Care Program continually adapted to better meet the needs of students.
‣ Continued enhancement of Student Leadership with students conducting College Assemblies,
making formal presentations to the School Council and organizing student activities.
‣ Increase in House Spirit as demonstrated through participation in Sporting Carnivals, activities and
Mercy Day.
‣ Continuation of work in the area of Cyber Bullying
‣ Enrolment of the College in the e-Smart program
‣ Successful introduction of Years 7 and 8 (Junior) Year Level Coordinator and Years 11 and 12
(VCE) Coordinator.
‣ Review of Key College Polices including the Discipline Policy now called the Student Wellbeing
Policy.
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STUDENT ATTENDANCE
At the Academy of Mary Immaculate roll marking is completed by an electronic roll marking system.
Rolls are completed by homeroom teachers both morning and afternoon, and by subject teachers at
each timetabled lesson. An SMS alert is sent to parents if students are absent for Morning Homeroom.
Student attendance is reported as a percentage based on the number of minutes present in class.
The average attendance rate for students at the Academy of Mary Immaculate is:
STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE 98.85 %
This is an excellent attendance rate and a significant improvement on the 90.8% student attendance
rate of 2010. Once again this highlights the fact that students feel safe and connected at school and part
of a caring community.
VALUE ADDED
Student Leadership
Senior SRC and Sport Leaders
SRC and Sports Leaders at Years
7 to 11
College Justice Group
Green Team
Peer Support
Sports
Basketball, Netball, Indoor
Soccer, Cross-Country Running,
Volleyball, Aerobics, Athletics,
Swimming, Indoor and Outdoor
Cricket, Tennis and Badminton.
House Sport - One day Swimming
and Athletics Carnivals are held
during term one.
Sports Achievement Night in
November.
Intellectual Pursuits
Tournament of Minds
Debating
Public Speaking
Voice Choir
LOTE Competitions
• Alliance Francaise Poetry
Competition
• Junior Italian Poetry Competition
• Australian Language Certificates
• Dante Aligieri Poetry Competition.
Australian Mathmatics Competition
Australian Science Competition
Engineering Awareness Program.
"Academian" The College Magazine
Hobbies and Clubs
Mathematics Committee
Science Club
RAGE (Read and Get Excited!)
Bookclub
VCE Book Club
Knitting Club
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual Arts Exhibition
Life Drawing Classes
Art Academy Team
Music: Symphonic Band, Jazz
Band, String Ensemble,
Ukelele Ensemble, College
Cantors, Chamber Choir, Dance
Club, Drama Club, Glee Club,
Annual College Production,
House Mercy Day Festival
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STUDENT SATISFACTION
A high level of student satisfaction can be evidenced by:
‣ Articulated pride in being a member of the Academy of Mary Immaculate community – “we are
Mercy girls”
‣ Strong commitment to the Mercy Ethos.
‣ Active involvement in the life of the College.
‣ Participation in Co-curricular and other activities.
‣ Committed and dedicated SRC Leaders and Sports Leaders.
‣ Ongoing involvement in numerous extra curricular activities and activities eg College Musical,
Glee Club, Cultural Day, Book Club......
‣ Enthusiastic participation in House Swimming and Athletics carnivals
‣ Sustained student involvement in the Social Justice Area.
‣ Year 12 Exit Survey
‣ Informal and formal feedback.
‣ High levels of student retention to Year 12
‣ Low levels of student absenteeism.
SIF SURVEY RESULTS
Comparative data from SIF Survey results in 2010 and 2011 indicates that students in 2011
have expressed a significant increase in levels of satisfaction in the following areas:
• Student morale
• Learning confidence
The data also indicates that a number of other areas remain constant in terms of student
satisfaction:
• Connectedness to school
• Student motivation
• Connectedness to peers
• Student safety
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Leadership & Management
Goals & Intended Outcomes
The Academy has a strong heritage and a long tradition of faith, adaptability and courage.
The wisdom, experience and expertise of all staff members make an enduring contribution to the
collective consciousness and the rich story of the Academy. Each staff member’s knowledge and skills
add value to the educational experience of each student and to her family’s relationship to the College.
We are enriched by the presence of the Sisters of Mercy in the Academy convent who play a vital role in
College life.
The stewardship of resources and care for the environment are the responsibility of each member of the
College community.
A well-devised Master Plan and maintenance strategy utilises the College’s resources in a manner that
maximizes their full value.
In the long term, we are committed to sustainability – in our buildings and our practices.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Goal: The Academy manages its resources to ensure the provision of quality education.
Outcomes
a. A staff climate that is characterised by shared vision, a strong sense of team work and a focus
on continuous improvement.
b. Effective and supportive models of appraisal for all staff.
c. The development and implementation of a leadership development plan for middle
management leaders which builds capacity for strong distributed leadership across the College.
d. A community of professionals who each exercise stewardship for the common good.
e. The successful implementation of the Master Plan which provides an inviting, comfortable and
appropriate learning environment.
f. A stable enrolment.
g. Enduring financial viability.
h. Prudent risk management.
i. Sufficient capital to meet the financial demands of the College.
j. A scholarship program that supports need and acknowledges student achievement and
endeavour.
Achievements
‣ Appointment of a new Leadership Team position – Director of School Operations. This new position
embraces a number of areas including – Timetable, Daily organization, Website development and
maintenance, Intranet Co-ordination. Establishing this position has enabled the streamlining of a
number of smaller organizational areas of the College into the one position and provided the staff
with one reference point. Given that this position is also a Leadership Team position, the Director of
School Operations is able to provide ready and timely information to the Leadership Team.
‣ Appointment of a new Archivist.
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‣ Empowerment of Staff in the Middle Management area. All Heads of Departments and Year Level
Coordinators have undertaken Professional Learning with the aim of assisting them to hone their
leadership skills and to develop effective teams.
‣ Protocols for a Finance Sub-Committee established with the aim of providing extra support to the
Business Manager and Principal.
‣ Provision of significant and ongoing time release for departments for curriculum planning and review
purposes.
‣ Ongoing and rigorous Professional Learning.
‣ Restructuring of our network infrastructure, in order to establish a virtual network
‣ The prudent expenditure of our DER funding of $620,000 including 308 computers (desktops,
laptops, iPads and Imacs)
‣ Ongoing upgrade of College facilities.
‣ Decision to build a Science Centre with planning well on the way.
‣ Continuation of the work of the Green Team and a Strategic Environment Management Plan.
‣ Achievement of our first star as part of the 5 Star Sustainability Certification.
‣ Ongoing marketing initiatives.
STAFF AT THE ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATE
The Academy of Mary Immaculate employs 86 staff - 60 teachers 26 support staff. The average
attendance rate/average number of days attended per teaching staff member expressed as a
percentage of the total number of days teaching staff were required to be in attendance was as
indicated below.
TEACHING STAFF ATTENDANCE RATE
These figures include staff on leave, including extended leave. If
teachers on long service, maternity leave, leave without pay and
other extended leave were removed from the calculation, the actual
average attendance rate/average number of days attended per
staff member expressed as a percentage of the total number of
days teaching staff would be higher. The attendance rate for 2011
is slightly higher than 2010.
86.92 %
STAFF RETENTION RATE 87.1 %
The proportion of teaching staff retained from the previous year reflects positively on staff morale and
the united community that is Academy. The Academy continues to recognize the dedicated service of
staff especially long standing staff. We welcome staff new to the College and are confident they will add
to the professionalism of staff already evident in the College.
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
Academy of Mary Immaculate teaching staff continue to be well qualified to meet the learning needs of
students. A number of staff are currently engaged in post graduate studies in the areas of Educational
Leadership, Mathematics and Counselling.
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TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
DOCTORATE 0 %
MASTERS 5.56 %
GRADUATE 37.04 %
CERTIFICATE GRADUATE 7.41 %
DEGREE BACHELOR 87.04 %
DIPLOMA ADVANCED 38.89 %
NO QUALIFICATIONS LISTED 1.85 %
EXPENDITURE AND TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
At the Academy of Mary Immaculate staff undertake a diversity of Professional Learning activities.
Professional Learning is strongly encouraged at the Academy of Mary Immaculate and significant
resources are allocated to support all staff in their professional learning. Professional Learning planning
forms a very important part of the Annual Review Meeting.
All staff are encouraged to know the value of lifelong learning and model this concept to the students.
During 2011 all teaching staff participated in 4 Professional Learning days held at the College – 1 day
focusing on spirituality, and the other 3 days focusing aspects of teaching and learning. The Head of e-
Learning has also conducted significant Professional Learning for all teaching staff in this important area.
The Director of Faith and Mission also conducted voluntary sessions for those staff seeking to gain their
Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School.
EXPENDITURE AND TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
DESCRIPTION OF PL UNDERTAKEN IN 2011
Full staff professional development meetings, in-house IT training, attendance at professional associations and
conferences, Catholic Education Office programs, degree studies, congregational ethos programs,
NUMBER OF TEACHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PL 50
AVERAGE EXPENDITURE PER TEACHER FOR PL $ 1,000
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TEACHER SATISFACTION
A high level of teacher satisfaction can be evidenced by:
‣ Strong commitment to the Mercy Ethos.
‣ Strong commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values Statement and the Mercy
Ethos.
‣ Strong commitment to the Strategic Plan 2009 – 2014.
‣ Strong commitment to the School Improvement Framework process
‣ Active involvement in the life of the College
‣ Commitment to and support of Pastoral and Co-curricular activities.
‣ Ongoing involvement in Professional Learning opportunities.
‣ Annual Review Meeting with the Principal.
‣ Appraisals of teachers in Positions of Leadership.
‣ Informal and formal feedback.
SIF SURVEY RESULTS
Comparative data from SIF Survey results in 2010 and 2011 indicates that staff in 2011 have
expressed a significant increase in levels of satisfaction in a number of areas. These include:
• Individual morale
• School morale
• Professional growth
• Student behaviour
• Curriculum processes
• Student motivation
• Respect for students
• Quality teaching
The data also indicates that a number of other areas remain constant in terms of staff
satisfaction:
• Work demands
• Student behaviour
• Student management
• Parent partnerships
• Teacher confidence
• Engaging practice
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College Community
Goals & Intended Outcomes
We believe that the Academy of Mary Immaculate is a community in every sense of the word. Our
College Vision Statement captures that sense of community
“The Academy of Mary Immaculate is a vibrant learning community grounded in the spirit and
tradition of Mercy. At the Academy young women develop a strong sense of social justice within a
culture of educational endeavour and individual empowerment.”
We are united by a rich and powerful history, the distinctive ethos of the Mercy spirit and shared
core values.
Enrolments at the College are steady and the students are very proud of their College and enjoy
coming to school. Students have made it very clear that “the best day of the school year is Mercy
Day” – the day where all members of the College community come together to celebrate Mass
followed by a day of shared fun activities.
A WELCOMING COMMUNITY
Goal: The Academy is a community where all members experience welcome and connectedness
to the College.
Outcomes
All members of the College community understand their role in creating community and their
responsibility for extending welcome and hospitality.
a. Each student understands her rights and responsibilities as a community member.
b. The Sisters of the Nicholson Street Community enrich the life of the Academy.
c. An engaging transition process.
d. An effective staff induction process.
e. An active Alumnae Association.
f. A positive and engaged parent body focused on the Academy’s Mercy identity and
educational priorities.
g. A positive working relationship with Simonds College and our feeder schools.
h. The Academy of Mary Immaculate community is a vibrant and involved body in the local
community.
Achievements
‣ A greater sense of community within the College.
‣ The promotion of the College to the wider community.
‣ The development of relationships between the College and outside organizations.
‣ Continued revitalization of the Parents’ Association.
‣ Continuation of work of the Alumnae Committee in engaging past pupils in the life of the College.
‣ Involvement of College Advisory Council in all key College initiatives.
‣ The introduction of a Parent Portal on the SIMON Intranet to enable parents to access their
daughter’s academic results.
‣ Continued student participation at College Assemblies / College Advisory Council Meetings
‣ Classical Concert has become a significant annual event in the life of the College.
‣ The talent of the art students highlighted in the end of year Art Exhibition.
‣ Development of new website which tells the story of the Academy through the visual medium rather
than the written.
‣ The implementation of a new College Uniform – now worn proudly by Year 7 students.
‣ The continuation and enhancement of the partnership with Simonds College demonstrated through
an inaugural combined Musical Production in 2011. Other initiatives are currently being discussed.
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PARENT SATISFACTION
A high level of parent satisfaction can be evidenced by:
‣ Strong commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values Statement and the Mercy
Ethos.
‣ Strong commitment to the Strategic Plan 2009 – 2014.
‣ Informal and formal feedback
‣ Year 12 Parent Exit Survey
‣ Parent / Teacher interviews
‣ Enrolment Interviews
‣ High levels of attendance at Information Evenings and College functions
‣ Active and committed Parents’ Association
‣ Attendance at Special Events organized by the Parents’ Association, eg. Year 7
BBQ, Mothers’ Day Film Night, Fathers’ Day Breakfast etc.
‣ Support of parents for College activities – Masses, Concerts, etc.
‣ Financial support through Parents’ Association Fundraising.
‣ General involvement of parents in the life of the College.
SIF SURVEY RESULTS
Comparative data from SIF Survey results in 2010 and 2011 indicates that parents in both
2010 and 2011 have expressed a significant increase in levels of satisfaction in a number of
areas. These include:
• Approachability
• Parent input
• Behaviour management
• Classroom behaviour
• Student safety
The data also indicates that a number of other areas remain constant in terms of parent
satisfaction:
• School improvement
• Teaching morale
• Reporting
• General satisfaction
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Financial Performance
REPORTING FRAMEWORK ACCRUAL $
Recurrent income
Tuition
School fees 1,125,532
Other fee income 663,546
Private income 415,315
State government recurrent grants 1,292,120
Australian government recurrent grants 4,032,977
Total recurrent income 7,529,490
Recurrent Expenditure
Tuition
Salaries; allowances and related expenses 5,825,061
Non salary expenses 2,106,370
Total recurrent expenditure 7,931,431
Capital income and expenditure
Tuition
Government capital grants 154,107
Capital fees and levies 625,074
Other capital income 0
Total capital income 779,181
Total capital expenditure 779,181
Loans (includes refundable enrolment deposits and recurrent, capital and bridging loans)
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.
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Future Directions
The Academy of Mary Immaculate is proud of its long and rich history and is proudly
celebrating 155 years of Mercy Education in 2012.
We pray that we are faithful to our Mission:
The Academy of Mary Immaculate educates young women to develop knowledge, skills and
attributes that will empower them as global citizens of the 21st Century. The College is faithful to
the teachings of Jesus, the mission of the Catholic Church and the spiritual tradition of the Sisters
of Mercy. We strive to form centred women who are resilient and who have a sense of social
responsibility in the tradition of Mercy.
May the God who has journeyed with us for the past 154 years be with us as we move forward
into the future.
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