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2014 ANNUAL REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Annual Report 2014 School Context

College Board A Message from the Chairman

College Principal A Message from the Principal

College Captains A Message from the College Captains

Community Engagement Parent and Student Satisfaction Teacher Satisfaction

The Learning Environment NAPLAN Results Higher School Certificate Resuts Student Retention Rate Post Schools Destination Table

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Staff and Professional Learning T-12 Professional Learning Program Professional Development Activities Teacher Standards Workforce Composition

Leadership and Governance Pastoral Care | Student Welfare Discipline Recognition of Student Achievement Reporting Complaints Resolving Grievances Educational and Financial Report Attendance Policies and Procedures College Improvement Targets

The Christian Foundation of the College Initiatives Promotion Respect & Responsibility

Financial Strength - Building for the Future Enrolment Policy and Process Scholarships Student Population Summary of Financial Information

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Located in Fletcher, Newcastle, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College is a non-selective co-educational independent school that offers children the opportunity to complete their entire education journey (Preschool to Year 12) on the one campus. We accept and encourage students of many backgrounds and walks of life to become equipped for life by a distinctive education for the heart, mind, body and spirit. Our founding vision of a Christian learning community remains core and is embedded in the fabric of the School as we strive to inspire students to learn, lead and serve in a caring, Christian environment.

Our values-based education philosophy ensures the College consistently produces graduates of outstanding character who aspire to make a positive difference in the world. A Bishop Tyrrell education is a gift for life — an education that empowers students to learn for life, lead for life and serve for life.

We are committed to developing a culture of high expectations that nourishes the development of creative, confident, accomplished young men and women. We acknowledge the importance of student engagement, of challenge and active learning opportunities. Learning experiences are increasingly personalised—shaped in response to the students’ stages of development rather than their age or year level.

Bishop Tyrrell students are encouraged to develop a ‘growth mindset’, understanding the diverse and dynamic nature of intelligence. They all need security, support, and confidence in themselves and belief in the power of their own commitment to learning.

Our whole-College pastoral curriculum and approach to learning is based on Christian values, and emphasises our model of Christian leadership, character development, peer relations, the caring classroom and service learning.

SCHOOL CONTEXT

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Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College first began operating as a school in 1999. Since then the College has grown to a P-12 College operating in the Anglican tradition.

The College was founded as an initiative of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle and operates on its campus, which is a six hectare site at Fletcher, one of the growing suburbs of the City of Newcastle.

The College’s objectives are to promote excellence in all things, encouraging students to challenge themselves and to achieve their full potential.

Students are encouraged to become independent, critical thinkers with an ongoing love of learning.

The College is a member of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AIS). The College also has established interactions with other Diocesan and Independent Schools in the Hunter Region to provide culture and education and sporting links for students as well as professional interactions for staff. This occurs through the Hunter Region Independent Schools (HRIS) Association as well as HICES, AICES, CIS, IPSHA and AHISA.

The College is governed by a Council whose members are appointed by the Anglican Bishop and Diocesan Council of the Newcastle Diocese of the Anglican Church. The College’s Board met 14 times during the year 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014. The College operates under a structure of the Principal with a Senior Executive who assists the Principal in the administration of the College.

The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle assists with the financial management of its schools through the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation (NASC).

The NASC provides Anglican Schools in the Newcastle Diocese with financial management and support through the NASC Schools Management Division. With the assistance of the NASC, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College during 2014 worked on improving its level of operational efficiency and the quality of its financial information. The NASC provides a service to the College ensuring compliance with financial regulation and standards and the provision of financial information to external organisations.

In March 2014, the school principal, Mr Bruce Rixon, resigned. Following his resignation, the Deputy Principal, Ms Leanne Lynch, was appointed Acting Principal of the College for the remainder of 2014. A major task undertaken by the College Board during the year was the seeking out and appointment of a new College Principal. Mr Peter Moulds was appointed to commence duty as College Principal in January 2015.

During 2014 the College continued to grow and there were a number of initiatives which the Board oversaw. These included:

1. Student numbers growing from 734 students at the beginning of 2014 to 780 students at the commencement of 2015;

2. The completion of the construction of a Preschool on the College grounds enabling College to provide an educational experience for families from Preschool through to Year 12;

3. The investigation, preparation and planning by the Board and the Senior Executive of the College for the future providing for growth into a three stream Primary and Secondary school;

4. A review of the Masterplan for the future development of the College including detailed planning for additional buildings and infrastructure to provide for increased student numbers over the next five to ten years;

5. A review of the administrative structure and teaching appointment requirements of the College currently and into the future.

The Board looks forward to the further development of the College in a growth area of the City of Newcastle.

Warwick K Gilbertson Chair of College Board

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALStriving for a Better Tomorrow

Poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote that “progress is the activity of today for the assurance of tomorrow.” Everywhere you turn across Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College; there is improvement, planning, innovation, great teaching and learning. The College is a complex and developing educational institution.

Despite significant trends in Australian history, culture and educational policy, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College continues to reinforce and redefine itself without relinquishing any sense of our history, identity, quality or position within the broader educational sector in New South Wales and Australia.

At Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College we are committed to being egalitarian and hospitable to all, regardless of wealth, ability, culture or rank. We have a philosophy and work ethic that values effort over station. We embrace tradition, and respect those who sacrifice their lives for others. We recognize that innovation and problem solving are at the heart of our pioneering spirit. We encourage an acute sense of humility, service and compassion. We seek to faithfully honour our mission through the teaching and exploration of the Christian gospel and its inherent values. Above all, we believe in the potential of young men and women.

It is an extraordinary time to be young, and it is our challenge to provide an extraordinary education for the young. As we prepare our students in every way possible to be citizens of the global environment, to be contributors to it and to believe that they can make a difference. We seek to ensure that Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College is as open as possible to the world and offers all of our students the widest possible range of opportunities.

One School, One Future

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College continues to challenge, equip and encourage students to acquire a transformational world view, and to develop a generous spirit as well as a steely determination. At the College, students’ progress from managing their own lives, to making a significant difference in the lives of others through active participation in the diverse programs offered in the College community: precursors to participating in and serving the wider local, national and international community as adults.

The College’s educational program continues to be comprehensive in that it caters for the great diversity of students’ learning needs. It treats them as individuals, supports their learning in a challenging and inspiring team culture, and helps them to consider what they can do for the world as well as what they may need from it.


Looking to the future, the College Board and staff have a real sense of mission about what we do, and to be part of that mission is as exhilarating as it is rewarding. Today we share in that vision, and it is our task to carry it within our hearts in perpetuity for the next generation of young men and women.

2014 involved significant planning and management of timetable preparation, staffing allocation and induction of new staff and a new management model for the College. An exciting building plan is underway for the Primary School with new facilities being designed, and the College Master Plan is springing to life. We are determined that all our future facilities will be world-class, reflecting our quest for excellence and our learning philosophy.

In 2014 the College has been defined by our striving to achieve a deep sense of clarity concerning who we are, what defines our philosophy and practice, and how we strengthen and embed the Bishop Tyrrell brand in the hearts and minds of our immediate and extended community.

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College in the years ahead will continue to establish aims designed to:

a) offer a challenging and inspiring high quality teaching and learning experience which leads students to develop an interest in academic work and achieve outstanding results;

b) ensure an involvement by all students in a wide range of sporting and co-curricular activities, delivered to a higher level than that achieved at most other schools and leading to personal fulfillment and the development of life-long interests;

c) promote life skills including the ability to write and speak well, to foster the human qualities necessary for people to flourish within a community, and to encourage students to develop qualities of leadership;

d) develop an understanding and appreciation of the spiritual dimension to life, and particularly, to find inspiration and hope in the Christian beliefs and values that are reflected through our Anglican perspective;

e) encourage a social conscience through respect, compassion and the pursuit of justice; and

f) have a strong relationship with other schools and learning agencies in the local community, Australia and abroad.

Strategic priorities have been carefully constructed to ensure that the first priority across the College is the development of

teaching and learning strategies to improve, even further, the students’ academic performance. Implementation of these strategies is currently in the hands of the Directors and Heads of Department. The system of Pastoral Care teachers and Heads of House is very well managed and contributes to a much admired and valued network of care and wellbeing.

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The strength of relationships, the sense of belonging and personal value, and the recognition and celebration of the students’ many gifts and talents, serves to create a memory and affection for friends, staff and the College community.

Through the creation of strong links and communication with the College Alumni, our aim will be to build a deep sense of respect, appreciation and fondness for the days spent learning at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College.

With many new challenges before us, we are confident we have the vision and the leadership team to move confidently into the future.

I wish to record my sincere appreciation for the work of the College Board, staff, parents and students of the College. I congratulate the many students and staff on their many successes during the 2014 academic year, and wish the class of 2014 all the very best and every blessing for the future.

To the families, individuals and organisations who have supported our College in 2014 through the sharing of expertise, financial gifts and donations, loyal service, and sheer enthusiasm, thank you for your foresight and for ensuring that Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College will continue to inform and create the future.

Leadership, Character, Spirit — these are the elements that will always be richly mixed in the hearts and minds of a Bishop Tyrrell student. I trust these qualities will be evident to all who have the privilege to meet and enjoy the company of a Bishop Tyrrell student today and in the years ahead.

Carpe Diem

Peter Moulds Principal

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As the 2014 College Captains, we had the privilege of leading the school that has been instrumental in our development and education for the majority of our lives. This experience was an invaluable opportunity to build relationships and leadership skills for the future. Our final year at the College united our year group and together our cohort faced the challenges and experiences of 2014, which not only helped us complete the Higher School Certificate but prepared us for life after school.

As College Captains we collaborated with the College Leadership Team and our year group to create a unique gift as our lasting legacy to the College. We are very proud to be the first year group to donate our fundraising efforts to a charitable organisation on behalf of the College. Our year group felt this gift was appropriate given the College’s focus on expanding community links with the world around us.

Throughout 2014, Year 12 participated in countless fundraising events to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that supports people living with Alzheimer’s as well as their families and carers. The objective was to raise community awareness about this disease that affects so many within the wider community, as well as raise funds to help Alzheimers’ Australia support those in need and to fund research to help find a cure.

During 2014, Year 12 exceeded their fundraising goal raising a total of $10 500 for this worthy cause. Our success is attributed to our cohort’s enthusiasm, camaraderie and hard work which culminated on the 24th of August, 2014 when Year 12 and the wider College community formed team ‘Seize the Day’ and participated in Alzheimer’s Australia’s annual Memory Walk fundraiser. We hope this initiative will encourage other year groups to follow our lead and support other charitable organisations.

We would like to formally thank and acknowledge our families, teachers and specifically Mrs Yates our Year 12 Co-ordinator for their constant support and encouragement throughout our time at the College and especially during our final year of school.

We have both been honoured to be Bishop Tyrell Anglican College’s Captains for 2014. We are thankful for all the opportunities we were given, and it was wonderful to be able to give back just some of what the College has given us during our school years.

Hayley Carlon Cameron Thorpe College Captain 2014 College Captain 2014

A MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE CAPTAINS


In October and November 2014 the College commissioned independent surveys with parents and students on a range of topics to elicit specific performance feedback and gather information about the community. The surveys provided parent and student views on areas including teaching and learning, pastoral care, religious and values education, co-curricular activities, community engagement, communication and the College mission. 160 parents and 340 students participated in the surveys. There was a pleasing level of engagement from both parents and students. Overall, it was a positive response with a high return rate.

The surveys identified areas where further improvements can be made. This feedback greatly assists the College with its operational and strategic planning. The College is committed to continual improvement to ensure that we offer the best quality educational experience to all students.

Special events continue to enrich the life of the College and to build a sense of community. Events during this year included Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day Breakfasts, Grandparents’ Day, the Year 12 Valedictory celebrations, Presentation Ball, Bishop Tyrrell Day and the College Fair.

There are also opportunities for parents and students to discuss issues with class and subject teachers during the year at formal meetings, including information evenings and parent/teacher evenings. These events encourage ongoing communication.

PARENT AND STUDENT SATISFACTION

2014 Student quotes in relation to what makes Bishop Tyrrell different to other schools:

I like the teachers and learning environment the best about Bishop Tyrrell. I like the fact that you can be yourself.

It’s filled with great people, who are supportive and encourage you ‘til you reach the finishing line.

I like the way that everyone is polite to each other and that we are really focused on learning.

Bishop Tyrrell is better than any other school because we have good support and discipline throughout the school.

I believe Bishop Tyrrell is doing an excellent job at instilling in students values and skills we will require for later life. They are nurturing and allowing us to grow and explore in an extremely comfortable environment.

The way teachers help and support me in any way they can.

The friendly environment and how helpful all the teachers are.

Source – Extracts from Student Survey 2014


2014 Parent quotes:

This has been our first year, a fantastic experience and we look forward to our youngest starting Kinder next year. We feel the College has a great environment, one which will nurture our children as they grow, creating well-rounded, resilient young people with time. Keep up the great work!

Our family has always had a very positive experience with Bishop Tyrrell. Any concerns (which have been minimal in 12 years) are dealt with efficiently and effectively. Our children are treated with respect and actively supported and encouraged by all of their teachers.

A fine educational institution that is perfectly poised to take on the challenges of the next century and beyond to develop citizens whose skills can match the best.

We selected the school for particular reasons based upon our shared values and the values we wanted supported and enhanced throughout our child’s education. Our goal has always been for our son to be a good boy, to have a strong community and positive influences around him to help him grow into a great man. We have been supported in our endeavours by the school staff and have appreciated the values of the school. It is as our boy’s education starts drawing to a conclusion that we even more so appreciate the interests staff have in our boy, the connections, friendships, kindness and caring that we as a family have enjoyed and treasured. Thank you. We are more than pleased and proud to say that our boy has attended Bishop Tyrrell from Kindergarten right through to Year 12.

The Primary teaching staff & executive have created a positive and inspiring learning environment. I believe it is a special place and I know my children feel the same way demonstrated in their keenness to learn and socialise.

Families that have come to Bishop Tyrrell from other independent schools have commented on the care, attention, community focus and low fees at Bishop Tyrrell by comparison.

It is the sense of connection, respect and value we feel when we engage with the school staff and community. We are more than pleased we chose this school for our son. It met and continues to meet our expectations for his education and to influence his growth and maturity into adulthood.

Source – Extracts from Parent Survey 2014

The caring nature of the teaching staff and their level of commitment to the College and its students continue to be recognised within the College community.

In November 2014 staff undertook a detailed survey and 45 teaching staff responded. 70% of staff who responded were confident in both leadership and the future of the College. Staff identified the following areas as strengths: supportive and enthusiastic staff members, collegiality and the character and calibre of students. Key areas for improvement for 2015 were also identified to ensure continuous improvement.

An active Staff Common Room Association continues to ensure a social dimension to working at the College. Staff members are involved in a number of social activities throughout the year, including morning teas and celebratory events. Staff members are encouraged to participate in collaboration and professional sharing during regular staff meetings.

Teaching staff members have the opportunity to discuss their concerns with their Directors, Heads of Department or Heads of House in formal or informal ways and are invited to raise matters of interest or concern at Staff Meetings.

TEACHER SATISFACTION

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NAPLAN RESULTS 2014In May 2014, students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 completed the NAPLAN tests. These tests provide the College with valuable information about student knowledge and understanding in Literacy and Numeracy. The tests cover skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation and numeracy. The College uses the results of the NAPLAN tests to support teaching and learning programs. NAPLAN data also gives the College useful information about student progress which allows tracking of actual growth in performance over a period of time.

Our NAPLAN results continue to be above average when compared to the State across all domains in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. In Year 3, the number of students achieving Proficiency (top 2 bands) has continued to increase and 2014 results were the best yet for the College. Trend analysis reveals that Year 5 Grammar and Punctuation, Spelling and Reading results have increased significantly since 2010 and continue to be above both State and NSW AIS schools. Growth data in Numeracy also indicates that the average scale score growth of these students is 91.8. This is significantly higher than both State and NSW AIS schools. In Year 7 and 9, the overall trend in all components except Writing has seen consistent improvement. Overall, the number of students achieving significant growth from previous NAPLAN tests is mostly consistent. In Year 7, 34 students achieved top band results in Literacy which is the best result yet for the College. The number of Year 7 students achieving the top bands in

Numeracy has improved significantly since 2012. There has also been impressive growth in the overall Numeracy mean for Year 9 over the past three years. This year’s data proves that there have been further improvements in the Numeracy standards of this group when measuring their relative performance against the State and other NSW AIS schools. 81.1% of our students achieved growth in Numeracy greater than or equal to the expected growth, again highlighting the improvement this particular cohort has made in Numeracy.


SUMMARY STATISTICS FOR BISHOP TYRRELL

%BTAC Students in top 3 Bands % NSW Students in top 3 Bands

Year 3 Reading 83.3 72.2




Year 3 Writing 79.1 70.3




Year 3 Spelling 88.4 73.6



Year 9 Spelling 57.1 55

Year 3 Grammar and Punctuation 86.1 75.2

Year 5 Grammar and Punctuation 76.9 66



Year 3 Numeracy 74.4 65.9




Year 3 Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry 76.8 62.6


Year 7 Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry 82.8 59


Year 3 Number, Patterns and Algebra 69.8 61.9




NAPLAN 2014

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In 2014, 50 students completed the Higher School Certificate program in a range of 24 courses. The College achieved 16 results in Band 6 (90% or better) and 74 results in Band 5 (80% or better). These figures are slightly lower than last year’s. This year the number of students achieving Band 4 increased significantly and the representation in the lower bands decreased which is pleasing. The College was higher than the State in 58% of all courses in 2014. This year four students completed the Mathematics General 1 course for the first time.

In Drama, four students were nominated for inclusion in On STAGE: the best of 2014 HSC Drama. In Visual Arts, one student was selected for ARTEXPRESS, the annual exhibition of outstanding Major Projects. Two students were also selected for Lake Macquarie Art Gallery’s First Class 14 Exhibition, showcasing the innovative subject matter and quality of work produced by Hunter and Central Coast students.

HSC SCHOOL CERTIFICATE RESULTS


COMPARISON BETWEEN BISHOP TYRRELL AND STATE BAND 6 PERFORMANCES

BTAC Performance relative to the State % BTAC in Band 6 and 5 or equivalent for 1 unit courses % BTAC in Band 6 and 5 or equivalent for 1 unit courses (% State Bands 5-6)

% BTAC in Bands 4-6 or equivalent for 1 unit courses (% State Bands 4-6

Biology (16 students)

6.25 (28.23) 37.60 (61.73)

Business Studies (11 students)

18.18 (36.95) 72.72 (70.45)

Chemistry (6 students)

0 (46.09) 66.66 (75.4)

CAFS (12 students)

66.66 (36.68) 83.32 (70.4)

Design and Technology (9 students)

33.33 (37.22) 66.66 (75.18)

Drama (8 students)

75 (42.03) 100 (84.37)

Earth and Environmental Science (14 students)

21.42 (39.79) 64.27 (72.63)

Engineering (7 students)

0 (32.76) 28.57 (63.96)

English Standard (39 students)

23.07 (8.16) 69.22 (43.18)

English Advanced

72.72 (59.3) 90.9 (91.54)

English Extension 1 (1 student)

100 (92.99) 100 (99.45)

Geography (8 students)

37.5 (43.63) 87.5 (68.79)

Information Processes and Technology (14 students)

28.57 (28.43) 85.71 (66.92)

Japanese (1 student)

0 (41.09) 100 (66.99)

Legal Studies (12 students)

58.32 (39.63) 74.98 (65.3)

Mathematics General 2 (32 students)

28.12 (25) 71.87 (50.66)

Mathematics (11 students)

36.36 (53.74) 81.81 (81.44)

Mathematics Extension 1 (1 student)

100 (84.40) 100 (97.83)

Modern History (7 students)

28.57 (42.28) 85.71 (74.71)

Music 1 (3 students)

100 (59.58) 100 (88.55)

PDHPE (16 students)

37.5 (30.49) 81.25 (62.99)

Physics (6 students)

0 (31.09) 50 (66.3)

Visual Arts (10 students)

90 (48.6) 90 (85.15)

Hospitality Exam (5 students)

60 (31.1) 100 (63.22)15

2014 HSC RESULTS

SENIOR SECONDARY OUTCOMES/VETThe formal Record of School Achievement credential was awarded by BOSTES to four students. In 2014, 14% of the Year 12 cohort participated in vocational or trade training.

Year 12 students attaining Year 12 Certificate or equivalent VET qualification:

Qualification/Certificate Percentage of students

2014 HSC 100%

2014 VET qualification 10%


STUDENT RETENTION RATEIn 2014, the retention rate for students who completed Year 10 in 2012 and went through to complete Year 12 in 2014 was 69.4%.

POST SCHOOLS DESTINATIONS TABLE

University of Newcastle

TravelTAFE

Other

Other University

47%

2%

Work12%

16%

9%

14%

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OVERVIEW OF THE T-12 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR 2014

The professional growth of staff is an important part of developing a culture of learning at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College. We support staff professional development by facilitating a professional learning process which involves staff in reflecting on their practice, identifying areas for improvement, setting professional learning goals, seeking opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills and participating in appropriate learning experiences, both formal and informal.

Staff Development Days were held in January, July and December. In 2014, much of this time was allocated to programming for the New NSW K–10 syllabuses for the Australian curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science and History. All staff were involved in discussions regarding the development of an inclusive T-12 academic vision for the College which incorporates how students learn best and articulates the core values and learner attributes we develop in our students.

In 2014, five staff achieved accreditation at the level of Experienced Teacher and one College Executive staff member completed the AIS Leadership Centre Flagship Program.

Whole School Professional Learning Activities:

• All staff attended an AIS NSW presentation in August providing them with an update regarding changes to Child Protection legislation.

• K-12 teaching staff were trained in the use of the new LMS ‘MyBigCampus’ across the year.

• K-12 teaching staff participated in iPad workshops.

• K-12 teaching staff attended a presentation on AITSL Teaching Standards.

• K-12 teaching staff were updated on chemical safety requirements and procedures.

• K-12 teaching staff were trained in Interpretation and use of ACER results.

• Administration staff undertook training in the TASS Student Management System.

• ICT Department undertook training in the TASS Reporting System.


OVERVIEW OF 2014 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Other 2014 professional learning experiences included:

• First Aid training with St John Ambulance

• training in and sharing knowledge of the use of ICT in the classroom.

• improving subject knowledge.

• Secondary staff participated in a Professional Learning Project in Semester 1. They identified an area of interest as the basis of a professional development project which they implemented, reviewed and presented to all Secondary staff. This developed a cross-curricular culture of sharing and innovation.

• working collaboratively to evaluate teaching and learning programs.

• developing effective assessment instruments.

• developing resources and strategies to improve Literacy.

• co-curricular activities and training.

• HSC Marking.

Course Category Number of Staff Total number of Staff days

Executive Conference 6 12

Leadership 7 8

Pastoral Care courses 18 3

Preschool 7 11

Primary 17 18

Design and Technology 2 2

English 5 9

HSIE 5 5

Mathematics 1 1

Music 2 4

Science 2 2

VET Training 1 1

Drama 2 2

PDHPE 3 4

Visual Arts 1 1

Indigenous Program 1 3

Learning Support 3 3

Duke of Edinburgh Program 1 2

Debating Program 1 1

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TEACHERS STANDARDS TABLECategory Number of Teachers

Teachers who have teaching qualifications from a higher education institution within Australia or as recognized within the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI_NOOSR) guidelines, or

50

Teachers who have qualifications as a graduate from a higher education institution within Australia or as recognized within the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI_NOOSR) guidelines but lack formal teacher education qualifications

0

Teachers who do not have qualifications as described in (a) but have relevant successful teaching experience or appropriate knowledge relevant to the teaching context

0

WORK FORCE COMPOSITIONDuring 2014 the College employed a total of 50 teachers on either a permanent or temporary basis. All teachers’ qualifications are assessed at the time of employment and permanent teaching staff are required to advise the College of any change in their relevant qualifications. In 2014 the College employed 23 full or part-time non-teaching staff. Currently, there are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander staff.


Pastoral Care PoliciesThe College seeks to provide a safe, challenging and supportive environment which: • Minimizes risk of harm and ensures students feel secure• Supports the spiritual, academic, physical, social, aesthetic and emotional development of students• Provides pastoral care procedures and programs that develop a sense of self-worth, independence, inter-dependence and personal development

Policy locations: • Child Protection Policy: Staff Handbook• Pastoral Care - Anti Bullying: Staff Handbook• Harassment: Staff Handbook• Code of Conduct: Staff Handbook• Film & television: Staff Handbook

SCHOOL POLICIES• EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTING• PASTORAL CARE I STUDENT WELFARE• DISCIPLINE• RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT• REPORTING COMPLAINTS AND RESOLVING GRIEVANCES

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SCHOOL POLICIES

Discipline

Students are required to support the ethos of the College, to abide by the College’s rules and expectations, and to follow the directions of teachers and other people with authority delegated by the College.

Where disciplinary action is required penalties imposed vary according to the nature of the breach of discipline and the student’s prior behaviour. Corporal punishment is not permitted under any circumstances. All disciplinary action that may result in any sanction against a student including suspension, expulsion or exclusion provides processes based on procedural fairness.

Either the full or abbreviated text of the College’s Discipline Policy and associated procedures is provided to all members of the College community through an appropriate channel:

• The students’ College Diary

• The Staff Handbook

• The Parent Handbook

Recognition of Student Achievement Policies

The College believes it is important to recognise the achievement of students as each participate In the College’s educational and co-curricular programs and as students try to do their best, which is not necessarily the same as ‘the best’. Either the full or abbreviated text of the College’s Recognition of Student Achievement Policy and associated procedures is provided to all members of the College community through an appropriate channel:

• The Staff Handbook

• The Parent Handbook

Reporting Complaints and Resolving Grievances

The College’s policy for dealing with complaints and grievances includes processes for raising and responding to matters of concern identified by parents, students and I or staff. These processes incorporate, as appropriate, principles of procedural fairness. The full text of the College’s Reporting Complaints and Resolving Grievances Policy is provided in the Staff Handbook and is available at the College Office.

Parent/School Communication Policy (Summary)

The College holds various meetings through the year that encourage parents to attend the College and to meet the Staff. The dates and times are published in a semester calendar, which is distributed to all Parents. They are also detailed in the College’s weekly Bulletin. These include Parent/Teacher evenings, information evenings, Family support nights, Friends meetings and may be academic, pastoral, sporting or purely social in nature.

The College strongly encourages parents to attend as a means of staying informed and voicing opinions. There will always be occasions when parents need to contact the College on an individual basis. The College prefers that, in the case of the Primary School, such contact should commence with the class teacher. In the Secondary School contact should commence with the student’s class teacher, mentor or House Coordinator. However, it must be understood that as these staff members are often in the classroom and therefore not immediately available, it will sometimes be necessary to leave a message requesting a return call. Parents are reminded that their child’s diary is an ideal means of communication for passing informal messages to members of staff.

Formal Parental Concerns

Often issues can be resolved more satisfactorily and more expediently by initially making contact in person or by phone with the Head of School. If the matter is still unresolved the Principal should be contacted. If Parents have a specific Issue about a member of Staff or another matter, which they want the Principal to formally, investigate, they must ultimately put the concern into writing and give permission for the concern to be shared with the staff member(s) or persons concerned.

Parents are advised that the College’s Board will only act on issues if all of the following steps have been taken:

a) They have first been discussed with the Principal and remain unresolved to the parent’s satisfaction; and,

b) The Principal has been formally advised that the parent intends to take the issues to the College Board; and,

c) Parents write to the Chairman of the College Board to formally advise their concern.


The overall average daily attendance rate in 2014 was 95.86%. The average daily attendance rate (% in attendance) per year group was:

ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES

K-6

School Year Students Attendance Rate

Kindergarten 51 97.6%

Year 1 53 95.48%

Year 2 41 96.08%

Year 3 48 96.44%

Year 4 51 96.82%

Year 5 56 96.67%

Year 6 60 97.03%

YEARS 7-12

School Year Students Attendance Rate

Year 7 74 96.33%

Year 8 69 95.73%

Year 9 61 94.91%

Year 10 66 94.19%

Year 11 57 95.84%

Year 12 50 97.16%

The College monitors the daily attendance and absences of students by maintaining a daily register for students. Student absences from classes or from the College are followed up in an appropriate manner with the student and / or their parent or guardian.

The College will notify parents and / or guardians in an appropriate manner where a student has a poor record of College or class attendance. Where unsatisfactory class attendance is identified, the attendance issue and any action taken will be recorded, as appropriate on the student file.

If the matter is still unresolved after discussion with the College Board Chairman, parents must accept that their concern has been heard and cannot be resolved, as they would wish it to be resolved.

These policies are published in full in the Staff Handbook, which is available on the College’s intranet. A copy of the policies can be obtained from the College upon request to the Principal. The policies are continually updated as required.

ATTENDANCE RATES 2014

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PROCESS FOR ATTENDANCE

Roll Call

An electronic roll call is completed for all students by the Pastoral teachers. This is an online system, if the students are not get marked in attendance they will be recorded as absent until such a time as information is received otherwise.

Late

Student presents to the office and a late note is generated which specifies time and reason. This is presented to the classroom teacher.

SMS

An SMS message is sent to all parents whose child is coming up in the absence records as “Unexplained” on that day. These SMS messages are generated by the TASS system. Parents respond back to the SMS either by telephone (this is noted in student records) or SMS message (comes back as an e-mail to [email protected] and the absence records are adjusted accordingly).

Leave School Before the End of the School Day

Parents must provide a written explanation in advance of the departure either by written note to the Classroom teacher or by an entry in the Student Diary. The student should present this to the classroom teacher at the start of the day. The parent / student

Student Retention

69.4% of the 2012 Year 10 cohort completed Year 12 in 2014. Students who departed the College before completing Year 12 did so for a number of reasons including family relocation, a change in financial circumstances, changing schools to access specific courses, gaining employment or leaving to study a TAFE course.


COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT TARGETS AND TABLEIn 2014, we emphasised a traditional academic culture of high expectations, respect, courtesy and care among the Students of the College and a common culture of professional practice and effective communications by the Staff of the College. In addition, we have begun to embed our educational philosophy, a conscious attempt to develop in students a desire to learn, lead and serve through experiences of excellence that will define an attitude to ‘Seize the Day’ in every Bishop Tyrrell Student.

College Determined Improvement Targets in 2015

In 2015, we will begin to implement our Strategic Intent “Carpe Diem – 2015 – 2019”, focusing the development of Bishop Tyrrell culture, Bishop Tyrrell people and Bishop Tyrrell structures.

Area from Strategic Plan Area from Strategic Plan Implementation Goals for 2015

The Christian Foundation of the College - Improve the culture of respect within the College community towards self, others and God. - P - 12 Service Learning Framework - P - 12 Student Health and Wellbeing Framework - Student Leadership Training - Staff Leadership Training - Pastoral Care Systems

The Learning Environment - Sharpen the College focus on traditional learning goals and attitudes.Improve the quality of teaching and learning in the College. - Accreditation and registration compliance processes as required by regulatory bodies. - Annual external HSC data analysis and improvement plan. - Annual plan for faculty academic goals. - Academic tracking of all students in Years 3 -12 - Academic expectations communications strategy. - Master Plan building and works projects

Staff Professional Learning and Growth - Strengthen the professional learning culture of the College Staff. - Improve Staff service culture in the College. - Protocols, guidelines and systems for development of College Staff and service culture. - Staff and College goal setting and reflection programs. - Staff publications and presentations.

Resources and Infrastructure - Improve enrolment procedures into the College. - Improve effectiveness of College marketing. - Raise the business functions of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College to a new level of customer service, effectiveness and efficiency. - General ledger, client payment and purchase order systems. - Financial forecasting and modeling program. - Administrative support structures and systems. - Scholarships and bursaries strategies.

Community Engagement and Partnerships - Develop the international focus of the College. - Increase levels of parent support and interactions within the College community. - Strengthen strategic partnerships.

Leadership and Strategic Governance - Develop the strategic focus of the College. - Strengthen staff leadership in the College. - Strategic plan, Operational plan and Master Plan. - Leadership capability. - Risk Framework. - Review Framework.

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INITIATIVES PROMOTING RESPECT AND RESPONSBILITY

The Christian foundation and beliefs of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College shapes the moral and spiritual development of students and forms the basis of an ethos that values diversity, respects individual difference and recognises the importance of service to the wider community.

The College strives to develop fine young men and women of principle with a strong sense of character reflecting respect and responsibility for oneself and others. The approaches that shape values and attitudes, and establish a positive culture, work at an individual, group and school community level. In this way, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College builds a safe school environment where each child feels secure, valued and connected. In line with the Safe Schools Framework, the College implements policies and programs that nurture a safe and supportive school environment and a community that promotes respect and celebrates diversity. In keeping with the Framework for Values Education, further steps have been taken to apply a ‘whole school’ value system consistent with Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College’s mission. Value Statements are important in promoting a positive ‘whole school’ climate and culture and have been enhanced in a range of T - 12 programs including: teaching and learning, pastoral care, community service, student leadership, student management, peer support,

personal development, sport, co-curricular activities, staff induction and affirmation and reward systems.

The Primary School implements ‘Positive Power’ and ‘You Can Do It’ programs to encourage initiative, participation and responsibility for students from Preschool to Year 6.

The Community Service and Charity Program enriches the experience of students by providing opportunities to develop and demonstrate care, respect and compassion for others inside and outside the College community. Through the support of charities and international aid projects, students are encouraged and challenged to look beyond their own circumstances and be aware of the needs of others.

Student management and discipline at the College has as its key focus a ‘Code of Responsible Behaviour’ that outlines both the rights and responsibilities of all members of the College community. A positive behavior system is framed within a pastoral system designed to support and nurture individual student development towards empathy and respect for others.


INITIATIVES PROMOTING RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY

The Christian foundation and beliefs of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College shapes the moral and spiritual development of students and forms the basis of an ethos that values diversity, respects individual difference and recognises the importance of service to the wider community.

The College strives to develop fine young men and women of principle with a strong sense of character reflecting respect and responsibility for oneself and others. The approaches that shape values and attitudes, and establish a positive culture, work at an individual, group and school community level. In this way, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College builds a safe school environment where each child feels secure, valued and connected. In line with the Safe Schools Framework, the College implements policies and programs that nurture a safe and supportive school environment and a commu-nity that promotes respect and celebrates di-versity. In keeping with the Framework for Val-ues Education, further steps have been taken to apply a ‘whole school’ value system consistent with Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College’s mission. Value Statements are important in promoting a positive ‘whole school’ climate and culture

and have been enhanced in a range of T - 12 programs including: teaching and learning, pastoral care, community service, student leadership, student management, peer support, personal development, sport, co-curricular activities, staff induction and affirmation and reward systems.

The Primary School implements ‘Positive Power’ and ‘You Can Do It’ pro-grams to encourage initiative, participation and responsibility for students from Preschool to Year 6.

The Community Service and Charity Program enriches the experience of students by providing opportunities to develop and demonstrate care, re-spect and compassion for others inside and outside the College community. Through the support of charities and international aid projects, students are encouraged and challenged to look beyond their own circumstances and be aware of the needs of others.

Student management and discipline at the College has as its key focus a ‘Code of Responsible Behaviour’ that outlines both the rights and responsibilities of all members of the College community. A positive behavior system is framed within a pastoral system designed to support and nurture individual student development towards empathy and respect for others.

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ENROLMENT POLICIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College provides a holistic education for parents who want their children to be taught in an Anglican school.

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College has high expectations of both parents and students. Students are expected to behave in a manner that brings honour to the College and to be fully involved in all areas of College life. Parents are expected to support the College philosophy and ethos, upholding all the College policies by adhering to them and speaking well of them at home, including uniform and discipline policies, paying school fees and committing themselves to being involved with College community events and interviews with teachers.

The College accepts enrolments on a first come first serve basis but also gives priority to students who have siblings who already attend the College.

Enrolment Policy

The enrolment of a new child to the College community is one of the most important functions of the College Administration. The process of enrolment for a parent / guardian and for a child, from the very first introduction to the College can be a period of time filled with much anxiety, excitement, uncertainty, inquisitiveness, and associated emotions. Prospective families have high expectations with regard to this process and need to feel welcomed, assured and affirmed as they consider our College to care for and educate their child.

All members of Staff must engage prospective families and be aware of these expectations and potential emotions. The Administration Staff are often the very first point of introduction to our College Community and as such provide a positive lasting impression for prospective parents.

We adhere to the Discrimination Act. We do however, have a level or prioritising of applications giving preference to staff, sibling(s) already at the College and then in order of date of the receipt of the application form.

Enrolment Process

The following process is intended to clarify and define the expectations of key Administrative Staff in the enrolment process. It should be remembered however, that all members of Staff have an important role in the public image and hence the reputation of our College.

Parents that enquire about enrolment at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College are given the following information pack and contact details from the College Office:

• Prospectus

• Application for Enrolment

• 2014 Financial Information

• Before and After School Care information

• Sport information

• Peripatetic information

• Elective Selection (9 & 10 and 11 & 12)

1. For a General Inquiry (yet to submit an Application for Enrolment Form):

a) Discuss all potential enrolments with prospective parents

b) Send them the appropriate documentation, and,

c) Invite them to attend the College for a tour

d) Prospective parents should complete the form ‘Application for Enrolment’ and submit this form with the required registration fee.

2. An Application for Enrolment form should be completed for each child and the Registration Fee of $110 per child (including GST) which is non-refundable is to be paid.


ENROLMENT POLICIES 3. Upon registration being confirmed, the College Registrar will enter all appropriate data into the student management database in preparation for potential enrolment. (It is important to note that the completion of an Application for Enrolment form and payment of the Application Fee does not guarantee a place at the College. Places will be offered subject to the outcome of an interview with the Principal.)

4. Following receipt of an Enrolment Form: an Interview with the Principal and a College tour:

a) A time will be arranged for the parents and child to meet with the Principal.

b) At the interview with the Principal parents should accurately represent the needs of their child as evidenced through previous schooling, assessments (copies of the child’s last two reports) and observations to obtain an accurate understanding of the child’s learning profile, academic and social development.

c) The Principal takes interview notes then makes a recommendation in respect to enrolment. This should be done immediately following the interview if possible, so that the consideration of an offer may be given whilst parents are present at the College.

d) The Principal will verbally confirm the status of any offer to parents, the College Registrar is informed and a letter is sent to the parents.

e) Upon the completion of the interview parents and accompanying children are invited to attend a tour of the College.

5. Parents accept the offer of a place by returning to the College the documentation requested in the Letter of Offer, including the Child’s birth certificate and immunisation records. A non-refundable Enrolment Fee of $750 for the first child plus $250 for each subsequent child is required to be paid at this time. Please note that despite the Letter of Offer being sent. The enrolment is not confirmed until the requested documentation and Enrolment Fee is received by the College.

6. The College Registrar should then maintain the file until the offer of enrolment is accepted or declined. It should be noted that the offer or enrolment is generally for a period of 14 days. If no advice has been received from a prospective family within this timeframe, the College Registrar should contact the family to be advised of their intentions with

respect to the offer of enrolment.

7. If an offer of enrolment is confirmed, the College Registrar should be informed so that the Enrolment Fee may be collected. Following the receipt of all required monies the file is to be completed, provided to the Deputy Principal for the purposes of timetabling, and then stored in the files within the Administration area for access at a later date. The original Application for Enrolment and signed Letter of Offer are kept on file by the College Registrar.

8. Following acceptance of an offer, the following information should be recorded on the College’s electronic student management database:

a) Student’s legal name, place of residence and date of birth.

b) Details of any legal provisions for care, welfare and development of the student.

c) Country of residence of student, and if applicable, the right to reside in Australia.

d) Contact information to be used in an emergency.

e) Details of any disability.

f ) Any ongoing medical conditions (if any condition exists that impedes a student’s progress or may be pertinent to safety, an action plan is to be developed with relevant personnel).

g) Full family details.

9. If an offer or enrolment is not accepted, this should be diarised in the file and the file archived for reference.

10. When students transfer from another College a Transfer Note is faxed to the previous College once they have commenced at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College.

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Additional Information

• The Financial Information leaflet setting out the tuition fees and charges, discounts and conditions for the payment of accounts should be read in conjunction with the above information.

• Please note that for Kindergarten entry, the child must turn five years of age on or before 30 June in the year of entry.

• Further information about the enrolment process at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College may be obtained from the College Reception on (02) 4979 8484.

Conditions of Enrolment

1. In the Application for Enrolment, “College” means the Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College and where the context permits, the Principal, and “my child” means the child referred to on the page overleaf under the heading “Personal Details” being the child in respect of whom this Application is made.

2. I/We understand and agree that:

a) My child may be required to undergo an entrance examination and that no warranty or undertaking has been given by or on behalf of the School that this Application will be accepted.

b) My child must abide by the College Rules and College Policies in force from time to time as interpreted by the College and the continued attendance at the College is at the absolute discretion of the Principal.

c) The College reserves the right to expel, suspend or take any other disciplinary action thought appropriate by the College in relation to any child whose attitude, progress or behaviour is not, in the College’s opinion, conducive to the welfare of that child or the College.

d) If the College or the Principal believes that a mutually beneficial relationship of trust and cooperation between a parent and the College has broken down to the extent that it adversely impacts on that relationship and / or the College, and the welfare of the child, then the College, or the Principal may require the parent to remove the child from the School. In this case no remission of fees will apply.

e) The College reserves the right to amend its academic and other programs and this may include the right to discontinue teaching subjects and other programs.

f ) These Conditions of Enrolment may be amended at any time at the discretion of the College. Any amended Conditions of Enrolment shall be published on the website maintained by the College and shall apply after one full term’s notice.

g) Prior to acceptance of a place at the College. I will disclose all information about my child that relates to details of special circumstances of my child that may need to be taken into account by the College such as medical conditions, special gifts or talents, special needs, psychological test results or English as a second language.

3. In the event of injury or illness to my child necessitating urgent hospital and / or medical treatment including injections, blood transfusions, surgery and the like, and if the parent or guardian is not readily available to authorise such treatment, I / we authorise the Principal or, in his absence, a member of the College staff, to give the necessary authority for such treatment without the College or such person, incurring any legal liability to the parent, guardian or pupil in so doing.

4. I / We agree to the following conditions:

a) To lodge with the College, an entry deposit of such amount as the College has determined as being applicable for the calendar year in which entry to the College is sought for my child. The deposit and any income it may earn may be invested or otherwise used as the College, in its absolute discretion. No interest shall be payable by the College in relation to the deposit.

b) All College Fees at the scale determined and published by the College from time to time are payable and will be paid by the fourth Friday of each term, or as otherwise agreed to by the College, upon an account being furnished by the College.

ENROLMENT POLICIES


All other College expenses incurred by my child whilst enrolled at the College shall be paid by the date nominated by the College.

c) Where any account has not been settled by the fifth week of term, unless special arrangements have been made, my child may be suspended from the College until it is paid. Notwithstanding such suspension or other arrangements for payment permitted by the College, the liability to pay the account shall not be reduced.

d) One full term’s notice shall be given in writing of withdrawal of my child from the College, otherwise one term’s fees become payable in lieu thereof (expect in the case of expulsion for reasons other than non-payment of fees).

e) The deposit will be refunded, after my child has left the College, upon written application within twelve months of my child leaving the College. Part or all of the deposit may be retained to offset any outstanding monies owing to the College or its Agencies. Any deposit not claimed within twelve months of my child leaving the College, will be accepted as a gracious donation to the College.

f ) Each parent, or guardian as the case may be, is jointly and severally liable for the payment of fees including any fees and costs incurred by the College in recovering or attempting to recover any unpaid amount due.

Collection Notice

1. The College collects personal information, including sensitive information about students and parents or guardians before and during the course of a student’s enrolment at the College. The primary purpose of collecting this information is to enable the College to provide schooling for your son/daughter.

2. Some of the information we collect is to satisfy the School’s legal obligations, particularly to enable the College to discharge its duty of care.

3. Certain laws governing or relating to the operation of schools require that certain information be collected. These include Public Health and Child Protection laws.

4. Health information about students is sensitive information within the terms of the National Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act. We may ask you to provide medical reports about

students from time to time.

5. The College from time to time discloses personal and sensitive information to others for administrative and educational purposes. This includes to other schools, government departments, medical practitioners, and people providing services to the College, including specialist visiting teachers, sports coaches and volunteers.

6. If we do not obtain the information referred to above we may not be able to enrol or continue the enrolment of your son/daughter.

7. Personal information collected from students is regularly disclosed to their parents or guardians. On occasions information such as academic and sporting achievements, student activities and other news is published in College newsletters, College’s website and other similar publications.

8. Parents may seek access to personal information collected about them and their son/daughter by contacting the College. Students may also seek access to personal information about them. However, there will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, where access may result in a breach of the College’s duty of care to the student, or where students have provided information in confidence.

9. As you may know the College from time to time engages in fundraising activities. Information received from you may be used to make an appeal to you. It may also be disclosed to organisations that assist in the College’s fundraising activities solely for that purpose. We will not disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent.

10. We may include your contact details in a class list and College directory. If you do not agree to this you must advise us now.

11. If you provide the College with the personal information of others, such as doctors or emergency contacts, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to the College and why, that they can access that information if they wish and that the School does not usually disclose the information to third parties.

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SCHOLARSHIPSEvery year Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College offers exceptional students the opportunity to apply for Scholarships for College entry commencing the following academic year. Scholarships are open to both current Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College families and new enrolments. Scholarships are currently offered for Years 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11. Students are required to register online with the ACER Scholarship website with testing conducted at the College mid-year. Upon receipt of the results students are short-listed and invited for an interview with the Principal. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Principal based on academic results and the interview.


Year Group As at Census Overseas Students Indigenous

Transition -Preschool 52 1

Year 1 54 2

Year 2 36 1

Year 3 46 1

Year 4 50

Year 5 53 2

Year 6 60 1 2

Year 7 73 3 2

Year 8 68 2 3

Year 9 68

Year 10 66 1

Year 11 56 2 4

Year 12 50 1

Total 727 12 16

STUDENT POPULATIONTABLE OF ENROLMENT AS AT CENSUS DATE 2014

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SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TOTAL INCOME 2014

Commonwealth Recurrent Grants 40%

Fees and Prrivate Income45.5%

State Recurrent Grants14.5%

TOTAL EXPENSES

Salaries, Allowances and Related Expenses 61%

Capital Expenditure 4%Non Salary Expenses35%


Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College

256 Minmi Road

Fletcher NSW 2287

Ph. +00 62 4979 8484

Fax. +00 62 4979 8485

email: [email protected]

www.btac.nsw.edu.au

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