2018 COMMUNITY REPORT

STAFF 18 In 2018, teachers in all six sub-schools continued to pursue professional learning goals, both individually and in professional learning teams. Continuous improvement in pedagogical practice has been supported in 2018 by the appointment of a Pedagogy Coach within each sub-school. Coaches work with teachers, observing lessons and enabling reflective discussion about their work with students. Twice-yearly student surveys of Years 5-12 classes, based on the AITSL Standards, took place, facilitated by an external organisation, Pivot Professional Development. Results were utilised in professional discussions, with Pedagogy Coaches and other colleagues, aimed at leveraging identified areas of strength to enhance areas for development. Teachers averaged over 40 hours of professional development, within the College and externally, including their participation in the performance development program and work with their Pedagogy Coach. n Average expenditure for 2018 on professional development was $780 per full-time staff member. n 38% of teachers have post-graduate qualifications beyond what is required to gain registration with theVictorian Institute of Teaching. n 24% of teachers have degrees at Masters level or higher. Particular areas of interest for further study include pedagogy, curriculum, special education, student welfare and educational leadership. n The staff retention rate for 2018 was 90.9%. n The staff attendance rate was 94.5%. LEADERSHIP TEAM left to right > top to bottom I Jim Laussen, College Principal I Gabe Alessandrini, Head of Taylors Lakes Campus I Gary Bonello, Business Manager I I Tracy Fielder, Head of Junior School,TLC I Jodi Fitzgerald-Tate, Head of Co-curriculum I I Rob Huntington, Head of Keilor Campus I Tim Jezard, Head of Student Services I Jan Jolley, Head of Middle School, KC I I Sean Kaule, Head of Information Services I Anne McNaughton, Head of Junior School, KC I Tim Mahon, Head of Middle School,TLC I I Jeremy Martin, Head of Senior School I Di Nunan, Head of Human Resources I Shirley Seit, Head of Community Development I I Derek Summerton, Head of Canowindra I MichelleWaller, Head of Pedogogy & Learning I Helen Dwyer, Senior Chaplain I