Atlantis Beach Baptist College Annual Report 2018

College Background

Atlantis Beach Baptist College opened on the 1st February 2017 and provides inclusive

education within a safe, caring and nurturing space. The College is situated in the most

northerly part of the Perth metro region. In the College’s inaugural year, students were

welcomed from Pre-Kindy to Year 9. Excellent growth in student numbers have resulted in

the College catering for Kindy to Year 10 in 2018. The college is a member of Baptist Schools

of Western Australia.

Atlantis Beach Baptist College pursues a respectful environmental approach to learning with

awareness of sustainability and social responsibility, and demonstrates this with a

commitment to being ‘off grid’ and using only solar energy.

“Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way.” Deuteronomy 8:2

College Mission

To provide all students with the skills, knowledge and wisdom to be successful learners, confident individuals and informed citizens with hearts for service, social responsibility and an awareness of God. To provide a creative, innovative and inspiring curriculum that enables Atlantis Beach Baptist College to support great diversity.

College Motto

Strength in building a sense of determination and optimism when faced with challenges in

learning and life.

Faith in God, God to provide all our needs according to His purpose.

Honour to respect the uniqueness of others, value teamwork and foster honesty and integrity.

College Charter of Goodwill

All students and staff have the right to

Learn or teach, free from disruption

Be treated courteously

Be free from any form of unlawful discrimination

Work in a clean, safe and healthy environment

Have their property cared for and respected

College Families

Students are drawn from the Two Rocks region and beyond, serving both coastal and rural

communities as far north as Gabbadah and east to Gingin, and from the new suburbs in the

northern corridor.

College Parents and Friends

The College has an active Parents and Friends (P&F) Group which meets regularly to

discuss how best to serve the College students and community. Parent involvement is

welcomed at Atlantis Beach Baptist College

2018 School Facts

School Sector Non-government

School Type Combined

Year range PP to Year 10

Location Inner Regional

School Staff

Teaching staff 11

Full time equivalent teaching staff 8.6

Non-teaching staff 4

Full time equivalent non-teaching staff 3.6

. College Attendance Students

Percentage attendance per year group

Year Group % attendance

K 92.99%

PP 95.90%

1 94.98%

2 93.34%

3 91.47%

4 91.29%

5 96.14%

6 77.12%

7 86.89%

8 85.85%

9 79.24%

10 85.77%

Attendance Follow-up Procedures On the day of the absence At approximately 9.00am each day the Attendance Officer will send an SMS to the registered mobile phone number of the parent or guardian of all students marked absent. The Attendance Officer will process the replies to each SMS. At approximately 10am, the Attendance Officer will begin telephoning the parents/guardians of students who are absent and who have not provided the College with an explanation for the absence. The Attendance Officer will ensure that all rolls are marked at the required times and that any

discrepancies in student attendance are investigated in a timely manner.

Students who are absent for an extended period are required to provide a medical certificate

upon their return to the College. Students who do not meet the 90% attendance requirements

as per the Education Act, are cased managed and medical documentation must be provided

to support absences.

NAPLAN Results 2018

Performance Review Staff, Students and Parents

The College conducted surveys to assess performance and personal well-being in a range

of services and activities provided by the College. Staff, students and parents completed the

surveys online. The results have been analysed to identify areas that require improvement

and need addressing in future strategic whole school planning.

Staff Satisfaction Survey

8 out of 12 staff members responded

Parent Satisfaction Survey

33 out of 38 parents responded

Student Satisfaction Survey

13 out of 18 students responded

College Finances 2018

67%

12%

16%1%4%

Atlantis Beach Baptist CollegeIncome for Year Ended 31 December 2018

Federal Government State Government

Tuition Fees Registration and Enrolment Fees

Other Income

63%

32%

5%

Atlantis Beach Baptist CollegeExpenses for Year Ended 31 December 2018

Staffing Costs Property Costs Operations Related Costs

College Staff Teacher Standards and Qualifications

Name of Teacher Qualifications

Gary Harris Diploma in Education

Bachelor of Science

Lisa Potgieter Higher Diploma in Education Secondary Cert IV TAE 40110

Maria Richter Bachelor of Arts Languages Higher Diploma in Education Further Diploma in Education Cert IV Training and Assessment 40110

Nastassia

Gregoriadis

Graduate Diploma of Education Secondary

Bachelor of Science Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Hayley Pearce Graduate Diploma of Education Primary

Bakia Kangombe Bachelor of Arts Performing Arts

Bachelor of Arts Education

Helen Visser Higher Diploma in Education Primary

Lia Roodt Bachelor of Education Primary

Laura Herd Bachelor of Arts Education Secondary

Rachel Ong Grad Dip Secondary Education Secondary

Diploma of Music

Bachelor of Arts Communication

Julie Campbell Bachelor of Education Early Childhood

Mason Campbell Bachelor of Science – Exercise and Sport Science

Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Rehabilitation

Graduate Diploma in Education Secondary (HPE)

Workforce Composition by Gender

Teaching staff Non-teaching staff Staff in leadership

positions

Total staff

Female 83.3% Female 75.00% Female 75% Female 88.23%

Male 16.6% Male 25.00% Male 25% Male 11.76%

Staff are committed Christians who consistently demonstrate respect, empathy and inclusivity. They are highly professional in all aspects of their role; enthusiastic about providing students with a meaningful and inspiring education, willingly embracing a culture of high expectations, achievement and lifelong learning and are passionate about the ministry of the Baptist Colleges.